Navigating Change in Title and Life: Teri Kitchen’s Inspiring Story

By Ashley  Published On October 1, 2024

I’m excited to sit down with Teri Kitchen, a manager at the Springdale Title Pensacola, Florida branch. She’s a veteran of the title industry with an impressive 40-year career. We discuss technological changes, industry challenges, and a very personal challenge that Teri has been through. 

Our journey begins with the evolution of the title world, from microfilm and massive computers to today’s digital landscape. We learn insights on weathering industry storms, including the 2008 recession and the recent COVID-19 pandemic, offering a unique perspective on how the title industry has adapted and thrived.

But this episode isn’t just about business. Teri opens up about her personal battle with lung cancer, demonstrating how the skills honed in her professional life helped her navigate this challenging personal chapter. Her story is a powerful reminder of the importance of preventive healthcare and the strength we can draw from our professional experiences in times of personal crisis.

Episode Highlights: 

[01:01] Teri began working in the title industry in 1984. She began working in microfilm and working her way up to examiner and then took advantage of a closing opportunity.

[02:14] Before everything was digital, microfilm was a way to access public records.

[03:44] The title industry has definitely embraced technology.

[04:49] The industry has been through many ups and downs, but the 2008 recession was the hardest hitting.

[06:09] COVID was also a crazy time, because everybody wanted to buy and interest rates were really low.

[10:49] Teri also has a personal victory to share. Last year, she was diagnosed with lung cancer. She had a tumor but radiation was able to get rid of it. Now she just does maintenance scans.

[11:30] She had a wonderful oncologist, and she’s doing really well.

[12:23] The reason she was able to cure her cancer so quickly was because she had a preventative lung scan which detected it early.

[13:43] Teri’s advice is to listen to your doctor and follow their instructions.

[14:48] It’s so important for people, especially women, to take the time to take care of themselves.

[16:43] Being able to juggle the chaos of all of the changes in the title industry, helped prepare Teri to deal with her diagnosis and treatment.

[19:06] A cancer diagnosis will also make you realize the importance of being surrounded by family and friends. It gives you perspective about who and what you want in your life.

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