<p><b>Episode Summary:</b><br />In this episode of <i>Soulful CXO</i>, Dr. Rebecca Wynn speaks with Avani Desai, CEO and President of Schellman &amp; Company, a leading CPA firm specializing in technology and security assessments. They discuss:</p><ul><li>Avani’s journey from growing up as the daughter of Indian immigrants to leading a top 100 accounting firm</li><li>Building a successful career without compromising identity, values, or personal life</li><li>The importance of mentorship, prioritization, and staying aligned with purpose</li><li>Leading in male-dominated industries while remaining authentic and creating space for others</li></ul><p>This episode is a powerful reminder that leadership begins with self-awareness and a clear sense of what truly matters.</p><hr /><p><b>Sponsor</b></p><p><b>Produced in partnership with Click Solutions Group</b> — providing cybersecurity leadership, strategy, and technology solutions for modern enterprises.<br />Learn more: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://ClickSolutionsGroup.com" target="_blank"><b>ClickSolutionsGroup.com</b></a></p><hr /><p><b>🎧 Listen Now</b></p><p><b>Apple Podcasts:</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://apple.co/49vptby" target="_blank">https://apple.co/49vptby</a><br /><b>Spotify:</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4DJ67GCpreXLgy2VSa5Ire" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4DJ67GCpreXLgy2VSa5Ire</a></p><hr /><p><b>✉️ Subscribe to the Soulful CXO Insights Newsletter</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://lnkd.in/gY76RASc" target="_blank">https://lnkd.in/gY76RASc</a></p><hr /><p><b>📺 Follow the Soulful CXO YouTube Channel</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@soulfulcxo" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@soulfulcxo</a></p><hr /><p><b>🔗 Connect on LinkedIn / Social</b></p><p><b>Dr. Rebecca Wynn:</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/RebeccaWynnCISSP" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/RebeccaWynnCISSP</a><br /><b>Soulful CXO:</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/soulfulcxo" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/soulfulcxo</a><br /><b>Avani Desai:</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/avanidesai/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/avanidesai/</a><br /><b>Avani on Twitter:</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/avanidesai" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/avanidesai</a></p><hr /><p><b>Resources / References</b></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/roadmap-assessing-selecting-generative-ai-vendors-dr-rebecca-smc1c">Roadmap for Assessing and Selecting Generative AI</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.schellman.com/blog/author/avani-desai">Schellman Blog</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mycryptoalert.com">MyCryptoAlert App</a></li></ul><hr /><p><b>Support</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soulfulcxo">Buy Me a Coffee</a></p><hr /><p><b>Hashtags</b></p><p>#SoulfulCXO #Leadership #ExecutiveLeadership #Cybersecurity #CISO #Technology #Business #CareerGrowth #SecurityStrategy #Resiliency</p>