What's Your "And"?
633 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 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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252: Jason Kalies is an Accountant & Photographer [podcast]
February 07, 2020 10:30 - 16 minutes - 38.7 MBJason Kalies, Director of Accounting Policy for United Health Group, returns from episode 9 to talk about his new passion for photography and how it challenges him to think differently and look at things in a different perspective!
251: Caleb Jenkins is an Accountant & Community Volunteer [podcast]
February 05, 2020 10:30 - 25 minutes - 57.6 MBCaleb Jenkins, Leader of Client Accounting Services at RLJ Financial Services, talks about applying his technical expertise as an accountant towards community volunteer programs like SALT Micro-financing and how participating in a volunteer activity is much more of what sets your identity as an individual than your profession!
250: Brad Barrett is an Accountant & Financial Independence Pod [podcast]
January 31, 2020 10:30 - 15 minutes - 35.9 MBBrad led the outwardly “successful” life into his 20s: Succeeded in school, elite university acceptance, job at a top international accounting firm, CPA designation. But he had no plan other than the standard American narrative. His first year at work he saw what “success” looked like for the firm’s partners — working 80-hour weeks and not taking vacations – so Brad looked for a different path. He and his future wife also had an epiphany: eventually they would want to have kids, but with hig...
249: Amie Kuntz is a Tax Manager & World Traveler [podcast]
January 29, 2020 10:30 - 24 minutes - 56.8 MBAmie is a tax professional with over 13 years of diverse experience, including roles in both public accounting and private industry. She currently is a Senior Tax Manager at Eide Bailly LLP serving clients in the Des Moines, Iowa market as well as writing internal and external technical tax communications for their National Tax Office. Her published work has appeared in The Tax Adviser, Thomson Reuters, and local publications. She also maintains a personal blog at www.livingthetaxlife.com wh...
248: Mike Kelley is a CPA & a Hockey Player [podcast]
January 24, 2020 10:30 - 16 minutes - 37.2 MBMike returns from episode 11 to tell us why he switched from baseball to hockey, how his co-workers and clients react to his new passion, and gives us a background on his charity organization “Hand to Hold”!
247: Mark Goldman is a CPA & a Runner [podcast]
January 22, 2020 10:30 - 18 minutes - 43.6 MBMark owns MGR Accounting Recruiters, a San Antonio focused recruiting company, and Where Accountants Go, a career-content site for accounting professionals. Mark talks about how he found his passion for running and how his experience in working for the family business made it easy for him to share this passion in the office!
246: Holly DeVito is a CEO & Farmer [podcast]
January 17, 2020 10:30 - 13 minutes - 32.3 MBHolly returns to the podcast from episode 60 to give us an update on her long-standing home renovation project and how much her farm has grown! She also talks about how her clients have been more open about their passions & hobbies as Holly has become more comfortable to share hers!
245: Billy Kelley is an Accountant & Hunter [podcast]
January 15, 2020 10:30 - 23 minutes - 54.7 MBBilly Kelley tells us the story of his very first hunting trip that made him realize his passion for it! He also talks about how hunting has taught him patience, how he applies that to handling conflicts in the office, and why it is important to know your why!
244: Randy Watkins is a CPA & Music Lover [podcast]
January 10, 2020 10:30 - 11 minutes - 25.9 MBRandy returns from episode 16 to talk about his most recent favorite concert, how he is taking more of an interest in other people’s hobbies, and how ACM LLP is encouraging a culture of sharing passions outside of work!
243: Bill Meyer is a Managing Partner & Rollerblader [podcast]
January 08, 2020 10:30 - 14 minutes - 32.8 MBBill talks about his passion for inline skating and how it has given him the confidence to be more upfront about his passions outside of work. He also talks about how he has yet to find someone to keep up with him and his skating!
242: Seth David is an Accountant & Video Editor [podcast]
January 03, 2020 10:30 - 19 minutes - 44.3 MBSeth returns from episode 51, to talk about his shifted interest from hiking to video editing for his consulting courses. He breaks down how he although enjoys his work as a consultant, his true passion in his work is currently more towards the video editing aspects of it! Seth also talks about how he found relief in diving into this passion during a time of loss in his life.
241: Jose Zavala is an Accountant & Hunter [podcast]
January 01, 2020 10:30 - 24 minutes - 55.7 MBJose Zavala talks about his passion for hunting and how it has given him the skills of being patient and taking a step back to breathe in stressful and fast-paced moments in the office! He also discusses how the idea of dressing for success does not always have to be a suit and tie!
240: Kristen Rampe is an CPA & Improv Performer [podcast]
December 27, 2019 10:30 - 14 minutes - 34.2 MBKristen Rampe, CPA works extensively with the accounting industry on talent retention, talent development, and partner harmony. She spent ten years in public practice with PwC and a regional firm in San Francisco, before founding her consulting practice in 2011. When Kristen was first on the podcast, on episode 27, she talked about her passion in watercolor painting. She is now back to talk about her new passion in improv performance!
239: Bob Neuman is a Business Coach & Mountain Climber [podcast]
December 25, 2019 10:30 - 27 minutes - 62.5 MBBob Neuman shares a similar vision to John in that every individual is more than just their profession. Bob talks about how a scary but successful mountain climbing experience brought him to this epiphany and discover his passion to help other professionals lead fulfilling lives!
238: Lauren Thiel is an Accountant & Dancer [podcast]
December 20, 2019 10:30 - 13 minutes - 30.1 MBLauren Thiel, founder of The Real Thiel, an accounting firm for creatives, returns to the podcast from episode 71 to update us on her new dance company and how dance continues to impact her business!
237: Kathy Lawless is a Life Story Curator & Volleyball Player [podcast]
December 18, 2019 10:30 - 24 minutes - 55.5 MBAfter 25 years in corporate executive leadership roles, Kathy is now a creative coach helping people capture and celebrate their life story or career legacy. As a Life Story Curator, she combines photos, thoughts, interviews, custom artwork, letters and memorabilia of people’s lives creating an heirloom quality book that captures important events and life experiences. Kathy Lawless talks about her 30+ years in volleyball and how a company-wide extracurricular activity encouraged her to be ...
237: Kathy Lawless is a Life Coach & Volleyball Player [podcast]
December 18, 2019 10:30 - 24 minutes - 55.5 MBAfter 25 years in corporate executive leadership roles, Kathy is now a creative coach helping people capture and celebrate their life story or career legacy. As a Life Story Curator, she combines photos, thoughts, interviews, custom artwork, letters and memorabilia of people’s lives creating an heirloom quality book that captures important events and life experiences. Kathy Lawless talks about her 30+ years in volleyball and how a company-wide extracurricular activity encouraged her to be ...
236: Andrew Tarvin is a Humor Engineer & Comedian [podcast]
December 13, 2019 10:30 - 20 minutes - 46.3 MBAndrew Tarvin, the World’s first Humor Engineer, returns to the podcast from episode 38 to talk about his transition from improv to stand up comedy, how your emotions impact your productivity, and his new book!
235: Sean Gallagher is a Lawyer & Baseball Coach [podcast]
December 11, 2019 10:30 - 28 minutes - 65.4 MBSean is a Detroit-area native and Notre Dame undergrad. He spent 8 years working in Chicago and DC before attending MSU College of Law. Sean Gallagher, a friend of John’s from college, talks about the obstacles and difficulties of coaching youth baseball and how he applies these skills in the office!
234: Jen Gardner is a CFO & Roller Derby Player [podcast]
December 06, 2019 10:30 - 12 minutes - 29.4 MBJen Gardner returns to the podcast from episode 55 to tell us about her brief hiatus from roller derby, joining a new team and helping them win their first championship in 11 years! She also shares with us some of her co-worker’s reactions to her passion for roller derby!
233: Leticia Mooney is a Content Specialist & Dancer [podcast]
December 04, 2019 10:30 - 26 minutes - 60.1 MBLeticia talks about her dance journey, how it helped develop the discipline she applies in the office, and how she managed to get a co-founder to attend a ballet class! She also talks about how a negative reaction to sharing a passion can hurt morale and productivity!
232: Scott Gehman is a Consultant & Camper & Mustang Driver [podcast]
November 29, 2019 10:30 - 15 minutes - 34.9 MBScott has been at Conrad Siegel since 1995, where he helps clients design and run their defined contribution retirement plans, and to understand their fiduciary responsibilities. Scott works mainly with 401(k)-type plans and ESOPs, and does a fair bit of business development as well. He especially enjoys the public speaking, writing and networking that he does as a part of his work! Scott returns to the podcast from episode 41 to talk about his new Mustang, his recent leg injury, backpacki...
231: Shannon Peters is an Attorney & Car Enthusiast & Musician [podcast]
November 27, 2019 10:30 - 26 minutes - 60 MBShannon is a litigator practicing primarily in the products liability, toxic torts, government contracts, and financial services spaces. He loves the people he works with and the work is (usually) pretty exciting. However, music and cars have always been his passion. He has been a musician for as long as he can remember. “I was playing ‘drums’ on pots and pans on the kitchen floor before I could carry a tune (or hold my bladder)”. Shannon started working on cars as soon as he “could see unde...
230: Jen Slaw is a Professional Speaker & Juggler [podcast]
November 22, 2019 10:30 - 12 minutes - 28.7 MBJen returns to the podcast from episode 32 to talk about becoming a mom and how she connects with others through her experience with parenthood and how she applies her passion for juggling into her presentations!
229: Seth Margolies is an Accountant & Swimmer [podcast]
November 20, 2019 10:30 - 25 minutes - 58.4 MBSeth is a Tax partner with Carr Riggs & Ingram in Dallas, TX. He has two kids and a wife who teaches yoga and meditation that helps keep his house calm and peaceful. Seth enjoys spending time with his family and exercising. Seth talks about overcoming shingles at the age of 35 through swimming and how he promotes a culture of sharing experiences in the office as a partner at his firm!
228: Ingrid Edsrom is the Priestess of Profits & Writer & Musi [podcast]
November 15, 2019 10:30 - 23 minutes - 53.8 MBThe Priestess of Profits, Ingrid Edstrom, returns to the podcast from episode 54 to tell us about her recent professional achievements and her journey of shifting her business towards consulting.
227: Dave Recchion is an Office Managing Partner & Drone Photographer & Scuba Diver [podcast]
November 13, 2019 10:30 - 23 minutes - 53.8 MBDave Recchion is a risk management professional for LBA Haynes Strand. His journey in helping companies manage their risks has led him to some more risky passions with Drone Photography and Scuba Diving. Dave and John talk about the connection of his hobbies and his job through risk assessment, how the firm encourages their employees to share their passions among one another, and how both an organization and an individual play important roles in encouraging an open work environment!
227: Dave Recchion is a CPA & Drone Photographer & Scuba Diver [podcast]
November 13, 2019 10:30 - 12 minutes - 30 MBDave Recchion is a risk management professional for LBA Haynes Strand (Aprio). His journey in helping companies manage their risks has led him to some more risky passions with Drone Photography and Scuba Diving. Dave and John talk about the connection of his hobbies and his job as a CPA through risk assessment, how LBA Haynes encourages their employees to share their passions among one another, and how both an organization and an individual play important roles in encouraging an open work ...
226: Dawn Brolin is an Accountant & College Softball Coach [podcast]
November 08, 2019 10:30 - 16 minutes - 38.9 MBDawn W. Brolin, is the Executive Vice-President of Business Development and Compliance at Out of the Box Technology, LLC. Dawn is back from episode 57 to tell us about her latest venture as the assistant coach and designated motivator for the Eastern Connecticut State University softball team!
225: Greg is an Accounting Firm CEO & a Mountain Biker [podcast]
November 06, 2019 10:30 - 21 minutes - 49.5 MBGreg talks about his passion for mountain biking and skiing and how he integrates these passions into his professional life. He also talks about why it can be easier to default to a ‘technical mode’ in the office and how his early learning difficulties helped him develop the ability to establish relationships!
225: Greg Anton is an Accounting Firm CEO & a Mountain Biker [podcast]
November 06, 2019 10:30 - 21 minutes - 49.5 MBGreg talks about his passion for mountain biking and skiing and how he integrates these passions into his professional life. He also talks about why it can be easier to default to a ‘technical mode’ in the office and how his early learning difficulties helped him develop the ability to establish relationships!
224: Jim Fahey is a CLO & Car Enthusiast [podcast]
November 01, 2019 09:30 - 15 minutes - 36.8 MBJim Fahey, PAFM is the Chief Learning Officer at HBK CPAs & Consultants, a Top 100 CPA firm with offices in OH, PA, NJ and FL. He has more than 29 years CPA firm experience working in human resources, recruiting, training and development, technology and practice management. Jim returns to the podcast from episode 20 to talk about his latest car purchase, enjoying his quality time fly fishing, and a cool reward system he implemented at HBK!
223: Dan Herron is an Accountant & Runner [podcast]
October 30, 2019 09:30 - 26 minutes - 62 MBDan Herron, Partner at BFFS Inc. is a simple man who enjoys numbers, eating, running, and movies….not necessarily in that order. Dan talks about his passion for running and how it taught him discipline and commitment that he applies to his career as an accountant! Dan also shares his agonizing experience of running a 50 mile marathon and why it is not recommended for everyone!
222: Edie Gardner is an Accountant & Bucket List Achiever [podcast]
October 25, 2019 09:30 - 17 minutes - 40.9 MBEdie Gardner previously discussed travelling to all 50 states as a personal bucket list item in episode 33. Now she’s back to talk about how that experience has affected her personally and professionally with helping others accomplish their bucket list items!
221: Mayur Vyas is a CFO & Over dresser [podcast]
October 23, 2019 09:30 - 22 minutes - 51.4 MBMayur is a CFO and business advisor to startups to small/mid-size companies. With 15 years’ experience (most of it at PwC), he's been an auditor, management consultant, and corporate trainer. He now supports clients with tax planning, investor relations, due diligence, and financial projections. He enjoys working in a high-performance environment while keeping the team motivated through humor and encouragement.
220: Greg Papineau is an Accountant & Deacon [podcast]
October 18, 2019 09:30 - 16 minutes - 39.2 MBDeacon Greg Papineau returns to the podcast from episode 43 to talk about his many passions including helping people as both a deacon and an accountant, as well as golfing, and his family! Greg gives us an update on how he has been encouraging his team at the office to participate in outdoor events participating in the USGA Senior Open!
219: Kristen Difolco is a Consultant & Singer [podcast]
October 16, 2019 09:30 - 25 minutes - 58.4 MBKristen also considers herself a 'recovering CPA', having spent 10+ years in public accounting. Around the same time she got back into singing, Kristen started Viaggio Partners, a remote staffing company focused specifically on connecting accountants with fulfilling remote career opportunities, while helping CPA firms address their work compression and talent acquisition and retention challenges. Kristen talks about rediscovering her passion for singing and how her confidence as a person a...
218: Rebecca Bernek is an Accountant & Motorcycle Racer [podcast]
October 11, 2019 09:30 - 14 minutes - 33.4 MBRebecca Bernek returns to the podcast from episode 29 to give us an update on what she’s been up to since her hiatus from motorcycle racing. She also discusses the changes in her work schedule, achieving a good work/life balance, and how it has benefited her personal and professional life!
217: Brett Neal is an Accountant & Motocross Rider [podcast]
October 09, 2019 09:30 - 24 minutes - 55.6 MBBrett talks about his transition and the culture shock he experienced from being an aircraft pilot to an accountant. He also talks about how his firm embraces his passion for motocross and how he uses it to promote his ideals of persistence and commitment! Also, John shares what he doesn’t like about the accounting industry!
216: Amy Cooper is an Accountant & Auburn Football Fan [podcast]
October 04, 2019 09:30 - 13 minutes - 31.2 MBAmy was born & raised in Birmingham, Alabama. Moved to Fairbanks, AK thinking it would be for a year, but she has been there for 18 years! Amy worked in public practice for over 10 years at a big (then) 5 accounting firm and 2 small local firms. Auburn football fan Amy Cooper returns to the podcast from episode 42 to talk about some of the recent games she has been to and how her students show their appreciation by decorating her office with Auburn gear!
215: Natalia Zhinhel is an Accountant & Yogini [podcast]
October 02, 2019 09:30 - 25 minutes - 59.6 MBNatalia Zhinhel was born in Russia and lived there until she turned 18. She tried yoga when I was still living in Russia, and immediately felt the difference. So, when she moved to the USA, she made sure that yoga stayed in her life. She is a Risk Assurance Experienced Associate at PwC. Natalia tells John the many benefits of yoga; mentally, spiritually, and physically as well as how it has helped her handle the typical stresses of the workplace and how it helps improve her productivity!
214: MB Raimondi is a CPA & Stained Glass Artist [podcast]
September 27, 2019 09:30 - 14 minutes - 34.1 MBMB returns from episode 22 to talk about her more recent stained glass pieces, moving to Tennessee from Connecticut, and how she encourages people to share their passion with others in her Checkbooks classes!
213: Chris Macksey is an Operations Manager & Chef [podcast]
September 25, 2019 09:30 - 23 minutes - 55.2 MBChris Macksey, Operations Manager for Prix Fixe Accounting, talks about the differences in culture between the corporate world and the restaurant world. He also talks some of the many skills that can overlap from cooking to accounting!
212: Dave Gilbertsonis an Accountant & Comedian [podcast]
September 20, 2019 09:30 - 19 minutes - 45.1 MBDave Gilbertson returns to the podcast to talk about his latest ventures as a stand-up comedian and speaker, including his latest TedX presentation and opening for Louie Anderson! John and Dave discuss what compelled John to get into comedy.
212: Dave Gilbertson is an Accountant & Comedian [podcast]
September 20, 2019 09:30 - 19 minutes - 45.1 MBDave Gilbertson returns to the podcast to talk about his latest ventures as a stand-up comedian and speaker, including his latest TedX presentation and opening for Louie Anderson! John and Dave discuss what compelled John to get into comedy.
211: Crystal Shin is a Business Developer & Stage Performer [podcast]
September 18, 2019 09:30 - 24 minutes - 57 MBCrystal Shin, Director of Business Development at Goldin Peiser & Peiser, talks about her passion for acting and dancing on stage and how it has helped her skills in engaging new clients and improving presentations! She also discusses how Goldin Peiser & Peiser encourages employees to participate in non-profits and share personal experiences!
210: Rumbi Bweinofa-Petrozzello is a Forensic CPA & Edutainment Advocate [podcast]
September 13, 2019 09:30 - 13 minutes - 30.9 MBRumbi Bweinofa-Petrozzello, previously featured on episode 14, returns to update us on what she's doing outside of work including being a part of the African Film Festival, and promoting diversity and inclusion in the CPA profession, despite having to put her running on hold due to injury.
209: Jeremy Wells is an Accountant and Star Trek Fan [podcast]
September 11, 2019 09:30 - 27 minutes - 63.2 MBAfter a decade in teaching & researching international politics, Jeremy realized he most enjoyed consulting with students about their career, business, & financial futures one-on-one. Now he works with clients, advising them on small business & personal finance through his accounting practice. An Enrolled Agent, he handles tax preparation, tax planning, & accounting for realtors, freelancers, & families. He lives in St. Augustine, FL, with his wife Halley & daughter Cora. Jeremy Wells, own...
208: Greg Kyte is a Comtroller and Stand-Up Comedian [podcast]
September 06, 2019 09:30 - 17 minutes - 39.5 MBGreg Kyte returns from episode 3 to discuss with John his shared passion for comedy, an update us on his stand-up career, his new live show, and shares stories on how he has applied his comedic passion in the workplace!
207: Delene Taylor is a Marketing Director & Social Impact Advocate [podcast[
September 04, 2019 09:30 - 27 minutes - 64.4 MBDelene Taylor, Marketing Director for DMLO CPAs, talks about her passion for social enterprise, establishing and facilitating valuable connections, and how it brings a positive impact to her as a person and for her career!