Finding Fearless

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have Jasmine Childress, owner and designer of Eight Thirty Seven, on the podcast to talk about why she values collaboration over competition. Jasmine, like myself, believes that the culture of competition is incredibly harmful. If we all put more effort and intention into creating moments and spaces for genuine collaboration with others, we could make...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have rock star entrepreneur and founder and CEO of Nitram Financial Solutions, Sherrell T. Martin, on the show! In this episode, Sherrell and I chat about: -  How essential it is to build a network of the people who give you the positive energy you need when you’re starting your own company  - How important curating different types of relationships is...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have Cathrine Andersen, co-founder and CEO of Roger AI, on to talk about getting past your fears and diving into the deep end! In this episode, Cathrine and I cover: -  The paralyzing fear of making mistakes, and how to move past it - How continuous trial and error leads to amazing lessons learned - How to get past the idealized flawless business plan...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have the PHENOMENAL Meryl Johnston on to chat with us.  Meryl Johnston is a serial entrepreneur who knows how to make shit happen. Her company Bean Ninja, and even Meryl herself, would not be where they are today if she didn’t fully embrace taking on calculated risks and the occasional leap of faith.  In this episode, Meryl and I cover: -  How she cul...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have the joy of chatting with Nikole Mackenzie! As the founder of Momentum Accounting, Nikole Mackenzie knows the importance and power of connecting with others in a real and meaningful way.  In this episode, Nikole and I cover: - How to build and maintain every kind of essential relationship when growing your team  - How she’s benefited personally an...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have Tywla Verhelst, of @freshbooks on to talk about cultivating self-confidence!  Twyla is the co-founder of Helm and an original co-founder of an accounting firm called Twenty Eighty. After recording this episode, Twyla has gone on to join FreshBooks as the Head of the Accountant Channel, where she is now lending her skills & experience scaling...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have the absolute pleasure of chatting with Tam Nguyen! Tam Nguyen is one of those successful people who has a deep passion for learning through life, but she acknowledges that pushing yourself to learn and grow through new experiences can be uncomfortable and frightening at times. In this episode, Tam and I chat about: - How identifying and showing u...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have Sarah Elliott of Ellivate Alliance and Intend 2 Lead on the show! Sarah Elliott believes that having leaders with more feminine leadership styles, regardless of their gender identity, is exactly what the world needs to get back into balance.  In this episode, Sarah and I cover: - How you can be incredibly successful and inspire others by leading...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have Karen Okonkwo, the co-founder of TONL, on the podcast to talk about how she began enacting change by launching her own company to enhance access to inclusive imagery.  Today, she and her co-founder, Joshua Kissi, are revolutionizing and diversifying the stock photo industry space by curating incredible catalogs of content for companies of all siz...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have the kickass Ivy Slater on to talk about the importance of inner confidence, without falling into the trap of "doing it all." Ivy is a parent, an author, a podcast host, and the CEO of Slater Success Coaching. She’s almost Superwoman, but she didn’t get there by relentlessly seeking the ever elusive “work-life balance” or by trying to be...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have Kelly Gonsalves,  founder of Totally Booked and Totally SEO, on to talk about cultivating her inner confidence and perfecting the art of attracting the clients you want.  In this episode, Kelly and I cover: - Why female entrepreneurs often undervalue their services and their own expertise  - How to avoid falling into the trap of taking any client...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have Geni Whitehouse on to talk about aligning your passion with your profession.  Geni is the Founder of The Impactful Advisor and Even A Nerd Can Be Heard, Keynote presenter, communication coach, and nerdy CPA author who is driven to make boring subjects interesting.  In this episode, Geni and I cover: - The opportunity for accountants to shift towa...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have the entrepreneurial queen, Alanna Imbach on the pod! As co-founder of Kitsap’s premier coworking space, Vibe Coworks, Alanna Imbach knows better than anyone that space defines the way we work. In this episode, Alanna and I cover: - How everything from the height of your ceilings to the amount of natural light impacts your work experience and the...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we had the privilege of chatting with photographer, Amy Duffy.  Amy Duffy is a mother, an adventurer, and the owner of Amy Galbraith Photography, AND knows the struggle of trying to balance your time all too well. In this episode, Amy and I cover: - What strategies she uses to manage her time - How she has grown her confidence as a business owner - How s...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have CEO rockstar, Sabrina Parsons to share her advice for other women pursuing leadership roles.  Sabrina is the CEO of tech company, Palo Alto Software, is a force to be reckoned with, and is such an inspiration to me. She is unapologetically herself and consistently speaks her mind, standing up for what she believes in and dealing with any ramifica...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have Claire Van Holland, the owner and founder of CV Ledger, on the podcast! Although Claire’s path to founding her company and getting to where she is today wasn’t linear, she prioritized staying true to herself and that is exactly what makes her a fearless female and successful entrepreneur. In this episode, Claire and I cover: - How nobody is perfe...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have the honor of chatting with the Founder and Lead accountant of First Step Accounting, Nayo Carter-Gray.  Nayo is a self proclaimed “pusher” and tech enthusiast who, though her own life experiences, has also become an expert at helping women see their own value. In this episode, Nayo and I cover: - Talk about real every-day steps we can all take to...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! Out of all the things that I and the Fearless Foundry team get fired up about, the topic of women and money definitely takes the cake. That's why we invited Jennifer Kaiser Neundorfer on the podcast. Jennifer Kaiser Neundorfer and her founding partner, Maren Thomas Bannon, started Jane VC   to bring equity to funding. A powerhouse duo with a background in tec...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have the honor of having Gail Perry, author, advocate, and accounting industry legend, on the podcast.  Gail is the author of 34 books and the editor-in-chief of one of the most influential publishers in the accounting industries. She is a testament to the progress that can be made simply by showing up & putting in the work. For that, and for her...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have Sasha Graham of The Equality Group on to talk about the lack of diversity in the working world. Sasha is the marketing manager at The Equality Group ,  an executive search firm that focuses on placing diverse leaders in the roles in the realms of Finance, Technology, and Social Impact. Founded by entrepreneur & philanthropist Hephzi Pemberton...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week on the pod, we have Lizzy Cook -- a rule breaker, a no shit taker, a woman that has found her voice and encourages other women to do the same.  Lizzy and I first met in the world of tech and would connect at conferences, both of us figuring out how to navigate the often sexist environment. Whether it was men referring to us as “booth babes” or planning a...

Welcome back to a special episode of Finding Fearless! This week we have a recording from a panel event that took place live, on the Practice Ignition’s Facebook page , the morning of March 8th. This panel featured some of their Top 50 Women In Accounting finalists, as well as a diverse array of other female voices from across the profession. Women’s voices are still dramatically underrepresented...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This past week, I had the chance to sit down with Alexandra Sirocky, and I was honored to hear her share so candidly about the struggles that arose along her path both in her personal life and her life as an entrepreneur. For those of you that are not familiar with Alexandra’s work, she is a yoga teacher, writer, and the force behind NOMaste, a business she launch...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we chat with my dear, childhood friend, Chloe Mason.  I first met Chloe Mason when we were both 15, and I liked the fact that she didn’t take shit from anyone. When anyone asked about her life goals, Chloe would look them dead in the eye, and say: “I’m going to be a model.” Chloe went on to become exactly the model she convinced us as teenagers she would...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have Jessica Blasingame, an accountant AND a wellness expert, on the pod.  Jessica first began her career in the world of corporate accounting. However, the more time Jessica spent in the corporate environment, the less happy she became with her work and the more fatigued she became. Since that point in time, her entrepreneurial path has continued to...