Dana McMichael, Partner with New York Life

06/10/2026

It can exist at New York Life. And I’m helping connect driven, community-minded people to a meaningful career there – one with flexibility, freedom to create your own business, and great income potential*. If you know someone in your circle who’s ready for a fresh start I’d love to talk with them. Pass along my info.
*Income potential varies by individual effort and market conditions.

05/29/2026

Helping your child go to college is a gift they will use for the rest of their life. Without a strategy, however, student debt can end up hanging around just as long. Reach out to me and let's discuss how to help make paying for college easier.

05/28/2026

Skills get candidates in the room. Preparation gets them the offer. This piece from Forbes walks through five ready-to-use ChatGPT prompts, from building outcome-driven career stories to crafting a follow-up that keeps them front of mind. It’s worth passing along before a big interview:

https://bit.ly/4u5ZYrB

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
We are grateful for their sacrifice and hold their families in our thoughts today.

05/25/2026

Today we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. We are forever grateful for their sacrifice and the freedoms they have secured for us.

05/22/2026

When you're a working parent, finding a career with the potential for growth and flexibility can seem like an impossibility. At New York Life, it's what we offer every day. Reach out, and I'll fill you in on why a career as a financial professional can give you more work-life balance. The income of a financial professional is commission-based. Click the link for more information on potential agent income and benefits.

Interested in starting a career as a financial professional? Learn about the income potential and benefits of working at New York Life.

05/18/2026

New York Life has modernized its agent contract and benefits, making this a great time to explore a new career path.
I’d welcome a conversation to learn more about what’s next for you.

For an overview of our Financial Professional income and benefits, please visit: https://nyl.co/4dygJoS

04/23/2026

There are many reasons we stay in a job that isn't serving us anymore. While it's usually worth pushing through that first impulse to quit, there comes a point where staying can be a bigger gamble than leaving. This article from TalentCulture breaks down some of the ultimate signs it's time to move on:

https://bit.ly/4e4EpDo

Thinking it might be time for a change? I'd love to connect and chat about what's out there.

03/26/2026

The most rehearsed candidate in the room isn't always the one who gets the offer. According to communication expert Charles Duhigg, what actually makes an impression is a lot more human than that. This article is worth sharing with anyone heading into an interview soon:
https://cnb.cx/3PBhN32

Have thoughts on what's working in your candidate prep process? I'd love to connect and compare notes.

02/19/2026

There's a name for that feeling of showing up, doing your job well, but quietly checking out on the inside: "quiet cracking." This article from TalentCulture explores why so many employees are functioning but no longer feeling connected—and what it might mean for how we think about work:

https://bit.ly/4rwr6PS

If you've been feeling this way, it might be worth exploring what else is out there. Let’s connect and chat about it.