Repairing the World with Fearlessness, Confidence and Justice: Wendy Berger, Real Estate and Cannabis Entrepreneur

Wendy Berger is the CEO and founder of WBS equities. A real estate company, which she founded in 2004. Outside of WBS equities, she also brings decades of experience in strategic planning execution and exits for rapid growth startups. Very interestingly, she's on the board of directors of Green Thumb Industries - a national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and retailer.   At a very young age, Wendy was always encouraged to be strong and independent. She grew up in a family of real estate developers that shaped her future into becoming an industrial real estate developer.    In our conversation, Wendy shares what it's like being a leader in the industrial real estate business, which is a male dominated industry. She also shares the tragedies in her life that led her into a better and stronger state of mind. Wendy also discusses how he got involved in the Cannabis industry and how things changed in that business after the pandemic hit.    In this episode, you will learn: The best way to lead as a woman in a male dominated industry Developing your decision making skill as a leader Why the lack of diversity can be a great opportunity Why Wendy entered the Cannabis Industry How Cannabis is helping people battling anxiety How Judaism helped Wendy identify her place in the world How to build your confidence faster as a young individual   Quotes:  “Leadership is how you take information, digest it, and make courageous decisions.”- Wendy Berger   “If I (as a leader) don't get people at the table comfortable sharing their ideas, then I'm not going to be able to make the best decisions.” - Wendy Burger   “From chaos comes opportunity” - Wendy Berger   “I am no longer defined by my past, I was looking backwards questioning myself. My own definition of myself was holding me back, so I let go of my fears.” - Wendy Berger   “To have your success immediately rewarded with additional responsibility as a young person helps you build confidence in ways that in general takes a lot longer in our business lives versus in non-for-profit or civic work.” - Wendy Berger   “Big thinking precedes great accomplishments. And unless we let our minds wander and have unbounded thinking we aren’t going to accomplish all that we want to accomplish.” - Wendy Berger   “When five people get together and drink alcohol, they start a fight. When five people get together and consume marijuana, they start a band.” - Wendy Berger