Happy Birthday, WTGNL fans! Can't believe we have been in circulation for four years now? One of the things that I'm super excited about is this month is our Wonder Woman Mastermind that's starting with women who have been featured in the past. What a way to celebrate!

I have been meeting so many incredible women recently and am excited to share them with you. Please welcome Rachel, Kristina and Danielle to our tribe and check out the amazing things they are doing for our industry.

Rachel Zeman, Benelinx

"I founded my agency a decade ago when there were few women in similar roles in our industry. Over the years, we grew significantly and built a reputation of hard work, honesty and quality service. In 2019, I sold my agency to a large international firm. I needed a fresh start and a new focus on helping others.

In March 2020, I launched a new agency management system. I had built the platform six years prior to help my agency navigate the renewal season. After years of development and testing, I decided to sell it to the open market. By assisting other agencies in streamlining their processes and becoming more efficient, I also indirectly support their clients and the industry as a whole.

I couldn't be happier about my journey and hope to forge a path for future women who venture out into the unknown."

Kristina Smith, Diversity & Inclusion Strategists, LLC

"Like so many other people, I have really been bummed out about the state of affairs in our society due to the pandemic, the economy, and the racial injustices. After weeks of feeling discouraged, depressed, and deeply saddened, I began to see the light at the beginning of the tunnel. Something switched in me and I began to see that some good must come from this. I collaborated with some colleagues and began building a community of women who want to have conversations around race. I have hosted one meeting so far, but it is the most thrilling thing I have done in a long time. So excited to be making a difference where I can."

Danielle Capilla, Alera Group

"In January of 2020, I had the opportunity to build the first compliance department at Alera, bringing in four incredibly talented individuals to begin collaborating across time zones. I was put to the test in March when the COVID-19 crisis began, but we came together to issue dozens of white papers, infographics, and webinars during an incredibly tumultuous time with significant regulatory changes. I haven't dealt with anything that fast paced since the ACA was passed, and it was exhausting but exhilarating. My team and I were successful in making something scary and complex a little bit easier for our colleagues and clients.

I'm also proud of the work I've done our Diversity & Inclusion Committee and Women's Leadership Steering Committee to help ensure our industry hears all the diverse and vibrant voices within it, and attracts diverse talent moving forward. We are better together!"

Know a great woman in our industry doing great things? If so, I'd love to connect! You can just shoot over an email with her information or feel free to make a virtual introduction to me at [email protected]. Stay safe and mask up, my friends!