LOVIE HOGAN
Lovie Hogan is a powerhouse in Cleveland’s real estate and community development scene. As a dedicated Realtor, developer, and Ohio-certified lead risk assessor, she blends business acumen with heart-led service to create lasting impact. Through her company, As One, brokered by eXp Realty, Hogan has earned a reputation for helping families buy, sell, and invest with confidence, offering strategic guidance, sharp marketing, and a high-touch experience that gets results.
Beyond sales, she’s deeply committed to safety and compliance. Hogan operates a thriving lead inspection and risk assessment business, where she works tirelessly to ensure homes are safe for families, especially in vulnerable communities affected by outdated housing and environmental hazards.
With a strong voice for empowerment, education, and equity, Hogan uses her platform to uplift others, mentoring new agents, supporting first-time buyers, and advocating for property owners navigating the evolving lead safety regulations. Whether she’s sealing a deal or safeguarding a home, Hogan leads with integrity, passion, and a vision to build stronger communities—one property at a time.
TAYA HINES
Taya Hines has chosen a new career and is jumping in headfirst. After spending 20 years in corporate America, Hines reached a point where the stress, politics, and favoritism began to take a serious toll on her well-being. Hines knew she couldn’t see herself enduring that kind of environment for another 20+ years. People live longer, meaning many of us must fund retirement for 20 or 30 years. Hines thought, “If I have to work until I’m 70, I want to build something of my own and love what I do.” That mindset pushed her to make a change and start down the path into financial services.
Hines said the thought of transitioning into a new career in the financial services industry was scary. It was terrifying. The testing requirements alone were intimidating. Hines got lucky and met some amazing people from Equitable Advisors at a Women’s Immersive Event, which ultimately solidified her decision to move forward with the career change. Thanks to the incredible support and resources she received from Equitable Advisors, Hines passed four difficult exams, averaging about one per month, and started down a new path. As things started to fall into place, everything felt right, and she decided there was no turning back. Hines decided to go with Equitable Advisors because she liked the leadership team and the diversity she saw. She feels supported, knows she’ll be trained well, and sees a lot of opportunity. She not only sees opportunity for self-growth, but also the opportunity to help others.
SEAN HODGES
Sean Hodges is the founder of ChangeU, a nonprofit organization rooted in empathy, behavioral science, and therapeutic leadership. But ChangeU wasn’t born in a boardroom—it came from lived experience. From watching people suffer in silence, especially those who looked like him, Sean knew something had to change.
Growing up, mental health wasn’t a topic discussed openly. You prayed about it. You pushed through. You smiled even when you were hurting. Sean witnessed the toll that silence and pressure took on families, communities, and careers. He saw how emotional wounds followed people into work, into relationships, and into their sense of self. He also realized something few were willing to admit—success often hides pain better than failure ever could.
Even while holding leadership roles and earning accolades, Sean often felt isolated. “Put together” on the outside, but stretched thin behind the scenes. That personal disconnect led him to a mission: to build something for the high-achievers, leaders, and everyday people quietly struggling under the weight of outdated systems.
Today, ChangeU brings together licensed psychologists, trauma-informed researchers, and leadership consultants from firms like Cisco and Oaktree Capital to create emotionally intelligent, high-performance environments. The organization partners with groups such as NAMI and Good Samaritan Hospital to ensure its programs are both research-backed and human-centered.
