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RESILIENT NOW PODCASTEpisode 2: Meet Nikki Winston | From Losing Her Mother & Finding Strength Through GriefEpisode 2: Nikki Winston | Finding Strength Through Grief After Losing Her Mother
In this heartfelt episode of the Resilient Now Podcast, host Liliana Brown sits down with Nikki Winston as she shares her powerful story of love, loss, and resilience.
Nikki opens up about the devastating loss of her mother and the emotional journey that followed. With honesty and grace, she reflects on how grief transformed her life and the healing practices that helped her rebuild from within. Her story is a touching reminder that even in our darkest moments, we can rediscover strength, hope, and purpose.
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#CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with NikkiLost Your Job But Found Yourself: Navigating Layoffs and Career TransitionWhat happens when your job disappears, but your bills and ambition Donât? In this raw and powerful episode of Career Convosâ˘ď¸ with Nikki, I talk candidly about what it really feels like to be laid off, and how to navigate the messy middle between endings and new beginnings.From that gut-punch calendar invite from your boss and HR that changes everything to the silence that follows, this episode is your voice of reason and reminder: you may have lost your job, but you havenât lost yourself. We get into:How to emotionally and strategically handle b...2025-04-2435 min#CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with NikkiCPA Exam: How to Mentally Prepare for the Stress, Pressure, and Study DemandsGoing back to the basics with the CPA exam. Before you start studying for any section or buying course materials, thereâs a very important question you must ask yourself: are you MENTALLY prepared for the CPA exam?Iâm publishing a Financial Statements Overview session soon but for now, listen to this super important conversation about getting your head in the game and get ready to beat the CPA exam. Transistor.fm #podcast #accountingandaccountants #cpaexamreview #cpacandidate #womeninaccounting https://www.nikkwinstoncpa.com/cpaexam
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2024-11-1930 min#CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with NikkiI Donât Like My Job: When Itâs Not the Job, Itâs YouNikki Winston, CPA: Okay. So I wanna talk today to those of you who have ever left a job because you didn't like it. You maybe were bored with what you were doing. Maybe it was beneath you, or you just did not feel like you were adding any value. You didn't understand how the work that you do at your desk is part of something bigger or something grander that makes the department better or faster or provide some deeper insights that weren't there before.The thing that we need to talk about today and the...2024-07-2719 min#CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with NikkiPublic Accounting vs. Industry: How to Choose the Right Career Path in AccountingIn this episode of Career Convos with Nikki, I share my personal journey navigating the choice between public accounting and industry. I talk about the early career pressures I faced, the stigma around public accounting, and why I intentionally chose a different path. I also discuss the challenges of job hopping, finding the right fit, and how I learned to trust my instincts when it comes to career moves.I reflect on my time at GE, where I truly grew professionally and developed deep expertise in capital markets and securitization. I explain why it took me almost...2024-07-1334 min#CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with NikkiThe Authentic Way to Show Up to Work and Be Unapologetic About ItThis episode of #CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with Nikki is about: Speaking up in meetings, letting your presence be knownHaving an agenda for your meetings - even if you create your ownEverything you think and feel doesn't need to be put in the universeOwn the energy that you bring into the environmentWhether you're at the office or at the house, get dressed for workThere's nothing "soft" about soft skills, they're transferable and they can take you farThere are things at work that you can't control, but there are things that you can control: your appearance, your energy, your attitude, and your effor...2024-06-2220 min#CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with NikkiUpward Influence: How to Lead and Manage Regardless of Your Pay GradeDonât assume that your manager really knows what you're up to at work. They too have a career to manage + other people, so your stuff isnât always top of mind. Join me to explore practical ways to manage upward and use your influence, regardless of your job title. From improving communication to highlighting your achievements effectively, this episode of #CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with Nikki gives you the tools to steer your career. Learn how to navigate office dynamics confidently so your hard work gets noticed. Tap in and discover how to shape your professional journey strategica...2023-09-2325 min#CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with NikkiBurnout, Corporate Drama, and Networking in a Remote WorldYou're burned out at work. Before you go looking for a new job, ask yourself: What are you running TO, or what are you running away FROM?In this episode of Career Convos with Nikki, I'm talking about burnout, corporate drama, and the challenges of networking in a remote world. With over one-third of employees looking for new jobs and more than 7.8 million people having already left their positions, burnout is a significant issue we can't ignore. I'll explore a crucial question: Are you running to something better or running away from your current situation?...2023-08-1931 min#CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with Nikki#CareerConvosâ˘ď¸: Essential Career Coaching for AccountantsWelcome to CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with Nikki, the podcast thatâs all about owning your career and showing up as your authentic self. Whether youâre preparing for the CPA exam, navigating the corporate world, or building your own business, this is the career coaching you need to elevate your career. Iâm Nikki, a CPA, corporate accounting executive, and WERKin' Momma with a passion for sharing career experiences and guidance for accounting and finance professionals. Do you have a professional development budget at work? I dare you ask for one. Each episode is a conversatio...2023-07-2202 min
#CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with NikkiCareer Q&A: Should You Still Give Notice When Leaving a Toxic Job?Are you looking for answers to questions about your career? Email me your career questions and I'll answer on an upcoming episode of #CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with Nikki. Career Q&A: should I still give notice if I leave a job because of a toxic workplace?My answer is YES.Donât let a toxic workplace dictate how you carry yourself. Handle professional situations with grace no matter what. For these reasons:Somebodyâs coming into that job after you. Donât make it harder for them because of what you had going on. I...2023-05-2509 min#CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with NikkiEmbracing Discomfort: The Career and Life Shifts That Only Hard Seasons BringIn this episode of Career Convos⢠with Nikki, I reflect on the important lessons I learned during the challenging process of buying a new construction home. I dive into why discomfort is essential for growth and how pushing through uncomfortable situations, whether voluntary or involuntary, builds resilience and prepares you for bigger wins ahead.I share personal stories about patience, managing uncertainty, and staying focused on the prize despite setbacks and delays. From navigating supply chain issues to balancing emotions, I talk about embracing discomfort as a necessary part of any meaningful journey.If you ar...2022-10-0824 min
Sports Gumbo with Eric PierreNikki WinstonIn this episode, the Huddle Guys continue their Women in Accounting series by featuring Nikki Winston, Accounting Coach, Writer, Podcaster, and Blogger. Nikki is an alum of The Ohio State University, and during recent visit to the campus she reflected on the Accounting 101 professor (and the actual lecture hall) that piqued her interest in the profession. In addition to liking the subject matter, Nikki saw the accounting field as one that was practical, offered stability, and afforded professionals an opportunity to charge a premium for their expertise.
While Nikki Winston is an advocate for more African American...2022-07-2651 min
What's Your "And"?489: Nikki Winston is an Accountant & House Cleaner [podcast]Nikki Winston, founder of the Winston CPA Group, talks about her passion for cleaning, how it applies to her organizational skills at work, providing a space for individuals to be themselves at work, and much more!2022-05-1828 min#CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with NikkiItâs OK to Be a Beginner: Evolving, Upskilling, and Leveling Up at WorkIn this episode of #CareerConvos⢠with Nikki I open up about embracing discomfort during some of the most challenging times in my career and personal life. I share how I made the difficult decision to leave a toxic job without having another lined up and how that led me to fully invest in my businesses. From there I talk about how Microsoft found me when I was clear on what I wanted next and how stepping into a new leadership role meant going back to being a beginner and embracing that vulnerability. I discuss why discomfort is essential for gr...2022-05-0732 min
The WERKin' Mommas PodcastMad Moms: My Kids Get on my Nerves!Honest Motherhood: My Kids Get on my DAMN Nerves.Â
I'm pretty sure there's gonna be comments and perspectives coming from all directions about this episode. I'm saying something that needs to be said first and foremost. But often as mommas, we're shunned or bashed for vocalizing certain things that we deal with every day. I've been a mom for almost 15 years, I can say that every moment and every day has not been rosy and fun and exciting and happy-go-lucky and the world smells like flowers type-thing. Â
Who Left Their Clothes on the Floor...2021-11-0731 min
Black and DyslexicEp.6 | Bad Azz Parent Advocate with Nikki FrancisJoin Winifred A. Winston and LeDerick Horne with Nikki Francis for another Bad Azz Parent segment. Nikki discusses her journey advocating for her daughter in Maryland public schools and as well as in North Carolina. She shares how instrumental her daughterâs self awareness was in her decision to leave the traditional public school system and decide to homeschool her daughter, more specifically join a Co-op.2021-11-031h 12#CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with NikkiEp 20. Crushing Goals (or NOT) During Quarantine2021-05-1528 min#CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with NikkiEp 19. LLCs Explained2021-05-0816 min#CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with NikkiEp 18. An LLC Might Not Work For You2021-05-0124 min#CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with NikkiLife Lessons from the CPA Exam: What This Process Really Teaches You2021-04-241h 01#CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with NikkiEp 16. Out here in these Covid-19 streets2021-04-1724 min#CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with NikkiQuit Your Job Gracefully: How to Leave Without Burning Bridges or Playing YourselfHey yâall. Iâm Nikki Winston and welcome to #CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with Nikki. Iâm a mompreneur, CPA, and writer sharing real career advice, CPA exam tips, and the highs and lows of balancing work and motherhood.Today I want to talk about how to leave a job the right way. Employees donât quit companies they quit people. Usually toxic managers or environments. Sometimes itâs just time to grow even if itâs emotional.Here is my advice for bowing out gracefully. First tell your immediate manager before anyone else. Have an honest conversation abo...2021-03-2724 min#CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with NikkiUnlock Your Dream Job: Know What You Want and Move with Intention in Your CareerIn this episode of Career Convos with Nikki, I dive into three important interview questions that can help you avoid landing in a job that doesnât fit your style or goals. Drawing from my own experiences, I talk about why itâs crucial to ask about what itâs really like to work somewhere, the leadership style of your potential manager, and why the last person left the role youâre interviewing for.I share real stories about dealing with micromanagement, toxic environments, and how knowing the right questions to ask can save you from frustration and burn...2021-03-2034 min#CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with NikkiCPA Exam Tips: How to Approach and Work Through Simulations2021-03-1315 min#CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with NikkiCareerConvosâ˘ď¸ Q&A: The Career-Defining Advice That My First Real Boss Gave MeIn this deeply personal episode of CareerConvosâ˘ď¸, I reflect on my very first job fresh out of college, the awkward, eye-opening, and invaluable lessons that shaped my career path. From the handwritten thank-you note that set me apart to navigating a manufacturing facility in stilettos and steel toes, this story is about showing up authentically and embracing the unspoken realities of corporate America.I share how early challenges, tough love from my first real boss, and relentless curiosity pushed me to grow beyond the numbers and into a confident professional who knows how to navigate complex environments. If y...2021-03-0639 min
The WERKin' Mommas PodcastMommy Moment: Iâm Cleaning Up So I Can CookLetâs throw perfection to the wayside and talk about this mom struggle.
When you need to cook but you gotta clean the kitchen first then you ask the kids to clean and they do it halfway so you end up doing it anyway. By then youâve loaded the dishwasher, cleaned out the refrigerator, wiped everything down, swept and mopped the floor and youâre exhausted - and not 1 pot is on the stove. This is just 1 of the many WTF moments we deal with as moms.
Iâm making...2021-03-0640 min
The WERKin' Mommas PodcastEp 35. Mommy Moment Iâm Cleaning Up So I Can CookLetâs throw perfection to the wayside and talk about this mom struggle.When you need to cook but you gotta clean the kitchen first then you ask the kids to clean and they do it halfway so you end up doing it anyway. By then youâve loaded the dishwasher, cleaned out the refrigerator, wiped everything down, swept and mopped the floor and youâre exhausted - and not 1 pot is on the stove. This is just 1 of the many WTF moments we deal with as moms. Iâm making dishwater and wiping the counters down but...2021-03-0639 min#CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with NikkiEp 11. How I Got Here2021-02-2044 min#CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with NikkiThe Importance of Your Midyear Review at Work: How to Use It to Get What You DeserveI was feeling great in this episode of #CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with Nikki and also shared part of my fitness journey. I wasn't progressing toward my fitness goals the way I'd hoped. That required me to up my effort and do something different. I needed to reasses my workouts, eating habits, and the barriers to getting where I wanted to be. I invested in a trainer, started meal planning, and had to prioritize doing the work. The result was looking and feeling better but also the discipline of showing up knowing that it's going to be wildly uncomfortable now, but w...2021-02-1308 min#CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with NikkiThe Unicorn: Being a Black Female Millennial CPA in Corporate AmericaIn this episode of CareerConvosâ˘ď¸, I dive into the critical role of midyear reviews and ongoing one-on-one conversations with your manager. Drawing from my own experience at GE, where transparent feedback and active career conversations shaped my growth, I share why checking in regularly with your boss is essential for professional development.Whether your company has formal review processes or not, having candid conversations about your progress, goals, and areas for improvement can prevent surprises come year-end evaluations and open doors for advancement. I also share practical tips on how to initiate these discussions and why owning your...2021-02-0644 min#CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with NikkiEp 8. Do YOU.2021-01-3004 min#CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with NikkiEp 6. Credit Score Tips: Don't Pay Your Credit Card Off2021-01-1630 min
The WERKin' Mommas Podcast34. You Can Be Sued If You Have an LLC!All of the business owners, entrepreneurs, girl bosses, startups, boutiques, course creators, freelancers, and gig workers with LLCs - this episode is for you.Treat đđ˝ your đđ˝ business đđ˝ like đđ˝ a đđ˝ business.Too many entrepreneurs form businesses without fully understanding the implications of selecting an LLC.You chose an LLC because you saw somebody else do it but have you considered the tax impact of that? What about if you want to sell and be acquired later?Did you know that you can STILL be sued even if you have an LLC?Listen to this episode for how...2020-12-0321 min
The WERKin' Mommas PodcastYou Can Be Sued If You Have an LLC!All of the business owners, entrepreneurs, girl bosses, startups, boutiques, course creators, freelancers, and gig workers with LLCs - this episode is for you.
Treat đđ˝ your đđ˝ business đđ˝ like đđ˝ a đđ˝ business.
Too many entrepreneurs form businesses without fully understanding the implications of selecting an LLC.
You chose an LLC because you saw somebody else do it but have you considered the tax impact of that? What about if you want to sell and be acquired later?
Did you know that you can STILL be sued even if...2020-12-0322 min#CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with NikkiEp 5. Entrepreneurship, New Job & Interview Questions2020-11-2135 min#CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with NikkiRecruiters and Job Hopping: How to Answer Why You Left Your Last JobHey yâall, Iâm Nikki Winston and welcome to #CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with Nikki. Today Iâm talking about job hopping and the debate around whether itâs good or bad for your career. Early in my career, I moved around a lot for different reasons â relocations, divestitures, bad culture, or toxic managers. I believe if you hate your job, you shouldnât stay just to build tenure. Being unhappy at work hurts you and the team.I also discuss the importance of building real relationships with recruiters before expecting them to find you a job. Itâs about long-term co...2020-11-1423 min
The WERKin' Mommas Podcast31. Learning & Unlearning as a MomIâm going through a transition as a mother. Iâm in this torn space of giving my kids the space to grow, develop, and learn, but Iâm still looking at them like the 2-year-olds I chased after to make sure they didnât fall or play with the sockets. In my transition as a mom, Iâm in a delicate space where Iâm trying to make sure the teaching is there for my kids. I say that because I want them to be in tune with their feelings and being comfortable openly expressing how they feel, and fe...2020-11-1320 min
The WERKin' Mommas PodcastLearning & Unlearning as a MomIâm going through a transition as a mother. Iâm in this torn space of giving my kids the space to grow, develop, and learn, but Iâm still looking at them like the 2-year-olds I chased after to make sure they didnât fall or play with the sockets.
In my transition as a mom, Iâm in a delicate space where Iâm trying to make sure the teaching is there for my kids. I say that because I want them to be in tune with their feelings and being comfortable openly expre...2020-11-1321 min
The WERKin' Mommas Podcast30. #CareerConvos Quit Your Job GracefullyBroadcasting live from Midtown Atlanta. Itâs such a vibe today - beautiful, sunny 75 degree day. Not too many people, I just had lunch and finished writing a blog and I wanna talk about the J O B. Letâs talk about work. Letâs talk about when you ready to chuck up the deuces and quit your job to that job thatâs no longer serving you - or maybe it never served you to begin with. Whatever the reason is for wanting to quit your job, make sure you do it gracefully no matter the situ...2020-11-1224 min
The WERKin' Mommas Podcast#CareerConvos: Quit Your Job GracefullyLet your network know that youâre tuned in! Use the hashtag #WERKinMommas and tag me, @NikkWinstonCPA, on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
Broadcasting live from Midtown Atlanta. Itâs such a vibe today - beautiful, sunny 75 degree day. Not too many people, I just had lunch and finished writing a blog and I wanna talk about the J O B.
#CareerConvos: Quit Your Job Gracefully
Letâs talk about work. Letâs talk about when you ready to chuck up the deuces and quit your job to that job thatâs no longer servi...2020-11-1224 min#CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with NikkiEp 3. You're Consistently Inconsistent2020-11-0711 min#CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with NikkiEp 2. Self-inflicted Setbacks, Part 22020-10-3129 min
The WERKin' Mommas Podcast29. BONUS Episode: Being Consistently InconsistentHey yâall, Iâm Nikki Winston, and welcome to The WERKinâ Mommas podcast. Iâm a mompreneur, CPA, and award-winning writer with my career advice featured in your favorite magazines. Iâm sharing the accounting tips entrepreneurs need to know, CPA exam study tips, and career advice that millennials need to win in these corporate streets. Youâll also hear the frolics and frustrations of a mother to 2 growing kids. Let your network know that youâre listening to this episode by using the hashtag #WERKinMommas and tag me, @NikkWinstonCPA, on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. It doesnât mat...2020-10-2711 min
The WERKin' Mommas PodcastBeing Consistently InconsistentHey yâall, Iâm Nikki Winston, and welcome to The WERKinâ Mommas podcast. Iâm a mompreneur, CPA, and award-winning writer with my career advice featured in your favorite magazines. Iâm sharing the accounting tips entrepreneurs need to know, CPA exam study tips, and career advice that millennials need to win in these corporate streets. Youâll also hear the frolics and frustrations of a mother to 2 growing kids.
Let your network know that youâre listening to this episode by using the hashtag #WERKinMommas and tag me, @NikkWinstonCPA, on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.2020-10-2713 min#CareerConvosâ˘ď¸ with NikkiEp 1. Self-inflicted Setbacks2020-10-2413 min
The WERKin' Mommas Podcast#CareerConvos: Unlock Your Dream JobHey yâall, Iâm Nikki Winston, and welcome to The WERKinâ Mommas podcast. Iâm a mompreneur, CPA, and award-winning blogger with my content creations & career advice featured in some cool places like T-Mobile for Business, Bloomberg " Accounting & Tax, Coursera, and the Journal of Accountancy.
Iâm sharing the accounting tips that business owners need to know, proven methods to make CPA exam studying less stressful, and the career advice and life skills you need to win. Youâll also hear the frolics and frustrations of a mother to 2 growing kids.Â
My guests and I speak the unfil...2020-10-2035 min
The WERKin' Mommas Podcast27. Unlock Your Dream JobHey yâall, Iâm Nikki Winston, and welcome to The WERKinâ Mommas podcast. Iâm a mompreneur, CPA, and award-winning blogger with my career advice featured in your favorite magazines. Iâm sharing the accounting tips that business owners need to know, proven methods to make CPA exam studying less stressful, and the career advice and life skills you need to win. Youâll also hear the frolics and frustrations of a mother to 2 growing kids. My guests and I speak the unfiltered, unedited truth, and have real conversations about what it really means to DO THE WORK. Grab your water...2020-10-2034 min
The WERKin' Mommas Podcast26. Business Goals, Mommy Meltdowns, + Some WTF MomentsCPA EXAM COACHING PROGRAMSLaunched the CPA exam coaching programs. Thereâs a lot of the nontechnical and more long-term strategies that I share in my CPA exam programs because those aspects are lacking. Sadly, we as black professionals are a part of the non-elite 1% of black CPAs - weâre actually less than 1%, more like 0.7%. My goal with launching my CPA exam coaching programs is to increase that number by providing the strategies and experiences that black CPA candidates particularly need. Everyday on LinkedIn I get messages from future CPAs about exam strategies and how to pa...2020-09-1728 min
The WERKin' Mommas PodcastBusiness Goals, Mommy Meltdowns, + Some WTF MomentsCPA EXAM COACHING PROGRAMS
Launched the CPA exam coaching programs. Thereâs a lot of the nontechnical and more long-term strategies that I share in my CPA exam programs because those aspects are lacking. Sadly, we as black professionals are a part of the non-elite 1% of black CPAs - weâre actually less than 1%, more like 0.7%. My goal with launching my CPA exam coaching programs is to increase that number by providing the strategies and experiences that black CPA candidates particularly need.Â
Everyday on LinkedIn I get messages from future CPAs about exam strategies and how t...2020-09-1729 min
The WERKin' Mommas Podcast25. #CareerConvos: The Best Career Advice I Ever GotThe WERKin' Mommas podcast is the business plan for entrepreneurs, the how-to & WTF guide for busy moms and the coat-tail pulling career advice millennials need to win in the corporate world.Nikki Winston is a mom, CPA, and career development expert who put all the "what-ifs" aside and launched her podcast. Her career advice is featured in Forbes, the Ellevate Network, Readerâs Digest and many other publications.Connect with Nikki: Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | Website | PodcastWelcome to Season 2 of The WERKinâ Mommas podcast!The best career advice I ever got didn't "hit"...2020-08-2339 min
The WERKin' Mommas Podcast#CareerConvos: The Best Career Advice I Ever GotHey yâall, Iâm Nikki Winston, and welcome to The WERKinâ Mommas podcast. Iâm a mompreneur, CPA, and award-winning blogger with my content creations & career advice featured in some cool places like T-Mobile for Business, Bloomberg Accounting & Tax, Coursera, and the Journal of Accountancy.
Iâm sharing the accounting tips that business owners need to know, proven methods to make CPA exam studying less stressful, and the career advice and life skills you need to win. Youâll also hear the frolics and frustrations of a mother to 2 growing kids.Â
My guests and I speak the unfil...2020-08-2340 min
The WERKin' Mommas Podcast24. Crushing Goals (or NOT) During QuarantineThe WERKin' Mommas podcast is the business plan for entrepreneurs, the how-to & WTF guide for busy moms and the coat-tail pulling career advice millennials need to win in the corporate world.Nikki Winston is a mom, CPA, and career development expert who put all the "what-ifs" aside and launched her podcast. Her career advice is featured in Forbes, the Ellevate Network, Readerâs Digest and many other publications.Connect with Nikki: Instagram|LinkedIn|Twitter|Website|PodcastWelcome to Season 2 of The WERKinâ Mommas podcast!This quarantine has had everybody in their feelings and...2020-08-0228 min