https://simplecast.com More to My Story: A Baker Tilly Podcast More to My Story, A Baker Tilly Podcast, is where we get to know the people behind the work at Baker Tilly. If you think accountants, auditors and financial consultants are always stuck in front of Excel spreadsheets, you’re in for a surprise. Our team members have unique passions and interests that keep them engaged in their communities and amplify the energy they bring to our firm. Join our hosts Eric Factor and Dan Belfiore as they meet with a wide variety of Baker Tilly professionals. We’re here to connect, learn and inspire — Now, for tomorrow. This is More to My Story. en Fri, 5 May 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:00:12 +0000 https://more-to-my-story-a-baker-tilly-podcast.simplecast.com More to My Story: A Baker Tilly Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/ba7a767a-347f-4fd6-83f4-449860e80037/d6cf9c77-51a6-4dd2-8158-4898426cc99c/3000x3000/more-to-my-story-thumbnail.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://more-to-my-story-a-baker-tilly-podcast.simplecast.com episodic More to My Story, A Baker Tilly Podcast, is where we get to know the people behind the work at Baker Tilly. If you think accountants, auditors and financial consultants are always stuck in front of Excel spreadsheets, you’re in for a surprise. Our team members have unique passions and interests that keep them engaged in their communities and amplify the energy they bring to our firm. Join our hosts Eric Factor and Dan Belfiore as they meet with a wide variety of Baker Tilly professionals. We’re here to connect, learn and inspire — Now, for tomorrow. This is More to My Story. Baker Tilly false https://feeds.simplecast.com/5sFiXdOT Baker Tilly stories@amazemedialabs.com 5ab225db-63c4-4e64-b87d-7d2fd14f985b Theresa Meiners: Controlling what you can control Fri, 5 May 2023 05:00:00 +0000 stories@amazemedialabs.com (Theresa Meiners, Eric Factor, Daniel Belfiore) https://more-to-my-story-a-baker-tilly-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/theresa-meiners-controlling-what-you-can-control-hLFs7AKe Theresa Meiners: Controlling what you can control Theresa Meiners, Eric Factor, Daniel Belfiore 00:19:16 Principal and General Counsel Theresa Meiners discusses how she has achieved success throughout her law career while making time for what’s most important in her life — her family. More to my Story highlights professionals at Baker Tilly and celebrates their unique passions and interests. Principal and General Counsel Theresa Meiners discusses how she has achieved success throughout her law career while making time for what’s most important in her life — her family. More to my Story highlights professionals at Baker Tilly and celebrates their unique passions and interests. accounting, general counsel, baker tilly false full 10 b5e05c5e-712f-41c8-ae1b-6a2ae9d9cf9d Paige Pillon: finding balance Thu, 23 Mar 2023 21:00:00 +0000 stories@amazemedialabs.com (Paige Pillon, Daniel Belfiore, Eric Factor) https://more-to-my-story-a-baker-tilly-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/paige-pillon-finding-balance-0q2OWvh9 Paige Pillon: finding balance Paige Pillon, Daniel Belfiore, Eric Factor 00:21:52 Senior Audit Associate Paige Pillon discusses how Baker Tilly supported her in taking a leave from work so she could develop new self-care practices that help her recharge and stay focused. She also shares her passion for the art and science of baking. More to my Story highlights professionals at Baker Tilly and celebrates their unique passions and interests. Senior Audit Associate Paige Pillon discusses how Baker Tilly supported her in taking a leave from work so she could develop new self-care practices that help her recharge and stay focused. She also shares her passion for the art and science of baking. More to my Story highlights professionals at Baker Tilly and celebrates their unique passions and interests. baking, audit associate, audit, baker tilly, self-care, leave-of-absence false full 9 2db4efe5-85d3-4b05-8b0a-b8240c34ef8f Androulla Soteri: putting people first, in work and in life Wed, 11 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000 stories@amazemedialabs.com (Daniel Belfiore, Eric Factor) https://more-to-my-story-a-baker-tilly-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/androulla-soteri-putting-people-first-in-work-and-in-life-EawB4bB9 Androulla Soteri: putting people first, in work and in life Daniel Belfiore, Eric Factor 00:34:19 This episode ventures outside the walls of Baker Tilly US to meet Androulla Soteri of Baker Tilly International, or BTI - a worldwide network of independent firms across 148 territories. As Director of People for our international network, Androulla shares how she focuses on the experience of team members, whether it's enhancing culture, expanding learning opportunities or finding new career paths. More to my Story highlights professionals at Baker Tilly and celebrates their unique passions and interests. This episode ventures outside the walls of Baker Tilly US to meet Androulla Soteri of Baker Tilly International, or BTI - a worldwide network of independent firms across 148 territories. As Director of People for our international network, Androulla shares how she focuses on the experience of team members, whether it's enhancing culture, expanding learning opportunities or finding new career paths. More to my Story highlights professionals at Baker Tilly and celebrates their unique passions and interests. international, career path, continual learning, people solutions, baker tilly, baker tilly international false full 8 fb17207d-a11f-4615-a8a4-42e19f41e5d8 Brad Polizzano: cryptocurrency, craft beer and karaoke Tue, 1 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000 stories@amazemedialabs.com (Brad Polizzano) https://more-to-my-story-a-baker-tilly-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/brad-polizzano-cryptocurrency-craft-beer-and-karaoke-rFWA4j4d Brad Polizzano: cryptocurrency, craft beer and karaoke Brad Polizzano 00:31:08 Brad Polizzano, senior tax manager, shares his thoughts on the latest cryptocurrency trends, the cannabis industry and how, as a former member of a cover band, his penchant for playing music and singing karaoke has helped him bond with coworkers. More to my Story highlights professionals at Baker Tilly and celebrates their unique passions and interests. Brad Polizzano, senior tax manager, shares his thoughts on the latest cryptocurrency trends, the cannabis industry and how, as a former member of a cover band, his penchant for playing music and singing karaoke has helped him bond with coworkers. More to my Story highlights professionals at Baker Tilly and celebrates their unique passions and interests. tax manager, tax, cannabis industry, cryptocurrency, baker tilly, karaoke false full 7 37c0d351-b056-4f15-92a1-b76e93236ca1 Robert Eyler: Acing audits and dedicating life to mental health Fri, 23 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0000 stories@amazemedialabs.com (Robert Eyler, Eric Factor, Daniel Belfiore) https://more-to-my-story-a-baker-tilly-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/robert-eyler-acing-audits-and-dedicating-life-to-mental-health-4aVnZEm1 Robert Eyler: Acing audits and dedicating life to mental health Robert Eyler, Eric Factor, Daniel Belfiore 00:27:48 Robert Eyler joins Eric Factor and Daniel Belfiore to discuss the routines that help him maintain his mental health while working in the fast-paced audit and accounting industry. As a senior audit manager, Robert shares how he encourages himself and his team to take time to unplug and recharge. More to my Story highlights professionals at Baker Tilly and celebrates their unique passions and interests. Robert Eyler joins Eric Factor and Daniel Belfiore to discuss the routines that help him maintain his mental health while working in the fast-paced audit and accounting industry. As a senior audit manager, Robert shares how he encourages himself and his team to take time to unplug and recharge. More to my Story highlights professionals at Baker Tilly and celebrates their unique passions and interests. accounting, wellness, lifestyle, mental health, stress management, mindfulness, audit false full 6 5caa7488-b96d-4ef8-81dc-b9c42b6f73e2 Hannah Smith: CPA Exam superstar and leading her peers at Baker Tilly Assurance Associate Hannah Smith joins Eric Factor and Daniel Belfiore to discuss her career path and strategies for passing the CPA exam. Hannah also shares how she founded a network to support team members studying for the exam and how growing up in a Jewish and Catholic household led her to greater appreciation for all cultures.

More to My Story is a podcast focused on connecting with professionals at Baker Tilly on their passions and interests and celebrating what makes them unique.

]]> Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:55:18 +0000 stories@amazemedialabs.com (Baker Tilly) https://more-to-my-story-a-baker-tilly-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/hannah-smith-cpa-exam-superstar-and-leading-her-peers-at-baker-tilly-3YVQdlI4 Assurance Associate Hannah Smith joins Eric Factor and Daniel Belfiore to discuss her career path and strategies for passing the CPA exam. Hannah also shares how she founded a network to support team members studying for the exam and how growing up in a Jewish and Catholic household led her to greater appreciation for all cultures.

More to My Story is a podcast focused on connecting with professionals at Baker Tilly on their passions and interests and celebrating what makes them unique.

]]> Hannah Smith: CPA Exam superstar and leading her peers at Baker Tilly Baker Tilly 00:27:10 Assurance Associate Hannah Smith joins Eric Factor and Daniel Belfiore to discuss her career path and strategies for passing the CPA exam. Hannah also shares how she founded a network to support team members studying for the exam and how growing up in a Jewish and Catholic household led her to greater appreciation for all cultures. More to My Story is a podcast focused on connecting with professionals at Baker Tilly on their passions and interests and celebrating what makes them unique. Assurance Associate Hannah Smith joins Eric Factor and Daniel Belfiore to discuss her career path and strategies for passing the CPA exam. Hannah also shares how she founded a network to support team members studying for the exam and how growing up in a Jewish and Catholic household led her to greater appreciation for all cultures. More to My Story is a podcast focused on connecting with professionals at Baker Tilly on their passions and interests and celebrating what makes them unique. false full 5 b4eb7bdb-3801-42ba-973a-77e7a4210582 CEO Alan Whitman: building a global accounting firm and learning to lead Baker Tilly CEO Alan Whitman joins Eric Factor and Daniel Belfiore to discuss his interests and career path to CEO. Alan shares how he balances his leadership responsibilities while maintaining relationships outside of the office, which starts with his commitment to fitness and family time. 

More to My Story is a podcast focused on connecting with professionals at Baker Tilly on their passions and interests and celebrating what makes them unique.

]]> Tue, 2 Aug 2022 19:22:46 +0000 stories@amazemedialabs.com (Baker Tilly) https://more-to-my-story-a-baker-tilly-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/ceo-alan-whitman-building-a-global-accounting-firm-and-learning-to-lead-_UMQqcM0 Baker Tilly CEO Alan Whitman joins Eric Factor and Daniel Belfiore to discuss his interests and career path to CEO. Alan shares how he balances his leadership responsibilities while maintaining relationships outside of the office, which starts with his commitment to fitness and family time. 

More to My Story is a podcast focused on connecting with professionals at Baker Tilly on their passions and interests and celebrating what makes them unique.

]]> CEO Alan Whitman: building a global accounting firm and learning to lead Baker Tilly 00:25:44 Baker Tilly CEO Alan Whitman joins Eric Factor and Daniel Belfiore to discuss his interests and career path to CEO. Alan shares how he balances his leadership responsibilities while maintaining relationships outside of the office, which starts with his commitment to fitness and family time. More to My Story is a podcast focused on connecting with professionals at Baker Tilly on their passions and interests and celebrating what makes them unique. Baker Tilly CEO Alan Whitman joins Eric Factor and Daniel Belfiore to discuss his interests and career path to CEO. Alan shares how he balances his leadership responsibilities while maintaining relationships outside of the office, which starts with his commitment to fitness and family time. More to My Story is a podcast focused on connecting with professionals at Baker Tilly on their passions and interests and celebrating what makes them unique. false full 4 8eee666b-ef87-4af2-af0e-9c73efc88504 Monique Caston: a passion for affordable housing and empowering Black team members Baker Tilly Consulting Manager Monique Caston joins Eric Factor and Dan Belfiore to discuss her passion for making a difference through affordable housing and how she came to be a leader of the Baker Tilly Black Community – an internal group dedicated to empowering Black team members by creating a space for authenticity, friendship, and professional growth.  

More to My Story is a podcast focused on connecting with professionals at Baker Tilly on their passions and interests and celebrating what makes them unique.

]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2022 19:12:09 +0000 stories@amazemedialabs.com (Baker Tilly) https://more-to-my-story-a-baker-tilly-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/monique-caston-a-passion-for-affordable-housing-and-empowering-black-team-members-2Zb5uqDh Baker Tilly Consulting Manager Monique Caston joins Eric Factor and Dan Belfiore to discuss her passion for making a difference through affordable housing and how she came to be a leader of the Baker Tilly Black Community – an internal group dedicated to empowering Black team members by creating a space for authenticity, friendship, and professional growth.  

More to My Story is a podcast focused on connecting with professionals at Baker Tilly on their passions and interests and celebrating what makes them unique.

]]> Monique Caston: a passion for affordable housing and empowering Black team members Baker Tilly 00:24:16 Baker Tilly Consulting Manager Monique Caston joins Eric Factor and Dan Belfiore to discuss her passion for making a difference through affordable housing and how she came to be a leader of the Baker Tilly Black Community – an internal group dedicated to empowering Black team members by creating a space for authenticity, friendship, and professional growth. More to My Story is a podcast focused on connecting with professionals at Baker Tilly on their passions and interests and celebrating what makes them unique. Baker Tilly Consulting Manager Monique Caston joins Eric Factor and Dan Belfiore to discuss her passion for making a difference through affordable housing and how she came to be a leader of the Baker Tilly Black Community – an internal group dedicated to empowering Black team members by creating a space for authenticity, friendship, and professional growth. More to My Story is a podcast focused on connecting with professionals at Baker Tilly on their passions and interests and celebrating what makes them unique. false full 3 9ccc88c8-edfd-4b65-8568-e2925fa6a394 Erika Gajardo: Musician, songwriter and advocate Baker Tilly Enterprise Technology Support Technician Erika Gajardo joins Eric Factor and Daniel Belfiore to discuss her experience as a musician and shares how other artists have influenced her songwriting. Erika also details her efforts to raise awareness of neurodiversity with the support of the BTNovus community, a group at Baker Tilly where young professionals connect around shared values and experiences.

More to My Story is a podcast focused on connecting with professionals at Baker Tilly on their passions and interests and celebrating what makes them unique. 

]]> Tue, 3 May 2022 18:56:00 +0000 stories@amazemedialabs.com (Baker Tilly) https://more-to-my-story-a-baker-tilly-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/erika-gajardo-musician-songwriter-and-advocate-0UnDYhTc Baker Tilly Enterprise Technology Support Technician Erika Gajardo joins Eric Factor and Daniel Belfiore to discuss her experience as a musician and shares how other artists have influenced her songwriting. Erika also details her efforts to raise awareness of neurodiversity with the support of the BTNovus community, a group at Baker Tilly where young professionals connect around shared values and experiences.

More to My Story is a podcast focused on connecting with professionals at Baker Tilly on their passions and interests and celebrating what makes them unique. 

]]> Erika Gajardo: Musician, songwriter and advocate Baker Tilly 00:21:53 Baker Tilly Enterprise Technology Support Technician Erika Gajardo joins Eric Factor and Daniel Belfiore to discuss her experience as a musician and shares how other artists have influenced her songwriting. Erika also details her efforts to raise awareness of neurodiversity with the support of the BTNovus community, a group at Baker Tilly where young professionals connect around shared values and experiences. More to My Story is a podcast focused on connecting with professionals at Baker Tilly on their passions and interests and celebrating what makes them unique. Baker Tilly Enterprise Technology Support Technician Erika Gajardo joins Eric Factor and Daniel Belfiore to discuss her experience as a musician and shares how other artists have influenced her songwriting. Erika also details her efforts to raise awareness of neurodiversity with the support of the BTNovus community, a group at Baker Tilly where young professionals connect around shared values and experiences. More to My Story is a podcast focused on connecting with professionals at Baker Tilly on their passions and interests and celebrating what makes them unique. false full 2 63f21eb9-d2b9-4e2a-b150-0958842f32e1 Dave Capitano: Bodybuilding, e-sports and confidence In the first episode of More to My Story, Baker Tilly team members Eric Factor and Daniel Belfiore, joined by Partner Dave Capitano, discuss Dave’s career journey with our firm and his bodybuilding practice outside of the office. Dave also shares insights as leader of our higher education advisory practice, explaining the potential of gaming and esports in college athletics departments. 

More to My Story is a podcast focused on connecting with professionals at Baker Tilly on their passions and interests and celebrating what makes them unique. 

]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:47:28 +0000 stories@amazemedialabs.com (Baker Tilly) https://more-to-my-story-a-baker-tilly-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/dave-capitano-bodybuilding-e-sports-and-confidence-peKC0wMg In the first episode of More to My Story, Baker Tilly team members Eric Factor and Daniel Belfiore, joined by Partner Dave Capitano, discuss Dave’s career journey with our firm and his bodybuilding practice outside of the office. Dave also shares insights as leader of our higher education advisory practice, explaining the potential of gaming and esports in college athletics departments. 

More to My Story is a podcast focused on connecting with professionals at Baker Tilly on their passions and interests and celebrating what makes them unique. 

]]> Dave Capitano: Bodybuilding, e-sports and confidence Baker Tilly 00:20:32 In the first episode of More to My Story, Baker Tilly team members Eric Factor and Daniel Belfiore, joined by Partner Dave Capitano, discuss Dave’s career journey with our firm and his bodybuilding practice outside of the office. Dave also shares insights as leader of our higher education advisory practice, explaining the potential of gaming and esports in college athletics departments. More to My Story is a podcast focused on connecting with professionals at Baker Tilly on their passions and interests and celebrating what makes them unique. In the first episode of More to My Story, Baker Tilly team members Eric Factor and Daniel Belfiore, joined by Partner Dave Capitano, discuss Dave’s career journey with our firm and his bodybuilding practice outside of the office. Dave also shares insights as leader of our higher education advisory practice, explaining the potential of gaming and esports in college athletics departments. More to My Story is a podcast focused on connecting with professionals at Baker Tilly on their passions and interests and celebrating what makes them unique. false full 1