Beck&Call has had the opportunity to attend one of your Art & Wine events, and it was a wonderful time! What is the process behind conceptualizing a cultural experience at one of your listings? Do you feel it helps build your community and attract more African American buyers and sellers?

I’ve always loved art and real estate. I got into art while attending Texas Tech and the city of Lubbock’s monthly art crawls. Once I made my way back to Houston, the museum district became one of my favorite destinations. When opportunities are presented where I’m able to merge the two worlds together, I try to create memorable experiences with local art curators such as Robert Hodge, whom curated the art displayed at our million dollar listing where we hosted a wine and art event you attended in January of this year. Showcasing local and in most cases black artists in a luxury real estate environment is a play on cross branding and marketing. It’s a win for both parties. Guests get to meet the artists, view new collections and pieces, all the while building a community within the art world and real estate. Art and artists are accessible along with real estate and the realtors that sell it. I want everyone to know you can obtain anything you want just by being within close proximity to others of like minds.

As you know, Beck&Call is planning to open a bed and breakfast within the city of Houston soon. Do you have any advice for African American business women looking to purchase a commercial property soon?

For any buyer, I’ll always suggest to weigh your financing options. As a minority owned business, there are so many resources out there to assist in the purchase and start up of any business. You can never apply to too many grants. Hiring a freelance grant writer would be a well paid expense as well. Commercial lenders are key resources into placing you in what you desire and can afford within your business’s budget. Oh and of course, finding the right real estate agent that can assist you throughout the entire process.