I just need to take a second to recognize the staff of BenefitsPRO and ALM for putting on another stellar Broker Expo this year.  If you couldn't make it this year, you missed out BIG time!  I've been attending this conference for about a decade, and it is far and away the best industry conference out there, but this year just hit differently.  The speakers were incredible, the location was great but the people….just WOW!  So many women from our industry showed up in force AND Nancy Giacolone, one of our earliest ladies featured in this series, was given the honor of Broker Of the Year!  It was so great to connect with many of the women who have been featured in the past and also to make new friends that you'll be seeing featured this year as well.  

As we gear up for the National NABIP (formerly NAHU) Convention next month, I'm feeling hopeful about the women in our industry.  You can feel a shift happening and I am excited!  Our next two features are all about shifting and changing to keep with the times.  They are great examples of what happens and the things you can achieve when you take a step back to look at things a little differently!  Please read on to see how Diana and NaShina are making a difference in our industry and their communities!

Diana Miller, Benefits Advisor, Conner Insurance