How To Keep Your Day Job, With The Morning Star Consultants

Send us Fan Mail Leadership Happens Between People Why Putting People First Still Drives Results What if the most powerful leadership tool isn't authority, strategy, or expertise—but human connection? In this episode of How to Keep Your Day Job , Lisa Goss sits down with Morning Star Consultive Services Senior Project Strategist Dave Nerada for an engaging conversation about leadership, relat...

Send us Fan Mail Finance can feel overwhelming, but understanding your financial infrastructure is one of the most important foundations for any business, non-profit, association, or professional practice. In this episode of How to Keep Your Day Job with The Morning Star Consultants, Lisa Goss sits down with Ahmed Elsayed of Right Solutions Inc. to break down the fundamentals of financial systems...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is a little different. We’re stepping away from teaching and into a real conversation about what’s happening behind the scenes at Morning Star right now. We’ve crossed 10,000 downloads this month (thank you — truly), and at the same time, we’re in the middle of a big season of growth. Conferences, governance work, complex client files… and now, a new event space that...

Send us Fan Mail Year-end doesn’t have to feel overwhelming, reactive, or… slightly chaotic. In this episode of How to Keep Your Day Job with the Morning Star Consultants , we walk through what it actually takes to prepare for a year-end audit in a way that is organized, intentional, and grounded in strong governance. Using Morning Star’s Audit Preparation Checklist as a foundation, we break down...

Send us Fan Mail What’s the difference between an independent contractor and an employee? Hint: it’s not what you write in the contract. In this episode of How to Keep Your Day Job with the Morning Star Consultants , Lisa and Staci unpack one of the most misunderstood — and most expensive — mistakes organizations make: worker misclassification. Because here’s the truth: If you control their schedu...

Send us Fan Mail Structure Over Stress is a practical, plain-language podcast for self-employed Canadians who want fewer financial surprises and more control over their business. Hosted by Lisa Goss of Morning Star Consultive Services and Ahmed Elsayed of Right Solutions Financial, Tax & Accounting , this podcast breaks down what most people are never taught - how business structure, tax plann...

Send us Fan Mail As the year comes to a close, we’re pulling back the curtain on a powerful — and often under-used — tools inside non-profits, charities, and small organizations: Microsoft Teams. In this year-end episode, Lisa and Staci talk candidly about why Teams is more than just “another platform,” and how, when used well, it can quietly transform how organizations communicate, document decis...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of How to Keep Your Day Job , Lisa and Staci dive head-first into the realities of navigating menopause while leading teams, running businesses, and trying to keep life moving forward with some sense of sanity. From hot flashes during Zoom meetings to brain fog that wipes out your entire to-do list, this conversation blends humour, honesty, and practical strategy f...

Send us Fan Mail When small teams lose capacity, everything can feel like it’s unraveling — payroll gets delayed, grant deadlines sneak up, and leadership starts juggling too many roles. That’s where fractional services come in. In this episode of How to Keep Your Day Job with Morning Star , Lisa and Staci unpack what “fractional” really means — and why it’s not about doing less, but doing what ma...

Send us Fan Mail Serving on a board isn’t just showing up at meetings — it’s a legal and ethical responsibility. In this episode of How to Keep Your Day Job with the Morning Star Consultants , Lisa and Staci break down fiduciary duty in plain language and real-world terms. You’ll learn: What fiduciary duty really means and the three core duties of care, loyalty, and obedience. How board responsibi...

Send us Fan Mail How to Keep Your Day Job – Morning Star Consultants Work is messy. Life is messy. And when sh*t hits the fan, it’s usually both at the same time. Hosted by Lisa Goss and Staci from Morning Star Consultants, How to Keep Your Day Job is the podcast that strips away the sugarcoating and gets real about business, boards, leadership, and the chaos of everyday life. From communication m...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of How to Keep Your Day Job with the Morning Star Consultants , Lisa and Staci break down what coaching really looks like at Morning Star—from navigating burnout to restructuring your business with clarity and compassion. They introduce the Two Lanes Framework —Morning Star’s approach to coaching for life and business—and walk through the SHINE Method , a signature...

Send us Fan Mail Recorded on the Summer Solstice — the longest day of the year — this episode invites you to reflect, reset, and choose light, even in difficult moments. Lisa shares a deeply personal story about integrity, boundaries, and leadership in the face of harm, and Staci joins to talk about clarity, crisis, and what it means to hold space when the world feels heavy. From wildfire evacuati...

Send us Fan Mail Debt doesn’t knock — it just moves in, eats your groceries, keeps you up at night, and never pays rent. In this powerful episode, Lisa Goss and Morning Star’s own Geraldine get real about personal debt: what it feels like, why it’s not your fault, and how to get out from under it without shame. You’ll learn three proven strategies from Morning Star’s Get Out of Debt Guide — includ...

Send us Fan Mail Budgeting gets a bad rap — but what if it wasn’t about restriction, guilt, or math you’d rather not do? In this first part in the series on personal finance, Morning Star’s Lisa Goss and side kick Staci break down what makes budgeting feel hard and how to start shifting that mindset today. You’ll learn: Why shame, avoidance, and emotional spending are so common (and fixable) How t...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of How To Keep Your Day Job, we sit down with Sean Rayland-Boubar, or Nii Bow Wii Sabe (Standing Sasquath Man) , founder of Red Rebel Armour —an Indigenous streetwear brand rooted in Anishinaabe culture and driven by a vision for social justice, economic empowerment, and cultural resurgence. Red Rebel Armour isn’t just fashion—it’s a movement stitched wit...

Send us Fan Mail Podcast Episode: QuickBooks Online Setup for Canadian Non-Profits Join Lisa and Staci as they dive deep into setting up QuickBooks Online specifically for Canadian not-for-profit organizations. In this episode, they break down every critical step—from selecting the right QBO version and assessing your organizational requirements to configuring tax settings (GST/PST), mapping your...

Send us Fan Mail  Is There Conflict Because of a Conflict of Interest? In this episode of How to Keep Your Day Job with the Morning Star Consultants , we dive into the world of conflict of interest (COI) on non-profit boards. What exactly is a conflict of interest? How do you distinguish between real and perceived conflicts? And most importantly, how do you manage them without creating actual conf...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode, we take a reflective journey through 2024—exploring the highs, the lows, and the powerful lessons that shaped us both personally and professionally. As we recount our top 10 moments, we share stories of triumph, resilience, and a fair share of challenges that tested our resolve. While we did not mention him in the podcast, we want to take a moment here t...

Send us Fan Mail  In this special episode of How to Keep Your Day Job with Morning Star Consultants, Geraldine, Lisa, and Staci invite you to join them from a cozy cabin in Gimli, surrounded by a fresh dusting of snow and the warmth of a crackling fire. On this Morning Star retreat, the trio reflects on their work with non-profits, sharing insights from their brainstorming sessions on refining ser...

Send us Fan Mail In this special live episode of How to Keep Your Day Job , host Lisa Goss is joined by Joelle Foster, President & CEO of North Forge, and Dana Driedger, Director of Strategic Initiatives & Marketing. Together, they explore the "leadership lens" framework—a dynamic approach to building a thriving leadership network. Drawing on their personal experiences, Lisa, Joe...

Send us Fan Mail Join Lisa Goss from Morning Star Consultants as she takes you behind the scenes of audit preparation in this episode of How to Keep Your Day Job . Whether you're managing a non-profit or running a business, getting ready for an audit can feel overwhelming. But don't worry—Lisa's got you covered with practical tips, real-world examples, and a touch of humor. From org...

Send us Fan Mail Becoming the CEO of Your Own Life: Mastering Your Happiness and Leadership In this episode of How to Keep Your Day Job with the Morning Star Consultants , host Lisa dives deep into what it truly means to become the CEO of your own life. From setting intentional goals to taking actionable steps toward your vision, this episode will guide you through the AIM process: A udit, I ntent...

Send us Fan Mail The Non-Profit Project Whisperers Join Lisa Goss, Executive Director of Morning Star Consulting, and Staci Bailey, our expert in non-profit operations and event planning, as they dive into the world of effective project management for non-profits. In each episode of "The Non-Profit Project Whisperers," Lisa and Staci share insights, strategies, and real-life examples to...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Geraldine, the Manager of Business Operations and Administrative Services at Morning Star Consultive Services. Geraldine shares her inspiring journey from the Philippines to Canada, her passion for administration, and her ambitious plans to create her own virtual assistant business. Geraldine, also known as "The Eager Vlogger" on her You...