Today, I’m talking about the tax laws related to distinguishing between a hobby and a legitimate business when you’re a... more

In today’s episode, I’m revisiting an important topic and giving you an update about the Corporate Transparency Act, which aims... more

Today, I want to talk about why it’s so important who you take advice from when you’re an entrepreneur. I... more

In today’s episode, I’m sharing my story of struggling with perfectionism and how I was able to overcome that and... more

Today, I’m giving some guidance on how you can use tax time as an opportunity to improve your finances and... more

Today, I’m sharing some thoughts I’ve struggled with when it comes to my finances, taxes, and financial knowledge so I... more

Today on the podcast, I’m going over the key differences between 1099 freelance income and W-2 employee income when filing... more

Today, I’m giving you some insight into deductions and details on categories when it comes to your schedule C deductions.... more

Today, I’m talking about deducting education expenses and explaining how fees and reimbursement works when it comes to reporting your... more

In this week’s episode, I’m giving you some of my best tips when it comes to tax preparation and financial... more

Have you ever wondered what you can deduct when it comes to business expenses?   Today, I’m deep diving into... more

This week, I’m talking about embracing discomfort for your personal growth and financial success and how seeking out discomfort can... more

Today,  I’m going over some listener questions about 1099 tax forms and clarifying some issues that might arise for you... more

In today's episode, I’m explaining and going into detail about receipts and bookkeeping for self-employed creatives, including why keeping receipts... more

Today, I’m chatting about the importance of filing 1099 forms if you’re self-employed. I’m explaining who needs to file a... more

I’m having an open house to answer all your questions about Money Bootcamp. If you’re curious about it, and curious... more

Today, I want to talk about the importance of believing in your work and why it’s so important for creative... more

This week on the podcast, I’m giving you a checklist so you can get organized for this upcoming tax season... more

This week, I’m sharing a year-end review of past episodes from 2023 that covered new tax laws and legislation so... more

As we approach the end of 2023, I want to talk about end of year tax planning and some strategies... more

In today's episode, I want to talk about a new law that goes into effect in January of 2024 and... more

Has calculating your income tax rate in the past been overwhelming?   Today, I’m going into detail about income tax... more

On today’s episode, I’m talking about an important topic that I’m very passionate about: saving for retirement. I’m sharing why... more

As we approach the upcoming holiday season, I wanted to chat about an important topic that comes up often: donating... more

Today, I’m sharing with you how you can set up your calendar for success as an entrepreneur so you never... more

Today, I’m sharing another article I wrote in 2017 for the art blog, Art F City, where I focus on... more

Today, I’m sharing an article I wrote where I give a practical financial overview and is a personal finance cheat... more

Are you an entrepreneur who has wondered if it’s time for you to form an LLC or an S Corp?... more

In today’s episode, I’m going over when your business actually starts according to the IRS, the importance of profit motive... more

Today, I’m sharing how you can reduce your tax overwhelm and get some relief when it comes to filing your... more

This week, I’m sharing an interview I did on the Emerging Brands Podcast with Kelly Bennett.    Kelly Bennett is... more

Farnoosh Torabi is an Iranian-American personal finance expert, journalist, author and the host of the So Money podcast.     Today,... more

Today, I’m talking about some of the best things I’ve invested in during my time as a business owner that... more

Have you ever wondered what questions you should ask when you’re hiring a new accountant?   Today, I’m explaining some... more

In today’s timely bonus episode, I am sharing some information on student loans, the new SAVE program and how this... more

Today, I want to talk about 2 areas of the tax code where you can get more money as a... more

  Today, I’m sharing an article I wrote about why it’s so important to keep your personal and business bank... more

Today, I’m sharing important details about the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and how you can use it during... more

  Today, I’m sharing a civic oriented article I wrote back in 2018 that I hope will inspire you to... more

In this quick and easy episode, I’m talking about something practical you can do in just 15 minutes to make... more

Have you ever wondered what happens when you make a mistake on your taxes?    In this episode, I’m talking... more

Today, I’m sharing some tax basics and diving into tax schedules including what tax schedules are and why they exist.... more

Today, I’m sharing the details of what I do with my money, how I got interested in personal finance and... more

  Have you ever wondered how you can have it all in your life and business?   Today, I’m talking... more

For this July 4th episode, I wanted to go over the top reasons that I’m patriotic and talk about some... more

It’s my 50th episode of the Sunlight Podcast and today, I wanted to share with you the one thing I... more

Have you ever wondered how medical expense deductions work and if you could potentially qualify?    Today, I’m giving you... more

Artists and mission-driven people make natural entrepreneurs.    In today’s episode, I’m going over all the reasons why I think... more

Have you ever felt like you have more work than time in the day?    Today, I’m sharing some of... more

Today, I have my dad, architect John Cole, joining me to talk about his successful career in architecture and to... more

In this week’s episode, I’m talking about everything you need to know about hiring as a small business owner, including... more

In this week’s episode, I’m diving into the topic of S Corps and sharing the most common misconceptions and the... more

In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some of my biggest tips to make sure you prioritize paying yourself first and... more

This week, I’m sharing an episode that aired on the Creative Baggage podcast where I was recently a guest.    ... more

It’s easy to get confused when it comes to figuring out what you need to report as income on your... more

Today, I’m sharing my 3 quick and easy tips to make taxes easier for you as an entrepreneur.     Join... more

This week, I'm giving you a quick mini bonus episode to share the details about my training video that teaches... more

Do you need a tax extension and you’re freaking out about it?    Today, I’m sharing the details about tax... more

Today, I’m sharing more about the word “aggressive” and what it means when you’re setting up investments as an entrepreneur. ... more

Today, I’m sharing with you some information about the recently passed Secure 2.0 Act and how it can help you... more