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The Power of EA and CPA: A Dual Credentialed Tax Pro’s Journey with Jeremy Wells
OCTOBER 13, 2025
In this episode, host Brandy Spears is joined by Jeremy Wells, an Enrolled Agent, Certified Public Accountant, and the newly appointed Editor-in-Chief of the EA Journal. Jeremy shares his journey from teaching political science to becoming a tax professional and how his unique path has shaped ...
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From Burnout to Balance: Rethinking Your Tax Firm Model with Colin Dunn
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025
Feeling overwhelmed, underpaid, or stuck in a model that doesn’t serve you or your clients? In this episode, host Brandy Spears sits down with Colin Dunn, Chartered Accountant and Co-Founder of Renew Group, to talk about redesigning tax and accounting firms fo...
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Breaking Barriers: Leading with Innovation and Inclusion in Tax and Accounting with Nayo Carter-Gray, EA
SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
In this episode, host Brandy Spears sits down with Nayo Carter-Gray, an Enrolled Agent and the founder of First Step Accounting, a fully virtual, eco-conscious accounting firm. Nayo, a proud tech enthusiast and educator, talks about how her jo...
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Leadership in Tax Relief: Client Care and Business Growth with David King
SEPTEMBER 01, 2025
In this episode of The Enrolled Agent Advocate, host Brandy Spears sits down with David King, CEO of Optima Tax Relief, a leading tax relief firm. With over 12 years of experience in financial services, David shares how he built a cli...
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Tax Court Access, Spanish Education, and the EA Path with Ruben D. Valdes, EA
AUGUST 18, 2025
In this powerful episode, host Brandy Spears is joined by Ruben D. Valdes, EA, one of fewer than 250 non-attorneys admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court. From preparing returns in his mother’s office to becoming a nationally recognized instru...
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The Power of IRS Representation and the EA Credential with Timalyn Bowens, EA
AUGUST 04, 2025
In this episode, host Brandy Spears speaks with Timalyn Bowens, EA, founder of Bowens Tax Solutions and known by many as “America’s Favorite EA.” From long nights at Crowe Horwath to launching a nationally recognized tax resolution firm, Timalyn shares how a c...
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Breaking Down the OB3 with Thad Inge and Meg Killian
JULY 23, 2025
In this special legislative update episode, host Brandy Spears is joined by Megan Killian, CAE (Executive VP of NAEA) and Thad Inge (VP at Van Scoyoc Associates) for an in-depth breakdown of the recently passed, sweeping federal tax legislatio...
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From Practice to Policy: Leading the EA Profession with Jennifer MacMillan
JULY 21, 2025
What does it look like to build a meaningful career, serve your profession, and still know when to hand off the baton?In this episode of The Enrolled Agent Advocate, host Brandy Spears speaks with Jennifer MacMillan, EA, a seasoned tax professional with over 30 years of experience in re...
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Accounting Meets CrEAtivity: Breaking the Mold with Scott Scarano, EA
JULY 16, 2025
In this special edition, host Brandy Spears welcomes Scott Scarano, EA, an unconventional firm owner, rapper, and host of the popular podcast Accounting High. Scott blends deep entrepreneurial insight with artistic flair — sharing how his rocky start gave rise to a multimillion-dollar firm, ho...
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From Tax Firm to Tech Founder: Redefining ROI with Jackie Meyer
JULY 07, 2025
What happens when a tax pro stops chasing busy season and starts designing a business—and life—on her own terms?In this episode of The Enrolled Agent Advocate, host Brandy Spears talks with Dr. Jackie Meyer, a forward-thinking CPA-turned-SaaS-f...
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