Shiv Gettu sits down with Melania Armenta, Director of Resident Strategy at Gallery Residential, as she shares her journey of personal and professional reinvention. Born into a family of Mexican migrant workers, Melania opens up about her transition journey, her deep connection to spirituality, and how she's revolutionizing the multifamily resident experience through art and authenticity. From organizing body painting events to launching the largest Artists in Residence program, Melania discusses how viewing everyday experiences as art can transform both business and life. She also shares profound insights about love, dignity, and the courage to be wrong.
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00:00 Early Life & Family Background
08:00 Personal Journey & Transition
19:30 Spirituality & Source
28:00 Creating Art in Multifamily
36:00 Artists in Residence Program
43:00 Personal Values & Growth
