Power Women In Insurance

03/24/2020- In this episode of the Power Women in Insurance Podcast, Teresa talks to Dawnyel Smink of the Canyon Lands Insurance. She shares her journey from a 6th-grade teacher to an insurance agency owner. 

She shares how an inconsiderate comment from her former manager about having a child made her decide to go independent. This has also prompted her to help other women balance both a family and a successful career. 

Listen in to learn how Dawnyel has committed to helping women regain their confidence through her WISE program.

Top Takeaways:

• The confidence to be both a family and a career woman.
• Overcoming the fear of trying new things.
• Tips for women who want success.

Key Moments:

• [2:31] What is Dawnyel’s insurance journey? 
• [5:20] She shares her turning point when she decided to go independent.
• [8:52] How has her educational background helped her manage teams?
• [11:00] When she lost the fear of trying out new things and found a way to lead her team in the right direction. 
• [13:19] How she learned to rise above the setbacks.
• [16:14] Why women need to embrace confidence; plus, the power of women helping women.
• [22:59] What advice does Dawnyel have for women seeking success?

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Connect With Teresa!

Sterling Insurance Group’s Website: https://www.sterlinginsnow.com

Teresa’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teresa.comerkitchens

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sterlinginsurancegroup/

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Dawnyel’s Info:

Dawnyel’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dawnyelsmink

Canyon Lands Insurance Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CanyonLandsInsurance

WIISE Facebook Page: Women In Insurance Sharing Empowerment

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnyel-smink-95988548/