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Rise and Stride

With each day, it feels like the business landscape is shifting. From regulatory changes to staffing concerns and everything in between, it’s challenging to stay in step—much less ahead—of what’s happening. In Rise and Stride, California Society of CPAs CEO Denise LeDuc Froemming will dive into leading topics by bringing together diverse voices that will empower you to take your next step.

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every 28 days
Average duration
33 minutes
Episodes
38
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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Ep. 38: Every Voice Matters

Ep. 38: Every Voice Matters

Stephen Shedletzky—speaker, coach, adviser and author—has a passion for helping leaders unlock the voices of others. His mission: build “speak-up” cultures where people feel heard, valued and empower…

00:36:11  |   Tue 02 Sep 2025
Ep. 37: Building Momentum

Ep. 37: Building Momentum

Business development coach Leah Yoneda of Golden Ginkgo Group shares how curiosity, momentum and simple goals can fuel a career—and the important role of stepping out of comfort zones and embracing h…

00:42:01  |   Mon 04 Aug 2025
Ep. 36 AI: Your High-Energy Intern

Ep. 36 AI: Your High-Energy Intern

Is AI coming for your job? Not exactly—but the person or firm using AI might be. Neil Sahota is CEO of ACSI Labs, an IBM Master Inventor, United Nations Artificial Intelligence Advisor and author of …

00:29:31  |   Wed 16 Jul 2025
Ep. 35 SIFT Happens: How Small Shifts Lead to Big Ideas

Ep. 35 SIFT Happens: How Small Shifts Lead to Big Ideas

Marketer, speaker and best-selling author Rohit Bhargava is on a mission to inspire more non-obvious thinking in the world. Listen as he shares why non-obvious thinking is a superpower anyone can bui…

00:30:59  |   Mon 30 Jun 2025
Ep. 34 Joyful and Joy Full

Ep. 34 Joyful and Joy Full

Armed with a CPA license and a master’s degree in applied positive psychology, Wes Hitchcock is on a mission to improve the well-being of CPAs, help them reach their potential and create plans to sto…

00:30:03  |   Mon 02 Jun 2025
Ep. 33 Find Your Power Skills

Ep. 33 Find Your Power Skills

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or your career is just taking off, AICPA Chair Carla McCall stresses the importance of finding the work that gives you meaning. In this episode, McCall, managing partner…

00:41:41  |   Mon 12 May 2025
Ep. 32: Paving the Road Less Traveled

Ep. 32: Paving the Road Less Traveled

The accounting profession is evolving at breakneck speed, and today’s CPAs need more than just technical know-how—they need innovation and creativity to stay ahead. Kendale King, founder of KCK CPA a…

00:43:33  |   Mon 04 Nov 2024
Ep. 31: Out of the Comfort Zone

Ep. 31: Out of the Comfort Zone

We've all heard the saying, "If it ain’t broke, why fix it?" But in today's rapidly evolving business world, that mindset could hold you back. In this episode, speaker, author, consultant and CPA Gen…

00:41:00  |   Mon 07 Oct 2024
Ep. 30: Take the Call

Ep. 30: Take the Call

Career paths are full of twists and turns, and your next big opportunity might be closer than you think—perhaps waiting in a phone call, a lunch invite or at a networking event. In this episode, Lorr…

00:51:02  |   Mon 09 Sep 2024
Ep. 29: Who’s on Your Team?

Ep. 29: Who’s on Your Team?

We’ve all likely heard the cliché, “there’s no I in team.” And sure, it’s cheesy, yet as leadership and transformation coach Emily Liang explains in this episode, there’s great value in surrounding y…

00:37:13  |   Mon 12 Aug 2024
Ep. 28: The Platinum Rule

Ep. 28: The Platinum Rule

Most everyone has heard of the Golden Rule—to treat others as you would like to be treated—and many think it’s a good management philosophy. Consultant Jeremy Wortman of HRD Initiatives, however, bel…

00:29:33  |   Mon 01 Jul 2024
Ep. 27: A Sweet Connection

Ep. 27: A Sweet Connection

Combining her business skills and interest with a passion for helping people succeed, Jessica McClain, CFO of the Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital,  operates in what she calls “the intersection of accoun…

00:29:03  |   Mon 10 Jun 2024
Ep. 26: Do You Believe in Magic?

Ep. 26: Do You Believe in Magic?

What happens when you combine knowledge, passion—and a mindset that magic can be found everywhere? For Danetha Doe, founder of financial education company Money and Mimosas, it’s meant building a su…

00:35:56  |   Mon 06 May 2024
Ep. 25: Money Talks

Ep. 25: Money Talks

Money makes the world go ’round, the saying goes. And for the younger generation that’s just learning about income, debt, credit scores, insurance and the like, it could make for a dizzying experienc…

00:36:15  |   Mon 01 Apr 2024
Ep. 24: A Case for Curiosity

Ep. 24: A Case for Curiosity

The future. Uncertainty. Change. The words cause many people to shiver, yet what would happen if we shift our mindset a bit, look deeper into opportunities and see these words as a gateway to growth?…

00:40:35  |   Mon 05 Feb 2024
Ep. 23: Changing the Status Quo

Ep. 23: Changing the Status Quo

Networking, investing and advocating for each other are just some of the avenues Julie Castro Abrams, managing partner at How Women Invest and CEO of How Women Lead, believes can help transform the w…

00:35:06  |   Mon 08 Jan 2024
Ep. 22: Beyond the Numbers

Ep. 22: Beyond the Numbers

Whether you're a seasoned CPA or a budding accountant aiming to make a mark in the profession, we go beyond the numbers with Katie Thomas, CPA and owner of Leaders Online, in this podcast with advice…

00:27:29  |   Mon 04 Dec 2023
Ep. 21: Mindset Matters

Ep. 21: Mindset Matters

We all know the importance and value of skills and knowledge when it comes to success, but even more important is mindset. In this episode, leadership trainer and coach George Griffin explains how th…

00:30:14  |   Mon 06 Nov 2023
Ep. 20: Fighting Fraud

Ep. 20: Fighting Fraud

The challenge with looking for fraudsters, says CPA, author, professor and filmmaker Kelly Richmond Pope, is that anyone can be one. You can even see what type of fraudster you’d be by taking Pope’s …

00:39:58  |   Mon 02 Oct 2023
Ep. 19: Unscripted Agility

Ep. 19: Unscripted Agility

On the surface, there doesn’t seem to be much of a connection between improvisation and the business world. Yet aspects of improv like collaboration, being unscripted and learning to be tolerant, eve…

00:41:54  |   Mon 11 Sep 2023
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