When discussing what has become a strong successful almost 20-year career as a REALTOR®, Jenny Mateyoke immediately points out that none of the accomplishments would be as fruitful without living every day and going through every transaction with a servant's heart. That particular mindset has driven Mateyoke to not only create a successful career in the realty business, but also as a philanthropist in the community and mentor to those finding their own path in the business.

Mateyoke, who grew up in Lexington and currently resides in Richmond, originally started on a much different path. After receiving a degree in healthcare administration from the University of Kentucky, Mateyoke spent her first 12 years out of school in long-term healthcare. She enjoyed the work, mostly in long-term care facilities, but found herself wanting more.

“One day I woke up and wanted my success or failure to depend on myself and nobody else,” Mateyoke said. “I spoke to an agent in Lexington about a potential real estate career. Shortly thereafter, I took the two-week course, quit my healthcare job and never looked back.”