Real Talk with ULI Arizona – Francis Najafi

SEASON 2

Episode 1:  Get Involved with UrbanPlan

On this episode, we sit down with ULI Arizona UrbanPlan Committee Members Carolyn Oberholtzer and David Newcombe and discuss one of our District Council’s most valuable programs: UrbanPlan. We discuss what UrbanPlan is, how it benefits everyone involved (both volunteers and students) and opportunities to get involved. Carolyn and David share some of their most rewarding stories about their experiences as volunteers as well as how the program parallels real world scenarios. Learn how YOU can get involved with UrbanPlan: https://arizona.uli.org/get-involved/urbanplan/

SEASON 1

Episode 1:  A Conversation with Jordan Rose

For this inaugural episode, we speak with Jordan Rose, Founder and President of Rose Law Group, the largest woman-owned law firm in Arizona history.  When asked what she enjoys most about the practice of law, she responded, “the ability to help people solve their problems.”  Jordan is a long-time mentor in ULI Arizona’s Partnership Forum program, lending her guidance and words of wisdom to countless up-and-coming industry leaders.

Episode 2:  Storytime with Charley Freericks

In our second episode, Max chats with Charley Freericks, Senior Vice President, Catellus.  Charley has worn many hats with ULI Arizona….past Chair and Governance Chair of the District Council, Past Trends Day Chair,  Partnership Forum Mentor and Emeritus, just to name a few.  Charley is a master storyteller and you may be surprised with what he shares with the audience in this podcast!

Episode 3:  An Interview with Lorenzo Perez

In this episode, Max sits down with Lorenzo Perez, Co-Founder of Venue Projects.  Lorenzo is described as a designer and restless innovator who talks fast, plenty and daydreams often.  Listen and learn from this nostalgic storyteller who finds magic in the details.

Episode 4:  A Conversation with Heidi Kimball

This month, we chat with Heidi Kimball, Senior Vice President, Sunbelt Holdings; and past Chair of the ULI Arizona District Council.  Heidi shares her experience in real estate development and lessons in leadership.  Don’t miss this conversation!

Episode 5:  Up Close with Karyn MacVean

March is Women’s History Month and we’re thrilled to speak with Karyn MacVean, Founding Principal, North Star Commercial Real Estate Advisors; Co-Founder, Arizona Spaceport Alliance; and Vice Chair of the ULI Arizona DEI Committee.  Karyn shares her path in the real estate industry and gives a sneak peak of her panel session at Trends Day 2022: “Growing Trends Affecting Aerospace.”  Be sure to check out this episode!

Your Host for Real Talk with ULI Arizona:  Max Rudolph

Max Rudolph has a strong background and passion for real estate and has been actively involved in multifamily development in Arizona for the past 6 years. He currently works at Fore Property Company in Phoenix, Arizona as the Senior Development Associate. Max got into real estate from a strong family background and his enjoyment of watching the surrounding community change and grow. He wanted to become further involved with helping shape and develop the community and found development as his favorite outlet. Max is excited to be involved with the Real Talk With ULI Arizona Podcast to help promote how others in the real estate community have and continue to shape their own communities.