Motherhood and Career With Lyndsay Kooistra

In this episode, we interview Lyndsay Kooistra who came to be a shareholder and achieve her goals by not being bold, but by speaking up and getting agreement about her future. Episode Highlights: How she started in insurance and sales. (1:35) Wins and struggles that shaped her. (6:39) What do you want to be when you grow up? (9:24) My mom is on Facetime with my son. (14:29) What are the biggest challenges that women face in the insurance industry? (15:19) As women, we have the power to be who we are. (20:05) If you had the power to change the industry, what would you do? (22:34) How have you been able to transcend your life goals and guide yourself to stay positive? (27:01) Have confidence in yourself and you can do anything. (29:29) Key Takeaway: "Utilize your assets, expand upon them, and have confidence in yourself. I realize it seems a little corny, but I remember asking my son, upon his return from soccer practice, what he had learned that day. I said that you should have confidence in yourself." Resources: LinkedIn