The Heart Behind the Work
I’ve worn a lot of titles over the years: real estate investor, business owner, sales trainer, mother of seven, military housing provider, community volunteer.
But underneath all of that, I’m one thing first: someone who believes relationships are sacred, practical, and worth investing in.
I don’t need the spotlight. I’d rather be the quiet person in the background making sure people have a safe place to land, a roof over their head, and someone they can count on when life gets hard.
Raised on Immigrant Grit and Hospitality
My story really starts with my mother.
She was an Italian immigrant who came to the United States after World War II and fell in love with this country. When she said “I love America,” she meant it with her whole heart.
When our family needed something, my mother never complained, she went to work. She made tailored suits, drapes, anything she could to bring in extra money. When finances were tight, my mother’s response was always the same: roll up your sleeves, work hard, and keep your faith.
Our home was never fancy, but it was full of hospitality. There was always room for one more chair at the table, one more plate, one more person who needed a place to feel welcome.
A Big Table, a Big Family, a Bigger Legacy
Fast forward a few decades and you’ll find me at a big Thanksgiving table surrounded by my husband, seven children, in-laws, and grandchildren. When everyone’s there, it’s loud, chaotic, and absolutely wonderful.
Family is not a side note in my life.
It’s central to how I think about business, leadership, and legacy.
Some of my greatest memories in life are raising my children, teaching them, and watching them grow and flourish. I count my blessings by counting my children and the lives they are building. I’m grateful I had the opportunity to stay at home and take care of them.
I’m just as grateful for the business opportunities I have now that keep me connected and moving forward.
These days, my work is moving more and more toward philanthropic and community-focused projects. The goal is simple: use what we’ve built to quietly make life better for people who serve others every day.
From Stay-At-Home-Mother to Community Builder
Faith at the Core,Open Arms at the Edges
My Christian faith is not a marketing angle. It’s the core of who I am.
When I’m struggling, that’s where I find peace.
When I don’t know what to do (which is more often than I’d like to admit) that’s where I go for direction.
Being an ambassador for Christ, to me, means that if you meet me at church, at work, or at home, you meet the same Anna. If you ever see a gap between what I say and what I do, I expect to be held accountable for that.
Importantly, I don’t expect everyone I meet to believe the same way as me. I don’t believe you have to share my faith to:
Be treated with respect
Build a strong, values-based business
Be part of a community that lifts people up
I welcome everyone who values integrity, is willing to have real conversations, and wants to build something that lasts beyond themselves.
Why Relationships Are the Center of Everything
Business tactics come and go. Trends change. Platforms rise and fall.
What doesn’t change is the way real relationships:
Save companies in hard seasons
Hold families together during crisis
Strengthen communities over time
I’ve seen my own company survive because of long-term relationships and the trust we’ve built. I’ve watched employees grow into leaders because someone took the time to mentor them. I’ve seen families find steady ground because they were given stable housing and genuine support.
My Promise to You
If our paths cross, whether through speaking, partnership, or a simple conversation, here’s what I promise you:
I will take your people seriously, not just your metrics.
I will tell you the truth as I see it, even when it’s uncomfortable.
I will treat every interaction as part of a longer story, not a one-off transaction.
I will look for ways to strengthen your relationships, not just improve your optics.
My hope is that, in some small way, the time we spend working together leaves your family, your company, and your community stronger, and that the impact lasts long after both of us are gone.
Because at the end of the day, that’s the only success that really matters to me.
