Show SummaryOur guest Ashleigh Kiggans is a stand-out CRE agent, Vice President of MacRo, dedicated community member, and passionate Frederick resident. Sandy spoke with Ashleigh on her career journey, her tips for young underrepresented females, and of course… what the “Frederick Factor” means to her. Show Notes / Highlights from the Show:Why finding a good mentor is the #1 tip Ashleigh would give young Black women getting startedThe rigorous interview process Ashleigh went through and what made her stand out to her future employerExperiences she’s had as a minority woman in real estate developmentHer mentor’s best tip for herWhat Ashleigh would love to see Frederick County (continue to) do Her #1 tip for connecting with the Frederick community Ashleigh’s “Frederick Factor” (what she thinks makes Frederick so special)Guest BioAshleigh Kiggans is the Vice President of MacRo, Frederick County and Frederick City’s go-to brokerage for value-added commercial real estate and land transactions. After being their senior sales and leasing associate for a few years, she was promoted to Vice President. Kiggans plays a key role within the organization, assisting the leadership team across a wide range of initiatives, including market research, data analysis, client communications and marketing while assisting with the sales and leasing transactional process. She works closely with MacRo’s President, Rocky Mackintosh, on a wide range of key projects. Ashleigh is one of few full-time women active CRE agents in Frederick County, as well as one of the only full-time Black women CRE agents in Frederick County. Show Links:Connect with Ashleigh: LinkedInMacRo Commercial Real Estate Ashleigh is a dedicated volunteer of the following nonprofit organizations: Mental Health Association Community Foundation of Frederick CountyFrederick County Association of Realtors (FCAR)Federated CharitiesShe also mentioned the nonprofit, I Believe in Me.About the Frederick Factor:The Frederick Factor Podcast highlights the stories of underrepresented business owners, professionals, and community leaders making an impact in Frederick, Maryland. You can visit our website at  https://frederickfactor.com/. Or, follow the Frederick Factor on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederickfactor_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrederickFactor1748About the Frederick Factor: The Frederick Factor Podcast highlights the stories of underrepresented business owners, professionals, and community leaders making an impact in Frederick, Maryland. You can visit our website at https://frederickfactor.com/. Or, follow the Frederick Factor on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederickfactor_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFrederickFactor

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