In this episode, I interview Lawanda "Elle Michell" Hall, CEO and Founder of Intelligent Intentions LLC, for a powerful and inspiring conversation. Elle is one of my only guests who intentionally pursued a career in insurance. She opens up about her early passion for math and her decision to pursue actuarial science at Georgia State University. She eventually transitioned to a concentration in risk management and insurance as she was drawn to the problem-solving possibilities. It’s no surprise she excelled in her career, but ran into limitations in corporate, which inspired her to seek out her “Oz” - somewhere Elle could show up fully herself and feel the fullness of her passion for insurance. 

We talk about her visionary work with the Professional Development Academy (PDA), which is a career readiness program that equips students in risk management with real-world coaching, exposure, and tools to confidently navigate their careers. Elle also shares an amazing perspective on integrity being something evergreen and not selectively applied. Elle challenges us to think differently about how we value people inside organizations, viewing employees as complex, volatile, and highly valuable assets.