Guided by her passion for environmental and social impact, Emilie Baratta founded Turnbuckle to develop innovative real estate solutions for the modern world. Turnbuckle is a catalyst for positive change with roots in finance, design, building, and strategic project management.
A rising leader with twenty years of experience in mixed-use urban real estate, finance, and long-term strategy, Emilie has built a reputation for delivering LEED® certified projects focused on community impact and executed by top-notch teams. Her past work shows her commitment to serving low-income residents, seniors, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities. She delivers unparalleled service to the communities she serves with operational expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, financial acumen, and meticulous commitment to quality.
Emilie lives and works in Denver, Colorado, where she has created four innovative communities in partnership with well-respected LEED® certified developers. She is the founder of Gleam Car Wash, an infill development project devoted to job creation for underserved populations and environmental sustainability, now in two Denver locations.
Emilie’s approach to her craft defies categorization. Committed to invention and innovation, she champions projects that follow strict standards and bring rare value to communities. Emilie’s work is shaped by a thoughtful integration of financial insight, operational know-how, and a people-first design philosophy—an approach that continues to earn recognition and trust across the industry.
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Judy Carlson is the CEO and Founder of the Judy Carlson Financial Group, where she helps couples create personalized, coordinated financial plans that support the life they want to live – now and in the future.
As an Independent Fiduciary and Comprehensive Financial Planner, Judy specializes in retirement income and wealth decumulation strategies. She is a CPA, Investment Advisor Representative, licensed in life and health insurance, and certified in long-term care planning.
Judy’s mission is to help guide clients with clarity and care, building financial plans that focus on real planning built around real lives.
Learn More: https://judycarlson.com/
Investment Adviser Representative of and advisory services offered through Royal Fund Management, LLC, a SEC Registered Adviser.
Mike Saunders, MBA
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- The Inspired Impact Podcast with Judy Carlson-Interview with Emilie Baratta, Founder & CEO, Turnbuckle Development - July 22, 2025
- Interview with Allen Masri, Founder of Safe Money Income & Insurance, Discussing Achieving Peace of Mind in Retirement - July 22, 2025
- Interview with Paul Castner w/C & K Healthcare Advisors- Building Life Insurance Practices That Last - July 22, 2025