In this episode, I sit down with Lydia Ramos, Director of Student Relations for Young Risk Professionals of Denver, to explore how she turned a chance moment in an urban auto insurance office into a life of purpose, leadership, and fierce love. Her resilience, shaped by a childhood marked by instability, hunger, and survival, is awe-inspiring. In spite of her hardship, she speaks of it not with bitterness, but with profound reflection, saying, “Only in the past few years have I truly embraced how resilient I am.”

Lydia opens up about being a gang-involved teen, a young mother in an abusive relationship, and a woman who found her footing in insurance when she needed a new path most. Today, she’s not just building a career, she’s building a legacy. With six children under one roof (and one already in her own house), Lydia’s home is a multigenerational, love-filled hub of support, laughter, and safety. We talk about authenticity in leadership, the future of the industry, and how Lydia’s mission is to create the kind of family, community, and professional space she never had growing up. “Insurance,” she says, “was my segway to a real life.”

In this episode, I sit down with someone whose digital presence precedes her in the best way possible. Ema Roloff, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer at Roloff Consulting, joins me to talk about her journey from the classroom to the world of digital transformation. With a background in teaching and more than a decade of experience helping companies modernize, Emma brings a powerful mix of curiosity, compassion, and communication to the table. We dig into how her unique approach to change management empowers businesses to not only adopt technology but truly embrace it with purpose and clarity.

What I loved most about our conversation is Ema’s commitment to being a thoughtful leader in a space that’s often dominated by buzzwords and complexity. She breaks things down in a way that feels personal and actionable, whether she’s talking about automation, customer experience, or the empathetic side of leading change. We also talk about what it means to show up authentically online, the power of building in public, and how Emma’s role as an educator still shows up in her work every day.

In this episode of InsHER, I interview the one and only Miranda Fischer, Producer at Alliant Insurance Services and a total force in the construction and surety space. From riding at the Grand Prix level in both Show Jumping and Dressage to operating heavy machinery and now representing some of the top AEC firms in New York, Miranda’s insurance story is anything but ordinary. We talk about how her unconventional background gives her a unique edge, and how she shows up authentically with neon multi-chrome eyebrows, full-body tattoos, and all. Miranda shares what it's like to be one of only a handful of female producers in her specialty and how she’s pushing boundaries simply by existing as her full self.

We also get into the power of industry associations and the confidence they can instill, especially for women stepping into volunteer leadership roles. Miranda is involved in organizations like the Women Builders Council and Professional Women in Construction, and she explains how those spaces not only build community but spark lifelong friendships. She’s brutally honest, fiercely authentic, and endlessly bold, reminding us that we do deserve the seat we’ve earned and should have twice the audacity of everyone in the room. If you’ve ever felt like an outsider or questioned whether you belong, this episode is the reminder you didn’t know you needed.