Welcome to 'Hey! Am I Adopted?' – the podcast that opens the door to the world of adoption, hosted by the dynamic duo, father-daughter team, Emily and Gene Trowbridge, who are both adoptees. If you've ever found yourself pondering the unique journey of adoption or have burning questions about the process, you're in the right place. Join us as we delve into heartfelt conversations, share personal stories, and create a safe space for you to explore the intricacies of adoption. Whether you're a ...
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In-Depth Commercial Real Estate is an exploration of the people, ideas, strategies, and methods behind commercial real estate. In each episode we’ll talk to an expert about a particular topic, from CMBS and cap. rates to innovation, hiring strategies and everything in between. This podcast is hosted by Paul Eaton, Principal at E7 Investments. Paul's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peaton/ New episodes every two weeks.
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In this episode, Gene, Emily, Kay, and their guest Loree discuss their experiences as adoptees. They explore topics such as name changes, the impact of adoption on family dynamics, and the search for biological parents. Loree shares her story of being adopted by her stepfather and the challenges she faced growing up. The conversation also touches o…
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In this episode, Gene Trowbridge and his family interview Jim Resha, who shares his adoption story. Jim grew up with his adoptive father, Ed, and had no recollection of his biological father, Sam. His adoption was finalized at the age of four, and his name was changed. At 19, Jim's great uncle uncovered the identity of his biological father, leadin…
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In this episode of the Hey, Am I Adopted podcast, Gene and Emily Trowbridge interview Matt Faircloth about his adoption story. Matt was adopted at a young age and grew up with his adoptive parents and his sister. He always knew he was adopted and it was never a negative or burdensome experience for him. As he got older, he became curious about his …
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In this episode, the Gene, Emily and Paul Aubin discuss various aspects of the adoptee experience, including when they first learned they were adopted, feelings of difference and isolation, struggles with identity and abandonment, and the impact of adoption on relationships. They also touch on themes of shame, control, and the need for acceptance a…
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In this episode, Gene and Emily interview Paul Aubin, author of the book Secrets of the Father, about his journey of finding his birth parents. Paul was told he was adopted at the age of five and later decided to search for his biological parents after discovering he had high cholesterol. The search was challenging in the pre-internet era, but Paul…
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In this episode, Emily and her mom, Kay, discuss the experiences and perspectives of being both an adoptee and an adoptive mother. They explore topics such as meeting birth parents, the importance of knowing one's roots, the fear of rejection, and the impact of adoption on identity. They also discuss the role of adoptive parents in supporting their…
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In this episode, Emily and Gene Trowbridge, along with guest host Mick, discuss common misconceptions about adoption and how they deal with them. They also explore the experiences and challenges of being adopted, including feelings of rejection, the need to be grateful, and the pressure to please others. The conversation touches on the importance o…
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In this episode, the hosts and guest host Mick discuss their experiences with adoption. Mick, although not technically adopted, grew up with a stepfamily and considers himself adopted in a sense. The hosts share their stories of finding out they were adopted and their limited knowledge of their biological parents. They also discuss the adoption pro…
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In this episode, Emily, Jean, and Kay discuss their adoption papers and the information they contain. They explore the differences in their papers, including names, birth certificates, and consent for adoption. They also discuss the significance of having two birth certificates and the potential challenges in searching for biological parents. The c…
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In this episode, Gene and Emily Trowbridge discuss the concept of the primal wound in adoption. They explore the trauma that adoptees experience when they are separated from their biological mothers at birth. They discuss the impact of this trauma on adoptees' relationships, emotional well-being, and sense of identity. They also touch on the import…
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In this episode, Emily, Gene, and Kay Trowbridge discuss what it's like to be an adoptee and go through holidays. They explore the feelings of disconnection and the impact of traditions on adoptees. They also share personal experiences and discuss the importance of inclusivity and creating a sense of belonging for adoptees during holidays. The conv…
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In this episode of the Hey, Am I Adopted podcast, hosts Emily and Gene Trowbridge with guest Stephen discuss their experiences as adoptees. They explore topics such as when they first knew they were adopted, the circumstances of their adoptions, and the relationships with their birth parents. They also delve into the complex emotions and struggles …
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In this episode, Emily and Gene Trowbridge discuss the themes of loss and grief in the context of adoption. They explore the concept of the 'primal wound' and how it can affect adoptees. They share their personal experiences with loss, including the death of a sibling and the loss of biological parents. They discuss how adoptees may handle loss dif…
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In this episode, Emily, Kay, and Gene Trowbridge discuss the story of Amy Trowbridge, Emily's sister, and her struggles with adoption, addiction, and mental health. They explore how adoption may have played a role in Amy's mental health and addiction issues. The conversation delves into Amy's behavior changes in kindergarten, her promiscuity, feeli…
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In this episode, Gene and Kay Trowbridge interview their daughter Emily about her adoption story. Emily recalls asking her mom if she was adopted at a young age and how her mom confirmed it. She also remembers books that her mom read to her about adoption and how those books became a core memory for her. Emily shares the story of her adoption, incl…
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In this episode, Gene Trowbridge shares his adoption journey and reflects on how being adopted has affected him. He discusses his early awareness of being adopted and the impact of the Mary Beth story, where a sibling was briefly brought into the family and then taken away. Gene shares his thoughts on loss and rejection as an adoptee and how it has…
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Things Adoptees Want their Adopted Families to Know
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In this episode, Emily and Gene discuss the things that adoptees wish their adopted families knew. They explore topics such as the sense of loss that adoptees feel, the importance of grieving that loss, and the impact it can have on their ability to receive love. They also discuss the significance of thinking about their birth families, even if the…
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In this episode, the hosts explore the question of belonging for adoptees. They discuss personal experiences of belonging and the impact of early experiences on identity. The hosts also delve into the challenges of navigating cultural differences and the search for biological parents. They touch on the influence of narratives and the impact of reun…
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Searching for My Biological Parents
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In this episode, Emily, Gene, and Kay discuss their perspectives on meeting or searching for their biological parents. Emily expresses her lack of interest in meeting her biological parents, while Gene and Kay share their stories of searching for and reconnecting with their biological fathers. They discuss the different experiences and emotions ass…
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In this episode, Emily and Gene Trowbridge discuss addiction in adoptees. They explore the reasons why adoptees may be more likely to become addicted, including the trauma of being separated from their biological parents at birth. They also discuss the impact of multiple placements and the need for stability in a child's life. The conversation delv…
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In this episode, Emily, Kay, and Gene Trowbridge discuss the adoption of their daughter and sister, Amy Trowbridge. They share their experiences of the adoption process and the emotions they felt when they first met Amy. They also discuss the unique challenges and dynamics of being an adoptive family. The conversation touches on topics such as sibl…
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In this episode, Kay Trowbridge shares her unique adoption story and her journey to reconnect with her biological father. She discusses the dynamics of her family, including her stepfather and her relationship with her biological father's wife. Kay also talks about her decision to adopt and the challenges she faced in trying to conceive. She reflec…
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In this episode, Emily Trowbridge shares her adoptee journey and experiences growing up in an adoptive family. She recalls early memories of asking if she was adopted and reading adoption books. Emily discusses the adoption process and her understanding of being adopted. She reflects on her family dynamics and the adoption papers she had. Emily als…
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In this episode, Gene Trowbridge shares his adoption story and the impact it had on his life. He discusses his early years as an adoptee, including the process of being adopted and his name change. Gene also shares the story of Marybeth, a girl who briefly lived with his family and the effect it had on him. He reflects on his relationship with his …
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In this episode of Hey! Am I Adopted? podcast, Gene and his daughter Emily discuss their experiences as an adoptive family. They share stories about Emily's adoption, including how she got her name and the circumstances surrounding her adoption. They also talk about the question of belonging and the curiosity that adoptees may have about their biol…
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In this episode, Paul speaks to Jeff Lerman about Joint Ventures. They go in-depth about the role of the Real Estate Attorney, the basics of joint ventures and how they differ from syndications, things to be aware of when putting together a joint venture partnership, and more. About our guest: Jeff is a Co-Funder and Managing Partner at Lerman Law …
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Understanding Political Risk with Jeff Adler
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In this episode, Paul speaks to Jeff Adler about political risk. They go in-depth about his 2020 article “Calculating political risk”, his political risk model and how he came to research and model it, his philosophy towards affordability, predictions for the future, and more. About our guest: Jeff is the Vice President of Yardi Matrix, the data di…
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In this episode, Paul speaks to Jeremy Roll about passive investing. They go in-depth about his path into real estate, diversification in passive investing, his preferred asset classes for predictability, and how to choose sponsors. About our guest: Jeremy is the President at the Roll Investment Group, where he leads efforts to seek passive / manag…
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In this episode, Paul speaks to Steve Sawicki about Co-Warehousing. They go in-depth about the inner workings of Saltbox, how they manage their locations, and the impact the co-warehousing movement has had in the ecommerce industry. About our guest: Steve is the Director of Real Estate at Saltbox, a pioneer company in the co-warehousing movement th…
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In this episode, Paul speaks to Scott Choppin about workforce housing. They go in-depth about Scott’s background, his urban townhouse model, multi-earner households, and how housing costs and household structures have evolved in recent times. About our guest: Scott is CEO and founder of the Urban Pacific group of Companies, a Real Estate Developmen…
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Retail architecture with Greg Lyon and Patrick Winters
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In this episode, Paul speaks to Greg Lyon and Patrick Winters about retail architecture. They go in-depth about working on a project in the middle east vs the US, changes in retail architecture and common mistakes they see clients make. About our guest: Greg Lyon and Patrick Winters are Principals of Nadel Architects. Greg serves as the company’s c…
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In this episode, Paul speaks to Dr. Peter Linneman about the state of the US Economy. They go in-depth about his path into economics, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in work dynamics and future opportunities in real estate. About our guest: Peter is Principal at Linneman Associates; CEO of the American Land Fund; and an Emeritus Professor and F…
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In this episode, Paul speaks to Paul Kaseburg about Multifamily investing and how to evaluate real estate sponsors. They go in-depth about his work at the MG Property Group, the current investment climate and macro trends, his acquisition process, and the most common mistakes you can make when deciding whether or not to make a deal. About our guest…
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Real estate econometrics with Matt Larriva
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In this episode, Paul speaks to Matt Larriva about real estate econometrics. They go in-depth about alternative data sources, demographic trends and migration patterns. About our guest: Matt is the director of Research and Analytics at FCP, where he leverages data science and quantitative methods to enhance asset selection, management, and disposit…
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Syndication and securities with Gene Trowbridge
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In this episode, Paul speaks to Gene Trowbridge about the details of an operating agreement. They go in-depth on the fundamentals of syndication and securities, the three biggest mistakes a syndicator can make, and some key opportunities to take advantage of today. About our guest: Gene is a nationally recognized syndication and securities attorney…
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Blockchain technology in real estate with Amy Wan
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In this episode, Paul speaks to Amy Wan about Blockchain and crowdfunding. They go in-depth about blockchain and title records, the tokenization of real estate, and the advantages of blockchain enabled syndication deals. About our guest: Amy Wan is Founder & CEO of Bootstrap Legal, which automates real estate syndication legal documents, and co-fou…
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A guide to passive investing with Brian Burke
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In this episode, Paul speaks to Brian Burke about the fundamentals of investing in passive real estate syndications. They go in-depth about the main issue a passive investor should focus on before investing, and the steps to follow when looking for syndicators to choose from. They also discuss the rise of online platforms for crowdfunding in real e…
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The future of technology within real estate with John D’Angelo
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In this episode, Paul speaks to John D’Angelo about the future of technology within real estate. They go in-depth about the reputation of the commercial real estate industry being unwilling to invest in technology and how to bring technological innovations from other industries. They also dive into new technologies being introduced and implemented,…
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Paul speaks to Mark Roderick about Crowdfunding in real estate. They go in-depth how the JOBS act that created crowdfunding changed funding portals, advertising, and where the future of raising capital is and what sponsors should focus on and be careful with. About our guest: Mark is a corporate and securities attorney specializing in crowdfunding.…
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Ground Leases with Anastasia Vladislavova
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About our guest: Anastasia Vladisvavova is a Senior Associate at Eyzenberg & Company. She assists with underwriting analysis and financing memoranda preparation, client management and placement efforts for debt and equity capitalization assignments. She works with commercial real estate owners and developers creating the most beneficial capital str…
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About our guest: Eric Flohr is the Senior Vice President of Transformation at Berkadia where he oversees the company’s digital transformation including defining strategy and managing implementation. He drove the creation of Berkadia’s BeEngaged Program which works with selected, highly promising start-ups which transforms commercial real estate by …
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