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In some agencies, TECH may feel like one of those "bad four-letter words". Colleen O'Hara is here to change that.

In this episode of Awkward Insurance, hosts Dustyne Bryant and Ashley Fitzsimmons are joined by Fideles Advisors, Colleen O'Hara who has found her calling helping agents understand and adopt new technologies while also educating them on why technology is so important to thrive in a hard market. 

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In this episode, Awkward Insurance hits the road to San Diego, CA to cover the 2024 Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge hosted at the 2024 RIMS Risk World Conference. Host, Dustyne Bryant, followed the journey of eight domestic and international collegiate teams competing to develop and present the most comprehensive risk management program for the city of Tukwila, Washington. Following a roll call of all eight teams, Dustyne interviewed the three finalist teams following their final-round presentations and caught the emotional excitement of the winning team right after accepting their award.

Special guest, Tandeka Nomvete Director of External Communications with Spencer Education Foundation, live reacts to the insightful, exciting, and sometimes emotional responses of the competitors. Spencer Education Foundation Executive Director, Megan Miller, wraps up the episode with the impact the Spencer-RIMS Challenge has on the risk and insurance industry.

In this episode, Awkward Insurance hits the road to cover the 2024 PIA Arkansas conference in Fayetteville. Host Dustyne Bryant diligently captures insights into the evolving needs of the insurance and risk management industries. Our discussions offer valuable advice for both aspiring professionals transitioning from high school or college and current insurance professionals seeking guidance on balancing work and life. Remember, we only have one shot at life, so let's not just live it, but live it together!

In this episode of Awkward Insurance, hosts Dustyne Bryant and Ashley Fitzsimmons kick back with Megan Kuczynski, President of Insurtech Insights USA, to chat about Megan’s rise to leadership. They dive into the idea that everyone's career journey is different and there's no need to constantly compare yourself to others. Plus, they unpack the vital role Insurtech conferences play in introducing tech advancements to the insurance industry and the life and health niche that excites Megan.

In this episode of Awkward Insurance, hosts Dustyne Bryant and Ashley Fitzsimmons embrace the awkward with Susan Etter from Professional Program Insurance Brokerage, as they explore the less talked-about corners of insurance with a touch of humor.

Get ready for a cringe-worthy yet essential conversation about insuring a more hush-hush side of life!

Tune in for laughs, insights, and the occasional awkward transition.

We’re getting into the nitty-gritty of burnout and hustle culture – the smoldering truth that many professionals face today.

Hosts, Dustyne Bryant and Ashley Fitzsimmons dive deep into how Dynamics Producer Coaching can be the spark of inspiration needed to reignite your sales passion. And who better to guide us through this than the dynamic and insightful Coach, Meg McKeen, CIC?! She's the coach who could redefine your work-life balance approach and bring back that spark that once drove success.