She Counts

Do It Anyway


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Nancy and Questian dive deep into the difference between fearlessness and courage, sharing vulnerable stories: about becoming a dancer at age 40, speaking to a room of hundreds of people, and starting their own businesses. They explore why saying "don't be afraid" misses the point—true courage isn't the absence of fear, but choosing to act despite it. From imposter syndrome to asking for money, they discuss the specific fears women in accounting face and offer practical tools, such as: affirmations; breaking down scary tasks; remembering your “why”; and borrowing confidence from mentors.

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  • (00:00) - Welcome to She Counts: Today's Topic: Courage and Overcoming Fear
  • (01:26) - Nancy's Story: Dancing at 40
  • (06:48) - Questian's Story: Improv Class Challenge
  • (13:24) - Facing Public Speaking Fears
  • (19:21) - The Importance of Vulnerability
  • (26:44) - Balancing Family and Career
  • (32:02) - Challenges of Running Your Own Firm
  • (35:16) - Embracing Fear and Doing It Anyway
  • (39:53) - Overcoming Fear of Heights: Skydiving Story
  • (42:54) - The Power of Training and Facing Fears
  • (47:10) - Affirmations and Tools for Facing Fear
  • (55:47) - The Importance of Community and Mentorship
  • (01:02:36) - Final Thoughts and Encouragement
  • Links mentioned in this episode:
    • Ashley Francis - Kitchen Table Automations - https://www.kta.ai/
    • Financial Cents WorkflowCon - Nancy teaches the Time Warp - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dwFyP3M824&t=437s
    • Kate Johnson - Bookkeeping Side Hustle - https://www.youtube.com/live/0Ze2ayjEFSk
    • Misty Megia - https://www.instagram.com/misty_megia/
    • Geni Whitehouse - https://geniwhitehouse.com/


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    She CountsBy Questian Telka, EA & Nancy McClelland, CPA

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