Press & Events

Mentorship, Military Legacy, and Making a Difference with Susan Combs

Join Pancakes for Roger teaming up with Kendra Scott Avalon for a giveback event! On Sept. 21st from 2-4 PM.

Online sale starts Sept. 21st at 12 am and goes through Sept. 22 at 12 pm.

From insurance to impact: how one leader is changing lives through listening and community support

Susan shares how Pancakes For Roger became a heartfelt tribute—and how it’s now changing lives through advocacy, fundraising, and community action.

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.

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.

Susan shares how Pancakes For Roger emerged from a humble request by her father.

Susan and Doug Noll as discuss changing lives through listening and community support.

Join us in MS for a #PancakesForRoger breakfast to benefit Veterans!

Join us in TN for a #PancakesForRoger breakfast to benefit Veterans!

Friday, Feb. 21: 9 - 10:30am
Mizzou Law School Library
820 Conley Ave,
Columbia, MO 65211

Thursday, Feb. 27: 9:00am
Elks Lodge
7700 Pelham Rd
Greenville SC 29615

NYC
Saturday Feb. 15th: 9:45am
Bel Aire Diner
31-91 21st St, Astoria, NY 11106

We’re proud to be included in this year’s MizzouMade Holiday Gift Guide. Shop from MIzzou Alumni-owned businesses this holiday season!

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

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.

Susan L Combs Of Pancakes for Roger On How To Leave A Lasting Legacy With A Successful & Effective Nonprofit Organization

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.

Susan shares what she would tell college graduates as they embark on their new journey.

Read Susan’s latest article on besteveryou.com.

Susan will be a key speaker at the Ms. Medicare conference, July 22-23, 2024.

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.

CAFNR Celebrates Women’s History Month: Q&A with Susan L. Combs

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.

Join us as we celebrate this incredible journey of love and the enduring impact of Susan's heartfelt initiative.

Helping Veterans through Pancakes and the cutting edge ETMS.

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.

Buckle up and take note, because this is a golden list of what not do from many uber successful women in our industry.

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!

This month, 2023 BenefitsPRO Broker of the Year, Nancy Giacolone, shares her thoughts on coping with loneliness during the holiday season and beyond.

Susan L. Combs, B.S. Hospitality Management ’01, inspired students with her keynote speech about her career and her book “Pancakes for Roger.”

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.

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.”

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.

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.

If you are looking for no fluff and a whole lot of heart, I’m your girl and this column is for you.

Unstoppable Business Owner #56 Susan Combs

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!

Join Susan for a book signing at the Tri-County Museum on Sept. 17 from 9am-4pm.

Susan will be speaking about her experience leading a successful business for the Morris County Chamber Women in Business Program.

Purchase your own physical or digital copy of “Pancakes for Roger: A Mentorship Guide for Slaying Dragons” by Susan L. Combs.

Article written by Gracee Mattiace for 13 KRCG on March 2, 2022.

Listen as Susan Combs sits down with radio host Barry Birr at Eagle Radio to discuss her recent book, “Pancakes for Roger.”

Read Susan’s article about how to get the most out of mentoring others and being mentored yourself.

“Ideas in the Wild: Susan Combs is Helping Us Slay Our Dragons By Offering Quick, Straightforward Life Lessons”

Susan was featured in the St. Joseph Post after her podcast interview with KFEQ Radio.

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

Susan sat down with Benji Block, host of The Author Hour Podcast to discuss “Pancakes for Roger”

No Matter What Happens in Your Life, You Have to Keep “Driving the Car”

Susan joins Dr. G, Cortina and Luisa for the Herspiration Happy Hour Podcast at 7pm.

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.”

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.

Listen in as Susan talks about her book, Pancakes for Roger, and health insurance options for small business.

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.

Susan joins Rick Flynn on his podcast to discuss all things Pancakes with Roger.