CREative Connections

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Co-Hosts⁠ Tim Jemal⁠ (CEO CREDA SoCal), ⁠Daniel Ceniceros ⁠(CEO and Founder of Connect Media and⁠ Sarah Quinn⁠ (Executive Vice President & Cofounder, Connect Media) embark on a joint venture to connect with professionals shaping the commercial real estate industry in a new podcast venture "CREative Connections".

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August 7, 2026Episode 836 min

CREative Connections // Ep 8 - Chris Thornberg & Pete Peterson

NAIOP SoCal is proud to continue CREative Connections, a podcast series bringing together the voices shaping the future of commercial real estate. Co-hosted by Daniel Ceniceros, CEO and Founder of Connect Media, and Sarah Quinn, Executive Vice President and Cofounder of Connect Media, the series features meaningful conversations with industry leaders from across the CRE industry. In the latest episode, Tim sits down with Chris Thornberg and Pete Peterson at Pepperdine University. Tune in and follow along as CREative Connections continues highlighting the people and ideas driving commercial real estate forward.

July 24, 2026Episode 716 min

CREative Connections // Ep 7 - Kent Elliott

NAIOP SoCal is proud to continue CREative Connections, a podcast series bringing together the voices shaping the future of commercial real estate. Co-hosted by Daniel Ceniceros, CEO and Founder of Connect Media, and Sarah Quinn, Executive Vice President and Cofounder of Connect Media, the series features meaningful conversations with industry leaders across the CRE landscape. In the latest episode, Daniel and Sarah sit down with Kent Elliott at Connect LA in Downtown Los Angeles.

July 10, 2026Episode 617 min

CREative Connections // Ep 6 - Jim Dillavou

In our 6th installment of CREative Connections Daniel and Sarah are joined by Jim Dillavou Co-Founder and Principal at Paragon Commercial Group live from Connect LA at the Intercontinental in Downtown Los Angeles.

June 19, 2026Episode 522 min

CREative Connections // Ep 5 - Laura Clark

NAIOP SoCal is proud to continue CREative Connections, a podcast series bringing together the voices shaping the future of commercial real estate. In the latest episode, Tim Jemal sits down with Laura Clark for a conversation. Co-hosted by Tim Jemal, CEO of NAIOP SoCal, Daniel Ceniceros, CEO and Founder of Connect Media, and Sarah Quinn, Executive Vice President and Cofounder of Connect Media, the series features meaningful conversations with industry leaders across the CRE landscape. Tune in and follow along as CREative Connections continues highlighting the people and perspectives driving commercial real estate forward.

May 15, 202622 min

CREative Connections // Ep 4 - Bill Shopoff

NAIOP SoCal is proud to continue CREative Connections, a podcast series bringing together the voices shaping the future of commercial real estate. Co-hosted by Tim Jemal, CEO of NAIOP SoCal, Daniel Ceniceros, CEO and Founder of Connect Media, and Sarah Quinn, Executive Vice President and Cofounder of Connect Media, the series features meaningful conversations with industry leaders across the CRE landscape. In the fourth episode, Tim is joined by Bill Shopoff, President & CEO at Shopoff Realty Investments . Whether you are an industry veteran or building your career in commercial real estate, this is an opportunity to hear directly from leaders influencing the market at a high level. Tune in and follow along as CREative Connections continues highlighting the people and perspectives driving commercial real estate forward.

May 1, 202625 min

CREative Connections // Ep 3 - Brett Dedeaux

NAIOP SoCal is proud to introduce CREative Connections , a new podcast venture designed to bring together the voices shaping the future of commercial real estate. Co-hosted by Tim Jemal , CEO of NAIOP SoCal, Daniel Ceniceros , CEO and Founder of Connect Media, and Sarah Quinn , Executive Vice President and Cofounder of Connect Media, the series offers a fresh platform for meaningful conversations with industry leaders across the commercial real estate landscape. From capital markets to development trends, CREative Connections dives into the ideas, challenges, and opportunities defining the industry today. In the third episode, Tim and Sarah are joined by NAIOP SoCal 2026 HOF recipient Brett Dedeaux Chief Executive & Managing Director of Dedeaux Properties LLC. live from the Dedeaux Properties offices in Santa Monica, CA. Whether you are an industry veteran or building your career in commercial real estate, this is an opportunity to hear directly from leaders influencing the market at a global level. We invite you to tune in, subscribe , and follow along as CREative Connections continues to highlight the people and perspectives driving commercial real estate forward.

April 17, 2026Episode 223 min

CREative Connections // Ep 2 - Dr. Christopher Thornberg

NAIOP SoCal is proud to introduce CREative Connections, a new podcast venture designed to bring together the voices shaping the future of commercial real estate. Co-hosted by Tim Jemal, CEO of NAIOP SoCal, Daniel Ceniceros, CEO and Founder of Connect Media, and Sarah Quinn, Executive Vice President and Cofounder of Connect Media, the series offers a fresh platform for meaningful conversations with industry leaders across the commercial real estate landscape. From capital markets to development trends, CREative Connections dives into the ideas, challenges, and opportunities defining the industry today. In the second episode, Daniel and Sarah are joined by Dr. Christopher Thornberg, Founding Partner at Beacon Economics live from NAIOP’s I.CON West. We discuss the headwinds facing California commercial real estate, legislative issues, and concerns that impact transactions Whether you are an industry veteran or building your career in commercial real estate, this is an opportunity to hear directly from leaders influencing the market at a global level. We invite you to tune in, subscribe, and follow along as CREative Connections continues to highlight the people and perspectives driving commercial real estate forward.

April 3, 2026Episode 127 min

CREative Connections // Ep 1 - Gunnar Branson

Co-Hosts Tim Jemal (CEO NAIOP SoCal), Daniel Ceniceros (CEO and Founder of Connect Media and Sarah Quinn (Executive Vice President & Cofounder, Connect Media) embark on a joint venture to connect with professionals shaping the commercial real estate industry in a new podcast venture "CREative Connections". Daniel and Sarah are joined on our first episode by Gunnar Branson CEO at AFIRE and Author of the book “Chasing Lights” at NAIOP's I.CON West. They discuss global capital flows, the impact on real estate investment and development and how geopolitics and war impacts…everything.

December 15, 2025Episode 5037 min

Ep.50 Eliza Bailey Belay Investment Group

NAIOP SoCal’s CREative Talk with Tim Jemal is where commercial real estate leaders share bold moves, big insights, and career-defining moments. In our latest episode, Tim chats with Eliza Bailey, Co-Founder, CEO & CIO of Belay Investment Group. With nearly three decades in real estate investing and portfolio management, Eliza shares her journey from founding her first investment business to leading Belay’s strategy and growth. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation full of insights, leadership lessons, and career-defining moments! Know someone who should be featured on the podcast, or interested in sponsorship opportunities? Reach out to NAIOP SoCal at: 📞 (714) 550-0309 or 📧 atallian@naiopsocal.org

August 29, 202531 min

Ep. 49 Victor Coleman

NAIOP SoCal’s CREative Talk with Tim Jemal is where commercial real estate leaders share bold moves, big insights, and career-defining moments. In the latest episode, Tim sits down with Victor Coleman is CEO and Chairman of Hudson Pacific.