GSD Factor Podcast
Join author, entrepreneur, technology strategist, and host Misha Bleymaier-Farrish for real conversations with people that embody the mentality of GSD - get sh*t done. In her book series, The GSD Factor Life, she covers six attributes that she believes every single one of us needs to ignite that transformation in our personal and professional lives: Be Confident, Be Inquisitive, Be Imaginative, Be Present, Be Resilient, and Be Influential.
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GSD Factor Podcast hosted by
Misha Bleymaier-Farrish
Nashville, Tennessee-based entrepreneur, speaker, technology strategist, wife, and mother, Misha wears many hats. She shares her passion and life motto of “GSD – Get sh*t done” with her readers, podcast listeners, and clients.
Misha is an advocate for the under-voiced, mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders across all industries, and empowering those who need professional direction and clarity. She is a strong believer in individuals collaborating to encourage one another as we trailblaze our industries and bring about much-needed change.
Learn more at gsdfactor.com
Episodes
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Author and speaker Monica Wisdom has been carving her own path for many years. Traveling to over 19 countries and 34 states she has created opportunities through meeting and talking to some amazing people. Monica realized her passion was to interview people and so she Created the Black Female Factor to provide a platform for Black Women to have a voice and share their opinions. More recently she has launched her blog, Black Women Amplified, which has now progressed into a thriving Podcast.
Learn about the power of storytelling from a GSD woman that has been embracing this mantra her whole life. Monica Wisdom has forged a career from elevating the voices of Black Women around the world, creating a platform from which they can be heard and providing a beacon of light to guide people from their dark places within.
Monica Wisdom LinkedIn
Host Misha Bleymaier-Farrish
GSD Factor Website
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Episode 11 is the continuation of our panel guests. Theresa, Jennifer, and Vinita join host Misha Bleymaier-Farrish to discuss ways you can advocate for under-represented voices in insurance and tech.
Vinita Jajware-Beatty is President of the Toronto Insurance Women’s Association (TIWA), a not-for-profit trade association and serves as co-chair of Dive In Canada Linkedin
Theresa Blissing is the Founder of the Asia InsurTech Podcast and the Head of TDI Connect at The Digital Insurer, with extensive knowledge of the insurance industry in Europe and Asia Pacific. LinkedIn
Jennifer Wilson has over 28 years of experience in the insurance industry, primarily in the cyber, specialty claims and risk management sector. LinkedIn
GSD Factor Website
Host Misha Bleymaier-Farrish
Monday Aug 22, 2022
Monday Aug 22, 2022
Episode 10 features three special guests, all leaders in the insurance industry from around the globe. These thought leaders address the stigma of being a leader in a traditionally male-dominated space. This casual conversation will bring you solidarity in knowing – you are not alone.
Theresa is the Founder of the Asia InsurTech Podcast and the Head of TDI Connect at The Digital Insurer, with extensive knowledge of the insurance industry in Europe and Asia Pacific.
Jennifer has over 28 years of experience in the insurance industry, primarily in the cyber, specialty claims and risk management sector.
Vinita Jajware-Beatty is President of the Toronto Insurance Women’s Association (TIWA), a not-for-profit trade association and serves as co-chair of Dive In Canada
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Do you really have the time to do everything that you need to do on a daily basis to grow your business? And the answer is simple. The answer is no. Join us with podcast guest Monica Adwani as we discuss – how do you know when you need to ask for help? How can you get sh!t done when you know you need to take a step back, to move forward?
Monica Adwani is a young and dynamic leader committed to growth, innovation, and transformation. It's her focus to drive impact by changing the way people think and perform within the Insurance Industry.
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Transcend with M Podcast
GSD Factor
Thursday Jun 23, 2022
Thursday Jun 23, 2022
Melissa Blatt has over 20 + years of business development and marketing experience. She has found success in executing innovative campaigns, strengthening the customer base and expanding market reach in New York, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, and Phoenix.
When she left the corporate world to go out on her own, she was desperate for quality affordable healthcare. Knowing she wasn't alone and part of a growing economy of 57 million, she learned self-employed people pay over 3x the rates or go without healthcare. In 2019, she took her biggest leap and created indipop, a healthcare marketplace for the Independent Population of self-employed professionals. Curating high value plans with stellar reviews to fit individual, family or small business budgets and needs. lndipop is now in its second year and expanding services, resources and health plan options.
www.indipop.cowww.instagram.com/theindipop
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
Stacie Marlowe has spent over a decade in the non-profit world, from front-line worker to Director of Development. As Stacie embodies the GSD Factor of being an Innovative Solutionist, she brings her passion for changing her corner of the world in all her endeavors.
Does your client base know you well enough to tell your story for you? Well, they should. Creating ambassadors and building community is what it’s all about. But how can you do that in today’s world? By innovating, learning, building new tools, constantly stretching, and growing. Join us to learn from Stacie Marlow as she spotlights what it’s like to be a non-profit leader!
staciemarlowe.com
Thursday May 19, 2022
Thursday May 19, 2022
Lauren Ruth Martin is a ‘woo girl,’ turned licensed professional counselor speaker and host of The 9toKind Podcast. Her primary clinical focuses are maladaptive perfectionism, chronic depression, and over-control burnout. She is dedicated to assisting people in unlearning the hustle culture and living a life that is guided by their values.
She joins us to discuss “burnout” and offer tips on creating minor adjustments that can significantly impact your work and home life.
Linkedin
The 9toKind Podcast
www.laurenruthmartin.com
Thursday May 05, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
Melissa Unsell-Smith is a company founder three times over, an automation expert, and a data privacy leader. She joins us to chat about Catalytic Icon, a platform for female founders to collaborate, grow, and gain proximity to role models.
LinkedIn
Catalytic Icon
Rectify
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Elisa Stampf is a passionate advocate for improving workplace culture and ensuring that everyone feels welcome. She spent over 13 years in financial and insurance industries feeling out of place. In 2021 Elisa co-founded Insure Equality to change the displacement she felt in an industry that is about taking care of people. She loves art (making it and viewing it), and board games with friends. You can find her curled up on her couch or traveling (no in-between).
https://insureequality.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisa-stampf-she-her/