Daily Inspiration: Meet Shallise Johnson

Today we’d like to introduce you to Shallise Johnson.

Shallise, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
Yes, so I got started in the financial services industry last June. Because I got laid off from my job in May. For 5 years, I worked as a data analyst for several companies, constantly running into the issue of no promise of longevity and stable income. Once I lost my last position, I was honestly fed up with the corporate world.

A couple weeks after, I was approached to join in financial services. There I learned so much about budgeting, diversifying my portfolio, and the importance of saving for retirement. Little did I know, I would have to use some of these skills very soon when my spouse passed away on August 1st.

At this point, I’m in a pit of grief from losing the love of my life; trying to climb myself out of major debt; loss of the breadwinner in my household; and becoming a new single mother. Throughout all the trials I faced, this industry shaped me in ways I could never imagine before. Through my brokenness, I got closer to God, I gained community, and even a greater purpose for life.

Circumstantially, I know firsthand how easy it is to nearly lose everything. My financial security, sanity, and self-worth all plummeted during this time. But as a result, I learned how strong I am. And more importantly, I realized my story can save and prevent, many others from ever experiencing what I went through.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
No, it definitely wasn’t. Honestly, there were things I didn’t know about my spouse’s finances, things I overlooked, and even ignored. But I was faced with these things head on when he passed.

As a result of me just getting licensed and only being in the business a month, I decided to return to doing gig work, like Uber eats and Amazon Flex. But between the two sources, I was constantly down to just the lint in my pockets. Never having anything to save, but always behind and owing someone.

Then, I decided to step out of that pit of grief and do something to change the trajectory of my livelihood. Once I did, that was only the beginning of the fight I would have to face. I’ve had struggles with the legal side of his case, attaining his benefits, like Social Security and life insurance, and even, cleaning up my credit and my own debt. Truthfully and miraculously, life insurance was the answer to all of my problems.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I work in financial services. I am partnered with the company Integrity. They are a financial marketing organization (FMO), meaning they market several companies within the financial services space. But out of 450 companies, we are number 6.

We offer an array of products such as, life insurance, debt solutions, retirement planning, risk management, and wealth strategies. Also, we are able to offer an individual or businesses, a full scope of their financial health, and give them advice on how to allocate, move, or how to avoid taxes.

What I am most proud of, is the level of understanding I have gained in just a year, the lives I have impacted thus far, and the legacy I am leaving and building for my daughter. I often take her with me to my office allowing her to be around the environment and see me in action. She gets to see her mother with a mission and a purpose to serve anyone in need.

What matters most to you?
What matters most to me is that my efforts can save a family from experiencing what I went through after loss. I love this business because you’re able to impact so many people lives.
Most importantly, I want to continue to build lifelong relationships with anyone I serve, portray a trustworthy and credible business, and show your success may come after tragedy hits.

Pricing:

• Varies based on age, health, criminal and drivinghistory
• Policies/plans can start as low as $10 a month

Contact Info:

• Website: https://myintegrity.com/?purl=Shallise-Johnson
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shallisej
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EDDbpxGVb/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shallise-johnson