Press Play Ventures

I’m passionate about supporting people who feel underestimated—whether by others or themselves—to flip the script and step into their greatest strengths. Whether you’re an individual battling self-doubt, a leader striving to inspire your team, or an entrepreneur navigating growth, I’m here to guide you with tools that create real, lasting change.

My journey from overcoming personal obstacles to building successful businesses allows me to connect authentically with my clients. I understand what it’s like to feel stuck, underestimated, or unsure of your next move—and I know how to guide you through it. With a mix of practical strategies, NLP techniques, and a commitment to fostering authenticity, I empower people to take bold action and embrace their full potential.

If you’re ready to rewrite your story, I’m here to help you press play on your transformation.

Founder

Allegro Insurance Group

Agency Principal

BizFit Meal Solutions

Tucson’s #1 meal prep company for business professionals, athletes, and more!

Co-Founder

Openly

I help agents be more competitive-- through Openly's product, but also lead gen strategies, recruiting, renewal processes, social media marketing, team building, and KPI tracking.

Openly: Insurtech start-up providing premium homeowners insurance to mid to high-end consumers using modern technology and pricing.

Sr. Agency Success Manager

Drove regional territory growth and agency appointments for innovative InsureTech firm.

Business Development Manager

Stratton Everything Insurance

🥇2020/2021 Arizona Daily Star Readers Choice Winner - "Best Insurance Agency”
A multi-award winning agency with a lively culture and exceptional customer service. 
Recruited, coached, and managed a team of 11 cross-functional sales and support staff
Cultivated highly profitable strategic partnerships with regional real estate and mortgage companies
Won "Tucson’s Favorite Insurance Agency" honors in 2020/2021 and the Pekin Life Silver Key Award (2020)

Agency Principal / Founder / Partner

Farm Bureau Financial Services

Assistant Agency Manager

American Family Insurance

🥇 2015 Arizona Daily Star Reader's Choice "Favorite Insurance Agent"

🥇 2016 "Tucson's Favorite Insurance Agent" by the Arizona Daily Star, Reader's Choice Award.

7x District Agent of the Month
2x All American
Life Honors
"Delivering promises, not just policies."

Owner/Agent of Kimiko Donahue Agency

State Farm

- Property and Casualty Specialist for high producing State Farm agents
- Managed a small team of telemarketers
- Developed new leads through networking
- Marketed to existing book of business
- Full time while pursuing 4 year degree at NAU
- Admin, late pays, account changes
- Solicited State Farm Bank auto loans, checking accounts and certificates of deposits
- Top Sales month: 76 applications

Property and Casualty Insurance Producer

Innovative, high-energy leader with 16+ years of award-winning sales, marketing, and business-building success within competitive market ecosystems. Recognized consistently throughout career for exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills, as well as the ability to develop outside-the-box marketing ideas and disruptive marketplace solutions. Equally adept in direct sales roles, as well as assignments involving the recruitment, development, and leadership of high-performance teams. Additional creative problem-solving skills and resiliency gained as an entrepreneur, musician, and former competitive athlete.

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🔹 Insurance professional since 2009

🥇2020/2021 Arizona Daily Star Readers Choice Winner - "Best Insurance Agency” 

🥇 2015/2016 Tucson’s favorite insurance agent Arizona Daily Star Reader Choice Awards
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My life motto: #kindnessisfree

Kimiko Donahue, CIC ▶️

Roll With the Punches

Empowering entrepreneurs and small business owners with strategies for success. Leveraging my experience as a CEO/COO & EOS® self-implementer, I offer guidance in strategic planning, operational efficiency, and leadership development. Committed to helping businesses navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities for sustainable growth.

Head Business Coach

Publishing.com

Chief Operating Officer

THRIVE

Atlanta Braves

Manager of Business Development

Steel City Pops

Chief Executive Officer

King of Pops

Director of Sales Operations

DICK'S Sporting Goods

General Manager

PetSmart

Store Manager

Small Business Coach | Former CEO & COO | EOS® Self-Implementer | Author of "Lead With Empathy"

As the Head Business Coach at "Roll With The Punches," I specialize in driving the growth and development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), focusing on businesses with revenues between $1M and $25M. My journey through executive roles as a CEO and COO, combined with my expertise as an EOS® Self-Implementer, enables me to offer tailored coaching in business growth, operational strategy, and leadership development.

At the core of my practice is empathetic leadership, a principle I deeply explore in my book "Lead With Empathy." This ethos is integral to my approach at "Roll With The Punches," where I provide structured guidance for EOS® self-implementation and offer fractional leadership services.

Supporting C-suite leaders, business owners, and entrepreneurs, my mentorship is designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities within SMEs. My role is to merge seasoned leadership experience with a deep understanding of the SME landscape, ensuring practical, actionable strategies for business success.

Outside of my professional life, I am grounded by my family – my wife and our five children – who remind me of the importance of balance between professional ambitions and personal commitments.

I welcome connections and discussions around EOS®, small business growth, leadership coaching, and the dynamic world of business. Feel free to reach out if these areas resonate with you.

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The Battle

Kimiko Donahue, CIC ▶️

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