When you think about the life of a financial advisor, long hours and hard work often come to mind. But for women like Anitra Blue-Francis and Amanda Roark at Northwestern Mutual NOLA, the financial industry enables them to balance career and family life seamlessly.
Anitra’s path to financial advising wasn’t initially planned. While studying finance with aspirations for law school, an internship at Northwestern Mutual sparked her passion for financial planning. As a Black woman in a white male-dominated field, Anitra faced credibility challenges but succeeded through advanced education, persistence and networking.
“As I built my clientele, I focused on things I could control, which helped me develop the discipline that’s still with me today,” says Anitra.
Amanda entered the financial services industry after some uncertainty. As an openly LGBTQ woman, she faced similar challenges in a male-dominated space. Overcoming self-doubt, Amanda earned additional certifications to build confidence. As a mom, she found ways to balance her professional and personal life by adjusting her schedule and collaborating with colleagues.
“Being a mom has given me a greater appreciation for the flexibility this career offers,” Amanda explains. “I can adjust my schedule to fit my family’s needs, and it’s made all the difference.”
What binds Anitra and Amanda’s stories is flexibility. Each has found ways to manage their careers and personal life without sacrificing one for the other. If you’re ready to take control of your career and life, Northwestern Mutual NOLA can help you find that balance. Join inspiring women like Anitra and Amanda at Northwestern Mutual NOLA. Contact amanda.roark@nm.com or anitra.blue@nm.com to start your journey.
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