Blanca E. Johnson: Reinventing Success 

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Nicaraguan, by the Grace of God, Blanca E. Johnson grew up in a family of successful business owners. From a young age, she learned the value of good customer service and hard work while helping at El Coliseo, her family’s restaurant. Beyond providing high-quality food, she also shared her artistic talents as a classical dancer, playing the guitar, singing, and wearing colorful costumes. Sandino, the revolutionary leader of Nicaragua, forced her family to move to Miami, and El Coliseo found a new home. After a few years, the restaurant closed due to her father’s illness, and Johnson sought a new career. 

Working for a recognized financial institution, she advanced rapidly, learning every job in detail until becoming the head of compliance. “I don’t like breaking the rules,” says Johnson, which made the position a great fit for her. As a risk analyst, she worked internationally, achieving great success and recognition. Johnson earned a good salary and had a life full of luxuries. When she found members of the bank’s staff were breaking the rules, including senior executives, she had to report it. Doing so cost her a 30-year career in the banking industry due to retaliation. “I went from having everything to having nothing.” 

She found herself in a dark place, battling depression. In hindsight, Johnson saw this as a turning point. God, she believes, was showing her a better path. “I had become a very arrogant person,” she admits. In 2011, her sister welcomed her in New Orleans. 

Once again, she had to reinvent herself. Johnson recovered financially, working for cruise ship companies and Pan-American Life. Within five years, she had bought a house. More importantly, she transformed into a more humble and compassionate person, a change she is proud of.

In 2018, she decided to work independently as a Realtor for Keller Williams, and as she had done many times before, she learned everything about real estate. With her previous experience in finance and business management, Blanca has all the tools needed to get results for her clients. “Nothing stops me from achieving my goals,” she says.  

Johnson’s achievements speak volumes about her capabilities. As the V.P. for KW Chispa Southeast, a Top 20 Selling Producer and host of the American Dream TV Show, she has proven her expertise in the real estate industry. Her motto, “With Blanca, it is possible,” instills confidence in her clients that they can achieve their dream of finding a new home. 

In New Orleans, Johnson reinvented herself, found love, and currently dedicates herself to motivating those around her to achieve their goals. She firmly believes success is always within reach, regardless of one’s starting point. “The only block you have in life is yourself,” she says. Johnson is a pioneer of home-buying seminars and is committed to educating her clients with her direct and honest personality. “What I wouldn’t buy for myself, I wouldn’t sell to a client,” she asserts, underlining her dedication to her clients’ success. To buy or sell a property, contact her at (504) 496-5100 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..