Exploring the intersections of accounting, technology and modern practice methodologies. Hosted by Heather Smith, an award winning Chartered Accountant with a flair for storytelling. Heather is obsessed with how effective automation and integration can produce timely clean data, to surface information for brave, fast data-informed decision making. Better data, better decisions, better business. She explores this topic with her guests, uncovering insights that offer you a competitive edge. De ...
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Judy Librach is a TV Host, Life Coach, Author, and Columnist (soon to be Yoga and Meditation Instructor), who is the creator of the āFinding Your Blissā online magazine and the Instagram and Facebook account @theblissminute. Judy has a real desire to help people feel good about themselves and bring more joy and-well being into their everyday lives! Judy is looking forward to helping her listeners take one step closer to finding their bliss. For additional background, please see: JudyLibrach. ...
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Following the crumbs in the chaos is a full time job. As a busy mom of three and keeping it weird in Austin, Texas, itās safe to say that my life is never boring. In addition to running my coaching business as CāNāCās CEO, Iām a certified coach for a premier virtual fitness and nutrition program helping others feel better while sustaining a healthy lifestyle. My mom and dad are thrilled that Iām putting my Exercise Science degree to good use. Along with my experience training pro athletes, S ...
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š From EdTech to FinTech: Miquel Paletās Journey with Get Invoice
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19:45Today Iām speaking with Miquel Palet, Founder of GetInvoice Miquel Palet is a Barcelona-based entrepreneur and product leader, known for founding Ucademy, an edtech platform, and GetInvoice, a tool for automating invoice retrieval from emails and other sources. With a background in engineering from Universitat PolitĆØcnica de Catalunya, Miquel combiā¦
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This week on Finding Your Bliss, we have a show full of summer entertainment, from movies to music. Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Film Critic and Author Thom Ernst. Also on the program, we have Singer/Songwriter Sara Kae talking about her new music.Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radioā¦
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer Judy Librach is joined by the Producers and Creative Team of the upcoming KidsFest musical "Playground," featuring the music of 4-time Juno-Award-winning childrenās entertainer Jack Grunsky. Opening at this yearās Toronto Fringe Fest, Playground is a true passion project for Mother and Daā¦
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by author Matt Bobkin!Matt Bobkin is a Toronto-based arts journalist and music critic. Most of his work uses music as a lens to explore global issues such as identity, gender, disability, and gentrification. Matt was the Features Editor at Canadian mā¦
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by founder of Re: Books Publishing, Rebecca Eckler!Rebecca Eckler is one of Canadaās most well-known journalists. She has been a columnist with the National Post, Canadaās national newspaper, for five years, including a stint as a New Yorkābased coluā¦
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by entrepreneur and mindset coach, Carina Groombridge.Carina Groombridge is a seasoned Business and Mindset Coach, speaker and host of the You Are Your Biggest Asset Podcast. Sheās empowering women to break free from their own limits and scale their ā¦
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Stephanie Valentine!Stephanie Valentine, B.A., CNP, MHWC, kicked off her wellness journey by building healthy meals that are so tasty, her family could hardly wait to dig in. Now a holistic nutritionist, culinary nutritionist, clinical hypnotist, ā¦
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š From SMSF to AI Tax Workpapers: Automating Compliance & Workflows
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45:42Today Iām speaking with Cloudoffis co-founders Viral Kanabar and Manish Sheladia In this episode, we talk about . . . Cloudoffis' journey from SMSF audit automation to AI-first tax workpaper solution, TaxSorted. Their goal is to create a complete cloud-based operating system for accounting firms. The shift from manual processes (PDFs, Excel) to seaā¦
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Dr. Clifford Librach, Baden Colt, Catherine Lane, and Michael De Jager
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56:21On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, we have a show devoted to surrogacy! Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Founder and Director of the Create Fertility Clinic, Dr. Clifford Librach.Dr. Clifford Librach, MD, FRCS(C), FACOG (REI)āāDr. Librach completed his Medical School and Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency traininā¦
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š Reinventing Float: AI, Consolidation and the New F Word | Colin Hewitt
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48:11Today Iām speaking with Colin Hewitt, Founder & CEO of Float In this episode, we talk about . . . Evolution of cash flow forecasting from spreadsheets to intelligent cash flow platforms. Differences between direct and indirect cash flow forecasting. Floatās shift to support fractional CFOs and the growing need for 13-week forecasts. New features inā¦
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is back in the studio LIVE with two fabulous guests!Our first guest, Tracey Erin Smith is an internationally recognized transformational leader and creator. She is the founder and director of SOULO Theatre, originating in Toronto, with workshops in New York Ciā¦
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Childhood Jaw Growth with Dr. Ben Miraglia | CNC216
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38:05Today on the podcast, we are joined by Dr. Ben Miraglia. He joins us today to discuss childhood jaw growth, potential sleeping disorders, and other issues that could be caused by jaw development. He also gives insight into how to combat that early in childhood. Exclusive Offer for Chaos N Cookies Listeners! Use code "Chaos N Cookies" to receive a cā¦
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Rachel Kaplan!Rachel Kaplan, MA, MFT, is a licensed psychotherapist with a thriving practice in the San Francisco Bay Area. Creator and host of the acclaimed podcast Healing Feeling Sh*t Show. Her TEDx talk, "Inner Talks that Heal,ā explores the iā¦
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Paula Wolfson!Paula Wolfson is a Dora Mavor Moore Award winning musical theatre artist with over 40 years worth of appearances in mega musical tours and small shows in towns youāve likely never heard of, covering much of the North American contineā¦
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Very Bad at Math with Hope Larson | CNC215
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23:24Today on the podcast, we are joined by award-winning cartoonist and comics writer, Hope Larson! Hope took her real-life experience with dyscalculia to bring her character Very to life and write a relatable story for kids. About the Guest: Hope Larson is a New York Times bestselling, multiāEisner Awardāwinning cartoonist and comics writer. Over a leā¦
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Canadaās sweetheart, Elizabeth Manley.Elizabeth Ann Manley, born on August 7, 1965, in Belleville, Ontario, is a Canadian figure skating icon whose career has left an indelible mark on the sport and inspired generations of athletes. She was raisedā¦
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How to End the Wild West of Cloud Integrators āļø | Ryan Pearcy
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37:03Today Iām speaking with Ryan Pearcy, founder of Digital Transformers and co-host of the Digi-Tools in ACCruel World podcast. Background: From theoretical physicist to chartered accountant with a passion for cloud technology From Theory to Tech: Ryan shares his journey from theoretical physics to founding Digital Transformers, helping accounting firā¦
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by singer/songwriter, Nicole Bellmore!Nicole Bellmore is a singer/songwriter based in Toronto, Canada with an insatiable passion for music. Nicole began playing piano at the age of 8 and taking vocal lessons at 14. She performed in theatre for 6 yearā¦
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Digital Transformation & AI in Accounting ā š¤The Future is Now
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27:40A dynamic panel explores how accountants can lead digital transformation, harness AI, train teams, and shift from compliance to advisory to stay relevant in a fast-changing tech landscape. The role of trusted advisors in leading digital transformation. Challenges in adopting new tech, especially in larger firms with undertrained internal finance teā¦
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Today on the podcast, we are joined by founder and CEO of Sasquatch Contracting, Mary Peters! She is sharing her journey in the male-dominated field of contracting and what you must know as a homeowner. About the Guest: Mary Peters is the founder and CEO of Sasquatch Contracting, a full-service design, remodel, and general construction firm servingā¦
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Jean Meltzer!Dubbed āThe Queen of Jewish Romance,ā Jean Meltzer is the internationally bestselling author of The Matzah Ball, Mr. Perfect on Paper, Kissing Kosher, and Magical Meet Cute, and the recipient of several writing honours including, Amazā¦
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š Accounting Tech Updates 1st QTR 25: From AI to Automation
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22:58My co-host Tyler Caskey Partner at The BeanCounters and I presented a taster of our quarterly Accounting Tech update podcast at the popular Accounting & Business Expo in Sydney. In this episode, we talk about . . . Big Software Moves: Xero retires classic invoicing and introduces drag/drop bill uploads; QuickBooks enhances Projects and Work area; Mā¦
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Amy Fish with her latest book āOne in Six Million: The Baby by the Roadside and the Man Who Retraced a Holocaust Survivorās Lost Identityā (Goose Lane Editions 2025). It is set to be released on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025.Amyās other works include āā¦
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Hotels of a Lifetime with Annie Fitzsimmons | CNC213
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29:48Today we are joined by National Geographic's Annie Fitzsimmons. She dropped by to share all the details about her first solo written book, 100 Hotels of a Lifetime, The World's Ultimate Retreat! About the Guest: Annie Fitzsimmons has covered hotels, travel, lifestyle, restaurants, and destinations around the world for the last two decades across maā¦
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Canadaās Got Talent Gold Buzzer recipient, Maya Gamzu!Maya is a 16-year-old singer and songwriter, with 10 years of experience. She began her musical journey at age 6 and has since performed in singing competitions across Israel, Europe, and Canadā¦
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Elizabeth Rosner!Elizabeth Rosner is an award winning author, poet and teacher whose work focuses on the redemptive power of storytelling and deep listening. Her six books have been translated into twelve languages and have received literary prizeā¦
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š¢How to stay focused and productive | Andrew Sims
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52:34Today Iām speaking with Andrew Sims, CEO of SuiteFiles Key Learnings from this episode include: Understanding Fatigue: Decision, friction, and task fatigue impact productivity. Recognising them is the first step to overcoming them. Practical Boundaries: Setting clear work boundaries and minimising interruptions can dramatically improve focus. Calenā¦
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The Art of the Juggling Act with Sarah Armstrong | CNC212
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41:03Today on the podcast, Sarah Armstrong joins us once again! She is back sharing all the details on her newest book, The Art of the Juggling Act: Bite-Sized Guide for Working Parents. This book dives deep with bite-sized pieces on juggling all aspects of work, life, and parenthood. About the Guest: Sarah Armstrong has spent more than 25 years in globā¦
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by television personality, former YTV Host and author, Laurie Gelman!Laurie is a former journalist/talk show host who spent 25 years in Broadcasting before trying her hand at writing fiction.She started her career as a video jockey on a Canadian showā¦
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šŖTech, Triathlons + Tenacity: Jo Hurleyās Inspiring Story
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29:55As a female founder in fintech, Jo Hurley shares her journey as a tech entrepreneur learning from other sectors, selling her business to Deloitte, and how endurance sports fuel her personal growth. Today Iām speaking with Jo Hurley Chartered Accountant Motivational Speaker and Triathlete Key learnings from this episode include: Tech in Finance: Howā¦
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, we have a show devoted to finding joy in your relationship with money. Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Elizabeth Husserl!Sheās here to talk about her book āThe Power of Enough: Finding Joy in Your Relationship With Money.āElizabeth Husserl is a registered investment advisor reprā¦
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Unlocking Productivity with AI-Powered NetSuite š | Scott Wiltshire
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20:58Discover how NetSuiteās new AI-powered Text Enhance feature is revolutionising finance teams, streamlining workflows, and boosting productivity with secure, business-specific automation āall while keeping data secure. Scott Wiltshire from Oracle NetSuite shares insights into AI-driven automation, its impact on finance and operations, and why Austraā¦
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Good People with Gabriel Reilich and Lucia Knell | CNC211
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24:28Today, we are joined by Gabriel Reilich, the Head of Content and Innovation at GOOD and Upworthy, and Lucia Knell, the Vice President of Upworthy, to chat about their newest book, Upworthy Good People. Published by National Geographic, this feel-good book contains 101 handpicked stories of human decency. About the Guest: GABRIEL REILICH is the headā¦
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Sherry Gallant, whoās back on the show again for a new and fascinating conversation.Sherry always knew she was intuitive, but it wasnāt until March 2002, when she experienced a horrible car accident, that she truly believed in her abilities. Monthā¦
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Sarah Wells. Sarah Wells, an Olympian and dynamic keynote speaker, is a leader in the field of cultivating excellence. With more than a decade of competition at the highest level, along with a masterās degree in leadership & innovation from the Smā¦
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Sober Love with Dr. Joseph Nowinski | CNC210
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32:37Today, Iām joined by Dr. Joe Nowinski! Dr. Joe, a clinical psychologist, joined the podcast to discuss his new book, Sober Love: How to Quit Drinking as a Couple. Are you and your partner curious about sobriety or managing your drinking? Dr. Joe breaks down what the book offers: practical advice and proven strategies to help couples end their relatā¦
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by author and celebrated international yoga teacher, Reema Datta, whoās here to talk about her latest book āThe Yogiās Way: Transform Your Mind, Health, and Reality,ā which empowers readers to break free from the destructive tendencies of their mindsā¦
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, we celebrate the legendary children's singing group, known across the country as Sharon, Lois and Bram!Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach - a huge fan, is so thrilled to welcome the popular childrenās entertainers, Sharon Hampson and her daughter Randi Hampson with lots of exciting news ā theirā¦
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Uncommon Prayer with Heidi Smith | CNC209
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17:48Today, Iām joined by Heidi Smith! We are chatting about her book, The Uncommon Book of Prayer. Heidi is an author, a psychosomatic therapist, and a flower essence practitioner. About the Guest: Like so many others, author Heidi Smith found herself unmoored by a confluence of personal and professional trials during the peak of the COVID pandemic. Whā¦
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by pop culture expert, podcast host and author, Andrea Warner. She is here to talk about her book āWe Oughta Know: How CĆ©line, Shania, Alanis, and Sarah Ruled the '90s and Changed Music.āAndrea Warner writes and talks. A lot. An expert in pop cultureā¦
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by media personality, former CTV News reporter and now advocate and activist, Dana Levenson. Dana Levenson is a recognized Television News Personality with over 20 years in broadcast journalism and information programming. Her career spans from an inā¦
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šļø Welcome to the Accounting Apps podcast, where we spotlight trends and tools shaping the world of accounting. I'm Heather Smith, and today weāre playing a little game of Accounting Bingo for 2025! What's on the bingo card for the year ahead? Weāre talking about technology, tools, and trends that are transforming our profession. Letās dive in! šļø ā¦
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Sharing the World with The Bucket List Familyās Jessica Gee | CNC208
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36:17Welcome to 2025! As we step into the new year, we are joined by Jessica Gee from The Bucket List Family! We sat down to discuss her debut book in collaboration with National Geographic, Bucket List Family Travel, Share the World with Your Kids on 50 Adventures of a Lifetime. We chatted about the family's journey to creating the Bucket List Family cā¦
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Becca Powers.Becca is the author of āA Return to Radiance: The Power Method to Ignite Your Soul and Unleash Your Potential.ā A Fortune 500 high-tech sales executive, keynote speaker, and CEO of Powers Peak Potential, she has worked with industry gā¦
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, we have a show devoted to musical theatre and a beyond gifted composer and theatre creator, that many are comparing to Stephen Sondheim. Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by the masterful and uber talented Andrew Seok.Andrew Seok began his career as a Musical Theatre Singer & Composeā¦
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Linda Kohanov!Linda Kohanov is the author of the Tao of Equus, which has now been revised and reprinted in a new and exciting edition. She's on the show to talk all about her connection with horses and how they can teach us to have better relationā¦
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, itās our annual Holiday Show! Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by writer Thom Ernst.Thom Ernst is a Toronto-based film critic and writer, an active member of the Toronto Film Criticsā Association. His written work on film has appeared in various publications. Thom is perhaps best reā¦
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Francesca Sipma, Ben Clement, Erica May-Wood and Haley Preziosi
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57:07On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Francesca Sipma.Francesca Sipma is the author of āUnblock Your Purpose: Breathwork, Intuition, and Flow State.ā She is also the founder and CEO of Mastry, (Mastry is an app and one of the most optimal tools in personal development, to raise self-aā¦
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Empowering Multi-Entity Businesses: New Tools āļø for Data Accuracy and Reliability | Michael Wood
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43:44Translucent CEO Michael Wood discusses the company's recent launch event, new features like automated intercompany reconciliation and custom tracking categories, and the importance of addressing data model issues for multi-entity businesses. Today Iām speaking with Michael Wood Founder & CEO of Translucent In this episode, we talk about . . . šÆ Innā¦
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Capturing the Holiday Memories with Vanessa Joy | CNC207
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45:04Today, Iām joined by my dear friend, renowned photographer, and Canon Explorer of Light, Vanessa Joy! We are discussing holiday photos, using your phone to take the best personal photos, and much more. This is a must-listen-to episode as we roll into the holiday season while you capture all the memories! About the Guest: Since 2002, Vanessa Joy hasā¦
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