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Secrets of the C-Suite: The PodcastBest of S1 – Melissa Hurrington, Unapologetic CFO: the one where we are inspired towards bold and authentic leadershipIn this 'Best of Season 1' episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Melissa Hurrington, an unapologetic leader who has mastered the art of balancing personal and professional life. When her company turned to her for guidance during the pandemic in 2020, Melissa realized that no one truly has all the answers. This pivotal moment allowed her to show up authentically and highlight the often-unrecognized leadership roles women take on in times of crisis.Today, Melissa is a sought-after speaker and panelist, an influential voice on LinkedIn, and continues to inspire others through her work with the...
2026-02-1642 min
Small Brave MovesOvercoming Imposter Syndrome, Preventing Burnout, and Leading Authentically with Melissa HurringtonIn this episode of the Small Brave Moves Podcast, Nicole Bianchi is joined by Melissa Hurrington—CFO & VP of Operations at Premier Claims, LinkedIn Top Voice, keynote speaker, and advocate for women in leadership. Melissa gets real about the unseen work of self-leadership—moving from “performing” to leading authentically. She shares how she traded the polished “CFO costume” for unapologetic authenticity, how she reframed imposter syndrome, set healthy boundaries to beat burnout, and why courage doesn’t come before action—it comes because of it. We also get candid about emotional regulation, saying no without guilt, and practic...
2025-11-2628 min
GrowCFO Show#240 Scaling from Startup to 80+ Employees: CFO Lessons in Fast Growth with Melissa Hurrington, CFO & VP of Operations, Premier Claims
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In this compelling episode of The GrowCFO Show, Kevin Appleby interviews Melissa Hurrington, CFO and VP of Operations at Premier Claims. The conversation explores the critical challenges and valuable lessons learned during Melissa’s seven-year journey scaling Premier Claims from a four-person startup to an organization with over 80 employees and a 44,000 square foot corporate headquarters.
The episode delves into Melissa’s authentic leadership approach and how she has built a st...
2025-07-0142 min
Secrets of Rockstar CFOsMore Than Numbers: Melissa Hurrington's Holistic Approach to Life and LeadershipBeing a CFO is more than just crunching numbers. In this episode of Secrets of Rockstar CFOs, Melissa Hurrington, CFO and VP of Operations at Premier Claims, shares her insights on a holistic approach to life and leadership. Melissa discusses her multifaceted role as a CFO, wife, mother, servant leader, keynote speaker, lifelong learner, and passionate advocate for women. Discover how she balances her demanding career with her commitment to community service, her passion for empowering women, and her focus on living a life of purpose and impact.
2025-05-2050 min
The Bold LoungeMelissa Hurrington: Authenticity at Work- Making Bold Moves that AlignSend us a textAbout This EpisodeAre you ready to show up authentically for yourself? Join us in this eye-opening episode as we sit down with Melissa Hurrington, a transformational leader and advocate for authenticity in the corporate world. As CFO and VP of Operations at Premier Claims, Melissa exemplifies the essence of balancing personal values with professional ambition. In our conversation, Melissa shares her bold decision to transition from a stable corporate environment to a startup, highlighting the fears and exhilaration that accompanied such a leap. She redefines what it means...
2025-02-2836 min
The Efficiency Code#7: The CFO's Playbook | Sustainable growth, technology, and people-powered finance with Melissa Hurrington (CFO, Premier Claims)In this episode of The Efficiency Code, we're joined by Melissa Hurrington, CFO and VP of Operations at Premier Claims. Melissa shares insights into scaling a business sustainably, balancing rapid growth with operational and financial discipline, and navigating the complexities of cash flow in the public adjusting industry.Melissa delves into how her "1% better" philosophy informs her leadership style and decision-making process. The discussion covers everything from selecting the right technology investments to managing change within an organization and staying adaptable in fast-paced environments.Key topics include:Defining and achieving sustainable growth.Using gut...
2024-12-0444 min
Confessions of a Terrible LeaderBalancing Leadership and Vulnerability, feat. Melissa Hurrington, CFO and VP of Operations at Premiere ClaimsCW: This episode mentions miscarriage and severe allergic reactionsIn this episode of 'Confessions of a Terrible Leader,' Layci engages in a heartfelt conversation with Melissa Hurrington, CFO and VP of Operations at Premiere Claims. Melissa shares her insights on female leadership empowerment and the complex balance between personal life and professional responsibilities. They discuss the challenges of maintaining authenticity in leadership roles and the importance of showing vulnerability. Melissa also touches on the evolving perceptions of the accounting profession and her personal battle with imposter syndrome. Additionally, she recounts personal stories that u...
2024-11-2737 min
Secrets of the C-Suite: The PodcastEp.10: Melissa Hurrington: Unapologetic CFO; the one where we are inspired towards bold and authentic leadership!In our final guest interview of Season 1, we delve into the inspiring journey of Melissa Hurrington, an unapologetic leader who has mastered the art of balancing personal and professional life. When her company turned to her for guidance during the pandemic in 2020, Melissa realized that no one truly has all the answers. This pivotal moment allowed her to show up authentically and highlight the often-unrecognized leadership roles women take on in times of crisis.Today, Melissa is a sought-after speaker and panelist, an influential voice on LinkedIn, and continues to inspire others through her work with the...
2024-10-2142 min
Evolving Your WorkplaceRecruiting at the dinner table, with Premier Claims’ Melissa Hurrington“You take care of your people and your people take care of your company every day— on personal levels, professional levels. I know without a doubt that they have my back.” - Melissa Hurrington As CFO of Premier Claims, a public adjustment firm that advocates on behalf of the customer, Melissa leads with a people-first approach. Melissa says her company turns away about 50% of work because the policyholder may have been paid out appropriately or may not have had the right coverage in the first place. In this episode, Carol and Melissa discuss the insid...
2023-04-2054 minGrowCFO Show#110 The Power of Servant Leadership with Melissa Hurrington CFO and VP Operations at Premier Claims
Melissa Hurrington is both CFO and VP of Operations at Premier Claims. This means that besides finance she is responsible for a lot of different functions within the company. In this episode, she shares how she manages these widely varying activities and multiple teams of people. We talk about her route to CFO and how along the way she got to love operations too. We find out why she quit her dream job. How she became CFO at Premier Claims and talk about the challenges she faces day to day and spend time discussing her leadership style.
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2022-11-2945 min
CFO WeeklyDriving Business Growth Through Disruptive CFO Leadership w/ Melissa HurringtonWhen it comes to financial leadership, what style do you prefer? Delegative, participative, or maybe authoritarian? Our next guess, Melissa Hurrington, believes in the power of servant leadership, which is about working for the people.Melissa is the Chief Financial Officer and VP of Operations at Premier Claims. In this episode, she talks about financial leadership, getting winners in your team, and the secrets behind growing a business at a great rate.In this episode, we discuss:- Why should CFOs learn operations?- The power of servant leadership in finance- How to...
2022-08-0950 min
The NetSuite PodcastOffice of the CFO: Melissa Hurrington on Letting Data do the StorytellingGet the most out of your data with NetSuite analytics and reporting tools: https://bit.ly/3Q0q3ot Host Kendall Fisher and guest co-host Megan O'Brien, NetSuite business and finance editor, join Melissa Hurrington, CFO and VP of Operations at Premier Claims. She kicks things off with some fun insight into herself (2:15), before we dive into her career journey, from working with nonprofits to a publicly traded company, an events company and now a rapidly-growing public adjusting firm (8:54). Melissa explains the unique role of being a controller for Levy Restaurants, a hospitality company for...
2022-08-081h 23