In this conversation, real estate developer Dionte Chantel talks with Tamika Lowe, a real estate investor, agent and the founder of SheContractor. They discuss the significance of Women's History Month and how they are highlighting the role of women in the real estate and construction sectors. Tamika shares her journey in the industry and discusses the need for education, certifications, and licenses. She emphasizes the importance of good customer service, integrity, and building strong networks in the trade. The hosts also discuss how to navigate partnerships, and introduce She Contractor, a budding organization for women active in the construction industry.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Presentation
Hey everyone, it's Dionte Chantel, Real Estate Developer....
00:52 The Journey to Real Estate Development
A lot of, you know, we do have a podcast and this is the live rendition of it....
01:32 Guest Introduction: Tamika Lowe
So let everyone know, I gave a brief bio, but let everybody know who you are Tamika and what you do in the real estate space....
02:52 Tamika's Journey into Real Estate and Construction
So how did you actually get started?...
06:07 The Birth of 'SheContractor'
How, what inspired you to actually come up with SheContractor?...
07:12 Empowering Women in the Construction Space
So she contractor, what does it do for women in the construction space?...
15:36 The Importance of Continuous Learning
Don't get intimidated by what the load might look like that you have to carry in this and just really stay focused and continue to educate yourself because that's the one thing I will say....
16:54 Advice for Newbie Investors
What are, um, some of the things like, let's say it's a newbie investor....
25:06 Building Your Construction Team as a GC
And let's take a step back....
28:58 The Growth of Tamika's Business
And what can you say, um, has helped you build your business over this the last couple of years?...
29:58 The Journey of a General Contractor
I took all that money from the last flip and I did not touch it until I got my first 203....
30:24 The Power of Social Media in Business
And I'm doing an ADU unit, so in response to that, social media....
31:02 Understanding 203k Home Renovation Loans
So for those who don't know what is a 203k?...
33:24 The Challenges of Managing Construction Projects
So the reason why I said you have money, so people can understand, I don't get a check when I start these jobs, right?...
35:41 Becoming a General Contractor in New Jersey
Well, I guess she just dropped the gym y'all now now for those who are like, okay Tameka, I'm sold like let's go How do they sign up to be a general contractor in the state of New Jersey?...
38:26 The Importance of Partnerships in Business
But new entry individuals, people that are coming back into society....
42:35 The Role of Integrity in Business
I mean, I just recently had someone asked me if they can invest in my business and that was almost like an insult because I gotta hear this It took me this long to get here....
51:00 Building a Community with She Contractor
Okay, we are building our first cohort....mpowering Women in Real Estate Development and Construction: A Conversation with Deontay Chantel and Tamik