162 ⎸ What does it mean to be Ambitious?

Send us a textIn this interview episode, we've got Emily Leahy sharing her incredible insights on managing energy in business, especially for us ambitious women out there. Forget the hustle; it's all about syncing with your personal cycles and making life work for you. You won't want to miss these gems!In this episode you’ll hear:optimizing energy cycles, especially for women, and viewing performance through a feminine lenshow women are often perceived as more emotional at workwhy it's important to work with, not against, our natural rhythmsmanaging burnout by figuring out which energy "zone” you’re inResources mentioned in this episode:Efficiency Archetype QuizWork with Emily 1:1Meet EmilyEmily Leahy is the founder of The Feminine Template and certified executive performance and leadership coach trained at Brown University. With over a decade of experience building companies and coaching simultaneously, she's connected the dots that truly matter. Living in San Francisco, Emily has supported side-hustling, VC-backed, bootstrapped female entrepreneurs and corporate leaders. This journey has shown her that women perform differently than men and possess dormant superpowers waiting to be activated. She's on a mission to leverage physiology to revolutionize work, wealth, and wellness for ambitious women. By aligning with natural cycles and rhythms, she helps women harness their energy, sustain optimal performance, and lead with innovation and influence.Connect with EmilyLinkedinThreadsWebsiteThanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me @ambitiousbookkeeperFor more information about the Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:Visit our website: ambitiousbookkeeper.comFollow the Blog: ambitiousbookkeeper.com/blogConnect on Instagram: instagram.com/ambitiousbookkeeperConnect on Threads: threads.net/@ambitiousbookkeeperConnect on Facebook: Facebook.com/serenashoupcpaThank you for your support of our show. If you haven’t left a review yet it’s super simple. Please go to ambitiousbookkeeper.com/podcast and leave your review.Podcast Publishing Tools we use:Podcast Editing: Sabr Media LLCDescript (affiliate link)Buzzsprout (affiliate link)Join the next free training at ambitiousbookkeeper.com/training

Send us a textIn this interview episode, we've got the amazing Liz Wilcox joining us to spill her secrets on turning email followers into friends, and eventually, loyal clients.In this episode you’ll hear:secrets on capturing leads through strategic social media moves and savvy website setupsDiscover the "email staircase" and turn your followers into pals, then clientshow Liz strategically places lead magnets all over a websitethe power of building a solid referral network and collaborating with other business ownersResources mentioned in this episode:Episode 56 ⎸ Infusing Personality into Your BusinessEpisode 13 ⎸ How to Use Email Marketing in Your Bookkeeping Business (Email Staircase)Email Marketing Membership (affiliate link)Meet LizThe Fresh Princess of Email Marketing, Liz Wilcox is an Email Strategist and Keynote Speaker showing small businesses how to build online relationships + make real money with emails. She’s best known for selling a blog, turning a $9 offer into multiple six-figures (without ads), and helping you untangle the email “knot” with her simple framework, the Email Staircase. She loves the 90s, headbands, and the beach.Connect with Liz🎁 Free Email Swipes for Building Your Email List🌐 lizwilcox.comThanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @ambitiousbookkeeperFor more information about the Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:Visit our website: ambitiousbookkeeper.comFollow the Blog: ambitiousbookkeeper.com/blogConnect on Instagram: instagram.com/ambitiousbookkeeperConnect on Threads: threads.net/@ambitiousbookkeeperConnect on Facebook: Facebook.com/serenashoupcpaThank you for your support of our show. If you haven’t left a review yet it’s super simple. Please go to ambitiousbookkeeper.com/podcast and leave your review.Podcast Publishing Tools we use:Podcast Editing: Sabr Media LLCDescript (affiliate link)Buzzsprout (affiliate link)Join the next free training at ambitiousbookkeeper.com/training

Send us a textBy popular request, we’ve decided to air a summit presentation I did with Josie Parr, at her Profitable Lifestyle Firm Summit. I’m talking about crafting deliverables that matter for your clients. If you’d like to see the presentation slides, head over to my YouTube Channel!In this episode you’ll hear how to:Maximize your valueShift your positioningAdd valueResources mentioned in this episode:ElevateGet on the waitlist for the next Profitable LifeStyle Firm SummitMeet JosieAfter putting in years of hard work at top 100 firms, Josie realized there was an opportunity to create a better way. She took a leap of faith and founded Josie Parr CPA LLC, a niche practice that is specifically focused on tax strategy clients.In her first year, she tripled her revenue goals, reduced her work hours to a part-time schedule, and spends every day doing what she loves: working in tax strategy.And now, her mission is to empower other tax professionals to transform into tax strategists by elevating their current skills and knowledge using the same proven systems and methods that brought her success.Connect with Josie🌐 solotaxcoach.comThanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me @ambitiousbookkeeperFor more information about the Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:Visit our website: ambitiousbookkeeper.comFollow the Blog: ambitiousbookkeeper.com/blogConnect on Instagram: instagram.com/ambitiousbookkeeperConnect on Threads: threads.net/@ambitiousbookkeeperConnect on Facebook: Facebook.com/serenashoupcpaThank you for your support of our show. If you haven’t left a review yet it’s super simple. Please go to ambitiousbookkeeper.com/podcast and leave your review.Podcast Publishing Tools we use:Podcast Editing: Sabr Media LLCDescript (affiliate link)Buzzsprout (affiliate link)Join the next free training at ambitiousbookkeeper.com/training

Send us a textIn this interview episode, I’m hanging out with marketing whiz Madelyn Furlong. We’re diving into how to turn your clients into mega-fans that'll rave about your business. From personal touches to killer marketing strategies, we've got you covered.In this episode you’ll hear:how having all your marketing needs handled by one team can save you tons of stress and timestories and tips on how adding a human touch can set your business aparthow to keep things ultra-organized to respect your clients' timeResources mentioned in this episode:Unreasonable Hospitality“3 Simple Strategies to Become More Visible, Get More Clients, and Increase Your Profit"ClickUpMeet MadelynHaving a standout marketing strategy doesn’t mean you have to share a new post every day that end in -y!That’s where Madelyn Furlong comes in. She helps small businesses create ShowIt websites and engaging social media content so they can turn their leads into sales.Madelyn uses her knowledge and experiences to help clients transform their customers into cheerleaders and take their business to the next level. By helping them create a standout website and social media, they can show up online with confidence.Madelyn works as a small business marketing strategist in small-town Wetumpka, Alabama where she enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with family.Connect with Madelyn📱 IG: @madelynvictoriaco📄 Download “3 Simple Strategies to Become More Visible, Get More Clients, and Increase Your Profit" to learn what you can do right now to improve your business’ marketing. It's all about helping you save time and reduce stress by following marketing tactics that actually work.Thanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @ambitiousbookkeeperFor more information about the Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:Visit our website: ambitiousbookkeeper.comFollow the Blog: ambitiousbookkeeper.com/blogConnect on Instagram: instagram.com/ambitiousbookkeeperConnect on Threads: threads.net/@ambitiousbookkeeperConnect on Facebook: Facebook.com/serenashoupcpaThank you for your support of our show. If you haven’t left a review yet it’s super simple. Please go to ambitiousbookkeeper.com/podcast and leave your review.Podcast Publishing Tools we use:Podcast Editing: Sabr Media LLCDescript (affiliate link)Buzzsprout (affiliate link)Join the next free training at ambitiousbookkeeper.com/training

Send us a textIn this solo episode, I’m diving into the world of Threads. Is it the next best thing for bookkeepers or just another time-sink? Let's figure it out together.In this episode you’ll hear:the lowdown on what Threads ishow Threads can pull over your Instagram followershow, in just three months, Threads helped me land a bunch of podcast interviews, a guest workshop, and even snag some new clientstips on managing your time on ThreadsResources mentioned in this episode:Follow me on Threads! >>Thanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @ambitiousbookkeeperFor more information about the Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:Visit our website: ambitiousbookkeeper.comFollow the Blog: ambitiousbookkeeper.com/blogConnect on Instagram: instagram.com/ambitiousbookkeeperConnect on Threads: threads.net/@ambitiousbookkeeperConnect on Facebook: Facebook.com/serenashoupcpaThank you for your support of our show. If you haven’t left a review yet it’s super simple. Please go to ambitiousbookkeeper.com/podcast and leave your review.Podcast Publishing Tools we use:Podcast Editing: Sabr Media LLCDescript (affiliate link)Buzzsprout (affiliate link)

Send us a textIn this interview episode, I chat with money guru Kara Perez about merging sustainable living with smart financial practices. If you've ever been curious how to save some green while going green, you'll love this one!In this episode you’ll hear:practical, sustainable money practices that fit right into your life without breaking the bankadvice on tackling emotional money barriersreal-life stories on how folks save money while going greenhow Kara landed a book dealadvice on managing busy seasonsResources mentioned in this episode:Preorder Kara’s book, Green MoneyGilmore Girls MoneyMeet KaraKara Perez is the founder of Bravely Go, a sustainability focused financial education company. Bravely focuses on bringing actionable, intersectional and accessible financial education to people who never learned the language of money. She is the author of the book, Green Money. Kara has been featured in the New York Times, Good Morning America Forbes, NPR, Glamour, ABC Nightline News, and US News and World Report as a financial expert. Additionally, for 2 years Kara co hosted the award winning podcast The Fairer Cents, which has been named the top money podcast for women by Forbes and The Balance.Connect with Kara🌐 Website: bravelygo.co📱 IG: @webravelygoThanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @ambitiousbookkeeperFor more information about the Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:Visit our website: ambitiousbookkeeper.comFollow the Blog: ambitiousbookkeeper.com/blogConnect on Instagram: instagram.com/ambitiousbookkeeperConnect on Threads: threads.net/@ambitiousbookkeeperConnect on Facebook: Facebook.com/serenashoupcpaThank you for your support of our show. If you haven’t left a review yet it’s super simple. Please go to ambitiousbookkeeper.com/podcast and leave your review.Podcast Publishing Tools we use:Podcast Editing: Sabr Media LLCDescript (affiliate link)Buzzsprout (affiliate link)

Send us a textIn this interview episode, we've got Nicole Ayub, the fabulous Wall Street Girl Next Door, sharing her insights on money stories, emotional hang-ups, and shaking off that pesky shame around finances. Get ready to dive deep and rethink your money mindset!In this episode you’ll hear:why we're all feeling funky about our finances and how to fix ita money exercise that'll help you discover what's really going on in that wallet of yoursunderstanding your "money story”some real talk on financial shameResources mentioned in this episode:Brené BrownMeet Wall Street Girl Next DoorNicole’s passion is to help people have a healthy relationship with their money. She currently works on Wall Street and she’s been in the finance industry for over a decade and she has seen how we do not give people the support and resources they need to have a healthy relationship with their money. She created her brand so people can have a safe space to heal their relationship with money and talk about their struggles and overcoming them.Connect with Wall Street Girl Next Door📱 IG: @wallstreetgirlnextdoor🎙️ The Money Diaries Podcast📞 Schedule a free 30-min consultationThanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @ambitiousbookkeeperFor more information about the Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:Visit our website: ambitiousbookkeeper.comFollow the Blog: ambitiousbookkeeper.com/blogConnect on Instagram: instagram.com/ambitiousbookkeeperConnect on Threads: threads.net/@ambitiousbookkeeperConnect on Facebook: Facebook.com/serenashoupcpaThank you for your support of our show. If you haven’t left a review yet it’s super simple. Please go to ambitiousbookkeeper.com/podcast and leave your review.Podcast Publishing Tools we use:Podcast Editing: Sabr Media LLCDescript (affiliate link)Buzzsprout (affiliate link)

Send us a textIn this interview episode I chat with Corree Roofener about how defining your personal and business values can transform your life. From nature walks & spiritual growth to aligning ethics to enhance your business, we're diving deep into what truly matters!In this episode you’ll hear:The overlap of business and personal valuesFoundational pillars of wealthAudit your values annuallyLeaving a legacy that’s different from what society expectsResources mentioned in this episode:Find your values on Think2Perform.comFinancial Narrative WebinarMeet CorreeAs a Mother, Nana, Female Entrepreneur, Financial Coach and Passionate advocate for the Foster/Adopt community, Corree Roofener has devoted her life to empowering individuals to live authentically, boldly and intentionally.Driven by a passion to help others break free from the shackles of fear and judgment and recognizing the interconnectedness of mind, body and spirit, Corree excels and guiding others to begin to gain clarity about their stories with money one of our five foundational pillars. Her approach encompasses mental, emotional and physical well-being. Through personalized coaching, transformative workshops and inspiring speaking engagements, she equips her clients with tools to align their actions with their aspirations.“If you want something you've never had, You must be willing to do something you've never done.” ― Thomas JeffersonConnect with Corree📱 IG: @correeroofenercoach🎙️ Courage Coalition PodcastThanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @ambitiousbookkeeperFor more information about the Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:Visit our website: ambitiousbookkeeper.comFollow the Blog: ambitiousbookkeeper.com/blogConnect on Instagram: instagram.com/ambitiousbookkeeperConnect on Threads: threads.net/@ambitiousbookkeeperConnect on Facebook: Facebook.com/serenashoupcpaThank you for your support of our show. If you haven’t left a review yet it’s super simple. Please go to ambitiousbookkeeper.com/podcast and leave your review.Podcast Publishing Tools we use:Podcast Editing: Sabr Media LLCDescript (affiliate link)Buzzsprout (affiliate link)

Send us a textIn this interview episode, we dive into the world of bookkeeping with a twist—neurodiversity. Join me as I chat with Aneisha Velazquez from Yellow Sky Bookkeeping. She’s sharing her unique journey with autism and ADHD while offering tips on building better systems and communication. Grab a cup of coffee, and let’s get into it!In this episode you’ll hear:energy-focused schedulingthe art of setting boundaries in client work to keep your peace of mindhow to explain bookkeeping lingo in reports to clientsAneisha’s journey of understanding autism and its impact on her career and clear communicationMeet AneishaAneisha is the owner and founder of Yellow Sky Bookkeeping. They specialize in cleaning up messy books for service providers so they can finally file taxes without losing all their free time. She’s also neurodivergent. As an adult, she was diagnosed as Autistic with a side of ADHD.When she’s not working in spreadsheets, she likes to read, learn about random topics, and take walks with her husband.Connect with Aneisha💼 LinkedIn: @aneisha-v📹 YouTube: @yellowskybookkeeping📱 Threads: @yellowskybookkeepingThanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @ambitiousbookkeeperFor more information about the Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:Visit our website: ambitiousbookkeeper.comFollow the Blog: ambitiousbookkeeper.com/blogConnect on Instagram: instagram.com/ambitiousbookkeeperConnect on Threads: threads.net/@ambitiousbookkeeperConnect on Facebook: Facebook.com/serenashoupcpaThank you for your support of our show. If you haven’t left a review yet it’s super simple. Please go to ambitiousbookkeeper.com/podcast and leave your review.Podcast Publishing Tools we use:Podcast Editing: Sabr Media LLCDescript (affiliate link)Buzzsprout (affiliate link)

Send us a textIn this interview episode, we're continuing our neurodivergent series and diving into the inspiring journey of Amy Burgess, a fellow neurodivergent and brilliant bookkeeper. If you're curious about building a business that truly reflects who you are and want some killer insights into making it happen, you don't wanna miss this one.In this episode you’ll hear:newer bookkeeping biz ownerher path into bookkeepinghow bookkeeping works for ND mindtips for operating with AuADHDtips for new bookkeepersResources mentioned in this episode:The Bookkeeping Business Accelerator® VIPMeet AmyAmy is a neurodivergent bookkeeper and the founder of Jointly Balanced. Her boutique firm offers financial management services to socially conscious small business owners. Her passion is making finances more accessible, inclusive, and tailored to meet diverse needs.Connect with Amy📱IG: @jointlybalancedThanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @ambitiousbookkeeperFor more information about the Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:Visit our website: ambitiousbookkeeper.comFollow the Blog: ambitiousbookkeeper.com/blogConnect on Instagram: instagram.com/ambitiousbookkeeperConnect on Threads: threads.net/@ambitiousbookkeeperConnect on Facebook: Facebook.com/serenashoupcpaThank you for your support of our show. If you haven’t left a review yet it’s super simple. Please go to ambitiousbookkeeper.com/podcast and leave your review.Podcast Publishing Tools we use:Podcast Editing: Sabr Media LLCDescript (affiliate link)Buzzsprout (affiliate link)