Trenesha Simpkins
Growing up, Trenesha didn’t really think she was good at anything or passionate about much outside of God and family. Since finding her calling as a real estate agent, she’s pouring her time and energy into developing the skills of others and helping them realize their own potential and talents.
What keeps you up at night?
Clients. I dream about work and sometimes I have nightmares about work. I can’t help it. I’m constantly thinking about work. Sometimes it takes its toll on me mentally and I have to physically plan time where I know my mind can have a break.
What’s been the biggest obstacle in your life so far?
My biggest obstacle has been myself. Dealing with imposter syndrome not wanting to put myself in positions to fail. But the positions of failure have brought me my biggest rewards. Lack of failure means lack of effort, and you can’t excel and succeed without failure. It’s taken me a while to learn that. And I still deal with it sometimes.
“Lack of failure means lack of effort, and you can’t excel and succeed without failure.”
What’s the single biggest problem you’d like to solve in your community?
When I hear the word community I think of my community as a Black female entrepreneur. As a Black-owned business I’d like to see more support from other Black business owners. Small businesses have taken a hit in 2020. I’d like to see a change where we have pride in Black business ownership. I want us to level up and run our businesses from a place of excellence.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
“Stop wasting time planning and start doing.” I had an old mentor and coach tell me this. I like taking notes and making lists and while that is good to be organized with my thoughts, there has to be action at some point.
trenesha is one of 100 women we have featured in the inaugural issue of Hundred Magazine. To learn more about her and the other 99 women, buy the issue.
