The Thomas Young Show

We sit down with Jamar Adams — Founder and Managing Principal of Essence Development — to discuss his journey from the NFL to becoming a leader in real estate development focused on affordable housing, workforce housing, and community-centered projects. Jamar shares how Essence Development, a 100% minority-owned real estate development firm founded in 2020, is building high-quality, socially impac...

Rania Svoronou is a senior design executive and Head of Design at Citi, where she leads design strategy, innovation, and AI-enabled digital banking experiences for millions of global users. Her work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, user experience (UX), product design, and financial services, helping shape the future of personal banking at scale. Prior to Citi, Rania held senio...

Devin Kulka is the CEO of The Kulka Group, a full-service real estate and construction organization built on more than four decades of industry experience. Taking over the family business at just 26, Devin set a new tone of integrity, vision, and long-term growth—rebranding the former Kulka Construction into a modern consortium positioned for the next 50 years of development and innovation. Beyond...

A born-and-raised New Yorker, Patrick Smith has a comprehensive grasp on every aspect of the real estate business. His 15+ years of experience spans all property types — condos to co-ops, townhouses to towering new developments, and everything in between. Major stakeholders rely on Patrick’s research and analysis, from clients and lenders to developers and investment partners, various city agencie...

A born-and-raised New Yorker, Patrick Smith has a comprehensive grasp on every aspect of the real estate business. His 15+ years of experience spans all property types— condos to co-ops, townhouses to towering new developments, and everything in between. Major stakeholders rely on Patrick’s research and analysis, from clients and lenders to developers and investment partners, various city agencies...