Crushing It.

Fostering professional development, spreading cultural awareness and promoting financial literacy is at the top of Omar Perine & Kristen Smith's minds as co-chairs of The Black Leadership Network here at Equitable. Omar & Kristen sit down with Jim to discuss the amazing impact that this employee resource group has had.

Make all major decisions before lunch. Why? Regional Honor Advisor, Andrew Flores joins Crushing It to share some lessons just like this and how they can improve your day! GE-5870709.1(8/23)(Exp.8/25)

Bruce Weinstein joins Crushing It in another National Leaders Forum special. With over 51 years in the business, Bruce shares the wisdom he's gained. GE-5809052.1(7/23)(Exp.7/25)

In a special episode of Crushing It, Jim shares a session from the National Leaders Forum meeting. Fireside chat style, Kyle Schiffler shares how a study group took his business to the next level. GE-5808875.1 (7/23)(Ep.7/25)

How do you connect with your community to make a true impact?  How can you become a force for good? Jim sits down with Head of Social Impact & Equitable Foundation, Jarian Kerekes to learn more. GE- 5776895.1(6/23)(Exp.6/25)

Phil Kim joins the podcast this week to share his journey as a financial professional. This Regional Honors Associate is a true master of the s-curve, are you ready to learn how? GE-5756567.1(6/23)(Exp.6/25)

What truly makes a great leader? How does culture impact success? Jim dives in with Julian Fensterheim, to cover those topics and much more!

Jim sits down with Regional Honor Associate, Michael Ducore. Michael opens up about his path to financial planning and the choices that led him to prosper in his career.  GE-5497742.1(3/23)(Exp.3/25)

In today’s episode, Jim sits down with Head of Corporate Communications, Todd Williamson. Todd discusses the invaluable lessons he has learned throughout his career as well as parenthood.

This week, Jim is joined by two guests, Emmett Gross and Sarah Vita to discuss how they have crushed it in their recent athletic endeavors. GE-5271820.1(11/22)(Exp. 11/24). 

Jessica Baehr has been a part of many different parts of Equitable giving her a unique view of the company. She sits down to discuss what she learned and how these lessens sharpened her skills. GE-4847553.1(10/22)(Exp.10/24).

Phil Fiore sits down with Jim to discuss the reality of reaching his goals and finding joy when times get tough. He focuses on “the why” and how it drove him to crush it. GE-4847792.1(9/22)(Exp.9/24).

District Manager, Jazmin Williams discusses how she grew her practice by building trust with her clients. Explaining how this care for people and relationships lead her to a career in leadership. GE-4847533.1(9/22)(Exp.9/24).

Hall of Fame EVP, Tim Mackie, joins this week’s episode of Crushing It to discuss what led him to such a long and prosperous career in leadership. GE-4919493.1(8/22)(Exp.8/24)

Chief Legal Officer, Jose Gonzalez joins the discussion this week to talk about his experience joining Equitable. He takes time to discuss what makes Equitable distinct from the rest. GE-4847575.1(7/22)(Exp.7/24)

Focusing on each piece of the puzzle to ensure the company functions at peak performance; Armand Alaverdian discusses with Jim what sets Equitable apart. GE-4843745.1(7/22)(Exp.7/24)

Bernadette Mitchell discusses her start in the industry and her connection to the RBG. Listen to this week’s episode to find out what few major elements led to the RBG’s success. GE-4804957.1(6/22)(Exp.6/24).

Beginning in the Gold Mentor program, Erica Sylvia shares how she started in the business and her career path to becoming the National Chair of the NAF. GE-4722506.1(5/22)(Exp.5/24)

Andrew Flores’ passion for helping others runs thick. Learn how this passion has driven him to succeed throughout his career. GE-4804402.1(6/22)(Exp.6/24)

Paulina Vakouros has touched every product line and has a knack for translating the complex to simple. GE-4721670.1(5/22)(Exp.5/24)

Activity was key for Mitchell Pearson as he started in the business, but creating a partnership made work a bit more fun—and ultimately productive. GE-4721550.1(5/22)(Exp.5/24)

Julian Fensterheim has been building a dynasty—creating an intersection of meaning, capability and relationships. GE-4721446.1(5/22)(Exp.5/24)

While working in an accounting firm, Amos Akinyooye met someone who changed the trajectory of his life. Now a top SVP, he shares with Jim his journey and the influence of the people who have shaped him. GE-4721133.1(5/22)(Exp.5/24)

As an inaugural recipient of the Athena award, Charles Larkam shares his mindset and what he’s found to be the foundation of Client relationships. GE-4675684.1(4/22)(Exp.4/24)

From receptionist to the Branch Controls Manager in Cleveland, Hannah Uveges shares her passion for helping the community around her and what it was like when she found out she was the winner of the inaugural Athena Award. GE-4675868.1(4/22)(Exp.4/24)