In this episode of Power Women In Insurance, Teresa Kitchens sits down with Mernice Oliver, Founder and Executive Director of The National Association for Advancement of Women In Insurance. Mernice is a business coach in the insurance industry who focuses on women and helping them achieve their goals.
Episode Highlights:
- Mernice shares her humble beginnings and how she got to where she is today. (2:06)
- Mernice shares her opinion on the difference between men and women in the industry. (15:54)
- Mernice talks about her book What I Wish I Knew on The Other Side of Agency Ownership. (18:49)
- Mernice shares her insights about being able to get to a point of equality in ourselves. (24:11)
- Mernice shares what women can do to build up confidence. (27:24)
- Merince shares her Facebook community page called Insurance Women Rock where people can connect. (32:19)
- Mernice talks about the leadership organization she has created, the National Association for Advancement of Women In Insurance. (37:38)
Key Quotes:
- “I believe that you can always change, you can grow and evolve, and you can come back stronger and bigger and better, no matter how low you get.” – Mernice Oliver
- “I believe the linchpin of change that happens for women is when we identify our purpose.” – Mernice Oliver
- “I’m going to create a company that really fills that gap for women. Because I’m not just going to help you with a business, you’re more than your numbers.” – Mernice Oliver
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