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In this episode (Part 1) we talk to Teresa Kitchens, owner of Sterling Insurance Group in Texas and host of the Power Women In Insurance Podcast. Teresa opens up about her story, her family story, and how she learned how to let go of her Anger and gave herself permission to embrace her perfect and powerful self. Powerful Stuff!

Episode Highlights:

Key Takeaway:

"By overcoming hard things it makes us better"

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In this episode, we talk to Allyson Padilla about her family-owned insurance agency and her transition back after working in the corporate world for a few years. She tells us the importance of community and how they have been able to succeed by supporting all local businesses and residents while scaling their family business.

Episode Highlights:

Key Takeaway:

"The same opportunities should be available to everyone. If you want it, go for it. I know it may occasionally be challenging, but you can do it."

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In this episode, we talk to Colleen, CEO of CalNonProfits Insurance Services, about her becoming the story. She takes us thru a journey of much sentiment and discovery. Navigating the Insurance Industry as a woman, a single mother, and a man's world are some of the highlights you will find. With a hunger for learning and a passion for helping others, she has been able to climb the ladder and create a name for herself and succeed regardless of all the hurdles presented to her during the past 30+ years.

Episode Highlights:

Key Takeaway:

"Continue to learn and have confidence in your abilities."

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* Episode In Spanish**

Aún en el 2021 todavía vemos como en nuestra sociedad la mujer es marginalizada y discriminada en ciertos aspectos. En este episodio queremos cerrar el mes de la historia de la mujer con broche de oro y hablamos sobre la importancia de conocer a la mujer sus historias, limitaciones y aspeactos culturales para poder proveerle con una guia de empoderamiento y facilitarle un mejor futuro. Nuestra invitada Sydmarie Rodriguez, Trabajadora Social Clinica, nos trae diferentes perspectivas de su labor con diferentes culturas de LatinoAmerica. 

Social Worker For Women & Children

In this episode, we interview Julie Webb and she navigates with us thru opening a new business during Covid and how to stay positive regardless of the circumstances. A positive mindset can bring a new perspective and staying committed helps you bring your dreams to reality.

Episode Highlights:

Key Takeaway:

"Start somewhere by making a list of the things you want to do and checking off one of them. It was a huge help to me, and when I can do that, it makes me feel a little better and gives me the courage to move on to the next thing and keep moving forward."

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In this episode, we interview Lyndsay Kooistra who came to be a shareholder and achieve her goals by not being bold, but by speaking up and getting agreement about her future.

Episode Highlights:

Key Takeaway:

"Utilize your assets, expand upon them, and have confidence in yourself. I realize it seems a little corny, but I remember asking my son, upon his return from soccer practice, what he had learned that day. I said that you should have confidence in yourself."

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**This episode is in Spanish**

En el episodio de esta semana nos acompaña Caroline Acosta. Actualmente es esposa, madre a tiempo completo y emprende en dos negocios de ropa y fotografía, respectivamente. Caroline es puertorriqueña y reside en Davenport, Fl.  Para ella el derecho de la igualdad a la mujer es importante y nos reafirma porque la como mujeres valientes  debemos ser portavoz de inspiración y empoderamiento.

 God, Family, Courage & Gutsy Threads

In this episode, we chat with Jessica about her passion for literacy and helping veterans and how she has been able to intertwine her passion and career at Safeco Insurance.

Episode Highlights:

Key Takeaway:

"We must take care of our mental health, therefore it's crucial that we accept that we cannot control everything and concentrate only on the things that we can. Otherwise, it's easy to become overwhelmed and spiral out of control. That is very crucial."

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In this episode, we feature Cassandra Koegel. Cassandra is the Membership Engagement Director at the Massachusetts Association of Insurance and also she represents the Northeast at the BIG I Yong Agent Committee. She loves the Insurance Industry and her passion for insurance was born out of a story you don't want to miss!

Episode Highlights:

Key Takeaway:

"It taught me that, regardless of gender, you have to put in a little bit more effort to demonstrate your ability."

Resources:

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**This Episode Is In Spanish** 

En este episodio celebramos el mes de la mujer! Despues de 20 años Nalín y yo nos reencontramos para hablar sobre la trayectoria de su vida, cambios y aceptacion de la mujer. Nalín fue mi maestra e inspiración and sigue siendo una educadora excepcional en el amor y la unificacion. Es un episodio que te inspirara a tomar un segundo para evaluar tus desiciones y contemplar las posibilidades que te esperan si aprendes a aceptarte como ser humano y darte permiso a vivir.