Whitney Russell

Realtor
Urban Acres Real Estate
AGE: 33

Best advice you ever received?

A theater professor once told me, “It doesn’t matter who made the mistake or how something fell apart – just fix it and move on.”

What would most people be surprised to learn about you?

I originally went to college for theater. I wanted to be a stand-up comedian.

What do you know now that you wish you had known earlier in your career?

Consistency, hard work and time are all it takes. Sometimes the best thing you can do for your business is just to do right by other people. Karma is real in all aspects of the world.

What’s something people should know about your generation in the workplace?

I think the term “millennial” has become a dirty word. To me, millennials just want to feel like what they are doing matters. Any way gratification can be provided to my generation will result in success – even if that gratification is small.

What is the biggest issue facing the Corridor?

Of course, as a Realtor, I feel it’s affordable housing.

What do you want to accomplish by the time you are 50?

I want to do what my dad told me, “leave this place better than I found it.” I hope to create something new and continue to give with good intent.