Meet Delisea & Brooke

Delisea Carter, Founder & Principal Strategist | Brooke Bengard, Co-Founder & COO

Helping businesses grow is my passion

I've been a serial entrepreneur for most of my adult life, and my true passion has always been the same: taking a business that needs help — or even just an idea — and making it extraordinary.

I believe the best solutions come from thinking differently. That's not just a philosophy; it's how I've built my career. In my early 20s, I purchased a struggling business and grew it into a thriving success — not through aggressive sales tactics, but through the simple, powerful practice of building genuine relationships.

When I entered the real estate world, success followed quickly — but not because I treated it as transactions. I saw every client as a family looking for more than a house. They needed a home in a community where their children could thrive, in a neighborhood that matched their lifestyle. My job was to find that — not just close a deal. I've spent over a year building trust with out-of-state clients by phone and email before they ever set foot in Texas. When they finally made the move, they arrived confident and informed, ready to find the home they'd been dreaming of. That human-centered approach earned me recognition as one of the top 1% of real estate agents in the DFW market.

I also took a simple concept — a custom furniture company — and built it into a destination that drew customers from across the country. I formed strategic partnerships with businesses whose work complemented ours, creating a network where everyone benefited. Within 18 months, we were named "Best In The South" by Southern Living Magazine. Our story appeared in prestigious publications, on the cover of the Texas State Travel Guide, and in Texas Monthly and Texas Highways.

None of this happened by chance. It happened because I invested in relationships — authentically, consistently, and with genuine care.

These are just a few of the businesses I've built. Not every story made the magazines, but each one taught me something valuable about what it takes to grow something meaningful.

"There is nothing that brings me more joy than knowing I helped someone solve a problem, reach a goal, or achieve a dream."

That's why I founded The Cartwell Group — to bring my experience and approach to a wider stage. To connect businesses whose paths might otherwise never cross. To offer a fresh perspective, to do what others aren't doing, so the businesses I serve stay one step ahead — and achieve what matters most to them.

Delisea Carter
30+ Years of Experience
Top 1% DFW Real Estate
Award Winning Brands

Relationships built on trust

I've always believed the strongest businesses are built through genuine relationships, meaningful experiences, and the way we make people feel. At my core, I am passionate about creating positive experiences and lasting memories that people can carry with them long after a project, partnership, or transaction is complete.

Throughout my career—whether in business development, real estate, strategic partnerships, media, or community engagement—my approach has remained the same: listen carefully, understand what people truly need, and find thoughtful ways to help them succeed. I want every person I work with to feel genuinely valued, supported, and cared for.

I currently serve as Director of Business Development for anywAIR, where I lead growth initiatives, develop strategic partnerships, and build long-term client relationships. I also serve as President of anywAIR UP, our affordable housing division. For me, this work is about more than technology—it is about creating opportunity, strengthening communities, and positively impacting the everyday lives of the people who call them home.

My background in residential and luxury real estate taught me that clients are never simply completing a transaction. They are trusting you with an important moment in their lives, and that trust deserves genuine care, attention, and advocacy.

I earned my degree in Business Administration and Communications from Loyola Marymount University and have been fortunate to support several philanthropic and community organizations throughout my career.

What brings me the greatest fulfillment is knowing I helped someone solve a problem, reach a goal, or create an experience they will remember in a positive way. To me, success is not measured only by what we accomplish, but by the relationships we build, the memories we help create, and the positive impact people carry forward.

"Success is not measured only by what we accomplish, but by the relationships we build, the memories we help create, and the positive impact people carry forward."

I joined The Cartwell Group because I believe in the power of authentic partnership—putting the right people in the right rooms, creating experiences that matter, and building something that lasts. I’m proud to help lead a company that puts relationships at the center of everything we do.

Brooke Bengard
Loyola Marymount Business & Communications
Director Business Development
President anywAIR UP Housing

Helping businesses become more visible, connected, and influential

Every brand has a story. Our job is to make sure the right people hear it. Through strategic partnerships, community engagement, and relationship-based growth, we help businesses across Texas build the visibility they deserve.