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RAW: Real Actuarial Women

RAW: Real Actuarial Women

by Elizabeth Eason

Careers Mathematics

Season 2

Specifically Samantha

Samantha Steiner, FCAS, MAAA shares why she uses her full name in the office, how caregiving has shaped and strengthened her leadership style, how her team has maintained a culture of humor through their transition to a hybrid work style, and more about her spectacular career journey!

Professional Growth Miniseries Part 3: Presentation

For our Season 2 Q2 special topics episode, instead of a single topic, we’re bringing you a 3-part Professional Growth Miniseries! Originally recorded as a panel discussion in partnership with NAWA and Assurant for Women’s History Month, this series features three industry leaders—Alana Shiraishi, Aree Bly, and Ximena Fernandez. They sit down with host Lizzie Eason to pull back the curtain on the hard-earned wisdom that shaped their actuarial careers. Part Three: Presentation. Dive into the "make or break" world of presentation skills for actuaries. Using a "content-as-a-meal" metaphor, our panelists share how to help your audience digest complex data. Learn how to "start with dessert" to hook your audience, use selective proof to maintain credibility, and stay flexible when the conversation shifts unexpectedly.

Professional Growth Miniseries Part 2: Networking

For our Season 2 Q2 special topics episode, instead of a single topic, we’re bringing you a 3-part Professional Growth Miniseries! Originally recorded as a panel discussion in partnership with NAWA and Assurant for Women’s History Month, this series features three industry leaders—Alana Shiraishi, Aree Bly, and Ximena Fernandez. They sit down with host Lizzie Eason to pull back the curtain on the hard-earned wisdom that shaped their actuarial careers. Part Two: Networking. We're transitioning from how you communicate to who you communicate with. Explore high-ROI networking strategies, break down the critical differences between mentors and sponsors, & learn tactical advice on how introverts can build authentic, non-transactional relationships.

Professional Growth Miniseries Part 1: Communication

For our Season 2 Q2 special topics episode, instead of a single topic, we’re bringing you a 3-part Professional Growth Miniseries! Originally recorded as a panel discussion in partnership with NAWA and Assurant for Women’s History Month, this series features three industry leaders—Alana Shiraishi, Aree Bly, and Ximena Fernandez. They sit down with host Lizzie Eason to pull back the curtain on the hard-earned wisdom that shaped their actuarial careers. Part One: Communication. We’re diving deep into the habits you must learn and unlearn to lead, how to command a room, and the secret to making sure your voice is heard. Don't miss this masterclass in professional evolution.

Allyship in Action

In this episode, David Scharf demonstrates true allyship by shining the spotlight on a few key women who provided the confidence and encouragement he needed to transition from a nervous junior analyst to a sought-after industry speaker and past president of the CCA. David also plunges into his career journey and gives advice to other actuaries on how to move from passive support to active, tactical allyship for women in the field.

Special Episode: MentorUp Celebration

In our first, quarterly special topics episode, we celebrate NAWA's MentorUp Program by chatting with 3 women who have personally and professionally benefitted from the experience. Whether you’re building your actuarial career or ready to give back, NAWA MentorUp creates powerful connections that help you grow—together.

Robust Returns on Reduced Time

Sandy McCoy shares how she thrived in her career for many years on a reduced time book of business to prioritize her personal life, as well as tips for keeping humans first in her professional career. A great kickoff to our first episode of Season 2! Listen to the whole episode for discussion topics to integrate Sandy's tips into your own career journey.

Season 1

RAW Wrapped

The final episode of Season 1! Lizzie recaps our accomplishments from 2025 and gives some teasers for what's to come in Season 2 dropping in 2026.

Bias, Balance, & Belonging

In this episode, Malika Bender shares her non-linear actuarial journey, reflecting on gender, caregiving, and career tradeoffs while discussing her work at the CAS to further the inclusiveness of the actuarial profession.

Scenic Route to Dream Career

Aria Rockwood shares her story working with Women Actuaries of the West and harnessing a powerful group of women to get her dream role as an actuary after spending many years prioritizing her personal life.

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