Julie T. Fox: The Pipeline’s Mission for Women in CRE

Welcome to this episode of The Tori Nook Talk Show. In this conversation, Tori sits down with Julie T. Fox, Co-Founder of The Pipeline, a national community created to connect and advance women in retail real estate. From regional events to a private app and curated subgroups, The Pipeline gives women across the country a place to learn, collaborate, and grow together.

They talk about why Julie launched The Pipeline, how the group grew from a small regional meet-up to a multi-region network, and what it really looks like to support women beyond transactions. The discussion covers career paths, mentorship, job changes, burnout, and practical support for everything from ICSC prep to investing and leadership. You also get a behind-the-scenes look at the investment club, landlord and retailer subgroups, and the vision for bringing The Pipeline model to markets like the Midwest.

Topics covered:

• Why The Pipeline was created for women in retail real estate
• Relationship-driven networking vs. purely transactional connections
• How regional chapters, virtual events, and the app work together
• Inside the investment club, landlord leasing group, and retailer subgroup
• Career support, self-advocacy, and navigating job changes or burnout
• National expansion, Midwest growth, and how to get involved\

Whether you are a woman in CRE, a leader building teams, or someone who cares about community in business, this episode gives a clear picture of what real support can look like in retail real estate.