Josie Hood is a real estate mogul, mom, wife, breast cancer survivor, and philanthropist. Raised by a single mother on Chicago’s South Side, she uses her early lessons and a degree in Curriculum and Instruction to revitalize neighborhoods. Josie leads HEJ Enterprises, Options by Design, and J.Emma Real Estate, focusing on green construction and multifamily homes in Woodlawn, Englewood, and Roseland, while building a robust rental portfolio. She mentors individuals worldwide, helping them create millions in real estate, and co-launched an international brokerage in the Dominican Republic. Josie also hosts the podcast "Building Real Wealth with Real Estate" and serves as Principal Broker for NACA in multiple states. Through her mentorship program, "Look Like Me," she empowers young Black girls to build generational wealth. Balancing work and home life, Josie relies on her family and her tough “latch-key kid” mantra to keep charging ahead as Chicago’s Mogul Mom, changing lives one property at a time.

Statement:

"Changing lives, one property at a time."