I know I say it every year, but ILOVE this month!  And I'm getting really excited to headto Austin to attend the BenefitsPRO Broker Expo annual conference. If you happen to be there, make sure you come check out the2^nd annual Fast & Furious session. It will be incredible anda session you do not want to miss!  This is one of theconferences I look forward to most and I always get to meet a lotof incredible ladies to feature right here!

Without further ado, I'd like to introduce you to some realpower houses. Please meet  Allison, Cailtin andWendy.  These three women are crushing it in our industrythrough their intentional actions, going against the status quoteand mentoring along the way!

Allison Butler, Butler Benefits &Consulting

"My theme for 2019 was "beintentional." I wanted my actions in my professional and personallife to have purpose. Professionally, I wanted to intentionallyfocus on development and leadership. Throughout 2019, I readapproximately 20 business books. I learned many things, like how toimprove workflows and agency processes and recognized that I hadroom for some meaningful improvements. Being a more assertiveleader was one of the areas in which I knew I could improve. Icontinue to focus and grow in this area.  I look forwardto 2020 with a theme of "efficiency"!"

Caitlin Hodge, HJ Spier Co., Inc

"In my five years as an adviser in the benefits industry, I haveearned a reputation as an industry disruptor.  Ithas been my goal to improve benefits for employees and theirfamilies by talking to employers about transparency, lack ofproviders, and cost disparities within the health care system.

By having these conversations, I have clients who have been ableto introduce plans with zero deductibles, decreased premiums foremployees and families, free health care services, no-costspecialty medications and more, by implementing new techniques totheir health plans that have proven to lower costs.

I have spoken at several Industry events to share my strategieswith other advisers in hopes of helping to inspire moredisruptors.

Our current health care system is old and broken, and I am proudto be a young adviser bringing good health benefits back toemployees and their families."

Wendy Keneipp, Partner & Coach, Q4intelligence

"Most of my career has beenfocused on helping and empowering people and organizations.Regardless of the roles I've held over the years, be it support,leadership, or coaching, my goal has always been to help peopleconsistently move forward. And it feels fantastic to get notes frompeople wanting to share their successes along the way. I love this!It encourages me to continue doing the coaching and mentoring Ido.

This past year has been particularly satisfying, as I'veselected three amazing women to help build our team. They arelighting things up with their spirit, enthusiasm, insight, andwillingness to learn, be coached, and challenge one another. Everyday, I see the team grow stronger and feed off one another tocontinuously up our game. It inspires me and also makes me feelincredibly proud to make a difference for people in such ameaningful way."

Good luck to everyone during this March Madness season and Ihope you close out the 1^st Quarter with abang!  As always, if you know of great women in the fieldwho are working hard to make this this industry even better, sendme an email introduction at [email protected]. I'd loveto connect!  Also, if you plan to attend the BenefitsPRO Broker Expo in Austin coming up in May,I'd be happy to meet up!  Lastly….wash your hands! : )