Best Ishaq Podcasts (2026)

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Finding Islam, Finding Myself - Ishaq 46:42

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https://linktr.ee/HoldenSwanson Find Ishaq on Tik Tok @Ishaq.da.ahk In this episode, Ishaq opens up about his personal journey to Islam and the profound impact it had on his life. He reflects on the challenges and clarity that came with his faith, how it reshaped his family dynamics, and the ways it pushed him toward greater self-discipline, purpos…

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Season 1 Bloopers 11:28

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A blooper reel featuring many of the out-takes during several interviews that did not make it to the final cut during the first season. Background music: Yakety Sax (Theme from The Benny Hill Show) by Boots Randolph Send as an anonymous one-way text message Support the show "Voices from Beyond the Rainbow" Sign-up Form Background music for most pod…

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Faith and Freedom - Bushra 52:18

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https://linktr.ee/HoldenSwanson Bushra’s story challenges everything we think we know about faith, love, and freedom. Raised in a Muslim household, she speaks candidly about entering a marriage she didn’t want because she believed religion left her no choice. Today, she is married to a woman and living authentically—while still holding space for fa…

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Why CFOs Must Master Capital Allocation with Rachita Sundar 47:09

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Capital allocation is what makes or breaks a company's transformation, and every CFO must know how to deal with this flawlessly. Rachita Sundar, CFO of the cloud-based experience management platform Qualtrics, discusses how financial leaders should continuously evolve in this area to keep up with the rapid market changes. She joins Jack McCullough …

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Voice #8 - A Father, A Brother, and Amina: "From Crisis to Compassion: We Chose Love and Boundaries While Learning How to Heal" 2:37:41

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A single sentence can anchor a life: “You will always be my sister.” Our season finale gathers Amina, her father, and her brother for a rare, vulnerable conversation about love with boundaries, faith under pressure, and what it takes to heal without rewriting what you believe. We walk through the “watershed” road trip and surgery plan that split th…

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From Hurt to Healing - Ange 47:51

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https://linktr.ee/HoldenSwanson In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Ange opens up about her journey through domestic violence and how those painful experiences ultimately guided her toward Islam. She speaks candidly about the moments that reshaped her identity, the healing she found in faith, and the challenges that nearly pushed her away…

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Building Trust at the Top: The Future of the CFO Role with Dallas Clement 43:41

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In an era where the average CFO tenure is shrinking, Dallas Clement, CFO of Cox Enterprises, has built a remarkable 35-year career defined by loyalty, adaptability, and strategic leadership. From his early days navigating the analog-to-digital media shift to steering a diversified $23 billion enterprise through the age of AI and transformation, Dal…

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Building Cyber Resilience from the Ground Up with Jennifer DiRico of Commvault 33:55

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Cyber resilience is no longer optional—it’s mission-critical for every modern organization. As CFO of Commvault, Jennifer DiRico is helping shape the future of how companies protect, rebuild, and grow after cyber threats. In this episode, Jennifer opens up about her journey from working in her family’s car wash to leading finance at one of the worl…

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Desires and Double Standards - Geoff 51:15

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linktr.ee/HoldenSwanson In this eye-opening episode of Holden Space, Holden sits down with Geoff, who opens up about his coming-out journey and what drew him to loving and desiring fat men. Geoff speaks candidly about navigating attraction, community, and self-acceptance—and he doesn’t shy away from the messy parts. He also explores a complicated t…

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Throwing Hands to Healing Hearts - Kim 43:38

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https://linktr.ee/HoldenSwanson In this inspiring episode of Holden Space, Holden sits down with Kim, whose journey into sobriety is as raw as it is empowering. Kim shares the unfiltered truth about who she used to be—quick to throw hands, fueled by chaos—and how she transformed that fire into compassion, clarity, and a commitment to helping others…

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Hopeful Future - Matteo 15:42

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linktr.ee/HoldenSwanson In this deeply personal episode of Holden Space, Holden sits down with Matteo as he shares what it was like growing up gay in Libya, navigating identity, safety, culture, and faith in a place where visibility comes with real risks. Matteo opens up about the challenges, the moments of quiet resilience, and the experiences tha…

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Interracial Dynamics - Carlos 1:05:17

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linktr.ee/HoldenSwanson In this powerful episode of Holden Space, Holden is joined by Carlos, who opens up about his coming-out journey as a person of color and the layers of identity, culture, and courage that shaped his path. Together, they dive into the dynamics of interracial relationships within the chub–chaser community, exploring how race, b…

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Quran Book Club - Jax 1:00:55

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linktr.ee/HoldenSwanson In this episode of Holden Space, Holden sits down with Jax, the creator behind the TikTok Qur’an Book Club that’s drawing in curious hearts from all over the Tik Tok. We dive into what inspired her to start the series, the insights she’s gained while reading the Qur’an, and the surprising, beautiful, and sometimes challengin…

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Leadership in Dynamic Business Environments with Samir Kanuga 35:21

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To thrive in today’s dynamic business environments, a leader must know how to effectively navigate risks, double down on wins, and create lasting relationships that truly matter. Samir Kanuga excels in these things by putting into good use his deep expertise in corporate strategy, operational efficiency, and even aviation. He joins Jack McCullough …

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Voice #7 - Yasser: "From Shame To Sobriety: A Revert's Journey through Faith, Addiction, and Healing" 2:12:35

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A single moment on a church baseball field set a lifelong script: feeling invisible, unchosen, and unsure how to be a man. That early wound threads through this raw conversation with Yasser as we trace a path from strict Protestant roots and adolescent shame to marriage, internet-fueled addiction, nervous breakdown, and the long, messy search for w…

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Transformational Leadership in the Digital Age with Jennifer Langton 55:52

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Transformational leadership takes on new meaning in this conversation with Jennifer Langton, former CFO of Atari and Senior Vice President of Player Health Innovation at the NFL. Jennifer shares how she turned her career into a masterclass in innovation—leveraging data, authenticity, and purpose to drive change across industries. From breaking barr…

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A CFO’s Journey to Innovation: Revolutionizing Private Markets with Charly Kevers of Carta 41:03

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Dive into a fascinating conversation with Charly Kevers, the CFO of Carta, as he reveals how his company is revolutionizing private equity and venture capital through a connected ecosystem for investors and portfolio companies. Discover Charly's remarkable journey, from his roots in Belgium and France to pivotal roles at Tesla, Salesforce, and HP. …

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Finding Purpose in a Mission-Driven Company with Hetu Patel 42:29

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There is nothing more exciting than earning a profit while making a positive difference in the world. Hetu Patel is the CFO of a mission-driven company that does exactly that: Thrive Market. He joins Jack McCullough to share how they are balancing purpose and profitability to commit to their long-term goal of making sustainable living more accessib…

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Voice #6 - Yara: "Finding Peace Within: Navigating Identity, Faith, and Trauma in Gaza and Beyond" 1:55:52

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What happens when the war outside mirrors the conflict within? Meet Yara, a 23-year-old Palestinian woman whose journey through war-torn Gaza, self-discovery, and spiritual awakening offers profound wisdom beyond her years. Growing up amid bombs and uncertainty, Yara developed anxiety that shaped her understanding of herself and the world around he…

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The Unconventional CFO: Driving Porsche Racing, Empowering Women, and Redefining Success with Victoria Thomas of Kellymoss 51:47

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In this electrifying episode of "Secrets of Rockstar CFOs," we sit down with Victoria Thomas, the trailblazing CFO and co-owner of Kellymoss, North America's most decorated Porsche racing team. Discover how Victoria, with her incredibly non-traditional background—from an emancipated minor to a self-made entrepreneur—transformed a nine-employee oper…

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Reinventing Supply Chains and the Future of Finance with Gabi Gantus of Mytra 41:57

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Get ready to meet a true disruptor! In this episode, we're diving deep with Gabi Gantus, the CFO of Mytra, one of the planet's most ambitious startups. Mytra isn't just moving materials from point A to point B; they're reinventing warehousing and industrial productivity by going up, down, and all around with cutting-edge bots and software. Join us …

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How Innovative Leadership Fuels Growth at Checkr with Naeem Ishaq 46:52

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Innovative leadership often begins where courage meets conviction—and Naeem Ishaq, EVP, CFO, and Chief Strategy Officer at Checkr, embodies both. From his early days as a McDonald’s fry cook to helping lead companies like Salesforce and Square through hypergrowth and IPO milestones, Naeem’s journey is one of persistence, humility, and vision. In th…

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Better Financial Decisions with Anita Koimur of LiveFlow 34:40

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Making financial decisions is an everyday task that all business owners and C-suite leaders must take on. Since this is usually an overwhelming and complicated task, the right professional assistance must be secured. Jack McCullough sits down with his third non-CFO guest who offers exactly that: the COO and co-founder of LiveFlow, Anita Koimur. Tog…

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Voice #5 - Mustafa: "From Revisionism to Redemption: How I Found My Way Home" 2:08:07

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When Mustafa first realized his same-sex attractions weren't going away, he spiraled into self-hatred, shame, and thoughts of suicide. Desperate for relief, he embraced revisionist interpretations of Islam that seemed to permit same-sex relationships. This led to marriage with another man—a decision that initially brought him the love and acceptanc…

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Inside Thorne: Blending Finance and Purpose in Wellness with Lee Tsukroff 43:13

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Lee Tsukroff, CFO and COO of Thorne, shares how he’s helping shape the future of consumer wellness by blending financial discipline with purpose-driven innovation. From Unilever to Ben & Jerry’s to leading Thorne’s mission of personalized health, Lee reflects on his career journey, what it takes to lead operationally as a CFO, and how AI and person…

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Voice #4 - Adam: "From Shame to Strength: What Allah's Mercy Taught Me About Being a Man" 2:30:56

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In this deeply moving episode, Adam shares his journey through the confusing terrain of same-sex attraction as a Muslim man from Egypt. With remarkable vulnerability, he reveals how complicated family dynamics – a domineering mother and emotionally distant father – created the perfect storm for his internal struggles with identity and sexuality. Ad…

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Financial Leadership in the Digital Age with Tod Crane 40:00

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Revolutionize your perspective on financial leadership in the digital age, where the dynamic interplay of data and AI is fundamentally reshaping the CFO's role. Tune into a captivating conversation with Tod Crane, the astute CFO of Domo, a cutting-edge cloud-based data and AI platform. From his roots on an Idaho potato farm to navigating the comple…

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Inside Oakbridge Insurance's Rise: A CFO's Perspective with Matt James 39:08

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Building a thriving company in today's complex financial landscape requires a delicate balance between data-driven decisions and people-centered relationships. This episode dives into that challenge as we hear from Matt James, CFO and Chief Acquisition Officer of Oakbridge Insurance, a rapidly growing agency that has risen to the top 50 US brokerag…

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Voice #3 - Maryam: "From the Rahm to Allah's Rahma: Healing Gender Dysphoria through Hope and Surrender" 2:30:35

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Trigger warning: This episode involves a discussion of sensitive subjects like sexual abuse and trauma, in addition to female menstruation and body image wounds. Growing up as a "tomboyish" girl in Pakistan who never quite fit traditional feminine expectations, Maryam eventually developed gender dysphoria alongside same-sex attraction—all while try…

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Empowering Public Safety with Chris Merwin 40:27

5M ago40:27

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As CFO of Mark43, Chris Merwin plays a key role in helping modernize the public safety sector through technology that enables first responders to work more efficiently and effectively. He joins Jack McCullough to discuss how Mark43’s cloud-native platform supports mission critical operations for public safety agencies, his approach to financial lea…

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Reimagining the Role of CFO in Pharma at Astellas with Atsushi Kitamura 36:40

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Balancing global complexity with strategic clarity, Astellas Pharma’s CFO, Atsushi Kitamura, offers a masterclass in modern financial leadership. In this wide-ranging conversation, he shares how his experience across industries shaped his adaptive approach, why understanding the business from the “real battlefield” matters, and how he partners clos…

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Voice #2 - Ishaq: "No More Running: A Revert’s Climb from the Ashes of Desire" 1:49:39

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Searching for love in all the wrong places led Ishaq down a path of destructive relationships, identity confusion, and spiritual emptiness. Growing up in a non-religious household with an emotionally distant father and overprotective mother, he found himself defined entirely by his same-sex relationships. Despite living openly gay in an accepting e…

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How to Scale & Thrive: Insider Secrets to Fractional CFO Success with Michaella Gallina 53:21

5M ago53:21

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Expert fractional CFO strategies are changing how businesses access top-tier financial expertise and navigate growth. In this episode, host Jack McCullough engages in an insightful conversation with Michaella Gallina, former CFO of Wave (a Toronto-based fintech) and now a distinguished fractional CFO. Michaella shares her rich professional journey,…

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Conscience Over Convenience: A Digital Hijrah 5:28

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In this short but urgent episode, I share why I’ve chosen to leave Big Tech services like Google (among others) in light of their complicity in human rights violations and global injustices. As Muslims - and as human beings - we have a moral obligation to act. I’ve moved to Proton Mail and begun supporting ethical, open-source alternatives. I invit…

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Building a Billion-Dollar Fandom: WEBTOON's Creator Economy Playbook 47:51

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Company environment changes as market trends and customer demands evolve. To avoid losing your momentum and keep your entire team on the right track, maintaining a culture of accountability is a must. David Lee, CFO and COO of Webtoon Entertainment, shares how creating such a workplace environment made them the world’s largest digital comics platfo…

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Powering Global AI Infrastructure: Hewlett Packard Enterprise with Marie Myers 39:20

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Discover how a sugarcane plantation in far North Queensland led to the corner office of a global technology leader in this compelling episode. Marie Myers, Executive Vice President and CFO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), joins the show to share her unconventional journey from correspondence courses in a rural town to navigating the complexitie…

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Voice #1 - Bilal: "Turning Shame into Submission: A Married Man's Quiet Struggle" 1:56:35

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What happens when your halal environment feels like your haram environment? When the place that should feel safest—your mosque, your community—becomes a source of struggle? This is just one facet of the profound journey Bilal shares in this deeply moving episode. Bilal, a married Muslim father from Australia, takes us through his lifelong experienc…

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Leading Finance with Art, Science and Soul in a Creative Industry with Stacey Ryan-Cornelius 43:11

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As the financial world rapidly evolves, visionary leadership is paramount, and today we sit down with one of its most influential figures. In this episode, we have the incredible Stacey Ryan-Cornelius, an innovative and strategic business partner and results-focused growth champion who goes beyond the traditional boundaries of a CFO. Stacey shares …

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The Power of People-First Culture With Dorothy Walter 51:43

6M ago51:43

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Human capital is one of the most important bloodlines of any company. Make sure you are not setting them aside or taking them for granted by building a people-first culture. Dorothy Walter, CFO of Alpine Investors, shares how they unlocked growth and achieved success by focusing on human development and talent retention. In this conversation with J…

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Voices from Beyond the Rainbow: An Introduction 16:01

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Introductory episode to the new podcast series, "Voices from Beyond the Rainbow". "A Way Beyond the Rainbow" podcast link here. "One Soul" Sponsorship program link here. Send as an anonymous one-way text message Support the show "Voices from Beyond the Rainbow" Sign-up Form Background music for most podcast episodes: "Pandemia" by MaxKoMusic (Creat…

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Behind monday.com's Success: Eliran Glazer's Vision for Finance Leadership 51:10

6M ago51:10

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It’s rare to find a CFO who not only manages the numbers but also champions the people and the product with equal passion. Eliran Glazer, the CFO of monday.com, is that rare breed, and we’re privileged to have him on the show. This episode uncovers Eliran’s journey, from his early fascination with math and physics to his current role steering a tec…

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PagerDuty's Howard Wilson: The Future of Digital Operations & Tech Leadership 45:54

7M ago45:54

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In the realm of digital operations and incident response, where efficiency and resilience are paramount, this episode features Howard Wilson, CFO of PagerDuty. A company that serves as a vital "safety net" for over half of the Fortune 500, especially as they explore new technologies like generative AI, PagerDuty focuses on anticipating disruptions …

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Achieving Profitable Growth with Gary Cooperman 52:40

7M ago52:40

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CFOs must help secure organizational success while keeping the finances golden. Gary Cooperman, COO and CFO at Pressed Juicery, calls this profitable growth. Joining Jack McCullough, he shares his impeccable strategies for turning this goal into reality, which involves proper team collaboration, strategic partnerships, and a strong relationship wit…

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The CFO as a Catalyst for Change: Ann Anthony on Renewable Energy Solutions 48:23

7M ago48:23

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Strategic leadership is key to driving innovation in renewable energy, and in this episode, we sit down with a powerhouse in the space. Our guest, Ann Anthony, has led financial strategy for some of the most transformative companies in energy, including Oberon Fuels, where she is CFO. She shares her journey from financial management to scaling orga…

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Janice Stucke: Global Financial Leadership and Transforming CREW Network 42:37

7M ago42:37

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What happens when an international affairs enthusiast with a passion for humanitarian aid transitions into becoming a leading financial strategist? Janice Stucke, CFO and Foundation Treasurer of CREW Network, joins us to share her unique journey from restaurateur roots to spearheading global digital transformations. On this episode of Secrets of Ro…

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Building a Two-Sided Marketplace: The Paro Story with Michael Burdick 35:23

8M ago35:23

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The world of finance and accounting is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by technology and innovative business models. In this episode, Michael Burdick, founder and CFO of Paro, shares his insights on the evolving landscape of finance and accounting solutions. He discusses the vision behind Paro.ai, a two-sided marketplace empowering financ…

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More Than Numbers: Melissa Hurrington's Holistic Approach to Life and Leadership 50:46

8M ago50:46

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Being a CFO is more than just crunching numbers. In this episode of Secrets of Rockstar CFOs, Melissa Hurrington, CFO and VP of Operations at Premier Claims, shares her insights on a holistic approach to life and leadership. Melissa discusses her multifaceted role as a CFO, wife, mother, servant leader, keynote speaker, lifelong learner, and passio…

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CFO Career Paths: Finding Your Value and Embracing the Journey with Denise W. Marks 37:17

8M ago37:17

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There are many ways to add value and have an amazing career as a CFO. In this episode, Denise W. Marks, CFO of the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, shares her insights on navigating a successful career path in finance. Denise discusses the importance of embracing diverse opportunities, not being afraid to ask for help, and finding your own uniq…

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Navigating CFO Leadership in the Age of AI Growth with Davinder Athwal 52:07

8M ago52:07

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CFO leadership in the age of artificial intelligence and rapid growth is the focus of today's Secrets of Rockstar CFOs episode, where we dive into Davinder Athwal’s journey. In this episode, host Jack McCullough chats with Davinder, who is the Former CFO of Phenom, a groundbreaking AI-powered HR technology company and unicorn based in the Philadelp…

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Fintech Leadership Unlocked: Why the CFO Is Now the Chief Flexibility Officer with Jennifer Loo 36:23

9M ago36:23

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What does it take to lead a mission-driven, fast-growing fintech company? In this episode, host Jack McCullough sits down with Jennifer Loo, CFO of Tala, a company revolutionizing access to financial services for the global majority. Jennifer shares her career path from LegalZoom to Reformation to Tala, revealing the lessons she learned from missio…