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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...
The Impact of Working Moms on Sons
Let me ask you something—have you ever thought about how being a working mom is impacting your son? Last week, I talked about how we influence our daughters, but today, I want to dig into how we shape our sons. It’s a big topic, isn’t it? We’re raising the next...
The Impact of Working Moms on Daughters
With Mother’s Day in a week, I decided that for the next two weeks, I’m going to talk about the impact of working moms on daughters and sons. This week I’m just focusing on daughters, but if you don’t have a daughter, I would still listen in because, let’s face it,...
The Best Time Management Habits For Working Moms
Being a working mom can feel like a never-ending juggling act. When my children were younger, I remember that some days, it was like no matter how early I woke up or how much I planned, there was still too much to do and not enough time to do it. I know I’m not the...