If you’ve ever wondered why the CPA Exam feels so overwhelming—even when you’re “doing all the right things”—this episode is for you.

I’m sharing the five mistakes I see CPA Exam candidates make again and again (because I made them too). These aren’t just study missteps—they’re mindset and strategy errors that can quietly stall your progress and drain your motivation.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ Why thinking too big can keep you stuck—and what to do instead

✅ How independence can backfire when it turns into isolation

✅ The subtle (but dangerous) mistake of sacrificing your well-being

✅ How comparison chips away at your confidence—and how to rebuild it

✅ The truth about failure (and how to stop fearing it before it happens)

Whether you’re just starting or stuck in the messy middle, this episode will help you pause, reflect, and reset—so you can move forward with clarity, calm, and confidence.

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Welcome to Episode 5 of the CPA Exam Success Podcast!

Today, we’re talking about something every Future CPA experiences at some point: Self-Doubt. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering if you’re really cut out for this, or felt the weight of past failures creeping into your thoughts, this episode is for you.

You’ll learn why self-doubt isn’t a stop sign — and why it’s actually a normal part of your CPA Exam Success journey. Most importantly, you’ll discover practical strategies to build belief step-by-step, even when your confidence feels shaky.

Remember: You don’t need 100% belief today. You just need enough to take your next step.

✅ Why self-doubt shows up when you're doing something important—and why that’s actually a good sign.

✅ How to reframe self-doubt so it stops holding you back.

✅ Why belief is like a muscle — and how to strengthen it over time.

✅ The role of small wins in building lasting confidence.

✅ How accountability and support can accelerate your CPA Exam Success.

✅ A simple, actionable exercise to start redirecting your self-doubt today.

✨ What thoughts have been quietly holding you back from moving forward?

✨ If you believed you were capable of passing, how would you study differently?

✨ Who could you invite into your support system to make this process easier and lighter?

🔥 Choose one self-doubt thought you’ve been carrying.

Write it down — and then choose a new thought that feels just a little bit stronger.

Small shifts create big momentum toward your CPA Exam Success.

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Welcome to Episode #4 of the CPA Exam Success Podcast!

Today, we’re diving into one of the biggest challenges CPA candidates face: staying productive without burning out. If you’ve ever felt like you’re juggling work, family, life, and CPA Exam prep—and you’re constantly running on empty—this episode is for you.

I’m sharing the exact strategies that helped me and my coaching clients stay grounded, focused, and consistent… even during the busiest seasons of life. And trust me, burnout doesn’t have to be part of the CPA Exam journey.

Most importantly, I walk you through my STAR Framework—a simple system to help you study with intention, track your progress, and make space for rest and reward.

And today, we’re breaking down all five burnout-proof strategies.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why being busy doesn’t have to mean being burned out

✅ The STAR Framework for sustainable studying:

• Schedule: Plan study time based on your energy, not just your availability
• Track: Get honest about how much time you're actually studying
• Assess: Reflect on what’s working and adjust as needed
• Reward: Celebrate your effort so studying becomes sustainable

✅ How to protect your non-negotiables so you don’t lose yourself in the process

✅ How your thoughts might be fueling burnout more than your schedule

✅ The 5 burnout traps and how to avoid them: victim thinking, physical neglect, perfectionism, isolation, and reactive living

Ask Yourself:

✨ What are my true non-negotiables—and am I protecting them?

✨ Where can I build in flexibility and support, instead of pressure and perfection?

✨ What thoughts are fueling my stress—and what new thoughts could ground me instead?

Your Next Step:

🔥 Download the Busy Without Burnout Checklist and pick one small step from each strategy to implement this week. Consistency—not perfection—is what moves you forward.

Remember:

You can stay busy, pursue your goals, and still feel good. Burnout isn’t a badge of honor. You deserve a CPA Exam journey that’s sustainable, empowering, and aligned with a life you love.

Until next time, keep believing in yourself and your CPA Exam Success! 💪✨

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Welcome to Episode #3 of the CPA Exam Success Podcast!

Today, we’re diving into the third pillar of the CPA Exam Success Formula: Action—the piece that transforms your plan into real, measurable progress. If you’ve ever felt stuck in planning mode, overwhelmed by where to start, or frustrated that you’re not making the progress you want, this episode is for you.

I’m breaking down why taking consistent, imperfect action is the key to momentum, confidence, and ultimately, CPA Exam Success. You’ll learn how to overcome resistance and how to move forward—even when you don’t feel ready.

Most importantly, I’ll show you how to get into the feedback loop that helps you refine your study system and keep improving week after week. This is where the magic happens.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why resistance is normal—and what to do when it shows up.

✅ How to stop overthinking and start building real momentum.

✅ The value of imperfect action—and how showing up today creates confidence tomorrow.

✅ How to develop your unique study system by doing, not just planning.

✅ The 4-part STAR Framework and how it helps you study intentionally and effectively.

✅ Find Your Study Success Sweet Spot- Identify your IDEAL STUDY SYSTEM

Ask Yourself:

✨ What’s one small action I can take today to move toward my CPA Exam Success?

✨ Am I waiting to feel ready—or am I willing to act now and figure it out as I go?

✨ If I knew my efforts were adding up—even when I can’t see it—how would I show up differently?

Your Next Step:

🔥 Take 5 minutes to schedule one study session this week. That’s it. One session. One block of time you will actually show up to. Action creates clarity. Action creates confidence.

Remember:

Even if it doesn’t look like it’s working right away, something is happening every time you show up. Stay consistent. Keep taking action. Because success doesn’t come from perfect plans—it comes from persistence.

You can pass the CPA Exam. And I’m here to help you do it—step by step, study session by study session.

Until next time, keep believing in yourself and your CPA Exam Success!

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Episode 2: How Smart Planning Leads to CPA Exam Success

Welcome back to the CPA Exam Success Podcast! In today's episode, we’re diving into why planning—not motivation, not luck, and not endless hours of study—is the real key to CPA Exam success.

Many CPA candidates believe they need to work harder, push through exhaustion, and sacrifice everything to pass the exam. But success doesn’t require burnout—it requires strategy and a plan that actually works. But without a solid plan, even the most determined effort can feel frustrating and ineffective.

• How to choose a study timeline that works for YOU—whether you’re on a 3-month, 6-month, 9-month, or 12-month track.

• Why a weekly study plan is the key to making consistent progress without burnout.

• How to find your Study Success Sweet Spot—so that studying fits into your life, rather than taking over your life.

A study plan isn’t just about scheduling—it’s about making every study session count. You don’t have to overhaul your entire life to pass the CPA Exam; you just need a realistic and sustainable plan. Planning is not a one-time event. It’s an ongoing process of reflection and refinement. Your plan should work for you, not the other way around.

Want to start making real progress toward your CPA Exam Success? Download the Ultimate CPA Exam Success Checklist—your go-to guide for setting up a study plan that actually works for you. The Ultimate CPA Exam Success Checklist is a step-by-step guide to structuring your study plan so you can make real progress without unnecessary stress.

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I’d love to hear about your study plan! Send me a message and let me know what timeline you’re choosing and how you’re structuring your study sessions. Remember, you’re not in this alone!

Thank you for tuning in! Until next time, keep believing in yourself and in your CPA Exam Success!

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Welcome to Episode #1 of the CPA Exam Success Podcast! Today, I’m sharing my personal CPA Exam journey—the struggles, the mindset shifts, and the formula that changed everything. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, doubted your ability to pass, or struggled to commit, this episode is for you.

I’ll walk you through how I went from an overwhelmed high school French teacher with no accounting background to earning my CPA. You’ll learn how one conversation changed my mindset, reignited my belief, and helped me fully commit to passing the CPA Exam—without stress, struggle, or sacrifice.

Most importantly, I introduce the CPA Exam Success Formula:  

Commitment + Planning + Action = CPA Exam Success.

And today, we’re breaking down the first pillar: Commitment.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why mindset—not intelligence or study habits—is the real key to passing the CPA Exam.  

✅ The three parts of Commitment:  

   - Desire: Connecting with your “why” and understanding what the CPA means for your life and career.  

   - Belief: Building confidence in yourself and shifting your inner dialogue from "I can't" to "I can."  

   - Willingness: Taking consistent, strategic action without burnout.  

✅ How failure isn’t the opposite of success—it’s part of the process.  

✅ The exact steps I took to go from multiple failed attempts to passing all four sections.  

✅ How to start building your Ideal and Unique Study System—a plan that actually fits your life.

Ask Yourself:

✨ If success was guaranteed, how would you approach your CPA Exam studies differently?  

✨ Are you holding yourself back with doubt and fear?  

✨ What small step can you take today to shift your mindset and move forward?  

Your Next Step:

🔥 Take action today! Whether it’s reflecting on your why, creating a plan, or simply telling yourself, “I can.” Small steps lead to big results.

Remember:  

You don’t have to sacrifice your well-being to pass the CPA Exam. You can do this—and I’m here to guide you every step of the way.

Until next time, keep believing in yourself and your CPA Exam Success! 💪✨

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