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Drummers ParadiseDrummers Paradise - EP#15 - Adam VetterDrummers Paradise - EP#15 | Featuring Adam Vetter Welcome to Episode 15 of Drummers Paradise, where we dive into the rhythm, soul, and stories behind some of the most talented drummers in the game. This week, we're proud to feature Adam Vetter — a passionate and skilled drummer who's made waves with bands like The EpiFats, MadCity, The Feels, RazorBath, and Red General. 🎤 In This Episode: Adam shares his journey into drumming and music Behind-the-scenes stories from playing with multiple bands Creative process, gear, and favorite techniques Exclusive music links from Adam’s projects 🔗 Follow Adam Vetter: 📸 Instagram: @vetterdrummer 🎥 YouTube Channel: @vettersvideos 🎶 Check Out Adam's Wo...
2025-08-3127 min
You Learn Something New Everyday with Chloe VetterZooming Out feat. Siena WoodWelcome, or welcome back, to You Learn Something New Everyday with Chloe Vetter. Today’s episode features a dear friend of Chloe‘s that has been interviewed on the podcast before. With today’s episode being more of a discussion, the two discuss the importance of zooming out and detaching from only one identity as there are many different parts of us. Society has made us feel as if we must know exactly who we are and it is not allowed to change, which is far from the truth! Follow Chloe on IG @chloe.vetter, follow Siena @hairbysiena . Link to podcas...
2023-01-2055 minYou Learn Something New Everyday with Chloe VetterIt’s Okay Change Your Mind feat. Dom Chin-JonesWelcome, or welcome back, to You Learn Something New Everyday with Chloe Vetter! Today’s episode consists of a special guest being interviewed by none other than Chloe herself. Tune in to hear about how Dom began his journey as a fitness professional and how what he’s learned on the job translates into real life. Follow Chloe on IG @chloe.vetter
2022-12-311h 06You Learn Something New Everyday with Chloe VetterCreative BlocksWelcome, or welcome back, to You Learn Something New Everyday with Chloe Vetter! Today Chloe addresses the reasons behind her lack of consistency in uploading, as well as her current state of mind. This can be a tough time of year for anyone, so know that if this includes you, you’re not alone! Stay tuned for this new, exciting phase of the podcast. Follow Chloe on IG @ chloe.vetter
2022-12-1828 minYou Learn Something New Everyday with Chloe VetterFearWelcome, or welcome back, to You Learn Something New Everyday with Chloe Vetter. Today’s episode is part 3 of the series Chloe’s doing on the book “Think Like A Monk” by one of her favorite podcasters Jay Shetty. You can subscribe to his podcast On Purpose on Spotify, Apple, etc.! Chapter 3 is on the topic of Fear: how to become aware of its role in your life, why it’s important to change your perception on it, and how to incorporate the positive attributes fear brings into our life. Follow Chloe on IG @chloe.vetter
2022-10-1430 min
Voices from The BenchChairside Artificial Intelligence with Dr. Austin VetterComes see Elvis and Barb at the Whip Mix Digital Forum October 28th and 29th in Louisville, Kentucky
Great show, fantastic speaks, unbelievable content, and a Halloween costume party!
Usually when a dentist starts making their own restorations, they are Cerec crowns. But with all the advances in milling, printing, and now Artificial Intelligence it's becoming easier for clinics to have a in-office lab. Dr. Austin Vetter from Vetter Dental in Fargo North Dakota sees a lot of potential in employing and training an assistant to do the duties of a dental technician. Being a fan...
2022-10-101h 00You Learn Something New Everyday with Chloe VetterNegativityWelcome, or welcome back, to You Learn Something New Everyday with Chloe Vetter. Today’s episode is part 2 of the series Chloe’s doing on the book “Think Like A Monk” by one of her favorite podcasters Jay Shetty. You can subscribe to his podcast On Purpose on Spotify, Apple, etc.! Chapter 2 is on the topic of Negativity: how it’s spread, why it’s important to be mindful of who you surround yourself with, and how to swap out the negativity for positivity in your life. Follow Chloe on IG @chloe.vetter
2022-10-0737 minYou Learn Something New Everyday with Chloe VetterIdentityWelcome, or welcome back, to You Learn Something New Everyday with Chloe Vetter! Today Chloe kicks off a new series on one of her favorite books “Think Like A Monk” by her all time favorite podcaster Jay Shetty. Todays episode covers chapter 1 “Identity”, where Shetty discusses the ways our minds can either enhance or diminish our identity to ourselves. You can either choose to let others define you or you can define yourself… don’t let others dictate your identify. Clear the clutter and look inwards. Follow Chloe on IG @ chloe.vetter
2022-09-2328 minYou Learn Something New Everyday with Chloe VetterYou Are Exactly Where You Are Supposed to BeWelcome, or welcome back, to You Learn Something New Everyday with Chloe Vetter. After sharing insight on her solo beach trip this past weekend, Chloe dives into the importance of meeting yourself where you are on your journey. Not everyday will be your best and that’s okay. We must recognize that our energetic states are not fixed and they never will be. We must learn to flow through the cycle of energy by honoring the lessons that can be learned from both the highs and the lows. We need the dark to recognize the light and vice versa. Be ki...
2022-08-2630 minYou Learn Something New Everyday with Chloe VetterRelationships with Yourself & Others feat. Milan Moreau (pt. 2 of 2)Welcome, or welcome back, to You Learn Something New Everyday with Chloe Vetter. Today Chloe is joined by her good friend and fellow coworker Milan! The two dive into all sorts of topics involved in friendships, relationships, self reflection, and a few fun stories! Follow Chloe on IG @chloe.vetter
2022-08-121h 18You Learn Something New Everyday with Chloe VetterRelationships with Yourself & Others feat. Milan Moreau (pt. 1 of 2)Welcome, or welcome back, to You Learn Something New Everyday with Chloe Vetter. Today Chloe is joined by her good friend and fellow coworker Milan! The two dive into all sorts of topics involved in friendships, relationships, self reflection, and a few fun stories. Stay tuned for part 2 of 2 next Friday! Follow Chloe on IG @chloe.vetter
2022-08-0447 minYou Learn Something New Everyday with Chloe VetterI’m BackWelcome, or welcome back, to You Learn Something New Everyday with Chloe Vetter! Chloe hasn’t uploaded in a few months and is back for more weekly content. Depression is a bitch but you are not alone. Tune in to hear where she’s been and what she’s been working on. Follow on IG @ chloe.vetter and subscribe to the podcast to support!
2022-07-0847 minYou Learn Something New Everyday with Chloe VetterHow to Take Back Your PowerWelcome, or welcome back, to You Learn Something New Everyday with Chloe Vetter! Todays episode consists of Chloe helping us realize how much power we allow external factors (people, places, things) to have over us. It’s time to take back your power! The first step is becoming aware. Tune in to expand your consciousness. Follow Chloe on IG @chloe.vetter
2022-05-1324 minYou Learn Something New Everyday with Chloe VetterHappiness & Chemicals In the BrainWelcome, or welcome back, to You Learn Something New Everyday with Chloe Vetter! Today we talk about four chemicals that we produce in our brains that can all help us live happier lives. Tune in to hear how dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphin production can be induced and what they are good for. Follow Chloe on Instagram @chloe.vetter
2022-05-0835 minYou Learn Something New Everyday with Chloe VetterLearning to Pivot feat. Jess Racz pt. 2Welcome, or welcome back, to You Learn Something New Everyday with Chloe Vetter! Chloe is joined today by a fellow podcaster and trainer whom specializes in performance training youth, high school, and collegiate athletes. Tune into this raw and unfiltered interview to learn more about what it means to run your own business, be the face of your own brand, and the struggles most don’t see that are very real behind the scenes. Follow Jess on Instagram @coachjrperformance , post this podcast to your story, and tag us! You can follow Chloe on Instagram @chloe.vetter
2022-04-2219 minYou Learn Something New Everyday with Chloe VetterLearning to Pivot feat. Jess Racz pt. 1Welcome, or welcome back, to You Learn Something New Everyday with Chloe Vetter! Chloe is joined today by a fellow podcaster and trainer whom specializes in performance training youth, high school, and collegiate athletes. Tune into this raw and unfiltered interview to learn more about what it means to run your own business, be the face of your own brand, and the struggles most don’t see that are very real behind the scenes. Follow Jess on Instagram @coachjrperformance , post this podcast to your story, and tag us! You can follow Chloe on Instagram @chloe.vetter
2022-04-1540 minYou Learn Something New Everyday with Chloe Vetter7 Types of Rest We NEED & How to Get ItWelcome, or welcome back, to You Learn Something New Everyday with Chloe Vetter! We all know rest is important physically, but did you know there’s more than just one type of rest? Our mind and body both need different forms of down time which we can get in a variety of aspects. Prioritize rest and you can better prioritize the rest of your life! *FOLLOW @chloe.vetter on Instagram
2022-04-0827 minYou Learn Something New Everyday with Chloe VetterMindset & AffirmationsWelcome, or welcome back, to You Learn Something New Everyday with Chloe Vetter! In today’s episode, Chloe revisits topics regarding positive self talk and implementing daily affirmations, both being catalysts to improving overall mindset. When we implement new thoughts, the narrative in our head shifts. Why not try it out! What’s the best that could happen…? Follow IG @chloe.vetter
2022-02-1837 min
Breaking BeliefsEpisode 100: Do What You Love: Don't Lose FocusDo what you love, and you never work a day in your life. Follow your passion and keep your focus, and everything will follow. These are lessons that Amy Vetter looks back at in this episode. Along with her sons Jagger Vetter and Austin Vetter, they look at their experiences growing up and how it shaped their goals. Listen, learn and gain inspiration from their story.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://amyvetter.com/breakingbeliefspodcast
2022-02-1336 min
Breaking BeliefsEpisode 80: Transformation Happens When You Are Uncomfortable: Create A Community To Support You With Mariette MartinezTransformation happens when something is going through a change, it can be in a physical form, emotional, or spiritual. For Mariette Martinez, her transformation was about everything. It led her to the life she’s always wanted, from the life she thought was meant for her. As a former public accountant turned small business advisor and public age educator, she tells Amy Vetter how her experience growing up with an entrepreneur mom shaped her journey to the life she has today. She shares the importance of building a community that will support you and knowing that the roadblocks are th...
2021-05-2558 minBreaking BeliefsEpisode 79: B3 Breaks: Mono-Tasking Vs. Multi-TaskingAre you feeling like you are working more hours remote but not as productive? In today’s B3 Break, take three minutes to hear from Amy Vetter how you can start practicing mono-tasking and stop multi-tasking—so you don’t waste valuable time in your day, can be as productive as possible, and have some time left over for yourself!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Breaking Beliefs community today:amyvetter.com/breakingbeliefspodcastAmy Vetter’s FacebookAmy Vetter’s InstagramAmy Vetter’s LinkedInAmy Vett...
2021-05-2005 minBreaking BeliefsEpisode 78: It Doesn't Matter When, Where, Or How You Work If Your Clients Are Happy With Jackie CardelloEvery business’s goal is to have happy clients. This means doing what it takes to serve them well and above their expectations. As a woman in the workforce, Jackie Cardello had to learn to deal with growing a family and keeping her job. Today, she is the President and Managing Partner of GRF CPAs & Advisors, and she talks with Amy Vetter about her journey to the top. Jackie shares that as a woman, there is more pressure and expectations when it comes to balancing work, especially in an environment that is primarily male-dominated. In this conversation, she inspires women...
2021-05-181h 03Breaking BeliefsEpisode 77: B3 Breaks: Creating Your Calendar CadenceAre you going from meeting to meeting, never leaving your desk, getting more stressed out by the minute? In today’s B3 Break, take three minutes to think about how you can create your calendar cadence according to your energy levels! Amy Vetter explains in this episode why you should be more aware of your energy shifts throughout the day. If you’re not self-aware, you run the risk of not showing your best self possible. Listen in and eliminate that risk entirely!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »
2021-05-1306 minBreaking BeliefsEpisode 76: Following Your Inner Compass: Give Yourself The Space You Need To Follow Your Path With Kristi VitaliIt’s difficult to shift ingrained belief systems to a new place. But it’s necessary if you are to discover your unique inner compass to follow your path. In this episode, Amy Vetter is joined by Kristi Vitali, founder of Be Well Austin Center & Yoga House and the developer of Connective Wisdom, to share the impact her parents had on her belief systems. As you walk through life, there are two paths you can choose: repeat the path your parents walked or follow your own. What will you choose? Join in the conversation to learn what created the cour...
2021-05-1156 minBreaking BeliefsEpisode 75: B3 Breaks: Intentional Positive CommunicationIt’s easy right now to get dragged down into the negative. Sometimes, it only takes to have certain conversations with other people or read things to bring you down further. In today’s B3 Break, take two minutes to step back and assess how you can flip negative thoughts to positive ones. Join Amy Vetter as you discover how to be more intentional with how you communicate with others so we can all create a better experience!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the...
2021-05-0604 minBreaking BeliefsEpisode 74: Poets V Quants: Creating A Well-Rounded Team Is The Secret To Success With Scott FleszarYou need a well-rounded team to help your business succeed. Amy Vetter discusses with Scott Fleszar the importance of having team members whose strengths complement each other. Scott is the CEO at SafeSend, a company that provides automation technology tools to CPAs and tax preparers. In this episode, Scott shares his journey and the lessons he learned to build effective teams. Fostering a culture of having fun and helping each other is essential. Join in the conversation to learn more!We are honored that SafeSend sponsored this episode. SafeSend provides automation technology tools to C...
2021-05-0449 minBreaking BeliefsEpisode 73: B3 Breaks: A 5-Minute Mindfulness PracticeUnderstanding the practice of mindfulness has never been more important. Take a five-minute B3 Break today to learn what it is and participate in a two-minute mindfulness practice and meditation with Amy Vetter so you can create the energy you desire to put out into the world around you. As we go outside, focus on every little thing around you and the flow of your breathing, allowing yourself to slow down and embrace a positive mindset.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How » Join...
2021-04-2909 minBreaking BeliefsEpisode 72: Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness: How To Be Aware In The Workplace With David TreleavenIn 2019, Amy Vetter interviewed trauma professional David Treleaven at Wisdom 2.0 on his perspective on trauma when practicing mindfulness. In today’s episode, let’s go back in time and relive the wisdom David imparted as you learn more about trauma-sensitive mindfulness from a leadership perspective. Follow along to this discussion and gain an understanding of how you can be more sensitive and aware of what people do versus what they say and how you can support them in the workplace.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How » Join the...
2021-04-2715 minBreaking BeliefsEpisode 71: B3 Breaks: GratitudeTake this five-minute B3 Break to cultivate gratitude and focus on the positive. Why? Because you deserve it and you owe it to yourself. Sometimes, it can feel like we have to have something big happen before we can even speak of gratitude. We forget that the there is so much more to be thankful about, even in the littlest of things. Got five minutes to spare? Join Amy Vetter for a mindful break, let gratitude settle in your heart, and get yourself re-energized for the rest of the day.Love the show? Subscribe, r...
2021-04-2210 minBreaking BeliefsEpisode 69: B3 Breaks: Take A BreakWhen you work from home, you tend to work hours at a time without taking a break. Do you know that you need to take a break if you want to stay focused and productive? In this episode, Amy Vetter explains the importance of taking a break to help your brain function properly. Even just taking 5-10 minutes per hour to get up and get away from your computer boosts your productivity and re-energizes your mind. Tune in to learn more!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How » ...
2021-04-1506 minBreaking BeliefsEpisode 70: Quarter 1 2021 In Review!In this episode, Amy Vetter gives the major takeaways of the interviews you’ve listened to for Quarter 1 of 2021.There are two key themes running through these interviews: how our families impact our belief systems and how we should incorporate mindfulness practices into our workday. Our family is an essential pillar of our lives, but they don’t always give us a healthy and positive outlook. That is why mindfulness is vital, so we can observe the thoughts running through our minds and detect if they make us better persons or not. We are so excited that it has been...
2021-04-1328 minBreaking BeliefsEpisode 68: Take Mindfulness Off The Cushion: Begin With Compassion With Scott ShuteWhen it comes to improving work environments, rarely do we talk about the importance of soft skills as opposed to technical. However, more than anyone would think, these very skills create the most impact. In 2019, Amy Vetter interviewed Scott Shute, Head of Mindfulness and Compassion programs at LinkedIn, to discuss Scott's journey of starting this department within LinkedIn to create a way for compassion to be integrated into the culture. Scott provides tips to incorporate these practices into the workplace and how this can be achievable in yours as well! Tune in to gain some important nuggets that will b...
2021-04-0623 minBreaking BeliefsEpisode 67: B3 Breaks: The Power Of MantrasDo you feel like cultivating the energy you want and for the people around you? In today’s B3 Break, take four minutes to think about how to utilize the power of mantras to set your energy for the day and sustain it. In these times, it’s so important to intentionally create the experience you want for yourself and the people around you! Join Amy Vetter as she guides you into this meditation.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How » Join the Breaking Beliefs community today:
2021-04-0110 minBreaking BeliefsEpisode 66: Inspiration, Information & Education: Create A Brand That People Connect With; With Emily SoccorsyHow do you create a brand that people can connect with? Today’s guest is Emily Soccorsy, the co-founder of Root + River. Emily explains that you need to go back to your roots and pour your life experiences and passions into your brand to spark an authentic connection with people. Discover how the impact and legacy that Emily’s immigrant grandparents provided that impacted her career and life. Learn how she tapped into her soul to create a business that reflected her passions and empowered her to bring her heritage into her work in ways she never thought possible. If y...
2021-03-3048 minBreaking BeliefsEpisode 65: B3 Breaks: Mid-Week Meditation Escape!Consistent connection and de-stressing are truly essential needs in this time of remote setup. What better way to maintain your mindfulness through a mid-week meditation escape? In today’s B3 Break, take six minutes with Amy Vetter to go on a trip in your mind to your favorite body of water - lake or beach - or choose your own favorite place! Find calm and a feeling of joy during this meditation that can reset your day and help you re-energize to get through the rest of this week!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, rev...
2021-03-2507 minBreaking BeliefsEpisode 64: Organizational Mindfulness: Making It A Natural Part Of Your Day With Peter BostelmannThe concept of mindfulness is usually associated with individual practice that the term “organizational mindfulness” can come across as strange. It is a real method, though, and it effectively helps companies improve performance, relationships and dynamics within their teams. In 2019, Amy Vetter had the pleasure of interviewing Peter Bostelmann, Chief Mindfulness Officer at SAP Global Mindfulness Practice. They discussed how corporations can integrate mindfulness practices into their workday to cultivate an improved culture. Peter also shared his journey on how SAP began to implement these technology practices into the workplace to create greater engagement, human connection and kindness among thei...
2021-03-2331 minBreaking BeliefsEpisode 63: B3 Breaks: No Guilt for "Me-Time"Are you working more remotely than when you were in the office? In today's B3 Break, Amy Vetter guides you to take 3 minutes to think about your "Me-Time," how to stop overworking, and eliminate the guilt for taking time for yourself! Being the example for the people around you has never been more important than now. Dedicate time for yourself on your calendar—that is non-negotiable—so you avoid being overwhelmed and burnout and, more importantly, be better for those that surround you!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »
2021-03-1807 minBreaking BeliefsEpisode 62: On A Journey Of Self-Discovery With Kyla MartinIt can be challenging to go against the idea that you have to fit yourself into traditional jobs you're not passionate about to be financially secure, but once you find the courage to do it, you might just find your way to the career and life of your dreams. In this interview with Amy Vetter, Kyla Martin, a career, dream, and life strategist, shares her self-discovery journey from her corporate life to entrepreneurship. Kyla explains how you can hack your brain and change your mindset to get out of the human box to become your higher self. If you...
2021-03-1641 minBreaking BeliefsEpisode 61: B3 Breaks: 3 Tips To Stay Productive While Working From HomeWith all the demands on us between our personal life, remote meetings, and trying to get our own work done, life can feel overwhelming at times. Therefore, working from home can sometimes be more tedious rather than comfortable. How can you make sure that even at the four corners of your home, you're still in control of your outputs and daily lifestyle? In today's B3 Break, take five minutes to step back from your day and think about how you can implement these three simple ways to reduce stress and be more productive remotely!...
2021-03-1109 minBreaking BeliefsEpisode 60: Mindfulness In The Workplace: Improving Your Productivity With Sleep and Meditation With Tamara LevittIt's tough to practice mindfulness in the workplace when you live in a modern world of technology and social media. In this episode, Tamara Levitt, the Head of Mindfulness at Calm, joins Amy Vetter. Tamara is responsible for the creative development of Calm's Mindfulness and meditation sessions. She likens a stressed and distracted mind to a globe filled with glitter. The more the globe twirls and whirls, the more the glitter spreads. But if you let it sit in one place, the glitter settles at the bottom. When you meditate, you settle down and allow your stressful, distracting thoughts to...
2021-03-0923 minBreaking BeliefsEpisode 59: An Explanation Is Not An Excuse: Turn Negatives Into A Positive With Kim BarnesMany entrepreneurs find it challenging when it comes to handling perfectionism since most of the time, they want things to go according to their plans. Although this mindset is admirable, it may cause problems in the long run, particularly in terms of growth for both the boss and the rest of the team. Amy Vetter interviews Kim Barnes, the Co-founder of Barnes Team Media, to share her journey from growing up with a perfectionist attitude to building the confidence to figure things out and learn what is good enough. She explains her parents' influence on her current self, how...
2021-03-0244 minBreaking BeliefsEpisode 58: Advocate For Yourself: Ask For What You Want And Create Your Path With Jennifer BriggsWhen opportunities are unequal for women, breaking through a male-dominated industry can be such a feat. Jennifer Briggs, the President and CEO of the Indiana CPA Society, is the fifth CEO in the organization’s 103-year history and the first female in this role. In this episode, she joins Amy Vetter to share how she did it and offer some great insights into the power of advocating for yourself, asking for what you want, and creating your path. Jennifer describes how her upbringing of being the daughter of a father in the army helped her learn to adapt to ch...
2021-02-1646 minBreaking BeliefsEpisode 57: Pillow Talk: Creating Awareness Of The Self-Doubt To Get To The Truth With Joseph OniworWithout being aware of it, many of us can’t break past our own limitations because we lack the honesty to recognize that we are the very ones keeping us from taking opportunities. Joseph Oniwor, an arena football player, turned breakthrough holistic and fitness lifestyle trainer, sits down with Amy Vetter to introduce us to this concept of pillow talk—getting to a level of conversation within yourself and creating awareness around our self-doubts and into the truth. During this discussion, Joseph shares his beginning of living in a single-parent household and how that affected his internal beliefs about himse...
2021-02-0237 minBreaking BeliefsEpisode 56: Family First: Be Present And Available To Those Around You With Tashia BatstoneSociety is rapidly changing because of various factors, and therefore career-driven people only have so much time in their hands to chase after opportunities. Nevertheless, the concept of "family first" must never be set aside since it is the place where everything about you began. Amy Vetter explores this topic with Tashia Batstone, SVP for External Relations and Business Development of Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada. She talks about how her father, also an accountant, inspired her not to be afraid to dream big, all while being a hands-on mom and wife. Tashia emphasizes how keeping a learner's mindset...
2021-01-1938 minBreaking BeliefsEpisode 55: Finally 2021 And Q4 2020 In Review!In what felt like a very long year, we are finally down to the last month. Full of hope for a totally new and better year, if not the best one yet, Amy Vetter celebrates as she takes us into her Quarter Four review of 2020! Though challenging, this COVID year has offered a number of great lessons and insights we would never have imagined. Amy shares some of those with us as she moves through the moments from the last quarter with guests and goes through the big themes that came out. Follow along as you take a trip...
2021-01-0528 minBreaking BeliefsEpisode 54: Balance Your 3-Legged Stool – Work, Family, And Health With Enrico PalmerinoIn this age of steep competition, it can be so easy to fall too deep into our work that we forget how to live the other equally important aspects of our lives. Maintaining the balance of the three-legged stool that is work, family, and health, Amy Vetter interviews Enrico Palmerino, CEO of BotKeeper. Here, Enrico shares his entrepreneurial journey that began with his grandparents that instilled in him the hard work and perseverance to create a successful business, as well as his insight along the way of not letting his aspirations take time away from what is most important in...
2020-12-2245 minBreaking BeliefsNotice Each Person's Journey: The Path Is Where The Learning Happens With Adam ClaterNo one has the answers to everything. We always learn as we go. For Adam Clater, the Chief Architect in Red Hat's North America Public Sector Organization, the learning happened along his own personal journey to finding the career that fits him. In this episode, he joins host Amy Vetter to share his journey from starting out in repairing computers to gaining the opportunities that have led to his success today. He talks about how he navigated through DC in the federal government, working from being a subject-matter expert in IT to managing people in his current company. Plus...
2020-12-0841 minBreaking BeliefsEpisode 52: Happiness Is Positive Cash Flow: Don't Get Distracted Along The Way With Brian FoxThe entrepreneurial path is for the risk-taker, and if you want to succeed, you need to have the will and focus not to get distracted along the way. In this episode, Amy Vetter interviews Brian Fox, VP of Strategic Partnerships for Thomson Reuters and founder of Confirmation that was acquired by Thomson Reuters in 2019. Here, Brian shares his entrepreneurial story from starting Confirmation in his grandmother's garage from a life insurance policy to 20 years later, creating a global company and catching millions in fraud. He lets us in on what they do with bank confirmation and how they help el...
2020-11-241h 03Breaking BeliefsEpisode 51: Stay Positive: Keep Moving With Kelly RochaThe current global pandemic has created a degree of chaos and unrest in many people’s lives. The threat of the disease extends far beyond the contraction of an ailing body; it’s been the cause of a lot of mental and emotional stress. In this episode, Amy Vetter interviews Kelly Rocha, the President of the Sacramento Chapter of Meeting Planners International (MPI). Kelly shares her vulnerable story of how COVID has impacted the meeting industry and the profession she loves so much and how, like many, she is doing her best to cope and stay positive.
2020-11-1031 minBreaking BeliefsEpisode 50: "Be Willing to Withstand the Pain Through Change: Don't Back Away From It, Believe In Yourself: You Can Do The Hard Stuff as Long as You Don't Back Away From the Pain" With Paul PetersonLife is never smooth sailing, and often, the best ones have their significant share of hard times. In the end, everything is worth it. You just have to learn how to withstand the pain by believing in yourself in the process. In this episode, Paul Peterson, CPA, Managing Partner at Wiss & Company, LLP, joins Amy Vetter to share his journey from staff accountant to managing partner and how his value systems have been a key to ensuring his career is aligned with his purpose, and his leadership is authentic. At its core, Paul learned how to endure, not to ba...
2020-10-271h 01Breaking BeliefsQuarter 3 2020 In ReviewIn this episode, Amy Vetter, the Breaking Beliefs podcast host, shares the moments from the interviews during the third quarter of 2020 that were most poignant in breaking the beliefs and noticing the patterns we carry in our lives. She focuses on three key areas from the interviews - creating your personal purpose and vision, supporting one another, and understanding someone's else's experience.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How » Join the Breaking Beliefs community today:amyvetter.com/breakingbeliefspodcastAmy Vetter's FacebookAmy Vetter's InstagramAmy Vetter's LinkedInAmy Vetter's Twitt...
2020-10-1333 minBreaking BeliefsDon’t Be Alone In The Elevator: Take Time To Network With Erin LinehanWhenever someone asks for help, it’s important to give people your time to help them. You may not realize it, but aside from that person getting something out of it, you are also actually getting something because it is a shared experience. Today’s show features an interview with Erin Linehan, the SVP - Head of Global Functions Compliance at Raymond James. During this interview, Amy Vetter and Erin discuss Erin's journey in the legal profession and the lack of women she had to look up to along the way. This drove her to create a network of women...
2020-09-2948 min
Breaking BeliefsBe Coachable: Practice Isn’t Perfect With James LeathWhat sets good leaders and high performers from everyone else? It’s not about talent; it’s about a passion for continuous learning, a recognition of one’s continuing evolution. It is being coachable. This is where you see parallels in sports and in leadership in any field, whether it’s in business, teaching or the performing arts. Joining Amy Vetter to talk about this and other lessons about performance and leadership is one of her best friends, performance coach, James Leath. James is the founder of Unleash the Athlete, an educational company for coaches and athletes in the areas of...
2020-09-151h 00
Breaking BeliefsEpisode 46: Set Your Self Apart: Analyzing Information Goes Beyond the Numbers with Todd ShapiroAnalyzing information is often associated with having to go through lines and lines of data and trying to figure out what it means. The President and CEO of Illinois CPA Society, Todd Shapiro, joins this episode to provide clarity on what it really means, not only in the workplace, but life in general. Growing up in a diverse environment, he had a different view than some from a young age. Recognizing the importance of diversity, he gives a reminder about the negative effects of stereotyping and generalizing people and situations on our society. In a corporate setting, Todd defines...
2020-09-0153 min
Breaking BeliefsEpisode 45: Paying It Forward With The Simple Question: How Can I Help? With Corliss TaylorIn the world that we currently live in, it can be hard to look outside of yourself. That is why it is amazing to see someone who is helping so naturally. Sharing how you can put yourself in a position to be of help to others, Amy Vetter sits down with Corliss Taylor, the VP and Charitable Development Officer for Raymond James. Corliss shares teachings from her parents that have served her in exploring her passion for the work she does and paying it forward. She also takes us deep into the importance of diversity and inclusion and receiving fe...
2020-08-1845 min
Breaking BeliefsEpisode 44: Don’t Wait For Someone To Create Your Path; Create Your Own With Angie GrissomListen up, aspiring entrepreneur. There is something you ought to know: nobody is going to create a path for you to succeed; you have to create your own path. What exactly does that mean? You may want to sit down and learn something from this episode’s amazing guest. Joining Amy Vetter in this interview is Angie Grissom, owner and Chief Relationship Officer for The Rainmaker Companies. Angie shares her journey coming from a creative family and how that led her to entrepreneurship and consulting. Learn the leadership lessons that she has incorporated into her career along the way th...
2020-08-0534 min
Breaking BeliefsEpisode 43: Transformation At Scale Begins With Personal Growth First With Keith JamesWhen it comes to business agility and helping your customers and company be quicker to respond to the disruption and transformation that’s taking place in the world today, you don’t only have to undergo a business transformation. There’s a lot of inner work that you need to do to make that happen as well. On today’s podcast, Amy Vetter interviews Keith James, the General Manager of Large Firm Business for Tax Professionals at Thomson Reuters. Keith shares his story on how he changed his personal operating system of moving incrementally because of his need to achieve a...
2020-07-2134 min
Breaking BeliefsEpisode 42: Quarter Two 2020 In ReviewWe’re now in the middle of the year, ending quarter two and starting quarter three. Just how time has seemingly gone by quicker than we anticipated, given our current situation, the Breaking Beliefs podcast has shown us within that span of time how there is still so much more in the world waiting for us. In this episode, host Amy Vetter shares the moments from the interviews during the second quarter of 2020 that were most poignant in breaking the beliefs and noticing patterns we carry in our lives. She focuses on five areas that rose from the interviews— Lead...
2020-07-0735 min
Breaking BeliefsEpisode 41: Leaders Are Readers: Be Curious, Don’t Be Afraid, Keep Learning With Tom HoodIn this time of exponential change, it is imperative for professionals to be future-ready. Joining Amy Vetter on the show today is Tom Hood, the CEO of the Maryland Association of CPAs and the Business Learning Institute. Tom talks about thriving as a professional and being ready for change. He also discusses approaches that incorporate framework development, innovation inventories, and more. Listen in to know more about how to be a more future-ready professional.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How » Join the Breaking Beliefs community today:
2020-06-3043 min
Breaking BeliefsEpisode 40: Don’t Fear The Next Chapter: Be Open To What Is Next With Byron PatrickIt is human nature to crave certainty in life, but why waste a life full of possibilities and opportunities just because we fear the unknown up ahead? Showing that the universe has many great plans for us, provided that we freely extend our arms to what it plans to give, Amy Vetter speaks with Byron Patrick, the VP of Growth & Success at Botkeeper. Byron is one who never feared the next chapter, and he shares with us his unique accounting path that has pivoted throughout his career—from public accounting to technology, to running his own business and now work...
2020-06-2343 min
Breaking BeliefsEpisode 39: Trust & Communication: They Rise And Fall Together With Richard KopelmanTrust and communication are the foundations of any solid business relationship, which consequently helps businesses thrive and succeed. Someone who is living proof of that is Richard Kopelman, CEO and Managing Partner of Aprio. In this episode, Amy Vetter sits down with Richard, where he shares his career journey with us—from helping his mom as a teenager with cold calling to spending the majority of his career at Aprio. During this interview, he opens up about what he learned along the way that helped him achieve success as a leader and transform a firm to be ready for the...
2020-06-1653 min
Breaking BeliefsEpisode 38: Follow Your Heart: Do What Makes You Happy With Scott Zarret, CPAOur jobs rarely become the source of our happiness. Just because we are good at it does not mean that it is necessarily our life’s calling. Scott Zarret, CPA, has found himself in positions where he doubted his career choices. What got him out of that rut was his passion for mountain biking. In this episode, Amy Vetter sits down with Scott to talk about how his passion led him to the answers he needed in his career and personal life. At the center of it is his pursuit of what makes him happy, following his heart that all...
2020-06-0935 min
Breaking BeliefsEpisode 37: Relationships Matter: Being Truthful Goes A Long Way With John WisemanNo matter what industry you are in, every business is a relationship business. No one can build one’s career on one’s own. We all need people who can support and guide us in different ways. Amy Vetter’s guest for this episode knows this to be true, learning this very valuable lesson across every step of his career. John Wiseman is the senior vice president of Production Resource Group. Here, he shares his entrepreneurial journey from selling fireworks as a teenager to working with the biggest bands in the music business. His early learning of how to networ...
2020-06-021h 04
Breaking BeliefsEpisode 36: The Learning Never Ends: Evolution Is A Constant You Can Depend On With Donny ShimamotoNothing in life is ever the same, so you either get stuck as the world evolves or move along with it by continuously learning. Someone who takes this to heart in everything that he does is Donny Shimamoto, the Founder and Managing Director of IntrapriseTechKnowlogies LLC. In this episode, Amy Vetter sits down with Donny to ask him about the lessons he learned in his never-ending journey of learning and improving. Donny shares how his roots helped shape his career, especially when he learned how to embrace who he was and where he came from. Along with it, he hi...
2020-05-2642 min
Breaking BeliefsFeeling Our Feelings: Allowing The Support You NeedIn this time of unprecedented change, it’s important to acknowledge our feelings and be in tune with them. This self-knowledge and understanding open doors for the way you live your life as these might just be the very things stopping you from doing the things you need to do. Amy Vetter shares how her own story of dealing with her feelings when times were tough as she was growing up. Learn how she went on her own journey of self-discovery to allow herself to acknowledge when she needed support from those around her, and how it changed how sh...
2020-05-1223 min
Breaking BeliefsAttitude & Action: If You Set Your Mind To It, You Will Succeed With Eli FathiMany sectors, naturally, have their own notions of leadership, but the best leaders adhere to two simple but strong principles: transparency and integrity. Amy Vetter interviews Eli Fathi, the CEO of MindBridge. Eli shares his journey from living in a one-bedroom home with his siblings, grandma, and parents in Israel to coming to Canada to begin his career journey. Learn how his upbringing shaped his success as a leader to be transparent and always put integrity first.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How » Join the Break...
2020-05-0546 min
Breaking BeliefsEpisode 33: The Power Of Positive Thinking: Your Mood Is 100% In Your Control With Misty Schachtell-MegiaThere’s no such thing as normal. Everyone’s got an issue and going through their own individual experiences. For Misty Schachtell-Megia, she was called painfully shy, and rightly so because it seemed she was always hiding behind people. Misty is now the CEO and Founder of Misty Megia, LLC. Today, she joins Amy Vetter to share how the power of positivity and being authentic has helped her in each of her pivots in her career. Learn how her background in dance and theater has helped her as an executive and entrepreneur.Love the show...
2020-04-2844 min
Breaking BeliefsEpisode 32: Improbable Does Not Equal Impossible With Kimberly Ellison-TaylorWe hear a lot of amazing stories of unlikely people rising to success through a combination of luck, the right mindset and hard work. Improbable does not equal impossible; no matter your background, rising up the ranks of any profession, even the most prestigious professions, is something you can achieve as long as you set your mind to it. Joining Amy Vetter is Kimberly Ellison-Taylor, Global Executive Director for Oracle and Former Chairman of the Board of the American Institute of CPAs. Kimberly shares her life’s journey from the inner city of Baltimore and the lessons she learned as...
2020-04-2146 min
Breaking BeliefsEpisode 31: The Toughest Stuff = The Greatest Reward With Sarah ElliottOur belief system is shaped and influenced by a number of different factors. In this episode, Amy Vetter interviews Sarah Elliott, the Co-Founder of Intend2Lead and Founder of Ellivate Alliance, about how her belief systems evolved over time to give her the confidence to know she was enough just as she is and can do anything she set her mind to. Sarah shares her journey from engineering to becoming a CPA Firm Partner and the pivots she made along the way in her career.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!H...
2020-04-1440 min
Breaking BeliefsEpisode 30: Quarter One 2020 In ReviewWe are three months in for 2020 yet, so much has already happened. The Breaking Beliefs Podcast is nothing short of that with plenty of lessons and wisdom shared by various guests. We look back in this episode as host, Amy Vetter, shares the most poignant moments from the interviews during the first quarter of 2020 in breaking the beliefs and noticing patterns we carry in our lives. She focuses on three areas—community, curiosity, and mindset—for you to think about as you plan for what’s next in your business and your personal life during these unprecedented times....
2020-04-0730 min
Breaking BeliefsEpisode 29: Believing In Ourselves: Getting Over That We Need To Be Perfect With Kacee JohnsonThe world seems to ask so much from us that we feel the pressure to be perfect, to be everything to everyone while running a mile a minute. Host, Amy Vetter, talks to Kacee Johnson, Strategic Advisor for CPA.com and founder of Blue Ocean Principles, realizing the importance of believing in yourself through it all. Sharing the lessons she learned, Kacee delves into how letting go of the notion that we need to be perfect can improve our performance and enjoy the journey of finding our best selves.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, r...
2020-03-3131 min
Breaking BeliefsEpisode 28: Face Your Fears: It Will Help You Grow With Ginger WhiteFacing fears and learning new skills is one way to be a great leader. Today, Amy Vetter interviews Ginger White, US Controller at Sun Hydraulics and Chair Emeritus for the Global IMA Board of Directors. Ginger shares her family background and how she faced her fears, even when uncomfortable, to grow into a career that she could have never imagined as a child. Listen to this episode to discover how you can an effective and successful supervisor and leader, too!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How » Joi...
2020-03-2434 min
Breaking BeliefsEpisode 27: Blessed Or Cursed: Leading Your Life Without A Playbook With Dania BuchananAll throughout history, women are taught to conform, to fit someone else’s standards, and to be someone they are not. As the world slowly shifts, women are now reclaiming who they should be on their own terms, living their lives away from the playbook. Dania Buchanan, Head of SmartVault, has lived through the changes of time—moving in to fit the standards of being a woman in tech in the early ‘90s, to becoming the leader that she is now. She shares with us her career journey, of leading her life without a playbook, beginning with her personal story of...
2020-03-1751 min
The MC Lars PodcastZak VetterThis week on the MC Lars Podcast, I speak to sustainability educator Zak Vetter about his entrepreneurialism, his work with the Dry Climate Forum and the time his brother asked Steve Jobs about his favorite kind of underwear. We also reminisce about the early years of MC Lars and discuss the concept of truth. A great inteview with a Carmel Valley legend, thanks Zak!Special Guest: Zak Vetter.
2020-03-161h 00
Breaking BeliefsEpisode 26: Take The High Road: The View Is Always Better With Courtney StefaniakSetting up shop as part of your family business can sometimes turn out to be a pretty hairy or muddy affair, particularly if you don’t play your cards right. There are sacrifices and compromises that do have to be made in order to ensure that the ship is still run as tightly as possible so that the business, at the end of the day, continues to make money. Courtney Stefaniak is a third-generation licensed realtor with The Stefaniak Group who specializes in Downtown Milwaukee condominiums. Amy Vetter interviews Courtney, who shares how she has carved out her own pa...
2020-03-1043 min
Breaking BeliefsEverything You Do And Learn Along The Way Matters With Brannon PoeOften, a career is not a direct line. You could veer off from the path where you first started and recognize along the way that you are meant for something else. Even with that, it remains true that the journeys we take offer learning experiences that help us grow into who we are now. Host, Amy Vetter, interviews Brannon Poe, Founder of Poe Group Advisors, about his career transition from being in a CPA profession to sales and what lessons he took from one to the other. Tracing back as well to his upbringing, Brannon shares how he took...
2020-02-2539 min
Breaking BeliefsLooking for “Me” In Others: Utilizing The Power Of Mentors To Help You Get To The Next Level With Madeline PrattThough strides have been made to empower women in different industries across the board, women leaders are still often underestimated. Even in positions of power, women are treated differently, but they never stop carving out spaces for themselves wherever they are. Amy Vetter interviews Madeline Pratt, the CEO and Founder of Womxn Talk Money, a network designed to elevate womxn entrepreneurs and financial experts to connect them with opportunities and each other. Supportive spaces are always conducive for utilizing the power of mentors and empowering people to continue to be their best. Madeline shows you how a space like...
2020-02-1858 min
Breaking BeliefsWhen In Doubt Turn Left: Get Out And Learn The Business With Alison Reiff-MartinSometimes, turning left for success is necessary for anyone to reach their dreams. While living life is risky enough, taking more risks for achieving success brings you more lessons than disappointments. Today, Amy Vetter talks to Alison Reiff-Martin, CEO and Founder of Reiff-Martin CPA and Business Advisory Services, PLLC. In this discussion, learn about Alison’s journey from wanting to be a French teacher to changing gears to business and accounting. Alison shares advice she has been given along the way and her belief in the power of positivity to create long lasting relationships. Be influenced with Alison’s wise...
2020-02-1139 min
Breaking BeliefsStop And Have A Conversation: Build Relationships Without An Agenda With Jana AxlineHow can you create a better experience for the people around you? How can you project the right leadership and management? Amy Vetter and Jana Axline, CEO of Axline Solutions, share answers to these questions. In this discussion, Jana talks about what she learned in her career around customer experience and building relationships that have helped her create success as a project manager. As a focus leader who achieves ambitious results, she believes that understanding others on a personal level is key to motivating them to do things well. For more leadership lessons, listen further and take note of...
2020-02-0437 min
Breaking BeliefsWho You Are: Find Your Capital “S”Caring for yourself does not pertain to selfishness. This is what Dr. Keith Bernardo, a clinical psychologist that specializes in perinatal psychology and human connection, wants to impart to his patients and to everyone else. Today, Amy Vetter interviews Dr. Bernardo to share his unique stories, including the impact his parents have had on his career and life and how that helped him live an authentic life. Furthermore, he shows us how we, too, can find the capital “S” in our lives.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »
2020-01-281h 02
Breaking BeliefsBecoming Intellectually Curious: The Importance of Independent Thinking With Jason CrandellThere is so much to know about in this world that if we are only intellectually curious enough, we would be able to achieve and become what we want. In this discussion, host Amy Vetter talks with someone who has always been one himself – finding an entirely new path from what he thought he should be. He is internationally recognized yoga instructor, Jason Crandell. Together, they talk about Jason’s journey from starting out as a philosopher to becoming a yoga teacher. He shares the leaps he has taken to be where he is now and the things he leav...
2020-01-2139 min
Breaking Beliefs6 No’s Before You Get A Yes: You Don’t Get Until You Give With Gino BlefariYou don’t get until you give. This is what Gino Blefari, the CEO of HomeServices of America, learned throughout his real estate career. In today’s discussion with Amy Vetter, Gino shares his journey on understanding the human mindset, not only his own, but others as well, to create an attitude of abundance versus scarcity. Tune in to this episode to discover Gino’s inspirational story as well as his daily practices and learnings along the way on how, by changing your mindset, the sky is the limit of what you can achieve.Love t...
2020-01-1447 min
Breaking BeliefsAsk For Help: You Can’t Do It Alone With Melisa GalassoFor some people, asking for help is one of the most difficult things to do. This is especially true when you fear having your problems and concerns belittled by others or letting people know your struggles. In this episode, host Amy Vetter brings on Melisa Galasso, the Founder and CEO of Galasso Learning Solutions. In this discussion, Melisa discusses her transformation from being a perfectionist and believing she needed to do everything alone to learning that asking for help is not a weakness but a strength.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!...
2020-01-0734 min
Breaking Beliefs2019 Year In Review: Mindful Moments2019 is almost over, and while we look forward to its coming, we carry with it the lessons we learned in 2019. The Breaking Beliefs Podcast is nothing short of that. In this episode, host, Amy Vetter, shares moments from the show’s past interviews that were most poignant in breaking the beliefs and patterns we carry in our lives. She uncovers the great lessons from great guests on respecting and being authentic to yourself, giving way to shifts, and more. Amy covers key areas and guides how to implement some of these into your life for 2020. Don’t miss out as w...
2019-12-3137 min
Breaking BeliefsAudit Your Year To Create What You Want In The New Year With Paula RizzoJuggling work and home life and facing major career changes can be a total challenge package. Today, Amy Vetter interviews another power woman, Paula Rizzo. Paula is an Emmy Award-winning television producer and bestselling author. In this discussion, they talk about how organization at work can be applied to home to create what you want in the new year. Paula also shares her journey from being a television producer to an entrepreneur, and imparts some tips on taking stock of what means most in your life.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!
2019-12-2335 min
Breaking BeliefsIf Not Now…When?: Turn No Into Yes With Sharon BrysonAchieving something great starts with small steps. In this episode, Amy Vetter interviews Sharon Bryson, the CEO of North Carolina Association of CPAs (NCACPA) about her journey from being a teacher to a 35-year career with the NCACPA. Turn your no into a yes as Sharon discusses the learning she has had along the way as a leader, creating relationships with members, and the outside advice she has looked to help her in succeeding in the role she is in today.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How » ...
2019-12-1737 min
Breaking BeliefsCreate Your Self Image From The Inside Out: Pull The Threads That Give You Joy With Melissa MonteLife has its way of revealing who we really are inside. Sometimes, it throws us a number of curveballs, making us hit rock bottom. When we do pick ourselves up and climb over the mess, we find ourselves discovering the potentials we have overlooked. In this episode, Amy Vetter sits down with the host of the popular podcast, Mind Love, Melissa Monte. Having gone through her own share of struggles, Melissa shares her raw journey of hitting rock bottom to transforming her life by finding happiness from the inside. She gives tips for how to overcome shame and unhappiness...
2019-12-1045 min
Breaking BeliefsThere Is Always A Way: It’s A Matter Of “How” With Eric GreenCreating a successful partnership with your clients and the people you work with is not that easy, especially when you consider them like cancer. Negative people and a toxic workplace is not an easy environment to be.A partner at Green & Sklarz and tax attorney, Eric Green, has pivoted through this kind of situation. In this episode, Eric shares his journey from playing college football to shifting his focus to accounting, and eventually law then to handling clients. He dives deeper into the subject and talks about his earlier days as an accountant, the smart decision he made that...
2019-12-0341 min
Breaking BeliefsStep Through The Door: Open Your Eyes To The Opportunity Around You With Sandra WileyJust when we start to think life has set a permanent course for us, it suddenly opens up a different path. This is what Sandra Wiley’s journey looks like. In this discussion, Sandra shares her journey from growing up on a farm and originally starting college on a music scholarship to eventually becoming the President of Boomer Consulting, Inc. She opens up about the challenges she overcame and the people she met along the way who helped her figure out who and where she is meant to be. Listen more to Sandra as she shares how being open to...
2019-11-2639 min
Breaking BeliefsBeing Radical: Balancing the New Vision vs Old VisionTransitioning old visions to newer ones can be hard, especially when it is strongly tied to your family. In this episode, Amy Vetter interviews Jody Padar, CEO and Principal of New Vision CPA Group, about radically changing visions in a family business. In this discussion, Jody shares her journey from public accounting to eventually taking over her father’s firm. She gives her leadership perspective on what it takes to transform a client base with technology, how to take over a family business, and how to keep your staff on board in the process. She also shows us how sh...
2019-11-1940 min
Breaking BeliefsDon’t Limit Yourself: Learn To Grow In Baby Steps With Laura ManganIn this world, your largest fear carries your greatest growth. Laura Mangan, the National President of AFWA, talks about her growth as a leader and how she navigated her career as an introvert. Laura has served as a volunteer on the AFWA National Board since 2012 and on the AFWA Mesa East Valley Chapter board since 2005. In this discussion, Laura shares how she has navigated her career as an introvert and how she has not let that get in the way of her success when taking on leadership roles.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, a...
2019-11-1231 min
Breaking BeliefsStaying One Step Ahead: Utilizing Your Passion And Purpose With Marin BrightWhen everyone you have worked with follows your belief system, that’s when you have shown efficient leadership. In this episode, Marin Bright, the CEO of Smart Meetings, shares how utilizing her passion and purpose in connecting with people became her secret sauce to success. She talks about her leadership style and the importance of understanding how we can string our belief systems effectively into our personal and work life. Through her discussion, we are reminded that even the little things we do can greatly impact others.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and sha...
2019-11-0532 min
Breaking BeliefsDo Your Best: It’s Okay When You Make Mistakes Along The Way With Grace HorvathWhen you’ve got a great work ethic, you are bound to succeed in life. However, it’s okay to make mistakes along the way. It is part of the journey. Just do your best. In today’s episode, Grace Horvath of CPAmerica talks about her beginnings growing up in an immigrant family and the career pivots she has made along the way. She shares what she has learned from her upbringing, as well as her work experience that began at Christian Dior in Sales while she was working to earn her degree in English and Humanities. Grace also talks...
2019-10-2942 min
Breaking BeliefsYou Can Be Anything: When Your Intentions Are Good, You Create Stronger Relationships With Jennifer WilsonTransforming individuals to become better versions of themselves is key to generating better professionals. Today’s guest is Jennifer Wilson of Convergence Coaching. In this discussion, she talks about her journey from cold calling selling PCs to leading a top consulting firm. She shares the lessons she has learned from her parents, peers, team members, and children that has helped her design the career and life she has today. Jennifer also touches on transforming individual and team performance, and offers an advice to the younger working generation.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and sha...
2019-10-2240 min
Breaking BeliefsModeling A New Perspective With An Open Heart: Taking 100% Responsibility With Samantha Moe and Dr. Tye MoeMost of an adult’s behavior patterns can be linked from childhood. The type of family you had, childhood experiences, or even traumas at birth can significantly shape how you communicate and interact with different situations. In this episode, Samantha and Tye Moe help us understand Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) and the different coping techniques that are available. This segment will help you and your child train the brain to think positively, learn healing methods from within, and cultivate a healthier environment for child-rearing.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How...
2019-10-1544 min
Breaking BeliefsForgive Yourself – You Are Not Going To Be Perfect with Boyd SearchNobody is perfect; otherwise, there would be no such thing as weaknesses and mistakes where you can learn great lessons from. In this episode, Boyd Search, President and CEO of The Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA), tells the story of his accidental journey into the association world. He shares the shifts in mindset along the way that have helped his transformation towards leading a statewide organization. As people, especially leaders, constantly strive for perfection, Boyd reiterates that no one is perfect and that we should forgive ourselves for not being so. He reflects this to creating a culture that...
2019-10-0831 min
Breaking BeliefsThe Gift Of Feedback with Jeremy JonesThere is nothing more insightful as a leader than listening to the feedback of the people around you. Realizing this is one of the significant pivotal moments of Jeremy Jones, the Head of Audit and Partner at Frazier & Deeter. In this episode, Jeremy tells us the gift of feedback, tracing it with his story of growing up on a farm where his belief systems developed and eventually affected his career. Sharing stories of how the feedback he has received over time has shaped who he is, Jeremy share insights on leadership, building relationships with the team, and the gold...
2019-10-0134 min
Breaking BeliefsYou Can’t Expect Different Results Doing The Same Thing You Have Always DoneIf you’re always doing the same things that you’ve always done, why do you expect the results to be different? In this episode, we interview Richard Francis, the CEO of Spotlight Reporting, a chartered accountant, and a trusted advisor with over twenty years of advisory experience. During this discussion, Richard shares how he has used his belief system to give him confidence to take risks and never stop learning. He also lets us in on his secret passion outside of work as well!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’...
2019-09-2428 min
Breaking BeliefsChange Is Possible with Jeffrey ThomsonThe role of the CFO team in business has magnified and become much more interdisciplinary and cross-functional. The days of the CFO being that boring accountant tying the numbers together has long evolved where it has become the table stakes for enriching and creating value using talent and people as an ecosystem. Jeffrey Thomson, the President and CEO of the Institute of Management Accountants, focuses on educating, certifying, and connecting future CFOs and members of the CFO team and industry anywhere in the world. Jeffrey has had to undergo challenges in his personal life and career himself. Today, he...
2019-09-1734 min
Breaking BeliefsWelcome to Breaking BeliefsWe all have stuff, but how we choose to live our life is our own responsibility. And no matter where you are in your life right now, it is up to you to make the conscious choice of the energy that you want to put out in the world and the impact that you want to make. Are there areas in your life that you are resisting or that are getting in the way of change from happening in the workplace or at home? Welcome to the Breaking Beliefs podcast with Amy Vetter where you will learn and be...
2019-09-1005 min