
Karen Leyva
License # 0M24252
Karen Leyva - Your Charlotte Medicare Agent

Karen Leyva
License # 0M24252
Karen Leyva - Your Charlotte Medicare Agent
“Dedicated to helping you make the right choices”
I guide seniors along the Road to Medicare, helping them compare and choose the right Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and Part D prescription drug plans.
Educated in the U.K. at Bournemouth College of Commerce, I earned a degree in Travel and Tourism before launching several ventures of my own: an esthetics practice that thrived for more than 25 years, a health‑and‑wellness spa in San Pedro for 15 years, and a successful photo‑booth company in Los Angeles. Each experience sharpened my ability to tackle complex situations and find the best possible outcome for my clients.
When I moved to San Diego seven years ago, I wanted to join an agency whose principles matched mine. After meeting with several firms, I chose Bridlewood because their ethics and client‑first philosophy aligned perfectly with my own. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing a client save money and feel confident that they’re in the plan that truly fits their needs.
Originally from the U.K., I’ve lived in the United States since 1980, spending three decades in the Torrance area before heading south. Having experienced both the U.K.’s socialized healthcare system and the U.S. market, I understand the contrasts—and how confusing they can be.
Outside of work, I organize a Meetup group called “Singles Over 60 Having Fun,” planning everything from happy hours and picnics to wine‑tasting trips (our Paso Robles outing to the Sensorio light show was unforgettable!). I also pet‑sit for friends and neighbors—my favorite way to get my “pet fix” while they’re away.