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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"?319: Eric Pierre is an Accountant & Basketball Player [podcast]
Eric Pierre talks about his passion for basketball, his brief career playing with the semi-pros, how he applies his skills from basketball in the office, and…
What's Your "And"?318: Clayton Oates is an Accounting Technologist & Gardener [podcast]
Clayton Oates returns to the podcast to talk about how he is satisfying his travel bug through the pandemic, his gardening, helping small businesses, and…
What's Your "And"?317: Scott Orn is a COO & Volunteer [podcast]
Scott Orn talks about his passion for running and moderating his non-profit "Ben's Friends", which was started for a friend who had a rare brain aneurysm and…
What's Your "And"?316: Tom Wheeland is an Accountant & Griller [podcast]
Tom Wheeland returns to the podcast from episode 138 to talk about his new passion for cooking and grilling! He also talks about how important it is for a…
What's Your "And"?315: Georgia Green is a CEO & Adventurer [podcast]
Georgia Green, CEO of BEUrevolution, talks about some of her adventures and how she balanced between her travels and being the CEO of a company. She also talks…
What's Your "And"?314: Chris Hooper is an Accountant & Outdoorsman & Volunteer Firefighter [podcast]
Chris Hooper returns to the podcast from episode 68 to talk about his semi-retirement from accounting and how he has been spending his time from continuing…
What's Your "And"?313: Shehan Chandrasekera is an Accountant & Rock Climber [podcast]
Shehan Chandrasekera talks about how a co-worker introduced him to bouldering, how it helps him take his mind off work, the skills it provides him in the…
What's Your "And"?312: Chris Brown is an Accountant & Worship Leader [podcast]
Chris Brown returns to the podcast from episode 105 to talk about his growth within his leadership academy, playing guitar for his worship band, and how…
What's Your "And"?311: Scott Dell is an Accountant & Motorcyclist [podcast]
Dr. Scott Dell talks about his passion for motorcycles and how it has provided a platform for networking either through motorcycle groups or in the office!
What's Your "And"?310: Warwick Jackson is an Accountant & an Aussie Rules Football [podcast]
Warwick returns to the podcast from episode 79 to update us on his Aussie football career! He talks about building connections with teammates and fans of…
What's Your "And"?309: Kesha JonTae' is an Accountant and Style Influencer [podcast]
Kesha JonTae' talks about her passion for fashion, getting comfortable with her own style, and how confidence is a large part of her hobby and career!
What's Your "And"?308: Caleb Newquist is a Content Creator & Blog Writer [podcast]
Caleb Newquist returns from episode 15 to talk about his move to being a full-time blog writer, how he deals with receiving feedback on his writing, and one…
What's Your "And"?307: Michael Ly is a CEO & Relationship Builder [podcast]
Michael Ly talks about his passion for developing personal and professional relationships with people and how it benefits his career as the CEO of Reconciled!…
What's Your "And"?306: Meri Amber is an Awesome Human & Musical Comedian [podcast]
Meri Amber returns to talk about her move to being a musical comedian full-time, some of the awesome comic conventions she has performed at, and how she has…
What's Your "And"?305: Peter Montoya is a Consultant & CrossFitter [podcast]
Peter Montoya, consultant, keynote speaker, and author, talks about how his passion for CrossFit provides balance in his life, helps him establish connections…
What's Your "And"?304: Trent McLaren is a Strategic Partnerships Manager & Latte Connoisseur [podcast]
Trent returns to the podcast from episode #90 to talk about how he has been dealing with not being able to travel recently, why Australian coffee is the best…
What's Your "And"?303: Brittany Elliser is an Accountant & Blogger & Organ Donor [podcast]
Brittany Elliser talks about her passion for romance novels and how she started a blog to not only express her passion but to better herself in the workplace!…
What's Your "And"?302: Jonathan Ankney is a CFO & Cyclist [podcast]
Jonathan Ankney returns to the podcast from episode #95 to talk about how he is regaining his annual cycling mileage after taking some time off to deal with…
What's Your "And"?301: Jeannie Ruesch is a Marketing Director & Author [podcast]
Jeannie Ruesch talks about her early discovery of her passion for writing stories and how it goes together with her career as a marketing director! She also…
What's Your "And"?300: Tony Nitti is an Accountant & Skier & Lifeguard Coach [podcast]
Tony Nitti returns from episode #100 to talk about his shift in hobbies from professional mountain bike racing to lifeguard coaching, how the pandemic has…
What's Your "And"?299: Michelle Weinstein is a Sales Strategist & Fitness Guru [podcast]
Michelle Weinstein, The Pitch Queen and host of the Abundant Accountant podcast, talks about her passion for fitness and how it improves her life both…
What's Your "And"?298: Ben Westbrook is an Accountant & Craftsman [podcast]
Ben Westbrook returns to the podcast from episode #107 to talk about his new hobby, crafting! Ben shares with us some of the crafts he has worked on lately and…
What's Your "And"?297: Jackeline Valez is a Tech Sales Director & Ashtanga Yogi [podcast]
Jackeline Velez talks about her transformation from having no hobbies and lacking fulfillment in life to discovering yoga, changing her habits, and finding a…
What's Your "And"?296: Scott Usher is an Accountant & Actor [podcast]
Scott Usher returns to the podcast from episode #61 to talk about his recent performances as a theatre actor, how having connections with colleagues can make…
What's Your "And"?295: Max Eckstein is a COO & Aussie Rules Football Player [podcast]
Max Eckstein talks about how he discovered Aussie Rules Football and how his experiences in playing have helped him become more resilient to challenges and a…
What's Your "And"?294: Byron Patrick is a VP & Horse Farmer [podcast]
Byron returns to the podcast from episode #64 to talk about his latest project with expanding his barn, buying a new horse, and his newfound hobby with his…
What's Your "And"?293: Danielle Supkis Cheek is a Forensics Accountant & Sewer [podcast]
Danielle Supkis Cheek talks about how her grandfather, who was a tailor before working for NASA, got her into sewing and how she rediscovered her passion for…
What's Your "And"?292: Chris Ekimoff is an Investigative Accountant & Podcaster [podcast]
Chris Ekimoff returns to the podcast to talk about his new hobbies with running and starting his new podcast, inSecurities. He also talks about what he does…
What's Your "And"?291: Phil Gerbyshak is a Sales Trainer & Pinball Wizard [podcast]
Phil Gerbyshak, VP of Sales Training at Vector Solutions, geeks out on pinball and how it helps with multi-tasking and strategic thinking in his job!
What's Your "And"?290: Amy Vetter is a Keynote Speaker & Yogi & Boxer [podcast]
Amy Vetter returns to the podcast from episode 104 to talk about her passions in yoga and playing bass guitar as well as taking on a new hobby in boxing! Amy…
What's Your "And"?289: Kate Johnson is a Bookkeeper & Children's Choir Director [podcast]
Kate Johnson talks about how she went from having little formal experience in singing and teaching to directing her church's children's choir group! She also…
What's Your "And"?288: Tim Cowley is an Accountant & Rubgy Player & Board Game Player [podcast]
Tim Cowley returns to the podcast from episode 91 to talk about how his passions for rugby and board games help with developing relationships with clients and…
What's Your "And"?287: Jim Laing is a Regional Controller & Former Pro Hockey Player [podcast]
Jim Laing talks about his lifelong passion for hockey, and his time as a professional hockey player as well as being drafted into the NHL! He also talks about…
What's Your "And"?286: Sammie Johannes is an Account Manager & Powerlifter [podcast]
Sammie Johannes returns to the podcast from episode 93 to talk about her continued passion for powerlifting, recent accomplishments, and how her company, Xero…
What's Your "And"?285: Gail Perry is a CPA & Movie Buff & Writer [podcast]
Gail Perry is a woman who can say she has done a lot of awesome things! She talks about how she transitioned from having a music major in college to picking up…
What's Your "And"?284: Ed Kless is a Meta-Consultant & Musical Theatre Fan [podcast]
Ed Kless, Senior Director from Sage, returns to the podcast from episode 92 to talk about his passions for baseball and musical theatre. Ed shares with us how…
What's Your "And"?283: Mariette Martinez is a Financial Educator & Salsa Dancer [podcast]
Mariette Martinez talks about her early days dancing at rave parties, putting together the salsa popup dance party at a conference, and what it takes to build…
What's Your "And"?281: David Kendall is a CEO & Attorney & Cyclist [podcast]
John visits David Kendall, Founder and CEO of Bold Legal, at his office in Denver, Colorado to talk about how his passion for cyclocross and his career as an…
What's Your "And"?280: Eric Johnson is a CEO & Basketball Coach [podcast]
Eric Johnson, CEO of Nintex, returns to the podcast from episode 49 to talk about his newfound passion in coaching for his kids' basketball teams as well as…
What's Your "And"?279: Mike Whitmire is an Accountant & Baseball Fan & Woodworker [podcast]
Mike Whitmire talks about the five components of his life including his passions for baseball and golfing as well as his home and work lives. He also talks…
What's Your "And"?278: Misty Megia is a Creative Producer & Theater Nerd [podcast]
Misty Megia returns to the podcast from episode 23 to talk about her shift in theater work as a director and producer. She also talks about how her work in…
What's Your "And"?277: Erin Kidd is an Accountant & Writer [podcast]
Erin Kidd talks about how she found her passion for writing when she first started at Thompson Greenspon and how she found it to be a great way to communicate…
What's Your "And"?276: Rebecca Kelley is an Accountant & Baker [podcast]
Rebecca returns to the podcast from episode 62 to talk about her new passion in baking! She tells us how she got into baking, sharing recipes in the office…
What's Your "And"?275: Emily Bartlett is an Accountant & Volunteer Firefighter [podcast]
Emily Bartlett talks about being a volunteer firefighter in her hometown of Mason, Michigan and how it affects her job as an accountant for the city. She also…
What's Your "And"?274: Maya Townsend is a Consultant & Chocolate Connoisseur [podcast]
Maya Townsend returns to the podcast from episode 40 to talk about her latest ventures in chocolate including facilitating an annual conference, hosting a…
What's Your "And"?273: Jared Robbins is an Accountant & Soccer Player [podcast]
Jared Robbins talks about his passion for soccer, how it has helped build the work ethic that he applies in the office, and how the leadership of his firm is…
What's Your "And"?272: Paul Meissner is an Accountant & Curler & Golfer [podcast]
Paul Meissner returns to the podcast from episode 88 to talk about his continued passion in curling, finding a new hobby in golf, giving up umpiring, and why…
What's Your "And"?271: Shaun Hunley is a Technical Editor & Comedian [podcast]
Shaun Hunley talks about getting into comedy and how it helped him overcome shyness in the office. He also discusses how he overcame the fear of what other…
What's Your "And"?270: Christine DeAngelis is a CPA & Holistic Health Enthusiast [podcast]
Christine DeAngelis returns to the podcast from episode 28 to talk about her new career change that combines her passion for holistic health and her skills as…
What's Your "And"?269: Joel Ungar is an Accountant & Cyclist [podcast]
Joel Ungar shares some powerful experiences participating in the Wish a Mile cycling marathons for the Make a Wish Foundation. He also tells us how his passion…
What's Your "And"?268: Ron Seigneur is an Accountant & Clown [podcast]
John visits Ron's office in Denver to follow up on his latest adventures as part of the Distinguished Clown Brigade, taking on the role of Santa Claus, and…
What's Your "And"?267: Tim Smith is a Valuation Principal & Triathlete [podcast]
Tim Smith talks about his experiences as a triathlete and how those experiences help him mentally prepare for the tough challenges he faces both in and out of…
What's Your "And"?266: Cindy Schroeder is a Bookkeeper & Disnerd [podcast]
Cindy Schroeder returns to the podcast from episode 76 to update us on her Disney adventures and how it has influenced the experience she offers to her clients!
What's Your "And"?265: Stephen Pollock is an Accountant & NASCAR Fan [podcast]
Stephen talks about his passion for motorsports and shares some of his experiences spectating the racetrack! He also talks about how he realized his passion…
What's Your "And"?264: Scott Duda is a CPA & Golfer & Ohio State Buckeyes Fan [podcast]
Scott returns to the podcast from episode 78 to talk about his ongoing passion for Buckeyes football and how he utilizes his favorite football team, his…
What's Your "And"?263: Mark Violi is a Digital Marketing Professional & Actor & Playwright [podcast]
Mark Violi been in over 25 plays also movies and TV. He is a member of SAG-AFTRA. Mark also writes screenplays and has optioned several scripts to Hollywood as…
What's Your "And"?262: Kevin Yeanoplos is an Accountant & Ragnar Relay Runner [podcast]
Kevin Yeanoplos returns to the podcast from episode 17 to share with us his recent experiences in his hobby of road trips visiting historical musical landmarks…
What's Your "And"?261: Ryan Lazanis is CPA & CrossFit Athlete & Traveler [podcast]
Ryan talks about how getting into CrossFit and travelling has helped him power through his more stressful periods of running an accounting firm! He also talks…
What's Your "And"?260: Joseph Rugger is an Accountant & Traveler [podcast]
Joseph is back on the podcast from episode 44 to talk about his return to full-time public accounting, his latest trips around the globe, and how the culture…