Ever get tired of waiting for invitations to tables that you just know deep down inside you're probably never gonna get?
If you've been waiting for someone else to recognize your value, invite you to the important meetings, or hand you the opportunities you deserve... this episode will show you how to stop waiting and start creating.
In this episode of Being Relatable, host Erica Castner chats with Cheyenne Jordan, an Austin-based realtor and HOA/condo association manager who's mastered the art of building her own table instead of fighting for someone else's seat.
MEET OUR GUEST:
- Cheyenne Jordan - Realtor and HOA/Condo Association Manager (10+ years in Austin, Texas), expert in building intentional professional communities and networks
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
- The importance of asking "Where do you see my value?" to key decision makers
- How to choose relationships carefully instead of accidentally
- The energy difference between forcing your way in versus natural alignment
- Why intentional relationships require years of careful cultivation, not quick transactions
KEY TIMESTAMPS:
- 4:56 - Cheyenne's realization that being overlooked was about power dynamics, not personal worth
- 8:25 - The moment she asked leadership, "Where do you see my value?" and got striking feedback
- 13:47 - How she started building intentional community through shared values and service
- 19:52 - The difference between creating an open table versus fighting for a closed door
- 26:01 - Why relationships built on titles are transactional versus those built on values
- 31:27 - Her advice for anyone exhausted from waiting for recognition and ready to build autonomy
- 33:46 - HYPE SESSION: Celebrating Rena Munoz's success in the male-dominated construction world
QUOTABLE MOMENTS:
- "If a door is closed, you have to keep banging on it, it's probably not where you're meant to be. Do you really want to be there if you have to fight so hard?"
- "The people who showed up for me weren't impressed by titles. They were aligned with my values."
- "If I don't make a change, I would still be in the same position a year from now, and that motivated me to make a plan, use my network, and build my own autonomy."
ACTION STEPS TO TAKE AFTER LISTENING:
- Identify your core values and look for community through shared service and causes
- Start building your personal "board of directors" through intentional relationship building
WOMAN WE'RE HYPING UP:
Rena Munoz - Owner of OP Contracting in Austin, Texas, fun-loving Latina mom making her mark in the male-dominated construction world while serving on Cheyenne's personal board of directors.
CONNECT WITH Cheyenne:
LinkedIn: Cheyenne Jordan (Austin, Texas) - loves connecting professionally and hearing how she can help you grow
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