Liv Louder

Episode Lucky #13 of Liv Louder is here! On this VERY special International Women's Day 2022 I am THRILLED to bring you this conversation with Kim Beach, Founder & CEO of InsureWomen!   I met Kim a couple of months ago via Zoom and I could tell instantly there was something special about her energy.  She shared a little bit about her background and how she got into the insurance industry (Did I mention that she's also the owner of Village Insurance, an independent agency in the Cincinnati, OH area?!).  And then she started talking about her passion to empower female insurance consumers and create a community for other women in the industry...she had me at "hello."   After a soft launch locally in Cincinnati, InsureWomen is going Coast to Coast on March 8, 2022!  (Link below for you to click & join!) Listen in as we talk about how Kim's road led her to open her own agency and start InsureWomen!  We discuss the importance of following our inner curiosity (sometimes into the unknown), letting go of living small and believing that really great things are possible. Yes, we kickoff this conversation with a lot of football talk (pun intended), but there is so much warmth and energy as this interview goes on.    Kim has definitely inspired me and I know, without a doubt, that she will inspire you to Liv Louder! Connect with Kim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimbeach/ Learn More & JOIN InsureWomen: https://www.insurewomen.com/   

Episode #12 of Liv Louder is here!! You are not hearing double.  This is the Liv Mashup with not just one, but TWO Liv's.   I had the HUGE privilege to sit down with the amazing and talented, Liv Coffman of Openly.  I have only known Liv for a few months, but have been impressed by her and the Openly platform from the moment our world's collided.  I knew I wanted to get to know her more... Liv is a Business Development Manager at Openly, Inc, an insuretech company helping independent agents rethink how they quote and sell personal lines.  But there's so much more to Liv's story... Listen in as we talk about how the heck Liv found her way into the insurance industry and why she loves it.  We also talk about her EARLY morning routine, how the culture at Openly helps her continue growing, and her plans to continue inspiring change in this wonderful industry we call home.   This conversation definitely has a little bit of everything.  Yes, there's a little fashion commentary, but there's also a lot of heart woven into every part of this interview.   I am so honored to have had this time with Liv and appreciate the honesty and vulnerability she poured into our chat.   I know that she has inspired me and she will inspire you to Liv Louder!   Connect with Liv: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liv-coffman-b06ba294/ Learn more about Openly: https://www.linkedin.com/company/openlyinc/ https://openly.com/  

Episode #11 of Liv Louder is here! A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to be a guest on the Awkward Insurance Podcast hosted by the lovely and talented Dustyne Bryant and Cat Ferris.  I agreed to the interview on one condition: they had to return the favor.  And true to their word, they sat down with me to be "grilled" on my show. Over the course of a couple of conversations, I feel like the three of us have become friends who happen to also be hosting podcasts.  I loved getting an opportunity to dig into life.  This interview goes a lot of different directions as we cover everything from Thanksgiving vs Christmas, how our individual differences create strengths in teams, and what happens when we know and own our value.  You will definitely hear the word "willingness" A LOT (apologies in advance for how much we use it), but believe me when I say we just couldn't escape the critical impact of it! I have truly enjoyed every moment that I've gotten to spend with Dustyne and Cat, getting to know them as insurance professionals, moms, and all the things that make up the wonderful women they are.  I know, without a doubt, they will inspire you to Liv Louder! XO! Liv   Connect with Dustyne & Cat: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustyne-bryant-mba-cic-cisr-69b65033/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathariya/ Check out the Awkward Insurance Podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1536976375/e/1000540905608  Follow The National Alliance for Insurance Education: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-national-alliance-for-insurance-education-&-research/ https://www.scic.com/

Episode #10 of Liv Louder is out! This week I got to spend another hour with the dynamic due: Noelle Codispoti and Sharla Floyd of Verto, LLC.  After our first conversation I felt like there was so much left to talk about and managed to talk these wonderful women into another interview! We dive into their decision to leap boldly into their entrepreneurial journey, the evaluation process that helps them deal with distractions and stay on mission, and why transparency, action and accountability are all required to generate real change. We cover a lot of ground in this conversation and I am again feel lucky to walk away learning so much from two people willing to share valuable insight with me and all of you.   I know they will inspire you to Liv Louder!   Connect with Sharla & Noelle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharla-floyd-70728062/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/codispoti/   Learn more about Verto: https://www.vertollc.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/vertollc/   

Episode #9 of Liv Louder is OUT! This week I get to catch up with the one and only Jen Tadin, Chief Growth Officer of Bold Penguin.  Jen has been a powerful female voice in the insurance industry for years.  She is a Small Business expert and has been a major influence on helping the industry better serve this business sector.  She has also openly shared her experience and insight on women in business, diversity and equity challenging and empowering her audience to think and do things differently.  I experienced this the first time I met Jen when she shared a simple question that immediately started creating a shift in my perspective.   Listen in as we dive into that story, the power of uncomfortable conversations, self-advocacy strategies and the value of self-care...and so much more.  Jen shares so much during this episode - there is truly something for everyone throughout this conversation.  Her openness, authenticity and energy shine through from beginning to and I KNOW she will inspire you to Liv Louder! XO, Liv   Connect with Jen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jentadin/ Learn more about Bold Penguin: https://www.boldpenguin.com/ 

Episode #8 of Liv Louder is out! This week I got to sit down with, not one, but TWO incredible women.  Noelle Codispoti and Sharla Floyd of Verto, LLC join the show and share their experience in the insurance industry and how they are helping this industry make much needed shifts from the ground up. This conversation covers everything from how the events of 9/11 impacted their careers and brought their worlds together, the very important ingredients that make their business and friendship work, the loyalty issue when it comes to retaining talent across the insurance industry...and how companies can go about solving it.   We cover SO much in this conversation...and we didn't even get close to diving into all the topics we wanted to cover.  Stay tuned for Part 2! I am so appreciative of Sharla and Noelle, their willingness to share, and the work they are doing at Verto to serve the insurance community.  I know, without a doubt, that these two wonderful women will inspire you to Liv Louder!   Connect with Sharla & Noelle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharla-floyd-70728062/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/codispoti/   Learn more about Verto: https://www.vertollc.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/vertollc/   

Episode #7 of Liv Louder is out! I feel incredibly lucky to have met Rachel Robison at the Young Agents Conference in the great state of Tennessee a few weeks ago.  I feel even luckier that we hit it off immediately and she agreed to come on the show.   Rachel is the Co-Founder of Siege AOS.  After working for a few years in an independent agency, Rachel chose to take a break, but the insurance world called her back!  As she looked at her career opportunities, she found herself in the insuretech startup space. Rachel and her business partner were all too familiar with the technology and efficiency issues independent agencies face.  This understanding and love of the industry created a passion for brining better solutions to the industry and SiegeAOS was born.   There is so much in this episode from insurance, fitness, motherhood and all the other stuff of life.  Rachel brings a richness and insight I appreciated at every turn in the conversation and I know she will inspire you to liv louder! XO, Liv Connect with Rachel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crrobison/ Learn more about SiegeAOS: https://www.siegeaos.com/  

Episode #6 of Liv Louder is out!! I was beyond excited to sit down with the one and only Whitnee Dillard.  She is the Director, Diversity & Inclusion for IIABA.  I had been hearing her name in conversations as someone I "needed to know" for so long that I felt like we were already friends by the time we were finally able to connect.  Try as she might to avoid the insurance industry, Whitnee's journey led her to the agency association world.  Lucky for us, she brings a wealth of experience and passion for Diversity & Inclusion to her role at IIABA.  She and her team work diligently to provide resources that help agencies find a starting point with D&I conversation in their organizations and make it a sustainable business objective. I enjoyed diving into this topic with Whitnee and feel like I learned so much in such a short time.  There's a lot to take in with this conversation and I have a feeling we only scratched the surface.   I know that as you listen, you will find that Whitnee inspires you to Liv Louder.    XO, Liv   Connect with Whitnee:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneedillard/ https://www.independentagent.com/default.aspx https://www.independentagent.com/diversity/Pages/InclusiveLeadership/default.aspx    

Episode #5 of Liv Louder is out! This week I get to sit down with Meg McKeen, founder of Adjunct Advisors and host of the Bound & Determined podcast.  I was lucky enough to interview Meg McKeen in March of 2020 just before a pandemic turned our world upside down.  To say lot has changed in the last 15 months is a bit of an understatement and I thought it was time for the two of us to catch up.   This conversation is so rich from beginning to end as we dig deeper into parts of our stories that have shaped us.  Meg is, as always, incredibly vulnerable and transparent as she shares the struggles of her entrepreneurial journey, wrestling with uncertainty, and embracing the "messy middle."   There is so much good stuff in this episode!  I hope you find bits throughout that you relate to.  One thing is for sure, Meg will definitely inspire you to liv louder!   Connect with Meg & learn more about Adjunct Advisors: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megmckeen/ https://www.adjunctadvisors.com/    Check out the Bound & Determined podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1494531636?to=page 

Episode #4 of Liv Louder is OUT! After being in hot pursuit of this girl for over a year, I finally got Krystal to sit down and chat with me on the podcast.  Krystal is an Enterprise AE at Lessonly and a good friend. I was lucky enough to meet Krystal 3 years ago in Cleveland and we instantly clicked.  She has been moving and shaking her way through the insuretech space and now is taking on a new challenge to promote insurance training at Lessonly.   Krystal has this amazing energy about her that you will feel the moment you hear her speak.  She has made risky moves in her career always willing to take that leap.  She is a single mom to a gorgeous boy.  She is a strong believer in self-advocacy, but also doing what she can to support and encourage other moms and all women across the industry.   I have a massive appreciate for who Krystal is, the love she gives and how she's continuing to push the insurance industry forward.  I know she will make you smile and inspire you to liv louder.   Connect with Krystal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystalbonillas/ Learn more about Lessonly: https://www.lessonly.com/features/?link=learn-more   

For this episode, I got to sit down with Emily Gerber Poe...and we talk about everything. Listen in as we chat about: being a female entrepreneur, raising a family and working full time (mom guilt, ugh), why she loves the insurance industry, why women make strong leaders, and how she is supporting women in the workplace.   Emily has incredible energy.  The love she holds for her family, her agency, and her team is abundantly clear throughout this conversation.   She shares a lot of wisdom at every turn in this episode and I know Emily will inspire all of you to liv louder!   Connect with Emily: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-gerber-poe-3a794847/   Learn more about Gerber Insurance: https://gerberinsuranceagency.com/  

This week I had the privilege to sit down with Max Benson, MBE of everywoman. Not only is Max an amazing woman (with a great accent), but she is also the co-founder of an wonderful organization doing tremendous work to support women in the workplace. What was once just an idea between Max and her business partner, has exploded into a global effort with over 35,000 members...and growing. Listen in as we discuss the struggles and setbacks women face when building careers, the impact of the world-changing event on workplaces, and how everywoman provides support to professional women in every industry all over the world. I instantly connected with the mission of everywoman the first time I clicked on their website and this conversation with Max only reinforced (and amplified) all of those feelings. For all of my insurance friends out there, everywoman has you covered with a virtual Insurance Forum coming up September 15th & 16th! I know that it will inspire you to Liv Louder!   Connect with everywoman: https://www.everywoman.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/everywoman-ltd/  max@everywoman.com     

The podcast is BACK! I was lucky enough to sit down with the ridiculously talented, beautiful and insightful women that I work with every day at b atomic. Listen in as dig in with Syd Roe, Carey Wallace, Sarah Applegate, Anna Shaffer, & Mei Wong. This is an incredible conversation about bucking the status quo in insurance, tech, startup and LIFE! I hope this episode inspires all of you to liv a little bit louder!    

This week Liv welcomes Susan Hatten to the show! Double majoring in apparel merchandising and business marketing, Susan knew her interest was in the branding and creative side of business.  Immediately after graduating, Susan found herself at an advertising agency.  While doing to some searching on her next career opportunity, she connected with Holmes Murphy where she now gets to share her love for community advocacy and insurance innovation!   4:16 – A holiday state of mind 16:24 – Her journey to Holmes Murphy & BrokerTech Ventures 22:00 – The goals of BrokerTech Ventures 30:38 – Creating a Personal Board of Directors 39:13 – Advice for her younger self 48:00 – The DJ Story …and much, much more!   Connect with Susan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shatten55/ Check out Holmes Murphy: https://www.holmesmurphy.com/ Check out BrokerTech Ventures: https://www.brokertechventures.com/ Check out b atomic and the b atomic airwaves: https://www.batomic.com/ https://batomicairwaves.libsyn.com/website 

This week I am excited to bring you another collection of past interviews.  This episode is full of amazing wisdom and advice from the incredible women I have had the privilege of interviewing over the last few months.  As I listened back through these interviews, I realized how relevant and timeless their insight is.  While it meant a lot in the moment, the impact it had on me as I put this project together was even more profound. In this episode, you will get to hear from: Billie Jo Galle Sarah Applegate Kelly Lennon Sabrina Moon Becky Schroeder Arleen Taveras Trisha Krautkramer Tracy Staniland Kiki Johnson Kari Colman Emily Mertz Kelly Augspurger I again sit here astonished at how blessed I am to get to steal time from each of these women and to share this slice of heaven with all of you is indescribable. Be sure to connect with these amazing women! Full interviews can be found here: https://youdontknowschmitt.podbean.com Check out b atomic and the b atomic airwaves: https://www.batomic.com/ https://batomicairwaves.libsyn.com/website 

This week Liv welcomes Cheri Trites-Versluis to the show! Discovering a love of research and writing while in law school, her skills were a natural match for insurance litigation and dissecting coverage forms.  After building a solid career as an attorney on the carrier side, she made the leap over to RiskGenius in early 2020.  She is now the Director, Policy Analysis & Product at Risk Genius.    5:30 – Why Gen Z will be the most heavily studied generation 8:17 – Her journey to RiskGenius 17:50 – The importance of building leaders 25:00 – The value of “I don’t know” 34:00 – The value of confidence in building a career 44:00 – Advocating for equal pay for women   …and much, much more!!   Connect with Cheri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-trites-versluis-1b683b32/ Check out b atomic and the b atomic airwaves: https://www.batomic.com/ https://batomicairwaves.libsyn.com/website 

This week I welcome Alyssa Hrubes to the show!! Alyssa is a friend, mom, wife and all about safety!  After trying to sort out what she wanted to major in for most of her college career, she fell in love with Safety. After wrapping up her internship she was offered a job in an agency and 17 years later, she has never looked back.  She now provides a wealth of experience and knowledge in her role as a Safety Consultant for TRICOR Insurance. Listen in as Liv and Alyssa chat about: 10:53 – How she ended up in Safety Consulting 18:30 – Why she loves agency life 24:20 – Biggest life lessons 28:45 – People who have impacted her journey 38:00 – Dealing with major life events 45:00 – Future plans …and much, much more!   Connect with Alyssa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssa-hrubes-8905637/ Check out b atomic and the b atomic airwaves: https://www.batomic.com/ https://batomicairwaves.libsyn.com/website 

This week Liv welcomes Sharon Fox to the show! Sharon is a self-proclaimed insurance geek and the Director, Business Development at TrustLayer.  She originally set out to build her career in HR. As she started researching other options outside the HR sector, she discovered insurance and quickly recognized the variety of opportunities the industry had to offer.  Passionate about people, insurance, insuretech, and entrepreneurship, Sharon has found a home for all those passions within insurance.   Listen in as Liv and Sharon talk about:   5:00 – Conference Life 2020: Virtual vs In Person 9:03 – Her journey to TrustLayer 15:50 – The critical service TrustLayer is providing 31:00 – Biggest lessons in her career 36:35 – Being the champion of other women   …and much, much more!   Connect with Sharon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonlafox/   Learn more about TrustLayer: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trustlayer/ https://trustlayer.io/   Check out b atomic and the b atomic airwaves: https://www.batomic.com/ https://batomicairwaves.libsyn.com/website 

This week Liv welcomes Kaylee Chappelow to the show! Kaylee is the Manager of Business Development at Risk Genius. Kaylee is passionate about the insurance industry, personal and professional growth, leadership, workplace diversity and women in business.  And while she may be at the beginning of her career, she brings with her wisdom and insight well beyond her years.  Growing up, she was very active and involved and she has carried those experiences and that enthusiasm into her life and career.   Listen in as Liv and Kaylee discuss:   6:30 – Her journey into the industry and why she loves insurance 11:00 – The latest developments at Risk Genius 16:35 – Her biggest lessons in life 26:03 – The people who have mentored her 40:00 – What it means to support women in the workplace 53:00 – The power of networking   …and much, much more!   Connect with Kaylee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylee-chappelow-214100b1/   Check out b atomic and the b atomic airwaves: https://www.batomic.com/ https://batomicairwaves.libsyn.com/website 

This week’s episode has a little bit different flavor.  Instead of fresh new interview, what you will find is a walk down memory lane.  This week, I have collected some of my favorite bits and pieces of interviews from the early part of the season.  There has been so much wisdom shared by amazing women , that I was only able to include outtakes from the first half of the season. In this episode, you will get to hear from: Sydney Roe Tracy Cotton Kelly Donahue-Piro Amber Wuollet Ash Fitz Bobbie Collies Carey Wallace Vonda Copeland Carrie Reynolds Erin Nutting Louise H Reid Dani Kimble Janet Payne Patty Lares Such a tremendous list of women I have had the privilege of interviewing.  And there’s a list just as long on the balance of the season!  I am clearly blessed! Be sure to connect with these amazing women. Full interviews can be found here: https://youdontknowschmitt.podbean.com Check out b atomic and the b atomic airwaves: https://www.batomic.com/ https://batomicairwaves.libsyn.com/website