The WERKin' Mommas Podcast

Honest Motherhood: My Kids Get on my DAMN Nerves.  I'm pretty sure there's gonna be comments and perspectives coming from all directions about this episode. I'm saying something that needs to be said first and foremost. But often as mommas, we're shunned or bashed for vocalizing certain things that we deal with every day. I've been a mom for almost 15 years, I can say that every moment and every day has not been rosy and fun and exciting and happy-go-lucky and the world smells like flowers type-thing.   Who Left Their Clothes on the Floor?!  The moms on the show would get mad. They felt bad for getting mad and talked about how moms aren't supposed to get mad at kids. Many of us have felt when everybody walks past the clothes and shoes on the floor. Everybody in the house walks past it like, it's not there and you're waiting for somebody else to pick it up.  Kids in the Grocery Store  What's the thing kids do at the grocery store? They pick up stuff, ask can they have something, or they sneak it in the cart. If you tell your kids NO or stop repeatedly people might think wow that's a mean mama, you're not supposed to talk to your kids like that.   Humanize Moms  Moms, have you ever had that feeling like my kids get on my damn nerves?! OMG, these kids are driving me crazy! It doesn't mean that you love your kids or kids any less. It means that you're human and have emotions just like everybody else in the world.   Paid Leave. Period.  42 days for your body to “snap back” from bringing a human into the world that took you about 270 or so days to create. That's a whole separate podcast episode for me.   Mad Mom Moment  So I used to yell at my kids to get stuff done and then I thought about how exhausted I felt afterwards, but also how bad I felt afterward. It's hard for me as an adult to receive a message from somebody who's yelling at me. And if I don't want something done to me, I'm certainly not gonna do it to somebody else - adult kid, whoever. Raising Children Everybody has their different ways of parenting, and nobody can really criticize or try to instruct a mom or dad on how to be fulfill their roles as parents. If you have strategies and communications and things that work in your household for your kids, then do what works for you and don't feel like you have to become something that you're not or change who you are or conform to what this world thinks we should be simply because we chose to have children. Communication Skills and Kids I want my kids to understand that they have a voice, a point of view and they should never silence that for anybody. If you feel the need to say something, say it, it doesn't matter: Who's in the room or in the seat next to youHow much money somebody hasHow many connections they haveHow old or young they areHow much education or experience they haveOr anything else How do you deal with those days when your kids get on your nerves and what are some things that you want to share in your own experiences as a mother that you think could help another bomb or even just to get it off your chest. If you're one of those moms who you feel stressed and overworked and overwhelmed with everything that's on your plate and you just need somewhere to vent. That's why I want to create this community. We need that space for us and by us for moms, by moms to be able to have these conversations without dealing with the trolls and the people who want to mom shame every chance they get. Let's Chat What y'all think? Let's continue this conversation. Join the mailing list. That way you will know whatever episode comes out and the merch is about to get back jumping.

Let's throw perfection to the wayside and talk about this mom struggle. When you need to cook but you gotta clean the kitchen first then you ask the kids to clean and they do it halfway so you end up doing it anyway. By then you've loaded the dishwasher, cleaned out the refrigerator, wiped everything down, swept and mopped the floor and you're exhausted - and not 1 pot is on the stove. This is just 1 of the many WTF moments we deal with as moms. I'm making dishwater and wiping the counters down but had to stop and have a living room conversation with my fellow moms. There's so much to do. Even figuring out what to do before you make ONE move is exhausting. It doesn't have to be. For all the craziness of our daily lives, pencil in things on your calendar that you love - mine is cleaning. That is not a typo - 1 of my favorite things to do is clean. Turning on music, putting in my rubber gloves, and setting my Apple Watch to Mixed Cardio is a great time in my book. I know I won't be interrupted because nobody in my house is volunteering to help me clean the kitchen (or any other room

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I'm going through a transition as a mother. I'm in this torn space of giving my kids the space to grow, develop, and learn, but I'm still looking at them like the 2-year-olds I chased after to make sure they didn't fall or play with the sockets. In my transition as a mom, I'm in a delicate space where I'm trying to make sure the teaching is there for my kids. I say that because I want them to be in tune with their feelings and being comfortable openly expressing how they feel, and feeling like they can sit me down and talk to me about anything whether it's good or bad. The struggle with me is that I didn't grow up like that - talking back, having an opinion, all that is against the black parent's law and as long as you lived under your parents' roof you didn't have an opinion, you not paying no bills. So there were things I had to learn and think about it like what I want my relationships with my kids to look like as they get older and how do I instill things in them without it being shoved down their throats. So, just as my kids are growing and developing, I am too. I'm unlearning mom guilt. Feeling like I'm not enough, I haven't done enough, like I've failed my kids on things that bother me but they're not even thinking about let alone tripping about. I feel like that goes back to the desire of some parents who want to live vicariously through their kids. And that also goes back to other people's opinions - whether it's the dad or grandparents or friends who want to tell you your kids. So much to unpack in this episode - tune in! What are some things you've had to learn and unlearn as a mother? ~N

Let your network know that you're tuned in! Use the hashtag #WERKinMommas and tag me, @NikkWinstonCPA, on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Broadcasting live from Midtown Atlanta. It's such a vibe today - beautiful, sunny 75 degree day. Not too many people, I just had lunch and finished writing a blog and I wanna talk about the J O B. #CareerConvos: Quit Your Job Gracefully Let's talk about work. Let's talk about when you ready to chuck up the deuces and quit your job to that job that's no longer serving you - or maybe it never served you to begin with. Whatever the reason is for wanting to quit your job, make sure you do it gracefully no matter the situation. Employees don't quit companies - they quit people, bad managers or toxic environments created by toxic people. There's also those employees who realize their professional aspirations are out of reach with the current company. Growth is a beautiful thing, no love lost. It can be emotional when you quit your job if it's a great company and you've come to form deep relationships with colleagues. It's also emotional if it's not the most amicable professional breakup. Either way, resign from your job with the same energy you had on your first day with these tips. 1. Discuss with your immediate manager. I've said AD NAUSEUM that you should be having ongoing conversations with your direct manager, especially when you quit your job. Discuss your workload, your career aspirations, and other things your manager needs to be aware of. When you have this resignation discussion let your manager know that you're resigning and any relevant information your manager needs to know about. Your manager, not your coworkers or water-cooler friends, should be the first to know that you're leaving. 2. Follow up with a written resignation letter. After your discussion, send your manager and HR a letter confirming your departure. Include your last working day if nothing else. Reasons and extra words are unnecessary here - many people feel the need to use resignation letters as long drawn out explanations as to why they're leaving. Your letter can be as succinct as: “I'm resigning from X position with ABC Company, my last day is September 12, 2021.” 3. Clean up, literally. Schedule time with your manager and team to discuss transition plans of work, open projects, and wrap up as much as you can. Use your last few weeks to set your successor up the right way. You ever start a job and see the dusty remnants of your predecessor? The desk hasn't been cleaned, their condiment packets are still on the drawers, documents with their name is still laying around? It doesn't feel good. Clean up the desk, leave some notes or guidance documents, send introductory emails that you're leaving and who your interim point of contact is. Make the transition as seamless as possible for both sides. You always want to leave amicably, regardless of circumstances surrounding your departure. Even if you're in a position where you're leaving on less than ideal terms, keep that in mind. 4. Decompress. If you're going to another company, enjoy some downtime to fully remove yourself from your prior environment. Take a vacation, take a STAYCATION, spend time researching your new company or role. Start fresh and leave any concerns from your old employer in the past. 5. Stay connected. Departures don't have to be adversarial. Check out the #CareerConvos blog to continue this conversation. Need to chat about your next career move, prep for an interview, or learn how to negotiate salary? Put time on my calendar for a 1:1 career chat.   ~Nikki

Hey y'all, I'm Nikki Winston, and welcome to The WERKin' Mommas podcast. I'm a mompreneur, CPA, and award-winning writer with my career advice featured in your favorite magazines. I'm sharing the accounting tips entrepreneurs need to know, CPA exam study tips, and career advice that millennials need to win in these corporate streets. You'll also hear the frolics and frustrations of a mother to 2 growing kids. Let your network know that you're listening to this episode by using the hashtag #WERKinMommas and tag me, @NikkWinstonCPA, on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. It doesn't matter who I ask: moms, CPA candidates, entrepreneurs, we all have some long-winded reason for not doing things as we think they should be done. Moms know we need to work out and we'll go 2 weeks strong then fall off. Candidates know they need to be studying and they do good for a few days before all motivation is gone. Business owners need to hire an accountant but only do it when it's too late. How long are you doing to be consistently doing things inconsistently?! As crazy as it sounds - it's a struggle too many of us can relate to. We do things - the right things - consistent for a few days, then we fall off, get back up, and keep going on this cycle. Then you wonder why you're not where you should be. In this time of uncertainty and wondering what the next move is gonna be, listen to this bonus episode of The WERKin' Mommas podcast to (1) hear my personal goal of being more consistent and (2) how to create your own plan so that you're not doing so much that you're not really doing anything. ~N

Hey y'all, I'm Nikki Winston, and welcome to The WERKin' Mommas podcast. I'm a mompreneur, CPA, and award-winning blogger with my content creations & career advice featured in some cool places like T-Mobile for Business, Bloomberg " Accounting & Tax, Coursera, and the Journal of Accountancy. I'm sharing the accounting tips that business owners need to know, proven methods to make CPA exam studying less stressful, and the career advice and life skills you need to win. You'll also hear the frolics and frustrations of a mother to 2 growing kids.  My guests and I speak the unfiltered, unedited truth, and have real conversations about what it really means to DO THE WORK. Grab your water, your whiskey, or your coffee and tune in! Let your network know that you're tuned in to this episode! Use the hashtag #WERKinMommas and tag me, @NikkWinstonCPA, on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Regardless of your industry or pay grade, it's important to pursue the job opportunities that you enjoy and align with your career aspirations. Most have yet to find that perfect dream job, but you can get close by asking the right questions. Listen to this episode for 3 important questions to ask in the job interview for the clarity you need to make the right career decision. Check out the #CareerConvos blog to continue this conversation. Need to chat about your next career move, prep for an interview, or learn how to negotiate salary? Put time on my calendar for a 1:1 career chat. 

CPA EXAM COACHING PROGRAMS Launched the CPA exam coaching programs. There's a lot of the nontechnical and more long-term strategies that I share in my CPA exam programs because those aspects are lacking. Sadly, we as black professionals are a part of the non-elite 1% of black CPAs - we're actually less than 1%, more like 0.7%. My goal with launching my CPA exam coaching programs is to increase that number by providing the strategies and experiences that black CPA candidates particularly need.  Everyday on LinkedIn I get messages from future CPAs about exam strategies and how to pass the exam. This past score release I got a message on LinkedIn from a follower that engages with my content on a regular basis and he said, “I failed FAR again, what am I doing wrong?” My CPA exam coaching programs are designed to go beyond the content and answer those questions that course materials can't; to provide you with support and guidance from someone who's been where you are - having taken the computerized exam 13 times over. All the way down to what to do in the days leading up to your exam, what do eat the night before, my zen preparation on the day of. I thoroughly enjoy helping the future CPAs pass the exam. There are free tutorials on bonds, break-even analysis, and cash-to-accrual conversion on my website, NikkWinstonCPA.com. In other news. . . REFINING VS. PERFECTING I've gotten to the point where I've stopped beating myself up when things don't go as planned. There's a ton of things I have learned to distinguish between REFINING vs. PERFECTING something.  Refining is enhancing something that you've created for whatever reason. Maybe you have a course and you added some bonus content that increases the value of the course - that's refining. Perfecting on the other hand is constant iteration with no end goal in sight - you're consumed with this feeling of, using the course example again, you feel like the course isn't good enough so you keep changing things and delaying publishing the course, you're anxious about people's feedback and you continue in this cycle until the course gets to your definition of perfection, which most likely is a point you'll never reach. Because perfection is undefined and it's subjective. You might think the course is trash and you publish it and everybody loves it. Reaching for perfection will leave you sitting on a lot of unpublished content or services that somebody, at least 1 person, finds value in.  MOMMY MELTDOWN I'm going through a transition as a mom. My son is definitely growing - he's almost taller than me, he eats all the food, and he's outgrown all of his clothes. I was going to do my usual and run to the mall and grab him some outfits - the usual basketball shorts, tees, and a couple “school” outfits. Because he's growing, I wasn't sure what size he wore so I decided to bring him with me. Much to my surprise, the years of sweatpants and Jordans have come to an end! Instead of his usual student athlete attire, my son went for the jeans that he told me for years he hated, the button-ups that he could only deal with on picture day. No Jordan, LeBron, or Kobe shoes - VANS?! We all know what this means when a pre-teen boy starts paying more attention to his looks. He's obviously feeling himself and some little girl probably is too. My baby is not a baby anymore! Y'all - I'm NOT ready. 

Hey y'all, I'm Nikki Winston, and welcome to The WERKin' Mommas podcast. I'm a mompreneur, CPA, and award-winning blogger with my content creations & career advice featured in some cool places like T-Mobile for Business, Bloomberg Accounting & Tax, Coursera, and the Journal of Accountancy. I'm sharing the accounting tips that business owners need to know, proven methods to make CPA exam studying less stressful, and the career advice and life skills you need to win. You'll also hear the frolics and frustrations of a mother to 2 growing kids.  My guests and I speak the unfiltered, unedited truth, and have real conversations about what it really means to DO THE WORK. Grab your water, your whiskey, or your coffee and tune in! Let your network know that you're tuned in to this episode! Use the hashtag #WERKinMommas and tag me, @NikkWinstonCPA, on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. #CareerConvos: The Best Career Advice I Ever Got The best career advice I ever got didn't "hit" me until years later. I was so stuck on the delivery that I missed the message but once I got it, it set the bar high for my entire career. This episode is a reminder that there's no escaping or shortcut to doing the work. Regardless of your industry, years of experience, or job title, you have an opportunity to accomplish all that you set out to do. Listen to this episode if you are: wondering how to move up in your careercurious about the unwritten corporate rules you need to knowlacking the confidence you need to ask questionsstruggling with bringing your authentic self to work **This episode is a jarring reminder that there's no shortcut or skating around doing the work. ~Nikki Check out the #CareerConvos blog to continue this conversation. Need to chat about your next career move, prep for an interview, or learn how to negotiate salary? Put time on my calendar for a 1:1 career chat. 

The WERKin' Mommas podcast is the business plan for entrepreneurs, the how-to & WTF guide for busy moms and the coat-tail pulling career advice millennials need to win in the corporate world. Nikki Winston is a mom, CPA, and career development expert who put all the "what-ifs" aside and launched her podcast. Her career advice is featured in Forbes, the Ellevate Network, Reader's Digest and many other publications. Connect with Nikki: Instagram|LinkedIn|Twitter|Website|Podcast Welcome to Season 2 of The WERKin' Mommas podcast! This quarantine has had everybody in their feelings and in their bag. Have you launched or new business or are you more focused on chilling? Whatever your thing is, it's totally OK! On this episode we're talking about: finding the space and grace you need to be in your feelingshow saying NO is a great thingfocusing on your own goals and leaving behind other people's expectations It's a good one, if I do say so myself. Listen and tag me @NikkWinstonCPA as you share this podcast on social media.

Hey y'all, I'm Nikki Winston, and welcome to The WERKin' Mommas podcast. I'm a mompreneur, CPA, and award-winning blogger with my content creations & career advice featured in some cool places like T-Mobile for Business, Bloomberg Accounting & Tax, Coursera, and the Journal of Accountancy. I'm sharing the accounting tips that business owners need to know, proven methods to make CPA exam studying less stressful, and the career advice and life skills you need to win. You'll also hear the frolics and frustrations of a mother to 2 growing kids.  My guests and I speak the unfiltered, unedited truth, and have real conversations about what it really means to DO THE WORK. Grab your water, your whiskey, or your coffee and tune in! Let your network know that you're tuned in to this episode! Use the hashtag #WERKinMommas and tag me, @NikkWinstonCPA, on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Welcome to Season 2 of The WERKin' Mommas podcast! Mechanics vs. Concepts: Do You Know What You Doin? I find myself constantly having this discussion about mechanics vs. concepts. - so much that I wrote about it years ago in Reader's Digest and have countless conversations with professionals about using your brain and not being afraid to do the job. You understand HOW to do something but do you understand the WHY? In accounting and in real life, this is a blurred line. Just because you know how to download the report and copy/paste into specific cells of an Excel file doesn't mean you understand the financial, operational, and/or global impact of what you at your job everyday. Are you really adding value? Improving processes? Or are you doing things exactly the way your predecessor showed you before they left? Is your lack of knowing complicating the process? This was a freestyle episode as this topic has been on my mind as I see how even in the pandemic, many people are transitioning into new roles and careers. As you step into this new role, are you going to carry your predecessor's torch or are you going to put on full display all the things you talked about in the interview? Whether you're a CPA candidate, millennial professional, or business owner, listen to this episode for a different approach to upgrading your skillset. Check out the #CareerConvos blog to continue this conversation. Need to chat about your next career move, prep for an interview, or learn how to negotiate salary? Put time on my calendar for a 1:1 career chat.  

Hey y'all, I'm Nikki Winston, and welcome to The WERKin' Mommas podcast. I'm a mompreneur, CPA, and award-winning blogger with my content creations & career advice featured in some cool places like T-Mobile for Business, Bloomberg Accounting & Tax, Coursera, and the Journal of Accountancy. If you've said to yourself: “I'm studying for hours for the CPA exam but not learning anything.” come check out the Winston CPA Exam Virtual Classroom. It has video tutorials on things like Corporate Governance from BEC, cash-to-accrual accounting from FAR, and business structures from REG. I break down the concepts so they're easier for you to understand. Learn how to answer questions and simulations even when you don't know the answer with my 3-step CPA exam strategy. Here's how it works. Welcome to Season 2 of The WERKin' Mommas podcast! It's not the content; it's you. You're making this harder than it has to be! Why is it so hard to pass the CPA exam?! This episode addresses this major roadblock for many CPA candidates. I'm sharing ways for you to: shift your thinking about the CPA examuse relatable examples to master contentembrace this journey you're on. There's great things at the end! Let your network know that you're tuned in to this episode! Use the hashtag #CPAExamReady and tag me, @NikkWinstonCPA, on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

The WERKin' Mommas podcast is the business plan for entrepreneurs, the how-to & WTF guide for busy moms and the coat-tail pulling career advice millennials need to win in the corporate world. Nikki Winston is a mom, CPA, and career development expert who put all the "what-ifs" aside and launched her podcast. Her career advice is featured in Forbes, the Ellevate Network, Reader's Digest and many other publications. I woke up to hugs, kisses, cards, love, and brunch + mimosas. Happy Mother's Day! Enjoy this amazing day with 50% off all courses and books with code MOMSDAY50. https://bit.ly/2WLdfrI #cpa #accountant #accountinglife #futurecpa #financialaccounting #accountingcoach #accounting #cpacandidate #mothersday #cpamom #cpaexam #cpaexamreview #cpaexamprep #careergrowth #career #careeradvice #jobinterviewtips #interviewquestions #interviewpreparation #cpaexamquestions #leadership #professionaldevelopment #corporatelife #millennials  Connect with Nikki: Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | Website | Podcast

The WERKin' Mommas podcast is the business plan for entrepreneurs, the how-to & WTF guide for busy moms and the coat-tail pulling career advice millennials need to win in the corporate world. Nikki Winston is a mom, CPA, and career development expert who put all the "what-ifs" aside and launched her podcast. Her career advice is featured in Forbes, the Ellevate Network, Reader's Digest and many other publications. Has your business been impacted by COVID-9? Get the CARES Act Guide for details on small business loans, unemployment, and stimulus payments. One of the biggest decisions a business owner makes is selecting a structure for the business. Whether it's an LLC, corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, why did you choose that structure? I'm finding that many entrepreneurs selected LLCs because someone else did or they don't want to get sued. That's it?! Change. Your. Mindset. There's so many other things business owners need to be aware of when selecting a business structure including: tax planning strategiespersonal asset protectionease of formationlong-term business goals I'm clearing up some of the misconceptions about LLCs and why this entity may not be the best one for you depending on your business goals. Be aware of who you're accepting business advice from. Learn more about running your business in The Biz Suite Connect with Nikki: Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | Website | Podcast

Hey y'all, I'm Nikki Winston, and welcome to The WERKin' Mommas podcast. I'm a mompreneur, CPA, and award-winning blogger with my content creations & career advice featured in some cool places like T-Mobile for Business, Bloomberg Accounting & Tax, Coursera, and the Journal of Accountancy. If you've said to yourself: “I'm studying for hours for the CPA exam but not learning anything.” come check out the Winston CPA Exam Virtual Classroom. It has video tutorials on things like Corporate Governance from BEC, cash-to-accrual accounting from FAR, and business structures from REG. I break down the concepts so they're easier for you to understand. Learn how to answer questions and simulations even when you don't know the answer with my 3-step CPA exam strategy. Here's how it works.  Bonus freestyle episode to catch up on some things. We've all had to pivot personally and professionally in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. I'm sharing some strategies on: working from home in this new environmentpreparing for life AFTER the CPA examselecting the right business structure - for those of you studying Regulation AND for business owners Let your network know that you're tuned in to this episode! Use the hashtag #CPAExamReady and tag me, @NikkWinstonCPA, on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Hey y'all, I'm Nikki Winston, and welcome to The WERKin' Mommas podcast. I'm a mompreneur, CPA, and award-winning blogger with my content creations & career advice featured in some cool places like T-Mobile for Business, Bloomberg Accounting & Tax, Coursera, and the Journal of Accountancy. I'm sharing the accounting tips that business owners need to know, proven methods to make CPA exam studying less stressful, and the career advice and life skills you need to win. You'll also hear the frolics and frustrations of a mother to 2 growing kids.  My guests and I speak the unfiltered, unedited truth, and have real conversations about what it really means to DO THE WORK. Grab your water, your whiskey, or your coffee and tune in! Let your network know that you're tuned in to this episode! Use the hashtag #WERKinMommas and tag me, @NikkWinstonCPA, on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. #CareerConvos: How Can I Get My Boss to Notice My Work? Fridays are for #CareerConvos. Today I'm answering questions from LinkedIn about how to get your work noticed and moving up in your career. I'm speaking to the accountants but this career convo applies regardless of your industry. We just wrapped up performance evaluation season and now here's some things to think about: how did your review go?where are you trying to go in your career?how does a promotion fit into your career goals?don't sleep on lateral moves Look deeper into what you're really doing everyday in your job. You'd be surprised at what you find. You must tune in to this episode!!!! Where are you in your career relative to where you want to be? Send me your career questions here and I'll answer them on an upcoming episode. Check out the #CareerConvos blog to continue this conversation. Need to chat about your next career move, prep for an interview, or learn how to negotiate salary? Put time on my calendar for a 1:1 career chat.  

The WERKin' Mommas podcast is the business plan for entrepreneurs, the how-to & WTF guide for busy moms and the coat-tail pulling career advice millennials need to win in the corporate world. Nikki Winston is a mom, CPA, and career development expert who put all the "what-ifs" aside and launched her podcast. Her career advice is featured in Forbes, the Ellevate Network, Reader's Digest and many other publications. Get the The CARES Act Guide Listen to this episode for details on the SBA loans for small businesses including the $10,000 emergency grant. How do these loans work? Can you apply as a freelancer? Should you expect a stimulus check? Given our current situation which seems like a scene out of a movie, households and businesses are looking for ways to shift focus and operate in an unfamiliar way. The Covid-19 pandemic has created a new wave of entrepreneurs who are maximizing this #QuarantineAndChill opportunity. It has also created more moments of panic for entrepreneurs and businesses who never thought of or prepared for something like this and the adverse impacts it would have on their businesses.  Connect with Nikki: Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | Website | Podcast

The WERKin' Mommas podcast is the business plan for entrepreneurs, the how-to & WTF guide for busy moms and the coat-tail pulling career advice millennials need to win in the corporate world. Nikki Winston is a mom, CPA, and career development expert who put all the "what-ifs" aside and launched her podcast. Her career advice is featured in Forbes, the Ellevate Network, Reader's Digest and many other publications. As we adjust to our new normal with the Covid-19 pandemic, it's been a struggle for CPA candidates to stay focused on studying. NTSs are expiring and we're approaching the 2nd quarter testing window on top of dealing with the #QuarantineAndChill life that Covid-19 has created. So how do you stay focused? It's hard to study anyway, let alone in this environment. Add to that a house full of spouses and kids who constantly need something from us. Or instead of partners and kids you're struggling with this indefinite party-of-one life that has you isolated from family and friends. Whatever your situation, this episode shares some things to think about as we hunker down and wait for the coronavirus to pass: defining your WHY on your CPA exam journeythinking about the benefits that passing the CPA exam hold for youwhy passing the CPA exam is more than about memorizing content These are the concerns I address in my private CPA exam group, join the conversation with other CPA candidates here: https://bit.ly/2WPNJDn Listen to Episode 17 for some things I learned while I studied for exams - all 13 times. If you're overwhelmed with study materials or need extra coaching to get you ready for exam day, consider enrolling in a CPA exam coaching program. My students get support & guidance in learning material, access to retired CPA exam questions, and private coaching sessions to talk through exam day jitters. The Winston CPA Exam Coaching Program is the first and only comprehensive CPA review course created by a black woman. How are you feeling in light of Covid-19? Has it provided more study time or just made you even more anxious? Let's talk about it! Head over to the private CPA exam community and tell us how you're feeling. Connect with Nikki: Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | Website | Podcast

Hey y'all, I'm Nikki Winston, and welcome to The WERKin' Mommas podcast. I'm a mompreneur, CPA, and award-winning blogger with my content creations & career advice featured in some cool places like T-Mobile for Business, Bloomberg Accounting & Tax, Coursera, and the Journal of Accountancy. If you've said to yourself: “I'm studying for hours for the CPA exam but not learning anything.” come check out the Winston CPA Exam Virtual Classroom. It has video tutorials on things like Corporate Governance from BEC, cash-to-accrual accounting from FAR, and business structures from REG. I break down the concepts so they're easier for you to understand. Learn how to answer questions and simulations even when you don't know the answer with my 3-step CPA exam strategy. Here's how it works.  In this episode, I had to relive some tough moments of my CPA exam journey. Trying to study while working and being a mom. After another FAIL from score release, questioning if I wanted to keep going because at this point studying felt like torture. I'm putting in all this effort and still failing and losing credit. Many candidates get to this point - many times while taking the CPA exam. Should you quit or keep going? The problem is we give up too fast. Let your network know that you're tuned in to this episode! Use the hashtag #CPAExamReady and tag me, @NikkWinstonCPA, on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Hey y'all, I'm Nikki Winston, and welcome to The WERKin' Mommas podcast. I'm a mompreneur, CPA, and award-winning blogger with my content creations & career advice featured in some cool places like T-Mobile for Business, Bloomberg Accounting & Tax, Coursera, and the Journal of Accountancy. If you've said to yourself: “I'm studying for hours for the CPA exam but not learning anything.” come check out the Winston CPA Exam Virtual Classroom. It has video tutorials on things like Corporate Governance from BEC, cash-to-accrual accounting from FAR, and business structures from REG. I break down the concepts so they're easier for you to understand. Learn how to answer questions and simulations even when you don't know the answer with my 3-step CPA exam strategy. Here's how it works.  I remember when I was studying for FAR (all 3 times). I kept telling myself it was hard. It was too much information. I'll never remember all of this. FAR is the story of a business - how a company makes money, financial statement accounts, accounting principles, etc. I learned a lot about how to run a business and think through transactions while I was studying. So FAR is actually pretty cool. I've received a lot of questions and DMs recently about study strategies for FAR. The key is to make it relatable and practice to reinforce your learning. Here are some more things to consider when preparing for FAR. Let your network know that you're tuned in to this episode! Use the hashtag #CPAExamReady and tag me, @NikkWinstonCPA, on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. ~Nikki

The WERKin' Mommas podcast is the business plan for entrepreneurs, the how-to & WTF guide for busy moms and the coat-tail pulling career advice millennials need to win in the corporate world. Nikki Winston is a mom, CPA, and career development expert who put all the "what-ifs" aside and launched her podcast. Her career advice is featured in Forbes, the Ellevate Network, Reader's Digest and many other publications. Ok, I'm back...had to put some things in the universe on the ride home from my West house to my North house. Connect with Nikki: Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | Website | Podcast

The WERKin' Mommas podcast is the business plan for entrepreneurs, the how-to & WTF guide for busy moms and the coat-tail pulling career advice millennials need to win in the corporate world. Nikki Winston is a mom, CPA, and career development expert who put all the "what-ifs" aside and launched her podcast. Her career advice is featured in Forbes, the Ellevate Network, Reader's Digest and many other publications. Feeling like Ice Cube because I had something to say. Bonus episodes occur when I grab my Beats or podcast mic and say what's on my mind. In this episode, I'm talking about getting out of your own way...then my daughter called to see where I was. Catch part 2 of this episode, it was good. Follow me on IG #podcast #momlife #mompreneur #femaleentrepreneur #podcaster #podcasting #blackpodcast #business #womeninbusiness #businessblogger #honestmotherhood Connect with Nikki: Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | Website | Podcast

Hey y'all, I'm Nikki Winston, and welcome to The WERKin' Mommas podcast. I'm a mompreneur, CPA, and award-winning blogger with my content creations & career advice featured in some cool places like T-Mobile for Business, Bloomberg Accounting & Tax, Coursera, and the Journal of Accountancy. I'm sharing the accounting tips that business owners need to know, proven methods to make CPA exam studying less stressful, and the career advice and life skills you need to win. You'll also hear the frolics and frustrations of a mother to 2 growing kids.  My guests and I speak the unfiltered, unedited truth, and have real conversations about what it really means to DO THE WORK. Grab your water, your whiskey, or your coffee and tune in! Let your network know that you're tuned in to this episode! Use the hashtag #WERKinMommas and tag me, @NikkWinstonCPA, on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Would you stay in a job that you're unhappy with? Would you tell your manager that you're unhappy? Why didn't the recruiter find you a job? Gettin' real with #CareerConvos!!! Check out the #CareerConvos blog to continue this conversation. Need to chat about your next career move, prep for an interview, or learn how to negotiate salary? Put time on my calendar for a 1:1 career chat.   ~Nikki

Hey y'all, I'm Nikki Winston, and welcome to The WERKin' Mommas podcast. I'm a mompreneur, CPA, and award-winning blogger with my content creations & career advice featured in some cool places like T-Mobile for Business, Bloomberg Accounting & Tax, Coursera, and the Journal of Accountancy. If you've said to yourself: “I'm studying for hours for the CPA exam but not learning anything.” come check out the Winston CPA Exam Virtual Classroom. It has video tutorials on things like Corporate Governance from BEC, cash-to-accrual accounting from FAR, and business structures from REG. I break down the concepts so they're easier for you to understand. Learn how to answer questions and simulations even when you don't know the answer with my 3-step CPA exam strategy. Here's how it works.  None of us want to fail. We stare failure in the face more times than we want to. If you've ever failed at anything - embrace it. We've been trained for so long that failure isn't an option but actually....it is. Let your network know that you're tuned in to this episode! Use the hashtag #CPAExamReady and tag me, @NikkWinstonCPA, on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Hey y'all, I'm Nikki Winston, and welcome to The WERKin' Mommas podcast. I'm a mompreneur, CPA, and award-winning blogger with my content creations & career advice featured in some cool places like T-Mobile for Business, Bloomberg Accounting & Tax, Coursera, and the Journal of Accountancy. I'm sharing the accounting tips that business owners need to know, proven methods to make CPA exam studying less stressful, and the career advice and life skills you need to win. You'll also hear the frolics and frustrations of a mother to 2 growing kids.  My guests and I speak the unfiltered, unedited truth, and have real conversations about what it really means to DO THE WORK. Grab your water, your whiskey, or your coffee and tune in! Let your network know that you're tuned in to this episode! Use the hashtag #WERKinMommas and tag me, @NikkWinstonCPA, on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. On episode 8 of The WERKin' Mommas podcast, I talked about the midyear review for your career. We can't forget about ourselves and our personal well-being. This short episode discusses the importance of a midyear review of YOU - your environment, health, finances...YOU. Check out the #CareerConvos blog to continue this conversation. Need to chat about your next career move, prep for an interview, or learn how to negotiate salary? Put time on my calendar for a 1:1 career chat. 

Hey y'all, I'm Nikki Winston, and welcome to The WERKin' Mommas podcast. I'm a mompreneur, CPA, and award-winning blogger with my content creations & career advice featured in some cool places like T-Mobile for Business, Bloomberg Accounting & Tax, Coursera, and the Journal of Accountancy. I'm sharing the accounting tips that business owners need to know, proven methods to make CPA exam studying less stressful, and the career advice and life skills you need to win. You'll also hear the frolics and frustrations of a mother to 2 growing kids.  My guests and I speak the unfiltered, unedited truth, and have real conversations about what it really means to DO THE WORK. Grab your water, your whiskey, or your coffee and tune in! Let your network know that you're tuned in to this episode! Use the hashtag #WERKinMommas and tag me, @NikkWinstonCPA, on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. We're halfway through the year - are you still #GOALS? Listen to this episode to start having real career discussions with your boss. You still have 6 months to finish strong. I'm reading my REAL midyear reviews so y'all can understand your manager's feedback better. To help you get started having the conversation, download the Employee-Manager 1:1 Meeting template for pointers. This is the same template I created years ago when I needed to get candid feedback from my boss - and it STILL applies today.. While some feedback was great and some wasn't what I wanted to hear, it was what I needed to hear to elevate myself. If you need to level up in these corporate streets, then grab your template. You can start doing better TODAY. Get the 1-1 meeting template. ~Nikki Check out the #CareerConvos blog to continue this conversation. Need to chat about your next career move, prep for an interview, or learn how to negotiate salary? Put time on my calendar for a 1:1 career chat. 

The WERKin' Mommas podcast is the business plan for entrepreneurs, the how-to & WTF guide for busy moms and the coat-tail pulling career advice millennials need to win in the corporate world. Nikki Winston is a mom, CPA, and career development expert who put all the "what-ifs" aside and launched her podcast. Her career advice is featured in Forbes, the Ellevate Network, Reader's Digest and many other publications. Live and direct!!! Watch the reply of AUTOMATE YOUR LIFE here: So, this conversation is focused on providing some tips for busy moms but really for anybody who's struggling to be more productive and make better use of your time - both at home and at work. From makeup to groceries to bills, use these tips to maximize your time everyday. https://www.ellevatenetwork.com/videos/656 Connect with Nikki: Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | Website | Podcast

The WERKin' Mommas podcast is the business plan for entrepreneurs, the how-to & WTF guide for busy moms and the coat-tail pulling career advice millennials need to win in the corporate world. Nikki Winston is a mom, CPA, and career development expert who put all the "what-ifs" aside and launched her podcast. Her career advice is featured in Forbes, the Ellevate Network, Reader's Digest and many other publications. What are you going to do with your stimulus payment? Click here for more information on small business loans + unemployment for freelancers. Are you wondering why you pay off your credit card and your score drops? There's are simple strategies you're missing to make your credit card to work to your advantage. You're NOT using your credit to your advantage. Here are the top 3 credit tips to improve your credit score and have more money in your bank account. I'm doing a deeper dive into this episode about credit. If your credit score is not 760, enroll in my Credit Boosting Masterclass. Email me to get on the waitlist, nikki@nikkwinstoncpa.com. Connect with Nikki: Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | Website | Podcast

Hey y'all, I'm Nikki Winston, and welcome to The WERKin' Mommas podcast. I'm a mompreneur, CPA, and award-winning blogger with my content creations & career advice featured in some cool places like T-Mobile for Business, Bloomberg Accounting & Tax, Coursera, and the Journal of Accountancy. If you've said to yourself: “I'm studying for hours for the CPA exam but not learning anything.” come check out the Winston CPA Exam Virtual Classroom. It has video tutorials on things like Corporate Governance from BEC, cash-to-accrual accounting from FAR, and business structures from REG. I break down the concepts so they're easier for you to understand. Learn how to answer questions and simulations even when you don't know the answer with my 3-step CPA exam strategy. Here's how it works.  On this episode I'm answering frequently asked questions about the CPA exam - what to study, how to study and what getting a 75 really means! Still have questions about the CPA exam? Book a private coaching session. There's only 1 time that you should care about which section to start with. What's on the CPA exam? Move away from mediocrity!!! The accounting industry is not the place to be satisfied with the bare minimum. Save time when preparing for the CPA exam with retired exam questions and proven study strategies. Get instant access to CPA exam courses here. Let your network know that you're tuned in to this episode! Use the hashtag #CPAExamReady and tag me, @NikkWinstonCPA, on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

The WERKin' Mommas podcast is the business plan for entrepreneurs, the how-to & WTF guide for busy moms and the coat-tail pulling career advice millennials need to win in the corporate world. Nikki Winston is a mom, CPA, and career development expert who put all the "what-ifs" aside and launched her podcast. Her career advice is featured in Forbes, the Ellevate Network, Reader's Digest and many other publications. Live and direct from beautiful wine country - Sonoma, California!! It's Day 1 of the #CircularSummit powered by HelloAlice and my mind has been blown. A winery full of female founders and mentors to support our endeavors. Tune in and see what we were up to! The WERKin' Mommas podcast came to life during this experience. Watch the video full from Circular Summit 2019 here. Connect with Nikki: Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | Website | Podcast

The WERKin' Mommas podcast is the business plan for entrepreneurs, the how-to & WTF guide for busy moms and the coat-tail pulling career advice millennials need to win in the corporate world. Nikki Winston is a mom, CPA, and career development expert who put all the "what-ifs" aside and launched her podcast. Her career advice is featured in Forbes, the Ellevate Network, Reader's Digest and many other publications. Get the CARES Act Guide Everybody wants to know about taxes - specifically how NOT to pay any. First thing is to understand the TYPES of taxes that are applicable to your business. Tax rules can vary depending on the state you live in the type of business structure that you have and the industry that you operate in.Today we are going to talk business taxes. What question do you have about your business taxes? Connect with Nikki: Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | Website | Podcast

Hey y'all, I'm Nikki Winston, and welcome to The WERKin' Mommas podcast. I'm a mompreneur, CPA, and award-winning blogger with my content creations & career advice featured in some cool places like T-Mobile for Business, Bloomberg Accounting & Tax, Coursera, and the Journal of Accountancy. I'm sharing the accounting tips that business owners need to know, proven methods to make CPA exam studying less stressful, and the career advice and life skills you need to win. You'll also hear the frolics and frustrations of a mother to 2 growing kids.  My guests and I speak the unfiltered, unedited truth, and have real conversations about what it really means to DO THE WORK. Grab your water, your whiskey, or your coffee and tune in! Let your network know that you're tuned in to this episode! Use the hashtag #WERKinMommas and tag me, @NikkWinstonCPA, on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Your billion dollar ideas, your podcast, your swimming lessons. We have the best intentions but our mindset can leave us feeling stuck. Stop holding yourself back. What are you waiting for?! Check out the #CareerConvos blog to continue this conversation. Need to chat about your next career move, prep for an interview, or learn how to negotiate salary? Put time on my calendar for a 1:1 career chat. 

Hey y'all, I'm Nikki Winston, and welcome to The WERKin' Mommas podcast. I'm a mompreneur, CPA, and award-winning blogger with my content creations & career advice featured in some cool places like T-Mobile for Business, Bloomberg Accounting & Tax, Coursera, and the Journal of Accountancy. I'm sharing the accounting tips that business owners need to know, proven methods to make CPA exam studying less stressful, and the career advice and life skills you need to win. You'll also hear the frolics and frustrations of a mother to 2 growing kids.  My guests and I speak the unfiltered, unedited truth, and have real conversations about what it really means to DO THE WORK. Grab your water, your whiskey, or your coffee and tune in! Let your network know that you're tuned in to this episode! Use the hashtag #WERKinMommas and tag me, @NikkWinstonCPA, on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Get real in your career. Assess your talents and value you bring to an organization. Learn how to not only land your ideal role, but position yourself for advancement opportunities by doing the work NOW. Check out the #CareerConvos blog to continue this conversation. Need to chat about your next career move, prep for an interview, or learn how to negotiate salary? Put time on my calendar for a 1:1 career chat.