Brenda Myers

Brenda Myers was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi where she currently resides. She is CEO and Founder of Journey Insurance Solutions, LLC and an Alumni of Jackson State University and Southern Technical College, where she graduated Cum Laude and received the “Most Outstanding Student” Award in 1987. She also attended Tulane University in Madison, MS, where she majored in Political Science. Myers is a Financial Broker licensed in Mississippi and Texas and author of “Making the Decision to Purchase Life Insurance.” She is a Board Member of Dressing for Success and a member of Women for Progress, where she serves as Director of Women’s Business Networking. Myers is a member of NAIFA (National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors) and Exhale Central Mississippi. One of ten children, Myers is the proud mother of twins (a boy and a girl) and the grandmother to four beautiful grandchildren.

Myers has been featured on Defining Moments with Larry Nicks on WPMP, Metro Morning Live with Rob Jay on WJSU and the Working Woman’s Report with Women for Progress, MS. She believes in giving back to the community through working with charitable organizations such as RECH Foundation and the Dr. Martin Luther King Salute to Greatness cause. Her company has partnered with the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree to assist in assuring that each child receives a Christmas gift.

The opportunity for Myers to become an Entrepreneur presented itself during the economic downturn in 2008/2009. She was working at Butler Snow, the largest law firm in the state of Mississippi, as a Legal Assistant for over 8 years when the economy crashed, causing a recession where companies began to downsize. “I remember when the rumor was going around that there was going to be a layoff at the firm. I thought my job was secure because I worked with a Partner of the firm. He would call me ‘Radar,’ like ‘Radar’ on MASH, stating that I was always one step ahead of him. I would anticipate what he might want or need and before he would ask, I would already have the answer. He once told me that he would put me up against any Assistant in the firm, and I would still be the best. I recall not being upset by the company’s decision to let me go because I saw it as an opportunity to pursue other interests,” says Myers.

After being laid off from Butler Snow, Myers entered the Finance and Insurance Industry, obtaining her insurance license in 2009 and worked for one of America’s leading insurance carriers as a Unit Manager. After about a year with that company, she decided to open her own insurance agency, the Myers Insurance Group, LLC, in 2010. “Having a company with my name on it was an amazing feeling. I was proud when I had my ribbon cutting ceremony and the Greater Jackson Chamber of Commerce was present, as well as a representative from the Mayor’s office and the Small Business

Myers is a Financial Broker licensed in Mississippi and Texas and author of “Making the Decision to Purchase Life Insurance.” She is a Board Member of Dressing for Success and a member of Women for Progress, where she serves as Director of Women’s Business Networking.

Administration,” says Myers. Fox 40 news interviewed her, asking why she started a business during hard economic times. She responded that “life insurance is a necessity, especially during difficult economic times. Businesses must realize the importance of preparing for times such as this.”

In 2019 Myers changed the name of her company to Journey Insurance Solutions, LLC. She understands that life is a journey with highs and lows with peaks and valleys, so the word “Journey” resonated with her. “It is important that we have a plan for our life’s journey and preparation is key.” One of Myers’ favorite statements is, “People don’t plan to fail, they just fail to plan.” Myers specializes in knowing the needs of her clients and helps them develop a roadmap to fulfill their wishes. With a passion

for helping others, it is her endless desire to help her community build generational wealth for their families through financial literacy. The road to financial freedom starts with financial education. “Leaving a family legacy is the goal for future generations.”

Journey Insurance Solutions partnered with World Financial Group (WFG) in 2020. The vision of WFG is to give people from all walks of life the power to build strong, more sound financial futures. WFG’s financial professionals have helped hundreds of thousands of families prepare for a better financial future. Partnering with WFG has provided Journey Insurance Solutions the ability to be

able to offer the power of choice. They have over 150 carriers which help their clients make informed, educated decisions about their family’s financial future. “My company has grown exponentially, and I am thankful that I had the fortitude to step out on faith and start my own business.” The dream of business ownership was instilled in Myers by her father. He would always tell her to “own land and work for yourself.” Her father believed in family and hard work and was an Entrepreneur. “He passed away in 2018 from Cancer, but the foundation that he instilled in me is what drives me daily. I know that he is proud of me because I followed in his footsteps,” says Myers.

Being a business owner during this COVID19 pandemic has taught Myers how to survive as a small business owner. “We don’t panic, we pivot. As life changes, we must change with it. We don’t know what the new normal is going to be after this trial is over, but we must put ourselves in a position to be able to survive and adapt to change.”

After years of successes and failures, Myers can now say that her dreams are coming true. She believes that everything happens for a reason and a season. “We take it for what it’s worth and glean what we can from it, then move on. We

all know the old cliché: when one door closes, another one opens. Something far better can be behind the next door. We just need to muster up the courage to open it.”

“I am living my best life. I am in control of my happiness. I am walking into my future with my head held up, my chest stuck out, and a smile on my face, because I know that God is in control of all things and like my daddy would always tell me, ‘Watch as well as pray.’ I have learned some hard, tough lessons but the biggest lesson is to never give up. The road ahead might look rough at times, but persistence and perseverance will get you to where you want to be. It’s God’s grace and mercy that will keep you there,” states Myers.