I talked to dozens of industry friends during 4th Quarter from all over the country and everyone said it seemed to be a special kind of insane this year. Maybe we need to take some pages from the books of our next two features!

As they say, if you want to get something done, you give it to a busy woman. Please join me in celebrating the accomplishments of Tamara, Lily, Erica, Lynn and Emily as they work diligently behind the scenes in our industry to keep us informed and to provide stellar content through their news channels and events throughout the country!

Buckle up and take note, because this is a golden list of what not do from many uber successful women in our industry.

This month, 2023 BenefitsPRO Broker of the Year, Nancy Giacolone, shares her thoughts on coping with loneliness during the holiday season and beyond.

Our next two features have made some big changes this past year and they are taking their new roles and opportunities in stride. They both listened to their hearts and their heads and moved into roles where they are destined for success because they are aligned with their core beliefs and passions.

Our next topic is the age-old balance of working on your business versus working in your business, something I think many entrepreneurs and business owners struggle with.

Our next two ladies have experienced firsthand how important it is to support your mental and physical health from their work as well as their own personal experiences and I think it's a great time to remind you all that if you do not take the time to fill your cup, you won't have anything to give to anyone else.

But about a year and a half ago, I got a major life lesson that I didn't want and certainly didn't need. This all comes back to a promise I made to my dad before he passed.