Mastering the Balance: Strategy, Scaling, and Women in Leadership

Celebrate Women’s History Month with Kristen Lord as she reveals why financial literacy is the ultimate tool for empowerment in leadership. We discuss the tactical "green lights" for business expansion and how to survive the operational shifts that come with rapid growth. Stay tuned for an honest look at the essential advice Kristen would give her younger self to navigate the intersection of finance, growth, and leadership.About our guestKristen Lord, CPA, is the Chief Operating Officer of Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC. Kristen joined Mauldin & Jenkins in 2006, and focused her career on audits of financial institutions before transitioning to the COO role. Kristen was a 2017 Cobb Young Professionals Next Generation Award nominee and a 2016 Georgia Southern University Alumni 40 Under 40 award recipient. Kristen is a member of Cobb Executive Women and the CPA Firm Management Association. Learn more about Kristen and her expertise here.About our hostBrandon Smith, CPA, is a Partner based in the Atlanta office and the Advisory Practice Leader. Learn more about Brandon and his expertise here.Learn more about our firm here.