In this episode of Restructured, Melissa Terito sits down with her LinkedIn friend, Jaime Thompson, an accountant, longtime business owner, and fellow boundary builder. What starts as a social media connection turns into a real talk on the “boundaries journey” so many professionals face, especially in client serving industries.

Jaime shares how public accounting trained her in chaos, why endless deadlines and glorified burnout should not be a badge of honor, and the wake up call that forced her to rethink everything. Together, she and Melissa unpack how to set boundaries without losing trust, how to train clients through clear expectations, and why structure is not a wall. It is freedom. From CRMs as a first line of defense to scheduling after hours emails for the next workday, Jaime offers practical ways to protect your time and elevate your service.

They also explore the deeper stuff: stepping away from your business to see how it runs without you, rebuilding identity when your worth has been tied to output, and embracing community over competition in a profession that is changing fast. Plus, Jaime drops a line you will want on a mug: “You can’t lead when you can’t breathe.”

If you have been feeling stretched thin, stuck in the grind, or unsure how to say “no” while staying professional, this one is for you.

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On today’s episode of ReStructured, Melissa Terito sits down with longtime friend and fellow TPA owner, Shannon Edwards of TriStar, to talk about what it really looks like to build a boundary-first business.

Shannon shares how she went from 300+ hours of overtime in a CPA firm and hauling bankers’ boxes on girls’ trips to closing her office at noon on Fridays, guarding her weekends, and actually unplugging on vacation (yes, with a real out-of-office that she honors).

They get into the mindset shift from “I have to be available24/7” to “my team and my network can handle this,” why hobbies like golf and pickleball are non-negotiable for high performers, and how leaders unintentionally hold their people back by doing everything themselves. If you’re a firm owner, partner, or ambitious professional who struggles to step away from your inbox, this conversation will give you permission and practical ideas to protect your time without sacrificing growth.

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What happens when setting a boundary means completely starting over?

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Restructured, I sit down with my friend and fellow boundary advocate Jennifer Wiczynski, an ERISA attorney who made a life-changing decision to rebuild her life from the ground up.

Content note: This episode includes discussion of an unsafe relationship and may be difficult for some listeners. Please take care while listening and skip ahead a few minutes if needed.

We talk about the moments that push us to draw the line, the difference between setting rules and setting real boundaries, and how both of us have learned to protect our peace while running businesses in a demanding industry.

It’s a conversation about courage, change, and choosing yourself — even when it’s hard.
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