Founder of Inspire New Homes, Asha Agarwal, has received two nominations at the Multicultural INSPIRE Awards 2027, recognising her contribution to leadership, entrepreneurship and creating opportunities for others.

The nominations are for Outstanding Contribution to Leadership and Most Inspirational Entrepreneur of the Year, and these mark another significant milestone in a career built on resilience, determination and a belief that where you start in life should never determine how far you can go.

Starting with nothing, building towards everything

Asha’s journey into the property industry was far from conventional. Growing up on a council estate, experiencing homelessness as a teenager and starting her career without established industry connections means she understands first-hand the barriers that can prevent talented individuals from reaching their potential. But those early experiences helped shape the determination and ambition that would eventually take her into senior leadership positions across the housing and property sector.

Over more than two decades, Asha has built a successful career working with some of the industry’s leading organisations, including holding a Sales Director position at Savills, before taking the step to establish her own consultancy in 2020. Today, Inspire New Homes is an award-winning sales and marketing consultancy supporting local authorities, housing associations and developers to improve sales performance, strengthen customer experience and help more people access homeownership.

Alongside her consultancy work, Asha has become a recognised voice across the housing industry, contributing to leadership discussions, speaking at industry events, judging prestigious property awards and mentoring professionals looking to progress in their careers.

Her journey has also shaped a belief that continues to guide her work: Talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn’t.

Recognition Beyond Personal Achievement

The Multicultural INSPIRE Awards celebrate individuals making a meaningful contribution across business, leadership, community, education and other sectors.

For Asha, being nominated in two categories represents more than a personal pride; it shows recognition of her professional achievements and how far she’s come in the eyes of her peers, and that means everything.

The Outstanding Contribution to Leadership nomination reflects her commitment to developing people, building high-performing teams and creating environments where individuals feel supported, trusted and empowered to succeed.

The Most Inspirational Entrepreneur of the Year nomination recognises her journey of building a business from the ground up, navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship and continuing to develop new opportunities within an evolving industry.

Reflecting on the nominations, Asha said:

“Our past doesn’t define us — it refines us. Every challenge I faced became part of the foundation that built my purpose. I’ve been fortunate to have people who believed in me and opened doors at important moments in my career. I want to do the same for others, particularly women who have the talent and ambition but may not always have access to the right opportunities.”

Opening Doors Through Inspire Your Story

Asha’s commitment to supporting others extends beyond her consultancy work.

Through Inspire Your Story, her monthly newsletter, she shares honest reflections, career lessons and conversations about leadership, opportunity and navigating the property industry. Created to make industry knowledge more accessible, the newsletter explores the experiences, challenges and decisions that shape successful careers, including the lessons that are not always shared openly.

For Asha, sharing these experiences is an important part of helping others navigate their own journeys with greater confidence and understanding. The ambition is simple: to encourage more people to believe in what is possible, challenge the barriers they encounter and recognise that success rarely follows one predetermined path.

Introducing ‘Inspire The Next Table’: Launching April 2027

Building on this commitment, Asha is preparing to launch Inspire The Next Table, a six-month leadership and career acceleration programme for ambitious women working across real estate and the built environment. Launching in April 2027, the programme has been developed to address a challenge Asha has witnessed throughout her career: talented and capable women who have the experience and potential to progress but may lack the confidence, visibility, networks or sponsorship needed to reach senior leadership positions.

The programme will combine practical leadership development workshops delivered by experienced facilitators, insights from senior industry leaders, structured mentoring and opportunities to build meaningful professional relationships. Participants will work through six stages of leadership development, designed to strengthen their confidence, professional presence, strategic thinking and readiness for more senior roles.

Having experienced the difference that access, encouragement and sponsorship can make, Asha hopes to create a programme that supports women not only in developing their capabilities but also in accessing opportunities that can accelerate their careers.

Leadership is not just about earning a seat at the table. It is also about creating space for those coming next.

The Next Chapter for Inspire

Since establishing Inspire New Homes in 2020, Asha has continued to develop the business around a commitment to delivering results while keeping people at the heart of housing. As the business enters its next chapter, the focus is on expanding its specialist services across sales, marketing, customer experience and aftercare, while strengthening its wider contribution to leadership development and social impact.

For Asha, the connection between these ambitions is personal.

Having experienced housing insecurity at a young age, she understands that housing represents far more than bricks and mortar. It can provide the stability, security and foundation from which people begin to build their futures. That understanding continues to influence the way Inspire works with clients, supports communities and approaches opportunities for growth.

The two INSPIRE Awards nominations are a moment to reflect on how far on this  journey Asha has come, but they also represent something more important: the opportunity to continue building a business that delivers meaningful results and creates lasting impact.

Success is not simply about how far you climb. It is about the doors you open for others along the way.

About Inspire New Homes

Inspire New Homes is an award-winning housing sales and marketing consultancy. Working with local authorities, housing associations and private developers, they provides specialist expertise across new homes sales, marketing, customer experience, aftercare and strategic advisory services.

Through its wider initiatives, including Inspire Your Story and Inspire The Next Table, the business is also committed to championing leadership, opportunity and positive change across the property industry.

To learn more about Inspire New Homes and its services, get in touch:

📞 07398 992 228
📧 info@inspirenewhomes.co.uk