From Surviving to Thriving: Jamie H. Kim, CCIM

From Surviving to Thriving: Jamie H. Kim, CCIM

Author: Veronica Malolos, CCIM September 19, 2025 Duration: 24:52

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Jamie H. Kim, CCIM, founder of the Phronesis Group in California. Jamie’s story weaves together resilience, reinvention, and an unshakable faith that carried her through both professional pivots and profound personal challenges.

She shares how growing up as a latchkey kid in West LA built her self-starter spirit, leading her to graduate early from NYU Stern and land at Arthur Andersen, where she audited Fortune 500 companies in New York City. Those years became her “business bootcamp,” sharpening her discipline and eye for detail. Yet Jamie ultimately craved more creativity and independence, and her path led her back to California, into commercial real estate, and eventually to founding her own boutique firm in 2009.

Jamie opens up about the near-death health crisis that changed everything: sudden kidney failure in 2021 that left her two days from dying in her sleep. Her journey through hospitalization, dialysis, and recovery was as much about mindset and faith as it was about medicine. She recounts how she reframed her doctors’ language, visualized healing, and relied on prayer to beat impossible odds—emerging with a recalibrated view of work, balance, and life.

Beyond her professional and personal resilience, Jamie reflects on the moment she intervened in her brother’s suicide attempt, an experience that forever changed her perspective on what truly matters. Her message is clear and compassionate: every problem has a solution, but not every burden is ours to carry.

Her story is both sobering and uplifting—a testament to perseverance, resourcefulness, and the power of faith in leadership and in life.

“Carry only the burdens that are yours to carry.” — Jamie H. Kim

Connect with Veronica:

https://capstrata.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-malolos-ccim-401649218/


Connect with Jamie:

https://thephronesisgroup.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mightyfive/


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Hosted by Veronica Malolos, CCIM-Founder and CEO of Capital Stack Real Estate Group-the Women Influencers podcast moves beyond surface-level success stories to explore the nuanced realities of leadership, ambition, and personal philosophy. Each conversation delves into the practical strategies and formative experiences of women who have shaped their fields, with a particular lens on business and commercial real estate. These are not just interviews; they are deep dives into the decisions, setbacks, and pivotal moments that define a career. Veronica’s background as an operator in the Greater Orlando market informs a grounded, insightful dialogue that resonates whether you’re building a company, navigating a corporate ladder, or redefining your own path. The discussions naturally span categories from concrete business tactics to broader cultural and societal themes, reflecting the multifaceted lives these influencers lead. This podcast serves as a resource for anyone seeking authentic perspective, emphasizing that influence is cultivated through resilience and insight as much as through achievement. Listen for candid reflections on balancing ambition with life’s other demands, the philosophical underpinnings of a leadership style, and the often-unspoken challenges of carving out space in competitive industries. It’s a series dedicated to amplifying voices that not only succeed but also thoughtfully pave the way for others.
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