By Serena Shoup, CPA
The Ambitious Bookkeeper podcast is for bookkeepers & accountants who are growing or aspiring to start their own business. Our mission is to elevate the bookkeeping profession by providing supp
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In this interview episode, I’m hanging out with marketing whiz Madelyn Furlong. We’re diving into how to turn your clients into mega-fans that'll rave about your business. From personal touches to killer marketing strategies, we've got you covered.
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Meet Madelyn
Having a standout marketing strategy doesn’t mean you have to share a new post every day that end in -y!
That’s where Madelyn Furlong comes in. She helps small businesses create ShowIt websites and engaging social media content so they can turn their leads into sales.
Madelyn uses her knowledge and experiences to help clients transform their customers into cheerleaders and take their business to the next level. By helping them create a standout website and social media, they can show up online with confidence.
Madelyn works as a small business marketing strategist in small-town Wetumpka, Alabama where she enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with family.
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📱 IG: @madelynvictoriaco
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In this solo episode, I’m diving into the world of Threads. Is it the next best thing for bookkeepers or just another time-sink? Let's figure it out together.
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In this interview episode, I chat with money guru Kara Perez about merging sustainable living with smart financial practices. If you've ever been curious how to save some green while going green, you'll love this one!
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Meet Kara
Kara Perez is the founder of Bravely Go, a sustainability focused financial education company. Bravely focuses on bringing actionable, intersectional and accessible financial education to people who never learned the language of money. She is the author of the book, Green Money. Kara has been featured in the New York Times, Good Morning America Forbes, NPR, Glamour, ABC Nightline News, and US News and World Report as a financial expert. Additionally, for 2 years Kara co hosted the award winning podcast The Fairer Cents, which has been named the top money podcast for women by Forbes and The Balance.
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🌐 Website: bravelygo.co
📱 IG: @webravelygo
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In this interview episode, we've got Nicole Ayub, the fabulous Wall Street Girl Next Door, sharing her insights on money stories, emotional hang-ups, and shaking off that pesky shame around finances. Get ready to dive deep and rethink your money mindset!
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Meet Wall Street Girl Next Door
Nicole’s passion is to help people have a healthy relationship with their money. She currently works on Wall Street and she’s been in the finance industry for over a decade and she has seen how we do not give people the support and resources they need to have a healthy relationship with their money. She created her brand so people can have a safe space to heal their relationship with money and talk about their struggles and overcoming them.
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📱 IG: @wallstreetgirlnextdoor
🎙️ The Money Diaries Podcast
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In this interview episode I chat with Corree Roofener about how defining your personal and business values can transform your life. From nature walks & spiritual growth to aligning ethics to enhance your business, we're diving deep into what truly matters!
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Meet Corree
As a Mother, Nana, Female Entrepreneur, Financial Coach and Passionate advocate for the Foster/Adopt community, Corree Roofener has devoted her life to empowering individuals to live authentically, boldly and intentionally.
Driven by a passion to help others break free from the shackles of fear and judgment and recognizing the interconnectedness of mind, body and spirit, Corree excels and guiding others to begin to gain clarity about their stories with money one of our five foundational pillars. Her approach encompasses mental, emotional and physical well-being. Through personalized coaching, transformative workshops and inspiring speaking engagements, she equips her clients with tools to align their actions with their aspirations.
“If you want something you've never had, You must be willing to do something you've never done.” ― Thomas Jefferson
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📱 IG: @correeroofenercoach
🎙️ Courage Coalition Podcast
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In this interview episode, we dive into the world of bookkeeping with a twist—neurodiversity. Join me as I chat with Aneisha Velazquez from Yellow Sky Bookkeeping. She’s sharing her unique journey with autism and ADHD while offering tips on building better systems and communication. Grab a cup of coffee, and let’s get into it!
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Meet Aneisha
Aneisha is the owner and founder of Yellow Sky Bookkeeping. They specialize in cleaning up messy books for service providers so they can finally file taxes without losing all their free time. She’s also neurodivergent. As an adult, she was diagnosed as Autistic with a side of ADHD.
When she’s not working in spreadsheets, she likes to read, learn about random topics, and take walks with her husband.
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💼 LinkedIn: @aneisha-v
📹 YouTube: @yellowskybookkeeping
📱 Threads: @yellowskybookkeeping
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In this interview episode, we're continuing our neurodivergent series and diving into the inspiring journey of Amy Burgess, a fellow neurodivergent and brilliant bookkeeper. If you're curious about building a business that truly reflects who you are and want some killer insights into making it happen, you don't wanna miss this one.
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Meet Amy
Amy is a neurodivergent bookkeeper and the founder of Jointly Balanced. Her boutique firm offers financial management services to socially conscious small business owners. Her passion is making finances more accessible, inclusive, and tailored to meet diverse needs.
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📱IG: @jointlybalanced
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This is the first of a series we will be having on the podcast, all around neurodivergent businesses & bookkeepers. You can find these episodes by searching [ND] in brackets on our blog.
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Meet Megs
As a professional organizer with ADHD, Megs understands the unique challenges and untapped brilliance of the ADHD brain. She's passionate about helping others with ADHD cultivate organized spaces that foster peace and ignite creativity. Beyond physical and digital organization, Megs is an ADHD coach and does digital decluttering sessions via zoom for clients with a focus on the power of self-belief – a core principle for thriving with ADHD.
Megs is also a speaker, sharing her message of how ADHD can be a superpower when understood and embraced. When not organizing, you can find her with her two daughters, beloved pets, and supportive husband. She finds joy in yoga, singing, and coloring, reflecting her ongoing commitment to personal growth.
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📱 @organizing.an.adhd.brain on instagram and tiktok
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In this interview episode, I’m chatting with Katy Murray, the brains behind the Gingerbiz Podcast. She’s a powerhouse who's done it all—from professional photography to managing HR for a big company, and even launching her own business, Katie & Co. We first connected through Threads, and it turns out we have a lot to chat about when it comes to finding success without burning out.
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Katy Murray is a business owner, entrepreneur, Executive of Human Resources at a Private organization, mother, and wife. Receiving multiple awards and recognition for her Photography Talent, Katy's images have been featured in over 30 publications. Now, Co-Founder of 'Katy and Co, VA', Katy helps other businesses grow and meet their success. Katy has been a guest speaker at multiple Universities, on high-ranking Podcasts, and is the Host of her own Ginger Biz. On her podcast she shares all the tips and tricks to be successful in business, while also working full time, loving on her sweet family, and practicing self-care to maintain sanity. Katy is a fun-loving business guru who wants to share her passions with the world.
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In this interview episode, I’m catching up with Sharon Hefetz, who has an incredible story to share about her journey with multiple myeloma. She opens up about how she turned to self-care, mindfulness, and intentional living to navigate her diagnosis and achieve remission. Plus, we've got a special giveaway for you, so check out the show notes for all the details!
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As a dedicated mother, entrepreneur, author, and Mindset Coach with over a decade of experience, Sharon empowers women and busy mothers to reconnect with their authentic selves.
In August of 2023, she was diagnosed with ultra high-risk Multiple Myeloma. This diagnosis underscored the immense value of the principles she’d been teaching. Every lesson on resilience, inner strength, and positive thinking prepared her for this personal battle. She realized the profound importance of self-love and how absent it was in her life. Genuine self-love transformed her approach to this challenge, emphasizing the need to truly listen to and act upon your intuition.
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🔗 Linktree: linktr.ee/sharonhefetzcoach
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