Beyond the Resume Podcast with Robin Zeigler (Revitalizing Communities Through Retail)

In this episode of Beyond the Resume, Chris Papa interviews Robin Zeigler, Founder, CEO, and CIO of MURAL Real Estate Partners, a mission-driven firm transforming underinvested communities through strategic retail-anchored development.

Robin shares how her background as a REIT executive inspired MURAL's unique approach to mixed-use revitalization in markets like Jamaica, Queens, and Southwest Atlanta. She unpacks MURAL’s six points of advocacy, explains why retail is the “amenity of choice,” and offers career advice to aspiring real estate professionals.

🔍 Topics include public-private partnerships, equitable housing, commercial retail strategy, female leadership in CRE, and Robin’s unexpected path from accountant to entrepreneur.

👉 Whether you're in real estate, urban development, or impact investing, this conversation is packed with insights on building communities that work for everyone.

(00:45) – What MURAL Stands For: Mixed-Use Revitalization Approached Locally
(02:30) – From COO to CEO: Robin’s Transition & MURAL’s Mission
(03:18) – Why Retail Comes First in MURAL’s Mixed-Use Strategy
(04:19) – Current Projects: Jamaica, Queens & Southwest Atlanta
(05:27) – Public-Private Partnerships Explained
(06:15) – Designing from the Ground Up: Prioritizing Retail
(08:35) – Creating Neighborhoods Through Six Points of Advocacy
(12:00) – Building a (Mostly) All-Female Team
(14:30) – Robin’s Career Journey: From Accounting to Real Estate
(18:30) – The Hot Seat
(20:42) – Most Memorable Deal: DC’s Ward 7 Master Plan
(23:05) – What Robin Looks for When Hiring
(26:06) – Mentorship vs. Sponsorship in Her Career

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Links

YouTube: https://youtu.be/2VnEOvP2I4o

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/35ZJGLT

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3I3nkG9

Web: https://www.jacksonlucas.com/podcast/robin-zeigler