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Ahead of the ThreatEpisode Nine - Meredith GriffantiAre you an expert in communications? Do you need communications help? Are you ready for how to communicate to employees, the government, or your customers if a crisis happens? Many agencies believe they have it covered, but when a crisis does happen, the reality comes into focus that communications is a more nuanced and involved part of a response. Meredith Griffanti and her team do this “all day, every day.” As FTI’s senior managing director for cybersecurity and data privacy communications, Griffanti discusses her observations about the industry, common pitfalls and some changing attitudes about communications with hosts Bryan...
2025-04-3051 min
SALTovation: Making Sense of State and Local TaxTax Litigation Trends and Challenges with Masha Yevzelman: Part 2In this episode of SALTovation, Meredith Smith and Judy Vorndran continue their conversation with Masha Yevzelman, Litigator at Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. They discuss the challenges of litigating tax cases and the lack of consistency in state tax laws. They highlight the need for factor presence thresholds and small business exemptions. Masha shares examples of significant cases, including a property tax exemption dispute between government entities and a residency case involving conflicting state interpretations. Masha, Judy, and Meredith emphasize the importance of understanding the impact of tax decisions on individuals and businesses.Topics discussed in this episode:
2023-07-2526 minSALTovation: Making Sense of State and Local TaxAudits, Litigation, and Remote Workers with Masha YevzelmanIn this episode of SALTovation, Meredith Smith and Judy Vorndran speak with Masha Yevzelman, Litigator at Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. She shares her journey into the field of law and discusses the various areas of law she practices, including tax disputes and litigation, and the increasing trend of audits and enforcement in state and local tax. Masha talks about her experiences with audits and trends in the field, including the increase in Nexus audits and residency audits. She also provides insights on remote employee compliance and the impact of marketplace laws.Topics discussed in this episode:...
2023-07-1124 minSALTovation: Making Sense of State and Local TaxTax and Legal Challenges in the Cannabis Industry with Nick Richards: Part 2Tax and Legal Challenges in the Cannabis Industry with Nick Richards: Part 2In this episode, Meredith and Judy continue their conversation with Nick Richards, partner and co-chair of the cannabis law group at Greenspoon Marder LLP. They explore the differences between the psilocybin and cannabis industries, specifically focusing on the challenges they face with federal regulations, taxes, and audits. Nick talks about the implications of the federal tax code 280E. He also discusses the economic benefits of marijuana businesses to their local communities, the stigma and education that still need to be overcome for progress to be...
2023-05-2520 minSALTovation: Making Sense of State and Local TaxTax and Legal Challenges in the Cannabis Industry with Nick RichardsIn this episode, Meredith and Judy speak with Nick Richards, an expert in taxation for the cannabis industry, and partner and co-chair of the cannabis law group at Greenspoon Marder LLP. Nick shares his journey from working in the IRS to becoming an expert in cannabis taxation. He also discusses how he navigates the ever-changing landscape of taxation for cannabis businesses. Together, they discuss the high taxes and legal challenges that cannabis businesses face. They also explore the recent changes in the classification of Delta Eight and Delta Nine and psilocybin, and how they impact the industry.
2023-05-1220 minSALTovation: Making Sense of State and Local TaxA Conversation with Wendy Walker, Solution Principal at Sovos: Part 2Meredith Smith and Judy Vorndran continue their conversation with Wendy Walker, a Solution Principal at Sovos, in the latest episode of the SALTovation podcast. They talk about the state of the IRS, federal tax legislation, and how the current policies are trickling down into states. Ohio, Colorado, the District of Columbia, and Maryland eliminated paper processing for withholding taxes, 1099s, and W-2s, drastically reducing electronic filing threshold requirements. Wendy, Meredith, and Judy discuss the challenges that come with trying to stay on top of different reporting regulations across different legal entities, both at the federal and state levels.
2023-04-2536 minSALTovation: Making Sense of State and Local TaxImproving Taxpayer Experience and Reducing Federal Deficit: Insights from Wendy Walker, Solution Principal at SovosMeredith Smith and Judy Vorndran host Wendy Walker, a Solution Principal at Sovos, in the latest episode of the SALTovation podcast. They discuss the Inflation Reduction Act, which provided the IRS with $80 billion to upgrade the taxpayer experience. The recent Taxpayer Advocate Report to Congress, however, revealed that the IRS is short-staffed and underfunded, resulting in a surge of unanswered phone calls and delayed correspondence, which is causing a rising federal deficit. Wendy and Meredith suggest potential solutions for the IRS, such as acquiring funding to improve their service and transitioning from conventional communication methods to modern ones.
2023-04-1119 minSALTovation: Making Sense of State and Local TaxA Conversation with Alex Oxford, CEO, and Growth Lead at TaxValet: Part 2In this episode of the SALTovation podcast, Meredith Smith and Judy Vorndran continue their conversation with Alex Oxford, Founder of TaxValet. Alex discusses how businesses have begun to shift their traditional cold and concrete environment to one with more emotional intelligence. He shares why he believes this shift has allowed for more of an emotionally safe environment for people to work in and how creating a culture with more emotional intelligence, allows for better communication and collaboration between teams, ultimately leading to more success for companies. Topics discussed in this episode:T...
2023-02-2515 minSALTovation: Making Sense of State and Local TaxA Conversation with Alex Oxford, CEO, and Growth Lead at TaxValet: Part 1In this episode of the SALTovation podcast, Meredith Smith and Judy Vorndran speak with Alex Oxford, Founder of TaxValet, a company focused on providing innovative tax solutions and helping clients navigate the complexities of the tax system with comprehensive solutions that are tailored to their individual needs. Alex discusses common emotional reactions clients have, like stress, anxiety, and overwhelm, when walking through sales tax problems and why it is important to create positive experiences for them. He also talks about TaxValet's core purpose: to transform negative emotions into something positive for its clients, partners, and employees.
2023-02-1219 minSALTovation: Making Sense of State and Local TaxAn Inside Look at Lobbying in Colorado with Jenn Penn Part 2In this episode of the SALTovation podcast, Meredith Smith and Judy Vorndran continue their discussion with Jenn Penn, a Contract Lobbyist at Dome Strategies in Colorado, on simplifying tax through lobbying and other special interest groups. Jenn talks about TABOR, the Tax Payer Bill of Rights, and discusses how much power, because of the constitution, can the state impose on cities. She also shares the 2023 goals of the Colorado Sales Tax Coalition and what they hope to see the legislator consider in this next session.Join us in simplifying Colorado’s Sales Tax at simplifycosalestax.com....
2023-01-2322 minSALTovation: Making Sense of State and Local TaxAn Inside Look at Lobbying in Colorado with Jenn PennIn this episode of the SALTovation podcast, Meredith Smith and Judy Vorndran talk with Jenn Penn, a Contract Lobbyist at Dome Strategies in Colorado. Jenn works with businesses to simplify tax and build coalitions for other special interest groups. Jenn talks about legislative sessions and shares the vision of the SUTS system, a sales and use tax online filing system within the Colorado Department of Revenue for businesses and local governments to work together and have one place to file their sales and use taxes. Join us in simplifying Colorado’s Sales Tax at simplifycosalestax.com. ...
2023-01-1323 min
She SucceedsEpisode 14: She is the Vice President at Cox Communications - Kathryn FalkIn episode 4, Kathryn Falk, opened up about her role as the Vice President of Cox Communications, the largest private broadband company in America, providing advanced technology security to millions of people in the country. Ms. Falk touches on the importance of diversity, time management solutions, and the lack of empowered women in the workplace.
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2022-08-2317 min
She SucceedsEpisode 13: She Leads HG Insights, Specializing in Data Analyzation - Elizabeth CholawskyIn episode 13, Elizabeth Cholawsky, the CEO of HG Insights, gives amazing advice on how to be a servant leader. She gives specific tips on how to preserve good energy in a working environment, which displays her incredible leadership abilities.
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2022-06-2121 min
She SucceedsEpisode 13: She is the CFO at NBC Sports, Creating Communities Nationwide - Christine DorflerIn episode 13, I interviewed Christine Dorfler. Ms. Dorfler is the Chief Financial Officer at NBC Sports. In the past, she worked in finance for other media companies such as WNBC, the Sci Fi channel, and USA network. She was also a captain of military intelligence in the army.
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2022-05-3024 min
She SucceedsEpisode 12: A Recap of Season 3 - Women Making an Impact LocallyIn episode 12, I provide a recap of season 3, highlighting the most important parts from each episode. In season 3, I met with three women who make an impact locally: Bobbie Kilberg, Karen Briscoe, and Susan Baker.
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2022-05-1708 min
She SucceedsEpisode 11: She Increases Children's Access to STEM in Northern Virginia - Susan BakerIn episode 11, I interviewed Susan Baker. Ms. Baker is the Managing Director at GO Virginia for Region 7, in the Northern Virginia area, which has a population of over 2 million residents. GO Virginia supports programs to create more high-paying jobs through incentivized collaboration between business, education, and government to diversify and strengthen the economy in every region of Virginia.
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2022-05-1021 min
She SucceedsEpisode 10: She Has Sold Billions as the Principle of the Huckaby Briscoe Conroy Group - Karen BriscoeIn episode 10, I interviewed Karen Briscoe. Ms. Briscoe is Principal of the Huckaby Briscoe Conroy Group (HBC). Over the years, the group has sold over 1,000 homes valued at over $1 billion. Not only did Ms. Briscoe author the book, “Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day,” but she is the host and producer of 5 Minute Success, a podcast similar to She Succeeds, with over 200,000 downloads.
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2022-04-2617 min
She SucceedsEpisode 9: She Was the CEO of NVTC and Advisor to the President - Bobbie KilbergIn episode 9, I interviewed Bobbie Kilberg. Ms. Kilberg was the CEO of the Northern Virginia Technology Council for 22 years and grew the company to 350,000 members and 1,000 local companies. Additionally, at 41, she was Associate Counsel to President Ford and Deputy Assistant to the President to President Bush.
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2022-04-1815 min
She SucceedsEpisode 8: A Recap of Season 2 - Creating an Impact Through LeadershipIn episode 8, I provide a recap of season 2, highlighting the most important parts from each episode. In season 2, I met with three women who make an impact: Meredith Bunting (Former fitness center director and author), Emily Skor (CEO of Growth Energy), and Kelly Lake (CEO of Continuing Education of the Bar).
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2022-04-1106 min
She SucceedsEpisode 7: She is the CEO of CEB, Educating California's Law System - Kelly LakeIn episode 7, I interviewed Kelly Lake, the CEO of Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB). Continuing Education of the Bar provides practical legal resources to help lawyers achieve success. Prior to joining Continuing Education of the Bar, she was vice president of platforms for Thomson Reuters. If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to hit the download button, so I can reach more listeners.Find more information about She Succeeds here.Follow She Succeeds on Instagram @theshesucceedspodcast.
2022-03-2816 min
She SucceedsEpisode 6: She leads Growth Energy, Achieving Energy Independence in the US - Emily SkorIn episode 6, I interviewed Emily Skor, the CEO of Growth Energy. Growth Energy is the nation's premier trade association working to advance pro-biofuel policies and expand consumer access to higher blends of ethanol.If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to hit the download button, so I can reach more listeners.Find more information about She Succeeds here.
2022-03-1422 min
She SucceedsEpisode 5: She Found Positivity and Success Through Fitness and Identity - Meredith BuntingIn episode 4, I interviewed Meredith Bunting, the author of Cutting and Pasting Truth: Snapshots of a Life Lived Through Faith and Fitness. Through her book, she was able to explore her identity and happiness throughout her life.If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to hit the download button, so I can reach more listeners.Find more information about She Succeeds here.Follow She Succeeds on instagram @theshesucceedspodcast
2022-02-2815 min
She SucceedsEpisode 4: A Recap of Season 1 - Overcoming the Challenge of Starting a BusinessIn episode 4, I will provide a recap of season 1, highlighting the most important parts from each episode. In season 1, I met with three entrepreneurs: Jill Nelson (Entrepreneur of Ruby Receptionist), Meena Krishnan (Entrepreneur and CEO of Inoventures LLC and CEO of SciMetrika), and Anthea Stratigos (CEO Outsell Inc.). If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to hit the download button, so I can reach more listeners.Find more information about She Succeeds here.
2022-02-1407 min
She SucceedsEpisode 3: She Co-Founded Outsell Inc., Impacting the Information Industry - Anthea StratigosIn episode 3, I interviewed Anthea Stratigos, the CEO and co-founder of Outsell Incorporated. Outsell provides services and products that help analyze events and trends that affect the information industry. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Ms. Stratigos! If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to hit the download button, so I can reach more listeners.Find more information about She Succeeds here.
2022-01-3114 min
She SucceedsAbout Your Host: Meet Meredith VorndranHi everyone! This is a quick episode about myself. So, for those of you were wondering how I got started, what some of my hobbies are, and why I think She Succeeds is important, this is the episode for you. If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to hit the download button, so I can reach more listeners.Find more information about She Succeeds here.
2022-01-2405 min
She SucceedsEpisode 2: She Started Inoventures LLC and is the CEO of SciMetrika - Meena KrishnanIn episode 2, I interviewed Meena Krishnan. Meena is the CEO of two successful companies; SciMetrika, which provides Public Health solutions such as COVID 19 prevention to CDC, FDA/HHS, and the company she started, Inoventures LLC, which provides software development and systems integration services. She is also the Director of the Board at FVC Bank. Throughout her life, Meena has learned so much about the mindset you must have to be successful and happy, and she shares incredible insight on how she found success.If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to hit the download button, so I...
2022-01-1716 min
She SucceedsEpisode 1: She is the Entrepreneur of Ruby Receptionist, Providing Live Call Answering - Jill NelsonIn episode 1, In episode 9, I interviewed Jill Nelson. Ms. Nelson founded the company Ruby Receptionists. Ruby is an online platform in which businesses can hire virtual assistants, specifically receptionists, to answer the phone at all hours of the day. Ruby currently has over 600 employees and 10,000 customers.
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2022-01-0324 min
SALTovation: Making Sense of State and Local TaxPassion for the work with Judy VorndranTo wrap up the “Meet the Team” series, hosts Meredith Smith and Alexander Korzhen speak with our very own Judy Vorndran in this episode of the SALTovation podcast. Judy talks about her more than 20 years of experience in public accounting. She shares how her mom contributed to her decision to pursue a business degree and how she carries her passion into her work. Judy also talks about her involvement with the Family Resource Center Association (FRCA) and why she loves to travel. Listen for Judy’s advice for women who are wanting to start or are starting their own busine...
2021-04-1951 min
SALTovation: Making Sense of State and Local Tax10 Years of SALT with Meredith SmithIn this episode of the SALTovation podcast, Alexander Korzhen takes over hosting duties as he speaks with Meredith Smith, state and local tax manager, and our very own Judy Vorndran. Recently celebrating her 10 year anniversary, Meredith is the most veteran person at TaxOps in state and local tax (SALT). She shares what changes she has seen at TaxOps as well as in the small and medium market. She also discusses how she balances her time between SALT and federal tax. Listen as she describes what success means to her and if she feels she has achieved it.
2021-04-0540 min
SALTovation: Making Sense of State and Local TaxConnecting to your clients with Stacey RobertsIn this episode of the SALTovation podcast, we speak with Stacey Roberts, State and Local Tax Director, and our very own Judy Vorndran.Stacey talks about what she’s learned working in Chicago, the Pacific Northwest and Denver. She also shares how she connects with her clients to create a good working relationship. Questions asked and answered in this Episode:What did Stacey learn working for markets in Chicago, the Pacific Northwest and Denver?How has Stacey grounded and connected to her...
2021-01-2549 min