Why now? Why would one choose now to reinvent themselves? Linda Rocha was Director of Development/Marketing for Dance Alive National Ballet, a professional, international touring Ballet company based in Gainesville for 10 years. Always having the desire to be in the real estate industry, Linda is now a Realtor with Keller Williams Gainesville Realty Partners on Team Dynamo. Linda is currently serving as Vice President on the Board for Alachua County Hospitality Council, a Diplomat for the Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce, sits on the Board for the County's Tourist Development Council, has received 2023 Community Service Champion Award, has served on the Advisory Board for the Cotton Club Cultural Museum, and is also participating in this year's Leadership Gainesville Program. She has a passion for this community, its rich history, arts and culture. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx