Vanessa Villela, a renowned real estate professional, has recently announced her involvement in a groundbreaking project in Brentwood, Los Angeles. This multimillion-dollar development, located in one of her favorite neighborhoods, is set to be the pinnacle of her career. Collaborating with a team of exceptional professionals, including Marco Rufo, a highly esteemed real estate expert in California, Villela expresses her excitement about this dream come true opportunity.
The project, known as 1830 Mango Way, is an architectural masterpiece situated in the prestigious Brentwood neighborhood of lower Mandeville Canyon. With its prime location on a private road, this stunning residence offers breathtaking 270-degree panoramic views. The development team behind this extraordinary project includes Real Estate Developer Vista Engineering and Building, as well as interior design firm O+L Building projects. Villela highlights the luxurious features of the property, which boasts 6 bedrooms, 7 baths, 2 powder rooms, a 7-car garage, a home gym, outdoor and indoor pools, a sauna, a movie theater, a salon, a massage room, and a 500-bottle wine cellar. Every aspect of the residence has been meticulously designed to provide an unparalleled living experience. Villela emphasizes that this property presents a unique opportunity to embrace a lifestyle of absolute luxury.
Expressing her enthusiasm for the project, Villela states, “This is undoubtedly a project that surpasses all expectations, and I am thrilled to be a part of it.”

Reflecting on valuable life lessons she has learned along her journey, she emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships, maintaining a positive mindset, and embracing failure as a stepping stone to success. Villela believes that setbacks and mistakes provide valuable opportunities for growth and underscores the significance of self-belief, perseverance, and continuous learning as keys to achieving success.
Villela also reflects on the significance of being a person of influence. According to her, it means inspiring, motivating, and guiding others through actions, ideas, and achievements. She believes that as a person of influence, one has the power to create meaningful change in the lives of others by sharing knowledge, providing positive guidance, and serving as a source of inspiration. Villela encourages individuals to lead by example and empower others to reach their full potential and achieve their own successes.
Quoting Eleanor Roosevelt, Villela states, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” This quote resonates with her own journey and reinforces the idea that having faith in one’s dreams is the key to a successful future.
Reflecting on her personal background, Villela acknowledges the challenges she faced growing up. Her parents’ divorce at the age of seven brought significant change to her life. However, she found strength and inspiration in her mother, who became her superhero. Villela expresses gratitude for her mother’s love, resilience, and support, which have shaped her into the person she is today.
This article feature is from our annual special edition issue, the L.A. STYLE Magazine Most Influential of 2023.