Inflection Point
Mary is joined by Troy Korsgaden, President of Korsgaden International (which specializes in global marketing, distribution, field leader/advisor building, and technology strategies for many of the world’s largest insurance carriers and financial services companies) to help consumers redefine their role in the insurance and financial services industry now that the old model no longer works.
MSU Actuarial Science and Sports Analytics
Mary is joined by Albert Cohen, Director of the Actuarial Science Program at Michigan State University, to discuss MSU’s approach to Actuarial education and how it relates to quantitative risk and sports analytics!
WSIA Student Opportunities
The WSIA (Wholesale and Specialty Insurance Association) offers a variety of programs for college students who are interested in learning more about the excess and surplus lines industry. Programs include internships, scholarships, symposiums, a research paper contest, and more. Joining Mary to break all of this down is the Senior Manager of Student Relations for the WSIA, Chris Timmerman!
5th Annual Insurance Forum at Davenport University
Taking place at Davenport University's Lansing Campus, Lansing-area college and high-school students will be able to come in-person or join virtually to meet recruiters from the top insurance companies in the nation and learn about the many opportunities in this industry. Joining Mary to discuss this in detail is Shelley Lowe of Davenport University and Dave Vering of Michigan Farm Bureau! Thank you Farm Bureau Insurance for sponsoring this podcast!
Level Up Your Insurance Knowledge with Big I Michigan
The premier association for independent insurance agents offers resources for professional success including scholarships, internships, pre-licensing, and with designation programs. There are many opportunities for networking and career development through committee involvement or attendance at the annual convention or summer conference. Caryn Bedford, Chief Learning and Talent Officer for Big I Michigan, joins Mary to discuss all this and more!
MSU Students Return to Campus
It's that time of year! Classes for the fall/winter semester at MSU begin August 31st and joining Mary to give us all the information you'll need as we inch closer to that day is the Assistant VP of Community Relations at Michigan State University, Janet Lillie!
Sparrow and Davenport Address the Lansing Area Nursing Shortage
Mary is joined by Cindy Whittum, Senior Career Coach at Davenport University and Stephanie Schueller, Recruiter at Sparrow Health System to highlight the close partnership between Sparrow and Davenport aimed to directly address the critical nursing shortage!
The Hanover Insurance Group
Mary is joined by Sara Self, Associate Adjuster for The Hanover Insurance Group!
Youth Movement into the Insurance Industry
Mary is joined by Jace Feldpausch of Farm Bureau Insurance Michigan to highlight his journey as a young professional into the insurance industry!
Thank you to Farm Bureau Insurance for sponsoring this podcast!
Services for Small Business
The Small Business Development Center at Lansing Community works with small businesses to startup, grow and thrive while providing no-cost consulting and business training workshops!
Mary is joined by Laurie Lonsdorf, the Regional Director of the Michigan SBDC at Lansing Community College, to discuss everything they have to offer for small businesses and more!
Thank you Davenport University for sponsoring this podcast!
Paying for College in Uncertain Times
Many students and their families are concerned about the high cost of college especially during these uncertain times. Michele Strasz, Executive Director of the Capital Area College Access Network, explores the many ways that students can afford college. This episode will focus on FAFSA, Scholarships, employer college benefits, dual enrollment options, and more!
Thank you to Davenport University for sponsoring this podcast!
"Recalculating Your Career Path" Event at Davenport University
Looking to start or finish your degree but don't know where to start?
In this episode - presented by Davenport University - Mary is joined by Cindy Whittum, Senior Career Coach at Davenport University and Rebecca Sowa of Lansing Community College to discuss an upcoming event on August 4th hosted by Davenport University, Lansing Community College, and Capital Area Michigan Works! that focuses on helping people navigate starting or finishing their degree!
Learn more: https://bit.ly/recalculatecareer
