RAW: Real Actuarial Women

Elizabeth Eason
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Real Actuarial Women (RAW) is hosted by Lizzie Eason, ACAS. In each episode, we hear unfiltered stories, advice, and all the latest tea from real women or allies in the actuarial profession. The views expressed in this podcast are personal to each participant and are not representative of their respective employers or any organizations they are affiliated with.

  1. Robust Returns on Reduced Time

    JAN 26

    Robust Returns on Reduced Time

    Sandy McCoy shares how she thrived in her career for many years on a reduced time book of business to prioritize her personal life, as well as tips for keeping humans first in her professional career. A great kickoff to our first episode of Season 2! Listen to the whole episode for discussion topics to integrate Sandy's tips into your own career journey.

    24 min
  2. RAW Wrapped

    12/19/2025

    RAW Wrapped

    The final episode of Season 1! Lizzie recaps our accomplishments from 2025 and gives some teasers for what's to come in Season 2 dropping in 2026.

    12 min
  3. Bias, Balance, & Belonging

    12/19/2025

    Bias, Balance, & Belonging

    In this episode, Malika Bender shares her non-linear actuarial journey, reflecting on gender, caregiving, and career tradeoffs while discussing her work at the CAS to further the inclusiveness of the actuarial profession.

    28 min
  4. Scenic Route to Dream Career

    12/01/2025

    Scenic Route to Dream Career

    Aria Rockwood shares her story working with Women Actuaries of the West and harnessing a powerful group of women to get her dream role as an actuary after spending many years prioritizing her personal life.

    22 min
  5. Special Episode: NAWA Annual Meeting 2025

    10/22/2025

    Special Episode: NAWA Annual Meeting 2025

    In this special episode, we hear from representatives of the 5 impact committees within NAWA. Learn about the mentorship program, upcoming GAINS report, and a myriad of services & resources our group offers to women & ally actuaries!

    24 min
  6. Creative Course to C-Suite

    09/30/2025

    Creative Course to C-Suite

    Alessa Quane tells us about her unique path to becoming a Chief Actuary. She encourages young actuaries to seek sponsorship & pay attention to the learned skills that C-Suite associates have that may be overlooked or taken for granted.

    25 min

  7. 07/31/2025

    The Bravery of Breaking Free From Structure

    Dalesa Bady discusses the comfort of structure early in her career from actuarial exams and the importance of breaking free and charting your own course as you grow in your career.

    24 min
  8. Giving Back Through Leadership

    06/30/2025

    Giving Back Through Leadership

    Megan Baker tells us about her career journey and how transitioning to a leadership role felt like a way to give back to the profession.

    17 min
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Real Actuarial Women (RAW) is hosted by Lizzie Eason, ACAS. In each episode, we hear unfiltered stories, advice, and all the latest tea from real women or allies in the actuarial profession. The views expressed in this podcast are personal to each participant and are not representative of their respective employers or any organizations they are affiliated with.

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