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The Diary of a CFO

Wassia Kamon, CPA, CMA, MBA
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Whether you’re a current CFO, on the path to the role, or part of a finance team, this podcast is for you.

The Diary of a CFO podcast takes you behind the scenes of modern finance leadership through honest conversations about how real finance leaders build their careers, make tough decisions, and navigate the weight of the CFO role.

Hosted by award‑winning CFO Wassia Kamon, each episode gives you ... more

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Most founders make the same fundraising mistakes and do not realize it until the cash is gone.

In this episode, I sit down with Julianne Averill, a healthcare AI CFO, board director, and fractional CFO with over 20 years of experience helping life s... more

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In this episode of The Diary of a CFO Podcast, host Wassia Kamon sits down with Jennifer Warawa, President of insightsoftware and a seven-time honoree as one of the top 25 most powerful women in accounting, to explore what CFOs must fix before implem... more

In this episode of The Diary of a CFO Podcast, host Wassia Kamon sits down with Dave DeFreitas, retired group CFO of Caterpillar Inc., to explore the unconventional career path that took him from staff accountant to the C-suite.

Drawing on over 30 y... more

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In this episode of The Diary of a CFO Podcast, host Wassia Kamon sits down with Tariq Munir, digital transformation advisor and author of Reimagine Finance, to explore what it actually takes to build an AI-ready finance team.

Tariq shares why the bi... more

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Julianne Averill
Healthcare AI CFO and board director
Episode: Mistakes founders make during fundraising (from a cfo who has done 50+ M&A and Exit deals)
Jennifer Warawa
President of Insight Software
Insight Software
Episode: insightsoftware President Jennifer Warawa on How AI is Changing the Office of the CFO
Dave DeFreitas
Retired group CFO of Caterpillar Inc. and chief revenue officer at Tata Cognitive Solutions.
Caterpillar, Inc.
Episode: Former Caterpillar Group CFO on The Leadership Skills Finance Professionals Must Master to Reach the Top
Tariq Munir
Keynote speaker and digital transformation advisor with over 20 years of experience guiding Fortune 500 leaders
Episode: Building an AI-Ready Finance Team Without Losing the Human Side, with Tariq Munir
Kevin Appleby
Transformation consultant with extensive experience helping CFOs modernize their finance teams
Episode: The First‑Time CFO Playbook: The First 90 Days, Imposter Syndrome and Leading the Business
Teri Kozub
A three-time CFO with 33 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, currently serving as CFO at Community Legal Services of Mid Florida.
Community Legal Services of Mid Florida
Episode: Beyond the Numbers: Leadership Lessons from Three-Time Nonprofit CFO, Teri Kozub
Jill Avey
Executive coach helping women leaders advance in their careers.
SisterSmart
Episode: Executive Presence Explained: Why Top Performers Still Get Overlooked, with Executive Coach, Jill Avey
Natalia Greene
Attorney turned risk management expert helping accounting and professional firms reduce exposure and build resilience
Lemmy
Episode: Real Fraud Stories and Legal Protection for Your Fractional CFO Firm with Attorney Natalia Greene
Mark Johnson
Founder of EGM Partners and a leading voice in recruitment and workforce strategy in Australia
EGM Partners
Episode: What CEOs Want from Today’s CFO, with Executive Recruiter, Mark Johnson

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Wassia Kamon
Host of The Diary of a CFO; experienced CFO with a focus on leadership, finance transformation, and mentorship.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • 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 journey, and I highly recommend both this podcast and following her on LinkedIn.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Love_Eb
    Canada5 months ago
  • Commuter 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 actually takes to lead from the C-suite.

    It’s not just about numbers—it’s about mindset, decision-making, and navigating the messy middle. This is a must-listen if you care about ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    summaryzn
    United States9 months ago
  • Engaging, 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 featured on the show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sunshinejz
    United Statesa year ago
  • Real + 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stephen Newland
    United Statesa year ago
  • 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 needs to hear, to share ideas and provide mentorship as well. Absolutely stellar and I would welcome the chance for additional conversations like these!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brenda Hodo-Iddris
    United Statesa year ago

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The show is commended for addressing real CFO challenges with thoughtful questions.
Listeners praise the host's clarity, practical insights, and the high quality of guests.
Episodes are described as human, insightful, and actionable for finance leaders.

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Mistakes founders make during fundraising (from a cfo who has done 50+ M&A and Exit deals)
Q: What should be included in a fundraising pitch to investors?
Include who the team is and why they're the right people, a clear plan for how funds will be used, and a balanced view that also explains why the investment may not be a fit, which helps set realistic expectations and builds credibility with investors.
Mistakes founders make during fundraising (from a cfo who has done 50+ M&A and Exit deals)
Q: What does the ideal finance structure look like at different growth stages of a biotech company?
Early on you may rely on lean accounting and a fractional or small finance team; as you scale you add internal controls, governance, and technology that enable faster, higher‑quality decision making, and by the time you approach an IPO you need a robust, externally facing financial infrastructure.
Mistakes founders make during fundraising (from a cfo who has done 50+ M&A and Exit deals)
Q: How do you help founders translate big visions into a financial plan that can actually support it?
We start by understanding the founder's end goal and work backwards to build long‑term models that connect development milestones with funding needs, ensuring the plan is realistic given the company's development stage and potential IPO or acquisition path.
Former Caterpillar Group CFO on The Leadership Skills Finance Professionals Must Master to Reach the Top
Q: How did you first learn about situational leadership?
Through training courses at Caterpillar focused on identifying social styles and transitioning from management to leadership.
Former Caterpillar Group CFO on The Leadership Skills Finance Professionals Must Master to Reach the Top
Q: What are some things that had to change maybe in your mindset or in your habits?
Cutting costs shifted to focusing on satisfying customers while leading operations.

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What is The Diary of a CFO about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on senior finance leadership, exploring how modern CFOs build high-performing finance and FP&A teams, partner with CEOs and boards, and navigate growth, regulation, and transformation. Episodes emphasize practical AI adoption, data integrity, leadership development, and the human side of finance — from change management to mentorship and work–life balance. Notable strengths include candid, experience-driven conversations with seasoned CFOs and finance leaders who share actionable strategies for becoming strategic partners to the business, while keeping humanity and curiosity at the core.

Expect discussions that blend technical finance topics with leadership, culture, and career progression. The format typically features s... more

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1. Julianne Averill
2. Jennifer Warawa
3. Dave DeFreitas
4. Tariq Munir
5. Kevin Appleby
6. Teri Kozub
7. Jill Avey
8. Natalia Greene

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