Episode Summary
Listen in as host Meg McKeen welcomes Ellie Platt - an insurance agency founder, community builder, and woman who has spent 15 years betting on herself as she goes - for a conversation about what it feels like to outgrow the pot you're in. We talk about the leap of faith it took to leave a good job with a two-year-old at home - the importance of saying what you mean, always, and why sometimes the brave thing isn't leaving - it's staying. Ellie is warm and generous in the most approachable way - and leaves us with a fun reflection on life through her lens today.
Meet ellie platt
Ellie Platt is the owner and president of Platt Insurance, an independent agency she built from the ground up in Youngstown, Ohio. Now celebrating 15 years in business, she takes pride in leading a team of 12 and helping them grow while building a strong presence in the insurance industry. Ellie is also deeply committed to her community, serving in multiple leadership roles while balancing life as a dedicated mom.
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