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The Blue Room
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From Bankruptcy Court to Tax Law: Lakia’ McCline’s Amazing Journey at alliant
Meet Lakia' McCline, Senior QC Attorney at alliant! In this episode of The Blue Room Podcast, host Lorraine Ladd sits down with Lakia' to explore her incredible transition from practicing bankruptcy law to leading a team at alliant.
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Ladd
Lakia'
McCline
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From Engineer to R&D Leader: Grant McNeill on Grit and Growth at alliant
In this episode of The Blue Room, host Lorraine Ladd sits down with Grant McNeill, Associate Director in alliant’s Research & Development practice. With over nine years at alliant, Grant shares how he transitioned from engineering to consulting, what makes R&D work so dynamic, and how his team leverages AI to boost quality and efficiency.
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Ladd
Grant
McNeill
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First Job to Associate Director: McKenzie Findley on “Running Into the Fire”
Host Lorraine Ladd sits down with Associate Director McKenzie Findley to unpack what “Education & Awareness” really means at alliant—and how her team drives business strategy to empower sales, elevate acquisitions, and fuel rapid growth.
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Ladd
McKenzie
Findley
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From Associate to Chief of Staff: Ernesto Zermeno’s alliant Story
Join Lorraine Ladd, alliant Director of Talent Acquisition, as she chats with Ernesto Zermeno, Chief of Staff for our Business Development team, on the latest episode of The Blue Room Podcast!
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Ladd
Ernesto
Zermeno
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From Fear to Fire: Sara Khalifa’s 5-Year Rise at alliant
In this Blue Room episode, host Lorraine Ladd sits down with Sara Khalifa, Director at alliant, to unpack her 5-year journey from hesitation to high performance. Sara shares how saying “yes” changed her career, the power of investing in people, leading with authenticity, and building high-performing teams.
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Ladd
Sara
Khalifa
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Inside alliant’s QC Team with Stephen: Tax Law, Trivia & Building Trust
Join host Lorraine Ladd in conversation with Stephen Shropshire, Quality Control Attorney at alliant, as he shares insights into ensuring tax credit compliance, building client trust through transparency, and fostering team culture through competitive trivia nights.
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Ladd
Stephen
Shropshire
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From Engineer to Director: Lauren Morris Rihani’s 8-Year Journey at alliant
Ever wondered what it takes to climb from an engineering role to a leadership position? In this episode of The Blue Room Podcast, Lauren shares her incredible story of four promotions, navigating maternity leave, and embracing discomfort to grow.
Lorraine
Ladd
Lauren
Morris
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Enterprise Director Bradley Trangsrud on Building New Practices, Big Wins, and Entrepreneurial Drive
Host Lorraine Ladd sits down with alliant Enterprise Director Bradley Trangsrud to unpack his rapid growth at alliant—five promotions in six years—and how he helped build major practices from the ground up, including ERC and Finance & Accounting Managed Services. Brad shares what the recent promotion felt like, why recognition moments matter, how cross-functional teams win together, and the one non-negotiable trait he hires for: entrepreneurial drive. Plus: the story of his legendary custom suit and his middle-school birdhouse “startup.”
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Ladd
Bradley
Trangsrud
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Associate Director Maulik Shah on R&D Consulting, Culture, and his 5 Promotions
In this episode of The Blue Room, alliant Director of Talent Acquisition Lorraine Ladd chats with Maulik Shah, Associate Director in our R&D Practice, about his 8+ year journey at alliant and how he’s earned five promotions along the way. Maulik explains what an R&D consultant does, how our team helps American businesses innovate and grow, and why the people are his favorite part of the job. He also dives into alliant’s culture—especially the “you control your own destiny” mindset—and how it’s shaped his success.
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Ladd
Maulik
Shah
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alliant Attorney Tyler Basham on Mentorship, Growth, and Being a New Dad
Join host Lorraine Ladd, alliant’s Director of Talent Acquisition, in The Blue Room as she sits down with Tyler Basham—QC Attorney and Team Lead at alliant. Tyler shares his journey from aspiring litigator to finding his groove in corporate tax, the power of mentorship, and why being open to unexpected opportunities can transform your career. He also talks about life as a new dad, team culture, and what he looks for when hiring for his high-performing group.
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Ladd