Pass the Mic Podcast
Pass the Mic Podcast
Podcast Description
New Voices. Fresh Perspectives. Every Month.
Welcome to Pass the Mic, produced by Resilient Voice Media. Your go to for launch & production of Top 10% or above podcasts.
This podcast is where the spotlight shifts every month. Each month long series is hosted by a different dynamic guest host—leaders, storytellers, creatives, change-makers—who take the mic to share their voice, vision, and heart.
This is your front-row seat to inspiring conversations, untold stories, and real talk from people you need to know.
Whether they’re sparking transformation, challenging the status quo, or simply offering a fresh lens on life, each guest host brings their unique flavor and community along for the ride.
Learn from them.
Be inspired by them.
Get connected through them.
Pass the Mic is more than a podcast—it’s a platform for powerful voices and an evolving conversation that builds bridges, fuels curiosity, and champions connection.
Hit subscribe and join us as we Pass The Mic—and the magic—every month.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes of personal growth, empowerment, and societal change, with episodes highlighting stories of transformation and resilience. For instance, one episode features Kimberly Taylor Judy, a former law enforcement officer turned entrepreneur, discussing her journey of overcoming personal challenges and founding a firearms training company. Topics such as recognizing abuse patterns, single parent empowerment, and creating safe spaces for healing are regularly discussed, providing listeners with both inspiration and practical insights.
New Voices. Fresh Perspectives. Every Month.
Welcome to Pass the Mic, produced by Resilient Voice Media. Your go to for launch & production of Top 10% or above podcasts.
This podcast is where the spotlight shifts every month. Each month long series is hosted by a different dynamic guest host—leaders, storytellers, creatives, change-makers—who take the mic to share their voice, vision, and heart.
This is your front-row seat to inspiring conversations, untold stories, and real talk from people you need to know.
Whether they’re sparking transformation, challenging the status quo, or simply offering a fresh lens on life, each guest host brings their unique flavor and community along for the ride.
Learn from them.
Be inspired by them.
Get connected through them.
Pass the Mic is more than a podcast—it’s a platform for powerful voices and an evolving conversation that builds bridges, fuels curiosity, and champions connection.
Hit subscribe and join us as we Pass The Mic—and the magic—every month.
In this episode of “Pass the Mic,” host Gabi Garland, guest host Shawn Pilj—a financial services professional and mom—shares her journey with Five Rings Financial. Shawn discusses the importance of financial education and living benefits insurance, offering real-life stories of clients helped in times of crisis. She highlights the supportive, growth-oriented culture at Five Rings and encourages women and families to take charge of their financial futures. The episode emphasizes empowerment, community, and practical steps toward financial security, inviting listeners to learn more or consider a career in financial services.
Key Topics & Timestamps
Client Story: Living Benefits in Action (00:01:48) A real-life example of a client using living benefits after a cancer diagnosis.
Life Insurance with Living Benefits (00:07:29) Clarifying that life insurance with living benefits can be used while alive.
Choosing Five Rings Financial & Company Culture (00:09:02) Shawn’s motivation for joining Five Rings and the company’s supportive, education-based culture.
Ideal Team Members & Clients (00:13:01) Who Shawn enjoys working with—singles, couples, single parents—and the benefits of starting part-time.
Key Questions for Women Considering Financial Careers (00:17:40) Questions women should ask themselves about financial preparedness and career opportunities.
Building a Career in Financial Services Part-Time (00:21:22) How to start in financial services using small pockets of time.
Support and Team Environment for Newcomers (00:25:28) What new team members can expect—support, mentorship, and a collaborative environment.
Powerful Quotes from the Episode
Shawn, ‘This gives you the freedom to take care of what you need to take care of, and not be worried about whether you’re going to lose your house, your business, or be able to feed your family.’
Shawn, ‘Life insurance with living benefits is something you don’t have to die to use. It really is important for everybody because we never know what tomorrow will bring.’
Shawn, ‘We really don’t know what tomorrow brings. What if tomorrow it was all on me?’
Shawn, ‘When you join a team like this, you just gained yourself a new best friend, because I’m going to be there every step you take forward. You never have to do this alone.’
Resources
CONNECT with Shawn Pilj
- Marbena Solutions: www.MarbenaSolutions.com
- Connect with Shawn: Calendly
- Follow on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram
- Artistic Blessings – www.shawnpilj.com
Connect with the Show
- Pass the Mic Podcast: A unique monthly format featuring different experts in their zones of genius
- Resilient Voice Media: A global podcast network and production company amplifying great people who do great work
- Host: Gabi Garland, founder of Resilient Voice Media
- November Guest Host: Shawn Pilj, Founder & CEO of Marbena Solutions, an agency of Five Rings Financial
A Resilient Voice Media Production
- To work with us submit inquiry at www.resilientvoicemedia.com
- Gabi Garland CEO of Resilient Voice Media
- CONNECT WITH GABI: Instagram and Facebook
- FOLLOW THE PODCAST: Pass the Mic podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
- Pass the Mic Opportunities: Contact Resilient Voice Media for information about hosting your own month in 2026.
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