Conference Season, She Counts Style

Nancy and Questian make the case for why conferences can have such impact for women in accounting, and how to get the most out of them when you show up. They share their industry favorites; what they look for when prioritizing certain events over others; how to define and reach your attendance goals; and the mistakes that sometimes keep people from getting full value out of the experience. Whether you're a self-described introvert who sets out to introduce yourself to just one other person, or a woman who could spend the whole week connecting in the hallways and soaking up education… there's a conference for you. SponsorsBill - http://bill.com/shecountsRelay - https://relayfi.com/shecountsKarbon - https://karbonhq.com/(00:00) - Welcome to She Counts (02:15) - Nancy Conference Stories (04:24) - Camp Timberwood Lesson (05:50) - Expo Hall Handler (07:49) - Wave Live Recording (09:35) - Markle Sparkle Nickname (11:03) - Listener Full Circle (12:55) - Are Conferences Worth It (14:38) - Scholarships And Access (16:53) - Introverts And Belonging (20:46) - Start Small Meetups (23:11) - Partnerships From Networking (25:31) - Sessions Versus Hallways (28:22) - Keynotes Love Hate (30:26) - Pick Your Conference (31:16) - Celebrity Keynotes Story (32:58) - Define Your Goals (35:25) - Expo Hall Tool Wins (37:59) - Find Your People (40:08) - Favorite Events Rundown (42:39) - Why Bridging Gap Works (44:28) - How She Picks Lists (51:40) - Conference Value Beyond CPE (54:37) - Network Without Clinging (56:27) - Goals And Women Impact (59:09) - Meetups And Closing Thought ResourcesNancy’s MSN article: “Where Accountants Are Going Next: Conferences Worth Your Time in 2026” - https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/where-accountants-are-going-next-conferences-worth-your-time-in-2026/ar-AA21uJnZNancy’s MSN article - “Expert Tips For Attending Scaling New Heights” - https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/expert-tips-for-attending-scaling-new-heights-2025/ar-AA1FYrFyTony Proctor on LinkedIn - Tony Proctor, EA | LinkedIn Erin Pohan - Erin Pohan | LinkedIn WAVE Conference - WAVE - Seattle Jen Posner - Jennifer Posner | LinkedIn Katie Helle - M Katie Helle, CPA | LinkedIn Greg Bossen - Gregg Bossen | LinkedIn Megan Tarnow - Megan Genest Tarnow | LinkedIn Kelly Gonsalves - Kelly Gonsalves | LinkedIn Jina Etienne - Jina Etienne, CPA, CGMA | LinkedIn Valerie Heckman - Valerie Heckman | LinkedInNicole Davis - Nicole Davis, CPA | LinkedInBrittany Brown - Brittany Brown | LinkedInCindy Schroeder - Cindy Schroeder | LinkedInGail Perry - Gail Perry, CPA | LinkedInCPA Practice Advisor - https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/Hope Brown - Hope Brown, MSA, AFSP | LinkedInTri-Merit - Tri-Merit | Maximize Tax Savings With Expert Specialty CreditsRandy Crabtree - Randy Crabtree, CPA | LinkedInUnique CPA Podcast - The “Hive Mind” Effect at Bridging the Gap: Randy Crabtree Bridging the Gap - Bridging the Gap 2026 | Top Accounting Confe