2025 Houston Women Leading Real Estate Awards in Houston

Candra Brown

Candra Brown is a visionary entrepreneur, award-winning real estate leader, and builder reshaping the future of construction and community development. She is recognized as the first Black woman in the United States to solely found and lead a construction and development firm while simultaneously serving as the builder, developer, contractor, and licensed REALTOR®.

Roots & Early Leadership
Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Candra earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Houston. She began her professional journey as a science teacher and volleyball coach, leading her Pearland ISD team to an undefeated season and district championship. This early success—rooted in discipline, excellence, and leadership—became the foundation of her approach to business and development.

Real Estate Expertise & International Reach
Her passion for real estate grew into a full professional career. Candra holds multiple certifications and designations, including:
National Commercial Real Estate Advisor
Luxury Listing Specialist
Resort & Second Home Property Specialist
Certified Real Estate Investment Planning Specialist
Certified International Sales Agent (CIPS equivalent)
Her international certification allows her to operate in global markets including Ghana, Mexico, Belize, Dominican Republic, and England.

BEDDIEO: Redefining Construction & Development
In 2021, she founded BEDDIEO Construction & Design, a minority-owned firm specializing in residential, commercial, and sustainable development. BEDDIEO is built on resilience, equity, and innovation—serving both private clients and community-centered initiatives.
BEDDIEO has since expanded into a full ecosystem that includes:
HOUSE OF BEDDIEO – a luxury home goods and lifestyle brand
BEDDIEO School of Real Estate, Construction & Design – launching soon to certify youth and adults in high-demand trades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, project management, carpentry)
Coffee & Construction™ – an immersive workshop series educating new builders, future developers, and minority investors
Developer’s Circle – a hands-on mentorship and training program equipping aspiring developers with the knowledge, systems, and guidance to build real projects from start to finish

Leadership, Advocacy & Industry Influence
Candra serves in key leadership roles across major real estate and housing organizations, including:
Treasurer, Houston Black Real Estate Association (HBREA)
Board Member, Texas Association of Real Estate Brokers (TAREB)
Advisory Board Member, HAR Engage Advisory
Advisory Board Member, HAR Governmental Affairs & Fort Bend Political Affairs
PR Committee Member, National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB)
Graduate of Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women Cohort 7
Member of ForbesBLK
Her work centers around housing equity, development education, policy influence, and creating access for underserved communities and emerging minority developers.

Creative Work & Community Impact
Candra is also a film producer and former host of the Emmy-nominated television show The American Dream: Selling Houston, amplifying real estate stories, community culture, and local development.
She is the founder of the Sweet Dreams Sweet Life Foundation, focused on uplifting underserved youth through empowerment, education, and mental wellness.

The Vision
Candra believes in building more than structures—she builds people, opportunity, and legacy. Her mission is to create resilient communities, empower future developers, and pave the way for generations of minority builders and real estate professionals.
This is her blueprint—and she’s just getting started.

BEDDIEO Construction & Design

Founder