From $20 Billion in CRE Loans to Entrepreneurship: Kristen Croxton's Bold Pivot

What does it take to walk away from corporate success and build a business on your own terms? In this episode of Per Her Perspective, Marla Noel sits down with commercial real estate veteran Kristen Croxton, a leader who has originated more than $20 billion in commercial real estate loans throughout her career. Kristen shares the lessons that shaped her journey from high-performing executive to entrepreneur, including the impact of mentorship, leadership, teamwork, relationship building, and the courage to leave a secure corporate role to create something aligned with her values. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, executive, commercial real estate professional, or someone considering a career pivot, this conversation offers powerful insights on leadership, business growth, work-life balance, and building success without sacrificing what matters most. Topics discussed: • Entrepreneurship and business ownership • Commercial real estate leadership • Women in business and leadership • Career transitions and professional growth • Mentorship and networking • Building trusted business relationships • Creating freedom through entrepreneurship • Leadership lessons from sports and teamwork • Growing a business through integrity and trust • Success beyond money and titles Subscribe for more conversations with influential business leaders, entrepreneurs, and change makers sharing the stories behind their success. #CommercialRealEstate #Entrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness #BusinessLeadership #WomenInLeadership #BusinessGrowth #Mentorship #FounderJourney #CRE #CommercialRealEstateFinance #RealEstateLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #CareerGrowth #WomenEntrepreneurs Marla (Host) 🎙 Podcast: PerHer Perspective 🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0nOwEFF... 🎧 Apple -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🌐 Website: https://www.ocgrowthadvisors.com