Quote from @Eshe Harvey:
I had a coffee meeting today with a well-respected figure in real estate that turned into something far beyond what I expected. This wasn't just networking - it was a shift. He told me he sees something in me. He said he'll personally mentor me to help perfect my pitch and business plan - and he wasn't playing. He gave me real homework assignments, and we'll be meeting again to make sure I can articulate the vision, not just dream it. And the most life-changing part?
He said I don't need to worry about funding - he and his team will provide that once the vision is solid and well-crafted, he insisted that money isn't an issue. He is helping me make sure that my vision is solid. But he says he sees my potential or else he would have not taken time out of his very busy schedule to meet with me. He says I am on his radar.
He also told me something that stuck: move intentionally - and be willing to cut ties quickly with anyone who doesn't align with the mission. This journey isn't about pleasing everyone. It's about precision, purpose, and positioning. I'm still taking it all in, but I wanted to share this as a reminder: the right people will meet you where you are - if you're willing to show up prepared, focused, and open.
So this from @Eshe Harvey page
“This project reimagines a large, underutilized property in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood as a multi-use cultural and economic destination. Anchored in local pride but designed with global appeal, the vision includes ghost kitchens, creative studios, flexible event space, and marketplace for emerging entrepreneurs. AI driven tools will be integrated as well to assist with day-to-day operations, vendor coordination, and overall efficiency.
Strategically positioned just minutes from the forthcoming Obama Presidential Center, the development is designed to complement the anticipated rise in tourism, investment, and foot traffic across Chicago's South Side. It presents a rare opportunity to activate an iconic site with both community impact and scalable economic returns.
Currently in the planning phase-focused on gathering resident insight, cultivating brand partners, and aligning with forward-thinking investors and civic stakeholders ready to help shape a legacy project rooted in culture, commerce, and change.
Due to the unique nature of this concept, additional project details may be shared upon request and may require a mutual non-disclosure agreement (NDA).
Serious inquires only.”
So, assuming this is the venture the OP is referring to in her post, we can see this is NOT the normal beginner investment we usually see or hear about.
We don’t know the education, knowledge, experience, ability, network, etc of Eshe Harvey, nor do we know the outside support this project may generate. What we can assume from her posts is that she has great passion for the project; has a genuine belief that the project can be accomplished; and has positioned the project in a way that can attract both private and private funds, and possibly equity as well as grants. Also, Eshe Harvey appears to understand that she needs to bring in many individuals into the fold to help her achieve this projects success.
She’s shooting for the moon; but what’s wrong with that? She’s heeded the warnings (which I see as real concerns) but she being in the best position to judge doesn’t think the individual she’s met with has underhanded motives. Most people wouldn’t have made it as far as she already has.
I hope she succeeds beyond’s her wildest dreams. The best “American Success Story” are those who started with little or no capital and still were able to “put the deal together”. I’ve seen a number of successes in my almost 50 years in real estate, and far too many failures, scams, and bankruptcies. I hope this one is one of the successes.
