It's Christmas Day! We've finally made it to the end of 2020 so I wanted to take a moment to recap what a year it's been on the show. We've had so many great guests sharing their "And"–from rollerblading to NASCAR to ju-jitsu and even two volunteer firefighters! Thank you for subscribing to this podcast to hear about the "And" of other professionals and how that applies to their work. If you or someone you know has an "And"–that hobby or passion or interest outside of work–please reach out becau...
Dec 25, 2020•7 min
Terrell Turner talks about how his desire for making meetings a more fun experience led him to his passion for creating content to creatively relay important information, tell stories and encourage people to open up and connect with each other!
Dec 23, 2020•30 min
John Bly returns to the podcast from episode 152 to talk about how he maintained his passion for traveling through the pandemic and how it has affected people being more open about their hobbies and passions!
Dec 18, 2020•18 min
Rubik Yeriazarian talks about his passion for writing accountant themed greeting cards and children’s books! He talks about how this hobby has helped him improve his marketing skills, why it’s important to have something outside of work, and his experience in opening up about his hobby in the office!
Dec 16, 2020•30 min
Ges Ray returns to the podcast from episode 171 to talk about his recent performances with his choral singing group, his opportunity to travel to New York to sing at Carnegie Hall, and how he has noticed more of an interest in people as humans in the workplace!
Dec 11, 2020•18 min
Suraya Yahaya talks about getting an RV and the adventures she has been on with her family through the past year. She also talks about how her experiences with the RV and traveling have helped her with problem solving and relating to others at work!
Dec 09, 2020•31 min
Bailey Smith, owner of Sopris Accounting Solutions LLC, returns to the podcast from episode 56 to talk about her shift to needlepointing after becoming a mother and how she is noticing a growing amount of understanding that people are more than their careers!
Dec 04, 2020•15 min
Martin Bissett, founder of The Bissett Group, talks about his hobby in researching the real St. Nicholas in who he was, his history, and how his story has been embellished over time. He also talks about the spirit of giving and how he applies it towards his work as a consultant!
Dec 02, 2020•36 min
It's the day after Thanksgiving here in the United States and I'm officially stuffed! This year hasn't been ideal for any of us but that doesn't mean that we still can't take a moment to give thanks. Thank you for subscribing to this podcast to hear about the "And" of other professionals and how that applies to their work. Thank you for sharing this message with your friends and coworkers -- and bosses, too! This is our message and it's making a difference. And finally, thank you for reading the...
Nov 27, 2020•6 min
Cloud Accounting Aficionado Kellie Parks talks about her cabin renovation projects, building her own “she-shed” office, running a cloud-based accounting firm, and how her renovation projects apply to her profession as an accountant! She also talks about her other passion for water skiing!
Nov 25, 2020•30 min
Damien returns to the podcast from episode 114 to talk about teaching his kids how to play piano, having John on his podcast, and overcoming the fear of feeling vulnerable!
Nov 20, 2020•22 min
Tosha Anderson, founder and CEO of The Charity CFO, talks about her passion for traveling around the world with her family and how it played a major role in motivating her to start her own firm and establish a company culture that allows her and her colleagues to pursue their hobbies!
Nov 18, 2020•32 min
Jason returns to the podcast from episode 113 to talk about his recent shows with his band, having clients hear his music on the radio, and how the pandemic has both affected his music and his workplace culture.
Nov 13, 2020•21 min
Greg Tirico talks about his passion for music and playing drums! He also talks about how music is an easy topic to get clients and colleagues to open up about themselves and encourage them to share more!
Nov 11, 2020•35 min
Mathew returns to the podcast from episode 122 to talk about his shift from choreographer to playwright, recovering from his business falling apart, and how What’s Your And is an influence on his new play!
Nov 06, 2020•20 min
Sal Rezai, founder of Accounting by Sal, talks about her passion for hula hooping and how it has helped with her physical confidence fostering relationships with clients! She also talks about how having a hobby outside of work can help provide a purpose for yourself!
Nov 04, 2020•25 min
Hannah returns to the podcast from episode 141 to talk about her latest hobbies in gardening and DIY crafting projects. She also talks about why she decided to step away from the fiddle and how she has been more aware of people sharing their passions in the office!
Oct 30, 2020•20 min
David Jenyns talks about his passion for Jiu-Jitsu, setting it aside and returning to it after several years, and how it has helped him become a disciplined business owner!
Oct 28, 2020•32 min
Dr. Sean Stein Smith returns to the podcast to talk about his shift in passions from drumming to creative writing and how this passion has helped with communication skills in the office! He also talks about how it’s important to give your brain a break from work to focus on other things!
Oct 23, 2020•16 min
Amanda Aguillard talks about her passion for backpacking and how it has helped with facing adversaries and establishing relationships with clients! She also talks about how technology has allowed her to run her business, maintain client connections, and continue to pursue her passion!
Oct 21, 2020•30 min
Mark Lee returns to the podcast from episode 136 to talk about his continued passion for magic, standing out an individual, and how he pivoted his business during the pandemic!
Oct 16, 2020•19 min
Joel Lacayo talks about his passion for charity and non-profit work helping fellow immigrants like himself find contacts and develop professional skills for building careers!
Oct 14, 2020•34 min
Josh Lance returns to the podcast from episode 125 to talk about his continued passion for brewing beer and wine and how his passion applies to the type of clients he works for! He also talks about recently getting into cooking at home and how it is important to have something outside of work especially during the pandemic!
Oct 09, 2020•20 min
Heather Smith talks about her passion for traveling around the world and how it helps her with developing relationships and standing out among the competition!
Oct 07, 2020•23 min
Ryan Bartholomee returns to the podcast from episode 163 to talk about his continued passion for building Lego figures with his family, live tweeting, and some of the shows that have recently featured his tweets! He also talks about how his Lego figures are conversation starters in the office and what Shenandoah does to encourage an open culture at work!
Oct 02, 2020•19 min
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 why its good to have a passion outside of the office!
Sep 30, 2020•28 min
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 taking time for yourself!
Sep 25, 2020•27 min
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 serves the need of expanding a network of other affected by it! Scott also talks about how he got this group started, what it provides, and how it has affected his life in the office!
Sep 23, 2020•27 min
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 leader to be open and vulnerable to make an impact within your organization!
Sep 18, 2020•20 min
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 about why she felt this was the best hobby for her and why the individual sets the tone in a company!
Sep 16, 2020•30 min
