In this episode, I interview Paige Roepers, CEO of Ocean Ledger, whose career path took her from marine biology to banking, consulting, and ultimately to creating a company at the intersection of the Blue Economy and insurance. Paige shares how her passion for the ocean inspired her to build technology that uses satellite imagery and machine learning to map coastal risk, offering insurers and real estate investors sharper insights into storm surge exposure. What started as curiosity about the lack of financial support for marine conservation has evolved into a mission-driven business bridging risk gaps across the globe, from the US Gulf Coast and Northeast to APAC and the Caribbean.

We also discuss Ocean Ledger’s participation in Lloyd’s Lab, where Paige’s team demonstrated how their shoreline data could have generated significant savings during past hurricane events. Paige opens up about her experience as a young female founder navigating the insurance space, her belief in collaboration over competition with existing risk modeling vendors, and her vision for making insurance more inclusive and equitable, from simplifying industry jargon to prioritizing cultural fit and diverse skillsets in hiring. Paige shares how building a sustainable insurance future is about acting as the “glue” between stakeholders and staying anchored in transparency, equity, and innovation.

In this episode, I interview Gemma Ros, Chief Technology Officer at The Zebra, to talk about her fascinating journey from Wall Street to tech leader in insurance. Gemma shares how her passion for technology and problem-solving ultimately led her to The Zebra, where she’s on a mission to simplify insurance shopping through innovation, personalization, and intelligent automation. We explore how her teams are modernizing data infrastructure, cutting quoting times, and enhancing the customer experience, while never losing sight of the human side of insurance.

What really struck me was Gemma’s commitment to building teams, and products, that reflect the world we live in. She describes The Zebra’s inclusive culture, from its Employee Resource Groups to its support for different work styles, and shares why connecting everyday work to a bigger purpose is critical for engagement and decision-making. We also talk about the value of risk-taking, learning from failure, and creating psychologically safe environments where innovation can thrive.

In this episode, I interview Chantelle Davis, Business Manager, Turnkey Reinsurance at Beazley, to talk about her incredible journey through the insurance industry—from studying finance and working at the FDIC during the wake of Dodd-Frank, to finding her niche in cyber, product development, and now turnkey reinsurance. Chantelle is one of those people who brings thoughtful strategy and creativity to every seat she’s held, and her story is a tapestry of when curiosity, mentorship, and the right culture come together to shape a career. We also discuss the human element of regulation, the value of learning through failure, and the leaders who helped her lean into her questions with confidence.

What I loved most about our conversation was how deeply personal Chantelle’s definition of success has become. We explore how her passion for sustainability led to launching her own fashion brand, Beau Davis, and how her commitment to community now drives her leadership style. Chantelle is thinking big, about equity in the industry, about wealth-building in under-served communities, and about helping the next generation find their footing. She’s proof that you don’t have to choose between analytical excellence and creative expression. You can make space for both, and still make an impact.