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EP #46 - DR HILL WITH FRAN SUTTON | Gender Bias In the Real Estate Industry

EP #46 - DR HILL WITH FRAN SUTTON | Gender Bias In the Real Estate Industry

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🎙️ Shades in Justice with Dr. Evelyn Hill
Episode Title: From Cakes to Construction: Fran Sutton's Journey to Justice Through Homeownership
📍 Streaming Live: Wednesdays at 8:30 PM CST / 9:30 PM EST
📻 On-Air at: Positive Power Christian Radio
🌐 More Info: www.drevelynhill.net

📋 Episode Summary:
In this empowering episode of Shades in Justice, Dr. Evelyn Hill sits down with Fran Sutton, a dynamic woman of faith, mother of five, and a groundbreaking real estate developer in Wyandotte County, Kansas. Fran shares her humble beginnings, her journey from baking cakes in her kitchen to becoming a licensed real estate agent, and her bold leap into building homes from the ground up.

Fran's work reshapes her community by creating affordable housing opportunities and advocating for foreclosure prevention. She reflects on the biases women face in male-dominated industries and how her faith and resilience helped her push through. Her passion for community impact, homeownership, and justice through economic empowerment is at the heart of her story.

🧭 Key Topics Covered:
👩‍👧‍👦 Fran’s Background & Family Roots
  • Born and raised in Wyandotte County, KS
  • Oldest of five siblings; proud graduate of Sumner Academy
  • Grew up watching her father manage a local market and learning the value of hard work
🎂 From Cakes to Closings
  • Started a cake business to support her family while raising 5 children
  • Transitioned into real estate after realizing her weekend commitments were affecting family life
  • Licensed in 2004; took over Gemini Realtors in 2006
  • Credits female real estate pioneers like Barbara Brown and Robin Brown as her mentors
🏘️ Real Estate with Purpose
  • 21+ years as a licensed realtor in Kansas City, KS
  • Deep commitment to helping first-time homebuyers, families facing foreclosure, and underserved communities
  • Offers education on foreclosure rights, retention, reinstatement, and redemption
🛠️ Becoming a Home Builder & Developer
  • Inspired by a mentor to build homes on vacant land in her own community
  • Builds beautiful, energy-efficient, and affordable homes (3BR, 2BA, ~1,400 sq ft) using land bank properties
  • Designs with sustainability in mind: hardwood floors, walk-in pantries, water features, garden beds
  • Sells homes word-of-mouth before they're even fully built—a testament to her impact and reputation
💪 Facing Gender Bias in the Industry
  • Overcame bias and opposition from male counterparts
  • Advocated for herself and her clients with professionalism and courage
  • Believes women bring a holistic, long-term, and community-centered perspective to real estate
📈 Her Mission: Build 100 Homes
  • Started with a goal of 80 homes, now raised to 100
  • Committed to building for working families and ensuring homeownership is attainable
  • Actively partnering with community development agencies to integrate down payment assistance and HUD income guidelines
🔑 Memorable Quotes:
"I went from piping roses to pouring foundations—God used what was in my hand." – Fran Sutton. "Home is sacred. It's more than walls—it's hope." – Fran Sutton "I don't build houses. I build dignity, community, and the possibility of generational wealth." – Fran Sutton "God loves justice, and sometimes justice looks like a front porch and a pantry." – Dr. Evelyn Hill

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