The Sam Taylor Podcast: Recent Episodes
Samantha Taylor
Samantha Taylor is a Senior Instructor for the Faculty of Management at Dalhousie University. Her goal is to share insights from various professionals, including Dalhousie graduates, to contribute to an environment that empowers management learners to set meaningful goals and the confidence to chase after them.
In this episode, Aryan Chawla, Dal BComm '24 grad and I caught up the week before his convocation to discuss: - how working hard & a good attitude are superpowers for success- tips on how he built relationships and momentum during his undergrad - embracing and redefining risk. It was my pleasure to catch-up with Aryan. I hope you enjoy our talk. Aryan's info: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aryan-chawla-arc/Email: aryan.chawla@dal.ca
In this episode, I chat with Justin O'Malley, Dal BComm Acct '20 grad to challenge some common misconceptions:
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the time between graduation and first job is the "only" time to travel
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personal and professional goals should be mutually exclusive
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we can share our journey as it is in progress because #lifeismessy
If you are a student who is letting the fear of failure possibly interfere with the pursuit of your goals, consider listening to our episode.
Justin's info: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/justin-o-malley-32a725132
Email: j.omalley@dal.ca
Don't miss this engaging exploration of Organizational Behaviour's role in driving success in various fields.Dr. Anika Cloutier's Info:https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/rsb/faculty-and-staff/our-faculty/anika-cloutier.htmlAnika.Cloutier@dal.caDr. Dana Kabat-Farr's Info:https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/rsb/faculty-and-staff/our-faculty/dana-kabat-farr.htmlkabatfarr@dal.caSamantha Taylor's Info:https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/rsb/faculty-and-staff/our-faculty/samantha-taylor.htmlsamantha.taylor@dal.ca
Discover the magic that happens when behavioural insights merge with management strategies, unlocking the secrets to a thriving organizational culture. Don't miss this engaging exploration of Organizational Behaviour's role in driving success in various fields.
Dr. Anika Cloutier's Info: https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/rsb/faculty-and-staff/our-faculty/anika-cloutier.html Anika.Cloutier@dal.ca
Dr. Dana Kabat-Farr's Info: https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/rsb/faculty-and-staff/our-faculty/dana-kabat-farr.html kabatfarr@dal.ca
Samantha Taylor's Info: https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/rsb/faculty-and-staff/our-faculty/samantha-taylor.html samantha.taylor@dal.ca
Join Sam as she sits down with Drs. Dana Kabat-Farr and Anika Cloutier for a quick and dynamic discussion on top podcast and reading picks for management and commerce students. Tune in for expert insights and exciting content that will inspire your journey in the world of business!
Dr. Anika Cloutier:
https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/rsb/faculty-and-staff/our-faculty/anika-cloutier.html
Anika.Cloutier@dal.ca
Dr. Dana Kabat-Farr:
https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/rsb/faculty-and-staff/our-faculty/dana-kabat-farr.html
kabatfarr@dal.ca
Samantha Taylor:
https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/rsb/faculty-and-staff/our-faculty/samantha-taylor.html
samantha.taylor@dal.ca
In this captivating short, these esteemed academics share their unique perspectives and insights on the elusive nature of success.
Dr. Anika Cloutier:
https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/rsb/faculty-and-staff/our-faculty/anika-cloutier.html
Anika.Cloutier@dal.ca
Dr. Dana Kabat-Farr:
https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/rsb/faculty-and-staff/our-faculty/dana-kabat-farr.html
kabatfarr@dal.ca
Samantha Taylor:
https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/rsb/faculty-and-staff/our-faculty/samantha-taylor.html
samantha.taylor@dal.ca
Join Sam as she sits down with her colleagues from Dalhousie University, Drs. Dana Kabat-Farr and Anika Cloutier. Together, they delve into the fascinating world of Organizational Behaviour, unravelling its significance and how it intersects with various disciplines in management and commerce and its relevance in our everyday lives.
Get ready for an insightful discussion that goes beyond academia! The trio also candidly shares their teaching experiences at Dalhousie University, revealing the best and most challenging aspects of being educators. Discover their diverse hobbies, recommendations, and invaluable advice that'll inspire both students and professionals alike.
Join the conversation and gain a deeper understanding of Organizational Behaviours' impact on the world around us. Don't miss this enriching podcast filled with wisdom, laughter, and genuine camaraderie!
Links:
Freakonomics - https://freakonomics.com/Adam Grant - https://www.ted.com/podcasts/worklifeAdam Grant - https://www.ted.com/podcasts/rethinking-with-adam-grant
Dr. Anika Cloutier:
https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/rsb/faculty-and-staff/our-faculty/anika-cloutier.html
Anika.Cloutier@dal.ca
Dr. Dana Kabat-Farr:
https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/rsb/faculty-and-staff/our-faculty/dana-kabat-farr.html
kabatfarr@dal.ca
Samantha Taylor:
https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/rsb/faculty-and-staff/our-faculty/samantha-taylor.html
samantha.taylor@dal.ca
Layoffs are tough to navigate because of the uncertainty that comes with disrupting one’s routine. Hear Sheldon’s takeaways from the experience and the advice he gives to all his mentees when it comes to pursuing a career path.
Sheldon's Info:
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Sheldon.Macleod@saltwire.com
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https://twitter.com/thesmacleodshow
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https://www.facebook.com/thesmacleodshow/
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheldon-macleod/
Sofia's Info:
- http://ca.linkedin.com/in/sofiaerdogan
Sam's Info:
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samantha.taylor@dal.ca
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558
Believe it or not, there is an overlap between the multimedia industry and the business world. In this clip, Sheldon shares his advice for management learners for tackling challenges that emerge in the workplace.
Sheldon's Info:
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Sheldon.Macleod@saltwire.com
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https://twitter.com/thesmacleodshow
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https://www.facebook.com/thesmacleodshow/
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheldon-macleod/
Sofia's Info:
- http://ca.linkedin.com/in/sofiaerdogan
Sam's Info:
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samantha.taylor@dal.ca
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558
Sheldon has spent his career talking to people of various backgrounds and personalities. It’s not always easy to get people to open up and share their personal stories and perspectives but Sheldon has mastered the art of conversation. In this short video, Sheldon explains the key to overcoming shyness to allow an open-ended conversation to take place.
Sheldon's Info:
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Sheldon.Macleod@saltwire.com
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https://twitter.com/thesmacleodshow
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https://www.facebook.com/thesmacleodshow/
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheldon-macleod/
Sofia's Info:
- http://ca.linkedin.com/in/sofiaerdogan
Sam's Info:
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samantha.taylor@dal.ca
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558
Stories are deeply rooted in human existence, allowing us to be authentic and forge connections with others. Some stories are easy to share, while others, not so much. That doesn’t make them any less worth hearing. So how do we create a space that’s conducive to thought-sharing? In this episode, Sheldon MacLeod tells us his story about working in the multimedia industry and how his career journey led him to become a broadcast professional with his podcast Thinking Out Loud with Sheldon MacLeod. He also shares his personal experience on navigating career choices and the advice he gives to young professionals as a mentor. Join us to learn more about the broadcasting space and the best practices for engaging in meaningful conversation. All books and studies mentioned in the episode are linked below, with a few additional recommendations.
Books mentioned in this episode:
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It’s Not About Us: The Secret to Transforming the Mental Health and Addiction System in Canada - Todd Leader https://www.amazon.ca/Its-Not-about-Transforming-Addiction/dp/0993817335
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Spare - Prince Harry https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/727238/spare-by-prince-harry-the-duke-of-sussex/9781039003750
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Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
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Total Recall: My unbelievably true life story by Arnold Schwarzenegger
Studies mentioned in this episode:
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Spending money on others makes us happy https://www.npr.org/2008/03/20/88682320/study-spending-money-on-others-makes-us-happy
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Six ways to get more happiness for your money https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/six_ways_to_get_more_happiness_for_your_money
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Ineffective communication: The root of most challenges https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ineffective-communication-root-most-challenges-greg-mason/
Sheldon's Info:
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Sheldon.Macleod@saltwire.com
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https://twitter.com/thesmacleodshow
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https://www.facebook.com/thesmacleodshow/
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheldon-macleod/
Sofia's Info:
- http://ca.linkedin.com/in/sofiaerdogan
Sam's Info: - samantha.taylor@dal.ca
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558
In this short clip Philippe Mongeon talks about converting his office into a coworking space.
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/5aMb6wRMv_k
Dr. Philippe Mongeon's Info: pmongeon@dal.ca https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/school-of-information-management/faculty-staff/faculty/philippe-mongeon.html
Janines’s Info: jn544109@dal.ca https://ca.linkedin.com/in/janine-mcgregor-b823271a4
Sam's Info: samantha.taylor@dal.ca https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558
In this short clip Philippe Mongeon talks about his research on the relationship between the characteristics of TED presenters and the impact of videos.
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/5aMb6wRMv_k
Check out his research on the topic: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0062403
Dr. Philippe Mongeon's Info: pmongeon@dal.ca https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/school-of-information-management/faculty-staff/faculty/philippe-mongeon.html
Janines’s Info: jn544109@dal.ca https://ca.linkedin.com/in/janine-mcgregor-b823271a4
Sam's Info: samantha.taylor@dal.ca https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558
In this short clip, Philippe Mongeon talks about the minority of researchers receiving the majority of funds through grants.
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/5aMb6wRMv_k
Check out his research on the topic: https://academic.oup.com/rev/article-abstract/25/4/396/2525343?redirectedFrom=fulltext
Dr. Philippe Mongeon's Info: pmongeon@dal.ca https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/school-of-information-management/faculty-staff/faculty/philippe-mongeon.html
Janines’s Info: jn544109@dal.ca https://ca.linkedin.com/in/janine-mcgregor-b823271a4
Sam's Info: samantha.taylor@dal.ca https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558
In this short clip Philippe Mongeon talks with Sam about how he uses the pomodoro technique to build community within his faculty.
Watch the entire episode here: https://youtu.be/5aMb6wRMv_k
Dr. Philippe Mongeon's Info: pmongeon@dal.ca https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/school-of-information-management/faculty-staff/faculty/philippe-mongeon.html
Janines’s Info: jn544109@dal.ca https://ca.linkedin.com/in/janine-mcgregor-b823271a4
Sam's Info: samantha.taylor@dal.ca https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558
Today on the podcast, Sam is speaking with Dr. Philippe Mongeon, an associate professor at the Department of Information Sciences at Dalhousie University. Philippe has a BAA from UQAM (Université du Québec à Montréal) along with a MSI and PhD from the University of Montreal. Philippe runs the Quantitative Science Studies Lab where he collaborates with multiple graduate students, post docs, and faculty members on various projects, mostly using bibliometrics. He joined Sam to discuss how he came to Dalhousie, highlights from his research, the importance of community and the problems with academic publishing. You may be interested in this conversation if you would like to learn more about Bibliometrics and how you can help contribute to a more just publishing system.
Links for articles discussed in the episode:
TED Talks articles:
Tsou, A., Thelwall, M., Mongeon, P. & Sugimoto, C. R. (2014). A community of curious souls: An analysis of commenting behavior on TED Talks videos. PLoS ONE, 9(4): e93609.
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0093609
Sugimoto, C. R., Thelwall, M., Larivière, V., Tsou, A. Mongeon, P. & Macaluso, B. (2013). Scientists popularizing science: Characteristics and impact of TED Talk presenters. PLoS ONE, 8(4): e62403.
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0062403
Grant Article:
Mongeon, P., Brodeur, C., Beaudry, C. & Larivière, V. (2016). Concentration of research funding leads to decreasing marginal returns. Research Evaluation, 25(4): 396-404.
https://academic.oup.com/rev/article-abstract/25/4/396/2525343?redirectedFrom=fulltext
Articles that talk about predatory publishing:
Mongeon, P., Siler, K., Archambault, A., Sugimoto, C., & Larivière, V. (2021). Collection development in the era of big deals. College & Research Libraries, 82(2), 219.
https://crl.acrl.org/index.php/crl/article/view/24833/32670
Shu, F., Mongeon, P., Haustein, S., Siler, K, Alperin, J. P., & Larivière V. (2017). Is it such a big deal? On the cost of journal use in the digital era. College & Research Libraries, 79(6): 785-798.
https://crl.acrl.org/index.php/crl/article/view/16829
Larivière, V., Haustein, S. & Mongeon, P. (2015). The oligopoly of academic publishers in the digital era. PLoS ONE, 10(6): e0127502.
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0127502
Dr. Philippe Mongeon's Info: pmongeon@dal.ca https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/school-of-information-management/faculty-staff/faculty/philippe-mongeon.html
Janines’s Info: jn544109@dal.ca https://ca.linkedin.com/in/janine-mcgregor-b823271a4
Sam's Info: samantha.taylor@dal.ca https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558
In this short clip from episode 47, both Dr Colin Conrad and Sam lay out various instances from their lives which have added to their skills in unexpected ways and hence both advise to take on each opportunity and give it your all as life is unexpected.
See the original episode here: https://youtu.be/-fWXI3QVD9o
Dr. Colin Conrad’s Info: colin.conrad@dal.ca https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/school-of-information-management/faculty-staff/faculty/colin-conrad.html
Vishu’s Info: vishu.handa@dal.ca https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishu-handa-0bbba7254/
Sam's Info: samantha.taylor@dal.ca https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558
Dr. Colin Conrad is an Assistant Professor at Dalhousie University and a friend of Sam’s. He is one of a relatively small number of researchers using EEG and eye tracking effectively combining computer science, philosophy, neuroscience, and management. In this episode, he joined Sam to discuss about his research, give insights to the formation of a new college at Dal, some likes and dislikes of his field and his definition of success.
Mentioned in this episode: The Book of Why by Judea Pearl: https://www.amazon.ca/Book-Why-Science-Cause-Effect/dp/046509760X
Dr. Colin Conrad’s Info: colin.conrad@dal.ca https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/school-of-information-management/faculty-staff/faculty/colin-conrad.html
Vishu’s Info: vishu.handa@dal.ca https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishu-handa-0bbba7254/
Sam's Info: samantha.taylor@dal.ca https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558
In this short clip from episode 47, both Dr Colin Conrad and Sam point out various ways to assemble job experience required to get the job you want which sometimes requires job experience.
See the original episode here: https://youtu.be/-fWXI3QVD9o
Dr. Colin Conrad’s Info: colin.conrad@dal.ca https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/school-of-information-management/faculty-staff/faculty/colin-conrad.html
Vishu’s Info: vishu.handa@dal.ca https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishu-handa-0bbba7254/
Sam's Info: samantha.taylor@dal.ca https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558
In this short clip from episode 47, Dr Colin Conrad highlights the difference between the inner working of a college, faculty, and university.
See the original episode here: https://youtu.be/-fWXI3QVD9o
Dr. Colin Conrad’s Info: colin.conrad@dal.ca https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/school-of-information-management/faculty-staff/faculty/colin-conrad.html
Vishu’s Info: vishu.handa@dal.ca https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishu-handa-0bbba7254/
Sam's Info: samantha.taylor@dal.ca https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Advisors meet with students who are interested in learning about the Canadian CPA Program. Last year, I spoke with Kathleen Brown, of CPA Atlantic about many topics specific to her role as a CPA Advisor. Since that time, Kathleen has been promoted and Britt Fernandez joined CPA Atlantic as a CPA Advisor. Here, I catch up with a CPA Advisor, Britt Fernandez. We learn about her, her journey to her role, and what has changed since I last spoke with a CPA Advisor.
Britt's contact info: ns-advisor@cpaatlantic.caSam's contact info: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
This rapid-fire session will provide you with insight and optimism regarding the CPA designation, especially if you constantly seek challenges and change and need an extra push to just go for it.
Chris sheds light on the question that many of us students and working professionals will spend a lifetime trying to figure out – what do you want to do when you grow up? In this short clip, Chris offers optimism regarding opportunities that come with changing your mind and being open to trying new things at any age or point in your career.
CFO of Ocean Trout Canada, Chris Grimes-Goard, gives the insider scoop on the qualities and benefits of trout and sustainable protein and why it should be on your radar. Not only does trout pack a great amount of protein and flavour, but it’s also easier on the wallet! Sam shares her expertise on foodflation while Chris vouches for the taste, protein, and cost benefits of trout. Could trout be the new salmon?
Chris and Sam share personal experiences with failure, being unprepared, and receiving harsh feedback, concluding that your toughest critics are often your biggest supporters and measures of success look different for everyone. Whether it’s your attention to detail or simply recognizing and owning your imperfections, finding out what you do best goes a long way.
Chris Grimes-Goard began his career as a Chartered Accountant on Canada’s west coast and has explored the many avenues of accounting since. He is now based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, as the CFO at Ocean Trout Canada. Chris shares insight on the values of making connections, taking on new roles in new provinces (more than once), and the benefits of changing your mind often and seeking new opportunities to find what else you can bring to the table.
Good reads mentioned in this episode:
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David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants by Malcolm Gladwell
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Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
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Grit by Angela Duckworth
Connect with Sam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/ or thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
Connect with Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cgrimesgoard/
Connect with Bre: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breanne-peltier-322029251/
or Breanne.Peltier@dal.ca
In this short clip, guest Jeni Guidi discusses the difference between good and bad debt.
To listen to the full episode, please visit the link here.
In this short clip, guest Jeni Guidi explains to listeners the different types of bank accounts in Canada.
To listen to the full episode, please visit the link here.
Jeni Guidi is a banker and financial advisor in Canada and is a long-time friend of Sam. Jeni joined to have a conversation and inform students about the importance of budgeting and setting financial plans, to explain the different types of Canadian bank accounts and investment accounts and the different types of "good and bad" debt.
Budgeting was discussed extensively in this episode, and Jeni shared this link to help listeners and viewers interested in learning how to make budgets: https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/make-budget.html
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Jeni's Info:
guidij14@gmail.com
Sam's Info:
samantha.taylor@dal.ca
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
In this short clip, guest Jude St-Fleur shares his tips on networking. To listen to the full episode, please visit the link here.
In this short clip, guest Jude St-Fleur discusses his background story in the military and the Princes Trust. To view the full episode, please visit the link here.
Jude St-Fleur is a Canadian Armed Forces veteran, entrepreneur and military professional turned financial professional. He joined Sam to discuss his transition from the armed forces to the business world and his journey from insurmountable credit card debt to financial advisor.
For more on the Prices' Trust, visit this link: https://www.princestrust.ca/en-CA/
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Jude's Info:
jude@triforcewealth.com
Sam's Info:
samantha.taylor@dal.ca
In this short clip, guest Rick Nason shares his best and worst career decisions.
To listen to the full episode, please visit the link here.
In this short clip with guest Rick Nason, Sam hits Rick with rapid fire questions about school, career and life.
To listen to the full episode, please visit the link here.
Rick Nason is an Associate Professor at Dalhousie where his research topics focus on enterprise & financial risk management, applied complexity science, financial crises and more. He joined Sam to discuss his path from physics to finance, working in industry and then academia and how students and recent graduates can best set themselves up for their future but most of all, to stick to being who you are.
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Rick's Info:
Dalhousie Bio
richard.nason@dal.ca
Sam's Info:
samantha.taylor@dal.ca
This is a short clip from episode 42 where guest Pat Lennox discusses whether he regrets doing his CPA. To view the full episode, please visit this link.
This is a short clip from episode 42 with guest Pat Lennox where he provides advice when taking on uncertainty. To view the full episode, please visit this link.
Pat Lennox is a CPA, CA based in Calgary Alberta. He is a world traveller, back country camper and a corporate finance professional with experience in M&A, assurance and more. He joined Sam to discuss life as an entrepreneur, how to deal with uncertainty and doing what you enjoy while working hard.
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Pat's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-lennox-ca-cpa-94a28531/
Sam's Info:
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
In this short clip from episode 41, guest Katelyn Player discusses with Sam how to make a remote team work effectively. To listen to the full episode, please visit the link here.
In this short clip from episode 41, guest Katelyn Player discusses her path to becoming a CPA. To listen to the full episode, please visit the link here.
Katelyn Player is a world traveller and a CPA based in Calgary, Alberta. Katelyn obtained her CPA with PricewaterhouseCoopers and then spent time working for large and small corporations. She now works for the CPA Western School of Business of Canada. She joined Sam to discuss her journey to becoming a CPA, how and when she decided to leave Corporate Calgary and how she currently earns income while constantly travelling the world.
Katelyn's Info: player@ualberta.ca
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyn-player-cpa-ca-8a99b458/
Sam's Info:
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
In this short clip from episode 40 with Xilu Chen, she discusses how she made her decision to move to Canada to study at Dalhousie University.
To listen to the full episode, please visit this link.
In this short clip from episode 40 with Xilu Chen, she shares what life is like after graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting from Dalhousie.
To listen to the full episode, please see this link.
This is a short clip from episode 39 with Alex MacDonald. In this clip, Alex discusses his journey as he tries to become a designated CPA.
To view the full episode, please see this link.
This is a short clip from episode 39 with Alex MacDonald. In this clip, Alex shares his thoughts on how to deal with failure.
To view the full episode, please see this link.
Xilu Chen is a 2022 Dalhousie University Accounting graduate and current Masters of Accounting and Finance student at the University of Toronto. She is joined Sam to discuss her decision to move from China to Canada as an international student. She shared what it is like to study in a new country, move from Halifax to Toronto and her journey from studying arts to then business.
Here is the link to the episode that Sam and Xilu were discussing: https://youtu.be/b_JHPaN2210
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Xilu's Info:
Email: xilu.chen@mail.utoronto.ca
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xiluchen/
Sam's Info:
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
Alex MacDonald is a 2019 Dalhousie University graduate and a 2019 University of Toronto GDip graduate. He currently works at Newlook Capital, a private equity firm based in Burlington, Ontario.
Alex joined Sam to discuss his journey from graduating at Dalhousie to his current role, and what the process in between looked like.
Alex's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-anderson-macdonald/
Sam's Info:
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
This short clip is an excerpt from the episode with Kathleen Brown. In this clip, Kathleen shares some advice for recent grads.
To see the full episode, please refer to this link:https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Finding-The-Right-CPA-Path-For-You--Kathleen-Brown-e15u8m1
This short clip is an excerpt from the episode with Kathleen Brown. In this clip, they talk about the different paths available for the CPA program.
To see the full episode, please refer to this link:https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Finding-The-Right-CPA-Path-For-You--Kathleen-Brown-e15u8m1
This short clip is an excerpt from the episode with Kathleen Brown. In this clip, They discuss the benefits that accounting grads at Dalhousie University get.
To see the full episode, please refer to this link:https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Finding-The-Right-CPA-Path-For-You--Kathleen-Brown-e15u8m1
Sasha Paikin is a 2021 Dalhousie graduate and current Masters of Real Estate student at Cornell University, where she is focusing her studies on real estate development and sustainability. She joined Sam to discuss her time living in Halifax and studying at Dalhousie and now in New York at Cornell and her progression as a individual throughout the past several years.
Here are some links to articles Sasha has written that was discussed during the episode:
https://blog.realestate.cornell.edu/2022/02/22/getting-to-net-zero-five-methods-of-financing-renewable-energy-in-u-s-real-estate/
https://blog.realestate.cornell.edu/2022/03/07/the-global-perspective-with-blackstones-justin-wai-sha-06/
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Sasha's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sashapaikin
Sam's Info:
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
This short clip is an excerpt from the episode with Kathleen Brown. In this clip, Sam and Kathleen talk about how to find jobs that fit the experience verification path.
To see the full episode, please refer to this link: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Finding-The-Right-CPA-Path-For-You--Kathleen-Brown-e15u8m1
This is a short clip from episode 37 with guest Jesse Riegal. In this clip Jesse shares what pulled him towards a career in sales as a CPA.
To listen to the full episode, please visit this link: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Developing-New-Skillsets--Jesse-Riegel-e1l285s
This short clip is an excerpt from the episode with Nikki Marchiel. In this clip, Sam and Nikki give advice to students that are taking a step into the next part of their lives.
For the full episode, please visit this link:https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Design-Your-Lifestyle--Nikki-Marchiel--CPA--CA-eu3rb7https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Design-Your-Lifestyle--Nikki-Marchiel--CPA--CA-eu3rb7
This is a short clip from episode 37 with guest Jesse Riegal. In this clip Jesse shares his journey to becoming a designated accountant.
To listen to the full episode, please visit this link: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Developing-New-Skillsets--Jesse-Riegel-e1l285s
This short clip is an excerpt from the episode with Nikki Marchiel. In this clip, they discuss the definition of success in their perspectives.
For the full episode, please visit this link:https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Design-Your-Lifestyle--Nikki-Marchiel--CPA--CA-eu3rb7
Jesse Riegel is a sales professional based in Calgary, Alberta. He is a graduate of University of Calgary's accounting program and began his career obtaining his CPA with MNP LLP. He joined Sam to discuss his path becoming a CPA and then later pivoting to his current role as a sales professional, the challenges with raising a young family working in public accounting and searching for what he enjoys doing.
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Here is the link to the YouTube video discussed in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyLX8f_4ch8
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Jesse's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-riegel-7030834a/?trk=public_profile_browsemap_mini-profile_title&originalSubdomain=ca
Sam's Info:
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
This short clip is an excerpt from the episode with Nikki Marchiel. In this clip, they talk about the difference between debt and equity using personal examples from Nikki’s life.
For the full episode, please visit this link: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Design-Your-Lifestyle--Nikki-Marchiel--CPA--CA-eu3rb7
This short clip is an excerpt from Episode 22 with Nathan Laird. In this clip, Samantha Taylor and Nathan Laird discuss the meaning of networking as a 2-way process.
To listen to the full episode, please refer to this link: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Polishing-your-Professional-Presence--Nathan-Laird-e176626
This is a short clip from episode 36 with the Dalhousie Accounting Marking Team. In this short clip, the guests share one thing that they wish they knew during undergrad.
To listen to the full episode, refer to to this link: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Together-Supporting-Students--Dalhousie-Accounting-Marking-Team-e1k5cl5
This short clip is an excerpt from Episode 22 with Nathan Laird. In this clip, Nathan Laird provides some tips to network successfully.
To listen to the full episode, please refer to this link: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Polishing-your-Professional-Presence--Nathan-Laird-e176626
For today's episode, Sam was joined by the Dalhousie Accounting marking team which includes Kate Lee, Emma Malensek, Thomas Munro, and Terry Trevors. This episode includes behind the scenes access on how the team marks assignments, tests and exams while also providing an introduction to who your markers are, what they do on a daily basis through sharing some of their personal interests, goals and past achievements.
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Here is the book Emma was speaking about: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/40603783-the-defining-decade
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Below are links to find out more about the guests:
Kate: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-alexandra-lee/
Emma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-m-849949138/
Thomas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-munro-95438213b/
Terry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrance-trevors-75437b13b/
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Sam's Info:
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
This short clip is an excerpt from Episode 22 with Nathan Laird. In this clip, Nathan Laird and Samantha Taylor talk about the definition of success in their perspectives.
To listen to the full clip, please see this link: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Polishing-your-Professional-Presence--Nathan-Laird-e176626
In this short clip from episode 35, guest Kate Costaris shares what she has done to find a creative outlet.
To listen to the full episode, please refer to the link here: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Staying-True-to-You--Kate-Costaris-e1j8396
This short clip is an excerpt from Episode 22 with Nathan Laird. In this clip, Nathan Laird talks about the connector program and how to get involved with it.
See link to the full episode here: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Polishing-your-Professional-Presence--Nathan-Laird-e176626
In this short clip from episode 35, guest Kate Costaris shares her advice for management learners.
To listen to the full episode, please refer to the link here: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Staying-True-to-You--Kate-Costaris-e1j8396
Kate Costaris is an Economics and Philosophy student at the University of Oxford, living in the United Kingdom. She is a Dalhousie BComm Accounting and BSc Economics graduate and will be continuing her studies after Oxford at the London School of Economics. She joined Sam to discuss her path to studying at Oxford, searching for creative outlets, finding herself and her passions, along with much more.
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Kate's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katecostaris/?originalSubdomain=ca
Sam's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
This is a short clip from Episode 34 with Romi-Lee Sevel. In this clip, Romi-Lee shares how to strike a balance between completing your CPA PEP modules and working in public accounting.
To listen to the full episode, please refer to this link: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/The-CPA-Way-Forward--Romi-Lee-Sevel-e1i8dp6
This is a short clip from Episode 34 with Romi-Lee Sevel. In this clip, Romi-Lee shares the upcoming changes that are expected to occur within CPA Canada and the CPA Competency Map.
To listen to the full episode, please refer to this link: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/The-CPA-Way-Forward--Romi-Lee-Sevel-e1i8dp6
This is a short clip from Episode 34 with Romi-Lee Sevel. In this clip, Romi-Lee shares her path to becoming a CPA.
To listen to the full episode, please refer to this link: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/The-CPA-Way-Forward--Romi-Lee-Sevel-e1i8dp6
Romi-Lee Sevel is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at Ryerson University. She has an undergraduate degree from Western University in Arts and later went on to successfully pursue her CPA and Masters in Finance and Accounting. She joined Sam to discuss her path to becoming a CPA, how she got into Academia, the evolution of the CPA profession and how to strike a balance while completing your CPA and working in public accounting.
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Romi-Lee's info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/romi-lee-sevel-m-f-ac-cpa-ca-879978a1/
Sam's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
This is a short clip from Episode 33 with Riley McCunn. In this clip, Riley provides advice for 3rd and 4th year business school students.
To listen to the full episode, please refer to this link: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Looking-Ahead-for-Opportunities--Riley-McCunn-e1h9m9f
This is a short clip from Episode 33 with Riley McCunn. In this clip, Riley shares that she passed the CFE and the preparation that went in to making that a reality.
To listen to the full episode, please refer to this link: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Looking-Ahead-for-Opportunities--Riley-McCunn-e1h9m9f
Riley McCunn is a Senior Accountant with Deloitte Canada in their Ottawa office and a successful 2021 CFE writer. She is a 2019 Dalhousie Rowe School of Business graduate where she majored in Accounting. Riley joined Sam to discuss her approach to studying for the CFE, what her plans are next now that she successfully passed the CFE and shared some advice for 3rd and 4th year business school students who are thinking about majoring in Accounting.
Riley's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riley-mccunn/
Sam's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
This short clip is an except from Episode 32 with Marvin Okello and Jan-Michael Williams from the Halifax Wanderers FC. In this clip, Jan-Michael discusses the places in the world he has lived in during his soccer career and much of the racism he has experience during that time around the world.
Below is the link to the full episode:
https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Fostering-a-Partnership--Halifax-Wanderers-FC-x-Dalhousie-e1gar8n
This short clip is an except from Episode 32 with Marvin Okello and Jan-Michael Williams from the Halifax Wanderers FC. In this clip, career progression and life is discussed as being everything but linear.
Below is the link to the full episode:
https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Fostering-a-Partnership--Halifax-Wanderers-FC-x-Dalhousie-e1gar8n
Marvin Okello is the Diversity and Equity Inclusion Manager for the Halifax Wanderers FC and Jan-Michael Williams is the Goal Keeper coach for the Wanderers FC. They both joined a team of Dalhousie interviewers, Associate Professor and Academic Program Director, Deryk Stec, Career Development Coordinator Cindy Ryan, and Senior Instructor of the Rowe School of Business, Sam Taylor to discuss the recent Dalhousie and Wanderers partnership, the career paths they have taken to get in their roles with the Wanderers FC, the overall impact they have had on the city of Halifax and the desire they both have positively contribute to their communities.
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Find out more about everyone that was a part of the conversation below:
Marvin Okello
Email: marvin.okello@hfxwanderersfc.ca
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-okello-7420a274/?originalSubdomain=ca
Jan-Michael Williams
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janmichael21/?hl=en
Deryk Stec
Webpage: https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/rsb/faculty-and-staff/our-faculty/deryk-stec.html
Cindy Ryan
Webpage: https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/management-career-services/Employers/Contact_Us.html
Sam Taylor
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
This short clip is an except from Episode 31 with Dalhousie graduate and teaching assistant Ana Bullock. In this clip, Ana shares her thoughts and experience on how to succeed in a business school.
Below is the link to the full episode:
https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/The-Search-for-Balance--Ana-Bullock-e1f0k4b
This short clip is an except from Episode 31 with Dalhousie graduate and teaching assistant Ana Bullock. In this clip, Ana shares where she is currently at in her career and where she wants to go.
Below is the link to the full episode:
https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/The-Search-for-Balance--Ana-Bullock-e1f0k4b
This short clip is an except from Episode 31 with Dalhousie graduate and teaching assistant Ana Bullock. In this clip, Ana shares tips on how to find a study partner in classes of people you don't know.
Below is the link to the full episode:
https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/The-Search-for-Balance--Ana-Bullock-e1f0k4b
Ana Bullock is currently an Accountant and CPA student with Grant Thornton LLP in their Saint John office. She is a 2021 Dalhousie Accounting graduate, Queens alumnus of the GDA program and a Teaching Assistant for the Rowe School of Business. She joined Sam to discuss how to succeed at Dal, finding the right study partners, and how to succeed in a business school. Ana and Sam also shared their experiences on the search for balance with school, work and life.
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Ana's Info:
Email: ana.bullock@dal.ca
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ana-bullock/
Sam's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
This short clip is an except from Episode 30 with Dalhousie graduate and successful 2021 CFE writer Nicole Bain. In this clip, Nicole shares what a typical CFE study day looked like for her leading up to writing the CFE in September 2021.
Below is the link to the full episode:
https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/The-Pursuit-of-a-Passion--Nicole-Bain-e1ebqbi
This short clip is an except from Episode 30 with Dalhousie graduate and successful 2021 CFE writer Nicole Bain. In this clip, Nicole shares her thoughts on if you should study with close friends.
Below is the link to the full episode:
https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/The-Pursuit-of-a-Passion--Nicole-Bain-e1ebqbi
This short clip is an except from Episode 30 with Dalhousie graduate and successful 2021 CFE writer Nicole Bain. In this clip, Nicole shares what it is like to start graduate school at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Below is the link to the full episode:
https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/The-Pursuit-of-a-Passion--Nicole-Bain-e1ebqbi
This short clip is an except from Episode 30 with Dalhousie graduate and successful 2021 CFE writer Nicole Bain. In this clip, Sam and Nicole discuss if you should pursue your CPA if you have self doubt.
Below is the link to the full episode:
https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/The-Pursuit-of-a-Passion--Nicole-Bain-e1ebqbi
Nicole Bain is a recent successful CFE writer, Dalhousie graduate and current Senior Accountant with KPMG Canada. She joined Sam to discuss her education path to becoming a CPA. From her Dal preparations to the Queen's GDA program she completed to accelerate her CPA. She also shared her personal side, what it was like to be immediately forced into online school, working from home and the challenges of a busy season at KPMG, to finding something outside of work that you enjoy to fulfill your free time.
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Nicole's Info:
Email: nicolebain000@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-bain-495090ab
Sam's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
This short clip is an except from Episode 29 with with Kara Barnard and Rika Kebeda from the Deloitte Greenhouse. In this clip, listeners find out what the Deloitte Greenhouse at Dalhousie University is.
Below is the link to the full episode:
https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/The-Cutting-Edge--New-Spaces---Deloitte-Greenhouse--Kara-Barnard--MBA--Rika-Kebeda--MBA-e1cm3j1
This short clip is an except from Episode 29 with with Kara Barnard and Rika Kebeda from the Deloitte Greenhouse. In this clip, listeners find out what the Deloitte Greenhouse is.
Below is the link to the full episode:
https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/The-Cutting-Edge--New-Spaces---Deloitte-Greenhouse--Kara-Barnard--MBA--Rika-Kebeda--MBA-e1cm3j1
This short clip is an except from Episode 29 with with Kara Barnard and Rika Kebeda from the Deloitte Greenhouse. In this clip, listeners get an introduction to the guests and how they ended up working at Deloitte.
https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/The-Cutting-Edge--New-Spaces---Deloitte-Greenhouse--Kara-Barnard--MBA--Rika-Kebeda--MBA-e1cm3j1
Kara Barnard and Rika Kebeda respectively serve as the Regional Market Lead and Experience Designer for the Deloitte Greenhouse in Halifax, NS. They both joined Sam to discuss the launch of the very first Deloitte Greenhouse in the world, based at Dalhousie University. They discussed their backgrounds and what led them to join Deloitte in their unique roles and how the Greenhouse in the Rowe School of Business came to be.
Sam and other Dalhousie faculty have had the privilege of using the Greenhouse space beginning in Fall 2022. This space is currently available for members of Dalhousie and the Deloitte network.
Find out more about the Deloitte Greenhouse here: https://www2.deloitte.com/tw/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/deloitte-greenhouse-overview.html
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Kara's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kara-barnard-28380b1/?originalSubdomain=ca
Rika's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikakebede/?originalSubdomain=ca
Sam's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
This short clip is an except from Episode 28 with Tammy Crowell and Laura Cumming. In this clip, they provide advice to current Accounting Majors and CPA Graduates.
See link to the full episode: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Taking-the-Nonlinear-Path--Tammy-Crowell--MBA--CPA--CA-Laura-Cumming--MBA--CPA--CA-e1cdsnd
This short clip is an except from Episode 28 with Tammy Crowell and Laura Cumming. In this clip, they reflect on doing their CPA and whether they have any regrets.
See link to the full episode: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Taking-the-Nonlinear-Path--Tammy-Crowell--MBA--CPA--CA-Laura-Cumming--MBA--CPA--CA-e1cdsnd
This short clip is an except from Episode 27 with Jillian Kerry. In this clip, she discusses how to deal with a transition period in your life.
See link to the full episode: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Ernst--Young-Associate-to-Medical-Student--Jillian-Kerry-e1auang
This short clip is an except from Episode 28 with Tammy Crowell and Laura Cumming. In this clip, they discuss the best and worst parts about teaching at a University.
See link to the full episode: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Taking-the-Nonlinear-Path--Tammy-Crowell--MBA--CPA--CA-Laura-Cumming--MBA--CPA--CA-e1cdsnd
This short clip is an except from Episode 28 with Dalhousie Accounting Instructors Tammy Crowell and Laura Cumming. In this clip, they discuss their paths to becoming a CPA.
See link to the full episode: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Taking-the-Nonlinear-Path--Tammy-Crowell--MBA--CPA--CA-Laura-Cumming--MBA--CPA--CA-e1cdsnd
Tammy Crowell and Laura Cumming are both Instructors of Accounting at the Rowe School of Business at Dalhousie University. Along with Sam, they are all close colleagues working to help their students. In this special episode, they sat down to discuss the paths that led them to teaching together at Dalhousie and their journeys to becoming CPAs. They also provide advice to Accounting Majors and CPA Graduates, among much more.
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Tammy's Info:
Website: https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/rsb/faculty-and-staff/our-faculty/tammy-crowell.html
Laura's Info:
Website: https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/rsb/faculty-and-staff/our-faculty/laura-cumming.html
Sam's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
This short clip is an except from Episode 27 with Jillian Kerry. In this clip, she discusses allowing herself to change and how change is okay.
See link to the full episode: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Ernst--Young-Associate-to-Medical-Student--Jillian-Kerry-e1auang
This short clip is an except from Episode 27 with Jillian Kerry. In this clip, she discusses her transition from leaving Ernst & Young to pursuing medical school.
See link to the full episode: https://anchor.fm/samantha-taylor15/episodes/Ernst--Young-Associate-to-Medical-Student--Jillian-Kerry-e1auang
Jillian Kerry is an Obstetrics and Gynecologyl resident at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Canada. She completed her undergrad in Accounting and began her career at Ernst & Young LLP in Calgary, Alberta. Just before writing her UFE (the equivalent of today's CFE), Jill made the tough decision to leave EY to pursue medical school. First to do her BSc and then medical school, Jill looks back on her decision to change positively without regrets. She joined Sam to discuss her journey and where she is today.
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Jill's Info:
Email: jck716@mail.usask.ca
Sam's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
Elena Kim is a CPA, CA, business advisor, Accounting instructor and former Ernst & Young Manager. She is a former colleague of Sam at EY Calgary and more recently cross-paths again as Instructors at the CPA Western School Business. Elena joined Sam to discuss her life as an independent, freelance consultant, how her career has progressed and the future of the CPA profession, among much more.
Elena recommended two books in her conversation. Below are the links to those books:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43306206-the-courage-to-be-disliked
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27213329-grit
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Elena's Info:
Email: elena.h.kim@gmail.com
Sam's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
Charles Ackerman is the CFO of Nextleaf Solutions, an entrepreneur and Saint Mary's University graduate, who currently lives in Halifax Nova Scotia. He joined Sam to discuss his time as a student at SMU and the importance of aligning yourself with people that have similar values to you.
Charles also shared the journey his career has taken him on from working across Canada to Australia to becoming a CFO at the age of 26.
Check out Nextleaf Solutions here: https://www.nextleafsolutions.com/
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Charles' Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesackerman/
Sam's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
Keshav is a 2021 Dalhousie University Accounting graduate and successfully completed the GDA program this year with Queen's university. He works with Sam on various projects, including producing this podcast. He joined Sam to discuss investing in Real Estate in your 20s, the importance of a strong support network while in both undergraduate and graduate programs, how to network as a student and much more.
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Keshav's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keshavpaliwal/
Sam's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
Shana is a 2021 Dalhousie University Accounting graduate and a 2021 Queen's University GDA graduate. In her final year of her undergrad, she served as the Co-President of the Dalhousie Accounting Society and VP Internal of the Dalhousie Commerce Society. She joined Sam to discuss how she was able to thrive in online school, balance studying full-time with working part-time at Deloitte and how she defines her success as a measure of how herself in the past would look at her today.
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Shana's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanasrikaruna/
Sam's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
Nathan Laird is the Program Manager of the Connector Program which is a public-private economic development organization focused on helping the city of Halifax thrive economically. He joined Sam to discuss how best to design and write your resume, networking with a mindset to develop long-term relationships. Nathan also shared his career progression as a graduate without any co-op or career directed job experience.
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Learn more about the Halifax Partnership and the Connector Program: https://halifaxpartnership.com/
Check out the app Nathan was speaking about: https://halifaxpartnership.com/connector-plus/
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Resume Discussion: 8:17
Networking Discussion: 31:40
Nathan's Career Progression: 59:24
Nathan's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanlaird/
Sam's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
Gordon Sinclair is a Manager with PwC in Calgary and an Accounting graduate from the University of Lethbridge. He is a childhood friend of Sam and joined her to discuss his Big Four recruitment process, their career choices and personal growth. They both shared stories on why they decided to go to university and what their mindset is in how they approach their work and lives.
Gordon's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordon-sinclair-cpa-a8417530/
Sam's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
Special thanks to funding received from Dalhousie University’s Teaching and Learning Enhancement Grant
Kathleen Brown is the Senior Student Recruitment Advisor with the CPA Atlantic School of Business. She completed a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business with Vancouver Island University and completed a Master's degree in Global Business with the University of Victoria. She joined Sam to discuss what roles within the CPA PEP are available to students and recent grads and how to know if the program is for you and the recent changes the CPA program has done to make the program more accessible and adaptable for students.
Kathleen's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-brown-66a815165
Email: kbrown@cpaatlantic.ca
Sam's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
Special thanks to funding received from Dalhousie University’s Teaching and Learning Enhancement Grant
Casey Bryant is a McGill University Human Relations alumni and completed her CPA with KPMG Canada. She is now a Talent Attraction Manager with KPMG Calgary where Casey leads a team to recruit students (co-op's, internships, and full-time positions). Casey and Sam discussed the plethora of education and life experiences Associates in Public Practice now have and what a working day for a Talent Attraction Manager looks like.
Casey has Full-time and Co-op positions going live for KPMG on August 20th, 2021. Check them out here: https://home.kpmg/ca/en/home/careers/students.html
Casey's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-bryant-she-her-5517a8100/
Sam's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
Special thanks to funding received from Dalhousie University’s Teaching and Learning Enhancement Grant
Bryce Cross is a 2018 Dalhousie University, Rowe School of Business graduate. Bryce began his career at Deloitte's Risk Advisory Practice in Halifax, NS and completed his CPA Capstones and CFE in the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. He joined Sam to provide his perspective as a Dal Teaching Assistant and CPA student in transition to online school and how he was able to leave his job during COVID to become an independent consultant.
Bryce's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brycecross/
Sam's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
Special thanks to funding received from Dalhousie University’s Teaching and Learning Enhancement Grant
Laura Watson and Allie Stephen are 2021 Dalhousie University Accounting graduates, close friends and roommates. They joined Sam to discuss the realities of spending all of your time with someone doing the same school programs and rating the difficulty of Dalhousie Accounting courses. Laura and Allie discussed their choice to pursue Queen's University's Smith School of Business Graduate Diploma in Accounting program right after finishing their undergraduate degree and how to manage a heavy workload and striking a balance while doing so.
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Laura's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-w-1400a512a/
Email: laurawatson@dal.ca
Allie's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonjstephen/
Email: a.stephen@dal.ca
Sam's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
Special thanks to funding received from Dalhousie University’s Teaching and Learning Enhancement Grant
Rob Johnson is the owner of Rocky Mountain Dog, an outdoor lifestyle brand that sells adventure gear for dogs based out of Alberta, Canada. A graduate of University of Calgary's Commerce and Economics program, Rob spent much of his early career as a Project Manager at various organizations. While working as a Project Manager, he also taught as an instructor of Project Management at Mount Royal University. In 2018, Rob began Rocky Mountain Dog with a mission to "inspire others to explore the mountains making making memories along the way with their dogs". Running the business alongside maintaining his other career, Rob eventually decided in August 2020 to make Rocky Mountain Dog his full-time venture. He joined Sam to discuss the highs and lows of running a business and where he sees the next stage of the business going.
Rob's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robjohnsonpmp/
Website: https://rockymountaindog.ca/
Sam's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
Special thanks to funding received from Dalhousie University’s Teaching and Learning Enhancement Grant
Jonathan (Jon) Kelly is a 2020 Dalhousie University, Rowe School of Business graduate and an Associate with Ernst & Young LLP in Calgary, Alberta. He joined Sam to discuss how best to tackle the recruitment cycle for 4th year business students and how to make networking a less daunting task. Sam and Jonathan also talked about the importance of having hobbies while managing a heavy workload and investment strategies for young professionals.
Jonathan's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-kelly-99412114a
Sam's Info:
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
Special thanks to funding received from Dalhousie University’s Teaching and Learning Enhancement Grant
Carolyn Scissions is the CEO of Finance Learning Lab, a company that creates and hosts finance workshops to help employees and entrepreneurs build the concepts and tools needed to operate their business. Carolyn is a graduate of University of Ottawa's B.Comm program where she majored in Accounting. Since then, she began her career with KPMG LLP. Following that, Carolyn spent many years working in the Energy sector in Calgary, Alberta where she obtained her CMA, PMP, CIA and MBA designations.
Carolyn joined Sam to discuss her transition from the corporate world to being an entrepreneur. They examined how important it can be to take a step back from your social and financial situation to truly understand what you really want and what makes you happy; and to do so often requires "dabbling" with new ideas.
Choosing your peer group very carefully can impact your outcomes and Carolyn made a point to mention this several times. She is a believer that a rejection from a job you want can often be a blessing and as found a way to be on her path to success.
Carolyn's Info:
Email: carolyn@financelearninglab.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynscissons/
Website: https://financelearninglab.com/
Sam's Info:
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
Erin Marshall is a PhD; CPA, CA; Professor and Director of the MAcc program at the University of Alberta and CPA PEP online facilitator. She completed her CPA, CA with KPMG LLP in British Columbia and PhD with the University of Alberta. She joined Sam to discuss how to know when it is the right time to make a change in your career and leave a job to do something you felt you were always meant to do. Erin also shared how learning to put your pride aside and do what you feel is best for you can make all the difference for your career and personal happiness.
Erin's Info:
https://apps.ualberta.ca/directory/person/emarshal
https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-marshall-12167537/?originalSubdomain=ca
Sam's Info:
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
Tyler Wells is a CPA, CMA based out of Vancouver, BC. He began his career in Commercial Real Estate where he obtained his designation. After receiving it, Tyler moved into the Music & Entertainment industry where he continues to work today. He currently spends his days working within the NFT space (Ethereum blockchain) - an exciting and rapidly evolving asset class. Tyler joined Sam to discuss how the accounting industry is evolving and how you have the ability to define what a CPA designation can be and do for you.
Some of the NFTs Tyler and his team are working with are live on the Phillips Art Auction in New York. It's the very first NFT sale on this auction in its 225 year history. Check out the details here:
https://www.phillips.com/mdj
https://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhackl/2021/04/01/phillips-auction-house-and-virtual-modeling-agency-the-diigitals-enter-nft-space-with-their-own-unique-offerings/?sh=3215651741d9
Here is a great article that gives a good background on what NFTs are:
https://www.npr.org/2021/03/05/974089381/whats-an-nft-and-why-are-people-paying-millions-to-buy-them
Tyler's Info:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-wells-cpa-cma-1a226b13/
Sam's Info:
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
Clare Birks pursued her CPA designation and entered into the CPA PEP program much later in life than most. She began the program in her 30s with the Calgary Zoo as a Senior Conservation Administration Officer. Clare now serves as the Director of Finance and Administration for Theatre Calgary, a job she secured before obtaining her designation. She joined Sam to discuss her journey and catch up.
Clare's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-birks-1641b152/
Sam's Info:
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
Jared Hudson is the Co-Founder of myPAQ, a sustainable technology start-up located in Halifax NS, Canada of which Sam serves as a Board Member. He is a 2020 Dalhousie University, Rowe School of Business graduate. Jared has proclaimed is non-love of Accounting, despite deciding to major in it. He joined Sam to discuss that even though he knew Accounting would not be his path, he knew how he could leverage it to achieve his goals.
Jared's Info:
Email: jhudson@mypaq.ca
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-hudson/
Website: https://www.mypaq.ca/
Sam's Info:
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
Jadore Wang is an Accounting Specialist with Commercial Properties Limited. She is a 2019 Dalhousie University, Rowe School of Business graduate and current CPA Canada Candidate. Jadore did not waste any time getting real with Sam: openly sharing what she thought was helpful (and not helpful) from her Undergraduate degree, along with her struggles and triumphs since.
Sam was lucky enough to share the mic with Jadore on International Women's Day.
Jadore's Info:
Email: jadore.wang@dal.ca
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadore-wang-a3836212a/
Sam's Info:
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
Colin Long is an Associate with PwC Bermuda. He is a 2020 Dalhousie University graduate and has a Graduate Diploma in Accounting from Queen's University Smith School of Business. Colin joined Sam to discuss how he found a way to integrate the best of what life has to offer while bringing the CPA Way to solving problems both personally and professionally.
Colin's Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-long-8a6735a5/
Sam's Info:
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
Rob Bruce, CPA, CA is a Content Developer, Online Facilitator and Session Leader for CPA Canada Western School of Business. He is also an Instructor at Camosun College in Vancouver Island. Rob joined Sam to share some tips for incoming CPA Candidates as they begin their CPA journey.
Rob's info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-brucecpa/
Sam's Info:
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
James Barrett works in Sales Development at LevelJump - the only Outcome-Based Enablement solution that ties programs to revenue outcomes from within Salesforce. He is a 2019 Dalhousie University graduate in Accounting. James discusses with Sam how he has leveraged the language of business and accounting to build his Sales career and work towards his definition of success.
Sam's Info:
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
Julia D'Amico is a Corporate Accountant at Brookfield Asset Management in Toronto, Ontario. She is a 2019 Dalhousie University Graduate and a current CPA Candidate. Julia joined Sam to share her experience pursuing a degree in accounting and the opportunities it can provide you.
Sam's Info:
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
Megan Waterhouse is a Tax Analyst at Deloitte Canada. She is a Dalhousie University graduate and fast-tracked her CPA PEP without a Graduate Diploma for Masters degree. Despite her busy schedule, Megan found a way to incorporate travelling into her life. She chatted with Sam about how she made it all happen and provided her advice for recent graduates who are considering pursuing a CPA designation.
Megan's Info:
mwaterhouse@deloitte.ca
Sam's Info:
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
Nikki Marchiel is an educational consultant, world traveler, work from home aficionado and CPA, CA accountant. She joined Sam to discuss her journey to working independently and designing a lifestyle that excites her.
Sam's info:
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
Steph Dyck is a recent Dalhousie graduate, former varsity athlete and a successful 2020 CPA CFE writer. Steph also completed the University of Toronto's GDip program. She joined Sam to discuss why and how she chose to major in Accounting, decided to pursue a CPA designation and all of the options her path has provided her.
Sam's Info:
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/
Zachary Brant is a Senior Accountant at KPMG Canada in their Ottawa, Ontario office. He is a Dalhousie graduate and a successful 2020 CFE writer. Zach became an entrepreneur at the age of 14, a business of which is in its 8th year of successful operations. He joined Sam to discuss his transition out of school and into the workforce and the challenges and lessons he has learned.
Zach's Info:
Email: zachary.brant@dal.ca
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-brant-aab8a7113/
Sam's Info:
Email: thesamtaylorpodcast@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-taylor-64b93558/