Welcome to The Smarter Accountant Podcast, a unique podcast for CPAs and accountants who are ready to take their careers, businesses and lives to the next level. This is the podcast where brain science meets accounting, revolutionizing the way you approach your professional and personal growth. We believe that success in accounting goes beyond numbers and spreadsheets—it's about understanding your unique accountant brain and leveraging that knowledge to achieve extraordinary results. Are you ...
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This podcast is brought to you by CPA MOMS®. We provide business owners with an affordable solution by working exclusively with talented CPA's willing to exchange high salaries for flexibility. We pride ourselves on being the "eHarmony" of the accounting world, supporting female accountants who want a career as well as a family. If you are a busy female accountant who also happens to be a mom, struggling to have it all - a thriving career and a happy family - then this podcast is the resourc ...
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Join Entertainment Weekly's RuPaul’s Drag Race reporter Joey Nolfi and news director Jillian Sederholm on Tuesdays for episodes recapping RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8, plus interviews with the cast of queens and Q&As with each week’s eliminated contestant to get the tea on the juiciest moments of the season. Don’t end up in the pork chop loading dock, follow EW’s QUICK DRAG now so you don’t miss a thing.
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#46 - Why Your Brain Does Not Want You To Advance In Your Accounting Career
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Have you ever considered advancing in your accounting career or possibly going out on your own, only to have it feel like an uphill battle? It turns out, our brains might be playing a bigger role in that struggle than we realize. As accountants, we're all about professional growth and chasing those financial milestones, but our brains have a funny …
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Yvie Oddly reveals favorite Drag Race LaLaPaRuza moments and recalls meeting Whoopi Goldberg after Snatch Game
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RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Yvie Oddly joins to discuss digging deep for her new book All About Yvie, reacts to the season 16 LaLaPaRuza’s most shocking moments, and reveals who she wants to win season 16. Plus, the season 11 champ recalls meeting Whoopi Goldberg at The View after her infamous Snatch Game impersonation.…
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Episode #288 - Technology Tips for Streamlining Mom Life
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In this time of more technological advancements than ever before, I think we all need to better grasp how technology can help working moms. Since our lives aren’t getting any simpler on their own, I think it’s important to embrace how technology can help us streamline and simplify our busy lives. For example, imagine a typical day where you're rush…
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#45 - 3 Simple Things You Can Do To Get Out Of A Bad Mood
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Have you ever found yourself feeling like you woke up on the wrong side of the bed? Where everything and everyone is annoying and you just don’t have the motivation to do anything? As we manage deadlines and family responsibilities, there are days when everything feels a bit "off." Days where a dark cloud seems to be following us. In this episode, …
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Q reveals she ran out of looks and reacts to missing out on Drag Race finale
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Q joins to reveal she’s bummed about narrowly missing out on the RuPaul’s Drag Race season 16 finale and how she concocted her book cover look in her hotel room the night before.By Entertainment Weekly
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#287 - Strategies For Working Moms To Thrive In High-Stress Environments
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It's no secret that being a working mom is a challenge, and when you add a high-stress work environment to the mix, it can feel like you're navigating a storm with no umbrella. I’m not just talking about the occasional stressful day; I’m talking about a persistent, high-pressure atmosphere that can take a toll on your mental and physical health. Th…
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#44 - The Surprising Reasons Why You Are Underearning And How To Stop
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As accountants, we work hard, we've got all the education, skills and qualifications, yet sometimes our income doesn't seem to match up with what we know we're capable of. Have you ever felt that frustration? And then there's the whole issue with not really valuing ourselves enough. For example, we might be great at what we do, but when it comes to…
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Morphine addresses pre-Drag Race beef with Trixie Mattel, fans telling her to come out
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The Mug of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 16, Morphine Love Dion, shares her thoughts on being eliminated after the makeover challenge, clarifies her past drama with Trixie Mattel, and opens up about fans pressuring her to come out as trans.By Entertainment Weekly
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#286 - Finding Joy in the Everyday, Even At Work
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The truth is, it's easy to lose sight of joy in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Moments that could be filled with happiness and contentment can slip through the cracks, unnoticed and uncelebrated. This is the crux of the problem faced by working moms—how to reclaim joy in the midst of deadlines, school runs, and household chores. When it se…
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#43 - The Investment With The Greatest ROI For Accountants
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As accountants, we’re all familiar with investments and assets, looking for options that promise the highest returns. With people looking to us for advice, we typically do not take investing lightly. Whether it’s investment like mutual funds, Treasury bonds, or real estate, besides a Certified Financial Planner, the public often turns to us, their …
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Dawn reveals the Drag Race rumor she started, Heidi N Closet and Trinity The Tuck Slay us
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RuPaul’s Drag Race season 16's evil elf Dawn reveals she's behind a major rumor about two of her sisters, discusses getting bodied in the lip-sync, and debates what it means to be the villain. Plus, Heidi N Closet and Trinity The Tuck join us to spill the blood on their new Tubi horror movie Slay and share their recent interactions with Rihanna and…
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#285 - Empowering Working Moms In Male-Dominated Professions
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As accountant moms trying to make our way in a male-dominated profession, it can be a bit shocking when we begin to deal with ingrained stereotypes that cast doubt on our capabilities. These stereotypes range from outdated beliefs about a woman's commitment to work after becoming a mother to misconceptions regarding our ability to handle the balanc…
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#42 - Making The Transition From Accounting Employee To Entrepreneur
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Have you ever thought about wanting to be in charge of your own work? Do you ever daydream about a time when you don't have to answer to anyone else but yourself? If so, you're not alone. Nowadays, more and more people are thinking about becoming self-employed, where they can make their own decisions about their careers. The thing is, when you make…
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Mhi’ya reveals fart prank on Drag Race sister, plus we uncover a poppers conspiracy
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Get ready to flip! RuPaul’s Drag Race season 16 eliminated queen Mhi'ya Iman Le'Paige joins us to make a hilarious reveal about drive-by farting on Morphine Love Dion, share which runways a designer ghosted her on, and admit she vowed to quit if Dawn was in the bottom with her. Plus, we investigate an alleged poppers conspiracy in Untucked.…
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#284 - Raising Confident and Independent Kids
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While we all probably want to raise healthy and happy children, many of us also have the goal to raise children who are not only confident but also independent – equipped with the skills and mindset to navigate what life throws at them. Whether by choice or necessity, the children of working moms often don’t have the luxury of having things done fo…
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#41 - The Pros and Cons Of Work-Life Integration Versus Work-Life Balance
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Have you been trying to find some sort of harmony between your work life and your personal life? Do you feel overwhelmed trying to balance it all? I’m sure a lot of us can agree that having a successful accounting career is already challenging but when you add the fact that we’d like to have a life outside of work as well, it can become very daunti…
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#283 - The Role Of Dads And Partners In Supporting Working Moms
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Unfortunately, the societal expectations and stereotypes surrounding working moms haven’t gotten any better over the years. They just add an additional layer of pressure, often creating an environment where professional success is measured against traditional gender roles. Because of this, the role of dads and partners is even more critical. It's n…
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Plane Jane’s mom told her she was mean on RuPaul’s Drag Race
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RuPaul’s Drag Race villain Plane Jane lands on our runway to spill on joining Madonna on stage with Bob the Drag Queen amid their online feud, why she saved Nymphia Wind with her immunity potion, and her ongoing drama with Amanda Tori Meating.By Entertainment Weekly
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#40 - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Accountants
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As accountants, we are smart people doing smart things. But when was the last time you really assessed how effective you are? You might be juggling the demands of your accounting career and managing your personal life, but is the life you're living the balanced, successful, and happy one you dream of? If you’re being completely honest, I’m going to…
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Plasma says she disassociated while Mhi’ya murdered her in RuPaul’s Drag Race lip-sync
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RuPaul’s Drag Race season 16 eliminated queen Plasma joins to reflect on disassociating during her Lady Gaga lip-sync against Mhi’ya Iman Le’Paige, cast tension with Plane Jane, and reveals her original idea for the goth design challenge before Dawn suggested a different direction.By Entertainment Weekly
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#282 - The Art of Saying No: Prioritizing Your Time And Energy
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For many of us, the desire to excel at work and be present for our families often leads to a dangerous habit – overcommitting. Whether it's taking on extra projects at the office, volunteering for every school event, or attending social gatherings out of a sense of obligation, the result is the same: a calendar bursting at the seams and an overwhel…
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#39 - Overcoming The Habit of Failing Ahead of Time
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Have you ever wanted to do something new but found yourself hesitating before taking a leap, saying, "It’s probably not going to happen, so why bother," or "I don’t know if I can do it"? Well, join the club! As accountants, it's practically in our job description to play it safe. But here’s the thing: what if playing it safe is the very thing holdi…
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Xunami Muse demonstrates her Drag Race Snatch Game backup character Celia Cruz
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Xunami Muse joins after her Snatch Game elimination to explain the Gold Tooth Fairy’s full backstory, demonstrate Celia Cruz as her backup character, tease that her spirit might live on through RuPaul’s Drag Race season 16, and says Kandy Muse was upset over her early exit.By Entertainment Weekly
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While the accounting profession can offer exciting opportunities for growth and development for working moms, it also presents unique challenges. In today’s episode, I want to discuss the everyday hurdles faced by accountant moms and explore practical strategies to overcome these challenges. The reality for most of us is a dual role that requires a…
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#38 - How Accountants Can Successfully Use Parkinson's Law
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Do you ever find yourself staring at a seemingly endless to-do list, wondering how on earth you'll get it all done? Or maybe you've experienced the frustration of wanting to finish a task sooner rather than later but end up waiting until the last minute? If you can relate, you're not alone. In the fast-paced world of accounting, the struggle with t…
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Drag Race eliminated queen Megami says she purposely stared RuPaul down for key lip-sync lyric
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Megami joins for a candid discussion on her RuPaul’s Drag Race season 16 elimination, doubling down on her criticism of Q, Plane Jane, and Xunami’s choreography, explaining why Dawn is canonically Dominican, and reflecting on the moment she purposely stared RuPaul in the eye to sing a specific lip-sync lyric during Miley Cyrus’ Flowers.…
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#280 - Mindful Parenting: Bringing Presence to Work and Family Life
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Have you ever heard someone talk about being more mindful? Or becoming a more mindful parent? I remember hearing that term and thinking it meant to make sure I knew what my kids were doing, as in “Be more mindful of where your kids are.” The truth is that the concept of mindful parenting is so much more. It's about being fully present in each momen…
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We all experience those days when motivation seems impossible, but what happens when those uninspired days turn into weeks and months? Navigating through extended periods of low motivation can be particularly challenging, especially for accountants. In this episode, I discuss: ✅ Understanding The Motivational Triad ✅ The Pleasure Principle in Accou…
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Geneva Karr explains why she kissed Mhi’ya so long on Drag Race stage
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Geneva Karr explains her lengthy kiss with Mhi'ya Iman Le'Paige ahead of her RuPaul’s Drag Race season 16 elimination, how she really felt about guest judge Law Roach's reads, and why she didn't style her leg hair for the runway. Plus, we uncover an apparent Easter egg from Untucked.By Entertainment Weekly
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#279 - Creative Ways to Stay Connected with Your Kids During Busy Times
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In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters — the connection we share with our kids. Amidst the chaos of schedules and to-do lists, the laughter, the small talks, and the shared moments can sometimes take a backseat. But here's a gentle reminder: these connections are the glue that holds everything tog…
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As accountants, we've all come across clients who are hard to handle, especially if you’re in public accounting. Some might not realize that their demands exceed their budget, while others expect us to work magic with incomplete information or jump at their every beck and call. The issue is that, if we don't handle these situations well, we risk lo…
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Amanda Tori Meating is also baffled by her painful Drag Race elimination
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Amanda Tori Meating reacts to her unexpected RuPaul’s Drag Race season 16 elimination, reveals her original pussycat wig runway that was scientifically impossible, speaks on drama with designers before the season, and gives a status update on her relationship with Plane Jane.By Entertainment Weekly
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In the fast-paced world we live in, instilling financial wisdom in our children is more crucial than ever. I want you to imagine your kids growing up not just understanding the concept of money but mastering it with confidence. As accountant moms, you have a distinct advantage – a unique perspective that can make a significant impact on your childr…
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Have you ever found yourself standing at the crossroads of a decision – big or small? Whether it's choosing to pursue a new job, navigating the complexities of work-life balance, or even deciding what to have for dinner, decisions are an integral part of our daily lives. Yet, it's not uncommon to experience a wave of doubt and regret after making a…
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Amanda Tori Meating comes out, Mirage reveals she was drunk for emotional Drag Race lip-sync
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RuPaul’s Drag Race season 16 star Amanda Tori Meating joins for an exclusive interview about ongoing drama with Plane Jane and how a liberating divorce helped her come out as trans, while Mirage reflects on slamming three House of Love cocktails before breaking down on stage for her emotional elimination lip-sync.…
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#277 - How Accountant Moms Can Benefit From Mentorship
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Mentorship isn't just a buzzword; it can be the secret to overcoming many of the professional hurdles we face while managing the demands of motherhood. I believe all accountants could benefit from mentorship, but particularly accountant moms. Why is that? Because society and our workplaces often have expectations that can be overwhelming. The truth…
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#34 - The Introvert’s Guide to a Successful Accounting Career
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As the demand for skilled accountants continues to grow, individuals from various backgrounds are stepping into the field, each with their unique strengths and qualities. One often overlooked group bringing invaluable skills to the table is introverts. Contrary to the common belief that success in the business world hinges on extroverted traits, as…
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Kornbread, Hershii react to shady Drag Race Rate-a-Queen rankings and Untucked drama
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Kornbread stops by to welcome her drag sister, Hershii LiqCour-Jeté, to the Porkchop Loading Dock, reveal her reaction to Hershii’s early elimination, and tea from the set of Hocus Pocus 2. Hershii also tells us why she hated the shady Rate-a-Queen twist, how she snuck by with those pants for the ball, and hilariously attempts to explain why she wa…
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Balancing the demands of an accounting career with the joys and responsibilities of motherhood is a feat that many working moms undertake, and during certain times of the year, the challenge can feel particularly intense. For those of us in public accounting, tax season becomes a marathon of filing deadlines and client expectations. Working during …
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#33 - 3 Skills That Will Make You a Better Accountant
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Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, the challenges of being an accountant are real, and they deserve an open dialogue. While there are countless resources on general career advice, I’m here to address 3 particular skills that will help make you a better accountant. I'm here to share insights and strategies that resonate wit…
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Boulet Brothers’ Dragula winner Niohuru X had to literally cook that pig foot penis to make her epic finale look work
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Niohuru X, winner of The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula season 5, joins for an exclusive interview to spill tea on her romance with Orkgotik, drama on the season, having to cook the real pig foot she used as a penis in her epic finale look, and her thoughts on RuPaul’s Drag Race and Dragula peacefully coexisting as TV siblings.…
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Kennedy Davenport reacts to daughter Mhi’ya Iman Le’Paige’s Drag Race tribute to her
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Kennedy Davenport reacts to Mhi’ya Iman Le’Paige’s talent show and reads the queens’ runways — plus, she reveals that her daughter didn’t tell her she was on RuPaul’s Drag Race season 16 until cast reveal day.By Entertainment Weekly
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I'm really excited to be talking about a topic that might make some of you raise an eyebrow – the idea of being selfish. Now, I know what you're probably thinking. "Selfish? Isn't that a word we were told to avoid, like the plague? Isn’t being selfish a bad thing, especially for mothers?" In this episode, I’m not talking about the kind of selfishne…
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Have you ever felt overwhelmed or anxious in your role as an accountant? Have you or your colleagues ever felt pressure to conform to certain expectations or norms within the accounting profession? How do you personally manage stress and anxiety in your professional and personal life? The truth is that no matter how much we’ve normalized stress and…
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Kandy Muse reveals mama’s advice Xunami didn’t take for RuPaul’s Drag Race season 16 premiere
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Kandy Muse recaps the RuPaul’s Drag Race season 16 premiere as she spills tea on advice she gave Xunami that her drag daughter didn’t take for the variety show, ranks the queens’ performances, reveals how Mo Heart secretly got Kandy’s boom box to the season 13 set, and speaks on being asked back to the Drag Race franchise.…
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During this time after the holidays, you might feel like your to-do list has grown out of nowhere. That's totally normal. But here's the good part: now is the perfect time for all of us to take a pause, regroup, and start thinking about how to get back on track. Getting back on track means more than just catching up on work stuff. It's about findin…
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#31 - Overcoming Overthinking for a Smarter Accounting Career
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As smart accountants doing smart things, we can unfortunately get stuck in the habit of overthinking. When not addressed, this can quietly slip into our work and personal lives, making it harder for us to grow professionally and personally. In this episode, I discuss: ✅ The Impact of Overthinking On Your Accounting Career ✅ Identifying Common Signs…
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How many times have you felt that you need to be flawless in every aspect of your life to be valued? How often have you hesitated to share your work or ideas because they didn't meet the elusive standards of perfection? Here’s the thing: we need to give ourselves permission to be human. Unfortunately, perfectionism is like a sneaky intruder that cr…
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Sapphira Cristál shows off opera voice, Xunami Muse wants to rehabilitate Kandy Muse’s image on Drag Race season 16
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EW’s exclusive preview of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 16 concludes with Sapphira Cristál demonstrating her six-octave operatic singing voice, while Xunami Muse talks working on Naomi Campbell’s The Face reality series and how she plans to rehabilitate the Kandy Muse legacy.By Entertainment Weekly
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Whether you're in public or private accounting, on a scale of 1 - 10, how busy are you? Have you noticed that busyness is almost like an expected part of the job, almost as normal as having a computer or a calculator? Do you feel like being busy has become a badge of honor, a way to showcase your hard work and dedication? In this episode, I discuss…
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