What’s Life Got to Do With It?
Find out in our new original podcast with founder & CEO Helen Ornellas, available now on all major streaming platforms.
Latest Episode
Ep. 65 – Succession Planning. Guaranteeing the Success of a Business That’ll Outlive You, with Craig Gussin
Do you have everything in place in your business if — God forbid — you don’t make it home tonight?
In today’s episode, we are joined by one of Helen’s mentors and a true giant in the insurance space, Craig Gussin. Craig is a seasoned health insurance agent based in San Diego and the co-founder of Retire with Renewals, a company created to help retiring agents plan their business transition and ensure their clients continue receiving care. He also helps media and consumers understand insurance through Auerbach & Gussin, where he serves as President and CEO.
Previous Episodes
Ep. 52 – Maximize Your Social Security Benefits: Tips and Strategies from Expert David Brabender
In this episode, David Brabender takes us through the complexity and potential pitfalls of navigating Social Security benefits without expert guidance. David is a local Independent Insurance
Ep. 51 – How To Maximize Your Medicare Benefits in 2025: Expert Insights with Rosamaria Marrujo
In this episode, we get all our doubts about the upcoming changes for Medicare’s 2025 annual enrolment period answered by expert guest Rosamaria Marrujo. Rosamaria is the Founder
Ep. 50 – What’s New in Medicare: Helen’s Top Tips for Medicare Enrollment in 2025
In this episode, Helen goes through every major change in Medicare for the next year. From the $2,000 limit cap on out-of-pocket drug costs to
Ep. 49 – Lauren Bayha: Two Years Later – Making More Than My Corporate Job!
In today’s episode, I am pleased to welcome Lauren Bayha back to the show. Almost two years after taking that leap of faith and starting her own insurance
Ep. 48 – Navigating VA and Medicare Advantage Plans for Veterans: Insights from Addison Beverly
Are you a veteran and feel unsure of how to navigate VA and Medicare Advantage plans effectively? What are the key considerations to have on
Ep. 47 – Medi-Cal Application and the New Regulations Effective from January 1st, 2024, with Michael McCabe
Medi-Cal completely revamped its process as of January 1st, 2024! This means all the laws, regulations, codes, and everything else have changed. Do you know
Ep. 7 – “Who’s In Your Corner? Health Advocate Advisor: Part #1”
In this seventh episode, I am so excited to be joined by Renee Balcom, a health advocate advisor. Renee has spent over a decade consulting
Ep. 4 – “Long Term Care Options”
In this fourth episode, I am talking about long term care and why it is important to have. I often hear from my clients that
Ep. 3 – “Ownership, Compliance, & Answering Your Questions”
In this third episode, I am talking about the different events or situations that may affect your life insurance policy. Understanding how life insurance policies
Ep. 1 – “Begin Building Your Life Toolbox“
In our inaugural episode, Helen answers the most common questions she receives after 20 years in the insurance industry. Learn more about Helen, her background growing
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Expert Guidance
With over 20 years of experience, Helen brings her expert guidance directly to you with insider tips, industry trends and real-life stories. Get the scoop directly from the source on what matters most when it comes to protecting your health and wealth.
Enlightening Topics
Learn more about key topics that can impact your ability to get and keep coverage, from lifestyle choices to changes in plan availability and carrier requirements. Get the bigger picture in focus with outside-the-box thinking on how to look at your life through the lens of an agent.
Answers to Top Questions
Can I use my life insurance while I’m still alive? Should my young children be designated as sole beneficiaries? Why do I even need life insurance? Get answers to these and all your burning questions as we explore the most common questions asked by clients (and you!).
Special Guest Appearances
We know some really smart, and really helpful, people – get exclusive access to guest speakers from across the industry as they help educate and enlighten us on various topics related to health, wealth and overall financial management, for individuals and business owners alike.
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After twenty years in the life insurance industry, I still wake up every morning with the same passion to help people understand what will work best for them and their future.