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She CountsSecond Season Kickoff Celebration, Recorded Live at Bridging the GapNancy and Questian record live from the Bridging the Gap conference, with audience Q&A moderated by Erin Pohan. They share raw, unfiltered answers about jealousy between friends, the shame of being called "too much," body image struggles across the spectrum, and why imposter syndrome might not be a syndrome at all. From tears to belly laughs, this celebration of Season Two proves that putting yourself out there publicly is messy, terrifying, and absolutely worth it.SponsorsForwardly - https://www.forwardly.com/shecountsClient Hub - https://www.clienthub...
2025-10-221h 09
She CountsDesigned Without UsTwyla Verhelst joins Nancy and Questian to explore why women accountants are slower to adopt AI and why that matters more than you might think. From biological risk aversion to the "cheating" stigma, Twyla unpacks the unique barriers women face with technology while revealing how every prompt we enter (or don't enter) is actively training these tools. If we don't take our seats at the AI table now, we're allowing these transformative technologies to be designed without our input, our communication style, and our needs in mind.SponsorsForwardly - https://www.forwardly.com...
2025-10-081h 12
MyCOREConversation No. 036 w/ Erin Pohan | From Imposter Syndrome to Industry Leader...... Why Owning Your Story Is the First Step to Leading FearlesslyConfidence isn’t inherited—it’s built through choice, community, and showing up anyway.In Conversation No. 036, I sit down with Erin Pohan to unpack her journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming a bold, authentic leader in the accounting world. Erin opens up about battling imposter syndrome, carving her own lane, and creating real impact through events like Wave Seattle.We talk about the pressure to conform, the freedom that comes with self-a...
2025-10-061h 16
She CountsAmplifying Women Who Count: The Wave of Women’s Conferences Shaping AccountingNancy and Questian sit down with three powerhouse conference organizers who are reshaping the accounting event landscape: Sharrin Fuller (AFWA Women Who Count), Erin Pohan (WAVE Conference), and Madeline Reeves (Advisory Amplified tour). These women discuss pricing psychology shaped by wage gaps, navigating traditional gender roles as primary breadwinners, and why smaller, women-led conferences create space for vulnerability and real connection that larger industry events often miss. The conversation explores everything from the loneliness of firm ownership to getting a seat at the table without being labeled "emotional," and highlights three of the most important educational opportunities of the...
2025-09-241h 00
Protea ConversationsEpisode 41 - Erin Pohan - Building a Modern Accounting BusinessMeet Erin! In this episode of Protea Conversations, Zane interviews Erin Pohan, founder of Upkeeping, who shares her unique journey from customer service to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the accounting industry. They discuss the importance of intentional growth, the challenges of pursuing a CPA, and the significance of creating relevant educational content. Erin also talks about her experiences in public accounting, the launch of her own bookkeeping firm, and the community-building efforts through the Wave Seattle conference. The conversation emphasizes the value of connections, mindset, and the entrepreneurial spirit in the accounting...
2025-08-0649 min
The Courage CoalitionLove Does. And So Does Courage. with guest Erin PohanWhen Erin Pohan and I sat down for this episode of The Courage Coalition, I knew we were going to talk about accounting but what we actually talked about was so much more than that. Erin isn’t just an accountant. She’s a creator of community, a champion of women doing things differently in an industry that hasn’t always made space for “different.” From her early days balancing registers in a Walmart office to launching her own firm and eventually creating the WAVE Conference, Erin’s story is one of listening to her own inner voice even when the wor...
2025-07-1443 min
The Ambitious Bookkeeper PodcastBONUS | Ambitious Wave Queen Show - Live at WAVE Seattle with Erin Pohan & Alyssa LangSend us a textThis bonus episode features the live recording from Wave Seattle, where I joined forces with Alyssa Lang (the Workflow Queen) and event host Erin Pohan for an authentic conversation about business, friendship, and finding your people in the accounting industry. We shared our "biz bestie" origin story, talked about navigating personal setbacks as business leaders, and answered real questions from the audience about everything from hiring to burnout.In this episode you’ll hear:How a mistakenly booked hotel room with one king bed instead of two queens le...
2025-07-0745 min
She CountsHow to Make Business Happen When Life HappensWhat do you do when your world falls apart—but the deadlines don’t stop?In this deeply personal episode, we’re getting real about the moments that nearly broke us. Nancy shares what it was like to run a firm while surviving months without being able to sit or lie down due to seizures. Questian opens up about her son’s sudden hospitalization and the toll it took on her body, business, and spirit.We talk about the pressure women in accounting feel to keep it together, to "suck it up," even in the middle o...
2025-06-041h 02
The Culture Matters PodcastSeason 70, Episode 836: Guest: Erin Pohan: Accountable Accounting"If money is not thy servant, it will be thy master."Founder of Upkeeping and an all-star in the accounting world Erin Pohan is making her first appearance on the show today and we are going deep into the world of accounting with one of the best in the business. Erin and Jay are uncovering how the accounting landscape is changing through innovation and technology, the expenses that can rack up without your knowledge, and the importance of not only listening, but also hearing the words and adv...
2025-03-1753 minThe Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast182 ⎸ The #1 Event to Attend this Year with Erin PohanSend us a textIn this interview episode we've got the incredible Erin Pohan joining us to talk all about her journey in accounting, and to share some exciting news about WAVE, the must-attend event for women in accounting this year!In this episode you’ll hear:Erin’s incredible journey from having just one side client to now running her very own bookkeeping firmall the exciting details about the upcoming WAVE conference in Seattlestrategies for making lasting connections at eventsResources mentioned in this episode:My perf...
2025-01-1540 min
Conquering Workflows & Systems For Bookkeepers & Accountants | with Alyssa Lang (Workflow Queen)Creating Connections: The Must-Attend Event for Women in Accounting with Erin PohanAlyssa Lang interviews Erin Pohan, Founder of Upkeeping and WAVE - Seattle, on building supportive communities for women in accounting, finance, and entrepreneurship. Alyssa and Erin explore the transformative power of authenticity, organizing impactful industry events, and fostering long-term connections that challenge traditional norms!In this episode you’ll hear:What exciting live event is happening in Seattle, WA in May of 2025How networking and community building can take your business to the next levelWhy this accounting event for women will reshape connectionsAbout our guest:As Founder of Up...
2025-01-0736 min
The Coast PodcastMoney, Trademarks and Community with Erin Pohan of Upkeeping®Ep 87 - Money, Trademarks and Community with Erin Pohan of Upkeeping®Today we are chatting with Erin Pohan the founder of Upkeeping®! We discuss how Erin’s business trademark dispute with her former boss became a defining moment for her business, explore the unique challenges women face in the business world, and discuss the importance of networking, connection, and personal growth.As a woman in business it really can be like the wild west out here. Erin shares some candid stories of her own challenges and the invaluable lessons she's learned along the way. From faci...
2024-04-1843 min
Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business496: BOOKKEEPING for your small business w/ Erin PohanErin is the owner of Upkeeping, LLC (upkeeping.co). After 15 years in the public, private, non-profit, and educational accounting spheres, Erin has found her heart in helping small business owners. Erin supports entrepreneurs and already-established small business owners in achieving their dreams by helping them truly understand accounting. She holds an MS in Accounting from Liberty University and BS in Accounting from the University of Maryland.When she’s not trying to make accounting more “fun”, Erin loves running, joining last-minute Ragnar teams, playing the violin, and spending time with her family boating around their hometown of Seattl...
2022-10-0733 min
Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business496: BOOKKEEPING for your small business w/ Erin PohanErin is the owner of Upkeeping, LLC (upkeeping.co). After 15 years in the public, private, non-profit, and educational accounting spheres, Erin has found her heart in helping small business owners. Erin supports entrepreneurs and already-established small business owners in achieving their dreams by helping them truly understand accounting. She holds an MS in Accounting from Liberty University and BS in Accounting from the University of Maryland.When she’s not trying to make accounting more “fun”, Erin loves running, joining last-minute Ragnar teams, playing the violin, and spending time with her family boating around their hometown of Seattl...
2022-10-0733 min
The Coast PodcastErin Pohan, UpkeepingEpisode 24: Erin Pohan—Upkeeping.coAs we have learned several times over the past year, accounting and bookkeeping are NOT the same. Many of you probably already knew this. We did not. Erin Pohan, owner of upkeeping.co, is an accountant who owns a bookkeeping company. She takes us through her journey of becoming a business owner (hint: she was asked at an interview why she was applying for the job when she could just own her own company. Sometimes, hiring managers are THE...
2022-03-311h 03The Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast[BONUS] Bookkeeper SpotlightsSend us a textHey Ambitious Bookkeepers! Today we're dropping a special Bonus episode to help inspire you if you're new to the thought of starting your own business, or you've recently made the decision to. A couple times a year, we open The Bookkeeping Biz Workshops — a workshop series just for those who are wanting to start or who have recently started their businesses. After the workshops are over, I usually bring in a few bookkeepers who I've worked with either in the Workshops or In The Accelerator program I have and I interview them about th...
2022-02-2036 min