One of my favorite parts of hosting this podcast are moments when my guests say, “I wasn’t planning on talking about this!” We had many moments like this with Erica Goode. You’ll be surprised how many lessons can be found in a small rural town!In this episode, we talk about the importance of being you, no matter how different that makes you. Erica also breaks down the differences between men and women when it comes to money, and you may be surprised by the answer. Listen and be inspired to flip the narrative of fitting in and step into the other side of your fears.  Tangible Takeaways:Transfer that energy away from trying to be who people think you’re supposed to be and work on being yourself! There is someone who is looking for who you are.Embrace being different.You have the same education and knowledge about money as men do. Ask your questions when you want answers.Afraid of being wrong? Find the courage to speak up and step out, find out what’s on the other side. You’ll discover there is less to fear and more to gain!Follow your heart: give yourself permission to create your own path. About Erica:Erica Goode has been a Certified Public Accountant since 2008.  She’s a former Director of Finance at a Fortune 50 company and started her career in the trenches as an auditor at a Big 4 public accounting firm.  After leaving her corporate life in 2016, she now runs a boutique accounting firm supporting coaches and consultants with accounting and CFO services.Erica is also the mom of 2 and the wife of a fellow CPA.  She lives with her family in the mountains of Idaho, just one town over from where they grow all the potatoes. Connect with Erica:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erica.Goode.CPA/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-goode-cpa-00205616/Website: https://www.ericagoode.com/Podcast: https://www.ericagoode.com/podcastAbout me:Karen Laos is a keynote speaker and leadership coach equipping women to stand out with unshakable confidence. She specializes in communication: executive presence and compelling messages. Karen champions female business leaders to own their value and find their voice so they can be seen and heard. She also works with teams to create cultures of trust and function at their best.Karen has coached leaders at Facebook, Google, Netflix, Uber, Sephora, Sony, Microsoft, Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Trip Advisor, Bacardi, Levi, and more. Karen’s style is fun, encouraging and results-oriented. She immediately moves past the “fluff” and gets straight to the issue (just ask her clients). Connect with me:Website: https://www.karenlaos.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenlaosofficial Facebook: Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/karenlaosconsultingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/Clubhouse: @karenlaosEpisodes also available on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwQoTGdJX5eME0ccBKiKng/videosMy book “Trust Your Own Voice”: https://karenlaos.com/book/