Everyone Can Be Replaced but Not Your Health

In this grounding and thought-provoking episode of the Ledgerndary podcast, host BK sits down with CPA-turned-coach Laura Tshilumba. In this conversation, Laura shares what it truly means to thrive not just survive in a profession that often glorifies burnout and equates exhaustion with excellence.

With over 20 years in public accounting, Laura was climbing the ladder and checking every box of conventional success. But beneath the surface, she felt tired, overwhelmed, and disconnected. Like many professionals, she had been following a version of success that prioritized output over well-being.

In this honest and personal conversation, Laura opens up about the early signs of burnout she ignored, the breaking point that changed everything, and how she gradually began to prioritize her health and happiness. She also unpacks the pressure many women face to lead, parent, and perform perfectly all while pretending to have it together.

You’ll hear how she shifted her mindset, stepped away from traditional accounting, and built a new path where self-care and career growth go hand in hand. Today, she coaches women to make small but powerful changes like setting boundaries, creating recovery space, and saying no without guilt.

This episode also zooms out to look at the bigger picture: how organizations can move beyond surface-level wellness perks and instead build cultures where well-being is modeled, protected, and valued.

And in a fun, quickfire segment, Laura answers candid questions about her self-care rituals, and favorite power song. 

Whether you're a CPA, a woman navigating the tightrope of success, or simply someone looking for permission to pause this episode meets you where you are and gently guides you toward where you need to be.

Listen now to discover the untold story of Laura Tshilumba the CPA, the coach, the wellness warrior, and the quiet force redefining success.