Insight in Indian Country - REDW Advisors & CPAs

08/21/2026

08/14/2026

Earlier this year, Soaring Bird Solutions joined REDW — and on this episode, founder Karla Bylund sits down with host Wes Benally to tell that story firsthand.

They talk about the meaning behind Karla's Potawatomi name, Pneshi Bmashi ("Bird Who Soars"), the gap in HR support across Indian Country that led her to build Soaring Bird Solutions in 2015, and why she chose REDW for the next chapter. The conversation also looks ahead to the Tribal Leadership & Management (TL&M) Conference this October in Las Vegas, an event Karla helped build from the ground up.

Insight in Indian Country subscribers get an extended Early Bird discount on TL&M registration — watch or listen to learn more: https://www.redw.com/soaring-bird-solutions-tribal-hr-consulting-tlm-conference-karla-bylund/

Or search "Insight in Indian Country" wherever you listen.

08/07/2026

In this special episode of Insight in Indian Country, REDW HR Consulting Business Partner Jessica Goodfox sits down with Senior HR Consultant Taryn Reynolds to bring their sold-out session from the WEWIN National Conference straight to the podcast: Breaking the Need to Explain Yourself.

So many of us — especially Indigenous women in leadership — carry the pressure to over-explain, over-apologize, or soften a boundary just to be understood. Jessica and Taryn unpack why that happens, share the "Rewrite the Script" exercise they used to help a packed room turn over-explained responses into clear, respectful ones, and talk about how honoring cultural values like humility and respect can go hand in hand with speaking up for yourself.

Clear is kind. Give it a listen.

🎧 Watch now or pick your platform here: https://pod.link/1570303767
💻 Download the Rewrite the Script worksheet and permission slips, here: https://www.redw.com/breaking-the-need-to-explain-yourself-indigenous-women-boundaries/

08/07/2026

💰 A strong understanding of finances is essential for effective leadership.

Tribal leaders, join REDW Client Advisory & Accounting Services Senior Manager, Marcus Benally, at the 2026 Tribal Leadership & Management Conference for "Financial Literacy for Tribal Councils." Gain the essential knowledge needed to effectively oversee Tribal finances, make informed decisions, and uphold fiduciary responsibilities.

Whether you're a seasoned council member or stepping into leadership for the first time, this session delivers practical, actionable insights you can apply immediately.

📅 Thursday, October 15 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM
🔗 Register now: https://na2.hubs.ly/H073QrR0

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08/05/2026

📱 TL&M Conference 2026 is just around the corner!

The TL&M event app is officially LIVE on Whova. Download it to get everything you need right at your fingertips:

✓ Personalized agenda builder
✓ Browse sessions & session details
✓ Speaker & attendee profiles
✓ Event announcements & notifications
✓ Plus more!

Whether you're planning your sessions in advance or connecting with other Tribal leaders before the event, the app makes it easy to get the most out of your TL&M experience.

🔗 Learn more about the conference: https://na2.hubs.ly/H071NV_0

📲 Download the app and start exploring: https://na2.hubs.ly/H071N7T0

See you in Las Vegas! 🎉

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07/31/2026

⏰ Today is the last day to register at the early bird rate for the 4th Annual Tribal Leadership & Management Conference!

If strengthening your Tribal organization's leadership, governance, and operations is on your agenda this year, this is your sign to secure your spot before midnight tonight.

This October in Las Vegas, you'll hear from expert speakers covering the topics that matter most to Tribal leaders. Get ready for two full days of sessions, networking, and leadership development!

🔗 Register now: https://na2.hubs.ly/H06-6MS0

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07/29/2026

07/28/2026

⏰ Early Bird Registration for the 2026 Tribal Leadership and Management Conference closes July 31st and there's still time to save!

Two full days of expert-led sessions covering AI, cybersecurity, tribal sovereignty, governance, HR, finance, and more, all designed specifically for Tribal leaders and organizations.

Don't miss your chance to lock in savings!
📅 October 14-15, 2026 · South Point Hotel Casino & Spa, Las Vegas
🔗 Register before July 31st for the early bird rate: https://na2.hubs.ly/H06X3_t0

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07/23/2026

Some things you just can’t plan. 🤷‍♀️😄 REDW team members from across our five-state footprint are gathering in Albuquerque and Phoenix this week for our annual Team Forum — and by pure coincidence, in Phoenix, our Marketing & Sales, Audit, Wealth Management, and Tax teams all booked dinner at Culinary Dropout in Tempe… at the exact same time.

We may not have intended to be unified to this degree, but it appears great minds (and great teams) really do think alike!

📸Pictured, leaders from our different team and offices: Tamara Beall, CPA (Tax, New Mexico), James Montoya (Audit, Albuquerque), Heather Stratz (Marketing, Phoenix), David Coates, CPA, PFS (Tax, Pacific Notthwest), James Karberg, CFP® (Wealth, Phoenix), Byron Wheeler (Sales, Phoenix), Kimberly Mathews EA, LTC (Tax, Salem).