In this final episode of The CPA MOMS Podcast, founder Mayumi Young steps to the microphone to say thank you. After nearly 400 episodes and almost 19 years of building a community for women in accounting, she reflects on what CPA MOMS became, what it meant to the women it served, and what comes next for both the community and for her. This may be the most exciting chapter yet in CPA MOMS history. Join us! To follow Mayumi's personal journey going forward, visit https://mayumiyoung.com. Enjoyed this episode? Join a network of like-minded women at http://cpamoms.com/start.
Jun 7
12 min
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Have you ever made a plan, felt great about it, and then just… didn't follow through? Not because you didn't care, but because something quietly broke down along the way. In this episode, Nicole digs into the most overlooked piece of productivity: integrity. Not the moral kind, but the structural kind — the alignment between what you say you'll do and what you actually do. She shares why most productivity problems aren't really about time, they're about a lack of workability, and what starts to happen when you stop honoring your word to yourself. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like your systems just aren't sticking, this one is for you. Enjoyed this episode? Join a network of like-minded women at http://cpamoms.com/start and get the support you need to build the practice you want.
May 24
14 min
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You're not lazy, unmotivated, or disorganized. If your to-do list keeps growing no matter how hard you work, the problem isn't you, it's your system. In this episode, Nicole breaks down her layered planning framework, from a 5-year vision all the way down to daily execution, and explains why most planning fails before it even starts. You'll learn how to stop carrying everything in your head, start making better decisions about what actually gets your attention, and finally end your days feeling like you made real progress. Enjoyed this episode? Join a network of like-minded women at http://cpamoms.com/start and get the support you need to build the practice you want.
May 10
26 min
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Have you ever felt like no matter how many lists you make or how organized you get, you still can't catch up? The problem might not be your discipline or your planner. It might be that the productivity system you've been handed just wasn't built for your life. In this episode, Nicole introduces the concept of rhythm as a more realistic and sustainable alternative to the myth of work-life balance. She breaks down the three layers of rhythm (daily, weekly, and seasonal) and walks through three practical steps to start designing a rhythm that actually fits your life. If you've been feeling like you're failing, this episode will gently challenge that story and give you a new place to start. Enjoyed this episode? Join a network of like-minded women at http://cpamoms.com/start and get the support you need to build the practice you want.
Apr 19
23 min
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Productivity doesn't mean working more hours or grinding yourself into exhaustion. In this week's episode, Nicole Kehl, CPA, challenges the deeply ingrained hustle culture of the accounting industry and offers a fresh framework for what productivity can actually look like. She shares a personal story from the early days of building her firm as a stay-at-home mom, when staying up late to work left her nodding off at her desk and missing precious mornings with her kids. That wake-up call led her to discover a better way. This episode kicks off a multi-part productivity series built around three key components: rhythm, planning systems (what Nicole calls "existence systems"), and integrity. If you're tired of the to-do list that never gets shorter, this series was made for you. Enjoyed this episode? Join a network of like-minded women at http://cpamoms.com/start and get the support you need to build the practice you want.
Apr 5
16 min
Video
This week, we're bringing back a powerful conversation with Nikki Bushaw, a CPA, entrepreneur, and mom who built her firm on her own terms. In this episode, she shares the real, unfiltered lessons she's learned about confidence, navigating entrepreneurship, and redefining success beyond just numbers. From overcoming imposter syndrome to managing people and prioritizing relationships, Nikki's journey is both relatable and inspiring. If you've ever questioned whether you can build a business that truly fits your life, this conversation is for you. Enjoyed this episode? Join a network of like-minded women at http://cpamoms.com/start and get the support you need to build the practice you want.
Mar 22
33 min
Video
Employee onboarding can make or break your firm, and many firm owners learn that lesson the hard way. In this episode, Nicole shares what she has learned through trial and error about building an onboarding process that actually works. She explains how clear workflows, training videos, and a structured 30-60-90 day plan can transform a new hire's experience, increase productivity faster, and strengthen your firm's culture. If you want employees who feel confident, supported, and ready to contribute, this episode walks through the practical steps to make that happen. Enjoyed this episode? Join a network of like-minded women at http://cpamoms.com/start and get the support you need to build the practice you want.
Mar 8
28 min
Video
This week, we're revisiting one of our most powerful and thought-provoking conversations: a deep dive into what leadership really means for women in accounting and how to build a firm that truly works for you. We're bringing this episode back because its message is just as relevant today. If you've ever struggled with people-pleasing, guilt, fear of making the wrong decision, or wondering whether you are "too emotional" to lead, this conversation will completely reframe what strong leadership looks like. You'll hear why leadership is not the same as management, how balancing empathy and decisiveness changes everything, and how to retrain your brain so you can lead with clarity and confidence. Enjoyed this episode? Join a network of like-minded women at http://cpamoms.com/start and get the support you need to build the practice you want.
Feb 22
54 min
Video
In this episode, Nicole sits down with Rachel Martin from Finding Joy to talk about what it really means to cultivate joy in the middle of real life. Rachel shares how Finding Joy began, why joy is not something we earn once everything is done, and how happiness and joy can actually work together. You will hear practical ways to find joy in ordinary, repetitive days, plus simple tools to give yourself grace when you are in a hard season. This conversation is a reminder that one small choice a day can shift your heart and your life over time. To learn more about Rachel and her work, visit https://findingjoy.net or follow her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/findingjoyblog. Enjoyed this episode? Join a network of like-minded women at http://cpamoms.com/start and get the support you need to build the practice you want.
Feb 15
29 min
Video
*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:896785a7-0cf2-46fe-aa3a-2723cbf124fd-8" data-testid= "conversation-turn-8" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> This week, we're revisiting one of our most resonant and requested episodes: a powerful conversation between CPA MOMS founder Mayumi Young and Brand Ambassador Nicole Kale about what work-life harmony really looks like and why the old idea of "balance" just doesn't work. We're bringing this episode back because its message is more relevant than ever. If you've been feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, or like you're falling short in every area, this is the reframe you didn't know you needed. You'll hear how harmony can replace guilt, how to ride life's waves instead of fighting them, and how to redefine success on your own terms. Enjoyed this episode? Join a network of like-minded women at http://cpamoms.com/start and get the support you need to build the practice you want.
Feb 8
56 min
Video
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