How can I increase the value of my business? How can I increase profitability in my business? Is it possible to balance owning a successful business with living the lifestyle I desire? Welcome to the Cultivating Business Growth Podcast, where we answer all of those questions and MUCH MORE! We host weekly discussions designed to help you grow your business AND create the lifestyle you desire. Elevate your business with proven strategies from CPAs and business advisors. We discuss real-world c ...
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A podcast for neurodivergent women, hosted by clinical psychologist Monique Mitchelson and clinical neuropsychologist Michelle Livock. Covering Autism to ADHD and everything in between, we aim to educate and inspire women who think differently.
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For our final episode of Season 6 we are thrilled to welcome Australian actor and vocalist Clare Bowen to the podcast, to chat with us about her experiences as an Autistic and ADHD woman. Clare has been in a number of wonderful films, series, and theatre productions both here in Australia and internationally, with her most recognizable role being S…
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#154: The Importance of Customer Experience in Business Growth
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Welcome to Episode #154 of the Cultivating Business Growth Podcast, brought to you by PJS & Co. CPAs! In this episode, host Megan Spicer teams up with Kim Nixon, Director of Operations, to explore how prioritizing customer experience can become a pivotal driver for business growth. Together, they discuss the differences between customer service and…
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This week Monique interviews Dr. Jamie Marich (she/they) about dissociation. Jamie is a clinical trauma specialist, EMDR Consultant, expressive artist, recovery advocate, and author of many excellent books, including ‘Dissociation Made Simple’, and their latest book ‘You Lied to Me About God’ – a memoir of spiritual abuse and recovery. She is a que…
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On today’s episode we’re excited to welcome Dr. Megan Anna Neff to the podcast to chat with us about neurodivergence and self-care. Megan is a clinical psychologist, author, and the founder of Neurodivergent Insights. She’s written Self-Care for Autistic People and has a new book on autistic burnout coming soon. Megan discovered her own neurodiverg…
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#153: Lean Marketing Strategies with Sarah Noel Block
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In episode #153, Sarah Noel Block discusses lean marketing for small businesses. She is the founder of Tiny Marketing. She shares ways they can achieve big results. Whether you're running a small marketing team or wearing all the hats yourself, Sarah’s expertise in streamlined, efficient marketing systems offers invaluable insights. If you’ve ever …
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Special Interests and Creativity with Marie Masse
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This week on the pod we chat with Marie Masse (pronounced ‘moss’) about special interests and creativity. Marie is part of our little ND Woman Pod team, and she has been the creative genius behind pretty much everything except the actual episodes themselves, so if you follow us on socials, or you’ve checked out our website, or you’ve downloaded one…
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Today’s guest is Jess Rowlings. Jess is the CEO and co-founder of Next Level Collaboration, as well as a qualified speech and language therapist. She also works as a researcher at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education, and previously Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. Jess is an adult diagnosed AuDHDer and has a lifelong love of games, bot…
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#152: Budgeting for Business Growth - How to Plan and Execute
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In episode #152, Jaime Staley helps us tackle the question: how do we plan and execute a budget for business growth? Considering that the financials are a lifeline for a company, this topic is an important starting point for any business at any stage of its life. If this is your first time taking on a budget for your business and you aren’t sure wh…
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Aging as an Autistic Person with Prof. Sandra Thom-Jones
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This week Monique interviews Professor Sandra Thom-Jones about aging as an autistic person. Sandra is an autistic author, artisan, academic, and advocate. She provides consultancy services to education, employment, and healthcare providers, and supports for autistic people, through her consultancy ‘Autistic Professor’. Sandra is the author of Growi…
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#151: How Organizations Can Thrive & Foster Innovation with Tara May
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Don’t miss episode #151, where Tara May, CEO of Aspiritech, a nonprofit tech services company with 95% autistic employees, joins us to discuss how companies should focus on the ROI of kindness and how organizations can thrive and foster innovation by promoting neurodiversity & psychological safety in the workplace.…
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Content warning: This episode discusses grooming and sexual assault. Some listeners may decide to skip this one. This week Monique interviews fellow psychologist Anna Clarke on grooming. As a multiply neurodivergent psychologist, EMDR therapist, and play therapist, Anna is passionate about supporting care teams with a trauma-informed, neurodivergen…
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder with Penny Moodie
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This week we speak with Penny Moodie about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Penny is a writer, OCD advocate, and mum of three little people. She is the author of ‘The Joy Thief: How OCD steals your happiness – and how to get it back’ and the co-creator the website soocd.com.au, which is packed with information on OCD and how to get support. In …
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Welcome to episode 150 of the Cultivating Business Growth Podcast. Today, we will explore the power of SMART goals and how they can help you build a strong foundation for growth. Whether you're a CEO, entrepreneur, or business owner, setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals is critical to turning your vision into rea…
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On today’s episode Monique interviews Liam Spicer about grief and loss. Listeners will notice that Liam is not a neurodivergent woman, but we’ve decided to make an exception this time as Liam is an expert in the area of neurodivergence and grief. Liam is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology, and he’s a Psychologist, EMDR Consultant, and Accredited Schem…
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Working with Eating Disorders with Margo White
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We are thrilled to interview Margo White this week on working with eating disorders in the neurodivergent population. Margo is an Accredited Clinical Nutritionist, proudly neurodivergent AuDHDer, mother of two, and founder of Whole Body Nutrition. Margo helps Neurodivergent folk of all ages, genders, and backgrounds to cultivate an emotionally heal…
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#149: Strategies for Effective Communication With Your Bookkeeper Tax Preparer with Nancy McClelland
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Welcome to episode #149, where we discuss Strategies for Effective Communication With Your Tax Preparer and bookkeeper. Nancy McClelland, a top client accounting services ProAdvisor, one of the Top 50 Women in Accounting, and the writer of an award-winning blog, The Dancing Accountant, joins us to discuss how small businesses benefit from encouragi…
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Entrepreneurship and Neurodivergence with Dr Hayley Kelly
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This week Monique chats with Dr Hayley Kelly about entrepreneurship. Hayley is a clinical psychologist, CEO, and Founder of Therapists Rising. Her goal is to transform the mental health landscape by helping therapists build sustainable and impactful businesses. Diagnosed with Autism and ADHD later in life, she brings a unique, neuroaffirming approa…
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We kick off Season 6 with a chunky episode about being childfree, and share our personal experiences on this topic. This was a really meaningful and important topic for us – we hope you find it useful! We cover: The cultural and normative context of motherhood Understanding your desire for or against motherhood and what are the complexities and nua…
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#148: The Role of a CFO in Business Growth
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Welcome to episode #148. Today, Partners and VCFOs of PJS & Co. CPAs Jaime Staley and Katina Peters uncover the question, "How can I grow my business?" and how a skilled CFO can be the key to unlocking sustainable growth, steering the financial strategy, and ensuring your business survives and thrives in a competitive market.…
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#147: Helping Business Owners Be Financially Fearless with Dr. Barb Provost and Maggie Nielsen
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Jaime Staley, partner and CFO at PJS & Co. CPAs, Dr. Barb Provost, Founder of Purse Strings LLC, and Maggie Nielsen talk about how to help business owners overcome financial fears in this episode. Barb and Maggie have joined forces to support and empower women to take control of their financial future and make informed choices about managing their …
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#146: Signs It's Time to Hire an Operations Manager
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Welcome to episode #146, where we continue discussing the crucial role of an Operations Manager. In episode #145, we covered the many benefits of having an Operations Manager. In this episode, we will discuss when to hire one for your company. Kim Nixon joined us again to walk us through the hiring procedures for operations managers.…
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#145: The Benefits of Hiring an Operations Manager
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In episode #145, Kim Nixon, Director of Operations at PJS & Co. CPAs talks about why hiring an Operations Manager is important. There are many benefits of filling the operations manager role. In the next two episodes, we will talk about the advantages of hiring a professional. We will also show examples of their work and talk about when you might n…
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Welcome to part two of our discussion of the dos and don'ts of managing your money. Maintaining a good relationship with your finances and setting realistic goals for yourself is essential for financial success. In episode #143, we explored several dos to assist you in starting and maintaining a sound financial life. Jaime Staley helps us understan…
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Join us for part one of our two-part series, which discusses the "do's" and "don'ts" of managing personal finances. Jaime Staley joins us for episode #143 to discuss the "do's" and offer personal finance tips. Finances are an overwhelming topic, and there are so many aspects to understand, from budgeting to credit cards to investing. Learning how t…
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The Future of Neurodiversity Affirming Practice with Sonny Jane Wise
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For our final episode of the season we welcome Sonny Jane Wise to the podcast, to share their wisdom on all things neurodivergence. This is a fabulous ep to start with if you’re new to the neurodiversity affirming model, and also if you’ve been here a while! Sonny Jane is a trans, multiply neurodivergent & disabled public speaker, advocate and auth…
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We are thrilled to have Rosemary Richings on the podcast today, to chat with us about her experience of dyspraxia. Rosemary is a writer, editor, and public speaker specialising in disability and neurodiversity, and she is the author of Stumbling Through Space and Time: Living Life With Dyspraxia. Rosemary is on the board of trustees of Dyspraxic Me…
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#142: Unlocking Growth - The Importance of Industry Benchmarks
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In episode #142 of the Cultivating Growth Podcast, we discuss unlocking growth for your business. Jaime Staley joins us to discuss the importance of industry benchmarks. Industry benchmarks are metrics a company can use to see how it performs compared to other businesses in its industry. This information is crucial in growing your business and achi…
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In this week's episode we chat about compassionate practice. We have both been super keen to do an episode on compassion for a while now, given compassion is a core tenant of our practice. In this ep we went through some of the core features of compassion, how this can be used therapeutically, and developing self-compassion. We loved putting this e…
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Minority Stress with Rebecca Gannon
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Today on the show Monique interviews Rebecca Gannon. Rebecca is a Neurodivergent Psychologist with a Masters in Educational and Developmental Psychology. Their clinical work focuses on Autism and ADHD assessment for adults as well as supervising other Psychologists and allied health professionals in neuroaffirming practice skills. Rebecca is Aborig…
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#141: Accounting Month-End Close Checklist Best Practices
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Join us for episode #141 where we discuss the Accounting Month-End Close Checklist. Jamie Staley discusses different techniques and strategies for handling this for various businesses. This analysis is essential in keeping accurate data and making sound financial decisions based on your business' monthly data.…
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Depression and TMS with Michelle Marques
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In this week’s episode we are thrilled to chat to Michelle Marques about her experience with depression and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, plus a million other things. Michelle is an Autistic and ADHD writer with a background in journalism and a Master’s in African American studies. Her writing and research focuses on gender, sexuality, race, n…
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Early Identification with Josephine Barbaro
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This week on the podcast Monique interviews the incredible Associate Professor Josephine Barbaro. Josie is a late identified Autistic ADHDer. She is a Principal Research Fellow and Psychologist at the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre, La Trobe University, Melbourne. She is the Research Director of Identification and Diagnosis of Autism, and Cli…
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#140: Building Trust & Trust Compression with Rick Watson
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We talk with Rick Watson in episode #140 of the Cultivating Growth Podcast. Rick is a financial expert, trusted advisor, and the Founder of the National Referral Network. He is also the author of "A Firm Worth Building: Running a Better Professional Business." Rick offers insight on building trust in sales and strategies for building a two-year rel…
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Sensory Regulation with Joanne Seymon
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A note to our listeners: In this episode we chat about self-harm. Some of our listeners may prefer to skip this one. Happy Monday! In today’s episode Monique interviews Joanne Seymon; AuDHDer Occupational Therapist, and co-founder of Kaiko Fidgets. Jo is passionate about developing appropriate sensory tools for teens and adults, with a focus on har…
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#139: 10 More Strategic Questions for Your CFO - Part II
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Join us for episode #139, part two of our "10 Strategic Questions for Your CFO" series. If you haven't already, check out episode #138 for the first five questions. In this episode, we will continue our discussion with Katina Peters about important questions for your CFO. With these five questions, you will feel more informed and at ease, maximizin…
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On this week’s episode Monique interviews Marie Camin about stimming. Marie is a multiply neurodivergent clinical psychologist, researcher, and a neurodiversity advocate. Marie is currently completing her PhD on Autistic stimming at La Trobe University and she is a Founding Committee Member of the OTARC Autistic Advisory Group; she believes strongl…
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Pelvic and Sexual Pain with Shan Morrison
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This week on the podcast we interview ADHDer and physiotherapist Shan Morrison. Shan is a Specialist Women’s, Men’s & Pelvic Health Physiotherapist and fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapists. She has practiced exclusively in pelvic health for 30 years, and is the director of Women’s & Men’s Health Physiotherapy: a private practice bas…
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#138: 10 More Strategic Questions for Your CFO - Part I
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Is your business ready for a Chief Financial Officer? Have you started your new financial journey with a professional? If so, check out episode #138 and learn some strategic questions for your CFO when meeting with them for the first time. This two-part series will provide 10 questions that can help in managing your company. Hiring a financial advi…
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Neurodivergent Parents Parenting Neurodivergent Kids with Dr Celia Falchi
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Today’s guest is ADHDer psychologist Dr. Celia Falchi. Celia works in private practice in Wellington, New Zealand. She works with predominantly neurodivergent clients across the lifespan, specialising in trauma work, and she engages in advocacy work within the profession, including being on the Education Committee for AADPA. Celia is also mum to tw…
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'We don't know what we don't know' with Jodie Wilson
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A note to our listeners – this episode briefly mentions suicide, so some of our listeners may decide to skip this one. This week on the podcast Monique interviews Jodie Wilson, who is an AuDHDer veterinarian, researcher, author, and mum (not necessarily in that order!). Jodie advocates for diversity inclusion within the veterinary industry through …
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#137: Leadership Finding a Mentor in the Dental Industry with Dr. ArNelle Wright
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Dr. ArNelle Wright is a true leader in the dental industry. She is a certified transformation and personal growth coach, general dentist, speaker, and mentor. In this episode, she covers the benefits of having a mentor. She also tackles how leadership classes can enhance your business and team. Additionally, she discusses the key factors for a succ…
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Menopause! It happens to roughly half of the human race, but it continues to be shrouded in mystery for many people. In today’s episode we discuss this very important transition. We cover: Why are we doing an episode on menopause? The social aspect of the menopause transition. An overview of our sex hormones and how these change during the menopaus…
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#136: Navigating Payroll Transitions with Your CPA
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The thought of switching your company's payroll software can cause some major anxiety. It requires patience, research, communication, and team effort. Payroll is extremely personal for a company. Your team depends on their paychecks. Getting people paid promptly and accurately with no surprises is the goal. If you've been delaying this task or need…
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#135: Construction Business Growth with Ruth King
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Ruth King, otherwise known as the “Profit and Wealth Guru,” joins us for this episode. She is passionate about helping small business owners get profitable and stay profitable. Today, we will learn how Ruth helps contractors take their businesses to the next level.By PJS & Co. CPAs
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In episode #134 of the podcast, we explore the secret ingredient to business success with Megan, Katina, and Amanda – unraveling the enigmatic concept of finding your niche. This skill is crucial for businesses in a busy market. It impacts their business operations, product marketing, and customer relationship management.…
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#133: The Newest Requirement for Business Owners
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The new year is here and with it comes new filing rules for all businesses. In today's episode, we discuss the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) requirements and how the reporting requirements can affect you. We plan to assist our clients with these filings and will know more as additional information becomes available. We wanted to share what…
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#132: What You Should Know About Cryptocurrency
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Many videos, tutorials, articles, and classes surround the crypto world, and access to information is constantly increasing. Today, we will learn from Laura Walter, a cryptocurrency CPA, about using crypto for business and personal life.By PJS & Co. CPAs
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#131: Culture, Productivity & Profitability
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How important is company culture when the rubber meets the road? Is it a vanity term that just evokes feeling of comfort or does it impact the bottom line? Growing your company and profits, requires understanding the connection between company culture and productivity.By PJS & Co. CPAs
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#130: Next Level Performance with Brandon Pipkin
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Reaching that next level performance in your business can be draining and time consuming. Not knowing where to start or how to do it can be frustrating. Brandon Pipkin is one of America’s top leadership and sales trainers, motivators, and author. He has trained over 3,000 global leaders, over 12,000 sales professionals and has delivered over 800 in…
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In our previous episode, part I, we defined revenue forecasting and the components of how to revenue forecast. In the second part of revenue forecasting, we explore how to apply and use this roadmap to help your business grow.By PJS & Co. CPAs
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