Bound & Determined℠ is hitting the road. Next stop: Westfield center, ohio!
Join podcast host Meg McKeen on Wednesday, September 16th, for an inspiring morning as you grow in connection with others - and yourself - in a unique and intimate setting.
Meg will be joined in a fireside chat-style conversation with Jess Hendricks, which will be recorded and later released as a podcast episode, as we begin our time together. We’ll have time for open conversation following - off the record - and connection building with fellow attendees, too.
What is Bound & Determined℠ Live?
This intimate, in-person gathering is curated to provide connection and support to women in the insurance industry in a highly accessible way. It is open to a woman regardless of her role or title or tenure, is low-cost, hyper-local, and does not require extensive time away from work or family. Join us as we take the conversations we're already having on the podcast and invite you to participate in them, too.
“Thank you for providing such a safe, warm and welcoming space for women in the insurance industry to share their experiences and ambitions. We all need each other more than ever as we navigate our careers and personal lives.”
Our Agenda
8:30 - 9:00 EST | Settling In + Breakfast
9:00 - 9:10 | Welcome + Grounding
9:10 - 9:45 | Live Podcast Recording with Jess Hendricks
9:45 - 10:45 | Group Sharing + Reflection
10:45 - 11:00 | Closing
Our Meeting Place
We’ll be gathering on the beautiful campus of Westfield.
Specific location information will be provided upon registration.
Registration is $25 and is required; register when you click through below.
Meet your host, Meg McKeen
Meg McKeen is the principal consultant of Adjunct Advisors LLC, a consultancy she founded in 2018 with the simple belief that we can and must do more to support the individuals who choose a career in insurance. Her work for more than 26 years in the industry spans roles in underwriting, leadership, and sales, and fuels her work as a consultant today, in which Meg holds space, at the crossroads of personal and professional development, for insurance professionals as they grow their sales and leadership acumen and for organizations as they navigate cultural change. Engage with Meg for private coaching, consulting engagements, and as you listen to the podcast she hosts, Bound & Determined℠.
Meet our guest, Jess Hendricks
Jess Hendricks is Head of Agency Relations for Standard Lines at Westfield, where she leads the Distribution Management team focused on strengthening agency relationships and creating a more connected, consistent experience for agency partners. Her team supports agencies throughout the entire lifecycle, from prospecting and onboarding to compensation, engagement, and strategic partnerships.
Jess brings more than 18 years of experience in property and casualty insurance, with deep expertise in agency distribution, sales strategy, and operational leadership. Before joining Westfield, she served as Vice President of Sales and Distribution Management at EMC Insurance Companies, leading enterprise-wide initiatives in agency compensation, contracts, national partnerships, and sales enablement. Based in Des Moines, outside of work, you'll most often find her cheering from the sidelines at her kids' sporting events and activities.
Thank you for your support
Bound & Determined℠ Midwest Live is presented by Westfield. Westfield is a property and casualty insurance company with more than 175 years of helping people protect what matters most - and a long tradition of creating spaces for women to connect and build community. Westfield believes that when women share their experiences and champion one another, they can inspire lasting change across the insurance industry.
So many thanks to Westfield for your support!
Can’t join us in Westfield Center?
Subscribe to To Taking the Risk, the monthly-ish newsletter Meg writes to learn about future stops, and other ways we can connect virtually.
Would you like to host the next Bound & Determined℠ Live in your city?
With previous gatherings in Dallas, Columbus, Cincinnati, Phoenix, Charlotte, Nashville, Missoula, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco and Orange County - and 6 stops coming up in 2026 - Meg is always on the move and would love to visit your hometown, too. Please send Meg a note here to chat.
Is your organization committed to thinking differently about our relationship with work - and the ways we connect with it and one another?
For as little as $100, you can express that commitment by supporting this or a future gathering. Learn more here.
Purchased a ticket but your plans have changed?
Your purchase isn’t refundable - but you can share your ticket with another woman who may want to join us. Reach out to Meg if you need help.