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Kelly Hendricks is a senior vice president at a mid-sized company based in Missouri called Delmar Financial Company. Hendricks, who has been in the industry for 24 years, isn’t a stranger to the cyclical nature of being in the financial services realm. But over the last year, she’s noticed a change of tone in the mortgage industry workforce. Between grumblings in Facebook groups and crowded LinkedIn feeds filled with people looking for new opportunities after facing a layoff, burnout has suctioned itself to the mortgage industry and hasn’t relented. Hendricks knows the remedy: leaning on each other. Women in the industry— including herself — need a supportive outlet.
She’s not alone in this sentiment.
Across the mortgage industry, it is arguable that the majority of originators are worried about how the state of interest and mortgage rates may affect their ability to bring home the bacon. Hendricks, who also serves as managing editor of Mortgage Women Magazine, is privy to demonstrating a work-life balance between her job at Delmar, managing a magazine, and mothering her 19- and 23-year-old children. This past year, however, has proven difficult. “From a leadership perspective, those that are in any type of management position … we’re seeing the same issues of burnout, exhaustion, and frustration with our staff,” Hendricks admits. “There are a lot of trade organizations out there but not many or any that focus on women in the industry, and there are unique challenges that come with [being a woman] in our industry.”
Hendricks, however, has a glimmer of hope. The newly formed Mortgage Women Leadership Council (MWLC), described on its website as “a dynamic network empowering women in mortgage,” aims to provide a support system for those who don’t have or simply want an outlet to collaborate, network, vent to, and share ideas with. The new council lets Hendricks combine two of her loves: mortgage and Mortgage Women Magazine, which was named the creator of the council. “[The market] goes through cycles, and when we come out of the other side of these stressful cycles, you need a forum to be able to talk about managing it all, not just the work-life, but the home-life balance, too,” Hendricks said. “Having an outlet like this council will provide a high-level benefit to our members to have an outlet they need to get advice, to seek transition help, to seek general product knowledge.”
Hendricks also acknowledged that especially when it comes to working at a tight-knit company, it’s imperative to have resources that extend beyond your direct organization. “When you’re at a smaller company, there aren’t many people I can talk to that don’t affect my day-to-day operations. I need somewhere to brainstorm, collaborate, vent, and find solutions to bring back to my organization,” she said.
Erica LaCentra, chief marketing officer for Connecticut-based RCN Capital, agrees. “Despite it being 2024, there is still a surprising lack of resources available to women in the mortgage industry to help them grow professionally in the space,” she said. “With the mortgage industry still being a male-dominated space, especially when it comes to leadership positions, it was nice to see a council created to provide access to resources for professional development, networking, and mentorship. The hope is that these tools will empower women and give them the skills they need to be able to climb the ranks and achieve leadership positions.”
Melissa Pianin, executive director for MWLC, became involved with the council because her team realized there was “a clear need for a support system for women who would like to be in leadership or are in leadership.”
Pianin has a background in this field and in association management. She formerly served as the executive director of the National Association of Professional Mortgage Women (NAPMW), a community of professionals who engage in the mortgage/banking industry. Pianin also serves as a marketing and events associate for American Business Media and specializes in coordinating and running events with Originator Connect Network, a brand of American Business Media. “This role is different from my past experience because I get to be more directly involved with creating events for this council,” Pianin said. “I want local or regional networking events to get women in the same room with each other, and I hope to partner with Originator Connect Events.”
Pianin knows that in-person events are just a fraction of what the council will accomplish. “I’m looking to create some virtual events that would help bolster the skills we need as woman leaders. [I envision] webinars, leadership training, how to deal with other humans in the workplace,” she said. “Women don’t get a lot of training in this industry. We aren’t taught about how to craft company culture or how to be the best leader.”
While running Originator Connect Network events, Pianin says she’s heard time and time again requests for groups of supportive women, as well as gripes about what the industry is lacking altogether. “I hear [women] express that they’re looking for a forum to network where being a woman and supporting women in leadership is normalized. When we see a woman in leadership in mortgage, we may overlook how much work she put in and her journey to get into that position,” Pianin said. “Women have many responsibilities outside of work that are seen as getting in the way of being dedicated to their jobs, and when a woman [can] get past that and still succeed, I think we need to have a platform to appreciate that and provide them with a support system.”
“The market goes through cycles, and when we come out of the other side of these stressful cycles, you need a forum to be able to talk about managing it all, not just the work-life, but the home-life balance, too.”
Jay Arneja, VP of Industry Strategy, Digital Mortgage Solutions at nCino, joined because she’s experienced the same longing for a group of like-minded women in the industry. “With my background and 30+ years in mortgage ranging from being a closing scheduler to doc drawer to managing closing departments for high profile branches and then being in leadership positions building tech for mortgage for the last 10 years, it is time for me to pay it forward and guide other women in mortgage tech through forums like MWLC,” she said.
Pianin clarifies that virtually anybody can join the council, including men who would like to support the initiative. The council is structured with different tiers of membership made to accommodate any professional in the mortgage industry, regardless of their goals. “We have individual memberships which are open to anyone whether you’re an LO or CEO,” Pianin said. “Next is our ELITE supporters which is geared towards companies who want to buy memberships for employees. And we’ll have an advisory board consisting of current members who would like to be more involved from a leadership standpoint in the council.”
Pianin also disclosed that the council seeks to create a mentorship program and members can disclose whether they would like to mentor or be mentored.
Meghan Hogan, MWLC’s Director of Digital Communications, says that she’s witnessed women see another’s success as a call to competition. But the council is aiming to squash that viewpoint. “This council is a place to empower women,” Hogan said. “I was inspired to join in creating the council because one of my best friends has been in the industry for over a decade, and my sister is now working in the mortgage industry as a marketing person … I’ve heard about some of the difficulties they’ve faced as women in the industry.”
Hogan said that one of her personal goals heading into 2024 was to bolster Mortgage Women Magazine. She attended Mortgage Star, an annual conference hosted by Originator Connect in New Orleans, and was “moved” by the speakers’ stories. Hogan, who isn’t a writer, felt compelled to write an online piece for National Mortgage Professional, recapping the stories shared at the conference.
When the idea to form a council was put forward in December 2023, Hogan knew that she wanted to get involved on the marketing side. “I joke that I send the emails,” Hogan says with a chuckle. “But I know there’s a greater purpose especially when it comes to design, people supporting this council all have great ideas and I know that I can help by visually getting those ideas out there, to help with social media to keep the conversation going.”
Hogan continued, “The part I can have in [this council] is funneling women’s stories and getting their word out on social media to get others inspired and interested.”
Kelly Hendricks is a senior vice president at a mid-sized company based in Missouri called Delmar Financial Company. Hendricks, who has been in the industry for 24 years, isn’t a stranger to the cyclical nature of being in the financial services realm. But over the last year, she’s noticed a change of tone in the mortgage industry workforce. Between grumblings in Facebook groups and crowded LinkedIn feeds filled with people looking for new opportunities after facing a layoff, burnout has suctioned itself to the mortgage industry and hasn’t relented. Hendricks knows the remedy: leaning on each other. Women in the industry— including herself — need a supportive outlet.
She’s not alone in this sentiment.
Across the mortgage industry, it is arguable that the majority of originators are worried about how the state of interest and mortgage rates may affect their ability to bring home the bacon. Hendricks, who also serves as managing editor of Mortgage Women Magazine, is privy to demonstrating a work-life balance between her job at Delmar, managing a magazine, and mothering her 19- and 23-year-old children. This past year, however, has proven difficult. “From a leadership perspective, those that are in any type of management position … we’re seeing the same issues of burnout, exhaustion, and frustration with our staff,” Hendricks admits. “There are a lot of trade organizations out there but not many or any that focus on women in the industry, and there are unique challenges that come with [being a woman] in our industry.”
Hendricks, however, has a glimmer of hope. The newly formed Mortgage Women Leadership Council (MWLC), described on its website as “a dynamic network empowering women in mortgage,” aims to provide a support system for those who don’t have or simply want an outlet to collaborate, network, vent to, and share ideas with. The new council lets Hendricks combine two of her loves: mortgage and Mortgage Women Magazine, which was named the creator of the council. “[The market] goes through cycles, and when we come out of the other side of these stressful cycles, you need a forum to be able to talk about managing it all, not just the work-life, but the home-life balance, too,” Hendricks said. “Having an outlet like this council will provide a high-level benefit to our members to have an outlet they need to get advice, to seek transition help, to seek general product knowledge.”
Hendricks also acknowledged that especially when it comes to working at a tight-knit company, it’s imperative to have resources that extend beyond your direct organization. “When you’re at a smaller company, there aren’t many people I can talk to that don’t affect my day-to-day operations. I need somewhere to brainstorm, collaborate, vent, and find solutions to bring back to my organization,” she said.
Erica LaCentra, chief marketing officer for Connecticut-based RCN Capital, agrees. “Despite it being 2024, there is still a surprising lack of resources available to women in the mortgage industry to help them grow professionally in the space,” she said. “With the mortgage industry still being a male-dominated space, especially when it comes to leadership positions, it was nice to see a council created to provide access to resources for professional development, networking, and mentorship. The hope is that these tools will empower women and give them the skills they need to be able to climb the ranks and achieve leadership positions.”
Melissa Pianin, executive director for MWLC, became involved with the council because her team realized there was “a clear need for a support system for women who would like to be in leadership or are in leadership.”
Pianin has a background in this field and in association management. She formerly served as the executive director of the National Association of Professional Mortgage Women (NAPMW), a community of professionals who engage in the mortgage/banking industry. Pianin also serves as a marketing and events associate for American Business Media and specializes in coordinating and running events with Originator Connect Network, a brand of American Business Media. “This role is different from my past experience because I get to be more directly involved with creating events for this council,” Pianin said. “I want local or regional networking events to get women in the same room with each other, and I hope to partner with Originator Connect Events.”
Pianin knows that in-person events are just a fraction of what the council will accomplish. “I’m looking to create some virtual events that would help bolster the skills we need as woman leaders. [I envision] webinars, leadership training, how to deal with other humans in the workplace,” she said. “Women don’t get a lot of training in this industry. We aren’t taught about how to craft company culture or how to be the best leader.”
While running Originator Connect Network events, Pianin says she’s heard time and time again requests for groups of supportive women, as well as gripes about what the industry is lacking altogether. “I hear [women] express that they’re looking for a forum to network where being a woman and supporting women in leadership is normalized. When we see a woman in leadership in mortgage, we may overlook how much work she put in and her journey to get into that position,” Pianin said. “Women have many responsibilities outside of work that are seen as getting in the way of being dedicated to their jobs, and when a woman [can] get past that and still succeed, I think we need to have a platform to appreciate that and provide them with a support system.”
“The market goes through cycles, and when we come out of the other side of these stressful cycles, you need a forum to be able to talk about managing it all, not just the work-life, but the home-life balance, too.”
Jay Arneja, VP of Industry Strategy, Digital Mortgage Solutions at nCino, joined because she’s experienced the same longing for a group of like-minded women in the industry. “With my background and 30+ years in mortgage ranging from being a closing scheduler to doc drawer to managing closing departments for high profile branches and then being in leadership positions building tech for mortgage for the last 10 years, it is time for me to pay it forward and guide other women in mortgage tech through forums like MWLC,” she said.
Pianin clarifies that virtually anybody can join the council, including men who would like to support the initiative. The council is structured with different tiers of membership made to accommodate any professional in the mortgage industry, regardless of their goals. “We have individual memberships which are open to anyone whether you’re an LO or CEO,” Pianin said. “Next is our ELITE supporters which is geared towards companies who want to buy memberships for employees. And we’ll have an advisory board consisting of current members who would like to be more involved from a leadership standpoint in the council.”
Pianin also disclosed that the council seeks to create a mentorship program and members can disclose whether they would like to mentor or be mentored.
Meghan Hogan, MWLC’s Director of Digital Communications, says that she’s witnessed women see another’s success as a call to competition. But the council is aiming to squash that viewpoint. “This council is a place to empower women,” Hogan said. “I was inspired to join in creating the council because one of my best friends has been in the industry for over a decade, and my sister is now working in the mortgage industry as a marketing person … I’ve heard about some of the difficulties they’ve faced as women in the industry.”
Hogan said that one of her personal goals heading into 2024 was to bolster Mortgage Women Magazine. She attended Mortgage Star, an annual conference hosted by Originator Connect in New Orleans, and was “moved” by the speakers’ stories. Hogan, who isn’t a writer, felt compelled to write an online piece for National Mortgage Professional, recapping the stories shared at the conference.
When the idea to form a council was put forward in December 2023, Hogan knew that she wanted to get involved on the marketing side. “I joke that I send the emails,” Hogan says with a chuckle. “But I know there’s a greater purpose especially when it comes to design, people supporting this council all have great ideas and I know that I can help by visually getting those ideas out there, to help with social media to keep the conversation going.”
Hogan continued, “The part I can have in [this council] is funneling women’s stories and getting their word out on social media to get others inspired and interested.”
Kelly Hendricks is a senior vice president at a mid-sized company based in Missouri called Delmar Financial Company. Hendricks, who has been in the industry for 24 years, isn’t a stranger to the cyclical nature of being in the financial services realm. But over the last year, she’s noticed a change of tone in the mortgage industry workforce. Between grumblings in Facebook groups and crowded LinkedIn feeds filled with people looking for new opportunities after facing a layoff, burnout has suctioned itself to the mortgage industry and hasn’t relented. Hendricks knows the remedy: leaning on each other. Women in the industry— including herself — need a supportive outlet.
She’s not alone in this sentiment.
Across the mortgage industry, it is arguable that the majority of originators are worried about how the state of interest and mortgage rates may affect their ability to bring home the bacon. Hendricks, who also serves as managing editor of Mortgage Women Magazine, is privy to demonstrating a work-life balance between her job at Delmar, managing a magazine, and mothering her 19- and 23-year-old children. This past year, however, has proven difficult. “From a leadership perspective, those that are in any type of management position … we’re seeing the same issues of burnout, exhaustion, and frustration with our staff,” Hendricks admits. “There are a lot of trade organizations out there but not many or any that focus on women in the industry, and there are unique challenges that come with [being a woman] in our industry.”
Hendricks, however, has a glimmer of hope. The newly formed Mortgage Women Leadership Council (MWLC), described on its website as “a dynamic network empowering women in mortgage,” aims to provide a support system for those who don’t have or simply want an outlet to collaborate, network, vent to, and share ideas with. The new council lets Hendricks combine two of her loves: mortgage and Mortgage Women Magazine, which was named the creator of the council. “[The market] goes through cycles, and when we come out of the other side of these stressful cycles, you need a forum to be able to talk about managing it all, not just the work-life, but the home-life balance, too,” Hendricks said. “Having an outlet like this council will provide a high-level benefit to our members to have an outlet they need to get advice, to seek transition help, to seek general product knowledge.”
Hendricks also acknowledged that especially when it comes to working at a tight-knit company, it’s imperative to have resources that extend beyond your direct organization. “When you’re at a smaller company, there aren’t many people I can talk to that don’t affect my day-to-day operations. I need somewhere to brainstorm, collaborate, vent, and find solutions to bring back to my organization,” she said.
Erica LaCentra, chief marketing officer for Connecticut-based RCN Capital, agrees. “Despite it being 2024, there is still a surprising lack of resources available to women in the mortgage industry to help them grow professionally in the space,” she said. “With the mortgage industry still being a male-dominated space, especially when it comes to leadership positions, it was nice to see a council created to provide access to resources for professional development, networking, and mentorship. The hope is that these tools will empower women and give them the skills they need to be able to climb the ranks and achieve leadership positions.”
Melissa Pianin, executive director for MWLC, became involved with the council because her team realized there was “a clear need for a support system for women who would like to be in leadership or are in leadership.”
Pianin has a background in this field and in association management. She formerly served as the executive director of the National Association of Professional Mortgage Women (NAPMW), a community of professionals who engage in the mortgage/banking industry. Pianin also serves as a marketing and events associate for American Business Media and specializes in coordinating and running events with Originator Connect Network, a brand of American Business Media. “This role is different from my past experience because I get to be more directly involved with creating events for this council,” Pianin said. “I want local or regional networking events to get women in the same room with each other, and I hope to partner with Originator Connect Events.”
Pianin knows that in-person events are just a fraction of what the council will accomplish. “I’m looking to create some virtual events that would help bolster the skills we need as woman leaders. [I envision] webinars, leadership training, how to deal with other humans in the workplace,” she said. “Women don’t get a lot of training in this industry. We aren’t taught about how to craft company culture or how to be the best leader.”
While running Originator Connect Network events, Pianin says she’s heard time and time again requests for groups of supportive women, as well as gripes about what the industry is lacking altogether. “I hear [women] express that they’re looking for a forum to network where being a woman and supporting women in leadership is normalized. When we see a woman in leadership in mortgage, we may overlook how much work she put in and her journey to get into that position,” Pianin said. “Women have many responsibilities outside of work that are seen as getting in the way of being dedicated to their jobs, and when a woman [can] get past that and still succeed, I think we need to have a platform to appreciate that and provide them with a support system.”
“The market goes through cycles, and when we come out of the other side of these stressful cycles, you need a forum to be able to talk about managing it all, not just the work-life, but the home-life balance, too.”
Jay Arneja, VP of Industry Strategy, Digital Mortgage Solutions at nCino, joined because she’s experienced the same longing for a group of like-minded women in the industry. “With my background and 30+ years in mortgage ranging from being a closing scheduler to doc drawer to managing closing departments for high profile branches and then being in leadership positions building tech for mortgage for the last 10 years, it is time for me to pay it forward and guide other women in mortgage tech through forums like MWLC,” she said.
Pianin clarifies that virtually anybody can join the council, including men who would like to support the initiative. The council is structured with different tiers of membership made to accommodate any professional in the mortgage industry, regardless of their goals. “We have individual memberships which are open to anyone whether you’re an LO or CEO,” Pianin said. “Next is our ELITE supporters which is geared towards companies who want to buy memberships for employees. And we’ll have an advisory board consisting of current members who would like to be more involved from a leadership standpoint in the council.”
Pianin also disclosed that the council seeks to create a mentorship program and members can disclose whether they would like to mentor or be mentored.
Meghan Hogan, MWLC’s Director of Digital Communications, says that she’s witnessed women see another’s success as a call to competition. But the council is aiming to squash that viewpoint. “This council is a place to empower women,” Hogan said. “I was inspired to join in creating the council because one of my best friends has been in the industry for over a decade, and my sister is now working in the mortgage industry as a marketing person … I’ve heard about some of the difficulties they’ve faced as women in the industry.”
Hogan said that one of her personal goals heading into 2024 was to bolster Mortgage Women Magazine. She attended Mortgage Star, an annual conference hosted by Originator Connect in New Orleans, and was “moved” by the speakers’ stories. Hogan, who isn’t a writer, felt compelled to write an online piece for National Mortgage Professional, recapping the stories shared at the conference.
When the idea to form a council was put forward in December 2023, Hogan knew that she wanted to get involved on the marketing side. “I joke that I send the emails,” Hogan says with a chuckle. “But I know there’s a greater purpose especially when it comes to design, people supporting this council all have great ideas and I know that I can help by visually getting those ideas out there, to help with social media to keep the conversation going.”
Hogan continued, “The part I can have in [this council] is funneling women’s stories and getting their word out on social media to get others inspired and interested.”
Kelly Hendricks is a senior vice president at a mid-sized company based in Missouri called Delmar Financial Company. Hendricks, who has been in the industry for 24 years, isn’t a stranger to the cyclical nature of being in the financial services realm. But over the last year, she’s noticed a change of tone in the mortgage industry workforce. Between grumblings in Facebook groups and crowded LinkedIn feeds filled with people looking for new opportunities after facing a layoff, burnout has suctioned itself to the mortgage industry and hasn’t relented. Hendricks knows the remedy: leaning on each other. Women in the industry— including herself — need a supportive outlet.
She’s not alone in this sentiment.
Across the mortgage industry, it is arguable that the majority of originators are worried about how the state of interest and mortgage rates may affect their ability to bring home the bacon. Hendricks, who also serves as managing editor of Mortgage Women Magazine, is privy to demonstrating a work-life balance between her job at Delmar, managing a magazine, and mothering her 19- and 23-year-old children. This past year, however, has proven difficult. “From a leadership perspective, those that are in any type of management position … we’re seeing the same issues of burnout, exhaustion, and frustration with our staff,” Hendricks admits. “There are a lot of trade organizations out there but not many or any that focus on women in the industry, and there are unique challenges that come with [being a woman] in our industry.”
Hendricks, however, has a glimmer of hope. The newly formed Mortgage Women Leadership Council (MWLC), described on its website as “a dynamic network empowering women in mortgage,” aims to provide a support system for those who don’t have or simply want an outlet to collaborate, network, vent to, and share ideas with. The new council lets Hendricks combine two of her loves: mortgage and Mortgage Women Magazine, which was named the creator of the council. “[The market] goes through cycles, and when we come out of the other side of these stressful cycles, you need a forum to be able to talk about managing it all, not just the work-life, but the home-life balance, too,” Hendricks said. “Having an outlet like this council will provide a high-level benefit to our members to have an outlet they need to get advice, to seek transition help, to seek general product knowledge.”
Hendricks also acknowledged that especially when it comes to working at a tight-knit company, it’s imperative to have resources that extend beyond your direct organization. “When you’re at a smaller company, there aren’t many people I can talk to that don’t affect my day-to-day operations. I need somewhere to brainstorm, collaborate, vent, and find solutions to bring back to my organization,” she said.
Erica LaCentra, chief marketing officer for Connecticut-based RCN Capital, agrees. “Despite it being 2024, there is still a surprising lack of resources available to women in the mortgage industry to help them grow professionally in the space,” she said. “With the mortgage industry still being a male-dominated space, especially when it comes to leadership positions, it was nice to see a council created to provide access to resources for professional development, networking, and mentorship. The hope is that these tools will empower women and give them the skills they need to be able to climb the ranks and achieve leadership positions.”
Melissa Pianin, executive director for MWLC, became involved with the council because her team realized there was “a clear need for a support system for women who would like to be in leadership or are in leadership.”
Pianin has a background in this field and in association management. She formerly served as the executive director of the National Association of Professional Mortgage Women (NAPMW), a community of professionals who engage in the mortgage/banking industry. Pianin also serves as a marketing and events associate for American Business Media and specializes in coordinating and running events with Originator Connect Network, a brand of American Business Media. “This role is different from my past experience because I get to be more directly involved with creating events for this council,” Pianin said. “I want local or regional networking events to get women in the same room with each other, and I hope to partner with Originator Connect Events.”
Pianin knows that in-person events are just a fraction of what the council will accomplish. “I’m looking to create some virtual events that would help bolster the skills we need as woman leaders. [I envision] webinars, leadership training, how to deal with other humans in the workplace,” she said. “Women don’t get a lot of training in this industry. We aren’t taught about how to craft company culture or how to be the best leader.”
While running Originator Connect Network events, Pianin says she’s heard time and time again requests for groups of supportive women, as well as gripes about what the industry is lacking altogether. “I hear [women] express that they’re looking for a forum to network where being a woman and supporting women in leadership is normalized. When we see a woman in leadership in mortgage, we may overlook how much work she put in and her journey to get into that position,” Pianin said. “Women have many responsibilities outside of work that are seen as getting in the way of being dedicated to their jobs, and when a woman [can] get past that and still succeed, I think we need to have a platform to appreciate that and provide them with a support system.”
“The market goes through cycles, and when we come out of the other side of these stressful cycles, you need a forum to be able to talk about managing it all, not just the work-life, but the home-life balance, too.”
Jay Arneja, VP of Industry Strategy, Digital Mortgage Solutions at nCino, joined because she’s experienced the same longing for a group of like-minded women in the industry. “With my background and 30+ years in mortgage ranging from being a closing scheduler to doc drawer to managing closing departments for high profile branches and then being in leadership positions building tech for mortgage for the last 10 years, it is time for me to pay it forward and guide other women in mortgage tech through forums like MWLC,” she said.
Pianin clarifies that virtually anybody can join the council, including men who would like to support the initiative. The council is structured with different tiers of membership made to accommodate any professional in the mortgage industry, regardless of their goals. “We have individual memberships which are open to anyone whether you’re an LO or CEO,” Pianin said. “Next is our ELITE supporters which is geared towards companies who want to buy memberships for employees. And we’ll have an advisory board consisting of current members who would like to be more involved from a leadership standpoint in the council.”
Pianin also disclosed that the council seeks to create a mentorship program and members can disclose whether they would like to mentor or be mentored.
Meghan Hogan, MWLC’s Director of Digital Communications, says that she’s witnessed women see another’s success as a call to competition. But the council is aiming to squash that viewpoint. “This council is a place to empower women,” Hogan said. “I was inspired to join in creating the council because one of my best friends has been in the industry for over a decade, and my sister is now working in the mortgage industry as a marketing person … I’ve heard about some of the difficulties they’ve faced as women in the industry.”
Hogan said that one of her personal goals heading into 2024 was to bolster Mortgage Women Magazine. She attended Mortgage Star, an annual conference hosted by Originator Connect in New Orleans, and was “moved” by the speakers’ stories. Hogan, who isn’t a writer, felt compelled to write an online piece for National Mortgage Professional, recapping the stories shared at the conference.
When the idea to form a council was put forward in December 2023, Hogan knew that she wanted to get involved on the marketing side. “I joke that I send the emails,” Hogan says with a chuckle. “But I know there’s a greater purpose especially when it comes to design, people supporting this council all have great ideas and I know that I can help by visually getting those ideas out there, to help with social media to keep the conversation going.”
Hogan continued, “The part I can have in [this council] is funneling women’s stories and getting their word out on social media to get others inspired and interested.”
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