Growing Up Covered: Why I Started This Blog

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The Double Meaning of "Growing Up Covered"

The name of this blog is a play on words, and it captures two truths at once.

First, I literally grew up covered — surrounded by insurance. My childhood smelled like policy paper and coffee. Dinner table conversations weren't just about sports scores; they were about claims, renewals, and what it means to be independent in a consolidating industry. I grew up understanding that coverage isn't just a product — it's a promise.

But second, and maybe more importantly, growing up covered is about the way insurance shows up at every major milestone in your life. It's there when you get your first car and feel that rush of freedom. It's there when you buy your first home and realize you're responsible for something bigger than yourself. It's there when you open a business and bet everything on a dream. And it's there in the hardest moments too — when you deal with an accident, a loss, or even death.

Insurance isn't glamorous. But it's woven into the fabric of how we grow, build, and recover. That's what this vlog is really about: exploring how coverage — in all its forms — shapes the life we live.

Why a Vlog?

Video lets me show you what I mean, not just tell you. You'll meet my family. You'll see our life in the Bay Area. You'll hear real stories from real clients — the moments when insurance stopped being abstract and became personal.

This isn't about selling you a policy. It's about helping you understand why coverage matters, how it works, and what it feels like to carry a family legacy into the future. Whether you're in the industry, thinking about insurance for the first time, or just curious about what it's like to grow up in a business like this — I hope you find something here that resonates.