HOA - It's A True Story Podcast
The "HOA - It's A True Story" podcast was created as an educational platform to spread knowledge and insights about the HOA and multifamily industries. It is presented by the team at G.B. Group Construction, who draw on their 35 years of experience in multifamily housing to share trending information. The podcast features guests who are industry experts, providing valuable perspectives on this specialized field, along with a few entertaining stories.
HOA - It's A True Story Podcast
Dear Managers: 'When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Tamales' - A Conversation with Leslie Alvarez #196
Regan Brown, host, and Bill Mann, President of GB Group Construction & Painting, sit down with Leslie Alvarez, President & Founder of Community Association Consulting Experts, Inc. Leslie shares her inspiring journey from overcoming challenges in the HOA industry to becoming a successful community manager and author. She discusses the motivation behind her book, 'When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Tamales,' and reflects on how her experiences as a single mother and community manager shaped her outlook on overcoming life's obstacles.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Leslie Alvarez and Her Journey
08:22 Overcoming Challenges and Self-Preservation
14:09 A Life-Changing Incident with a State Trooper
21:52 The Impact of a Traumatic Event on Family
29:16 Finding Support Through Therapy
35:32 Looking Ahead: Future Projects and Books
