Ladies in Lending

In this episode of the Ladies in Lending podcast, our host Krista Russo sits down with Brittany Bobbs, Vice President of Sales at Coastal Lending Group.  Brittany shares her incredible journey from operations to becoming a successful loan officer, achieving an impressive $66 million in sales in just a few years.  She opens up about her initial fears of transitioning from a stable salary to the unp...

In this episode of the Ladies in Lending podcast, our host Krista Russo sits down with Lauren Mazurkiewicz, a growth and development specialist at Success Mortgage Partners.   Lauren shares her journey into the mortgage industry, the importance of building relationships, and how she helps loan officers succeed.  Discover how Lauren's background in communication and her passion for connecting with...

In this episode of the Ladies in Lending podcast, our host Kristin Simpson interviews the incredible Joanne Johansen, affectionately known as the "Connecticut Crusher."  With nearly 30 years of experience in the mortgage industry, Joanne shares her inspiring journey from a bank teller to a successful mortgage broker owner.  In this episode, you'll hear about:  Joanne's unexpected entry into the mo...

In this episode of the Ladies in Lending podcast, our host Krista Russo sits down with the incredible Holly Walther, leader of the Holly Walther Lending Team.  Holly shares her journey from a summer job in the mortgage industry to becoming a passionate advocate for women's empowerment and homeownership in the Southeast.  Holly's mission is to empower 2,000 women to achieve homeownership over the n...

In this episode of the Ladies in Lending podcast, our host Krista Russo welcomes Marty Guy Fink, a dynamic branch manager from Virginia Beach with Homespire Mortgage.  Marty shares her unique approach to building relationships in the real estate industry through her innovative podcast, "Riding in Cars with Real Estate."  She discusses the impact of her podcast on her business and the importance of...

In this episode of the Ladies in Lending podcast, our host Krista Russo welcomes the dynamic duo from Prost Mortgage Group, Danielle and Ken Prost!   With a shared journey in the mortgage industry, this power couple from Kentucky discusses their unique path to success, balancing work and family life, and the importance of communication in a partnership.  In this episode, you'll learn:  How Daniell...

In this episode of the Ladies in Lending podcast, our host Kristin Simpson interviews Sharon Wofford, a seasoned professional in the mortgage industry with 43 years of experience.  Sharon shares her unique journey, which began in an accounting department where she taught herself computer programming to transition into the mortgage field.  She discusses the challenges she faced as a young female lo...

In this episode of the Ladies in Lending podcast, host Kristen Simpson flips the script and interviews Krista Russo from Success Mortgage Partners. Join them as they dive into Krista's inspiring journey into the mortgage industry, starting from her early challenges as a single mother to her current role in helping others achieve their dreams of homeownership.  Krista shares her personal story of p...

In this episode of the Ladies in Lending podcast, join Krista Russo as she welcomes special guest Cindy Ertman, founder of The Defining Difference.  Cindy shares her incredible journey from being a new loan officer in Los Angeles to becoming a top producer and eventually transitioning into coaching and training others.  She discusses the importance of perseverance, the power of mindset, and how to...

In this episode of the Ladies in Lending podcast, host Krista Russo sits down with the incredible Sue Woodard, a prominent figure in the mortgage industry.  With over 35 years of experience, Sue shares her remarkable journey from starting as a processor to becoming an executive leader and a passionate advocate for customer service.  In this episode, you'll hear about:  Sue's early career experienc...

Join us for an inspiring episode of the Ladies in Lending podcast, where host Krista Russo sits down with Allison Johnston, the president of Success Mortgage Partners. With over 30 years of experience in the mortgage industry, Allison shares her unique journey, from her unexpected entry into the field to her rise in leadership.  In this episode, you'll learn about:  The importance of maintaining a...

Join Krista Russo and Sue Meitner, the president and founder of Centennial Lending Group, in this inspiring episode of the Ladies in Lending podcast!  Discover Sue's incredible journey from a post-closer to leading a successful mortgage company and learn how she has impacted countless lives along the way.  In this episode, Sue shares her unique perspective on the lending industry, the importance o...

Join us for an inspiring episode of Ladies in Lending as host Krista Russo sits down with the incredible Sarah Cox.  In this episode, Sarah shares her remarkable journey into the mortgage industry, from her humble beginnings in Tucson, Arizona, to becoming a successful loan originator in Texas.  Discover how Sarah navigated challenges, embraced risks, and found her passion for serving the Hispanic...

Join us for an inspiring episode of the Ladies in Lending podcast, hosted by Krista Russo, as she sits down with the phenomenal Maureen Krist.  With over 26 years of experience in the mortgage industry, Maureen shares her incredible journey from real estate to becoming a successful sales and fulfillment manager at major companies like Citibank and Bank of America.  Maureen discusses the challenges...

In this debut episode of the Ladies in Lending podcast, host Krista Russo sits down with Theresa Sprague, National Director of Growth and Development at Success Mortgage Partners, to explore the origins and mission of the Ladies in Lending initiative.  Born from a casual conversation at a company gala, Ladies in Lending has grown into a thriving community with nearly 2,000 women.  Krista and There...