This generation is all about being self made and having their own. But when it comes to money, we can all learn a little something. We may be here for a good time and not a long time but how lit would it be if our hard earned money could have longevity and we can start to build generational wealth?
Lauren Kingsbury has the answers and wants to eliminate the stress of not being in the know when it comes to home ownership and being in good financial standing!
This Maryland native grew up learning about the importance of financial literacy, but learning about real estate is what truly interested her. After being inspired to become active in the field after shadowing her mother at her office, Lauren proceeded to study for her real estate license at the young age of seventeen and then received it when she was eighteen! Talk about money moves, right?
The biggest challenge I’ve faced is my age. In this industry, the majority of the time you’ve gonna be the youngest in the room when the average age is 52. I started at the age of 18 and fortunately I work for a great company so they always welcomed me with open arms. Because it was a challenge, I used it to my advantage. There had to be an upside to being the youngest in the room. I saw an opportunity to overcome this challenge through technological advancement ...I would help people with their social media accounts which allowed me to gain mentorship within the office. Always seek mentorship because there is always someone who has done what you want to do.
Realizing that she was in a position that not many young people could relate to, she decided to utilize what set her apart and her knowledge of real estate to create the Real Estate Baddie brand. The Real Estate Baddie brand was created to start the conversation about real estate in colleges and HBCU’s across the country. Through events and seminars, the brand connects students with active real estate agents, investors and lenders while simultaneously making financial knowledge accessible and interactive for young people to get them thinking about home ownership earlier in life.
What exactly is a "#RealEstateBaddie"? Kingsbury states that if you're interested in real estate and want to create generational wealth, then you qualify as one! (She hasn't forgotten about the guys, you can be #RealEstateBosses). It's no question that this name is an instant conversation starter and draws you in to want to know more about the brand and the movement.
Her goal is to expand and hit every single HBCU in the country with her seminar "Millennials Moving Out: Your Guide To More Money and More Freedom", that first launched in 2017. She also aims to build a team of #RealEstateBaddies and #RealEstateBosses to help her in her mission to spread the word about real estate and get young people started on their own home ownership journeys. Not only is she encouraging this conversation, Lauren is also available to help with business and professional development and gives tips and more insight on her youtube page.
Y'all... she even has a music video talking about real estate! How dope is that? Check it out:
“I want my legacy to be evident about creating generational wealth at a young age. I
want it to be about not avoiding the conversation of net worth and understanding how to do it. I
want people to have this conversation because once you have it, you’re never going to stop
having it. We’re encouraging to show the journey, not just when I’m successful. These are the
things that I want to be known for.”
All those living in MD, check out her upcoming event The Real Bag Launch Party, taking place at the Harborside Hotel on August 15th, 2019!
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If you want to learn more about Lauren and #RealEstateBaddie, visit her website at www.realestatebaddie.com and follow her @RealEstateBaddie on all social media platforms!
MAJOR shout out to Lauren for all the work she is doing with #RealEstateBaddie. Thank you Lauren for striving to be the change you wish to see in this world and letting the work you do speak for US!🙌🏿🙌🏾🙌🏽