WOMEN TO WATCH

Stephanie White

CEO

Arkansas REALTORS Association

I have worked in real estate for nearly 30 years. I began my career as a firm broker-owner and agent instructor. I transitioned to team development roles before accepting my first CEO position at the Central Panhandle Association of Realtors. I now proudly serve as CEO of the Arkansas Realtors Association, one of the state’s largest professional organizations.

PRESSING QUESTIONS

A skill I never expected to need in this field

Public speaking. Who knew my years on the varsity speech and debate team would be useful?

Best advice I ever received

Choose your battles wisely.

The first thing I do to course-correct when I hit a wall

Seek advice from and collaborate with a trusted colleague.

How I knew this was my passion

It started with a car accident! I took a real estate course while on work leave due to injuries. I loved it, and the rest is history.

IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS

Hometown

Athens, Georgia (Go Dawgs!)

I can’t start my day until

I pet one (or all) of my cats.

Hobbies

Spending time on the beach, reading and traveling

Binge watch

Depends on the day—and my mood

Last good read

“All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr

Favorite meal in town

Alley Oops or Arthur’s Prime Steakhouse

Best recent local discovery

Argenta Bead Company on South Main

Latest splurge

New bedroom furniture set

Most-used app

Google Maps

Dream vacation

Swiss Alps

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