G. “Gisela” Carrascosa

How long have you been in business: I started almost a decade ago with a rental house and staging of a home that was for sale, which later developed into a business.

Type of Industry/Business: Real estate professional with prior experience in International business.

Most difficult times & How you learned to overcome them: Seeing fear in people at the height of the pandemic trying to find homes, sometimes site unseen. I learned to stay calm and focus on the goal of finding my customers the home they desire.

Favorite Charitable cause/causes, how they made a change for/an impact on your business and life: Friends of Guatemala is very near and dear to my heart as I grew up in Guatemala and we help many poor families obtain medical and educational resources.

I also have close ties to the Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation and have been co-chairperson of two events, with one large fundraiser coming up soon here in Ocala.

I like to be involved in helping others and making our communities even better. I have met incredible people throughout these organizations. Knowing that the time I invest in these nonprofits can make a difference in someone’s life, blows my mind and I’m very thankful for it.

Most exciting place/places you have traveled and why: I have had the opportunity to travel and live in many places from Europe to North and Central America. Many gorgeous interesting cities, big and small, rich and poor. I feel that it’s great to visit different places, but Ocala is where I call home because of the wonderful people that make this small community so warm and inviting.

Motto in business/life: Do it right the first time.

Most important goal for your business: Be an advocate for my clients, educate them, give them the information and tools to make the right decision at the correct time.

What matters most in your business/life: My family. I treat my clients like I would like my family to be treated.