What changes when you discover who you are, trust what you have to say, and recognize the impact your voice can make? In the final episode of our Curtain Call series, Nancy and Theatre of Public Speaking CEO Misty Megia bring listeners two conversations about finding, trusting, and using your own voice. Certified Fraud Examiner Candy Bellau spent her career uncovering deception, but her latest investigation is far more personal: uncovering the fraud within. She shares how she learned to become a chameleon, adapting herself to the people around her to feel safe, accepted, and loved—and the work she’s now doing to find and express her authentic self. Emily spent years happily behind the scenes at her beloved nonprofit, Spike’s K9 Fund, until its mission required her to step forward. She discovered that she couldn’t simply borrow the voice of the gifted leader who came before her. She had to find her own. Their stories come from different places, but share a powerful realization: finding your own voice can change both how you show up in the world and the impact you’re able to make.  Sponsors Bill - <a href="http://bill.com/shecounts">http://bill.com/shecounts</a> Relay - <a href="https://relayfi.com/shecounts">https://relayfi.com/shecounts</a> Karbon - <a href="https://karbonhq.com/">https://karbonhq.com/</a> <ul><li>(00:00) - Welcome to She Counts
</li>
<li>(01:24) - Curtain Call Setup
</li>
<li>(02:08) - Finding Your Real Voice
</li>
<li>(04:45) - Meet Candy Bellau
</li>
<li>(05:56) - Fraud Examiner Origins
</li>
<li>(07:45) - Rules Tools and Ethics
</li>
<li>(09:33) - Spotting Fraud Patterns
</li>
<li>(12:25) - Trauma and Chameleon Skills
</li>
<li>(15:05) - Controls Compensation Culture
</li>
<li>(20:56) - The Fraud Within Explained
</li>
<li>(22:18) - Honesty Kindness and Feedback
</li>
<li>(26:59) - Kindness Across Contexts
</li>
<li>(27:24) - Work Boundaries vs Loved Ones
</li>
<li>(28:27) - Saying No to Friends
</li>
<li>(29:40) - Vulnerability and Inner Fraud
</li>
<li>(31:03) - Candy Journey Reflections
</li>
<li>(32:45) - Chameleon and Belonging
</li>
<li>(34:50) - Approval and People Pleasing
</li>
<li>(36:39) - Emily Finds Her Voice
</li>
<li>(39:43) - Mission to Protect K9 Heroes
</li>
<li>(43:59) - Tools for Confidence
</li>
<li>(47:08) - How to Support Working Dogs
</li>
<li>(48:31) - Take the First Step
</li>
<li>(50:30) - Misty on Transformation
</li>
<li>(55:10) - Fully Becoming Yourself
</li>
<li>(58:30) - Series Wrap and Call to Action</li>
</ul> ResourcesMisty Schachtell Megia on LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/misty-schachtell-3a634a2/">Misty Schachtell | LinkedIn</a> Candy Bellau on LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/candybellau/">Candy Bellau, CFE, PI | LinkedIn</a> Dawn Brolin on LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnbrolin/">Dawn W. Brolin, CPA, CFE | LinkedIn</a> Nicole Landau on LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolelandau1/">Nicole Landau, CFE 📊👷‍♀️🔦 | LinkedIn</a> Robert Berry aka “That Audit Guy” on LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berryrobert/">Robert Berry | LinkedIn</a> Valerie Heckman on LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerieheckman/">Valerie Heckman | LinkedIn</a> Scaling New Heights - <a href="https://www.woodard.com/scaling-new-heights-2027-about">https://www.woodard.com/scaling-new-heights-2027-about</a> Emily Soccino Grey on LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilysoccinogrey/">Emily Soccino Grey | LinkedIn</a> Spike’s K9 Fund.org - <a href="https://spikesk9fund.org/">Spikes K9 Fund | Advocates for America's Working Dogs</a> Spike’s K9 Fund on LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/spikesk9fund/home/">Spike's K9 Fund: Home | LinkedIn</a> Spike’s K9 Fund on Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/spikesk9fund/">https://www.facebook.com/spikesk9fund/</a> Spike’s K9 Fund on Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spikesk9fund/">https://www.instagram.com/spikesk9fund/</a> Spike’s K9 Fund on Twitter - <a href="https://x.com/Spikesk9fund">https://x.com/Spikesk9fund</a> Spike’s K9 Fund on YouTube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCswqkkwkdkGwqyjKCkD5Jfw">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCswqkkwkdkGwqyjKCkD5Jfw</a> Theatre of Public Speaking - <a href="https://publicspeaking.mistymegia.com/?ref=857055">https://publicspeaking.mistymegia.com/?ref=857055</a>SPONSORS: [Bill, Relay, Karbon]  Join Our LinkedIn Page!<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-counts-podcast">https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-counts-podcast</a> Subscribe on YouTube<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SheCountsPodcast">https://www.youtube.com/@SheCountsPodcast</a> Follow She Counts on IG<a href="https://www.instagram.com/shecounts.show/">https://www.instagram.com/shecounts.show/</a> Connect with Nancy<a href="https://www.thedancingaccountant.com/">https://www.thedancingaccountant.com/</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-mcclelland-cpa">https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-mcclelland-cpa</a> Connect with Questian<a href="https://www.reqoncilefinancials.com/">https://www.reqoncilefinancials.com/</a>

What changes when you discover who you are, trust what you have to say, and recognize the impact your voice can make? In the final episode of our Curtain Call series, Nancy and Theatre of Public Speaking CEO Misty Megia bring listeners two conversations about finding, trusting, and using your own voice. Certified Fraud Examiner Candy Bellau spent her career uncovering deception, but her latest investigation is far more personal: uncovering the fraud within. She shares how she learned to become a chameleon, adapting herself to the people around her to feel safe, accepted, and loved—and the work she’s now doing to find and express her authentic self. Emily spent years happily behind the scenes at her beloved nonprofit, Spike’s K9 Fund, until its mission required her to step forward. She discovered that she couldn’t simply borrow the voice of the gifted leader who came before her. She had to find her own. Their stories come from different places, but share a powerful realization: finding your own voice can change both how you show up in the world and the impact you’re able to make. Sponsors Bill - http://bill.com/shecounts Relay - https://relayfi.com/shecounts Karbon - https://karbonhq.com/ (00:00) - Welcome to She Counts (01:24) - Curtain Call Setup (02:08) - Finding Your Real Voice (04:45) - Meet Candy Bellau (05:56) - Fraud Examiner Origins (07:45) - Rules Tools and Ethics (09:33) - Spotting Fraud Patterns (12:25) - Trauma and Chameleon Skills (15:05) - Controls Compensation Culture (20:56) - The Fraud Within Explained (22:18) - Honesty Kindness and Feedback (26:59) - Kindness Across Contexts (27:24) - Work Boundaries vs Loved Ones (28:27) - Saying No to Friends (29:40) - Vulnerability and Inner Fraud (31:03) - Candy Journey Reflections (32:45) - Chameleon and Belonging (34:50) - Approval and People Pleasing (36:39) - Emily Finds Her Voice (39:43) - Mission to Protect K9 Heroes (43:59) - Tools for Confidence (47:08) - How to Support Working Dogs (48:31) - Take the First Step (50:30) - Misty on Transformation (55:10) - Fully Becoming Yourself (58:30) - Series Wrap and Call to Action ResourcesMisty Schachtell Megia on LinkedIn - Misty Schachtell | LinkedIn Candy Bellau on LinkedIn - Candy Bellau, CFE, PI | LinkedIn Dawn Brolin on LinkedIn - Dawn W. Brolin, CPA, CFE | LinkedIn Nicole Landau on LinkedIn - Nicole Landau, CFE 📊👷‍♀️🔦 | LinkedIn Robert Berry aka “That Audit Guy” on LinkedIn - Robert Berry | LinkedIn Valerie Heckman on LinkedIn - Valerie Heckman | LinkedIn Scaling New Heights - https://www.woodard.com/scaling-new-heights-2027-about Emily Soccino Grey on LinkedIn - Emily Soccino Grey | LinkedIn Spike’s K9 Fund.org - Spikes K9 Fund | Advocates for America's Working Dogs Spike’s K9 Fund on LinkedIn - Spike's K9 Fund: Home | LinkedIn Spike’s K9 Fund on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/spikesk9fund/ Spike’s K9 Fund on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/spikesk9fund/ Spike’s K9 Fund on Twitter - https://x.com/Spikesk9fund Spike’s K9 Fund on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCswqkkwkdkGwqyjKCkD5Jfw Theatre of Public Speaking - https://publicspeaking.mistymegia.com/?ref=857055 SPONSORS: [Bill, Relay, Karbon] Join Our LinkedIn Page! https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-counts-podcast Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@SheCountsPodcast Follow She Counts on IG https://www.instagram.com/shecounts.show/ Connect with Nancy https://www.thedancingaccountant.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-mcclelland-cpa Connect with Questian https://www.reqoncilefinancials.com/

What changes when you discover who you are, trust what you have to say, and recognize the impact your voice can make? In the final episode of our Curtain Call series, Nancy and Theatre of Public Speaking CEO Misty Megia bring listeners two conversations about finding, trusting, and using your own voice. Certified Fraud Examiner Candy Bellau spent her career uncovering deception, but her latest investigation is far more personal: uncovering the fraud within. She shares how she learned to become a chameleon, adapting herself to the people around her to feel safe, accepted, and loved—and the work she’s now doing to find and express her authentic self. Emily spent years happily behind the scenes at her beloved nonprofit, Spike’s K9 Fund, until its mission required her to step forward. She discovered that she couldn’t simply borrow the voice of the gifted leader who came before her. She had to find her own. Their stories come from different places, but share a powerful realization: finding your own voice can change both how you show up in the world and the impact you’re able to make.&nbsp; Sponsors Bill - <a href="http://bill.com/shecounts" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://bill.com/shecounts</a> Relay - <a href="https://relayfi.com/shecounts" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://relayfi.com/shecounts</a> Karbon - <a href="https://karbonhq.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://karbonhq.com/</a> <ul><li>(00:00) - Welcome to She Counts
</li>
<li>(01:24) - Curtain Call Setup
</li>
<li>(02:08) - Finding Your Real Voice
</li>
<li>(04:45) - Meet Candy Bellau
</li>
<li>(05:56) - Fraud Examiner Origins
</li>
<li>(07:45) - Rules Tools and Ethics
</li>
<li>(09:33) - Spotting Fraud Patterns
</li>
<li>(12:25) - Trauma and Chameleon Skills
</li>
<li>(15:05) - Controls Compensation Culture
</li>
<li>(20:56) - The Fraud Within Explained
</li>
<li>(22:18) - Honesty Kindness and Feedback
</li>
<li>(26:59) - Kindness Across Contexts
</li>
<li>(27:24) - Work Boundaries vs Loved Ones
</li>
<li>(28:27) - Saying No to Friends
</li>
<li>(29:40) - Vulnerability and Inner Fraud
</li>
<li>(31:03) - Candy Journey Reflections
</li>
<li>(32:45) - Chameleon and Belonging
</li>
<li>(34:50) - Approval and People Pleasing
</li>
<li>(36:39) - Emily Finds Her Voice
</li>
<li>(39:43) - Mission to Protect K9 Heroes
</li>
<li>(43:59) - Tools for Confidence
</li>
<li>(47:08) - How to Support Working Dogs
</li>
<li>(48:31) - Take the First Step
</li>
<li>(50:30) - Misty on Transformation
</li>
<li>(55:10) - Fully Becoming Yourself
</li>
<li>(58:30) - Series Wrap and Call to Action</li>
</ul> ResourcesMisty Schachtell Megia on LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/misty-schachtell-3a634a2/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Misty Schachtell | LinkedIn</a> Candy Bellau on LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/candybellau/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Candy Bellau, CFE, PI | LinkedIn</a> Dawn Brolin on LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnbrolin/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dawn W. Brolin, CPA, CFE | LinkedIn</a> Nicole Landau on LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolelandau1/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nicole Landau, CFE 📊👷‍♀️🔦 | LinkedIn</a> Robert Berry aka “That Audit Guy” on LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berryrobert/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Robert Berry | LinkedIn</a> Valerie Heckman on LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerieheckman/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Valerie Heckman | LinkedIn</a> Scaling New Heights - <a href="https://www.woodard.com/scaling-new-heights-2027-about" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.woodard.com/scaling-new-heights-2027-about</a> Emily Soccino Grey on LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilysoccinogrey/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Emily Soccino Grey | LinkedIn</a> Spike’s K9 Fund.org - <a href="https://spikesk9fund.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Spikes K9 Fund | Advocates for America's Working Dogs</a> Spike’s K9 Fund on LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/spikesk9fund/home/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Spike's K9 Fund: Home | LinkedIn</a> Spike’s K9 Fund on Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/spikesk9fund/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/spikesk9fund/</a> Spike’s K9 Fund on Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spikesk9fund/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/spikesk9fund/</a> Spike’s K9 Fund on Twitter - <a href="https://x.com/Spikesk9fund" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://x.com/Spikesk9fund</a> Spike’s K9 Fund on YouTube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCswqkkwkdkGwqyjKCkD5Jfw" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCswqkkwkdkGwqyjKCkD5Jfw</a> Theatre of Public Speaking - <a href="https://publicspeaking.mistymegia.com/?ref=857055" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://publicspeaking.mistymegia.com/?ref=857055</a>SPONSORS: [Bill, Relay, Karbon]&nbsp; Join Our LinkedIn Page!<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-counts-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-counts-podcast</a> Subscribe on YouTube<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SheCountsPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/@SheCountsPodcast</a> Follow She Counts on IG<a href="https://www.instagram.com/shecounts.show/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/shecounts.show/</a> Connect with Nancy<a href="https://www.thedancingaccountant.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.thedancingaccountant.com/</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-mcclelland-cpa" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-mcclelland-cpa</a> Connect with Questian<a href="https://www.reqoncilefinancials.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.reqoncilefinancials.com/</a>

The Power of Your Own Voice: Finding It, Trusting It, Using It

When nearly everyone in the room raises their hand to admit they experience imposter syndrome… it's time to stop calling it a “syndrome”. Questian and Nancy explore why this near-universal feeling shows up differently for high-achieving women in accounting—who, for various reasons, often push through it more slowly than men—examining the systemic and social roots that reinforce it. They share personal stories of feeling unqualified despite clear evidence to the contrary, and offer practical frameworks for recognizing, reframing, and finding relief from these persistent self-limiting beliefs. Sponsors Forwardly - <a href="https://www.forwardly.com/shecounts">https://www.forwardly.com/shecounts</a> Relay- <a href="https://relayfi.com/shecounts">https://relayfi.com/shecounts</a> Client Hub - <a href="https://www.clienthub.app/lp/shecounts">https://www.clienthub.app/lp/shecounts</a> <ul><li>(00:00) - Introduction and Episode Overview</li>
<li>(01:06) - Personal Stories and Experiences with Imposter Syndrome</li>
<li>(03:37) - Defining and Debunking Imposter Syndrome</li>
<li>(11:44) - Strategies to Overcome Imposter Syndrome</li>
<li>(22:35) - The Broader Impact and Social Context</li>
<li>(26:03) - Understanding Extroverts and Introverts</li>
<li>(26:25) - Overperforming to Prove Yourself</li>
<li>(28:26) - The Realization of Knowledge Gaps</li>
<li>(29:59) - Roots of Imposter Syndrome</li>
<li>(30:31) - Gender Expectations and Workplace Dynamics</li>
<li>(31:52) - Personal Stories of Imposter Syndrome</li>
<li>(34:34) - The Impact of Social and Structural Norms</li>
<li>(36:35) - Self-Limiting Beliefs and Career Impact</li>
<li>(39:01) - Intersectionality and Imposter Syndrome</li>
<li>(44:20) - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome</li>
<li>(47:34) - Recognize, Reframe, and Relief</li>
<li>(50:17) - Tracking Success and Setting Metrics</li>
<li>(53:20) - Coping Mechanisms and Final Thoughts</li>
</ul> Resources<ul><li>Psychology Today - <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/imposter-syndrome">https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/imposter-syndrome</a></li><li>Dr. Valerie Young - <a href="https://impostorsyndrome.com/impostor-story/">https://impostorsyndrome.com/impostor-story/</a></li><li>Tara Mohr “Playing Big” - <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25310678-playing-big">https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25310678-playing-big</a></li><li>Jennifer Dymond - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenndymond/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenndymond/</a></li><li>Theatre of Public Speaking - <a href="https://publicspeaking.mistymegia.com/?ref=857055">https://publicspeaking.mistymegia.com/?ref=857055</a></li><li>Scaling New Heights - <a href="https://www.woodard.com/scaling-new-heights-2026">https://www.woodard.com/scaling-new-heights-2026</a></li><li>Bridging the Gap - <a href="https://www.btgconference.com/">https://www.btgconference.com/</a></li><li>Sheryl Sandberg - “... many people, but especially women, feel fraudulent when they are praised for their accomplishments. Instead of feeling worthy of recognition, they feel undeserving and guilty, as if a mistake has been made. Despite being high achievers, even experts in their fields, women can't seem to shake the sense that it is only a matter of time until they are found out for who they really are- impostors with limited skills or abilities.” - <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16071764-lean-in">https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16071764-lean-in </a> </li></ul>SPONSORS: Forwardly, Relay, Client Hub Join Our LinkedIn Page!<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-counts-podcast">https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-counts-podcast</a> Subscribe on YouTube<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SheCountsPodcast">https://www.youtube.com/@SheCountsPodcast</a> Follow She Counts on IG<a href="https://www.instagram.com/shecounts.show/">https://www.instagram.com/shecounts.show/</a> Connect with Nancy<a href="https://www.thedancingaccountant.com/">https://www.thedancingaccountant.com/</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-mcclelland-cpa">https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-mcclelland-cpa</a> Connect with Questian<a href="https://www.reqoncilefinancials.com/">https://www.reqoncilefinancials.com/</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/questian-telka-ea-78383666">https://www.linkedin.com/in/questian-telka-ea-78383666</a> Earn CPE for Listening to This Podcast<a href="https://www.earmark.app/">https://www.earmark.app/</a> This podcast is a production of <a href="http://earmark.me/">Earmark Media</a>

When nearly everyone in the room raises their hand to admit they experience imposter syndrome… it's time to stop calling it a “syndrome”. Questian and Nancy explore why this near-universal feeling shows up differently for high-achieving women in accounting—who, for various reasons, often push through it more slowly than men—examining the systemic and social roots that reinforce it. They share personal stories of feeling unqualified despite clear evidence to the contrary, and offer practical frameworks for recognizing, reframing, and finding relief from these persistent self-limiting beliefs. Sponsors Forwardly - https://www.forwardly.com/shecounts Relay- https://relayfi.com/shecounts Client Hub - https://www.clienthub.app/lp/shecounts (00:00) - Introduction and Episode Overview (01:06) - Personal Stories and Experiences with Imposter Syndrome (03:37) - Defining and Debunking Imposter Syndrome (11:44) - Strategies to Overcome Imposter Syndrome (22:35) - The Broader Impact and Social Context (26:03) - Understanding Extroverts and Introverts (26:25) - Overperforming to Prove Yourself (28:26) - The Realization of Knowledge Gaps (29:59) - Roots of Imposter Syndrome (30:31) - Gender Expectations and Workplace Dynamics (31:52) - Personal Stories of Imposter Syndrome (34:34) - The Impact of Social and Structural Norms (36:35) - Self-Limiting Beliefs and Career Impact (39:01) - Intersectionality and Imposter Syndrome (44:20) - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome (47:34) - Recognize, Reframe, and Relief (50:17) - Tracking Success and Setting Metrics (53:20) - Coping Mechanisms and Final Thoughts ResourcesPsychology Today - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/imposter-syndromeDr. Valerie Young - https://impostorsyndrome.com/impostor-story/Tara Mohr “Playing Big” - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25310678-playing-bigJennifer Dymond - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenndymond/Theatre of Public Speaking - https://publicspeaking.mistymegia.com/?ref=857055Scaling New Heights - https://www.woodard.com/scaling-new-heights-2026Bridging the Gap - https://www.btgconference.com/Sheryl Sandberg - “... many people, but especially women, feel fraudulent when they are praised for their accomplishments. Instead of feeling worthy of recognition, they feel undeserving and guilty, as if a mistake has been made. Despite being high achievers, even experts in their fields, women can't seem to shake the sense that it is only a matter of time until they are found out for who they really are- impostors with limited skills or abilities.” - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16071764-lean-in SPONSORS: Forwardly, Relay, Client Hub Join Our LinkedIn Page! https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-counts-podcast Subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@SheCountsPodcast Follow She Counts on IG https://www.instagram.com/shecounts.show/ Connect with Nancy https://www.thedancingaccountant.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-mcclelland-cpa Connect with Questian https://www.reqoncilefinancials.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/questian-telka-ea-78383666 Earn CPE for Listening to This Podcast https://www.earmark.app/ This podcast is a production of Earmark Media

When nearly everyone in the room raises their hand to admit they experience imposter syndrome… it's time to stop calling it a “syndrome”. Questian and Nancy explore why this near-universal feeling shows up differently for high-achieving women in accounting—who, for various reasons, often push through it more slowly than men—examining the systemic and social roots that reinforce it. They share personal stories of feeling unqualified despite clear evidence to the contrary, and offer practical frameworks for recognizing, reframing, and finding relief from these persistent self-limiting beliefs. Sponsors Forwardly - <a href="https://www.forwardly.com/shecounts" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.forwardly.com/shecounts</a> Relay- <a href="https://relayfi.com/shecounts" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://relayfi.com/shecounts</a> Client Hub - <a href="https://www.clienthub.app/lp/shecounts" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.clienthub.app/lp/shecounts</a> <ul><li>(00:00) - Introduction and Episode Overview</li>
<li>(01:06) - Personal Stories and Experiences with Imposter Syndrome</li>
<li>(03:37) - Defining and Debunking Imposter Syndrome</li>
<li>(11:44) - Strategies to Overcome Imposter Syndrome</li>
<li>(22:35) - The Broader Impact and Social Context</li>
<li>(26:03) - Understanding Extroverts and Introverts</li>
<li>(26:25) - Overperforming to Prove Yourself</li>
<li>(28:26) - The Realization of Knowledge Gaps</li>
<li>(29:59) - Roots of Imposter Syndrome</li>
<li>(30:31) - Gender Expectations and Workplace Dynamics</li>
<li>(31:52) - Personal Stories of Imposter Syndrome</li>
<li>(34:34) - The Impact of Social and Structural Norms</li>
<li>(36:35) - Self-Limiting Beliefs and Career Impact</li>
<li>(39:01) - Intersectionality and Imposter Syndrome</li>
<li>(44:20) - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome</li>
<li>(47:34) - Recognize, Reframe, and Relief</li>
<li>(50:17) - Tracking Success and Setting Metrics</li>
<li>(53:20) - Coping Mechanisms and Final Thoughts</li>
</ul> Resources<ul><li>Psychology Today - <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/imposter-syndrome" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/imposter-syndrome</a></li><li>Dr. Valerie Young - <a href="https://impostorsyndrome.com/impostor-story/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://impostorsyndrome.com/impostor-story/</a></li><li>Tara Mohr “Playing Big” - <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25310678-playing-big" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25310678-playing-big</a></li><li>Jennifer Dymond - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenndymond/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenndymond/</a></li><li>Theatre of Public Speaking - <a href="https://publicspeaking.mistymegia.com/?ref=857055" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://publicspeaking.mistymegia.com/?ref=857055</a></li><li>Scaling New Heights - <a href="https://www.woodard.com/scaling-new-heights-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.woodard.com/scaling-new-heights-2026</a></li><li>Bridging the Gap - <a href="https://www.btgconference.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.btgconference.com/</a></li><li>Sheryl Sandberg - “... many people, but especially women, feel fraudulent when they are praised for their accomplishments. Instead of feeling worthy of recognition, they feel undeserving and guilty, as if a mistake has been made. Despite being high achievers, even experts in their fields, women can't seem to shake the sense that it is only a matter of time until they are found out for who they really are- impostors with limited skills or abilities.” - <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16071764-lean-in" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16071764-lean-in </a> </li></ul>SPONSORS: Forwardly, Relay, Client Hub Join Our LinkedIn Page!<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-counts-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-counts-podcast</a> Subscribe on YouTube<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SheCountsPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/@SheCountsPodcast</a> Follow She Counts on IG<a href="https://www.instagram.com/shecounts.show/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/shecounts.show/</a> Connect with Nancy<a href="https://www.thedancingaccountant.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.thedancingaccountant.com/</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-mcclelland-cpa" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-mcclelland-cpa</a> Connect with Questian<a href="https://www.reqoncilefinancials.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.reqoncilefinancials.com/</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/questian-telka-ea-78383666" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/questian-telka-ea-78383666</a> Earn CPE for Listening to This Podcast<a href="https://www.earmark.app/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.earmark.app/</a> This podcast is a production of <a href="http://earmark.me/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Earmark Media</a>

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She Counts brings together respected educators Nancy McClelland, CPA, and Questian Telka, EA, for candid conversations about what it’s really like to be a woman in accounting. Whether you’re in corporate, at a firm, or running your own show, this podcast offers a space to feel seen, heard, and understood. From taboo topics to everyday challenges, She Counts is more than a podcast—it’s a community where women in accounting, tax, and bookkeeping can come together and get real.

She Counts&nbsp;brings together respected educators Nancy McClelland, CPA, and Questian Telka, EA, for candid conversations about what it’s really like to be a woman in accounting. Whether you’re in corporate, at a firm, or running your own show, this podcast offers a space to feel seen, heard, and understood. From taboo topics to everyday challenges, She Counts&nbsp;is more than a podcast—it’s a community where women in accounting, tax, and bookkeeping can come together and get real.

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