This International Women’s Day, get to know ten women who are opening doors for themselves and for other women in the highly competitive fields of architecture and real estate. Each of these women has carved a unique path to success, but all are united by their professional drive, their passion to support other women, and their sheer tenacity. In the words of Jessica Miller Essl, founder of M2G Ventures, “anyone that gets in your way is just that, in your way.”

Here's Forbes top ten list:

1. Kara Mann, Founder and Creative Director of Kara Mann  
2. Nykea Pippion McGriff, Broker at Dream Town Realty
3. Marianne McKenna Co-Founding Partner, KPMB Architects
4. Highlyann Krasnow, Partner at MNS
5. Arlinda Dine, EVP of New Development Marketing at Modern Spaces
6. Natalie Diaz, Chief of Staff at Time Equities Inc.
7. Jessica Miller Essl, Co-President, M2G Ventures
8. Maile Aguila, Senior Vice President of Residential Sales for Swire Properties Inc
9. Elana Friedman, Chief Marketing Officer for AKA 
10. Florence Quinn, President and Founder, Quinn PR

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