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Are you sabotaging yourself by avoiding conflict?

Conflicts arise within ourselves and wither others as a natural part of life. However, when we avoid them we can cause more harm than good.

My free workbook can help you get more comfortable with conflict, work through challenges and improve your relationships.

If you want to handle conflict with more love, kindness, and respect, download your free workbook today by clicking the link in my bio!

Medicare eligibility season is here, and with it, a lot of questions too. How do you enroll? What does it cover? How will my current health insurance benefits transition into Medicare? and I am more than happy to help you answer them!

A great place to find those answers is by attending a Medicare 101 session with me to learn how, when, and where to enroll in Medicare, as well as the difference between Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and Stand Alone Part D. I will be more than happy to help you!

Join me for our monthly Medicare 101 discussion tomorrow Tuesday 11/8 at 4 pm. Find the link in my bio.



*We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1–800– MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.

Are you happy with your current benefits? Will any upcoming changes affect your health insurance plan in 2023? Join me for a 1-hour info session where we’ll talk through the benefits for 2023 and answer any questions about specific plans.

Find the session for your provider on our events page and register to save your spot. Remember, you'll have a short window to review and change your plan if needed. Open enrollment is November 1st through December 15, and it's a busy time of year for all.

Don't wait until the last day; I'm here to help you! ✨ Register for your session today by clicking the link below.

https://pdxins.com/events/

After our team meeting with Kaiser Account Manager, Kodi D. Howard, and Abby, the Leader of PDX INS Positive Impact Team, Kodi shared some wise words with us.

Kodi spoke about the value we can bring to one another. As women, sometimes we can be the hardest on ourselves and each other. She reminded us of the importance of celebrating a colleague's accomplishment and lifting our team when facing hard times.

While she didn’t have formal mentors after college, she appreciated the opportunities to share mentorship with the folks that built her team.

Feeling excited and grateful to be surrounded by inspirational thought leaders.

Thank you, Kodi!

On behalf of PDX INS, Abby attended the Wildlife Legacy Luncheon, where she met Zookeeper Dave Thomas and Jason Miles, the person going to Malaysia with Oregon Zoo Scientist, Dr. Sharon Glaeser as an elephant keeper.

Dr. Sharon Glaeser talked about the trip to Sabah/Borneo, Malaysia, and shared valuable information about the Orang-utangs, Elephants, and Palm Oil in that region.

Here are Abby's top takeaways from the luncheon
✨ Collective actions have big impacts.
✨ We need to focus on coexisting efforts - ways for people and wildlife to coexist peacefully in or out of protected areas.
✨ Care and conservation of species require an understanding of the complexity of the issues.

Make sure you visit Jason at the Oregon Zoo where he takes care of our herd! 🐘

Providing support to other professionals brings joy and purpose to my life.
Thank you for being a part of the Positive Intelligence Program and for these kind words, Ashley!

Join us today at 12:00 PST for a 30-minute conversation about and learn how mental fitness can help you build powerful habits for a positive mind.

Click the link to join here: https://loom.ly/WGuhTLw

Many of us exercise to keep our bodies in shape, play sports, lift weights, go for walks, and go to the gym, knowing it takes time and effort to achieve the physical results we desire. The same is true with mental fitness work. The more we exercise our brains, creating neural pathways that did not exist before, the more we are likely to achieve the outcomes we seek.

Join us on Monday, October 17th at 12:00 PST for a 30-minute conversation about and learn how mental fitness can help you build powerful habits for a positive mind.

Click the link in the first comment to register! You do not want to miss this!

October is Emotional Wellness Month 🧘🏻‍♀️

With hectic schedules, devices ringing, and life becoming uncertain, it’s crucial to maintain a sense of calm and balance.

Since stress can lead to physical complications, I invite you to disconnect and take time out for your mental fitness. Maintaining a healthy emotional balance helps us make healthy choices, have good relationships, stay motivated and achieve goals.

When feeling anxious or stressed out, consider:

🧖🏼‍♀️ Making time for self-care
🚶🏽‍♂️ Taking a walk outside
🧠 Joining a Mental Fitness Session with me by following the link in the comments

What steps are you taking to feel calmed and balanced this month?

We are thrilled to welcome aboard a new member to the PDX Insurance & Associates Team! Please give a warm welcome to Abby Lam

Abby joins us as the Leader of the PDX INS Positive Impact Team. With her background as a Clerical Assistant for the Department of Chemistry at Oregon State University and an OSU cheerleader, Abby has what it takes to help our growing team thrive and be a positive impact for everyone.

Welcome to Abby!! ✨

This past weekend, we had an awesome time at the Women in Insurance & Financial Services conference in Phoenix, AZ, where we connected with all the incredible women of Women in Insurance and Financial Services from chapters across the nation.

A few of my favorite moments from the event:
✨ Being a guest with Amber Sitt with the Counting on Her Podcast
✨ Petting both a kangaroo and an alligator thanks to Mutual of Omaha
✨ Celebrating with other people in similar industries sharing best practices!

I also congratulate all 2022 Woman of the Year nominees, especially Angela Ribuffo, the 2022 Women of the Year Winner! She is truly an amazing leader!

What does Medicare cover? How will my current health insurance benefits transition into Medicare? How do you enroll? Medicare eligibility comes with a lot of questions and, I am more than happy to help you answer them to ensure you are properly covered.

If you or someone you know may be approaching Medicare eligibility, make sure you attend our Medicare 101 session to learn how, when, and where to enroll in Medicare, as well as the difference between Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and Stand Alone Part D.

Join me for our monthly Medicare 101 discussion next Tuesday 10/4 at 4 pm. I’d love to help you!

✨ Big News ✨
I'm thrilled to share that I have been accepted as a 2022 Woman of the Year nominee by WIFS Portland Metro - Women in Insurance & Financial Services , where I have been a member since 2009.

WIFS attracted me during a career transition due to the market crash in 2008. I found Women in Insurance and Financial Services to be a breath of fresh air and a place of community.

Since joining, I have surrounded myself with other successful women in similar industries. It is fun and rewarding to collaborate with a community of leaders who shine bright.

I also want to congratulate all the fantastic women nominated alongside me: Alanah Phillips, Amber Stitt , Angela Ribuffo, Betty W. Lee, Bobbie Barbera, Lisa Sappenfiled Boyer and, Mary McDirmid. The winner will be announced at the Awards and Accolades Luncheon this Friday, September 30th.

Women in Insurance & Financial Services