The Women of Influence Podcast Series is an exclusive mini-series of The Crexi Podcast, an insider’s look at all things commercial real estate, produced in collaboration with GlobeSt. The Crexi team visited Women of Influence and recorded in Lake Tahoe, California, from the floor of the conference, highlighting movers and shakers in commercial real estate. 

The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with some of the top professionals in the space. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate. 

In this episode, Crexi’s Shanti Ryle sits with Tanya Ragan, founder and President of Wildcat Management, and Carmen Perkins, President of CIVITAS, to cover wide-ranging topics, including:

• Introduction to the Women of Influence Podcast Series
• Guest Introduction: Tanya Reagan
• Tanya's Journey into Commercial Real Estate
• Revitalizing Downtown Dallas
• Future of Urban Development in Dallas
• Advice for Women in Commercial Real Estate
• Celebrating Women's Wins
• Carmen Perkins: A Journey in Commercial Real Estate
• Carmen's Background and Career Path
• Proud Achievements and Key Projects
• Challenges and Career Advice
• Mentorship and Women in Real Estate
• Current Trends in Commercial Real Estate
• Future Outlook and Final Thoughts
• Conclusion and Contact Information

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At the helm of Wildcat Management, a woman-owned and operated company based in Downtown Dallas, Texas that specializes in real estate investment and development, you will find Tanya Ragan, our founder and President. Tanya is not only an accomplished entrepreneur but also an advocate and leader of the movement to redevelop Downtown Dallas. As a female business owner and self-made entrepreneur, she is breaking barriers for women in commercial real estate, construction, and venture capital. 

Tanya's remarkable achievements have not gone unnoticed. She was recently honored as a Women Leading Real Estate Award by Bisnow and consistently ranks as a top commercial real estate developer in the Dallas Business Journal's prestigious annual Book of Lists. Her expertise and subject matter knowledge have been widely recognized and celebrated by numerous media news publications and industry organizations. 

These accolades highlight Tanya's exceptional leadership, innovative approach, and remarkable contributions to the real estate industry. Tanya's commitment to excellence and innovation fuels Wildcat Management's relentless pursuit of success.

Carmen Perkins, President of CIVITAS, brings 25+ years of business experience, with a background in investment banking, real estate finance, and investment management. She served as Executive Vice President of Durham Capital, originating and closing over $4 billion in debt financing. Carmen also worked at Goldman Sachs and Price Waterhouse in M&A and international tax roles. 

She holds an MBA in Finance from Columbia University, a BA in Economics from the University of Virginia, and serves on several educational and community impact organization boards.

The Women of Influence Conference is an exclusive two-day event that celebrates the women who drive the commercial real estate industry forward. These influential leaders will discuss the critical issues facing CRE now and in the future, what it means to be a woman in business today and how women CRE leaders can uplift and support each other on their journey to the top. 

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