Military, Becoming an Entrepreneur, and the Importance of DEI with Marissa Limsiaco

Amy’s guest this week on the Performance Mindset Podcast is Marissa Limsiaco. Marissa is a four-time founder, combat veteran, and graduate of Westpoint. She is also the president and co-founder of Otso. Marissa has also been named one of the most influential women in commercial real estate. She is an accomplished entrepreneur and has had the opportunity to lead successful teams all over the world, including when she served in Iraq.In this episode, you’ll hear:How Amy met Marissa Limsiaco at the CREI Summit, what that is, and how Marissa began her entrepreneurial journey.Why she’s moved away from making fear-based decisions and how getting older and connecting with other women has been a game-changer for her.The reason she’s advocating for more diversity, equity, and inclusion in commercial real estate and what diversity can bring to the table.What Marissa’s service in the military did to prepare her for life as an entrepreneur, her advice for other entrepreneurs, and some books she recommends.How COVID improved things both personally and professionally for her and forced her to work on relationships in a positive way.Connect with Amy Calandrino here:Beyond CommercialCREI SummitConnect with Marissa Limsiaco:LinkedInOtsoEmail

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Success isn’t just about the deals you close or the investments you make - it’s about how you think, grow, and lead. Hosted by Amy Calandrino, founder of Beyond Commercial, The Performance Mindset Show explores the habits, strategies, and mindset shifts that drive peak performance in business, real estate, health, and life. Based in sunny Orlando, Amy and her guests dive into leadership strategies, decision-making frameworks, mental resilience, and personal growth. From cutting-edge commercial real estate insights to biohacking, neuroscience, entrepreneurship, and spiritual well-being—this podcast is for the endlessly curious who want to level up in all aspects of life. Each episode features inspiring conversations with top-performing business leaders, investors, mindset experts, and high achievers across various industries. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your leadership skills, optimize your brain and body, or simply gain insights from some of the most driven individuals out there, you’re in the right place. Ready to expand your mindset and unlock your full potential? 📍 Connect with Amy Calandrino: 🔗 BeyondCommercial.com 🔗 AmyCalandrino.com Let’s build, grow, and thrive—together. 🚀