Her Story
About Latisha
Latisha Perkins is the founder of May Bridge Development in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She has spent eight years in the construction field, founding her company five years ago after earlier experience as a licensed real estate agent and property manager. Perkins transitioned into construction after overseeing renovations and flipping houses, later working on a $12 million mixed-use development project. Her company focuses on government and federal contracts, including work for the National Park Service, Department of Defense, Veterans Administration, and a recent USDA contract valued at approximately $2.2 million annually. She secured a $300,000 can-do financing grant and holds a GC license after passing the exam multiple times. Perkins leads a team of four, with plans to expand, and emphasizes strategic thinking and systems for success. She attributes her achievements to consistency and a drive rooted in avoiding the poverty she experienced as a child, while valuing alignment and intentionality in her work.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Latisha
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to consistency, never giving up, and my drive to avoid reliving the poverty I experienced as a child. I always wanted to make a better life and not have to deal with no food, lights off, or staying with people.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Believe in yourself. People will only believe in you if you believe in yourself. You gotta be your biggest cheerleader.
03What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Alignment and being intentional. I'm all about alignment.
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