I always wanted to be an entrepreneur and start my own venture in financial services. In college, a friend recruited me as an agent in the insurance industry. Working in this role was more than just a job for me because I had a deep personal connection to the cause. My father passed away in 2005, and due to our lack of life insurance, left me, and my family, in a financial struggle. My father was only 45 at the time and I was too young to contribute financially in this situation. This tragic experience prompted me to become a successful insurance broker and extend a helping hand to people in similar situations.