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She Made Partner…Then Quit
From Firm Partner to Franchise Owner: Redefining Success in Accounting What happens when you’ve “made it” in your accounting career—partner title, solid income, professional respect—but you still feel like something’s missing? That’s the question Aubrey Cypert, found...

From Survival to Strategy: 5 Signs It’s Time to Make a Change
You’re pushing through. You’re staying organized. You’re doing what needs to be done. But something still feels… off. If you’ve been running your career or practice in survival mode, it might be time to pause and ask a powerful question: Is this still working for me?...

Burned Out or Just Boxed In
Burnout is a buzzword in our industry, and for good reason. As women balancing demanding careers, family life, and the constant pressure to keep up, it’s easy to assume that the fatigue, frustration, or disconnection we feel must be burnout. But what if it’s not? In...

Is Your Job Really Safer Than Starting Your Own Practice?
For many accountants, staying in a traditional job feels like the responsible choice. There’s a steady paycheck, predictable hours (most of the time), and the comfort of knowing what to expect. But in latest episode of The CPA MOMS Podcast, Nicole and Mayumi challenge...

The Fear of Starting—And Why That Fear Is a Sign You’re Ready
This week’s episode of the CPA MOMS Podcast goes beyond surface-level motivation. It’s an honest look at what it really feels like to stand at the edge of something new. In The Fear of Starting, Nicole Kehl is joined by Mayumi Young to unpack the resistance so many...

Grounded in Gratitude
This week’s podcast episode is more than a conversation—it’s a moment of reflection, celebration, and evolution. In Episode 349, Grounded in Gratitude, we officially welcome Nicole Kehl as the new voice of the CPA MOMS Podcast. Joined by founder Mayumi Young, this...

5 Ways to Stop Letting Imposter Syndrome Run the Show
Over the next few months, I’m going to revisit some of the topics that I did very early on in this podcast because I believe they’re incredibly important to discuss. And if there’s one topic that I work on the most with my coaching clients, it’s imposter syndrome. No...

Interview with Founder and CEO of Fit4Mom, Lisa Druxman
In 2001, Lisa Druxman became a mom and an entrepreneur. She was looking for a way to blend her passion for fitness with motherhood. “I decided to create a workout that I could do with my baby,” she recalls. “I didn’t want to miss a moment of his new life but also knew...

5 Small Shifts to Make Your Home a “Soft Place to Fall” – For Everyone, Including You
Let’s talk about something that often gets overlooked when life gets busy—how your home feels. I don’t mean how clean or organized it is. I mean whether it feels like a soft place to land after a long day or just another place filled with demands and noise. This...

How to Create a Working Mom Retreat You’ll Actually Enjoy
When was the last time you did something just for yourself—and actually loved every second of it? If you’re like most working moms, you probably can’t remember. The idea of taking time for yourself might even feel impossible. But what if you could carve out space...