All Things Financial Management

The Society of Defense Financial Management (SDFM) and Guidehouse present “All Things Financial Management,” a podcast series surrounding relevant topics in defense and national security. Guidehouse Partner and host, Ruba Elbasha, sits down with guests to discuss all things under the auspices of the Comptrollers’ Office and address pressing issues in the financial management community. Disclaimer: This podcast and related materials do not constitute an endorsement of Guidehouse Inc. or any other non-federal entity. The opinions, anecdotes, and any other comments made by the presenter or interviewee do not represent any position of the United States Government, the Department of Defense, other components of the United States Government whether official or unofficial. Any opinions, anecdotes, and any other comments made by the presenter or interviewee are their own and are made in their personal capacity alone.

All Things Financial Management is a business podcast hosted by Guidehouse, with 41 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Guidehouse hosts All Things Financial Management, a business show with 41 episodes published.

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  Episode #45

  Modernizing Air Force financial management with Lara Sayer

  Sep 29, 202612 min

  What does it take to lead through change? For Lara Sayer, it starts with staying open to unfamiliar opportunities, trusting the people around you, and continuing to learn. In this episode of the All Things Financial Management podcast, presented by the Society of Defense Financial Management (SDFM) and Guidehouse, Ms. Sayer joins host Ruba Elbasha to trace her path from music to Air Force financial management and discuss PPBE reform, audit, workforce development, and the growing role of AI.

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  Episode #44

  Advancing financial management through AI and automation with Danny Bethke

  Aug 11, 202615 min

  In this episode of the “All Things Financial Management” podcast, presented by SDFM and Guidehouse, Danny Bethke joins host Angel Wang to share his nontraditional career journey and passion for helping others work smarter through technology. They explore how AI, automation, and hands-on training are helping the Department of the Navy reduce repetitive work, support auditability, and give financial managers more time to focus on analysis, strategy, and mission priorities. Danny also discusses how citizen developer programs are helping translate these tools into meaningful impact.

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  Episode #43

  Shaping the future of defense financial management with Tom Constable

  Jul 15, 202618 min

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  Episode #40

  A career perspective in a changing FM landscape with Melissa Blakesly

  Apr 29, 202632 min

  In this episode of the "All Things Financial Management" podcast, presented by the Society of Defense Financial Management and Guidehouse, Melissa Blakesly, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congressional Budget and Appropriations Liaison, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller (SAF/FML), sits down with host Tom Rhoads to reflect on a career shaped by mobility, mentorship, and a willingness to take on new challenges. Tune in for a wide-ranging conversation about navigating a nonlinear career in public service, the important of developing and supporting the FM workforce, and how practical applications of AI may help FM professionals turn data into actionable insight.

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  Episode #38

  Reimagining audit at OUSW(C) with Shawn Lennon

  Jan 30, 202623 min

  In this episode of the "All Things Financial Management" podcast, presented by the Society of Defense Financial Management and Guidehouse, Shawn Lennon, Assistant Deputy Chief Financial Officer, OUSW(C), sat down with host Tom Rhoads to discuss the latest ongoings in the financial management space. Tune in for conversations about strategy to achieve a clean audit opinion, a groundbreaking financial statement, career advice and more.

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