Take It To The Max!

Resilience, Wealth & Responsibility: A New Path to Homeownership with Dr. Boyce Watkins

In this powerful episode of Take It To The Max, LaDonna Lockard welcomes Dr. Boyce Watkins for a thought-provoking conversation on financial education, resilience, and the realities of wealth-building in America. From overcoming early academic challenges to redefining how we approach opportunity, this episode challenges listeners to move beyond blame, embrace growth, and take ownership of their financial future.

Education Over Sales: Creating Opportunity in Mortgage with Corey Singleton

In this episode of Take It To The Max, LaDonna Lockard welcomes Corey Singleton, CEO of Inspired Mortgage and Chief Equity & Ethics Officer for BMPA, for a powerful conversation on equity, access, and legacy in homeownership. From navigating systemic barriers to redefining success through education instead of sales, this episode challenges lenders to rethink how they serve—and who they serve.

From Awareness to Action: Expanding Access to Homeownership with Rogelio Goertzen

In this episode of Take It To The Max, LaDonna Lockard welcomes Rogelio Goertzen for a powerful conversation on breaking barriers to homeownership through education, accessibility, and unified industry action. From language access and ITIN lending to leadership responsibility and the next generation of mortgage professionals, this episode challenges the industry to stop talking about the problem—and start building real solutions.

From Conversation to Action: Closing the Homeownership Gap with Dr. Jennifer Gormer

In this episode of Take It To The Max, LaDonna Lockard sits down again with Dr. Jennifer Gormer to spotlight the growth of the Minority Homeownership Conference and the urgent work being done to expand access and equity in housing. From financial literacy and trust-building to AI, advocacy, and cross-industry collaboration, this conversation challenges mortgage professionals to move beyond awareness and take meaningful action.

Authenticity, Brand Strategy & the Future of Mortgage Marketing with Bri Lees

In this episode of Take It To The Max, LaDonna Lockard welcomes marketing strategist and fractional CMO Bri Lees for a candid conversation about the state of mortgage marketing and the leadership decisions shaping it. From executive branding and authentic content creation to the leadership accountability behind successful marketing strategies, this discussion challenges companies to rethink how they show up, communicate, and build trust in a rapidly evolving industry.