Growing up, I always wanted a career that involved helping people. Whether it was centre stage or behind the scenes, I wanted to end every day knowing that I made a difference. After spending the first 17 years of my life in Halton, I moved to Niagara to attend Brock University for English, then Niagara College for Journalism. Once I graduated, I returned to Burlington and started working as a customer service representative for Metroland Media. There, I solved readers’ problems with compassion and heard the occasional life story.

The need to be closer to these stories brought me up to the newsroom as a proofreader for the daily and weekly publications. I also worked for a B2B magazine during that time, profiling businesses and organizations in Australia and Canada. These copy editing and writing skills became second nature, and I transitioned to a full-time position with Iovate Health Sciences. With a little finesse, product descriptions leapt off the page and helped consumers decide which products were best for their active lifestyles.

That same year, I sealed the deal and purchased a condo in Hamilton’s coveted Durand neighbourhood! Going through this process first-hand was intriguing and sparked an avid interest in the world of real estate. Soon, I was keeping an eye out for signs as I walked around every corner, and found excitement in seeing new homes for sale and researching the listings online. Now, I’m thrilled to turn this excitement into a career, working with The Deborah Brown Team to establish connections with our valued clients and ensure that every detail of their home buying or selling process is taken care of.