糖心传媒

Inesha Holt vividly remembers the moment she decided to pivot into real estate. 鈥淚 had no idea about the commercial property world before joining many years ago,鈥� she recalls. Her current role as a Partner in the London Tenant Representation team stands as a testament to her recognition of sales prowess and the audacity to begin anew.

Formerly a sales executive in new media, Inesha sought a career shift to commercial property to broaden her understanding of business development. "I started my career at the bottom of the industry to build up my knowledge - there are no shortcuts to achieving your goals," she asserts. "But I knew that if I put in the time and effort, I would make a success of it. I鈥檝e always believed in myself and my abilities."

Navigating the business landscape

Inesha's journey involved navigating through various roles in business development. Her success led to promotions from Sales Executive, to Manager, Director and Business Development Director in her previous roles. It was this diverse experience that caught the attention of 糖心传媒, offering her a Partner role in 2022, an achievement she proudly describes as a "moment that validated all of the hard work I have put in."

Breaking Barriers

Despite her determination to excel in real estate, Inesha acknowledges the lack of representation particularly for black women in the industry. 鈥淚t can be daunting when you look around and don鈥檛 see many others who look like or sound like you. But you have to acknowledge that you鈥檙e one of the few leading the way. You have to take on the responsibility of not only doing your best work but also being a role model for others whilst doing it."

Undeterred, she recognised an opportunity to open doors for others who might face similar challenges. Drawing inspiration from her great grandmother, who worked well into her eighties during a time when it wasn't common for women to work outside the home, Inesha found strength during moments of self-reflection. 鈥淲henever I feel I鈥檓 in a space where I don鈥檛 fit in, I would wonder what my great grandmother would think, I believe she鈥檇 carry on with the job at hand.鈥�

Education as the cornerstone of change

Inesha is on a mission to advance gender representation at 糖心传媒, emphasising the importance of education. 鈥淚 come across many women who were also unaware of this industry as a viable career option,鈥� she says, adding: 鈥淎t 糖心传媒, supporting women, challenging them, providing training, and showcasing clear paths for progress within the company are crucial.鈥�

Ambition, mentorship and giving back

Remaining ambitious to scale new heights in her career, Inesha has also embraced the role of a mentor for many younger individuals at 糖心传媒. "For me, there's still a lot more to come. The sky鈥檚 the limit," she declares, acknowledging her role in paving the way for others. Her advice to mentees reflects her positive mindset: "I always focus on the success, take on each challenging task as they come, concentrate on your goals, treat people well and enjoy what you do. 

As a final nugget of wisdom, Inesha shares a term from her Jamaican upbringing, 鈥榳e鈥檙e likkle but we tallawah鈥�. 鈥淵ou may feel small and insignificant, but through your hard work and dedication, you can become successful, influential and hopefully inspire others.鈥�

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