CONVOS with Stokes

This episode is a candid, wide-ranging chat with Insurance and Risk Management guru, Bill McIntyre, who’s spent nearly 60 years in construction risk. We dig into why insurance matters more than you think, how group captives like ACIG let contractors take control of risk, and why insurance isn’t just a paperwork checkbox but a tool that literally protects lives, livelihoods, and company competitive...

In this episode, I sit down with Jack Gibson, CEO of IRMI (International Risk Management Institute), WebCE, and McIntyre Financial Services. Jack’s been in the risk and insurance world for over four decades—and unlike most people who stumble into the industry, he got into it on purpose. We talk about what pulled him into this field, why insurance is way more important (and misunderstood) than most...

Exploring the Analog and Digital Worlds with Jack Urban In this episode, I sit down with Jack Urban, Director of Engineering at MindForge and an information security analyst. But that’s just one side of his story. Jack also has a deep passion for photography, which he sees as a way to connect with the world beyond the digital. We dive into Jack's journey from the abstract world of cybersecurity to...

Life journey, reflecting on the twists and turns of personal development. Purpose, discovering meaningful work, and a sense of direction. Career paths, exploring different professional routes, and finding the right fit. Pivoting, transitioning from accounting to filmmaking,g and embracing change. Uncertainty, navigating unknowns, and learning to make decisions in ambiguity. Confidence, building se...