Mikey Manghum, VP and Financial Advisor at Regent Private Wealth, joins the podcast to unpack a powerful journey shaped by sports, mentorship, and purpose. From growing up overseas, playing Division 1 basketball to building a career centered on redeeming the narrative around money, Mikey shares how mindset, discipline, and calling have guided every chapter of his life.

Mikey dives deep into why mindset is the foundation of success, how mentorship accelerates growth, and what it really looks like to balance ambition with being a present husband and father. He also challenges listeners to rethink money, not as a source of stress, but as an opportunity for clarity, confidence, and ministry.

This conversation is for professionals, former athletes, and working parents who want to succeed at work without losing sight of what matters most at home.

In this episode, CCK Strategies talent acquisition leaders Kusumika Ganguly and Carolyn McGuire share what they're truly listening for when interviewing experienced professionals, interns, and new graduates. They break down why coachability matters, how to clearly communicate your "why," and what helps candidates stand out beyond their resumes. Kusumika and Carolyn also debunk common recruiting myths — including the belief that applications go unread.

Whether you're considering a career move, preparing for interviews, or building a team that lasts, this conversation is a reminder that great recruiting is about people and culture — not just filling roles.

Josh Juarez joins Jeff Frable on the mic to share how a college side hustle became one of Tulsa's favorite summer traditions. He discusses his entrepreneurial journey, building snow cone shacks across Tulsa, and fostering a workplace culture that keeps teens returning each year. The conversation explores passing the leadership baton to family, and his latest venture—a year-round community hangout centered on food, coffee, and pickleball. Josh also reflects on risk, mentorship, and his mission to create lasting spaces for Tulsa.

Michael Brody-Waite shares how his journey through addiction and recovery became the foundation for building a high‑growth company—and why he believes he's successful because of recovery, not despite it. He breaks down three leadership principles that matter in any high‑pressure profession: rigorous authenticity, surrendering the outcome, and doing uncomfortable work.

Whether you're leading a team, a business, or just yourself, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on leadership and the habits that help people grow under pressure.

What if sustainability wasn't a cost—but a competitive advantage?

On this episode of 2 CPAs & The Mic, Jeff Frable and Sara Mays talk with teammate Lindsey Barbour about how business sustainability goes far beyond recycling bins and feel‑good messaging. Using the people, profit, planet approach, Lindsey shows how small and mid-sized businesses can lower operating costs, improve employee retention, and build a stronger brand in the process.

She also shares easy "first steps" owners can implement immediately—without a big budget or a full-time sustainability team.

Bottom line: sustainability isn't fluff. It's smart business—with a spreadsheet to prove it.

In this episode of 2 CPAs & The Mic, we sit down with Cory Hatch, Academy Director at Ark Financial, for a powerful conversation about what happens when professional success doesn't translate to peace at home. Cory shares his personal turning point, career setbacks, a 120-pound transformation, rebuilding his marriage, and how his journey has shaped his present mission.

Cory introduces the idea of a "family office" not as a place for the ultra-wealthy, but as an operating system for running the business of your family with the same intentionality you bring to your company. You'll learn why financial progress requires leadership, strategy, and execution and why many entrepreneurs unknowingly outsource the wrong thing.

Whether you're a business owner or an advisor, this episode provides a practical framework to move from uncertainty to clarity, align net worth and structure, and lead your family more intentionally, without trying to do it alone.

What does "assurance" really mean and why does it matter to your business? On this episode of 2 CPAs & The Mic, Jeff Frable and Sara Mays sit down with Haley Legg, Director of Assurance at CCK Strategies, to decipher audits, reviews, compilations, and the growing importance of SOC examinations. Haley explains why an audit isn't always the right answer and how SOC reports have become a must‑have trust signal in today's digital economy. For business owners, the takeaway is clear: SOC exams aren't just about checking a box—they're a strategic tool for building trust, winning and retaining clients, and standing out during vendor reviews and M&A due diligence.

In this episode of 2 CPAs & The Mic, Jeff Frable and Sara Mays sit down with entrepreneur Lisa Riley for a candid, high-energy conversation about what it really takes to build and lead a business through chaos. From oil-and-gas trade floors to scaling three Pinot's Palette studios, Lisa shares hard-earned lessons on leadership, cash flow reality, outsourcing your weaknesses, customer experience, health shocks, and crisis pivots—plus how saying "yes" once turned her into a professional food stylist. Real-world leadership. Zero fluff. Built for business owners.

Brand is far more than a logo—it's the feeling people carry with them. In this episode of 2 CPAs & The Mic, Johnie Hampton joins our hosts and breaks down the difference between brand and marketing. He gives an inside look at his team's collaborative creative process and explains why a humble, people‑first culture consistently outperforms even the best strategies. We also dig into AI as a true copilot—great for research and possibilities but still needing human craft and judgment. Johnie shares his approach to stewarding talent, celebrating employees and their families, mentoring the next generation, and leading with purpose. No matter your role—firm leader, team manager, or "marketer on the side"—you'll walk away with practical insight on strengthening your brand, supporting your people, and communicating with authenticity.

We're back—and grateful. In the season 2 kickoff of 2 CPAs & The Mic, Jeff Frable, Sara Mays & Kristie Porter reflect on growth, vulnerability, and what it means to serve people well. You'll hear about the moments that stretched us in season 1 and the vision driving season 2: connection over complexity, conversation over jargon, and practical guidance you can use today. We preview topics like financial planning, M&A, SOC audits, marketing, and wellness—and wrap with a fun rapid‑fire round. Thanks for listening, sharing, and building this community with us.