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The Diary of a CFO Podcast
Whether you’re a current CFO, on the path to the role, or part of a finance team, this podcast is for you.
Hosted by award‑winning CFO Wassia Kamon, the show explores how real finance leaders build their careers, grow their teams, lead change, and carry the weight of the CFO role without burning out in the process.
Wassia Kamon’s 15-Year Journey from Staff Accountant to CFO
In this solo episode, Wassia Kamon shares how she went from staff accountant to CFO in 15 years, including the moments that didn’t look like progress at all.
Beyond the Numbers: Leadership Lessons from Three-Time Nonprofit CFO, Teri Kozub
In this episode of The Diary of a CFO Podcast, host Wassia Kamon sits down with Teri Kozub, a three-time CFO with more than 33 years of experience in nonprofit finance and current CFO at Community Legal Services of Mid Florida. Teri shares how her non-linear career shaped her leadership style, why ...
Executive Presence Explained: Why Top Performers Still Get Overlooked, with Executive Coach, Jill Avey
Executive presence is often cited as the reason leaders don’t get promoted, but rarely explained. In this episode of The Diary of a CFO, Wassia Kamon sits down with executive coach Jill Avey to unpack what executive presence actually means, why high performers get stuck at the Director or VP level,...
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Wassia Kamon’s 15-Year Journey from Staff Accountant to CFO
In this solo episode, Wassia Kamon shares how she went from staff accountant to CFO in 15 years, including the moments that didn’t look like progress at all.
Beyond the Numbers: Leadership Lessons from Three-Time Nonprofit CFO, Teri Kozub
In this episode of The Diary of a CFO Podcast, host Wassia Kamon sits down with Teri Kozub, a three-time CFO with more than 33 years of experience in nonprofit finance and current CFO at Community Legal Services of Mid Florida. Teri shares how her non-linear career shaped her leadership style, why ...
Executive Presence Explained: Why Top Performers Still Get Overlooked, with Executive Coach, Jill Avey
Executive presence is often cited as the reason leaders don’t get promoted, but rarely explained. In this episode of The Diary of a CFO, Wassia Kamon sits down with executive coach Jill Avey to unpack what executive presence actually means, why high performers get stuck at the Director or VP level,...
Real Fraud Stories and Legal Protection for Your Fractional CFO Firm with Attorney Natalia Greene
Attorney and risk-management expert Natalia Greene reveals the real stories behind major fraud cases, including those featured on American Greed that she personally worked on. She also shares exactly how accountants, fractional CFOs, and boutique finance firms accidentally expose themselves to laws...
What CEOs Want from Today’s CFO, with Executive Recruiter, Mark Johnson
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Getting the most out of your tech stack, with Anna Sagan
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What The Listeners Say
Director, Finance
As a finance leader committed to continuous growth, The Diary of a CFO has become one of my favourite podcasts. Wassia covers a broad range of finance and leadership topics that are relevant, actionable, and inspiring. The quality of guests she brings on is truly top-notch. Wassia has been a great mentor in my own jou...
Read MoreCommuter Friendly
Diary of a CFO is one of the few finance podcasts that feels both insightful and refreshingly human. Wassia Kamon brings the perfect balance of strategy, vulnerability, and sharp questioning to every episode. As a fellow finance leader, I appreciate the candor, the diverse perspectives, and the real-talk about what it ...
Read MoreSr. Business Operations Manager
Wassia's podcast feels like chatting with a friend who truly understands you. It's authentic, down-to-earth, and always leaves me feeling motivated. I appreciate how natural and unfiltered it is—no scripts or forced moments, just real stories and inspiration that resonate exactly when I need it most. If you're after so...
Read MoreEngaging, Insightful, Motivational
Wassia brings an incredible energy, making complex financial and leadership topics feel both real and relatable. Her ability to break things down with actionable advice, while keeping the conversation dynamic and engaging, makes you want to queue up the next episode immediately. It was an absolute pleasure being fe...
Read MoreReal + Practical Advice
Any aspiring or current CFO should add Diary of a CFO into their podcast rotation! Every episode offers real, practical advice from people in the trenches. Questions are really insightful because they come from someone who is in the CFO seat!
A Voice for the Highly Impactful but grossly underrepresented
This is truly a special and one-of-a-kind podcast. The idea to discuss the challenges that CFO’s face from all company types, and sizes is very futuristic, forward thinking and innovative. I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation with Wassia, and the questions were very thought-provoking and I think are what the audience...
Read MoreFounder & CEO
If you're a CFO or finance professional looking to stay ahead of the curve, this podcast is a must listen. Insightful interviews, real world strategies, and tips on navigating the financial industry whether you're an experienced leader, or just starting your career in finance. Each episode provides actionable advice th...
Read MoreVery insightful
A truly insightful and heartfelt conversation. She’s addressing one of the most overlooked and underrated gaps for aspiring and first-time CFOs.
Very Informative!!
Thank you so much for sharing! So informative and your delivery was beyond amazing.
Meet The Host
Wassia Kamon is a CFO and Speaker with over 15 years of experience, she has worked across the manufacturing, technology, pharmaceutical, and nonprofit sectors in various accounting and FP&A leadership roles. Recognized twice as a 40 Under 40 honoree by CPA Practice Advisor, she has been featured in major publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Accounting Today, and Strategic Finance Magazine.
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