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What's Your "And"?
John Garrett's research involves asking professionals, "Who else are you beyond your job title?" 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.
Episodes
What's Your "And"?629: Sherri Collins is a Non-profit Executive & Performing Arts Fan [podcast]
Sherri Collins, the Chief Diversity and Engagement Officer at Make-A-Wish Michigan, talks with John Garrett about her passion for the performing arts. Inspired…
What's Your "And"?627: Josh Sterling is a Wealth Strategist & Soccer Coach [podcast]
Josh Sterling, a wealth strategist at Camus Advice in California, shares his unique journey from soccer player and coach to his current career. He emphasizes…
What's Your "And"?625: Sugey PIedra is an Enrolled Agent & Cigar Enthusiast & Traveler [podcast]
This week's guest is Sugey Piedra, an enrolled agent at Prominence Business and Wealth Management and host of the Tax Talk with Hey Hey podcast. Sugey shares…
What's Your "And"?623: Chris Fuller-Wigg is a Sales Executive & Animal Rescue Founder [podcast]
Chris Fuller-Wigg, Vice President of Sales at Motiv and advocate for rescuing farmed animals, shares his passion for creating the Austin Farm Sanctuary. He…
What's Your "And"?621: Rory Henry is a Holistic Financial Planner & Improv Comedy Performer & UCLA / Rams Football Fan [podcast]
Rory Henry, director at Arrowroot Family Office and host of the AFO Wealth Management Forward podcast, shares how he's seen the What's Your "And"? message…
What's Your "And"?619: Lindsey Kane Leaverton is a Wealth Manager & Writer & Musician [podcast]
Wealth Management Director and Author Lindsey Kane Leaverton joins host John Garrett to discuss the intersection of her financial expertise and her passion for…
What's Your "And"?617: Zane Stevens is a Chartered Accountant & Soccer Fan [podcast]
Zane Stevens joins host John Garrett to share insights on his nontraditional approach to accountancy firm structure, prioritizing employee happiness for…
What's Your "And"?615: Clint Padgett is a CEO & Vegan Foodie & Scuba Diver [podcast]
Clint Padgett dives into his passion for scuba diving, recounting night dives with bioluminescent plankton and close encounters with marine wildlife, such as…
What's Your "And"?613: Alice Grey Harrison is a Communications Consultant & Needlepointer [podcast]
Alice Grey Harrison shares her passion for needlepoint, which she discovered during a sailing trip in the British Virgin Islands. She expresses the meditative…
What's Your "And"?611: Steve Grimes is a Firm Administrator & Mountain Climber [podcast]
Steve Grimes delves into his passion for mountain climbing, sharing insights from his experiences with altitude sickness and the perseverance required to…
What's Your "And"?609: Michael Berthold is an Accountant & Musician [podcast]
In this episode of "What's Your 'And'?", Michael Berthold shares his journey from engineering to embracing his passion for music. Michael recounts how forming…
What's Your "And"?607: Chris Mossa is a Chief Strategy Officer & Endurance Runner [podcast]
Chris Mossa, Chief Strategy Officer at Graphite in New York City, shares his passion for endurance running and the impact it has had on his life. He discusses…
What's Your "And"?605: Arlie Kidd is a Podcast PR Pro & Singer [podcast]
Arlie Kidd, Head of Talent Relations at Lemonpie, shares the value of singing as a way to unplug and recounts her personal experiences, from being Miss North…
What's Your "And"?603: Will Hill is a Consultant & Hiker [podcast]
Will Hill, owner at Will Hill Consults, shares his passion for hiking and finding waterfalls with host John Garrett in episode 603 of What's Your "And"? He…
What's Your "And"?601: Stephen Vono is an Insurance Broker & Vinyl Record Collector [podcast]
Stephen Vono, Senior Vice President at McGowan Pro, shares his passion for vinyl records and music, which has enhanced his professional career. He talks about…
What's Your "And"?599: Mike Gillis is a CEO & Lake Life Enthusiast [podcast]
Mike Gillis, CEO of DMJPS, a CPA and advisory firm in North Carolina, joins John Garrett on this episode of What's Your "And"? Mike talks about his passion for…
What's Your "And"?597: Michelle Kooi is a Consultant & Outdoorswoman [podcast]
Michelle Kooi, the founder of Confluence Coaching and Consulting in Durango, Colorado, talks about her passion for outdoor activities, including rock climbing…
What's Your "And"?595: Rafael Casas is a Fintech Executive & Soccer Player & Jiu Jitsu Practitioner [podcast]
In this episode of What's Your "And"?, host John Garrett sits down with Rafael Casas, the Director of Strategic Alliances and Partnerships at QuickFee. Rafael…
What's Your "And"?593: David G. Ewing is a CEO & Robotics Coach [podcast]
David G. Ewing, CEO of Motiv, shares his passion for robotics coaching his son's high school team in Austin, Texas. He highlights the importance of building…
What's Your "And"?591: Phil Alves is a CEO & Pilot [podcast]
Phil Alves, CEO & Founder of DevSquad, talks about his passion for piloting, how he was introduced to it, how it has helped improve his problem-solving skills…
What's Your "And"?589: Meredith Monday Schwarz is a CEO & Podcaster [podcast]
Meredith Monday Schwartz, CEO of Here Comes the Guide, and co-host of the Currently Reading Podcast, talks about how her passion for reading led her to start a…
What's Your "And"?587: Jason Staats is a Founder & Content Creator [podcast]
Jason Staats, founder of Realize LLC., talks about his passion for creating funny content and how it both applies to his career and separates from his job…
What's Your "And"?585: Ritu Singh is a Marketing Leader & Dancer [podcast]
Ritu Singh, Marketing Ops and Martech Leader for PwC, talks about her passion for dancing, how she got back into it after taking a break, how PwC provides a…
What's Your "And"?583: Mark Mirsky is a Tax Partner & Soccer Coach [podcast]
In this episode, Mark Mirsky from KRD in Chicago shares his experiences in balancing work and his passion for coaching soccer, emphasizing the importance of…
What's Your "And"?581: Megan Gluth-Bohan is a CEO & Outdoorswoman [podcast]
Megan Gluth-Bohan, CEO and owner of TRI, talks about her passion for the outdoors, why it's important to balance profitability and well being as a leader, and…
What's Your "And"?579: Emily Ackerman is a Director of Business Development & Singer [podcast]
In this episode of "What's Your "And"?", host John Garrett sits down with the vibrant and multi-talented Emily Ackerman, the Director of Business Development…
What's Your "And"?577: Rani Puranik is a Global CFO & Singer & Dancer [podcast]
Rani Puranik, CFO for Worldwide Oil Field Machine Inc., talks about her passion for singing, dancing and how she feels her creativity gets her in touch with…
What's Your "And"?575: Brian Beckcom is an Attorney & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt [podcast]
Brian Beckcom, an attorney based out of Houston, Texas, talks about his passion for practicing Jiu-Jitsu, how it has improved his personal and professional…
What's Your "And"?573: Brian Franklin is a CPA & Show Dog Exhibitor & Cannon Operator [podcast]
Brian Franklin, a shareholder at Weinstein Spira, talks about participating in dog shows, collecting cannons, and running a winery! He also talks about how…
What's Your "And"?571: Abhishek Nayak is a CEO & Potter [podcast]
Abhishek Nayak, CEO & Co-Founder of Appsmith, talks about his passion for pottery, how it has helped him improve his skills as a manager, creating an open work…
What's Your "And"?569: Troy Pepper is an Engineer & NBA PA Announcer [podcast]
Troy Pepper shares his story of how he became the NBA PA announcer for the Indiana Pacers, how it has improved his networking skills in his career, the…
What's Your "And"?567: Jade Glab is a Business Strategist & Miss New Jersey 2019-2020 & Miss New Jersey USA 2023 Finalist [podcast]
Jade Glab talks about getting into pageantry, winning Miss New Jersey, the discipline needed to compete in pageants, how she applies these skills to her…
What's Your "And"?565: Matt Banker is a Marketer & Conceptual Artist [podcast]
Matt Banker talks about his passion for conceptual art, what conceptual art is, how it has applied to his career in marketing, and much more!
What's Your "And"?563: Shane Sullivan is a CPA & Film Fanatic [podcast]
Shane Sullivan, Senior Accountant at Avant Communications, talks about his passion for watching films and how this passion helps him develop relationships in…
What's Your "And"?561: David Bergstein is a Chief Innovation Officer & Pickleball Player [podcast]
David Bergstein, the Chief Innovation Officer of Bergstein CPA, talks about his hobbies of racquet sports, mainly pickleball, how it has helped him establish…
What's Your "And"?559: Heather Winandy is a Client Engagement Manager & Explorer [podcast]
Heather Winandy, Client Engagement Manager at RSM US LLP, talks about her passion for exploring, trying new hobbies, bringing your full self into the office…
What's Your "And"?557: Alex Miles is a Partner Program Manager & Socializer [podcast]
Alex talks about her love of socializing on social media as well as in person, how it helps with her career, meeting her best friend online, and much more!
What's Your "And"?555: Karl Hebenstreit is an Executive Coach & Children's Book Author [podcast]
Karl Hebenstreit, Principal Consultant for Perform & Function, LLC., talks about his passion for writing business and children's books. Karl talks about how…
What's Your "And"?553: Melissa Romo is a Marketer & Writer [podcast]
Melissa Romo, author, and VP of Global Marketing at Sage, talks about her journey to realizing her passion for writing, taking the leap to pursue it full-time…
What's Your "And"?551: Nicholas Sinclair is a Founder & Snowboarder [podcast]
Nick Sinclair, Founder of TOA Global, talks about his passion for snowboarding, where he likes to go snowboarding, how it helps in his career, how he is…
What's Your "And"?549: Orumé Agbeyegbe Hays is an Accountant & Traveler & Runner [podcast]
Orumé Agbeyegbe Hays, Founder & CEO of Hays CPA, LLC., talks about her passion for running and traveling and how it has helped improve her skills in endurance…
What's Your "And"?547: Tate Hackert is a Founder & Martial Artist [podcast]
Tate Hackert, President of ZayZoon, talks about his passion for martial arts, his fighting experience, how it has improved his self-discipline both in and out…
What's Your "And"?545: Bill Mandara, Jr. is a CEO & Musician [podcast]
Bill Mandara Jr., CEO of Mancini Duffy, talks about his passion for playing music, how it helps him with his career as a CEO, how Mancini Duffy encourages its…
What's Your "And"?543: Mary McDonald is an Accountant & Macro Photographer [podcast]
Mary McDonald talks about her hobby of macro-outdoor photography, how it is a conversation starter in the office, how it has improved her relationships both in…
What's Your "And"?541: Clint Murphy is a CCFO & Writer/Podcaster [podcast]
Clint Murphy, CFO of Mosaic Homes, talks about discovering his passion for writing and podcasting, how it has improved his communication skills, why it's so…
What's Your "And"?539: Jon Ekstrom is a Communications Consultant & Themed Party Host [podcast]
Jon Ekstrom, a Communications Consultant at Deft Communications, talks about his passion for organizing theme parties, the different themes he has done, why…
What's Your "And"?537: Angie MacPhee is a Consultant & Colorado Native [podcast]
Angie MacPhee, a Consultant and Managing Partner for Baker Tilly, shares her passion for being a Colorado native, mainly hiking the mountains of Colorado. She…
What's Your "And"?535: Alex Drost is an Advisor/Consultant & Avid Biker [podcast]
Alex Drost, Founder of Connection Builders, talks about his passion for biking, creating better client relationships, culture surveys, and more!
What's Your "And"?533: Michele Harrison is a Learning and Development Manager & Self Defense Instructor [podcast]
Michele Harrison, Learning and Development Manager at Janover LLC, talks about her passion for Krav Maga and teaching self-defense, how it has given her…
What's Your "And"?531: Zach Gordon is a CPA & Runner [podcast]
Zach Gordon, VP of Accounting at Propeller Industries, talks about his passion for running and traveling. He discusses how his experience in running marathons…
What's Your "And"?529: Elizabeth Coo is an Accountant & Podcaster [podcast]
Elizabeth Coo, Founder and Co-Host of Entry Level Adulting Podcast, talks about how she fell into accounting, discovering her passion for podcasting, how it…
What's Your "And"?527: Joe Garafalo is a Co-Founder & Poker Player [podcast]
Joe Garafalo, Co-Founder of Mosaic, talks about his passion for playing poker, how it is more a numbers game than gambling, how it applies to starting/running…
What's Your "And"?525: Elandas Miller is a Business Analyst & Sports Organizer [podcast]
Elandas Miller, Scrum Master at Cognizant Softvision, talks about his passion and side hustle, Kicking It Sports, which hosts field day type of events within…
What's Your "And"?523: Alexandria Romero is an Accountant & Runner [podcast]
Alexandria Romero talks about how she went from couch to 5k with her passion for running, how she develops strong connections with her team, and much more!
What's Your "And"?521: Bianca Mueller is a Community Manager & Boxer & Martial Artist [podcast]
Bianca Mueller, Community Manager at Wagepoint, talks about her passion for contact sports and building communities. She also shares how this helps her career…
What's Your "And"?519: Paul Jan Zdunek is a COO & People Watcher [podcast]
Paul Jan Zdunek, COO of Miller Kaplan, talks about people watching, understanding the psychology of people, and how that is applied to his career.
What's Your "And"?517: Carolyn Ellis is an Organizational Consultant & Musical Theatre Performer [podcast]
Carolyn 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…
What's Your "And"?515: Chase Birky is a CPA & College Football Enthusiast [podcast]
Chase 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…
What's Your "And"?513: Lynne Titley is an Accountant & Musician & Singer [podcast]
Lynne Titley, Associate Director of Finance at Space & Time Media, talks about her passion for playing music, specifically jamming. She shares why she prefers…
What's Your "And"?511: Josh Standley is an Accountant & 3D Printer [podcast]
Josh 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…