Bound & Determined℠
63 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago -Here we hold space for women in the insurance industry to tell their stories as we learn from, grow with, support, and celebrate one another.
Hosted and produced by Meg McKeen, founder of Adjunct Advisors, LLC.
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2.04 | The Rhythm of Life with Lawanda "Elle Michell" Hall
September 21, 2020 11:45 - 35 minutes - 31 MBListen as host Meg McKeen and Lawanda "Elle Michell" Hall talk about their less traditional insurance career paths. With a foundation in the industry, you're qualified to do a lot more than you might think! 0:00 - 1:49 | Get to know Lawanda "Elle Michell" Hall and her reality in this COVID environment 1:50 - 3:17 | Co-working as a strategy for staying connected and building new connections in this virtual world 3:18 - 4:24 | Elle's great interview on Profiles In Risk where she shares more...
2.03 | Changing Your Own Story With Tammy Feller
September 08, 2020 11:45 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBListen as host Meg McKeen and Tammy Feller talk about Tammy's journey with sobriety, embracing a health-centered lifestyle, and the importance of the support system we create. We chat about goal setting and challenging ourselves - but most significantly, loving ourselves. 00:00 - 03:52 | Introduction to Tammy Feller - and how she and Meg met in the big, small world of insurance 03:53 - 05:33 | Tammy's role in the insurance industry and how life looks for her during COVID 05:34 - 09:44 ...
2.02 | Matters of the Home & Heart With Elizabeth Abramson
August 24, 2020 11:45 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBHost Meg McKeen welcomes Elizabeth Abramson in this episode to talk about Elizabeth's very personal experience with insurance in her own life. Meg lands in the hot seat as Elizabeth, a dating coach, shares her ideas and insights into the personal relationships that professional women keep. 0:00 - 9:53 | Elizabeth shares her experience with insurance at the time of a loss 9:54 - 11:00 | Why not have a dating coach on the podcast? 11:01 - 15:45 | How Elizabeth transformed her love of resear...
2.01 | Facing Insecurities Head On With Deidre Wright
August 10, 2020 12:00 - 33 minutes - 30.1 MBJoin host Meg McKeen and Deidre Wright in a candid conversation about risk-taking in business - and life - and the importance of investing in yourself. 0:00 - 9:50 | Meet Deidre Wright and learn more about her insurance career journey 9:51 - 11:45 | Moving on in order to advance in your career 11:46 - 14:40 | The creation of Deidre's business, Strategic Stories 14:41 - 19:40 | Using the principles of risk management to take little leaps 19:41 -22:10 | Leaning on your network for suppor...
1.08 | Command and Connect With Catherine Johns
April 16, 2020 10:30 - 30 minutes - 26.1 MBHost Meg McKeen is joined by Catherine Johns for a frank discussion about all the ways we play small as women in business - and life - and inspires us as we consider the ways we can take up more space. Learn practical steps for gaining expertise in speaking publicly and navigating imposter syndrome - if you didn't know this already, we all feel it! Learn more about working with Catherine here, and be sure to sign up for her newsletter. Catherine's wisdom is a gift - delivered right to yo...
1.07 | Knowledge Is Power With Barb Provost
April 02, 2020 10:30 - 43 minutes - 37.9 MBJoin host Meg McKeen as she chats with Barb Provost, founder of Purse Strings, about women as powerful decision makers in financial transactions - and our potential as salespeople, too. We talk candidly about what makes a perfect happy hour and how simple it can be to curate a perfect customer experience. Learn more about becoming a Purse Strings approved provider here. Interested in joining women in insurance sales in The Collective? Head here to learn more.
Trading Places With Olivia Schmitt
March 17, 2020 12:00 - 58 minutes - 45.7 MBJoin Meg McKeen and Olivia Schmitt as they wear all the hats in this week's episode. Meg and Olivia take turns being the host - and the guest - in this Q&A and the insights are gold. Have a listen as we talk about the importance of doing the work - and sometimes the time - sitting with discomfort and the seasons of life. We talk about career changes - are we ever too old for one? - and the importance of taking care of #1. Learn more about Momentum: 21 Insurance Sales Strategies a...
1.06 | Trading Places With Olivia Schmitt
March 17, 2020 12:00 - 58 minutes - 45.7 MBJoin Meg McKeen and Olivia Schmitt as they wear all the hats in this week's episode. Meg and Olivia take turns being the host - and the guest - in this Q&A and the insights are gold. Have a listen as we talk about the importance of doing the work - and sometimes the time - sitting with discomfort and the seasons of life. We talk about career changes - are we ever too old for one? - and the importance of taking care of #1. Learn more about Momentum: 21 Insurance Sales Strategies and Bound ...
1.05 | Meant for More With Tiffanie Demasters
March 09, 2020 10:45 - 36 minutes - 31.2 MBIn this episode, host Meg McKeen talks with Tiffanie Demasters about her decision to transition from an insurance service role to sales - and the lessons she could only learn once she got started. We talk about about the good days - and the bad - and the importance of knowing yourself, and surrounding yourself with others who know themselves, too. We'll also share opinions on insurance agent licensing requirements, compensation and why so many insurance agents have such bad reputations. L...
1.04 | The M Word With Maggie Germano
February 24, 2020 11:30 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBJoin host Meg McKeen and Maggie Germano as we dig deep into our relationship with money; we talk about the feelings - all the feelings - and she offers up some practical solutions for working through common money missteps. We talk salary negotiation and mindset, shame and confidence. You don't want to miss this one! You can learn more about Maggie's work here, and don't forget to check out the Money Circle Podcast and to join the Money Circle Facebook Group. Bound & Determined is hitting t...
1.03 | Showing Up With Amy Waninger
February 10, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 30.2 MBJoin Meg and Amy Waninger, founder of Lead At Any Level, as they talk about networking - you don't have to hate it - and putting people first. We chat about blind spots in many insurance industry leaders today and how to overcome them. We dive deeper into the use of our pronouns as we create inclusive cultures; so much goodness in this conversation. You can learn more, and download Amy's eBook, 21 Insights for Inclusive Networking, here.
1.02 | Know Your Value With Natalie Gingrich
January 27, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes - 27.8 MBListen in as host Meg McKeen and Natalie Gingrich, the founder of The Ops Authority, chat about career path - it's rarely a straight line. Learn about the skills that translate - even when the language we speak in insurance doesn't - and the value of, well, values...and of boundaries, too. Natalie sheds light on her own approach to taking risks, on loving both her work and her family, and the legacy she's creating. Learn How to Define (or Refine) Your Mission, Vision, & Values here.
1.01 | Style Is Personal With Allison Hamilton-Rohe
January 10, 2020 21:30 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBListen in as host Meg McKeen and Allison Hamilton-Rohe, the founder of Daily Outfit, chat about style - it's so much more than the clothes we wear. Learn about fluctuating body sizes, why a work uniform may not be right for you, loving the body you're in, dressing for the job - and the client - you want, and why Meg was inspired to upgrade her pajama game! Want to learn more about the about the upcoming summit, Daily Outfit Presents: Vision 2020? Head here for details.