What's Your "And"?
629 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsJohn Garrett’s research involves talking with professionals who realize that who you are is so much more than what you do. Accountants, consultants, lawyers, engineers, and other professionals everywhere are doing hobbies and passions after they leave the office. We discuss why these outside-of-work interests matter and how they've impacted their career.
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517: Carolyn Ellis is an Organizational Consultant & Musical Theatre Performer [podcast]
August 24, 2022 09:30 - 28 minutes - 64.5 MBCarolyn Ellis, Founder of Brilliance Mastery, talks about how she discovered her passion for musical theatre, how it has taught her to stay out of her own way, the skills that she can apply to her career, and much more!
515: Chase Birky is a CPA & College Football Enthusiast [podcast]
August 17, 2022 09:30 - 36 minutes - 83.8 MBChase Birky, CEO & Co-Founder of Dark Horse CPAs, talks about his passion for college football, talking about it at work, why it is important for employees within a company to have an aligned purpose, and much more!
513: Lynne Titley is an Accountant & Musician & Singer [podcast]
August 10, 2022 09:30 - 27 minutes - 62.4 MBLynne Titley, Associate Director of Finance at Space & Time Media, talks about her passion for playing music, specifically jamming. She shares why she prefers jamming to traditional performing, how it applies to her career, and much more!
511: Josh Standley is an Accountant & 3D Printer [podcast]
August 03, 2022 09:30 - 23 minutes - 54.1 MBJosh Standley, CEO of DKK Accounting, Inc., talks about how he discovered his passion for 3D Printing, why he finds it to be a relaxing hobby, how it helps him establish connections in the office, and much more!
509: Tonya Moffitt is a CPA & All-Terrain Vehicle Rider [podcast]
July 27, 2022 09:30 - 30 minutes - 70.8 MBTonya Moffitt, Managing Partner of Merina+Co, talks about discovering her passion for riding ATVs and UTVs, breaking the negative stigma of taking vacations, why it’s so important to have something that takes you away from work, and much more!
507: Andrew Lassise is an IT Professional & Sober Golfer [podcast]
July 20, 2022 09:30 - 26 minutes - 60.5 MBAndrew Lassise, founder of TECH 4 Accountants, talks about his journey to sobriety, developing business relationships on the golf course, how his sobriety affected his business relationships, and much more!
505: Maggie Johndrow is a Wealth Manager & Tennis Player [podcast]
July 13, 2022 09:30 - 30 minutes - 70.9 MBMaggie Johndrow, managing partner of Johndrow Wealth Management, talks bout how she got into tennis at an early age, coming back to it after 15 years, how her skills in tennis translate into her career, and much more!
505: Maggie Johndrow is an Accountant & Tennis Player [podcast]
July 13, 2022 09:30 - 30 minutes - 70.9 MBMaggie Johndrow, managing partner of Johndrow Wealth Management, talks bout how she got into tennis at an early age, coming back to it after 15 years, how her skills in tennis translate into her career, and much more!
503: Sam Staley is an Economist & Alpine Skiier [podcast]
July 06, 2022 09:30 - 36 minutes - 83.7 MBSam Staley talks about getting into his passion for alpine skiing, shifting over to teaching, and how his skills in skiing apply to his career!
501: Omolara McCloud is an Accountant & Multilinguist [podcast]
June 29, 2022 09:30 - 26 minutes - 60.3 MBOmolara McCloud, “The S/uperhero Accountant”, talks about her passion for travelling abroad, learning different languages, embracing her authentic self, early in her career, and much more!
499: Justin Miller is an Attorney & Music Lover & Author [podcast]
June 22, 2022 09:30 - 39 minutes - 90.2 MBJustin Miller, a Partner & National Director of Wealth Planning for Evercore Wealth Management, talks about his passion for writing children’s novels, how he realized that there needs to be more in your life than work, his work/life balance, and much more!
497: Anna is a CFP & Kickboxer [podcast]
June 15, 2022 09:30 - 32 minutes - 75.4 MBAnna N'Jie-Konte, Founder of Dare to Dream Financial Planning LLC, talks about discovering her passion for kickboxing, how it translates to her career, breaking through with sharing her passion in the office, how founders can play a huge role in the foundation of a company’s work culture, and so much more!
495: Aaron Berson is a CEO & DIY Youtube Diploma Earner [podcast]
June 08, 2022 09:30 - 37 minutes - 84.9 MBAaron Berson talks about how his general curiosity led him towards his passion for taking on DIY projects and earning YouTube diplomas! He also talks about how this passion has benefitted his career! And why it is important to embrace an employee’s skill outside of the office!
493: Jaclyn Badeau is a Consultant & Sports Fan [podcast]
June 01, 2022 09:30 - 31 minutes - 71.9 MBJaclyn Badeau, President of Badeau Consulting, LLC., talks about her passion for sports, establishing connections in the office through sports, and when she realized how important it was to create personal relationships in her business!
491: Beau Osland is a Software Integration Engineer & Musician [podcast]
May 25, 2022 09:30 - 21 minutes - 48.8 MBBeau Osland talks about his passion for playing music, how it affects his relationships to clients and co-workers in the office, and much more!
489: Nikki Winston is an Accountant & House Cleaner [podcast]
May 18, 2022 09:30 - 28 minutes - 64.5 MBNikki Winston, founder of the Winston CPA Group, talks about her passion for cleaning, how it applies to her organizational skills at work, providing a space for individuals to be themselves at work, and much more!
487: David Almonte is a CPA & Non-Profit Founder [podcast]
May 11, 2022 09:30 - 31 minutes - 73 MBDavid Almonte talks about his non-profit, FountainHead RI, its purpose, and how it helped him improve his skills as a CPA! He also talks about how his office promotes a healthier work culture and why that is so important for productivity!
485: Fara Rosenweig is a Marketer & Runner [podcast]
May 04, 2022 09:30 - 27 minutes - 62.6 MBFara Rosenweig talks about how she discovered her passion for running, developing relationships in the office through running, barriers to overcome when sharing hobbies, and much more!
483: Rick Maurer is a Consultant & Jazz Trombonist [podcast]
April 27, 2022 09:30 - 29 minutes - 68.6 MBRick Maurer, of Maurer & Associates, talks about his passion for playing jazz music, how it ties into his career, why it is has been important to keep it in his life, and much more!
481: Ashley Dodge is a Strategist & Dog Handler [podcast]
April 20, 2022 09:30 - 28 minutes - 66.4 MBAshley Dodge, a Director at Bigwedesky, talks about her passion for being a dog owner and managing the Instagram page for her dog, Hans Gruber! She also shares how owning a dog has changed her perspective in clear communication in the office and how it has helped her live her best life outside of the office!
479: Mike Maksymiw is an Accountant & Baseball Player [podcast]
April 13, 2022 09:30 - 31 minutes - 72.6 MBMike Maksymiw, an executive director at Aprio, talks about his passion for baseball, developing deeper relationships through baseball, why it is important to engage and be authentic in the workplace, and much more!
477: Ale Spray is an Engineer & Cyclist [podcast]
April 06, 2022 09:30 - 27 minutes - 63.5 MBAle Spray, Community Engagement Manager for Mortenson, talks about her passion for cycling, her bike Catalina, getting through the pandemic, how cycling has helped develop relationships in the office, and much more!
475: Mike Kowis is an Attorney & Off-Road Racer [podcast]
March 30, 2022 09:30 - 29 minutes - 67.8 MBMike Kowis, a tax attorney at Entergy Services, LLC, talks about his passion for off-road racing, doing a presentation in the office about his passion, how it helps him with his job, and much more!
473: Kari Hipsak is a Senior Manager & Mental Health Advocate [podcast]
March 23, 2022 09:30 - 28 minutes - 46.4 MBKari Hipsak, a Senior Manager at AI CPA, shares her journey of both physical and mental hardships that led her to advocate for mental health awareness. She talks about how finding and losing hobbies due to unfortunate circumstances have helped her realize their importance in an individual’s mental health and much more!
471: Bill Hersey is a Bookkeeper/Busines Consultant & Holistic Health Guru [podcast]
March 16, 2022 09:30 - 25 minutes - 58.5 MBBill Hershey, owner of Life Stream Business Services, talks about his passion for a holistic lifestyle, how it has helped him physically, mentally, and in his business, and how the corporate culture is changing to a more holistic point of view!
469: AlexAnndra Ontra is a Co-founder & Ballet Dancer [podcast]
March 09, 2022 10:30 - 24 minutes - 56 MBAlexAnndra Ontra, co-founder of Shufflrr, talks about her passion for ballet dancing, how those skills apply to her work, when she feels the best ideas come, and much more!
467: Brian Steig is an Accountant & Hiker & Home Chef [podcast]
March 09, 2022 10:30 - 24 minutes - 56 MBAlexAnndra Ontra, co-founder of Shufflrr, talks about her passion for ballet dancing, how those skills apply to her work, when she feels the best ideas come, and much more!
467: Brian Streig is an Accountant & Hiker & Home Chef [podcast]
March 02, 2022 10:30 - 25 minutes - 57.9 MBBrian Streig talks about his passions for home cooking, hiking, and how he finds these topics to be great ice breakers in the office, and why he feels the tone at the top can make a big difference in workplace culture!
465: Nayo Carter-Gray is a CEO & Paper Crafter [podcast]
February 23, 2022 10:30 - 28 minutes - 64.7 MBNayo Carter-Gray, CEO & Founder of 1st Step Accounting, talks about her passion for paper crafting, creating crafts for others in the office, and how it helps hone her attention to detail and develop relationships with clients and co-workers!
463: Bolanle Williams-Olley is a CFO & NGO Founder & Birthday Party Planner [podcast]
February 16, 2022 10:30 - 25 minutes - 58.1 MBBolanle Williams-Olley, CFO & Partner at Mancini Duffy, talks about discovering her passion for creating NGO organizations and planning birthday parties and why she feels it is important to have something to be passionate about outside of the office!
461: Kenneth Omoruyi is an Accountant & Saxophonist [podcast]
February 09, 2022 10:30 - 26 minutes - 60.7 MBKenneth Omoruyi, a Managing Partner of CKO CPAs & Advisors, talks about how he discovered his passion for playing saxophone, inspiring other students to start playing saxophone, and connecting with others as a musician!
459: Jessica Elizabeth McClain is a CFO & Bodybuilder [podcast]
February 02, 2022 10:30 - 22 minutes - 51.6 MBJessica Elizabeth McClain talks about how she discovered her passion for bodybuilding, how it has influenced her husband, and helped establish a support system and closer bonds at the workplace!
457: Sarah Campbell Arnett is a Consultant & Genealogist [podcast]
January 26, 2022 10:30 - 21 minutes - 49.6 MBSarah Campbell Arnett talks about discovering letters and photos that led to her passion for learning about her family’s genealogy, why it is important to have something that inspires you outside of work, and so much more!
455: Shawn Parikh is a CEO & Cricket Player & Tennis Player [podcast]
January 19, 2022 10:30 - 22 minutes - 52.5 MBShawn Parikh, Founder and CEO of Entigrity Solutions LLC., talks about his passion for playing Cricket and Tennis, and how he finds time to do activities with his family on a regular basis!
453: Robina Bennion is a Wealth Doula & Artist [podcast]
January 12, 2022 10:30 - 28 minutes - 65.8 MBRobina Bennion talks about finding her passion for painting, how her art and feeling off the energy of others go together, becoming a “wealth doula” and much more!
451: Dave Skuodas is an Engineer & Visual Storyteller [podcast]
January 05, 2022 10:30 - 31 minutes - 72.1 MBDave Skuodas, Watershed Manager at Mile High Flood District, talks about how he discovered his passion for photography & videography, applying these skills to his presentations in the office, and what he feels is needed for a good work culture!
449: Lei Testa is an Accountant & Knitter [podcast]
December 29, 2021 10:30 - 32 minutes - 74.8 MBLei Testa, a Managing Partner at Averett Financial, talks about her passion for knitting, knitting blankets for people in the office, and how her knitting has improved her planning skills in her career!
447: Ken Healy is an Accountant & Rental Property Manager & Commuity Volunteer [podcast]
December 22, 2021 10:30 - 28 minutes - 65.6 MBKen Healy, a partner at Diversified Financial Solutions, PC., talks about how his colleagues at work got him into rental property management, volunteering for his community, and how his experience from this helps him with creating and managing connections in the office!
445: Shannon Weinstein is an Accountant & Fitness Professional [podcast]
December 15, 2021 10:30 - 24 minutes - 56.6 MBShannon Weinstein, owner of Fitnancial Solutions, talks about finding her passion for fitness and dancing, how she integrated it into her work as an accountant, and how she found ways for her organization to encourage people to be open about their passions!
443: Sullivan Finlay is an Accountant & Improv Comedian [podcast]
December 08, 2021 10:30 - 26 minutes - 60.8 MBSullivan Finlay, a Senior Accountant at Salesforce, talks about his passion for improv comedy, how it has improved his skills in his career as an accountant, and why it’s so important to have a work culture that is open to people expressing their passions!
441: Christie Boriack is an Interior Designer & Social Connector [podcast]
December 01, 2021 10:30 - 33 minutes - 76.8 MBChristie Boriack, an interior designer at Angeline Guido Design, talks about her passion for building genuine social connections, how it helps in her career, and why she feels you should simply embrace the awkwardness of meeting new people!
440: Michael Durant is an Accountant & Financial Literacy Educator [podcast]
November 26, 2021 10:30 - 17 minutes - 39.6 MBMichael Durant, a Senior Tax Associate at Prager Metis CPAs LLC, returns to the podcast from episode 186 to talk about how he began working with financial literacy awareness programs, his recent hobby of playing chess, and how the pandemic has made many people pursue new hobbies!
439: Chris Hervochon is an Accountant & Golfer [podcast]
November 24, 2021 10:30 - 25 minutes - 58.6 MBChris Hervochon, owner of Better Way CPA, talks about his passion for golfing, his college golfing career, and how his experience in golf has helped him in his career as a CPA and entrepreneur! He also talks about the importance of establishing connections with co-workers in a virtual environment!
437: Natalia Wiechowski is a Marketer & Collector of “Ands” [podcast]
November 17, 2021 10:30 - 29 minutes - 66.5 MBDr. Natalia Wiechowski, LinkedIn Marketing Unicorn & Edutainer at Think Natalia, talks about her multiple “Ands”, why she has a passion in pursuing so many new ventures, and how that has helped her stand out in her career! She also talks about why a company’s culture is easier to influence from the top!
435: Benson Babu is a Physician & Landscape Photographer [podcast]
November 10, 2021 10:30 - 20 minutes - 47.5 MBBenson Babu, a physician at Good Samaritan, talks about his passion for landscape photography, how he applies his photography skills to his career, and why it is important to connect with his patients at a human level!
433: Amiee Keenan is a Marketer & Fitness Guru [podcast]
November 03, 2021 09:30 - 22 minutes - 52.6 MBAmiee Keenan, founder of The ISV Society, talks about her passion for health & fitness, how it improves her performance in the office, and how she has developed relationships in the office through her passion!
432: Crystal Shin is a Business Development Director & Creative [podcast]
October 29, 2021 09:30 - 13 minutes - 30.8 MBCrystal Shin returns to the podcast from episode 211 to talk about some of her latest creative projects and how she has seen a difference in workplace culture since the pandemic!
431: Gabe Messercola is an Asset Manager & Expeditionary Mountaineer [podcast]
October 27, 2021 09:30 - 30 minutes - 69.1 MBGabe Messercola, Asset Manager of EDF Renewables, talks about his passion for expeditionary mountaineering, how it has helped improve his leadership skills in the office, and much more!
429: Jennifer Todling is an Accountant & Dancer [podcast]
October 20, 2021 09:30 - 30 minutes - 69 MBJen Todling, an Audit Partner at EY, talks about her passion for dancing and how she feels it helps her perform better at her career, how she established an identity at the workplace with her passion, and how she encourages her co-workers to open about their own passions!
427: Braughm Ricke is a CEO & Car Builder [podcast]
October 13, 2021 09:30 - 20 minutes - 47 MBBraughm Ricke talks about his passion for building cars, how it relates to building a company, and why it is important to have something to focus on outside of your work!