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Shirley, formerly First Step Project, works with women- and minority-led companies to understand and navigate the complex and cumbersome process of Risk Management as well as the procurement of designing and placing a customized insurance program. We help business owners secure the most comprehensive and cost competitive insurance program that meets the specific needs of their business.

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Working with our broker partners, we advocate for our clients taking a consultative approach in securing commercial insurance, personal lines coverage, health insurance plans, and many unique insurance needs across all industries to build the right solution. Our clients rely on to craft the right strategies and insurance programs to reduce risk and protect assets aligned with their bottom line.

Respect: We listen and learn. We support and celebrate differences and we are passionate about supporting women-led companies while focusing on excellence, integrity, and inclusion.

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Shirley is client-focused. Our senior people are industry experts and are in the field every day. Were not managing teams or P&L. Because of our directed business model, all our time is focused on helping our clients succeed. Doing whats in their best interests. We listen to your perspective understand your needs and advocate for you in the risk management process. We have identified four ways we can help women and minority led companies in starting, growing and running their companies: insurance, accounting, human resources, and legal. We are a connector to key strategic partners in theses disciplines who support our propositions and values.

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Women are dramatically more engaged in social and charitable causes and according to the Womens Philanthropy Institute at Indiana University women give 89 percent more to charity than men their age. Women in the top 25 percent of income generously give 156 percent more than men.

The Integar Group found in a recent study, women overwhelmingly prefer a brand that donates to a relevant cause.

According to a new Harris Poll, 60 percent of the respondents will not do business with companies that have conflicting values.

Women continue to be the decision makers in families and businesses. 47 percent of all businesses are now owned by women, a 68 percent increase since 2007 (according to the NWBC).

Currently 51 percent of U.S private wealth is controlled by women, and in the next five years, it's expected to grow from $14 trillion to $22 trillion, and women will control an estimated two-thirds of that money (LIMRA, 2014 Insurance Barometer Study).

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Leslie is a results-driven multi discipline insurance and risk management executive, distinguished by her ability to devise and lead strategies and initiatives that accelerate significant growth and profit margins. With over 28 years of insurance industry leadership experience at some of the largest Global Brokers she has exceptional talent for building industry specific verticals staffed with Subject Matter Experts; developing high performing teams. Her vast industry knowledge includes a foundation in underwriting, insurance brokerage, reinsurance, mergers & acquisitions, integration, and larger Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibility. Combined with a reputation for innovation and execution, these qualities have positioned her as a highly regarded industry expert and thought leader.

Our Leadership matters. Shlrley's leadership team and strategic partners reflect our fierce belief that real world experience, integrity, honesty innovation and inclusion are central tenets to be proud and are core to our success of helping women and minority led businesses.