My Enrolled Agent Career

Episode 11: In this episode, Timalyn welcomes Tony Frezza, EA to the podcast.

Tony is a Pharmacist turned CFP and Enrolled Agent. He is currently the Principle of ATI Professional Services.

Tony also serves as a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA) board of directors, a member of the NAEA political action committee (PAC), and serves at the state and local levels in Florida.

During this conversation, Tony shares:

• His first introduction to being an Enrolled Agent

• His involvement in NAEA's political action committee

• The importance of community and meeting people in person
• Defining success and opening a second physical location

Let us know your favorite part of the episode in the comments down below! If you are interested in connecting with Tony, he very graciously shared his e-mail address during the episode. But you can also find him online as Tony Frezza.

Special thanks to Tony for sharing his story and insights with us in this episode.

Episode 10: In this episode, Timalyn welcomes Kenya Harris, EA, to the show.

Kenya is an Enrolled Agent and the owner of the Tax Relief Experts.

During this conversation, Kenya shares:

• Her first introduction to being an Enrolled Agent

• How she decided to make the leap to going into business full-time

• She has a high success rate with doing resolution work

• The importance of community and having the right mentor
• Gaining the confidence to do tax resolution work

Let us know your favorite part of the episode in the comments down below!If you are interested in doing a VIP day with Kenya, be sure to follow her on social media so you don't miss when she drops the dates. As a pre-requisite, you can find an Offer in Compromise class that she taught for the ETS Tax Institute here - Offer in Compromise Fundamentals

You can find her on IG as @taxreliefwithkenya and on LinkedIn and Facebook as Kenya Sheard,EA

Special thanks to Kenya for sharing her story and insights with us in this episode.

Episode 9: In this episode, Timalyn welcomes Agent K, Kesha Dawson Harris, EA to the show.

Kesha is a business owner, 2x former president of the Florida Society of Enrolled Agents, and she just finished a term as a director on the National Association of Enrolled Agents Board.

During this conversation, Kesha shares:

• Her first introduction to being an Enrolled Agent

• How she got her experience doing tax representation work

• Her motivation for starting her own firm

• The power that Enrolled Agents possess but don't fully walk in that authority
• Why all members of NAEA should participate in the Fly-In

Let us know your favorite part of the episode in the comments down below!

If you'd like to connect with Kesha, you can find her on Facebook and LinkedIn as Kesha Dawson Harris. You can find her on IG as @MyagentK.

Special thanks to Kesha for sharing her story and insights with us in this episode.

Episode 8: In this episode, Timalyn welcomes a Gen Z EA, Dannie Lynn Murphy.

Dannie Lynn is a 7-time published author, serial entrepreneur, and speaker. We are delighted that she made time in her schedule to speak with us.

During this conversation, Dannie Lynn shares:

• Her first introduction to the tax industry

• How the desire for promotion attracted her to the EA designation

Dannie Lynn also shares how D.E.I.A. (Diversity Equity Inclusion and Accessibility) work is a part of who she is and is intertwined in everything she does. She shares her talents with the Enrolled Agent world by serving on the board of directors for the National Association of Enrolled Agents.

Let us know your favorite part of the episode in the comments down below!

If you'd like to connect with Dannie Lynn or follow her work, you can find her on IG, TikTok, and LinkedIn as @dannielynnfountain

Special thanks to Dannie Lynn for sharing her story and insights with us in this episode.

Episode 7: In this episode, Timalyn welcomes cybersecurity expert and Enrolled Agent, Brad D. Messner, MBA, CBSA, EA, to the podcast.

Brad is the founder of Financial Guardian, a resource hub designed to help tax professionals elevate their practices through tech, security, and ongoing education. In this conversation, Brad opens up about his journey from feeling isolated early in his EA career to becoming a trusted industry voice for digital security and compliance.

Timalyn and Brad discuss the real-world challenges tax professionals face—from feeling overwhelmed by compliance requirements to navigating complicated vendor relationships. Brad also shares how Financial Guardian is helping practitioners stay ahead of evolving FTC safeguards through services like Guardian Mail and Guardian Trust.

If you're a tax professional looking to improve your security practices, build confidence, or just feel less alone on your journey, this episode is packed with insight and actionable takeaways.

You can connect with Brad and explore his resources at https://brad.tax or https://cybersecurity.tax.

Let us know your favorite part of the episode in the comments below!

Special thanks to Brad for joining Timalyn and sharing his knowledge and experience with our listeners.

Episode 6: In this episode, Timalyn welcomes a veteran in the EA world, Mark Dombrowski, EA.

Mark is a well-known figure in the EA community—featured in the Journal, a national speaker, and a two-time CNBC guest. He's received the NAEA President's Award and the Excellence in Education Award.

In this candid conversation, Mark shares:

• How he first discovered the EA designation through early jobs with former IRS agents
  

• His rapid ascent into tax representation, being on stage lecturing just four weeks after starting
  

• The transition from working in a national firm to building his own practice and navigating industry pivots
  

• The power of networking, mentorship, and continuing to speak—even when things slowed down
  

• Real-life wins: saving marriages, helping clients keep their homes, and bringing people peace of mind
  

His story is packed with valuable lessons—from resilience and reinvention to the importance of staying visible and connected in your career. Whether you're just starting or looking to scale, this episode is full of practical insights and inspiration.

Let us know your favorite part of the episode in the comments down below!

If you'd like to connect with Mark or follow his work, find him on Facebook and LinkedIn at Mark J. Dombrowski, EA.

Special thanks to Mark for sharing his wisdom and authenticity.

Episode 5: In this episode, Timalyn welcomes her first guest to the podcast, Jessica Smith, EA.

Jessica is no stranger to sharing the screen with Timalyn. In 2024, Jessica joined Timalyn on her YouTube channel. You can check out some tips that Jessica and her business partner, Jamie Gruol, shared in a 2024 interview - Mastering Tax Season: Automated TaxDome Workflows for Enrolled Agents.

During this conversation, Jessica candidly shares her story about how she learned of the EA designation and decided to take the exam. Her career took her straight to tax representation as she joined a law firm after college.

Her journey from working in a law firm to becoming a serial entrepreneur who works with taxpayers and tax professionals is not one that you will want to miss.

Let us know your favorite part of the episode in the comments down below!

If you're interested in connecting with Jessica or working with her, you can find out what she's up to next by visiting https://jessica.tax.

Special thanks to Jessica for joining Timalyn in this episode.

If you are interested in starting your own EA firm, join Timalyn's e-mail list at www.AmericasFavoriteEA.com

Episode 4: In this episode, Timalyn shares tips for studying for the special enrollment exam to become an Enrolled Agent.

1 - Find out what is on the exam. Timalyn shared the information that will be covered on the exam in a YouTube video. In that video, she shows you how to go to the Prometric website and get a copy of it for yourself. You can check the video out here.

What's on the 2025 EA Exam?

2 - Identify your learning/study style

3 - Choose an EA Review System

4- Create a study schedule

5 - Let your support system support you as you study.

Next week, Timalyn will have a special guest, Jessica Smith EA, join to share her journey as an Enrolled Agent.

Tune in at 8 p.m. EST on 6/8 to catch the episode when it goes live.

Episode 3: In this episode, Timalyn talks about the special enrollment exam to become an Enrolled Agent.

She explains the 3 exams and the 85-question multiple-choice format. On her YouTube channel, she will be sharing what is covered on each part of the exam. You can catch it on Tuesday, May 20th at 7 p.m. EST - What is on the EA Exam in 2025?

Next episode, Timalyn will be sharing study tips for the exam, as well as EA review systems that she recommends.

Episode 2: In this episode, Timalyn talks about her journey to having a passion for accounting and the importance it plays in organizations. It all began in 1996 with Deacon John E. Johnson.

Timalyn shares how she realized what Deacon Johnson had been teaching her when she took her first accounting high school. Deacon Johnson continued to support Timalyn, even when she went to college, until his transition from Earth.

Little did Timalyn know that the things that Deacon Johnson taught her would also carry over into the tax world. Keeping the flame lit to tell the story of people who are in tax trouble with the IRS. This is Timalyn's story of finding the Enrolled Agent designation, from the beginning.