TranscendWithM
by Monica Adwani
What Every Insurance Agency Owner Needs to Know About Advising in…
About this podcast
Transcend With M is a global leadership and transformation podcast for ambitious leaders, founders, and professionals navigating growth, reinvention, and change in a rapidly evolving world.
Hosted by insurance and innovation leader Monica Adwani, the show features powerful conversations with executives, entrepreneurs, and change-makers who have rebuilt, redefined, and elevated their paths across industries.
Each episode goes beyond achievement headlines to explore the real journey behind meaningful success: identity shifts, resilience, failure, courage, and evolution. Guests share how they navigated uncertainty, broke barriers, and built impact on their own terms offering insight for anyone stepping into bigger leadership or personal transformation.
Rooted in the belief that true success lives at the intersection of human potential and intelligent progress, Transcend With M explores leadership, entrepreneurship, reinvention, the future of work, and personal growth in complex environments.
Whether you’re scaling a business, evolving your career, or redefining your next chapter, this podcast offers perspective, strategy, and inspiration from voices shaping more human, conscious, and forward-thinking paths to success.
Because leadership isn’t just what you achieve, it’s who you become.
Episodes
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- What Every Insurance Agency Owner Needs to Know About Advising in 2026 | David Carothers | S3 E05 · 1 h 0 min · Season 3 Episode 5In this episode of Transcend with M, I sat down with David Carothers, founder of Florida Risk Partners and one of the most respected voices in commercial insurance sales…
- From 25% to 70% Margins: Jason Cass on AI in Insurance | S3 E04 · 41 min · Season 3 Episode 4What does it really take for an independent insurance agency to survive the next 24 months? In this episode of Transcend with M, I sit down with Jason Cass, founder of Agency…
- What Every Agency Owner Needs to Know About Financials in 2026 | Carey Wallace | TWM S3 E02 · 29 min · Season 3 Episode 3This week I'm joined by Carey Wallace, founder of Agency Focus and one of the most trusted advisors in the independent insurance agency space. We talked about the part of the…
- What Every Insurance Agency Owner Needs to Know in 2026 | Matt Naimoli | Transcend with M S3 E02 · 34 min · Season 3 Episode 2What does it actually take to build an agency worth keeping →whether you sell it, pass it down, or hold it forever? This week I sat down with Matt Naimoli, co-founder of GNN…
- She Built a National Movement From One Conversation | Melissa Gilbo | Transcend with M S3 E1 · 49 min · Season 3 Episode 1Five years ago, Melissa Gilbo was one of the first guests on Transcend with M. She came back for Season 3 a completely different woman. And so did I. Melissa is the Founder and…
- Empowering the Latino Community: The Impact of Philanthropy| Juan Carlos (JC) Morales · 29 minJuan Carlos (JC) Morales shares his unique perspective on the world of finance and how he has dedicated his career to strengthening and empowering the Latino community as the…
- Invest in Yourself First: Take Control of Your Finances | Tess Waresmith · 32 minThe transformative power of taking control of your finances, and the impact it can have on your life. Meet Tess, a determined woman who discovered just that. In this episode…
- You Can't Handle Everything: Practice Self-Compassion | Dulce Orozco · 58 minThe importance of practicing self-compassion, leaving guilt behind, and taking care of oneself. Dulce Orozco, a standout immigrant therapist who is making an impact in the Latino…
- The perfection of imperfection: A recovering journey. | Paulette Piñero · 52 minHave you ever discovered the beauty in the imperfection of your dreams? Have you found perfection in accepting the imperfect, despite our expectations? Have you experienced…
- Unveiled: Coaching's Power for Career and Personal Success - Becoming Number One | Michelle Fermin · 48 minHow many times have we felt lost, unable to find our way? And how many times have we needed someone to accompany us in the process? Sometimes, we think we can do it alone, but is…
- Building Generational Wealth in the Latinx Community · 50 min🌟 Discover the incredible story of Arianny Arias, a mortgage specialist who is making a difference in building generational wealth in the vibrant Latinx community of the United…
- Power of networking and relationship building · 34 min · Season 2 Episode 1🌟 Discover the incredible journey of Miguelina Peralta, a courageous Latina who transformed her life through the power of Networking in the United States! 🌟 🌍 Immerse yourself in…
- Unleashing Your Potential: Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Your Dreams With Latasha Hughes Thomasson · 48 min · Season 4 Episode 148Latasha Hughes Thomasson is a professional comedian and wellness coach. She was born and raised in Worcester. As a divorced mother of five, she recently became a new grandmother…
- Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Margie's Journey of Service and Leadership · 43 min · Season 4 Episode 147Margie Breault is a woman on a mission, a mother of three with her hands full and her heart even fuller. She is deeply committed to giving back to her community, with a strong…
- Breaking the Silence: Unveiling Period Poverty in Massachusetts Ceylan Rowe · 24 min · Season 4 Episode 146Ceylan is a dedicated social changemaker who has worked for the past 20 years to remove barriers for women, girls, and marginalized communities. In her latest venture, Ceylan…
- Empowerment Lens: Unveiling Self-Love through Photography Ashley Nardello · 30 min · Season 4 Episode 145Ashley Nardello is an empowerment specialist and Boudoir photographer located in Worcester ma! She is passionate about helping women on their healing journey. She teaches women…
- The Gift and Curse of Hard Work: Adriana's Perspective · 36 min · Season 4 Episode 144Adriana also known as Adri Maria, is your everyday Bronx girl with a heart of gold and a slick mouth! As a true New Yorker, it is in her blood to hustle. She has a relentless…
- Embracing the Unknown for Personal and Professional Fulfillment With Luanne Westerling · 27 min · Season 4 Episode 133Luanne Westerling has 30 years of facilitation, training, leading, and teaching experience, both in higher education and the financial services sector. She returned to the…
- The Power Of Trust With Natalie Doyle Oldfield · 31 min · Season 4 Episode 142Natalie is the author of The Power of Trust: How Top Companies Build, Manage, and Protect It and President of Success Through Trust. She’s been named one of the world's Top…
- Unpacking The Power of Neuroscience With Noel Foy · 40 min · Season 4 Episode 141Award-winning author of ABC Worry Free and Are You a Bird Like Me?, Noel is an anxiety coach and neuroeducation consultant specializing in workshops and one-on-one sessions for…







