Do It Anyway

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She Counts

Questian Telka, EA & Nancy McClelland, CPA

14 episodes

1 day ago

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.

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Do It Anyway

She Counts

1 hour 6 minutes

4 months ago

Do It Anyway

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 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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