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September 23, 2025
Empowering Women in Land Development with Erica Sinner - TLP109
In this episode, Ryan Glick sits down with Erica Sinner, founder of Ladies in Land, to discuss how she launched and scaled a grassroots movement that’s now active in nearly 20 markets nationwide. What started as an educational alternative to wine-based networking events quickly became a hub for women in the land industry to learn from each other and grow together. Erica shares how her professional background in sales and land acquisition helped shape the mission of her organization.
Erica explains the early days of Ladies in Land, including the moment she realized there was a real gap in the industry when it came to meaningful education for women. Instead of waiting for someone else to take the lead, she brought together professionals across the entire land process, from attorneys to engineers. And, she created a simple, recurring format that worked: choose a topic, invite an expert, and learn from one another. The results were clear. Interest kept growing, and the movement began to spread.
June 9, 2026
Leadership Lessons from 22 Years in Construction with Natalie Jelavich Day - TLP168
In this episode, Ryan sits down with Natalie Jelavich, Executive Vice President at Marques General Engineering, to discuss the leadership lessons she's learned over more than two decades in the construction industry. Natalie shares her career journey, the experiences that shaped her leadership style, and the importance of building trust, developing people, and creating strong teams.
The conversation explores what it takes to lead through growth and change while maintaining a strong company culture. Natalie explains why investing in employees, empowering others to succeed, and leading by example are essential to building high-performing teams and long-term business success.
Ryan and Natalie also discuss the evolving construction industry, highlighting the importance of adaptability, communication, and continuous learning. They talk about how strong relationships—both within an organization and across the industry—play a critical role in delivering successful projects and creating opportunities for future growth.
Throughout the episode, Natalie shares practical leadership insights for professionals at every stage of their careers. Whether you're managing projects, leading a team, or working toward your next leadership role, this conversation offers valuable perspective on how intentional leadership, accountability, and investing in people can create lasting impact.
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Upcoming Podcast Guests from Ladies in Land for The Land Development Podcast:
Explore upcoming Land Development Podcast episodes highlighting the professionals, projects, and perspectives shaping the industry. Each conversation brings practical insight, real-world experience, and meaningful discussion around the many disciplines that move land development forward.
Upcoming Speakers:
August 11, 2026 — Danielle Vail, Environmental Consultant, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
October 13, 2026 — Zulikha Hussain, Co-founder, WaZu Capital Partners and Z4U Real Estate Services
September 10, 2025
Fostering a Community for Women to Learn and Lead in Land Development
Erica Sinner, Founder and CEO of Ladies in Land, shares how she is creating a space for women in the land and homebuilding industry to learn, grow, and find community. She reflects on her journey from sales and marketing to land acquisition, and how her passion for education sparked the launch of a movement that is rapidly expanding across the country.
Ladies in Land is built on the values of education, representation, and inclusion. Erica discusses the importance of building confidence through knowledge, creating safe environments where professionals can ask questions, and ensuring women have visible roles in panels, publications, and leadership. She also shares her long-term vision for scaling the organization, integrating with universities, and shaping the future of land and development.
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