Ep 55: From Wall Street Journal at 13 to CEO of Minneapolis Area Realtors: The Inspiring Journey of Carrie Chang

Join us on Life Behind the Highlight Real as we sit down with Carrie Chang, a St. Paul native and CEO of the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors. Carrie's journey as an adoptee and her drive to succeed is a fascinating story of determination and resilience. She shares her childhood experiences, including her love for sports, music, and the saxophone, and her passion for reading The Wall Street Journal at age 13. Carrie also opens up about her proudest achievements as the CEO of the Minneapolis Area Realtors, including the team she's built and the impact they've made on the community. This episode is an inspiring and uplifting conversation about leadership, teamwork, and the power of perseverance.

Chapters:

:45 What does Carrie Chang do?

1:15 Carrie from South Korea to St. Paul. How did that happen?

8:45 Shortcut to knowing your 9's times table

9:30 Middle school hits and things change for Carrie. 

10:45 Kickin' back with the Wall Street Journal at... 13?

21:00 College time... why she didn't apply to the Ivy League and where she ended up going

29:30 How sports intertwined in her life

34:45 Her first job as a baby sitter. She loved kids...until

40:30 Out of college and her first "real" job

43:00 It's time to meet her husband

53:45 How long she's been at the Minneapolis Area Realtors and what she's most proud of

Learn more about Carrie Chang: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriejchang/