In this powerful episode, Tamara and Danielle Thompson share a conversation with Monica May-Dunn, CEO of Arizona Escrow & Financial Corporation, as she shares her inspiring journey from employee to CEO — and eventually, owner of the company.

Monica opens up about standing out in a male-dominated industry, building a culture that empowers others, and learning to delegate and release control to grow. Her story is proof that positivity is power and a reminder that women are more than just a seat at the table; they're leading from it.

What You'll Learn:

• How Monica stepped up into the CEO role of Arizona Escrow

• Why Monica took the risk and decided to buy the company

• How women business owners can stand out in a male-dominated industry

• Team empowerment and recognition

• Why company culture stems from leadership

• Giving back to the community

• The power of delegation and letting go of control

• Building other leaders in the company

• Our reaction determines our outcomes

• Why we should let professionals handle our accounting

Favorite Quotes:

"Bringing everybody in as a leader, empowering all my staff and my team, and also recognizing that we're all human—our team, right now, we're family."

"Women and men tend to think differently. Even a show that we had earlier, the gal was talking about the women are born with a larger frontal cortex. We think differently!"

"When you put the time, effort, leadership, and thought into doing something and impacting people, there are so many more opportunities for women to step in."

"One of the things that we, as women, don't give ourselves enough credit because we are juggling so many things, you don't get the recognition that we can balance and we're a bit more organized."

"How we react to different situations really can determine how the outcome is."

Monica May-Dunn's expertise and leadership have been instrumental in propelling Arizona Escrow & Financial (AEF) to the forefront of the escrow and financial services industry. She began her journey with the company in 1990 as the assistant to the Controller and swiftly advanced to Controller by 1992. Recognizing her exceptional skills and dedication, she was appointed VP/CFO in 2000, further solidifying her pivotal role within the organization. Her career continued to ascend as she became Vice President in 2010. In 2023, Monica's commitment and vision culminated in her becoming the 100% owner of AEF, marking a significant milestone in both her career and the company's history. Under her leadership, AEF has flourished, earning recognition for excellence and innovation. Monica was honored as one of Arizona's Most Influential Women in 2024, a testament to her impact and leadership in the industry. She remains dedicated to shaping the future of AEF and the community it serves.

Connect with Monica May-Dunn!

• Website: https://www.arizonaescrow.com/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arizonaescrow/#

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-may-dunn-b19a04b/

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