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The Go Beyond Therapy PodcastWhen both of you are wired differently: Navigating emotions as a neurodivergent parent of a neurodivergent childIn this heartfelt episode of the Go Beyond Therapy Podcast, host Samantha Taylor explores the unique emotional challenges that come with being a neurodivergent parent raising a neurodivergent child. From sensory clashes to emotional overwhelm, Samantha shares personal reflections and practical, gentle strategies to help you navigate the rollercoaster of parenting when both you and your child are wired differently.
This episode offers validation, practical tools, and a reminder that you’re not alone in feeling stretched thin. It's a must-listen for parents who are constantly juggling regulation, routine, and self-compassion in their everyday lives.
Ep...2025-06-0516 min
The Go Beyond Therapy PodcastIs it sensory or behaviour? Understanding the 'why' behind behaviourIn this episode of the Go Beyond Therapy Podcast, host Samantha Taylor dives into one of the most common questions asked by parents: Is this sensory or behavioural? With warmth and clarity, Samantha helps unpack what’s happening beneath the surface when children have meltdowns, shutdowns, or explosive reactions—and why it’s rarely ever “just behaviour.”
You’ll hear how sensory processing, emotional regulation, unmet needs, and even transitions can all play a role in how children express themselves. This episode also explores the power of co-regulation, how to track patterns in your child’s behaviour, and...2025-05-2911 min
The Go Beyond Therapy PodcastThe invisible load: What no one seesIn this episode, host Samantha Taylor dives into the often-unseen emotional and mental load carried by parents and caregivers of neurodivergent children or those with additional needs. From managing therapy appointments and navigating NDIS paperwork to being the emotional anchor for an entire household—this episode shines a light on the weight parents quietly carry.
Samantha gently unpacks what the "invisible load" really looks like and why it's so exhausting, even when it doesn’t appear “busy” on paper. She offers compassionate, realistic strategies for easing that pressure—without adding more to your to-do list. You’ll also hear po...2025-05-2012 min
The Go Beyond Therapy Podcast“How Can I Help You Right Now?” – The magic of one simple questionIn this episode, Samantha Taylor shares one powerful question that can completely shift a moment of meltdown into a moment of connection: “How can I help you right now?”
Samantha walks us through how this simple question creates space for co-regulation, reduces power struggles, and turns frustration into curiosity. Whether your child is non-verbal, overwhelmed, or struggling to express what they need, this approach opens the door to emotional safety—for both of you.
You’ll also hear real-life strategies for adjusting this question depending on your child’s age and communication style, and how co-regulat...2025-04-0913 min
The Go Beyond Therapy PodcastUnderstanding executive functioning: Helping kids manage the unmanageableIn this episode of the Go Beyond Therapy Podcast, Samantha Taylor dives deep into the topic of executive functioning—the set of mental skills that help children manage daily tasks, stay organized, and focus on goals.
Samantha explains what executive functioning is, common challenges children face, and how these skills impact success in school, home, and social settings. She shares practical strategies and tools for parents, educators, and therapists to support children in developing stronger executive functioning skills.
Whether it’s struggling to follow multi-step instructions, forgetting school items, or finding transitions difficult, this episode offe...2025-03-1322 min
The Go Beyond Therapy PodcastWelcome to The Go Beyond Therapy PodcastWelcome to the very first episode of the Go Beyond Therapy Podcast! Host Samantha Taylor introduces herself and the vision behind this new platform. With over 10 years in the disability sector and 5 years as an Occupational Therapist, Samantha shares her journey in founding Go Beyond Therapy and how it has grown over the years.
In this episode, Samantha reflects on the challenges faced by clinicians, families, and children with additional needs—particularly during the Melbourne COVID lockdowns—and how these experiences shaped a holistic, team-based approach to therapy. Samantha also discusses the range of services offered by Go B...2025-03-0506 min
Sam Taylor PodcastShort Clip - The Nexus of Organizational Behaviour and Various Fields with Dr. Anika Cloutier
Don't miss this engaging exploration of Organizational Behaviour's role in driving success in various fields.
Dr. Anika Cloutier's Info:
https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/rsb/faculty-and-staff/our-faculty/anika-cloutier.html
Anika.Cloutier@dal.ca
Dr. Dana Kabat-Farr's Info:
https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/rsb/faculty-and-staff/our-faculty/dana-kabat-farr.html
kabatfarr@dal.ca
Samantha Taylor's Info:
https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/rsb/faculty-and-staff/our-faculty/samantha-taylor.html
samantha.taylor@dal.ca2023-08-2301 min
Sam Taylor PodcastShort Clip - Organizational Behaviour Decoded with Dr. Dana Kabat-FarrDiscover the magic that happens when behavioural insights merge with management strategies, unlocking the secrets to a thriving organizational culture. Don't miss this engaging exploration of Organizational Behaviour's role in driving success in various fields.
Dr. Anika Cloutier's Info:
https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/rsb/faculty-and-staff/our-faculty/anika-cloutier.html
Anika.Cloutier@dal.ca
Dr. Dana Kabat-Farr's Info:
https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/rsb/faculty-and-staff/our-faculty/dana-kabat-farr.html
kabatfarr@dal.ca
Samantha Taylor's Info:
https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/rsb/faculty-and-staff/our-faculty/samantha-taylor.html
samantha.taylor@dal.ca2023-08-1903 min
Sam Taylor PodcastShort Clip - Profs' Picks & PodcastsJoin Sam as she sits down with Drs. Dana Kabat-Farr and Anika Cloutier for a quick and dynamic discussion on top podcast and reading picks for management and commerce students. Tune in for expert insights and exciting content that will inspire your journey in the world of business!
Dr. Anika Cloutier:
https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/rsb/faculty-and-staff/our-faculty/anika-cloutier.html
Anika.Cloutier@dal.ca
Dr. Dana Kabat-Farr:
https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/rsb/faculty-and-staff/our-faculty/dana-kabat-farr.html
kabatfarr@d...2023-08-1205 min
Sam Taylor PodcastShort Clip - Success Deconstructed: What It MeansIn this captivating short, these esteemed academics share their unique perspectives and insights on the elusive nature of success.
Dr. Anika Cloutier:
https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/rsb/faculty-and-staff/our-faculty/anika-cloutier.html
Anika.Cloutier@dal.ca
Dr. Dana Kabat-Farr:
https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/rsb/faculty-and-staff/our-faculty/dana-kabat-farr.html
kabatfarr@dal.ca
Samantha Taylor:
https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/rsb/faculty-and-staff/our-faculty/samantha-taylor.html
samantha.taylor@dal.ca2023-08-0902 min
Sam Taylor PodcastUnlocking Success - The Human Side of Management: Drs. Anika Cloutier & Dana Kabat-FarrJoin Sam as she sits down with her colleagues from Dalhousie University, Drs. Dana Kabat-Farr and Anika Cloutier. Together, they delve into the fascinating world of Organizational Behaviour, unravelling its significance and how it intersects with various disciplines in management and commerce and its relevance in our everyday lives.
Get ready for an insightful discussion that goes beyond academia! The trio also candidly shares their teaching experiences at Dalhousie University, revealing the best and most challenging aspects of being educators. Discover their diverse hobbies, recommendations, and invaluable advice that'll inspire both students and professionals...2023-08-0546 min
Sam Taylor PodcastShort Clip - Layoff Lesson: Do Not Let Others Dictate Your PathLayoffs are tough to navigate because of the uncertainty that comes with disrupting one’s routine. Hear Sheldon’s takeaways from the experience and the advice he gives to all his mentees when it comes to pursuing a career path.
Sheldon's Info:
- Sheldon.Macleod@saltwire.com
- https://twitter.com/thesmacleodshow
- https://www.facebook.com/thesmacleodshow/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheldon-macleod/
Sofia's Info:
- http://ca.linkedin.com/in/sofiaerdogan
Sam...2023-08-0204 min
Sam Taylor PodcastShort Clip - Advice for Management Learners from a Broadcast ProfessionalBelieve it or not, there is an overlap between the multimedia industry and the business world. In this clip, Sheldon shares his advice for management learners for tackling challenges that emerge in the workplace.
Sheldon's Info:
- Sheldon.Macleod@saltwire.com
- https://twitter.com/thesmacleodshow
- https://www.facebook.com/thesmacleodshow/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheldon-macleod/
Sofia's Info:
- http://ca.linkedin.com/in/sofiaerdogan
Sam's Info:
- samantha...2023-07-2902 min
Sam Taylor PodcastShort Clip - The Nexus of Organizational Behaviour and Various Fields with Dr. Anika CloutierDon't miss this engaging exploration of Organizational Behaviour's role in driving success in various fields.
Dr. Anika Cloutier:
https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/rsb/faculty-and-staff/our-faculty/anika-cloutier.html
Anika.Cloutier@dal.ca
Dr. Dana Kabat-Farr:
https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/rsb/faculty-and-staff/our-faculty/dana-kabat-farr.html
kabatfarr@dal.ca
Samantha Taylor:
https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/rsb/faculty-and-staff/our-faculty/samantha-taylor.html
samantha.taylor@dal.ca2023-07-2601 min
Sam Taylor PodcastShort Clip - Opening the Door to Insightful ConversationsSheldon has spent his career talking to people of various backgrounds and personalities. It’s not always easy to get people to open up and share their personal stories and perspectives but Sheldon has mastered the art of conversation. In this short video, Sheldon explains the key to overcoming shyness to allow an open-ended conversation to take place.
Sheldon's Info:
- Sheldon.Macleod@saltwire.com
- https://twitter.com/thesmacleodshow
- https://www.facebook.com/thesmacleodshow/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheldon-macleod/
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Sam Taylor PodcastThe Power of Stories - Lessons from a Broadcast Professional: Sheldon MacLeodStories are deeply rooted in human existence, allowing us to be authentic and forge connections with others. Some stories are easy to share, while others, not so much. That doesn’t make them any less worth hearing. So how do we create a space that’s conducive to thought-sharing? In this episode, Sheldon MacLeod tells us his story about working in the multimedia industry and how his career journey led him to become a broadcast professional with his podcast Thinking Out Loud with Sheldon MacLeod. He also shares his personal experience on navigating career choices and the advice he give...2023-07-2239 min
Sam Taylor PodcastShort Clip - Creating a Space that Fosters Community and CollaborationIn this short clip Philippe Mongeon talks about converting his office into a coworking space.
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/5aMb6wRMv_k
Dr. Philippe Mongeon's Info:
pmongeon@dal.ca
https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/school-of-information-management/faculty-staff/faculty/philippe-mongeon.html
Janines’s Info:
jn544109@dal.ca
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/janine-mcgregor-b823271a4
Sam's Info:
samantha.taylor@dal.ca
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b935582023-07-1903 min
Sam Taylor PodcastShort Clip - Characteristics of TED Presenters and the Impact of VideosIn this short clip Philippe Mongeon talks about his research on the relationship between the characteristics of TED presenters and the impact of videos.
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/5aMb6wRMv_k
Check out his research on the topic: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0062403
Dr. Philippe Mongeon's Info:
pmongeon@dal.ca
https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/school-of-information-management/faculty-staff/faculty/philippe-mongeon.html
Janines’s Info:
jn544109@dal.ca
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/janine-mcgregor-b823271a4
Sam's Info:
samantha.taylor@dal.ca
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b935582023-07-1508 min
Sam Taylor PodcastShort Clip - Minority of Researchers Receiving the Majority of Funds Through GrantsIn this short clip, Philippe Mongeon talks about the minority of researchers receiving the majority of funds through grants.
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/5aMb6wRMv_k
Check out his research on the topic: https://academic.oup.com/rev/article-abstract/25/4/396/2525343?redirectedFrom=fulltext
Dr. Philippe Mongeon's Info:
pmongeon@dal.ca
https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/school-of-information-management/faculty-staff/faculty/philippe-mongeon.html
Janines’s Info:
jn544109@dal.ca
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/janine-mcgregor-b823271a4
Sam's Info:
samantha.taylor@dal.ca
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b935582023-07-1204 min
Sam Taylor PodcastShort Clip - Community Building with TomatoesIn this short clip Philippe Mongeon talks with Sam about how he uses the pomodoro technique to build community within his faculty.
Watch the entire episode here: https://youtu.be/5aMb6wRMv_k
Dr. Philippe Mongeon's Info:
pmongeon@dal.ca
https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/school-of-information-management/faculty-staff/faculty/philippe-mongeon.html
Janines’s Info:
jn544109@dal.ca
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/janine-mcgregor-b823271a4
Sam's Info:
samantha.taylor@dal.ca
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b935582023-07-0804 min
Sam Taylor PodcastBuilding a Research Community: Philippe Mongeon, PhD
Today on the podcast, Sam is speaking with Dr. Philippe Mongeon, an associate professor at the Department of Information Sciences at Dalhousie University. Philippe has a BAA from UQAM (Université du Québec à Montréal) along with a MSI and PhD from the University of Montreal. Philippe runs the Quantitative Science Studies Lab where he collaborates with multiple graduate students, post docs, and faculty members on various projects, mostly using bibliometrics. He joined Sam to discuss how he came to Dalhousie, highlights from his research, the importance of community and the problems with academic publishing. You may be interested in t...2023-07-051h 14
Sam Taylor PodcastShort Clip - Building Your Career by Saying YES! to OpportunitiesIn this short clip from episode 47, both Dr Colin Conrad and Sam
lay out various instances from their lives which have added to their skills in unexpected ways and hence both advise to take on each opportunity and give it your all as life is unexpected.
See the original episode here: https://youtu.be/-fWXI3QVD9o
Dr. Colin Conrad’s Info:
colin.conrad@dal.ca
https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/school-of-information-management/faculty-staff/faculty/colin-conrad.html
Vishu’s Info:
vishu.handa@dal.ca
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishu-handa-0bbba7254/
Sam's Info:
samantha.taylor@dal.ca
https://www.link...2023-07-0103 min
Sam Taylor PodcastEmbracing the Unknown: Exploring philosophy, management and neuroscience with Colin Conrad, IDPhDDr. Colin Conrad is an Assistant Professor at Dalhousie University and a friend of Sam’s. He is one of a relatively small number of researchers using EEG and eye tracking effectively combining computer science, philosophy, neuroscience, and management. In this episode, he joined Sam to discuss about his research, give insights to the formation of a new college at Dal, some likes and dislikes of his field and his definition of success.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Book of Why by Judea Pearl: https://www.amazon.ca/Book-Why-Science-Cause-Effect/dp/046509760X
Dr. Colin Conrad’s Info:
colin.conrad@dal.ca
htt...2023-06-291h 10
Sam Taylor PodcastShort Clip - How to Escape the “No Experience” Job LoopIn this short clip from episode 47, both Dr Colin Conrad and Sam
point out various ways to assemble job experience required to get the job you want which sometimes requires job experience.
See the original episode here: https://youtu.be/-fWXI3QVD9o
Dr. Colin Conrad’s Info:
colin.conrad@dal.ca
https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/school-of-information-management/faculty-staff/faculty/colin-conrad.html
Vishu’s Info:
vishu.handa@dal.ca
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishu-handa-0bbba7254/
Sam's Info:
samantha.taylor@dal.ca
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b935582023-06-2802 min
Sam Taylor PodcastShort Clip - Difference Between a College, Faculty, and University
In this short clip from episode 47, Dr Colin Conrad highlights the difference between the inner working of a college, faculty, and university.
See the original episode here: https://youtu.be/-fWXI3QVD9o
Dr. Colin Conrad’s Info:
colin.conrad@dal.ca
https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/school-of-information-management/faculty-staff/faculty/colin-conrad.html
Vishu’s Info:
vishu.handa@dal.ca
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishu-handa-0bbba7254/
Sam's Info:
samantha.taylor@dal.ca
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b935582023-06-2402 min
Sam Taylor PodcastFinding Your Fit with a CPA Designation: The Benefits of Changing Your Mind | Chris Grimes-GoardChris Grimes-Goard began his career as a Chartered Accountant on Canada’s west coast and has explored the many avenues of accounting since. He is now based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, as the CFO at Ocean Trout Canada. Chris shares insight on the values of making connections, taking on new roles in new provinces (more than once), and the benefits of changing your mind often and seeking new opportunities to find what else you can bring to the table.
Good reads mentioned in this episode:
- David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and th...2023-05-011h 08
Sam Taylor PodcastCreate Budgets to Create Freedom | Jeni GuidiJeni Guidi is a banker and financial advisor in Canada and is a long-time friend of Sam. Jeni joined to have a conversation and inform students about the importance of budgeting and setting financial plans, to explain the different types of Canadian bank accounts and investment accounts and the different types of "good and bad" debt.
Budgeting was discussed extensively in this episode, and Jeni shared this link to help listeners and viewers interested in learning how to make budgets: https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/make-budget.html
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Jeni's Info:
guid...2023-01-101h 33
Sam Taylor PodcastMilitary Veteran & Financial Professional | Jude St-FleurJude St-Fleur is a Canadian Armed Forces veteran, entrepreneur and military professional turned financial professional. He joined Sam to discuss his transition from the armed forces to the business world and his journey from insurmountable credit card debt to financial advisor.
For more on the Prices' Trust, visit this link: https://www.princestrust.ca/en-CA/
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Jude's Info:
jude@triforcewealth.com
LinkedIn
Sam's Info:
samantha.taylor@dal.ca
LinkedIn2022-12-1248 min
Sam Taylor PodcastPassion Trumps Everything | Rick Nason, PhD, CFARick Nason is an Associate Professor at Dalhousie where his research topics focus on enterprise & financial risk management, applied complexity science, financial crises and more. He joined Sam to discuss his path from physics to finance, working in industry and then academia and how students and recent graduates can best set themselves up for their future but most of all, to stick to being who you are.
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Rick's Info:
Dalhousie Bio
Twitter
richard.nason@dal.ca
Sam's Info:
LinkedIn
samantha.taylor@dal.c...2022-11-211h 03
Sam Taylor PodcastA Back-Country Camping and Deal Making CPA | Pat Lennox, CPA, CAPat Lennox is a CPA, CA based in Calgary Alberta. He is a world traveller, back country camper and a corporate finance professional with experience in M&A, assurance and more. He joined Sam to discuss life as an entrepreneur, how to deal with uncertainty and doing what you enjoy while working hard.
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Pat's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-lennox-ca-cpa-94a28531/
Sam's Info:
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/2022-10-311h 09
Sam Taylor PodcastCreating Your Own Journey | Katelyn Player, CPA, CAKatelyn Player is a world traveller and a CPA based in Calgary, Alberta. Katelyn obtained her CPA with PricewaterhouseCoopers and then spent time working for large and small corporations. She now works for the CPA Western School of Business of Canada. She joined Sam to discuss her journey to becoming a CPA, how and when she decided to leave Corporate Calgary and how she currently earns income while constantly travelling the world.
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Katelyn's Info: player@ualberta.ca
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyn-player-cpa-ca-8a99b458/
Sam's Info:
E...2022-10-101h 21
Sam Taylor PodcastStudying in a New Country | Xilu ChenXilu Chen is a 2022 Dalhousie University Accounting graduate and current Masters of Accounting and Finance student at the University of Toronto. She is joined Sam to discuss her decision to move from China to Canada as an international student. She shared what it is like to study in a new country, move from Halifax to Toronto and her journey from studying arts to then business.
Here is the link to the episode that Sam and Xilu were discussing: https://youtu.be/b_JHPaN2210
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Xilu's Info:
Email: xilu.chen@mail.utoronto.c...2022-09-121h 07
Sam Taylor PodcastOvercoming Obstacles | Alex MacDonaldAlex MacDonald is a 2019 Dalhousie University graduate and a 2019 University of Toronto GDip graduate. He currently works at Newlook Capital, a private equity firm based in Burlington, Ontario.
Alex joined Sam to discuss his journey from graduating at Dalhousie to his current role, and what the process in between looked like.
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Alex's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-anderson-macdonald/
Sam's Info:
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/2022-08-2258 min
Sam Taylor PodcastFrom Dalhousie to Cornell | Sasha PaikinSasha Paikin is a 2021 Dalhousie graduate and current Masters of Real Estate student at Cornell University, where she is focusing her studies on real estate development and sustainability. She joined Sam to discuss her time living in Halifax and studying at Dalhousie and now in New York at Cornell and her progression as a individual throughout the past several years.
Here are some links to articles Sasha has written that was discussed during the episode:
https://blog.realestate.cornell.edu/2022/02/22/getting-to-net-zero-five-methods-of-financing-renewable-energy-in-u-s-real-estate/
https://blog.realestate.cornell.edu/2022/03/07/the-global-perspective-with-blackstones-justin-wai-sha-06/
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Sasha's In...2022-08-0258 min
Sam Taylor PodcastShort Clip: Advice for studentsThis short clip is an excerpt from the episode with Nikki Marchiel. In this clip, Sam and Nikki give advice to students that are taking a step into the next part of their lives.
For the full episode, please visit this link: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Design-Your-Lifestyle--Nikki-Marchiel--CPA--CA-eu3rb7 https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Design-Your-Lifestyle--Nikki-Marchiel--CPA--CA-eu3rb72022-07-2002 min
Sam Taylor PodcastDeveloping New Skillsets | Jesse RiegelJesse Riegel is a sales professional based in Calgary, Alberta. He is a graduate of University of Calgary's accounting program and began his career obtaining his CPA with MNP LLP. He joined Sam to discuss his path becoming a CPA and then later pivoting to his current role as a sales professional, the challenges with raising a young family working in public accounting and searching for what he enjoys doing.
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Here is the link to the YouTube video discussed in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyLX8f_4ch8
--2022-07-1159 minSam Taylor PodcastShort Clip: Networking as a 2-way processThis short clip is an excerpt from Episode 22 with Nathan Laird. In this clip, Samantha Taylor and Nathan Laird discuss the meaning of networking as a 2-way process.
To listen to the full episode, please refer to this link: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Polishing-your-Professional-Presence--Nathan-Laird-e1766262022-06-2905 min
Sam Taylor PodcastTogether Supporting Students | Dalhousie Accounting Marking TeamFor today's episode, Sam was joined by the Dalhousie Accounting marking team which includes Kate Lee, Emma Malensek, Thomas Munro, and Terry Trevors. This episode includes behind the scenes access on how the team marks assignments, tests and exams while also providing an introduction to who your markers are, what they do on a daily basis through sharing some of their personal interests, goals and past achievements.
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Here is the book Emma was speaking about: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/40603783-the-defining-decade
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Below are links to find out m...2022-06-201h 10Sam Taylor PodcastShort Clip: Nathan Laird on Defining SuccessThis short clip is an excerpt from Episode 22 with Nathan Laird. In this clip, Nathan Laird and Samantha Taylor talk about the definition of success in their perspectives.
To listen to the full clip, please see this link: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Polishing-your-Professional-Presence--Nathan-Laird-e1766262022-06-1502 minSam Taylor PodcastShort Clip: Kate Costaris on Advice to Management LearnersIn this short clip from episode 35, guest Kate Costaris shares her advice for management learners.
To listen to the full episode, please refer to the link here: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Staying-True-to-You--Kate-Costaris-e1j83962022-06-0607 min
Sam Taylor PodcastStaying True to You | Kate CostarisKate Costaris is an Economics and Philosophy student at the University of Oxford, living in the United Kingdom. She is a Dalhousie BComm Accounting and BSc Economics graduate and will be continuing her studies after Oxford at the London School of Economics. She joined Sam to discuss her path to studying at Oxford, searching for creative outlets, finding herself and her passions, along with much more.
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Kate's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katecostaris/?originalSubdomain=ca
Sam's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
...2022-05-3045 minSam Taylor PodcastShort Clip: How to Find Balance with PEP Modules and Public AccountingThis is a short clip from Episode 34 with Romi-Lee Sevel. In this clip, Romi-Lee shares how to strike a balance between completing your CPA PEP modules and working in public accounting.
To listen to the full episode, please refer to this link: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/The-CPA-Way-Forward--Romi-Lee-Sevel-e1i8dp62022-05-2508 minSam Taylor PodcastShort Clip: Upcoming Changes to the CPA Profession and the Competency MapThis is a short clip from Episode 34 with Romi-Lee Sevel. In this clip, Romi-Lee shares the upcoming changes that are expected to occur within CPA Canada and the CPA Competency Map.
To listen to the full episode, please refer to this link: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/The-CPA-Way-Forward--Romi-Lee-Sevel-e1i8dp62022-05-2102 minSam Taylor PodcastShort Clip: My Path to Becoming a CPAThis is a short clip from Episode 34 with Romi-Lee Sevel. In this clip, Romi-Lee shares her path to becoming a CPA.
To listen to the full episode, please refer to this link: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/The-CPA-Way-Forward--Romi-Lee-Sevel-e1i8dp62022-05-1607 min
Sam Taylor PodcastThe CPA Way Forward | Romi-Lee SevelRomi-Lee Sevel is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at Ryerson University. She has an undergraduate degree from Western University in Arts and later went on to successfully pursue her CPA and Masters in Finance and Accounting. She joined Sam to discuss her path to becoming a CPA, how she got into Academia, the evolution of the CPA profession and how to strike a balance while completing your CPA and working in public accounting.
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Romi-Lee's info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/romi-lee-sevel-m-f-ac-cpa-ca-879978a1/
Sam's Info:
Li...2022-05-0957 minSam Taylor PodcastShort Clip: Advice for 3rd and 4th Year Business School StudentsThis is a short clip from Episode 33 with Riley McCunn. In this clip, Riley provides advice for 3rd and 4th year business school students.
To listen to the full episode, please refer to this link: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Looking-Ahead-for-Opportunities--Riley-McCunn-e1h9m9f2022-05-0202 minSam Taylor PodcastShort Clip: Preparing and Passing the CFEThis is a short clip from Episode 33 with Riley McCunn. In this clip, Riley shares that she passed the CFE and the preparation that went in to making that a reality.
To listen to the full episode, please refer to this link: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Looking-Ahead-for-Opportunities--Riley-McCunn-e1h9m9f2022-04-2504 min
Sam Taylor PodcastLooking Ahead for Opportunities | Riley McCunnRiley McCunn is a Senior Accountant with Deloitte Canada in their Ottawa office and a successful 2021 CFE writer. She is a 2019 Dalhousie Rowe School of Business graduate where she majored in Accounting. Riley joined Sam to discuss her approach to studying for the CFE, what her plans are next now that she successfully passed the CFE and shared some advice for 3rd and 4th year business school students who are thinking about majoring in Accounting.
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Riley's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riley-mccunn/
Sam's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www...2022-04-1837 minSam Taylor PodcastShort Clip: Racism in Soccer and BusinessThis short clip is an except from Episode 32 with Marvin Okello and Jan-Michael Williams from the Halifax Wanderers FC. In this clip, Jan-Michael discusses the places in the world he has lived in during his soccer career and much of the racism he has experience during that time around the world.
Below is the link to the full episode:
https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Fostering-a-Partnership--Halifax-Wanderers-FC-x-Dalhousie-e1gar8n2022-04-1111 minSam Taylor PodcastShort Clip: Life is not LinearThis short clip is an except from Episode 32 with Marvin Okello and Jan-Michael Williams from the Halifax Wanderers FC. In this clip, career progression and life is discussed as being everything but linear.
Below is the link to the full episode:
https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Fostering-a-Partnership--Halifax-Wanderers-FC-x-Dalhousie-e1gar8n2022-04-0409 min
Sam Taylor PodcastFostering a Partnership | Halifax Wanderers FC x DalhousieMarvin Okello is the Diversity and Equity Inclusion Manager for the Halifax Wanderers FC and Jan-Michael Williams is the Goal Keeper coach for the Wanderers FC. They both joined a team of Dalhousie interviewers, Associate Professor and Academic Program Director, Deryk Stec, Career Development Coordinator Cindy Ryan, and Senior Instructor of the Rowe School of Business, Sam Taylor to discuss the recent Dalhousie and Wanderers partnership, the career paths they have taken to get in their roles with the Wanderers FC, the overall impact they have had on the city of Halifax and the desire they both have positively...2022-03-281h 35Sam Taylor PodcastShort Clip: Advice for Business School StudentsThis short clip is an except from Episode 31 with Dalhousie graduate and teaching assistant Ana Bullock. In this clip, Ana shares her thoughts and experience on how to succeed in a business school.
Below is the link to the full episode:
https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/The-Search-for-Balance--Ana-Bullock-e1f0k4b2022-03-2308 minSam Taylor PodcastShort Clip: Getting To Where You Want To GoThis short clip is an except from Episode 31 with Dalhousie graduate and teaching assistant Ana Bullock. In this clip, Ana shares where she is currently at in her career and where she wants to go.
Below is the link to the full episode:
https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/The-Search-for-Balance--Ana-Bullock-e1f0k4b2022-03-1804 minSam Taylor PodcastShort Clip: How to Find a Study PartnerThis short clip is an except from Episode 31 with Dalhousie graduate and teaching assistant Ana Bullock. In this clip, Ana shares tips on how to find a study partner in classes of people you don't know.
Below is the link to the full episode:
https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/The-Search-for-Balance--Ana-Bullock-e1f0k4b2022-03-1405 min
Sam Taylor PodcastThe Search for Balance | Ana BullockAna Bullock is currently an Accountant and CPA student with Grant Thornton LLP in their Saint John office. She is a 2021 Dalhousie Accounting graduate, Queens alumnus of the GDA program and a Teaching Assistant for the Rowe School of Business. She joined Sam to discuss how to succeed at Dal, finding the right study partners, and how to succeed in a business school. Ana and Sam also shared their experiences on the search for balance with school, work and life.
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Ana's Info:
Email: ana.bullock@dal.ca
LinkedIn: https://www.li...2022-03-071h 01Sam Taylor PodcastShort Clip: What a typical CFE study day looks likeThis short clip is an except from Episode 30 with Dalhousie graduate and successful 2021 CFE writer Nicole Bain. In this clip, Nicole shares what a typical CFE study day looked like for her leading up to writing the CFE in September 2021.
Below is the link to the full episode:
https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/The-Pursuit-of-a-Passion--Nicole-Bain-e1ebqbi2022-03-0407 minSam Taylor PodcastShort Clip: Should you study with your close friends?This short clip is an except from Episode 30 with Dalhousie graduate and successful 2021 CFE writer Nicole Bain. In this clip, Nicole shares her thoughts on if you should study with close friends.
Below is the link to the full episode:
https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/The-Pursuit-of-a-Passion--Nicole-Bain-e1ebqbi2022-02-2803 minSam Taylor PodcastShort Clip: What is it like to start graduate school online?This short clip is an except from Episode 30 with Dalhousie graduate and successful 2021 CFE writer Nicole Bain. In this clip, Nicole shares what it is like to start graduate school at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Below is the link to the full episode:
https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/The-Pursuit-of-a-Passion--Nicole-Bain-e1ebqbi2022-02-2503 minSam Taylor PodcastShort Clip: Should you pursue your CPA if you have self-doubt?This short clip is an except from Episode 30 with Dalhousie graduate and successful 2021 CFE writer Nicole Bain. In this clip, Sam and Nicole discuss if you should pursue your CPA if you have self doubt.
Below is the link to the full episode:
https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/The-Pursuit-of-a-Passion--Nicole-Bain-e1ebqbi 2022-02-2103 min
Sam Taylor PodcastThe Pursuit of a Passion | Nicole BainNicole Bain is a recent successful CFE writer, Dalhousie graduate and current Senior Accountant with KPMG Canada. She joined Sam to discuss her education path to becoming a CPA. From her Dal preparations to the Queen's GDA program she completed to accelerate her CPA. She also shared her personal side, what it was like to be immediately forced into online school, working from home and the challenges of a busy season at KPMG, to finding something outside of work that you enjoy to fulfill your free time.
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Nicole's Info:
Email: nicolebain000@gmail.co...2022-02-141h 09Sam Taylor PodcastShort Clip: The Deloitte Greenhouse at Dalhousie - What is it?This short clip is an except from Episode 29 with with Kara Barnard and Rika Kebeda from the Deloitte Greenhouse. In this clip, listeners find out what the Deloitte Greenhouse at Dalhousie University is.
Below is the link to the full episode:
https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/The-Cutting-Edge--New-Spaces---Deloitte-Greenhouse--Kara-Barnard--MBA--Rika-Kebeda--MBA-e1cm3j12022-02-0913 minSam Taylor PodcastShort Clip: What is the Deloitte Greenhouse?This short clip is an except from Episode 29 with with Kara Barnard and Rika Kebeda from the Deloitte Greenhouse. In this clip, listeners find out what the Deloitte Greenhouse is.
Below is the link to the full episode:
https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/The-Cutting-Edge--New-Spaces---Deloitte-Greenhouse--Kara-Barnard--MBA--Rika-Kebeda--MBA-e1cm3j12022-02-0301 minSam Taylor PodcastShort Clip: A Background on the Deloitte Greenhouse TeamThis short clip is an except from Episode 29 with with Kara Barnard and Rika Kebeda from the Deloitte Greenhouse. In this clip, listeners get an introduction to the guests and how they ended up working at Deloitte.
https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/The-Cutting-Edge--New-Spaces---Deloitte-Greenhouse--Kara-Barnard--MBA--Rika-Kebeda--MBA-e1cm3j12022-01-3111 min
Sam Taylor PodcastThe Cutting Edge & New Spaces - Deloitte Greenhouse | Kara Barnard, MBA & Rika Kebeda, MBAKara Barnard and Rika Kebeda respectively serve as the Regional Market Lead and Experience Designer for the Deloitte Greenhouse in Halifax, NS. They both joined Sam to discuss the launch of the very first Deloitte Greenhouse in the world, based at Dalhousie University. They discussed their backgrounds and what led them to join Deloitte in their unique roles and how the Greenhouse in the Rowe School of Business came to be.
Sam and other Dalhousie faculty have had the privilege of using the Greenhouse space beginning in Fall 2022. This space is currently available for members of Dalhousie a...2022-01-241h 05Sam Taylor PodcastShort Clip: Advice For Current Accounting Majors and CPA Graduates | Tammy Crowell, MBA, CPA, CA; Laura Cumming, MBA, CPA, CAThis short clip is an except from Episode 28 with Tammy Crowell and Laura Cumming. In this clip, they provide advice to current Accounting Majors and CPA Graduates.
See link to the full episode: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Taking-the-Nonlinear-Path--Tammy-Crowell--MBA--CPA--CA-Laura-Cumming--MBA--CPA--CA-e1cdsnd 2022-01-1909 minSam Taylor PodcastShort Clip: Do You Regret Doing Your CPA? | Tammy Crowell, MBA, CPA, CA; Laura Cumming, MBA, CPA, CAThis short clip is an except from Episode 28 with Tammy Crowell and Laura Cumming. In this clip, they reflect on doing their CPA and whether they have any regrets.
See link to the full episode: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Taking-the-Nonlinear-Path--Tammy-Crowell--MBA--CPA--CA-Laura-Cumming--MBA--CPA--CA-e1cdsnd2022-01-1605 minSam Taylor PodcastShort Clip: How to Deal with a Transition Period | Jillian Kerry BSc. BComm. MPAcc. MDThis short clip is an except from Episode 27 with Jillian Kerry. In this clip, she discusses how to deal with a transition period in your life.
See link to the full episode: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Ernst--Young-Associate-to-Medical-Student--Jillian-Kerry-e1auang2022-01-1002 minSam Taylor PodcastShort Clip: The Best + Worst Parts About Teaching in a Business School | Tammy Crowell, MBA, CPA, CA; Laura Cumming, MBA, CPA, CAThis short clip is an except from Episode 28 with Tammy Crowell and Laura Cumming. In this clip, they discuss the best and worst parts about teaching at a University.
See link to the full episode: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Taking-the-Nonlinear-Path--Tammy-Crowell--MBA--CPA--CA-Laura-Cumming--MBA--CPA--CA-e1cdsnd2022-01-0913 minSam Taylor PodcastShort Clip: Your Path to Becoming a CPA | Tammy Crowell, MBA, CPA, CA; Laura Cumming, MBA, CPA, CAThis short clip is an except from Episode 28 with Dalhousie Accounting Instructors Tammy Crowell and Laura Cumming. In this clip, they discuss their paths to becoming a CPA.
See link to the full episode: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Taking-the-Nonlinear-Path--Tammy-Crowell--MBA--CPA--CA-Laura-Cumming--MBA--CPA--CA-e1cdsnd2022-01-0503 min
Sam Taylor PodcastTaking the Nonlinear Path | Tammy Crowell, MBA, CPA, CA; Laura Cumming, MBA, CPA, CATammy Crowell and Laura Cumming are both Instructors of Accounting at the Rowe School of Business at Dalhousie University. Along with Sam, they are all close colleagues working to help their students. In this special episode, they sat down to discuss the paths that led them to teaching together at Dalhousie and their journeys to becoming CPAs. They also provide advice to Accounting Majors and CPA Graduates, among much more.
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Tammy's Info:
Website: https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/rsb/faculty-and-staff/our-faculty/tammy-crowell.html
Laura's Info:
Website: https://www...2022-01-031h 05Sam Taylor PodcastShort Clip: Allow Yourself to Change | Jillian Kerry BSc. BComm. MPAcc. MDThis short clip is an except from Episode 27 with Jillian Kerry. In this clip, she discusses allowing herself to change and how change is okay.
See link to the full episode: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Ernst--Young-Associate-to-Medical-Student--Jillian-Kerry-e1auang2021-12-2704 minSam Taylor PodcastShort Clip: Quitting Ernst & Young | Jillian Kerry BSc. BComm. MPAcc. MDThis short clip is an except from Episode 27 with Jillian Kerry. In this clip, she discusses her transition from leaving Ernst & Young to pursuing medical school.
See link to the full episode: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Ernst--Young-Associate-to-Medical-Student--Jillian-Kerry-e1auang 2021-12-2008 min
Sam Taylor PodcastErnst & Young Associate to Medical Student | Jillian Kerry BSc. BComm. MPAcc. MDJillian Kerry is an Obstetrics and Gynecologyl resident at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Canada. She completed her undergrad in Accounting and began her career at Ernst & Young LLP in Calgary, Alberta. Just before writing her UFE (the equivalent of today's CFE), Jill made the tough decision to leave EY to pursue medical school. First to do her BSc and then medical school, Jill looks back on her decision to change positively without regrets. She joined Sam to discuss her journey and where she is today.
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Jill's Info:
Email: jck716@mail.u...2021-12-1344 min
Sam Taylor PodcastThe Free-Spirited Accountant | Elena Kim, CPA, CAElena Kim is a CPA, CA, business advisor, Accounting instructor and former Ernst & Young Manager. She is a former colleague of Sam at EY Calgary and more recently cross-paths again as Instructors at the CPA Western School Business. Elena joined Sam to discuss her life as an independent, freelance consultant, how her career has progressed and the future of the CPA profession, among much more.
Elena recommended two books in her conversation. Below are the links to those books:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43306206-the-courage-to-be-disliked
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27213329-grit
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Sam Taylor PodcastFinding your Purpose & Motivation | Charles Ackerman, CPA, CACharles Ackerman is the CFO of Nextleaf Solutions, an entrepreneur and Saint Mary's University graduate, who currently lives in Halifax Nova Scotia. He joined Sam to discuss his time as a student at SMU and the importance of aligning yourself with people that have similar values to you.
Charles also shared the journey his career has taken him on from working across Canada to Australia to becoming a CFO at the age of 26.
Check out Nextleaf Solutions here: https://www.nextleafsolutions.com/
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Charles' Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com...2021-11-011h 14
Sam Taylor PodcastBuilding your Foundation of Support | Keshav PaliwalKeshav is a 2021 Dalhousie University Accounting graduate and successfully completed the GDA program this year with Queen's university. He works with Sam on various projects, including producing this podcast. He joined Sam to discuss investing in Real Estate in your 20s, the importance of a strong support network while in both undergraduate and graduate programs, how to network as a student and much more.
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Keshav's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keshavpaliwal/
Sam's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.co...2021-10-1257 min
Sam Taylor PodcastMaking The Best of Your Final Year of University | Shana SrikarunaShana is a 2021 Dalhousie University Accounting graduate and a 2021 Queen's University GDA graduate. In her final year of her undergrad, she served as the Co-President of the Dalhousie Accounting Society and VP Internal of the Dalhousie Commerce Society. She joined Sam to discuss how she was able to thrive in online school, balance studying full-time with working part-time at Deloitte and how she defines her success as a measure of how herself in the past would look at her today.
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Shana's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanasrikaruna/
Sam's In...2021-09-271h 23
Sam Taylor PodcastPolishing your Professional Presence | Nathan LairdNathan Laird is the Program Manager of the Connector Program which is a public-private economic development organization focused on helping the city of Halifax thrive economically. He joined Sam to discuss how best to design and write your resume, networking with a mindset to develop long-term relationships. Nathan also shared his career progression as a graduate without any co-op or career directed job experience.
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Learn more about the Halifax Partnership and the Connector Program: https://halifaxpartnership.com/
Check out the app Nathan was speaking about: https://halifaxpartnership.com/connector-plus/
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Sam Taylor PodcastThe Power of Resilience | Gordon Sinclair, CPAGordon Sinclair is a Manager with PwC in Calgary and an Accounting graduate from the University of Lethbridge. He is a childhood friend of Sam and joined her to discuss his Big Four recruitment process, their career choices and personal growth. They both shared stories on why they decided to go to university and what their mindset is in how they approach their work and lives.
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Gordon's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordon-sinclair-cpa-a8417530/
Sam's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
Email: the...2021-09-011h 10
Sam Taylor PodcastFinding The Right CPA Path For You | Kathleen BrownKathleen Brown is the Senior Student Recruitment Advisor with the CPA Atlantic School of Business. She completed a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business with Vancouver Island University and completed a Master's degree in Global Business with the University of Victoria. She joined Sam to discuss what roles within the CPA PEP are available to students and recent grads and how to know if the program is for you and the recent changes the CPA program has done to make the program more accessible and adaptable for students.
Kathleen's Info:
LinkedIn: ht...2021-08-1647 min
Sam Taylor PodcastCome As You Are | Casey Bryant, CPACasey Bryant is a McGill University Human Relations alumni and completed her CPA with KPMG Canada. She is now a Talent Attraction Manager with KPMG Calgary where Casey leads a team to recruit students (co-op's, internships, and full-time positions). Casey and Sam discussed the plethora of education and life experiences Associates in Public Practice now have and what a working day for a Talent Attraction Manager looks like.
Casey has Full-time and Co-op positions going live for KPMG on August 20th, 2021. Check them out here: https://home.kpmg/ca/en/home/careers/students.html
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Sam Taylor PodcastDeloitte Advisory to Independent Consultant | Bryce Cross, CPABryce Cross is a 2018 Dalhousie University, Rowe School of Business graduate. Bryce began his career at Deloitte's Risk Advisory Practice in Halifax, NS and completed his CPA Capstones and CFE in the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. He joined Sam to provide his perspective as a Dal Teaching Assistant and CPA student in transition to online school and how he was able to leave his job during COVID to become an independent consultant.
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Bryce's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycecross/
Sam's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.lin...2021-07-191h 04
Sam Taylor PodcastBe a Solutions-Oriented Person | Laura Watson & Allie StephenLaura Watson and Allie Stephen are 2021 Dalhousie University Accounting graduates, close friends and roommates. They joined Sam to discuss the realities of spending all of your time with someone doing the same school programs and rating the difficulty of Dalhousie Accounting courses. Laura and Allie discussed their choice to pursue Queen's University's Smith School of Business Graduate Diploma in Accounting program right after finishing their undergraduate degree and how to manage a heavy workload and striking a balance while doing so.
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Laura's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-w-1400a512a/...2021-07-0555 min
Sam Taylor PodcastProject Manager to Owner of Rocky Mountain Dog | Rob JohnsonRob Johnson is the owner of Rocky Mountain Dog, an outdoor lifestyle brand that sells adventure gear for dogs based out of Alberta, Canada. A graduate of University of Calgary's Commerce and Economics program, Rob spent much of his early career as a Project Manager at various organizations. While working as a Project Manager, he also taught as an instructor of Project Management at Mount Royal University. In 2018, Rob began Rocky Mountain Dog with a mission to "inspire others to explore the mountains making making memories along the way with their dogs". Running the business alongside maintaining his other...2021-06-2156 min
Sam Taylor PodcastHow To Tackle The 4th Year Business School Recruitment Cycle | Jonathan KellyJonathan (Jon) Kelly is a 2020 Dalhousie University, Rowe School of Business graduate and an Associate with Ernst & Young LLP in Calgary, Alberta. He joined Sam to discuss how best to tackle the recruitment cycle for 4th year business students and how to make networking a less daunting task. Sam and Jonathan also talked about the importance of having hobbies while managing a heavy workload and investment strategies for young professionals.
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Jonathan's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-kelly-99412114a
Sam's Info:
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.c...2021-06-0757 min
Sam Taylor PodcastChoose Your Peer Group Carefully | Carolyn Scissions CPA, CMA, PMP, CIA, MBACarolyn Scissions is the CEO of Finance Learning Lab, a company that creates and hosts finance workshops to help employees and entrepreneurs build the concepts and tools needed to operate their business. Carolyn is a graduate of University of Ottawa's B.Comm program where she majored in Accounting. Since then, she began her career with KPMG LLP. Following that, Carolyn spent many years working in the Energy sector in Calgary, Alberta where she obtained her CMA, PMP, CIA and MBA designations.
Carolyn joined Sam to discuss her transition from the corporate world to being an entrepreneur. They e...2021-05-241h 06
Hot Mess, Got ThisLet the Introduction BeginWelcome to Episode 1 of Hot Mess Got This! Let the introduction begin! I am your host Samantha and I am so glad you are here! I have more to talk about when it comes to mom life and daycare life! I hope you stay tuned for each new episode. I appreciate any feedback, comments, likes, shares. If you want to be a guest on my podcast please feel free to reach out. You can reach me by email - hotmessgotthis@gmail.comAs I said you can find my mom merch here! Or if you specifically want...2021-05-1812 min
Sam Taylor PodcastYour First Job Should Scare You | Erin Marshall, PhD, CPA, CAErin Marshall is a PhD; CPA, CA; Professor and Director of the MAcc program at the University of Alberta and CPA PEP online facilitator. She completed her CPA, CA with KPMG LLP in British Columbia and PhD with the University of Alberta. She joined Sam to discuss how to know when it is the right time to make a change in your career and leave a job to do something you felt you were always meant to do. Erin also shared how learning to put your pride aside and do what you feel is best for you can make...2021-05-1036 min
Sam Taylor PodcastCommercial Real Estate to NFTs | Tyler Wells, CPA, CMATyler Wells is a CPA, CMA based out of Vancouver, BC. He began his career in Commercial Real Estate where he obtained his designation. After receiving it, Tyler moved into the Music & Entertainment industry where he continues to work today. He currently spends his days working within the NFT space (Ethereum blockchain) - an exciting and rapidly evolving asset class. Tyler joined Sam to discuss how the accounting industry is evolving and how you have the ability to define what a CPA designation can be and do for you.
Some of the NFTs Tyler and his team...2021-04-2641 min
Sam Taylor PodcastStarting a CPA in your 30s | Director of Finance | Clare Birks, CPAClare Birks pursued her CPA designation and entered into the CPA PEP program much later in life than most. She began the program in her 30s with the Calgary Zoo as a Senior Conservation Administration Officer. Clare now serves as the Director of Finance and Administration for Theatre Calgary, a job she secured before obtaining her designation. She joined Sam to discuss her journey and catch up.
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Clare's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-birks-1641b152/
Sam's Info:
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.link...2021-04-1230 min
Sam Taylor PodcastSustainable Technology Co-Founder | myPAQ | Jared HudsonJared Hudson is the Co-Founder of myPAQ, a sustainable technology start-up located in Halifax NS, Canada of which Sam serves as a Board Member. He is a 2020 Dalhousie University, Rowe School of Business graduate. Jared has proclaimed is non-love of Accounting, despite deciding to major in it. He joined Sam to discuss that even though he knew Accounting would not be his path, he knew how he could leverage it to achieve his goals.
Jared's Info:
Email: jhudson@mypaq.ca
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-hudson/
Website: https://www.mypaq.c...2021-04-0530 min
Sam Taylor PodcastCourageous & Kind | Jadore WangJadore Wang is an Accounting Specialist with Commercial Properties Limited. She is a 2019 Dalhousie University, Rowe School of Business graduate and current CPA Canada Candidate. Jadore did not waste any time getting real with Sam: openly sharing what she thought was helpful (and not helpful) from her Undergraduate degree, along with her struggles and triumphs since.
Sam was lucky enough to share the mic with Jadore on International Women's Day.
Jadore's Info:
Email: jadore.wang@dal.ca
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadore-wang-a3836212a/
Sam's Info:
Em...2021-04-0522 min
Sam Taylor PodcastCool Calm & Collected | Colin LongColin Long is an Associate with PwC Bermuda. He is a 2020 Dalhousie University graduate and has a Graduate Diploma in Accounting from Queen's University Smith School of Business. Colin joined Sam to discuss how he found a way to integrate the best of what life has to offer while bringing the CPA Way to solving problems both personally and professionally.
Colin's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-long-8a6735a5/
Sam's Info:
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/ 2021-04-0538 min
Sam Taylor PodcastWork to Live Your Best Life | Rob Bruce, CPA, CARob Bruce, CPA, CA is a Content Developer, Online Facilitator and Session Leader for CPA Canada Western School of Business. He is also an Instructor at Camosun College in Vancouver Island. Rob joined Sam to share some tips for incoming CPA Candidates as they begin their CPA journey.
Rob's info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-brucecpa/
Sam's Info:
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/ 2021-04-0550 min
Sam Taylor PodcastBuilding a Career in Sales | James BarrettJames Barrett works in Sales Development at LevelJump - the only Outcome-Based Enablement solution that ties programs to revenue outcomes from within Salesforce. He is a 2019 Dalhousie University graduate in Accounting. James discusses with Sam how he has leveraged the language of business and accounting to build his Sales career and work towards his definition of success.
Sam's Info:
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/ 2021-04-0531 min
Sam Taylor PodcastAccounting is More than Debits and Credits | Julia D'AmicoJulia D'Amico is a Corporate Accountant at Brookfield Asset Management in Toronto, Ontario. She is a 2019 Dalhousie University Graduate and a current CPA Candidate. Julia joined Sam to share her experience pursuing a degree in accounting and the opportunities it can provide you.
Sam's Info:
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/ 2021-04-0532 min
Sam Taylor PodcastCreating Your Own CPA Path | Megan WaterhouseMegan Waterhouse is a Tax Analyst at Deloitte Canada. She is a Dalhousie University graduate and fast-tracked her CPA PEP without a Graduate Diploma for Masters degree. Despite her busy schedule, Megan found a way to incorporate travelling into her life. She chatted with Sam about how she made it all happen and provided her advice for recent graduates who are considering pursuing a CPA designation.
Megan's Info:
mwaterhouse@deloitte.ca
Sam's Info:
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/ 2021-04-0542 min
Sam Taylor PodcastDesign Your Lifestyle | Nikki Marchiel, CPA, CANikki Marchiel is an educational consultant, world traveler, work from home aficionado and CPA, CA accountant. She joined Sam to discuss her journey to working independently and designing a lifestyle that excites her.
Sam's info:
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/ 2021-04-0521 min
Sam Taylor PodcastA+ Attitude | Steph DyckSteph Dyck is a recent Dalhousie graduate, former varsity athlete and a successful 2020 CPA CFE writer. Steph also completed the University of Toronto's GDip program. She joined Sam to discuss why and how she chose to major in Accounting, decided to pursue a CPA designation and all of the options her path has provided her.
Sam's Info:
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/ 2021-04-0523 min
Sam Taylor PodcastEntrepreneur at 14 | Making It Count | Zach BrantZachary Brant is a Senior Accountant at KPMG Canada in their Ottawa, Ontario office. He is a Dalhousie graduate and a successful 2020 CFE writer. Zach became an entrepreneur at the age of 14, a business of which is in its 8th year of successful operations. He joined Sam to discuss his transition out of school and into the workforce and the challenges and lessons he has learned.
Zach's Info:
Email: zachary.brant@dal.ca
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-brant-aab8a7113/
Sam's Info:
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
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