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She Counts
Questian Telka, EA & Nancy McClelland, CPA
13 episodes
1 day ago
She Counts brings together respected educators Nancy McClelland, CPA, and Questian Telka, EA, for candid conversations about what it’s really like to be a woman in accounting. Whether you’re in corporate, at a firm, or running your own show, this podcast offers a space to feel seen, heard, and understood. From taboo topics to everyday challenges, She Counts is more than a podcast—it’s a community where women in accounting, tax, and bookkeeping can come together and get real.
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She Counts brings together respected educators Nancy McClelland, CPA, and Questian Telka, EA, for candid conversations about what it’s really like to be a woman in accounting. Whether you’re in corporate, at a firm, or running your own show, this podcast offers a space to feel seen, heard, and understood. From taboo topics to everyday challenges, She Counts is more than a podcast—it’s a community where women in accounting, tax, and bookkeeping can come together and get real.
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How to Make Business Happen When Life Happens
She Counts
1 hour 2 minutes
5 months ago
How to Make Business Happen When Life Happens

What do you do when your world falls apart—but the deadlines don’t stop?

In this deeply personal episode, we’re getting real about the moments that nearly broke us. Nancy shares what it was like to run a firm while surviving months without being able to sit or lie down due to seizures. Questian opens up about her son’s sudden hospitalization and the toll it took on her body, business, and spirit.

We talk about the pressure women in accounting feel to keep it together, to "suck it up," even in the middle of a crisis—and why perfectionism is a lie that keeps us isolated. We explore how transparency and community support can be lifelines when life feels impossible, and talk through actionable recommendations for how we can help each other manage personal emergencies while duty calls.

Sponsors
Forwardly - https://www.forwardly.com/shecounts
Ignition  - https://www.ignitionapp.com
Keeper  -  https://keeper.app/shecounts/



  • (00:00) - Welcome to She Counts
  • (01:02) - Nancy's Personal Story of Medical Crisis
  • (04:03) - Support Systems and Client Management
  • (14:02) - Question's Story: Navigating Personal Trauma
  • (19:49) - The Importance of Empathy and Community
  • (28:10) - Practical Tips for Supporting Others
  • (32:55) - Challenges Women Face in Accounting
  • (34:11) - Breaking Point: Embracing Vulnerability
  • (35:32) - Redefining Resilience
  • (39:10) - Managing Expectations and Mental Health
  • (44:16) - The Power of Communication
  • (46:40) - Building Support Systems
  • (50:28) - Practical Solutions and Automation
  • (55:27) - Planning for Unplanned Absences
  • (57:47) - Final Thoughts and Resources

Links

  • Bookkeeping Buds - https://www.bookkeepingbuds.com/
  • Mindy Leubke - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindyluebke/
  • Brene Brown - https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-on-shame-and-accountability/
  • Lynnette Oss Connell - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnette-oss-connell-cpa/
  • Bridging The Gap conference - https://www.btgconference.com/
  • Jennifer Dymond - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenndymond/
  • Scaling New Heights - https://www.woodard.com/scaling-new-heights-2025
  • Erin Pohan’s Scariest Part of Running a Firm - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/erinpohan_scariest-part-of-running-a-firm-the-unexpected-activity-7316932835863416832-65kJ/
  • Dawn Brolin’s “The Elevation of Empathy” - https://www.amazon.com/Elevation-Empathy-Leading-WIN/dp/B0F2FFXY61

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https://www.thedancingaccountant.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-mcclelland-cpa

Connect with Questian
https://www.reqoncilefinancials.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/questian-telka-ea-78383666

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She Counts
She Counts brings together respected educators Nancy McClelland, CPA, and Questian Telka, EA, for candid conversations about what it’s really like to be a woman in accounting. Whether you’re in corporate, at a firm, or running your own show, this podcast offers a space to feel seen, heard, and understood. From taboo topics to everyday challenges, She Counts is more than a podcast—it’s a community where women in accounting, tax, and bookkeeping can come together and get real.