26-01 From Center Square To Center Stage
Issue 1
2026

From Center Square To Center Stage

Leadership is taking center stage this issue as Elizabeth Mix, Courtney Valvo, and our cover feature, Mae Mackey, showcase three powerful paths to influence — driving innovation, elevating client experience, and championing mentorship and growth. Their impact echoes throughout our Women in Banking & Mortgage honorees and Sandra J. Pattie Award recipients, leaders who continue to raise the bar across the Northeast. Together, these stories celebrate the talent, vision, and momentum shaping the industry’s next era.

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Leadership Accolades Awarded At The New England Women In Banking & Mortgage Event
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Leadership Accolades Awarded At The New England Women In Banking & Mortgage Event

The New England Women In Banking & Mortgage event hosted at Mohegan this July honored four exceptional women with two prestigious honors.

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Mortgage Women
Leadership
A Long And  Winding Road To Mortgage
Mortgage Women
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A Long And Winding Road To Mortgage

The unexpected turns that led Mae Mackey to the industry

By 
Sloan Brewster
Mortgage Women
People
Stop Yelling  Into The  Feed
Mortgage Women
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Stop Yelling Into The Feed

The new social playbook favors relevance over volume — and the mortgage pros who adapt are winning with quieter, smarter content

By 
Jennifer H Mannion
Mortgage Women
Marketing
The ROI Of Kindness
Mortgage Women
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The ROI Of Kindness

Why humanity is the most valuable currency in mortgage lending

By 
Mindy Stearns
Mortgage Women
No Straight Lines,  Just Strong Connections
Mortgage Women
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No Straight Lines, Just Strong Connections

Courtney Valvo's story of building her mortgage career by trusting the scenic route

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Meghan Golden
Mortgage Women
People
Wings,  Not Training Wheels
Mortgage Women
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Wings, Not Training Wheels

Forget the fears — AI isn’t propping women up. It’s helping them fly faster, farther, and with more control over their business.

By 
Jacqueline Crider
Mortgage Women
Marketing