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She Counts

She Counts

Von: Questian Telka EA & Nancy McClelland CPA
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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.© 2026 Questian Telka, EA & Nancy McClelland, CPA Erfolg im Beruf Ökonomie
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  • When There’s No App for What You Need: Building the Tool You Wish You Had

    When There’s No App for What You Need: Building the Tool You Wish You Had
    Feb 11 2026

    Judie McCarthy's team was spending a third of their time chasing down information—then one of her biggest clients called in tears, completely overwhelmed by the constant requests. Judie joins Questian and Nancy to share why that moment launched her from bookkeeper to tech founder. She talks through juggling two full-time jobs for years, selling her 25-year practice to the lowest bidder (and why that was the right call), and why the fear of regret turned out to be stronger than every other fear she had about building something new.

    Sponsors
    Forwardly - https://www.forwardly.com/shecounts
    Relay- https://relayfi.com/shecounts
    Client Hub - https://www.clienthub.app/lp/shecounts


    • (00:00) - Welcome to She Counts
    • (02:13) - The Birth of Client Hub
    • (09:38) - Transitioning from Practice to Tech
    • (16:24) - Selling the Practice
    • (23:38) - Building and Vetting a Software Idea
    • (35:27) - The Importance of Listening in Leadership
    • (36:59) - Building Client-Centric Tech Products
    • (39:46) - Keeping It Simple: Focus on Core Features
    • (42:47) - Challenges and Triumphs of Women in Tech
    • (55:01) - The Power of Partnerships and Community
    • (01:02:02) - Advice for Aspiring Female Founders

    Resources


    • Judie McCarthy on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/judiemccarthy/
    • Client Hub + She Counts - https://www.clienthub.app/lp/shecounts
    • Client Hub on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/client-hub-inc/
    • Laura Redmond on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraredmond/
    • Dolly Parton quote - https://x.com/DollyParton/status/1182038149087846402
    • Studies on the topic of gender differences when selling a business:
      • Research shows a higher share of female directors is associated with fewer acquisition bids and lower bid premiums (suggesting more conservative deal-making) - https://www.aeaweb.org/conference/2012/retrieve.php
      • Research shows that greater female representation correlates with smaller relative transaction sizes in M&A - https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/full/10.1142/S2282717X25500033
    • Why do female entrepreneurs decide to exit their ventures? - https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2%3A1573378/FULLTEXT01.pdf

    SPONSORS: [Forwardly, Relay, Client Hub]


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    https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-counts-podcast


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    https://www.youtube.com/@SheCountsPodcast


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    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

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    This podcast is a production of Earmark Media
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  •  Unmuted: Turning Down the Self-Doubt, Turning Up the Volume

     Unmuted: Turning Down the Self-Doubt, Turning Up the Volume
    Jan 28 2026
    Questian and Nancy sit down with Misty Megia of the Theatre of Public Speaking to explore why women so often stay muted—in meetings, on stages, and in their own heads. They unpack the roots of negative self-talk, why we're so much harsher on ourselves than we'd ever be with a friend, and how to bridge the gap between knowing something logically and feeling it emotionally. Misty shares specific techniques for moving past self-doubt and making self-promotion feel authentic instead of performative.SponsorsForwardly - https://www.forwardly.com/shecountsRelay- https://relayfi.com/shecountsClient Hub - https://www.clienthub.app/lp/shecounts(00:00) - Welcome to She Counts (02:12) - Misty's Inspirational Story (05:42) - The Concept of Unmuting (12:31) - Overcoming Self-Doubt and Negative Self-Talk (16:40) - Practical Tips for Building Confidence (32:25) - Reflecting on Childhood and Self-Doubt (34:27) - Navigating the Challenges of Self-Promotion (41:20) - The Importance of Community and Support (47:00) - Learning from Men: Authentic Self-Promotion (53:25) - Upcoming Programs and OpportunitiesResourcesMisty Schachtell Megia on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/misty-schachtell-3a634a2/Theatre of Public Speaking Spring 2026 Cohort - https://publicspeaking.mistymegia.com/bundles/tops-spring26?ref=857055Theatre of Public Speaking Spring 2026 Cohort VIP - https://publicspeaking.mistymegia.com/bundles/spring26-vip?ref=857055Theatre of Public Speaking on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/theatreofpublicspeaking/Theatre of Public Speaking on IG - https://www.instagram.com/theatreofpublicspeaking/Dr. Tara Swart, “The Source” - https://www.taraswart.com/the-source/Dr. Tara Swart videos - https://www.taraswart.com/videos/List of common cognitive distortions - https://mentalhealthcenterkids.com/products/common-cognitive-distortions-pdfNegative self-talk meme - https://kbravo.substack.com/p/cartoon-autopsy-negative-self-talkKate Johnson, “How Accountants Can Grow On Video” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFWwclJHcjEChair Whimsy Upholstery Courses - https://chairwhimsy.com/courses/The Blissful Life Podcast - ToPS Series - https://youtu.be/uM5voT6Fhks?si=-R3zNWReZNmR8LT6Studies Cited:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10963437/https://arxiv.org/abs/1711.10985https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3652533/https://www.aeaweb.org/conference/2025/program/paper/4diYF3ZQhttps://labs.psych.ucsb.edu/sherman/david/sites/labs.psych.ucsb.edu.sherman.david/files/pubs/sherman.lokande.muller.cohen_.2021.sa_.pdfSPONSORS: [Forwardly, Relay, Client Hub] Join Our LinkedIn Page!https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-counts-podcastSubscribe on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@SheCountsPodcastFollow She Counts on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/shecounts.show/Connect with Nancyhttps://www.thedancingaccountant.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-mcclelland-cpaConnect with Questianhttps://www.reqoncilefinancials.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/questian-telka-ea-78383666Earn CPE for Listening to This Podcasthttps://www.earmark.app/This podcast is a production of Earmark Media
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  • LIVE from Women Who Count, Part Two

    LIVE from Women Who Count, Part Two
    Jan 14 2026
    Recorded live at AFWA’s Women Who Count Conference, Questian and Nancy are joined by employment attorney Kami Hoskins and HR leader Julie Thiel for an unflinching conversation about sexual harassment in accounting. From boundary-crossing “jokes” and unwanted physical contact to explicit quid pro quo threats, this panel breaks down how harassment actually shows up at work… and why it’s so often minimized, misread, or missed entirely in the moment. They pull back the curtain on what really happens when HR gets involved, why silence is often mistaken for professionalism, and how power dynamics shape who is believed and who is protected. This is Part Two of a two-part live recording examining how workplace culture enables harm—and what it takes to change it.SponsorsForwardly - https://www.forwardly.com/shecountsRelay- https://relayfi.com/shecountsClient Hub - https://www.clienthub.app/lp/shecounts(00:00) - Introduction and Overview(01:32) - Addressing Harassment Beyond the Workplace(02:32) - Handling Client Harassment(03:39) - Building HR Resources for Small Firms(04:26) - The Role of Supervisors in Reporting(06:04) - Legal Recourse and External Resources(08:37) - Strategies for Employees to Resist Harassment(21:35) - Creating a Culture of Accountability and Respect(30:20) - Using Data to Assess Organizational Culture(31:31) - Audience Q&A Begins(33:42) - The Importance of Tone from the Top(36:27) - Handling Sensitive Situations in Volunteer Organizations(39:34) - Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace(49:53) - Rapid Fire Q&A(53:09) - Conclusion and Final ThoughtsResourcesSlide Deck - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1EVkM2HbslFIqWXhDHWxkgYpmtk_0ZG0lJ9yE-DgdNdw/Live Audience’s Mentimeter Word Cloud - https://photos.app.goo.gl/jh2d42QmRRZwKL9R7AFWA Women Who Count Conference - https://www.afwa.org/women-who-count/Kami Hoskins - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kami-hoskins-132aaa2a/ - creates and implements effective solutions for employers navigating complex labor and employment law issues, providing meticulous defense in state and federal courts as well as before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, National Labor Relations Board, and the Arizona Attorney General’s Office.She advises employers on employment policies and handbooks, performance management, accommodations, reductions in force, and workplace investigations. She negotiates and drafts employment-related agreements, including non-competition, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements. She also has extensive experience leading employment practices trainings for attorneys, HR professionals, and managers.In addition to her labor and employment practice, Kami advises businesses on sustainability and ESG strategies, including sustainability disclosures under relevant regulatory frameworks, greenhouse gas goal setting, DEI programs, and social impact programs. With a strong capacity for high-stakes, people-centered work and a decisive, detail-oriented approach to problem-solving, Kami’s dynamic practice also includes commercial litigation and business reorganization matters.Kami has been a volunteer with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley since 2012 and a member of the Executive Committee since 2019. On Saturday mornings, you can find Kami volunteering with the Arizona Humane Society.Julie Thiel - https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliemthiel/ - helps professional services firms transform high-turnover environments into talent magnets. With 30+ years in HR leadership, Julie implements her proven, practical retention framework to reduce costly turnover in accounting, engineering, and IT organizations. She combines expertise in emotional intelligence and retention strategy to deliver practical solutions that leaders can implement immediately. Julie has presented at APWA Minnesota, Dakota County Chamber of Commerce, School Nutrition Association, and the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Business. Her audiences praise her relatable style and actionable insights that transform retention challenges into strategic advantages.Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - https://www.eeoc.gov/data/sexual-harassment-our-nations-workplacesWomen in the Workplace 2024 - https://leanin.org/women-in-the-workplaceSPONSORS: [Forwardly, Relay, Client Hub] Join Our LinkedIn Page!https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-counts-podcastSubscribe on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@SheCountsPodcastFollow She Counts on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/shecounts.show/Connect with Nancyhttps://www.thedancingaccountant.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-mcclelland-cpaConnect with Questianhttps://www.reqoncilefinancials.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/questian-telka-ea-78383666Earn CPE for Listening to This Podcasthttps://www.earmark.app/This podcast is a production of Earmark Media
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    56 Min.
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