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Women Leading Kansas City’s Culinary and Real Estate Scene

17 September 2025

Welcome to WIRED: Stories of Impactful Women! In this episode, hosts Kimberly Downs and Heather Luce sit down with Cheryl Hartel and Jenny Vergara—two powerhouse women leading Kansas City’s culinary and commercial real estate industries. Discover how these women use their passion for food and business to uplift other women, foster community, and spark change. We dive into: Jenny’s journey from food writer and Test Kitchen founder to commercial real estate specialist Cheryl’s transformation from restaurateur to real estate developer The mission and impact… Video by YouTube channel.

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