Bound & Determined℠ with Meg McKeen

00:00 - 02:10 | Welcome to Bound & Determined℠, Nikki Brandt! Nikki brings a fresh perspective into recruiting in the insurance industry.  02:11 - 04:49 | Meg shares more about how she lines up the guests on the podcast; they are usually people she knows, but today is the first time she and Nikki have connected. Meg knew as soon as she saw a post that Nikki recently shared that she just had to be...

Before we get started, know that this episode will include discussion around addiction. If you or someone you know is navigating addiction, please call 800-662-HELP (4357) or visit SAMSA . You are not alone. 00:00 - 01:19 | Welcome to Bound & Determined Erin Bahadur℠! Erin is a talented writer and photographer - and the creator of Erin's Inside Job, a blog that she curates filled with approachable...

Before we get started, know that this episode will address topics including harassment and discrimination in the workplace.  00:00 - 02:35 | Elisa Stampf joins host Meg McKeen in this episode. Elisa was a guest on the podcast in a previous season, but a lot has changed since our last conversation .  02:36 - 04:29 | Elisa has observed the experience of many women in the workplace and she found hers...

Before we get started, know that this episode will address topics including miscarriage, infertility , and infant loss.  00:00 - 01:26 | Now in its 4th season, Bound & Determined℠ returns with a new episode. In this season, we'll go even deeper, beyond our roles in insurance and the title on our business card,  exploring the richest relationships we have in our lives, including our relationship wi...

This is Meg's first solo episode - where she's the host and the guest. Thanks for tuning in! 00:00 – 04:00 | It’s the final episode of season 3 of the podcast and the recording is taking place on the shore of Lake Michigan, where Meg is spending the next month. For context, earlier this year, Meg sold her home and most of her things and has been traveling while growing Adjunct Advisors LLC. So muc...

Welcome to Bound & Determined℠ Ania Caruso! 00:00 – 05:09 | Ania shares more about a recent trip she took – we need to remember to fill our cups before we can give to others. Slowing down and refocusing gave Ania the energy she needs to tackle the rest of 2021. 05:10 – 07:29 | Ania reminds us that we don’t have to make a choice between parenting and having a career. Ania’s heritage informed her ca...

Welcome to Bound & Determined℠, Kim Beach! In this episode, Kim shares more about her decision to start an insurance agency after an established career in the television industry - and the unique perspective that provided on a business that many of us are too close to have. Kim used this perspective to launch InsureWomen in early 2021, and shares more about the process and emotion of naming - and...

00:00 -  03:29 | Welcome to Bound & Determined℠, Maria Goy! Maria is dialing in from Austin, TX, and Meg is currently in New Orleans! Maria shares more about her decision to move to Austin; sometimes home finds us, after all. 03:30 -  05:29 | Maria is a newlywed; she shares more about marrying her husband in what ended up to be the perfect way. 05:30 - 09:09 | How do you balance building a new bus...

00:00 - 03:20 | Meg welcomes Kristy Sanford to Bound & Determined℠.  Kristy is an insurance agent, helping small business owners to build business insurance programs. 03:21 - 06:00 | Kristy shares more about her decision to join an insurance agency after spending time as a small commercial sales rep for an insurance carrier. 06:01 - 08:59 | The past year helped Kristy to realize she missed being c...

Host Meg McKeen welcomes Megan Bock Zarnoch to Bound & Determined.  00:00 – 02:00 | Welcome to Bound & Determined, Megan Bock Zarnoch! Here we hold space to tell the stories of women in the insurance industry.  02:01 – 05:12 |  Meg and Megan first met when, years ago, Megan would've been Meg's boss - and then again during an event supporting women in insurance, and then again, as we are carving ou...

Host Meg McKeen is joined by Sharon Carter in this episode of Bound & Determined.  Have a listen to learn more about Sharon's life before insurance - including her experiences navigating the corporate world as a woman of color, the value of being - and receiving - mentorship, and the humanity she brings to the often intimidating process of buying life and health insurance.  Welcome to Bound & Dete...

By definition, Kelly Augspurger is an insurance agent, helping her clients to design insurance programs for their longer-term care needs. But in practice, Kelly uses her own experience and expertise to help her clients feel safe and confident that the decisions they are making today are the right ones for the future. Kelly and her husband own an insurance agency. Her experience as a caregiver has...

Meg McKeen , Founder, Adjunct Advisors, welcomes Erin Brown , Founder & CEO, Lead Connext, to Bound & Determined. In this episode, we'll talk about Erin's decision to pursue an immersive work experience abroad, and how that shaped her future career plans. Erin shares the ins and outs - and ups and downs - of starting her business and more about the lessons she's learned about imposter syndrome and...

Join host  Meg McKeen , founder of  Adjunct Advisors, LLC , as she welcomes  Nichole Johnson , Field Manager for Frankenmuth Insurance to Bound & Determined. 00:00 – 01:09 | Introduction to Bound & Determined; in this episode, we’ll talk about Nichole Johnson’s unexpected cervical cancer diagnosis. It’s a tough, but necessary, conversation for all women to hear. 01:10 – 03:01 | Meg shares more abo...

Join host Meg McKeen , founder of Adjunct Advisors, LLC , as she welcomes Erin Keller , Business Relationship Manager at Donegal Insurance Group to Bound & Determined! Let's meet Erin Keller! We talk about the plans that changed earlier this year and Erin's reality in this moment. Erin is a mother to four, ages ranging 15 to 5; her life changed in a big way when COVID hit. Erin's kids have become...

Host Meg McKeen welcomes Elisa Stampf on this episode of Bound & Determined. Listen as we explore Elisa's recent decision to pursue an opportunity as an independent insurance agent following success working for various insurance carriers. 00:00 –  01:41 | Introduction to Bound & Determined. Thanks for listening! 01:42 – 03:23 | Let’s meet Elisa Stampf and hear more about her current reality in thi...

Listen as host Meg McKeen and Lawanda "Elle Michell" Hall talk about their less traditional insurance career paths. With a foundation in the industry, you're qualified to do a lot more than you might think! Get to know Lawanda "Elle Michell" Hall and her reality in this COVID environment Co-working as a strategy for staying connected and building new connections in this virtual world Elle's great...

Listen as host Meg McKeen and Tammy Feller talk about Tammy's journey with sobriety, embracing a health-centered lifestyle, and the importance of the support system we create. We chat about goal setting and challenging ourselves - but most significantly, loving ourselves. Introduction to Tammy Feller - and how she and Meg met in the big, small world of insurance Tammy's role in the insurance indus...

Host Meg McKeen welcomes Elizabeth Abramson in this episode to talk about Elizabeth's very personal experience with insurance in her own life. Meg lands in the hot seat as Elizabeth, a dating coach, shares her ideas and insights into the personal relationships that professional women keep. Elizabeth shares her experience with insurance at the time of a loss Why not have a dating coach on the podca...

Join host Meg McKeen and Deidre Wright in a candid conversation about risk-taking in business - and life - and the importance of investing in yourself.  0:00 - 9:50 | Meet Deidre Wright and learn more about her insurance career journey 9:51 - 11:45 | Moving on in order to advance in your career 11:46 - 14:40 | The creation of Deidre's business, Strategic Stories 14:41 - 19:40 | Using the principle...

Host Meg McKeen is joined by Catherine Johns for a frank discussion about all the ways we play small as women in business - and life  - and inspires us as we consider the ways we can take up more space.  Learn practical steps for gaining expertise in speaking publicly and navigating imposter syndrome - if you didn't know this already, we all feel it! Learn more about working with Catherine here ,...

Join host Meg McKeen as she chats with Barb Provost , founder of Purse Strings , about women as powerful decision makers in financial transactions - and our potential as salespeople, too.  We talk candidly about what makes a perfect happy hour and how simple it can be to curate a perfect customer experience. Learn more about becoming a Purse Strings approved provider here .  To learn more about th...

Join Meg McKeen and Olivia Schmitt as they wear all the hats in this week's episode. Meg and Olivia take turns being the host - and the guest - in this Q&A and the insights are gold.  Have a listen as we talk about the importance of doing the work - and sometimes the time - sitting with discomfort and the seasons of life. We talk about career changes - are we ever too old for one? - and the import...

In this episode, host Meg McKeen talks with Tiffanie Demasters about her decision to transition from an insurance service role to sales - and the lessons she could only learn once she got started. We talk about about the good days - and the bad - and the importance of knowing yourself, and surrounding yourself with others who know themselves, too. We'll also share opinions on insurance agent licen...

Join host Meg McKeen and Maggie Germano as we dig deep into our relationship with money; we talk about the feelings - all the feelings - and she offers up some practical solutions for working through common money missteps. We talk salary negotiation and mindset, shame and confidence. You don't want to miss this one! To learn more about this podcast, and the work Meg McKeen does to support insuranc...