web01.fireside.fm Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:18:39 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) FEI Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Fei” https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/tags/fei Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0500 Financial Executives International presents the FEI Podcast: an audio digest focusing on the ideas and strategies in finance and accounting. en-us episodic Discussions and thought-provoking ideas from Financial Executives International Financial Executives International Financial Executives International presents the FEI Podcast: an audio digest focusing on the ideas and strategies in finance and accounting. no business, finance, accounting, strategey Financial Executives International info@financialexecutives.org From Center Stage to the Front Lines: CFO Leadership on a Life-Saving Mission https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/174 67777853-140f-40ac-b830-a0806002061c Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0500 Financial Executives International full Financial Executives International In this special edition of the FEI Podcast, host Heather Cole sits down with Amber Kinney, CFO of the American College of Emergency Physicians, to explore an unconventional career journey rooted in purpose, courage, and impact. From performing arts to nonprofit leadership, Amber shares how embracing risk, building strong networks, and silencing negative voices can shape a meaningful leadership path. This episode is part of FEI's special ICONS: Leaders in Finance series featuring past ICONS speakers in anticipation of the 2026 event, taking place on March 25, 2026 at the Ritz-Carlton in Laguna Niguel, CA and virtually on April 22, 2026. Learn more at www.financialexecutives.org/icons2026. 33:22 no Nobody becomes an icon by staying comfortable. In this special ICONS: Leaders in Finance edition of the FEI Podcast, Heather Cole – Executive Coach and Business Analytics Advisor at Lodestar Solutions – interviews Amber Kinney, Chief Financial Officer of the American College of Emergency Physicians. Amber’s career path is anything but traditional. From a background in the performing arts to executive leadership in nonprofit organizations with life-saving missions — including Mothers Against Drunk Driving — Amber shares how conscious career choices, grit, and faith shaped her leadership journey. In this conversation, Amber and Heather dive into: Taking bold career leaps even when you feel “in over your head” Reframing imposter syndrome as a growth signal The power of networking, mentoring, and asking for help Leading with purpose in nonprofit and healthcare organizations Silencing negative voices and protecting your confidence The importance of balance, self-care, and resilience in high-impact roles This episode kicks off a series spotlighting past speakers from Financial Executives International’s ICONS: Leaders in Finance event, designed to inspire finance leaders and build momentum toward ICONS 2026, taking place on March 25, 2026 at the Ritz-Carlton in Laguna Niguel, CA and virtually on April 22, 2026. Learn more at www.financialexecutives.org/icons2026. Special Guest: Amber Kinney. FEI Podcast, FEI ICONS, Leaders in Finance, CFO leadership, nonprofit finance, healthcare finance, women in finance, executive leadership, imposter syndrome, career transitions, mentoring, networking, purpose-driven leadership Nobody becomes an icon by staying comfortable.

In this special ICONS: Leaders in Finance edition of the FEI Podcast, Heather Cole – Executive Coach and Business Analytics Advisor at Lodestar Solutions – interviews Amber Kinney, Chief Financial Officer of the American College of Emergency Physicians.

Amber’s career path is anything but traditional. From a background in the performing arts to executive leadership in nonprofit organizations with life-saving missions — including Mothers Against Drunk Driving — Amber shares how conscious career choices, grit, and faith shaped her leadership journey.

In this conversation, Amber and Heather dive into:

  • Taking bold career leaps even when you feel “in over your head”
  • Reframing imposter syndrome as a growth signal
  • The power of networking, mentoring, and asking for help
  • Leading with purpose in nonprofit and healthcare organizations
  • Silencing negative voices and protecting your confidence
  • The importance of balance, self-care, and resilience in high-impact roles

This episode kicks off a series spotlighting past speakers from Financial Executives International’s ICONS: Leaders in Finance event, designed to inspire finance leaders and build momentum toward ICONS 2026, taking place on March 25, 2026 at the Ritz-Carlton in Laguna Niguel, CA and virtually on April 22, 2026.

Learn more at www.financialexecutives.org/icons2026.

Special Guest: Amber Kinney.

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In this special ICONS: Leaders in Finance edition of the FEI Podcast, Heather Cole – Executive Coach and Business Analytics Advisor at Lodestar Solutions – interviews Amber Kinney, Chief Financial Officer of the American College of Emergency Physicians.

Amber’s career path is anything but traditional. From a background in the performing arts to executive leadership in nonprofit organizations with life-saving missions — including Mothers Against Drunk Driving — Amber shares how conscious career choices, grit, and faith shaped her leadership journey.

In this conversation, Amber and Heather dive into:

  • Taking bold career leaps even when you feel “in over your head”
  • Reframing imposter syndrome as a growth signal
  • The power of networking, mentoring, and asking for help
  • Leading with purpose in nonprofit and healthcare organizations
  • Silencing negative voices and protecting your confidence
  • The importance of balance, self-care, and resilience in high-impact roles

This episode kicks off a series spotlighting past speakers from Financial Executives International’s ICONS: Leaders in Finance event, designed to inspire finance leaders and build momentum toward ICONS 2026, taking place on March 25, 2026 at the Ritz-Carlton in Laguna Niguel, CA and virtually on April 22, 2026.

Learn more at www.financialexecutives.org/icons2026.

Special Guest: Amber Kinney.

]]> The State of B2B Payments: How Finance Leaders Are Driving Digital Transformation https://feipodcast.fireside.fm/173 76bab243-9848-41ac-85b7-2c00aebc64a1 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0400 Financial Executives International full Financial Executives International Discover how finance leaders are transforming B2B payments in a digital-first economy. In this episode, Boost Payment Solutions and FEI unpack key findings from a recent industry survey and share actionable strategies to modernize AP workflows, reduce costs, and boost agility through automation and commercial card optimization. 53:06 no Nearly half of all companies say their B2B payment processes need major improvement. Over 70% still rely on manual AP workflows, and nearly 60% of suppliers cite high acceptance costs as a top concern. In this episode, based on a recent webinar hosted by Boost Payment Solutions and Financial Executives International (FEI), we explore the current state of B2B payments and the strategic shift toward automation and digitization. Hear directly from Boost executives as they share data-backed insights, lessons learned, and proven strategies to help finance leaders modernize their payment processes. Topics Covered: * Common inefficiencies in AP and AR workflows * Using automation to enhance operations and relationships * Leveraging commercial cards for strategic advantage * Advancing payment maturity in a digital-first economy Speakers * Seth Goodman, Chief Revenue Officer, Boost Payment Solutions * Zach Held, Chief Product Officer, Boost Payment Solutions Special Guests: Seth Goodman and Zach Held. B2B payments, AP automation, AR workflows, commercial cards, payment modernization, finance transformation, digital-first economy, supplier relationships, working capital optimization, Boost Payment Solutions, Financial Executives International, payment strategy, payment maturity, finance leadership Nearly half of all companies say their B2B payment processes need major improvement. Over 70% still rely on manual AP workflows, and nearly 60% of suppliers cite high acceptance costs as a top concern.

In this episode, based on a recent webinar hosted by Boost Payment Solutions and Financial Executives International (FEI), we explore the current state of B2B payments and the strategic shift toward automation and digitization. Hear directly from Boost executives as they share data-backed insights, lessons learned, and proven strategies to help finance leaders modernize their payment processes.

Topics Covered:

  • Common inefficiencies in AP and AR workflows
  • Using automation to enhance operations and relationships
  • Leveraging commercial cards for strategic advantage
  • Advancing payment maturity in a digital-first economy

Speakers

  • Seth Goodman, Chief Revenue Officer, Boost Payment Solutions
  • Zach Held, Chief Product Officer, Boost Payment Solutions

Special Guests: Seth Goodman and Zach Held.

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In this episode, based on a recent webinar hosted by Boost Payment Solutions and Financial Executives International (FEI), we explore the current state of B2B payments and the strategic shift toward automation and digitization. Hear directly from Boost executives as they share data-backed insights, lessons learned, and proven strategies to help finance leaders modernize their payment processes.

Topics Covered:

  • Common inefficiencies in AP and AR workflows
  • Using automation to enhance operations and relationships
  • Leveraging commercial cards for strategic advantage
  • Advancing payment maturity in a digital-first economy

Speakers

  • Seth Goodman, Chief Revenue Officer, Boost Payment Solutions
  • Zach Held, Chief Product Officer, Boost Payment Solutions

Special Guests: Seth Goodman and Zach Held.

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