Katie Trott
Partner, Foundry Commercial
"Diet isn’t just food. It’s what you read, watch, and allow in your energy".
My Story
Katie Trott has spent over two decades mastering the business of commercial real estate, and in the process, mastering herself. A Partner at Foundry Commercial and one of the firm’s original team members, Katie advises top office and industrial occupiers across the
country on everything from site selection to acquisitions, negotiations, and build-to-suits. She’s a leader in her field, a finalist for multiple businesswoman awards, and a key voice in shaping Tampa Bay’s real estate future.
But her most powerful transformation didn’t happen in the boardroom, it happened within. In the face of personal trauma, Katie made the life-altering decision to rebuild herself from the inside out – mentally, emotionally and physically. She rewired her mindset, set fierce boundaries, eliminated toxicity, and chose peace over perfection. That internal shift became the foundation for every external success that followed, beginning with being named a finalist for the Tampa Bay Business Journal Business Woman of the Year. As a stronger, bolder and prouder version of herself, Katie uses this transformative experience as a tool to help others, who haven’t come out of the fire yet.
Meditation has led her to living a much healthier, happier and fulfilling life. Even though she still loves her Bravo shows for mindless entertainment after a long day, her priorities have completely shifted for the better.
What makes her the happiest?
Quality time with the people who showed up and stood strong for her, and the mindset that turns everyday moments into magic.
What advice would she give her younger self?
Stop pleasing people, love and respect yourself, and do not play it small. Boundaries are not rude, they’re sacred.
