
Press & Events
“Pancakes for Roger” in the Media
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The Wonder Women’s Guide to Finding The Courage To Become an Empowering & Transformative Leader
See Susan’s interview in this article in honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day featuring words of wisdom from powerful women who are transformative leaders.
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The Syrup – small moments that make life meaningful
The success of the Pancakes for Roger campaign isn’t measured in dollars raised or photos collected. It’s about the stories people share, the memories they honor, and the way this tradition continues to bring people together.
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Girl, Take the Lead! Podcast
Susan shares how Pancakes For Roger emerged from a humble request by her father.
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Listening with Leaders Podcast
Susan and Doug Noll as discuss changing lives through listening and community support.
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Mississippi Pancake Breakfast
Join us in MS for a #PancakesForRoger breakfast to benefit Veterans!
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Tennessee Pancake Breakfasts
Join us in TN for a #PancakesForRoger breakfast to benefit Veterans!
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Missouri Pancake Breakfast
Friday, Feb. 21: 9 - 10:30am
Mizzou Law School Library
820 Conley Ave,
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South Carolina Pancake Breakfast
Thursday, Feb. 27: 9:00am
Elks Lodge
7700 Pelham Rd
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NYC Pancake Breakfast
NYC
Saturday Feb. 15th: 9:45am
Bel Aire Diner
31-91 21st St, Astoria, NY 11106 -
MizzouMade Holiday Gift Guide
We’re proud to be included in this year’s MizzouMade Holiday Gift Guide. Shop from MIzzou Alumni-owned businesses this holiday season!
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Lead with Heart Podcast
Listen in to the Lead with Heart Podcast where we discuss overcoming the challenges that accompany grief, how to navigate difficult conversations, and using social media to create a sense of community
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The Syrup – R.E.S.P.E.C.T
Whether it's taking a meeting, completing a task, or volunteering, my time — and my team's time — are precious commodities. This standard applies to networking, vendors, and even clients.
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High Impact Philanthropy
Susan L Combs Of Pancakes for Roger On How To Leave A Lasting Legacy With A Successful & Effective Nonprofit Organization
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The Syrup - navigating the diverse needs (and wants) of your staff
As an employer for nearly 20 years, here are a few areas I have seen get sticky and how I've tried to help manage these complexities effectively.
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The Syrup "Permission to Soar"
Susan shares what she would tell college graduates as they embark on their new journey.
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Navigating the Mentorship Maze
Read Susan’s latest article on besteveryou.com.
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Key Speaker
Susan will be a key speaker at the Ms. Medicare conference, July 22-23, 2024.
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Leadership is Female Podcast
Susan discusses how Pancakes for Roger started as a grassroots effort, became a best-selling book, and is now a global endeavor making a big difference.
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Women's History Month Q&A
CAFNR Celebrates Women’s History Month: Q&A with Susan L. Combs
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Dadages Podcast
Susan Combs shares her inspiring journey, from starting her own insurance brokerage firm to writing a book dedicated to her father’s wisdom. Dive into discussions about entrepreneurship, mentorship, overcoming obstacles, and how a simple pancake breakfast can lead to a global movement.
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Life's Hard, Succeed Anyway Podcast
Join us as we celebrate this incredible journey of love and the enduring impact of Susan's heartfelt initiative.
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Helping Veterans Radio Show
Helping Veterans through Pancakes and the cutting edge ETMS.
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The Syrup - boundaries
I’ve talked to countless colleagues from around the country who are at their wit’s end with abusive clients, ill-mannered employees of clients, overworked staff, and personal exhaustion.
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The Syrup – cringeworthy sales tactics
Buckle up and take note, because this is a golden list of what not do from many uber successful women in our industry.
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Pancakes For Roger Lifting Event
Mark your calendars for these lifting events happening in Feb. 2024. Feb. 4 in Queens, NY and Feb. 10 in KC, MO. More info coming soon!
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The Syrup – the loneliness epidemic and coping during the holidays
This month, 2023 BenefitsPRO Broker of the Year, Nancy Giacolone, shares her thoughts on coping with loneliness during the holiday season and beyond.
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Executive-in-Residence Susan L. Combs, President and CEO of Combs & Company, Emphasizes the Importance of Mentorship and Seizing Opportunities
Susan L. Combs, B.S. Hospitality Management ’01, inspired students with her keynote speech about her career and her book “Pancakes for Roger.”
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The Syrup: Work on vs. in your business
Our next topic on The Syrup at BenefitsPRO is the age-old topic of working on your business versus working in your business, something I think many entrepreneurs and business owners struggle with. Read more at www.benefitspro.com.
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The Syrup: Mental Health
One of the most raw articles I’ve written. “Just like there is a ‘Dead Dads Club’ that you never know about until you are indoctrinated into it, there is the ‘Mental Illness Family Club’ and those are the people who have really helped during this time.”
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The Syrup: How to keep going when you're running on empty
We work in a people-facing business and don’t have the luxury of burying our heads in the sand. But this doesn’t mean that there aren’t times when we’d love to do just that.
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The Syrup: Conflict Management
A reader reached out recently and said she was having issues with conflict management stemming from unclear roles and responsibilities between teams. Here are some steps I would look at taking to aid in the shift.
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Introducing The Syrup
If you are looking for no fluff and a whole lot of heart, I’m your girl and this column is for you.
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The Power Half Hour
Unstoppable Business Owner #56 Susan Combs
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Pancake Breakfast with TheFinancialChicks
Join us for a Pancake Breakfast Feb. 1 from 9-10:30am at 101 Crawford Corner Rd, Suite 4125, Holmdel NJ in honor of Major General Roger E. Combs as we kick off our 2023 #PancakesForRoger campaign!
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Book Signing at Tri-County Museum in King City, Mo.
Join Susan for a book signing at the Tri-County Museum on Sept. 17 from 9am-4pm.
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Keynote Speaker at Women in Business on September 30th, 2022 Item
Susan will be speaking about her experience leading a successful business for the Morris County Chamber Women in Business Program.
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"Pancakes for Roger" Now Available on Amazon!
Purchase your own physical or digital copy of “Pancakes for Roger: A Mentorship Guide for Slaying Dragons” by Susan L. Combs.
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"Pancakes and social media hashtag raises money for local veterans"
Article written by Gracee Mattiace for 13 KRCG on March 2, 2022.
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Interview with Barry Birr at Eagle Radio 3/2/22
Listen as Susan Combs sits down with radio host Barry Birr at Eagle Radio to discuss her recent book, “Pancakes for Roger.”
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Women in Insurance & Financial Services LeadHER Blog Feature
Read Susan’s article about how to get the most out of mentoring others and being mentored yourself.
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Authority Magazine Feature: Ideas in the Wild 3/9/22
“Ideas in the Wild: Susan Combs is Helping Us Slay Our Dragons By Offering Quick, Straightforward Life Lessons”
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St. Joseph Post Article 3/15/22
Susan was featured in the St. Joseph Post after her podcast interview with KFEQ Radio.
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"Recipe for Success" LinkedIn Live Event 3/10/22
Nancy Giacolone, President of Olympic Crest Insurance, hosts Susan Combs on her podcast, “Recipe for Success” airing on LinkedIn Live on 3/10 @ 9 a.m. PST
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Susan L. Combs Guest Stars on "Author Hour" Podcast on 2/23/22
Susan sat down with Benji Block, host of The Author Hour Podcast to discuss “Pancakes for Roger”
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Book Excerpt Published in Medium Publication, "Book Bites" 2/24/22
No Matter What Happens in Your Life, You Have to Keep “Driving the Car”
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Herspiration Happy Hour Podcast 7pm 4/13/22
Susan joins Dr. G, Cortina and Luisa for the Herspiration Happy Hour Podcast at 7pm.
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Veterans Radio Interview on 2/20/22 @ 5PM
Join us Sunday 2/20 from 5 PM - 6 PM EST for a live radio interview with Dale Throneberry of Veterans Radio to discuss the upcoming launch of “Pancakes for Roger.”
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Veterans Transition Support Podcast 3/14/22
Listen in to this podcast episode with JP and Mike from Veterans Transition Support Podcast as they talk to Susan about Pancakes for Roger, the campaign and the book.
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Beer and Business Podcast 3/18/22
Listen in as Susan talks about her book, Pancakes for Roger, and health insurance options for small business.
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Growing Woman Podcast
Susan was a guest on the Growing Woman Podcast with Christina Singh. Listen in as she discusses her new book Pancakes For Roger, A Mentorship Guide for Slaying Dragons.
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Rick Flynn Presents Podcast
Susan joins Rick Flynn on his podcast to discuss all things Pancakes with Roger.
“Pancakes for Roger is a pure delight on many levels. In this collection of powerful life insights, Susan L. Combs pays particular homage and tribute to her deceased father whose life exemplified profound goodness, hard work, and dedication to family, proving that the ‘greatest generation’ continues to inform and guide our lives.
Distilled from personal life experiences from her and her father’s small-town upbringing to life in the Big Apple, Susan offers the reader, sometimes in humor and sometimes solemnly, nuggets of wisdom and a philosophy of life that the reader will ponder and use. A very worthwhile read!”