Born and raised in Ethiopia, Meron Degefu moved to the United States at 18 with little more than faith and determination. After earning degrees in civil engineering and geophysics, she built a career that took her across the country, but it came at the cost of time, balance, and fulfillment. When endless travel and long hours began to overshadow her goals, Meron made the courageous decision to reinvent herself.

Introduced to Symmetry Financial Group by her mentor Kip, she hesitated for nearly a year before saying yes. That single decision would change everything. “It wasn’t just about the income,” she recalls. “It was about the lifestyle and freedom I could create the chance to take back ownership of my time.”

The transition wasn’t easy. Meron admits that her biggest challenge wasn’t learning sales but unlearning the employee mindset. “I had to stop thinking like a worker and start thinking like a business owner,” she says. Through discipline, mentorship, and consistency, she built a thriving agency in Houston, Texas, now recognized for its leadership culture and community impact.

Meron’s story is one of resilience, faith, and growth. From lonely nights as a new immigrant to leading teams of aspiring entrepreneurs, she has turned every challenge into a reason to rise. Guided by mentors like Brian Delaney, she learned that success is about more than numbers. It’s about telling your story, building people, and believing before others believe in you.

Her message, especially to women in the industry, is powerful and clear:
“You are enough. Step in faith. This business gives you the chance to build freedom, not just for yourself, but for generations.”

Today, Meron continues to expand her agency while mentoring others who are ready to trade fear for faith and hard work for freedom.