Navigating the Insurance Industry as a Woman With Colleen Lazanich

In this episode, we talk to Colleen, CEO of CalNonProfits Insurance Services, about her becoming the story. She takes us thru a journey of much sentiment and discovery. Navigating the Insurance Industry as a woman, a single mother, and a man's world are some of the highlights you will find. With a hunger for learning and a passion for helping others, she has been able to climb the ladder and create a name for herself and succeed regardless of all the hurdles presented to her during the past 30+ years.

Episode Highlights:

• Colleen’s becoming story. (2:12)
• What was your focus when you first got started? (5:37)
• What got you to focus on nonprofits? (8:09)
• What types of nonprofits do you work with? (13:26)
• What are some of her frequent challenges and how do you overcome them? (15:19)
• It’s lonely being the leader of an organization. (19:52)
• Why you need to build a community outside of work. (21:37)
• What advice will you have for women who are single moms? (25:04)
• Women need the opportunity to showcase what they do behind the scenes. (26:44)

Key Takeaway:

"Continue to learn and have confidence in your abilities."

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