In this powerful episode, Bridgette sits down with Shannon Smith, a registered health information technician, certified medical coder, and licensed insurance broker who defied the odds.

Shannon reveals:

💡 The Hidden Link: Why insurance is financial literacy (and how it saves lives in underserved communities).

🚧 No Mentor? No Problem: How she conquered a male-dominated industry alone—and now mentors others.

🤝 The Ripple Effect: “Pour into one person, they’ll pour into another” (her blueprint for community change).

Connect with Shannon:

Website: thebenefitsbridge.com

Instagram: @IAmShannonT

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Podcast Producer:

Jay Wilson (Contact: beacons.ai/podcastmechanic)

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