
Rise and Stride
With each day, it feels like the business landscape is shifting. From regulatory changes to staffing concerns and everything in between, it’s challenging to stay in step—much less ahead—of what’s happening. In Rise and Stride, California Society of CPAs CEO Denise LeDuc Froemming will dive into leading topics by bringing together diverse voices that will empower you to take your next step.
Latest episodes

Aug 8, 2022 • 34min
Ep. 4: The Future Is Here, Flying to Your Door
CalCPA member, attorney and award winner Shannon Nash, CPA—CFO of the on-demand, drone delivery service Wing—shares her experience on bringing Google’s Alphabet technology from the skies to your doorstep; what she’s learned from her relationship with the multi-talented Debbie Allen; insights and work on diversity, equity and inclusion; the story of her work as a documentary filmmaker.

Jul 15, 2022 • 27min
Ep. 3: CPA Profession Hot Topics
Michael Savoy, CalCPA member and president of the California Board of Accountancy, shares his thoughts on licensure pathways to the evolving CPA profession to how he remains a San Francisco Giants fan living in LA.

Jun 13, 2022 • 35min
Ep. 2: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and the CPA Profession
NABA CEO Guylaine Saint Juste says the time is now to have fierce conversations about this important topic—and that means people have to be OK with hearing something they’ve not heard before.

May 17, 2022 • 1min