Real Estate Panel Moderated by Sabaina Malik
The Living Luxe Design Show, in partnership with Living Luxe Magazine, once again established itself as one of Canada’s most important intersections of luxury design, real estate, and lifestyle leadership.
This year’s event brought together a highly curated audience of industry leaders, developers, designers, and business professionals, all gathered around a shared focus: how the definition of luxury living and real estate leadership is evolving in real time.
At the center of that dialogue was a defining moment of the show — a real estate panel moderated by Sabaina Malik, founder of M Industries and The Notables, and a brand strategist known for working with influential leaders and organizations to build positioning that extends beyond industry into reputation, trust, and long-term authority.
Rather than operating as a traditional market discussion, the panel was structured as a strategic conversation about leadership inside a changing real estate landscape — where brand, trust, relationships, and visibility are becoming as critical as market knowledge itself.
The conversation reflected a clear shift underway in the industry: real estate is no longer defined solely by transactions, but by positioning, perception, and long-term credibility within the communities professionals serve.
Sabaina Malik guided the discussion through themes that are increasingly shaping the next era of the industry, including how top performers are building enduring businesses, adapting to market cycles, and strengthening influence in an environment where attention and trust are the new currency.
The panel brought together some of the most recognized voices in Canadian real estate:
Panelists
- Barry Cohen
Founder and Team Leader, Cohen Estates & Homes - Ben Wong
President, KW Living Realty & Skybourne Developments - Carlo Racioppo
Founder & CEO, Royal LePage Realty Plus - Simeon Papailias
Entrepreneur, Founder of Broker’s Playbook, Partner, REC Canada
Together, the panel explored what it means to lead in today’s market — not by reacting to conditions, but by actively shaping perception, building trust, and developing businesses designed for long-term resilience.
A consistent theme emerged throughout the discussion: the most successful leaders are no longer defined solely by production metrics, but by their ability to build reputation, influence, and sustained relevance within their markets.
The conversation also highlighted a broader industry shift:
- Clients are prioritizing expertise and trust over access alone
- Relationships are becoming a primary driver of long-term business growth
- Brand reputation is increasingly influencing competitive advantage
- Leadership visibility is now a defining factor in market positioning
What distinguished this panel was not only the depth of expertise in the room, but the caliber of leadership perspectives represented — professionals who are actively shaping how modern real estate leadership is defined in Canada.
The Living Luxe Design Show continues to serve as a convergence point for design, architecture, lifestyle, and real estate — bringing together industries that increasingly overlap in shaping how people live, invest, and build.
For M Industries, the panel reinforced its role in curating and contributing to high-level industry dialogue around influence, positioning, and the evolving definition of leadership within real estate.
We extend our gratitude to Living Luxe Magazine and the Living Luxe Design Show for providing a platform that consistently elevates industry conversation and brings together leaders who are actively shaping the future of luxury living in Canada.
As the industry continues to evolve, so too does the importance of forums like this — where strategy, leadership, and perspective converge to define what comes next.