Liv Louder Olivia Schmitt

Episode Lucky #13 of Liv Louder is here!
On this VERY special International Women's Day 2022 I am THRILLED to bring you this conversation with Kim Beach, Founder & CEO of InsureWomen!  
I met Kim a couple of months ago via Zoom and I could tell instantly there was something special about her energy.  She shared a little bit about her background and how she got into the insurance industry (Did I mention that she's also the owner of Village Insurance, an independent agency in the Cincinnati, OH area?!). 
And then she started talking about her passion to empower female insurance consumers and create a community for other women in the industry...she had me at "hello."  
After a soft launch locally in Cincinnati, InsureWomen is going Coast to Coast on March 8, 2022!  (Link below for you to click & join!)
Listen in as we talk about how Kim's road led her to open her own agency and start InsureWomen!  We discuss the importance of following our inner curiosity (sometimes into the unknown), letting go of living small and believing that really great things are possible.
Yes, we kickoff this conversation with a lot of football talk (pun intended), but there is so much warmth and energy as this interview goes on.   
Kim has definitely inspired me and I know, without a doubt, that she will inspire you to Liv Louder!
Connect with Kim:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimbeach/
Learn More & JOIN InsureWomen:
https://www.insurewomen.com/ 
 

Episode #12 of Liv Louder is here!!
You are not hearing double.  This is the Liv Mashup with not just one, but TWO Liv's.  
I had the HUGE privilege to sit down with the amazing and talented, Liv Coffman of Openly.  I have only known Liv for a few months, but have been impressed by her and the Openly platform from the moment our world's collided.  I knew I wanted to get to know her more...
Liv is a Business Development Manager at Openly, Inc, an insuretech company helping independent agents rethink how they quote and sell personal lines.  But there's so much more to Liv's story...
Listen in as we talk about how the heck Liv found her way into the insurance industry and why she loves it.  We also talk about her EARLY morning routine, how the culture at Openly helps her continue growing, and her plans to continue inspiring change in this wonderful industry we call home.  
This conversation definitely has a little bit of everything.  Yes, there's a little fashion commentary, but there's also a lot of heart woven into every part of this interview.   I am so honored to have had this time with Liv and appreciate the honesty and vulnerability she poured into our chat.  
I know that she has inspired me and she will inspire you to Liv Louder!
 
Connect with Liv:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/liv-coffman-b06ba294/
Learn more about Openly:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/openlyinc/
https://openly.com/
 

Episode #11 of Liv Louder is here!
A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to be a guest on the Awkward Insurance Podcast hosted by the lovely and talented Dustyne Bryant and Cat Ferris.  I agreed to the interview on one condition: they had to return the favor.  And true to their word, they sat down with me to be "grilled" on my show.
Over the course of a couple of conversations, I feel like the three of us have become friends who happen to also be hosting podcasts.  I loved getting an opportunity to dig into life. 
This interview goes a lot of different directions as we cover everything from Thanksgiving vs Christmas, how our individual differences create strengths in teams, and what happens when we know and own our value.  You will definitely hear the word "willingness" A LOT (apologies in advance for how much we use it), but believe me when I say we just couldn't escape the critical impact of it!
I have truly enjoyed every moment that I've gotten to spend with Dustyne and Cat, getting to know them as insurance professionals, moms, and all the things that make up the wonderful women they are.  I know, without a doubt, they will inspire you to Liv Louder!
XO!
Liv
 
Connect with Dustyne & Cat:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustyne-bryant-mba-cic-cisr-69b65033/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathariya/
Check out the Awkward Insurance Podcast:
https://plinkhq.com/i/1536976375/e/1000540905608 
Follow The National Alliance for Insurance Education:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-national-alliance-for-insurance-education-&-research/
https://www.scic.com/

Episode #10 of Liv Louder is out!
This week I got to spend another hour with the dynamic due: Noelle Codispoti and Sharla Floyd of Verto, LLC.  After our first conversation I felt like there was so much left to talk about and managed to talk these wonderful women into another interview!
We dive into their decision to leap boldly into their entrepreneurial journey, the evaluation process that helps them deal with distractions and stay on mission, and why transparency, action and accountability are all required to generate real change.
We cover a lot of ground in this conversation and I am again feel lucky to walk away learning so much from two people willing to share valuable insight with me and all of you.  
I know they will inspire you to Liv Louder!
 
Connect with Sharla & Noelle:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharla-floyd-70728062/ 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/codispoti/
 
Learn more about Verto:
https://www.vertollc.com/ 
https://www.linkedin.com/company/vertollc/ 
 

Episode #9 of Liv Louder is OUT!
This week I get to catch up with the one and only Jen Tadin, Chief Growth Officer of Bold Penguin.  Jen has been a powerful female voice in the insurance industry for years.  She is a Small Business expert and has been a major influence on helping the industry better serve this business sector. 
She has also openly shared her experience and insight on women in business, diversity and equity challenging and empowering her audience to think and do things differently.  I experienced this the first time I met Jen when she shared a simple question that immediately started creating a shift in my perspective.  
Listen in as we dive into that story, the power of uncomfortable conversations, self-advocacy strategies and the value of self-care...and so much more.  Jen shares so much during this episode - there is truly something for everyone throughout this conversation.  Her openness, authenticity and energy shine through from beginning to and I KNOW she will inspire you to Liv Louder!
XO, Liv
 
Connect with Jen:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jentadin/
Learn more about Bold Penguin:
https://www.boldpenguin.com/ 

Episode #8 of Liv Louder is out!
This week I got to sit down with, not one, but TWO incredible women.  Noelle Codispoti and Sharla Floyd of Verto, LLC join the show and share their experience in the insurance industry and how they are helping this industry make much needed shifts from the ground up.
This conversation covers everything from how the events of 9/11 impacted their careers and brought their worlds together, the very important ingredients that make their business and friendship work, the loyalty issue when it comes to retaining talent across the insurance industry...and how companies can go about solving it.  
We cover SO much in this conversation...and we didn't even get close to diving into all the topics we wanted to cover.  Stay tuned for Part 2!
I am so appreciative of Sharla and Noelle, their willingness to share, and the work they are doing at Verto to serve the insurance community.  I know, without a doubt, that these two wonderful women will inspire you to Liv Louder!
 
Connect with Sharla & Noelle:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharla-floyd-70728062/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/codispoti/
 
Learn more about Verto:
https://www.vertollc.com/ 
https://www.linkedin.com/company/vertollc/