The Empowered CPA

On today’s episode, I am joined by the wonderful Arielle Leavitt. Arielle is a woman of many talents, some of which includes running her own practice, building a community of women business owners, and hosting The Connector podcast show. Arielle has a passion for networking, making introductions and bringing together people from all walks of life. We get into how we met, Arielle’s path that got he...

In this episode, I discuss how to finish out the year strong for your business. I talk about finalizing your books, how to get ready for filing your 1099’s in January and ways to reduce your taxable income. I also discuss how it is important to take the time to celebrate victories, learn from challenges and make goals for the upcoming year. You can follow The Empowered CPA at: @TheEmpoweredCPA on...

On this episode, I am joined by mindfulness, meditation and yoga teacher and speaker, Jennifer Gress. Jennifer is a “recovering” CPA who changed career paths after entering motherhood and finding inspiration from a yoga instructor who introduced her to the concept of mindfulness. Jennifer took a big leap, leaving behind her traditional and stable job to do what felt right in her heart. Jennifer sp...

Today I am joined by Shannon Palermo, founder of Modern Balance Solutions. Shannon and I talk about how she started bookkeeping on the side to make an extra $1,000/month. When the pandemic hit, she found herself unemployed and relying completely on her side hustle. Listen in for all her advice on how to successfully make the transition and build the business of your dreams. You can find Shannon he...

Today I was joined by Dr. Rosemarie Rutecki, PharmD IMFCP, founder of Functional Pharmacy where she helps her clients find the root cause of their diseases. Rosemarie works with High-Performance Individuals, who want more energy, health, and optimal fitness to be at the top of their game. Listen in to hear how you can become a better version of yourself! You can find Rosemarie here: Dr. Rosemarie...

Today I am joined by the amazing Jamie Ruden, founder of Dog Spotted and Be Spotted. After becoming a dog foster parent, Jamie quickly realized there were very few services for dog parents in NYC. Jamie is now on a mission to help pet parents navigate pet parenthood as well as empower business who serve the industry. Nearly two years into her journey, Jamie made a major pivot in the services she w...

The wonderful David Doerrier is back this for this week’s episode. David, a presentation skills expert, and the founder of Present Your Way to Success, guides us through principles of engagement. By learning these principles, any speaker, trainer, and presenter can learn to strategically design engaging materials and facilitate meetings and learning in various settings. David tells us about the im...

On this episode, I am joined by Felicia Kashevaroff, co-founder of Tend Task. Tend Task is a company that focuses on creating a peaceful household partnership through their household organization app and coaching. Their company was designed to track and allocate the invisible labor happening in households but also provide solutions. They offer a subtle and direct way of inviting and offering suppo...

My guest this week, Rachel Tabacnic, has a wonderful career in public relations. Her passion for communication has landed her jobs with major companies and franchises. Through her work, she has helped various businesses survive and thrive. Rachel found a niche in restaurants, hospitality, and business entrepreneurs. We talk about the importance of communication and exposure, how Rachel started her...

In this week’s episode, I tackle how to keep up with your growing business and how to navigate through some of the problems that could arise as your businesses progresses. I talk about some of the things I’m currently dealing with, such as how to go about getting paid, how to separate yourself emotionally, understanding your value, and enforcing boundaries. You can follow The Empowered CPA at: @Th...

In this episode, I sum up some of the topics that have come up this week at my practice. I talk about a personal victory of mine involving new boundaries and growth, I answer some questions about installment plans and how to set them up, and I talk about how I prepare for hard situations.

In this week’s episode, I answer some of the best questions I was asked this week. Although they might not go together, I get asked these questions very frequently. We’re going to talk about tax deductions for clothes and psychic readings, buying or selling your home or business as a self employed individual and my recent experience posting a job listing amongst my peers.

In today’s episode, I focus on how U.S. taxes work for digital nomads. Digital nomads work remotely using technology and the internet while traveling in different locations. Whether traveling in the states or internationally, there is a high likelihood you must pay taxes in multiple locations. I explain what is and is not a deductible expense, how to go about both international and local tax filin...

In today’s episode I talk with Charlett, a sales coach and feminine leadership mentor, about how she helps female business owners build a highly successful and sustainable business by shifting back and forth from feminine to masculine energy. We walk through the characteristics of the different energies and how they are both essential to be successful.

In today’s episode I talk about the financial and emotional side of divorce. We discuss the feelings that cloud an already challenging situation, how personal relationships outside of the marriage change, and how seeking financial help can help put you on a solid path for the next phase of your life.

In today’s episode I chat with the one and only Antonio Postorino, founder of Unfiltered PR, to talk about working with reality tv stars, getting pumped up for big events and how entrepreneurship is the best-worst-amazing mistake you will ever make and how you gamble on yourself every single day.

My guest this week, Brian Howie, has never had W2 employment. Never. This week we talk about how he watched his parents tow the company line and the impact that had on his entrepreneurial journey. His adventure started in Hollywood where he was determined to write the next great American novel. Show business suited him and he was soon directing large scale productions and now, opening up podcast r...

Public speaking is rarely high on anyone’s list of favorite things; however, it is arguably one of the most important skills you can develop as a business owner. In today’s episode, I sit down with David Doerrier, founder of Present Your Way To Success, and we talk about the three secrets to powerful presentations and how to set up your space to successfully present virtually.

In today’s episode I sat down with Evan Snow, founder of Choose 954 and co-founder of Zero Empty Spaces. As a Broward County native, Evan discusses how he always found himself traveling to either Palm Beach or Miami to enjoy events. Choose954 was born after a trip to Memphis, where he saw a movement for building a local art community. It started as a hashtag and quickly developed into much, much m...

In today’s episode I talk about how to stay focused on your own business when there are so many outside influences consistently in our environment showing us what others are supposedly doing. Social media paints a picture of everyone around us living beautiful, fabulous lives and it is human nature to find ourselves comparing our own lives to what we see around us. We talk about one of my clients...

In today’s episode we talk about the conversations newly married couples need to have when it comes to filing and paying their taxes. We talk about the differences between married filing joint and married filing separately, why you need to disclose if you owe back taxes before the IRS sends you a letter that forces you to have that conversation, and what to know if the IRS withholds a refund becau...

Are you considering starting a business with a partner? In this episode we talk about what conversations you need to have before you join forces. First, complimentary skills are vital to the success of your business. Everyone needs a role in the business, and it is important that everyone doesn’t have the same skills. Second, have an open conversation about the financial expectations and goals of...

We are officially halfway through the year, in this episode we talk about all of the things you need to be doing to ensure you are on track for a successful year. From reviewing your budget, how to get back on track (if necessary), quarterly tax payments, the importance of rest and making sure you have done something this year that scares you.

In this episode, I talk with Gaby about how she started her career as a special education teacher and after a big move from NYC to Florida, decided to make a big career change. After much deliberation, she decided to start a marketing company called Stars Marketing Group. Her big break came after she took a chance and reached out to a reality star she loved watching and ended up connecting with hi...

My guest this week is Miami based designer and South Florida resident Wade Hallock. Wade is the founder of Hallock Design Group, a boutique design studio in Miami focusing on how to work synergistically with clients to create spaces that are both beautiful and timeless. His newly launched fashion line Wade Allyn, which debuted a women’s line earlier this year in Miami, how been nationally acclaime...