Janie Yu, 30
Co-founder, BuiltWell; Affiliate Broker, Real Estate Partners Chattanooga
Who's your favorite "Game of Thrones" character? Never watched the series.
Which GOT character do you think you would be?
Arya Stark. I saw a quote from the actress describing her character: "She's feisty, a bit of a rebel, a tomboy. She is also quite brave and quick-thinking. She wants to be listened to but sees everything very black-and-white." That's pretty much me in a nutshell. The fact that I am also close to the size of this character, it's perfect. Don't underestimate the small ladies with the fancy, petite swords!
Who would you have put on the Iron Throne?
The person who magically made the Starbucks coffee appear. They either have magical powers to travel in time or were way ahead of the curve in Winterfell.
Last book you read and/or show you binge-watched?
Binge-watched "The Great British Baking Show" for the 100th time. Who doesn't love sweets with a side of British accents? I just watch a lot of food shows.
If you ruled the world (or Chattanooga), what would you change?
I would break down boundaries. I would love to see more diversity of people in race, faith and age come together and create a better future.
Who would be on your advisory council?
While launching BuiltWell, I've had the best team of people around me. Heed PR will make sure I present myself well to the public; Tiny Giant will make my kingdom look pretty; Jelks Law will make sure everything is protected in my land; the great people at Real Estate Partners Chattanooga, who have given me great advice in areas I never would have thought of myself; Wilmari Hamilton, who will make sure my kingdom is the most organized kingdom in the land (IT WILL SPARK JOY); and finally my husband, who has been encouraging me to be the best lady boss I can be and supporting me through it all.
Is ruler a position you'd even want?
I'd rather not be a ruler. I think you can make more of a difference in the world as a normal commoner. You can fully devote your time to what means most to you and you don't have to answer to politics and all that other stuff; you can call your own shots. I'd rather be a ninja that saves the world.
What drives you professionally and/or personally?
My faith and love for family pushes me to do and be the best version of myself I can be.
What's one thing you'd really like to accomplish? Has that goal changed over the years?
I've always told myself I would like to start a restaurant, but that goal has changed over the years. Maybe more of a blog or ready[made] meals? Who knows