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INTRODUCING

AMANDA "THE BOSSMOM"

CORRAL

BEHIND THE SUCCESS

How did you get started in the Real Estate
industry?

It really happened by default. Never was it in my plan.
At one point during my childhood my mother was an
agent. I remember going to her office and hanging out
there, visiting properties and such. She was more heavy
into working with investors. But never did I imagine I
would go this route. I have been an artist most of my life.
I was into music and entertainment since I was 12 years
old and to be honest with you that was my passion and
all I really knew. Of course I had odd jobs here and there,
but music was my true calling. After my split with my
daughter’s father I had to figure out my next moves and
the life of an artist is very demanding. It wasn’t something
I could really entertain in my situation. I needed to be
with my daughter as much as possible and being on the
road, in night clubs and in recording studios would take
me away from her far too much. I had to make a decision.
My mom suggested I get my license and so I did. My first
deal was pretty impressive and I think it set the tone for
my career. It’s been a great field for me, very natural. I’m
a people’s person. I always say I’m not in the real estate
business. I’m in the people business.

What is your motivation and why?

My motivation is making sure my daughter Mikaela
has options in life. I want to make sure she knows
that as a minority woman you can accomplish
anything on your own. You don’t need anything
or anyone to feed you. If you can dream it and you
want it, you can make it happen. I also am very
determined to show other people that you can
come from anywhere, go through anything and still
overcome those things and have a success story. I
feel like motivating people to reach high is a calling
of mine.

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