In this episode of Grit, Growth & Gumption, Tinsley English welcomes Meg McKeen—founder, consultant, speaker, and host of Bound & Determined—for a raw, unfiltered conversation about living your story and trusting your gut.
Meg walked away from a traditional insurance career to embrace the unknown, proving that sometimes the biggest risks lead to the richest rewards. She opens up about her "year of fun-employment," the decision to ditch the 9-to-5 for a life of nomadic consulting, and the deeper truths she discovered along the way.
They also dive into an industry reality we don’t talk about enough: the relationship between drinking culture and professional success in insurance. Meg shares why she made the bold choice to step away from alcohol and how it transformed her confidence, clarity, and career.
💡 “You only get one shot at this life. If something is waking you up at 3 AM, you owe it to yourself to explore it.” – Tinsley
💡 “I realized I wasn’t trusting myself—I was letting outside forces make my choices. Once I stopped, everything changed.” – Meg
Whether you're craving more freedom in your career or questioning long-standing industry norms, this episode will challenge you to rethink, recalibrate, and bet on yourself.
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