RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_654a5536-941f-4636-8386-be50605b0b74 -- Rendered At Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:56:54 +0000 Life@Smythe Podcast https://redcircle.com/shows/lifesmythe-podcast en-US All rights reserved. Smythe As we step into Core Values Month what better way to celebrate with a little Smythe Tedtalk with some of our very own inspiring leaders from the firm. Take a jog down memory lane with me/ your host Nhung Nguyen, as we delve into the passions and the determination of each individual’s journey and gather some golden nuggets to their path to success, but most importantly what does each core values represents and mean for them and the firm! So, tune in weekly for a dose of motivation as we get through March Madness. 654a5536-941f-4636-8386-be50605b0b74 As we step into Core Values Month what better way to celebrate with a little Smythe Tedtalk with some of our very own inspiring leaders from the firm. Take a jog down memory lane with me/ your host Nhung Nguyen, as we delve into the passions and the determination of each individual’s journey and gather some golden nuggets to their path to success, but most importantly what does each core values represents and mean for them and the firm!

So, tune in weekly for a dose of motivation as we get through March Madness.

]]> episodic no Smythe ntnguyen@smythecpa.com false full Life@Smythe Podcast Ep 8: Excellence with Tamiko Iwata Life@Smythe Podcast Ep 8: Excellence with Tamiko Iwata 8 1 Smythe The journey to excellence is the ability to take the first step and push your own boundaries. Might’ve twisted her arm a little for this episode… but join me on another episode on Excellence with Tamiko as we discuss diminishing self-doubt and limiting beliefs. Hear what Tamiko has got to say about shutting down discouragement from external factors and developing your own style of leadership. Why fit the norm when excellence is a personal journey, and it is about developing your own!

]]> <p>The journey to excellence is the ability to take the first step and push your own boundaries. Might’ve twisted her arm a little for this episode… but join me on another episode on Excellence with Tamiko as we discuss diminishing self-doubt and limiting beliefs. Hear what Tamiko has got to say about shutting down discouragement from external factors and developing your own style of leadership. Why fit the norm when excellence is a personal journey, and it is about developing your own!</p> 19f5a2d2-be13-45b9-9ddc-2c25ff43d4c1 https://redcircle.com/shows/654a5536-941f-4636-8386-be50605b0b74/episodes/425606da-f865-4945-b1f8-65d839b04793 Mon, 04 Apr 2022 20:20:00 +0000 1239 false full Life@Smythe Podcast Ep 7: Excellence with Anita Johnson Life@Smythe Podcast Ep 7: Excellence with Anita Johnson 7 1 Smythe Get ready for an excellent episode about Achieving excellence with Anita Johnson! In this episode, we discuss Anita's journey in achieving excellence not only on a professional level as a leader and Business Partner but on a personal level as a mother through parenting. How does one achieve excellence? Anita shares about what excellence means to her, work-life balance, and finding your passion. Achieving excellence is not a solo journey, it's okay to rely on others for help to get there. Tune into this episode to listen to Anita's advice! 

]]> <p>Get ready for an excellent episode about Achieving excellence with Anita Johnson! In this episode, we discuss Anita&#39;s journey in achieving excellence not only on a professional level as a leader and Business Partner but on a personal level as a mother through parenting. How does one achieve excellence? Anita shares about what excellence means to her, work-life balance, and finding your passion. Achieving excellence is not a solo journey, it&#39;s okay to rely on others for help to get there. Tune into this episode to listen to Anita&#39;s advice! </p> 6bb596b6-be10-4f44-98cf-02a92d74c602 https://redcircle.com/shows/654a5536-941f-4636-8386-be50605b0b74/episodes/a7d6f7c9-8659-435a-b026-19cd4108347b Wed, 30 Mar 2022 23:17:01 +0000 1107 false full Life@Smythe Podcast Ep 6: Empowering with Brent Hoshizaki Life@Smythe Podcast Ep 6: Empowering with Brent Hoshizaki 6 1 Smythe Storytime folks! Join me on a philosophical and empowering conversation with one of our newest Partners at Smythe, Brent Hoshizaki! In this episode, Brent will reveal the many principles he has learned to strive forward in life in order to empower his community, family, and himself daily. Empowerment doesn’t mean having the power to influence only, but it stems from how we respond to the setbacks and failures in life. Fear is an illusion, as Brent shares there are no limitations or barriers that should stop us from achieving what we want, including how to solve a Rubiks cube! Make sure to listen to this incredibly empowering episode as we want to be more like Brent and the moon!

]]> <p>Storytime folks! Join me on a philosophical and empowering conversation with one of our newest Partners at Smythe, Brent Hoshizaki! In this episode, Brent will reveal the many principles he has learned to strive forward in life in order to empower his community, family, and himself daily. Empowerment doesn’t mean having the power to influence only, but it stems from how we respond to the setbacks and failures in life. Fear is an illusion, as Brent shares there are no limitations or barriers that should stop us from achieving what we want, including how to solve a Rubiks cube! Make sure to listen to this incredibly empowering episode as we want to be more like Brent and the moon!</p> ff1de13e-9c21-447a-b5ca-05b772432742 https://redcircle.com/shows/654a5536-941f-4636-8386-be50605b0b74/episodes/c3ba776a-5e21-41bb-954a-11dcb46d88b2 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 19:00:00 +0000 1414 false full Life@Smythe Podcast Ep 5: Empowering with Greg Best Life@Smythe Podcast Ep 5: Empowering with Greg Best 5 1 Smythe Greg knows best when it comes to empowering clients, his team, and loved ones! Tune in for an insightful episode learning more about Greg’s non-traditional path in his career. In this episode, we will uncover the importance of financial literacy and how Greg’s department helps his clients to get back on track with their finances and empowers them to continue. Empowering is through life experiences and the many interactions you make throughout the journey, so let Greg bestow some of the many lessons that he has learnt along the way!

]]> <p>Greg knows best when it comes to empowering clients, his team, and loved ones! Tune in for an insightful episode learning more about Greg’s non-traditional path in his career. In this episode, we will uncover the importance of financial literacy and how Greg’s department helps his clients to get back on track with their finances and empowers them to continue. Empowering is through life experiences and the many interactions you make throughout the journey, so let Greg bestow some of the many lessons that he has learnt along the way!</p> 5576e12d-448c-47a4-99b5-0502bdc36d6a https://redcircle.com/shows/654a5536-941f-4636-8386-be50605b0b74/episodes/78e49f31-b129-4c51-aab6-f5c52e204d6c Fri, 18 Mar 2022 23:34:51 +0000 1041 false full Life@Smythe Podcast Ep 4: Progressive with Camellia Ho Life@Smythe Podcast Ep 4: Progressive with Camellia Ho 4 1 Smythe Tune in for another progressive episode, with the courageous Camellia. In this episode, we will delve into the topic of progressive leadership and what it means to be your own boss. Being progressive isn’t always linear as taking a break to reflect and self-discovery is necessary to achieving your goals. Hear how Camellia has manifested the life and career of her dreams through strategic planning and adventurous go-getter spirit!

]]> <p>Tune in for another progressive episode, with the courageous Camellia. In this episode, we will delve into the topic of progressive leadership and what it means to be your own boss. Being progressive isn’t always linear as taking a break to reflect and self-discovery is necessary to achieving your goals. Hear how Camellia has manifested the life and career of her dreams through strategic planning and adventurous go-getter spirit!</p> 92444789-00bf-417a-bafa-4241f26260a4 https://redcircle.com/shows/654a5536-941f-4636-8386-be50605b0b74/episodes/4bc671ea-6d3c-4dc5-85cc-f3b6b3acb4f9 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 16:36:00 +0000 1185 false full Life@Smythe Podcast Ep 3: Progressive with Michelle Harrison Life@Smythe Podcast Ep 3: Progressive with Michelle Harrison 3 1 Smythe Get ready for a progressive episode as we move into the Metaverse with Michelle Harrison. We take a deep dive into a variety of topics including continuous learning and the mysterious metaverse with all the exciting possibilities that lie ahead. Dive even deeper as we get into our feels and touch on the topic of 'Vulnerability' and how being a progressive leader isn’t about appearing strong all the time, but how strength is from being open and honest to oneself and trust that our peers will be there to support us in time of need. ✨ 🚀

]]> <p>Get ready for a progressive episode as we move into the Metaverse with Michelle Harrison. We take a deep dive into a variety of topics including continuous learning and the mysterious metaverse with all the exciting possibilities that lie ahead. Dive even deeper as we get into our feels and touch on the topic of &#39;Vulnerability&#39; and how being a progressive leader isn’t about appearing strong all the time, but how strength is from being open and honest to oneself and trust that our peers will be there to support us in time of need. ✨ 🚀</p> 6aba4a22-07ef-44d7-82a4-70277114c399 https://redcircle.com/shows/654a5536-941f-4636-8386-be50605b0b74/episodes/83d9300e-13ae-4eeb-b4d4-36434296c322 Thu, 10 Mar 2022 22:45:00 +0000 1924 false full Life@Smythe Podcast Ep 2: Rewarding with Kevin Nishi Life@Smythe Podcast Ep 2: Rewarding with Kevin Nishi 2 1 Smythe Get excited as we sit down with one of Smythe’s legendary Kevin Nishi in today’s episode. When it comes to the core value ‘Rewarding’, who better to ask than Kevin Nishi himself, with one of the longest tenures here at the firm, Kevin has been through the growth and expansion and has seen it all. Challenges do often occur throughout life, and it is easier to give up or fall into instant gratification. Tune in for some kind words from Kevin Nishi as this will put you back on track as he will reveal the secret recipe to a rewarding career.

]]> <p>Get excited as we sit down with one of Smythe’s legendary Kevin Nishi in today’s episode. When it comes to the core value ‘Rewarding’, who better to ask than Kevin Nishi himself, with one of the longest tenures here at the firm, Kevin has been through the growth and expansion and has seen it all. Challenges do often occur throughout life, and it is easier to give up or fall into instant gratification. Tune in for some kind words from Kevin Nishi as this will put you back on track as he will reveal the secret recipe to a rewarding career.</p> a64b4295-3561-4ef4-a071-ec663aefb95d https://redcircle.com/shows/654a5536-941f-4636-8386-be50605b0b74/episodes/6313a7c1-b1c5-4442-9e71-64531e57dcf3 Fri, 04 Mar 2022 19:26:00 +0000 870 false full Life@Smythe Podcast Ep 1: Rewarding with Gary Luedke Life@Smythe Podcast Ep 1: Rewarding with Gary Luedke 1 1 Smythe Kick starting our very first episode with good Ol’ Go-Getter Gary! As we’ve just wrapped up on the 30 days planking challenge, I bet the burning question on everybody’s lips is how did this movement begin? Hear the story and the legend from the man himself, and if you think planking for 4mins was tough… Oh boy, he will prove you wrong! Planking is rewarding but tune in to learn about the true meaning of rewards from a career and personal life perspective. How Gary has paved his own way to success, the challenges he has faced and what has kept him going to reap the rewards of his hard work today. Success and rewards differ for all of us.

What does rewarding mean to you?


]]> <p>Kick starting our very first episode with good Ol’ <strong>Go-Getter Gary</strong>! As we’ve just wrapped up on the 30 days planking challenge, I bet the burning question on everybody’s lips is how did this movement begin? Hear the story and the legend from the man himself, and if you think planking for 4mins was tough… Oh boy, he will prove you wrong! Planking is rewarding but tune in to learn about the true meaning of rewards from a career and personal life perspective. How Gary has paved his own way to success, the challenges he has faced and what has kept him going to reap the rewards of his hard work today. Success and rewards differ for all of us.</p><p>What does rewarding mean to you?</p><p><br></p> 23b6e71b-f759-4fb1-ab89-e9d753b2f75d https://redcircle.com/shows/654a5536-941f-4636-8386-be50605b0b74/episodes/1d4252ac-9696-4bff-87a2-2c6c6b2340e5 Wed, 02 Mar 2022 19:08:11 +0000 1483 false