Let's Talk, with Declan Spring

#6 Edna Olmstead - Reminiscing on a long career

November 11, 2020 Declan Spring Season 1 Episode 6
Let's Talk, with Declan Spring
#6 Edna Olmstead - Reminiscing on a long career
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This episode means more to me than I can say. It's truly one of the great good fortunes of my life to count Edna Olmstead among my closest friends. Edna spent 28 years at Red Oak Realty before retiring about a decade ago. I was fortunate to join Red Oak and become her friend right before she retired. You'll forget as you listen to her that Edna is much older than you are! Edna laughs more than most people. Edna cares more than most people. Edna lives more than most people. I hope you'll enjoy this conversation. It was a joy to record. 

Edna's backyard
"I was born...."
Dustbowl migration
Early life in Salinas, CA
Memories of Kansas and mother
High school and WWII
Married at 18
The security of home ownership
Beginning real estate as a career
A question of memory
Moving toward professional independence
Becoming President of the local association of REALTORS
A move to East Hampton
The civil rights era, late 60's
The joy of a career in real estate... Especially in Berkeley
Volunteering and a life in service
As a role model; remaining calm no matter what
Life during COVID19
Looking forward and looking back