Regan Brown, host, and Bill Mann, President of GB Group Construction & Painting, sit down with Leslie Alvarez, President & Founder of Community Association Consulting Experts, Inc. Leslie shares her inspiring journey from overcoming challenges in the HOA industry to becoming a successful community manager and author. She discusses the motivation behind her book, 'When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Tamales,' and reflects on how her experiences as a single mother and community manager shaped her outlook on overcoming life's obstacles. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Leslie Alvarez and Her Journey 08:22 Overcoming Challenges and Self-Preservation 14:09 A Life-Changing Incident with a State Trooper 21:52 The Impact of a Traumatic Event on Family 29:16 Finding Support Through Therapy 35:32 Looking Ahead: Future Projects and Books
