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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"?259: Madeline Pratt is a CEO & Yoga Instructor [podcast]
Madeline Pratt, founder and CEO of Fearless In Training and Womxn Talk Money, talks about how her passion for fitness and yoga has helped her achieve balance…
What's Your "And"?258: Brian Wagner is an Accountant & Fly Fisherman [podcast]
Brian Wagner returns to the podcast from episode 74 to talk about his recent retirement, steelhead fly fishing in Alaska, and why workplace culture has to come…
What's Your "And"?257: Ilya Radzinsky is a CMO & Skier [podcast]
Ilya talks about his passion for skiing and how his balance on risk assessment applies both in the office and on the mountains. He also talks about how…
What's Your "And"?256: Drew Carrick is a CPA & Rapper [podcast]
Drew is the AVP for Finance at LIU, and the founder of The Rapping CPA – a creative content development service for businesses, individuals and organizations…
What's Your "And"?255: J Keith is a CPA & Painter [podcast]
J Keith, VP of Corporate Development at Pax8, has always tried to be creative in everything thing that he does. As a CPA, his creativity is focused on how he…
What's Your "And"?254: Belicia Cespedes is a CPA & Snowboarder [podcast]
Belicia returns to the podcast from episode 37 to update us on her latest hobbies including snowboarding, travelling, and going to the shooting range! She also…
What's Your "And"?253: Ali Metzl is a Lawyer & Marathon Runner [podcast]
Ali Metzl, a shareholder of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, talks about her passion for running marathons and how it benefits her work at the office with…
What's Your "And"?252: Jason Kalies is an Accountant & Photographer [podcast]
Jason 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…
What's Your "And"?251: Caleb Jenkins is an Accountant & Community Volunteer [podcast]
Caleb Jenkins, Leader of Client Accounting Services at RLJ Financial Services, talks about applying his technical expertise as an accountant towards community…
What's Your "And"?250: Brad Barrett is an Accountant & Financial Independence Pod [podcast]
Brad led the outwardly "successful" life into his 20s: Succeeded in school, elite university acceptance, job at a top international accounting firm, CPA…
What's Your "And"?249: Amie Kuntz is a Tax Manager & World Traveler [podcast]
Amie 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…
What's Your "And"?248: Mike Kelley is a CPA & a Hockey Player [podcast]
Mike 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…
What's Your "And"?247: Mark Goldman is a CPA & a Runner [podcast]
Mark owns MGR Accounting Recruiters, a San Antonio focused recruiting company, and Where Accountants Go, a career-content site for accounting professionals…
What's Your "And"?246: Holly DeVito is a CEO & Farmer [podcast]
Holly 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…
What's Your "And"?245: Billy Kelley is an Accountant & Hunter [podcast]
Billy 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…
What's Your "And"?244: Randy Watkins is a CPA & Music Lover [podcast]
Randy 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…
What's Your "And"?243: Bill Meyer is a Managing Partner & Rollerblader [podcast]
Bill 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…
What's Your "And"?242: Seth David is an Accountant & Video Editor [podcast]
Seth 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…
What's Your "And"?241: Jose Zavala is an Accountant & Hunter [podcast]
Jose 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…
What's Your "And"?240: Kristen Rampe is an CPA & Improv Performer [podcast]
Kristen Rampe, CPA works extensively with the accounting industry on talent retention, talent development, and partner harmony. She spent ten years in public…
What's Your "And"?239: Bob Neuman is a Business Coach & Mountain Climber [podcast]
Bob 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…
What's Your "And"?238: Lauren Thiel is an Accountant & Dancer [podcast]
Lauren 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…
What's Your "And"?237: Kathy Lawless is a Life Story Curator & Volleyball Player [podcast]
After 25 years in corporate executive leadership roles, Kathy is now a creative coach helping people capture and celebrate their life story or career legacy…
What's Your "And"?236: Andrew Tarvin is a Humor Engineer & Comedian [podcast]
Andrew 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…
What's Your "And"?235: Sean Gallagher is a Lawyer & Baseball Coach [podcast]
Sean 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…
What's Your "And"?234: Jen Gardner is a CFO & Roller Derby Player [podcast]
Jen 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…
What's Your "And"?233: Leticia Mooney is a Content Specialist & Dancer [podcast]
Leticia 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…
What's Your "And"?232: Scott Gehman is a Consultant & Camper & Mustang Driver [podcast]
Scott has been at Conrad Siegel since 1995, where he helps clients design and run their defined contribution retirement plans, and to understand their…
What's Your "And"?231: Shannon Peters is an Attorney & Car Enthusiast & Musician [podcast]
Shannon is a litigator practicing primarily in the products liability, toxic torts, government contracts, and financial services spaces. He loves the people he…
What's Your "And"?230: Jen Slaw is a Professional Speaker & Juggler [podcast]
Jen 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…
What's Your "And"?229: Seth Margolies is an Accountant & Swimmer [podcast]
Seth 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…
What's Your "And"?228: Ingrid Edsrom is the Priestess of Profits & Writer & Musi [podcast]
The Priestess of Profits, Ingrid Edstrom, returns to the podcast from episode 54 to tell us about her recent professional achievements and her journey of…
What's Your "And"?227: Dave Recchion is an Office Managing Partner & Drone Photographer & Scuba Diver [podcast]
Dave 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…
What's Your "And"?226: Dawn Brolin is an Accountant & College Softball Coach [podcast]
Dawn 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…
What's Your "And"?225: Greg Anton is an Accounting Firm CEO & a Mountain Biker [podcast]
Greg 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…
What's Your "And"?224: Jim Fahey is a CLO & Car Enthusiast [podcast]
Jim 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…
What's Your "And"?223: Dan Herron is an Accountant & Runner [podcast]
Dan 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…
What's Your "And"?222: Edie Gardner is an Accountant & Bucket List Achiever [podcast]
Edie 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…
What's Your "And"?221: Mayur Vyas is a CFO & Over dresser [podcast]
Mayur 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…
What's Your "And"?220: Greg Papineau is an Accountant & Deacon [podcast]
Deacon 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…
What's Your "And"?219: Kristen Difolco is a Consultant & Singer [podcast]
Kristen also considers herself a 'recovering CPA', having spent 10+ years in public accounting. Around the same time she got back into singing, Kristen started…
What's Your "And"?218: Rebecca Bernek is an Accountant & Motorcycle Racer [podcast]
Rebecca 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…
What's Your "And"?217: Brett Neal is an Accountant & Motocross Rider [podcast]
Brett 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…
What's Your "And"?216: Amy Cooper is an Accountant & Auburn Football Fan [podcast]
Amy 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…
What's Your "And"?215: Natalia Zhinhel is an Accountant & Yogini [podcast]
Natalia 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…
What's Your "And"?214: MB Raimondi is a CPA & Stained Glass Artist [podcast]
MB 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…
What's Your "And"?213: Chris Macksey is an Operations Manager & Chef [podcast]
Chris Macksey, Operations Manager for Prix Fixe Accounting, talks about the differences in culture between the corporate world and the restaurant world. He…
What's Your "And"?212: Dave Gilbertson is an Accountant & Comedian [podcast]
Dave 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…
What's Your "And"?211: Crystal Shin is a Business Developer & Stage Performer [podcast]
Crystal 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…
What's Your "And"?210: Rumbi Bweinofa-Petrozzello is a Forensic CPA & Edutainment Advocate [podcast]
Rumbi 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…
What's Your "And"?209: Jeremy Wells is an Accountant and Star Trek Fan [podcast]
After a decade in teaching & researching international politics, Jeremy realized he most enjoyed consulting with students about their career, business, &…
What's Your "And"?208: Greg Kyte is a Comtroller and Stand-Up Comedian [podcast]
Greg 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…
What's Your "And"?207: Delene Taylor is a Marketing Director & Social Impact Advocate [podcast[
Delene Taylor, Marketing Director for DMLO CPAs, talks about her passion for social enterprise, establishing and facilitating valuable connections, and how it…
What's Your "And"?206: Jody Padar is a Radical CPA & Reality TV Fan [podcast]
Jody Padar, the Radical CPA, returns to the podcast from episode 19 to catch us upon the latest reality TV shows that she has been recently watching and how…
What's Your "And"?205: Steve Campana is an Accountant & Line Dance Instructor [podcast]
Steve Campana, a partner at Honkamp Krueger & Co., P.C., talks about his passion for country western line dancing and also how he re-discovered another passion…
What's Your "And"?204: Bob Lung is a CFO & Fantasy Football Expert [podcast]
Bob Lung returns to the podcast for the first Follow Up Friday segment! Bob previously featured on episode 5, and returns to talk about his latest achievements…
What's Your "And"?203: Kylie Parker is an accountant & interior decorator [podcast]
Kylie Parker, a director at Lotus Accountants & an interior designer, tells us about some of the projects she has done, how it has established relationships in…
What's Your "And"?202: Stuart Hack is an accountant and a radio talk show host [podcast]
Stuart was originally featured in episode 13 discussing his passion for stand up comedy. Today, Stuart is no longer as active in stand up comedy but is now a…
What's Your "And"?201: Aaron Jaqua is an accountant & runner [podcast]
Aaron Jaqua is a CPA and Senior Tax Manager for Eide Bailly. Aaron joins us as being the first guest of "What's Your 'And'?" and talks about his passion for…
What's Your "And"?200: Introducing "What's Your 'And'?" [podcast]
John joins us to celebrate an exciting milestone of 200 episodes for the podcast and also shares with us some exciting news about the podcast, his new book and…