Jenna Hille, M.S., brings over a decade of expertise in strategy, leadership, and operations to her role as National Director of Strategy and Operations at Coldwell Banker Commercial. In this pivotal leadership role, she champions growth by enhancing brand awareness, streamlining operations, and fostering a culture of excellence and inclusion. Known for her ability to develop transformative strategies and sustainable frameworks, Jenna oversees key brand programs and excels at connecting the dots across the organization to leverage resources and ideas. Her deep understanding of brand building and marketing strategies enables her to spearhead initiatives, propelling the CBC network to new heights. In addition to her primary responsibilities, Jenna serves as Chair of the Women of Coldwell Banker Commercial National Committee. Through this initiative, she aims to create a network that empowers women, celebrates their achievements, and cultivates future leaders in commercial real estate.
Commercial real estate’s 2026 recovery isn’t playing out the same way everywhere. In this episode, Jenna Hille sits down with Dan Spiegel to unpack Coldwell Banker Commercial’s 2026 Mid-Year Outlook — from the large jump in transaction volume to the widening gap between primary and secondary markets, the two-tier cap rate environment, and why owner-users and 1031 buyers are driving activity while institutional capital stays cautious. They break down sector-by-sector trends across industrial, office, retail, and multifamily, and share what CBC’s brokers are seeing on the ground that the national numbers don’t capture.
What if the advice you’ve been given — work hard, earn your seat at the table — is exactly what’s holding you back? Marcy Moneypenny, founder of The Moneypenny Collective and a 35-year CRE veteran, has a different take. In this episode she breaks down why hard work alone won’t build the career you want, how sponsors and mentors play completely different roles, and what it looks like to stop waiting for a seat and start building your own table. Plus — her take on where commercial real estate is headed and why embracing AI might be the industry’s most important next move.
The 1906 Club Retreat in Puerto Rico brought together Coldwell Banker Commercial’s top 2% of producers and leading owners for an exclusive experience focused on leadership development, networking, and industry excellence. The event combines education, high-level relationship building, and elite recognition to continue to strengthen performance and innovation across the CBC commercial real estate network.
Helen Calvin didn’t take a straight line to the CEO seat at Buildout — and she’ll be the first to tell you that’s exactly the point. In this episode, host Jenna Hille and Helen cover the real reason CRE has lagged on tech adoption, why the brokers with the highest EQ are about to pull away from the pack, and Helen’s controversial take on women-only events that might just make you rethink how inclusion actually works. Plus the mentor advice she wishes she’d heard 15 years ago and why she thinks CRE has the most resilient entrepreneurial community of any industry she’s worked in.
Dianne Crocker found her way into commercial real estate through a newspaper classified ad. Today she’s one of the most recognized voices in CRE market intelligence, a three-time honoree on the CREi List of Influential Women in Commercial Real Estate, and the Research Director behind LightBox’s widely followed CRE Activity Index. In this episode, host Jenna Hille and Dianne talk about what the data is telling us about the 2026 market, the asset classes worth watching, and the wildcards keeping even seasoned analysts on their toes. They also dig into Dianne’s career journey, her philosophy on mentorship, and why she believes networking is the best long-term investment a woman in CRE can make.
This special Women of Coldwell Banker Commercial podcast episode featuring global CRE leader Saadia Sheikh, exploring her career journey from industrial brokerage to CEO of Powersense and youngest female Global President of SIOR. The feature spotlights how curiosity, collaborative leadership, and strategic advisory excellence are reshaping modern commercial real estate, offering insights into the future of CRE, women in leadership, and the evolving brokerage value model.
Host Jenna Hille welcomes Saadia Shaikh to the CRE with CBC Worldwide Podcast for a candid conversation on leadership, career growth, and navigating commercial real estate with intention. Saadia reflects on her early career pivots, the role organizations like SIOR played in her development, and how networking became a catalyst for opportunity.
In this episode, Jenna Hille interviews Myra Nimchaiyong, a seasoned professional in commercial real estate, discussing her journey, the importance of designations like CCIM and CIPS, and the evolving landscape of retail. Myra shares insights on experiential retail, community impact, and the significance of mentorship in shaping future leaders. The conversation highlights current trends in retail, including the shift towards experience-driven spaces and the blending of food and culture in retail environments. Myra emphasizes the need for collaboration and community alignment in the industry, making a case for the importance of adapting retail strategies to meet local needs.
In this episode from the Women of Coldwell Banker Commercial, host Jenna Hille interviews Megan Abraham, CEO of the Goldie Initiative, an organization dedicated to cultivating women leaders in commercial real estate. They discuss the unique approach of the Goldie Initiative, which focuses on providing scholarships, mentorship, and networking opportunities for women committed to leadership roles in the industry. Megan shares her journey, the importance of personal identity, and the role of mentorship in navigating the challenges women face in commercial real estate. You can watch the video on the CBC YouTube Channel.
The Women of Coldwell Banker Commercial (WCBC) network achieved remarkable growth in 2025, expanding membership by 50% and driving engagement through podcasts and national events. By amplifying women’s voices, celebrating leadership, and fostering collaboration, WCBC continues to strengthen the commercial real estate industry and build momentum for 2026.