Tea Work

In this episode, Adam Moreau and Grant Banko did not have a guest available so they decided to just talk about random topics and catch up. This episode can also be found on our YouTube channel. ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3y42BgEgNe6ckGc9jEGtig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

MBA-trained operator and strategist Sam Lister joins Grant Banko and Adam Moreau on the Tea Work Podcast for a sharp, no-fluff conversation on leadership, reinvention, and building systems that actually scale. From tackling complex business problems to aligning teams around clear metrics, Sam shares the surprising parallels between case-study theory and real-world execution, how resilience turns s...

Former pitcher turned stand-up comic Stephen Chamblee joins Grant Banko and Adam Moreau for a laugh-filled conversation on failure, reinvention, and why life’s best material often comes from its toughest innings. From throwing curveballs on the mound to delivering punchlines on stage, Stephen shares the surprising parallels between pitching in pressure moments and performing in front of a crowd, h...

Paul Johnson, entrepreneur, nonprofit founder, and board member at Service Dogs Saving Lives, joins Grant Banko and Adam Moreau for a deeply personal and inspiring conversation on resilience, purpose, and finding meaning after unimaginable loss. In 2015, Paul tragically lost his eldest son. That loss became a turning point. In 2022, he and his wife Linda co-founded Service Dogs Saving Lives (SDSL)...

Welcome to Questioning Questions with Quinnten, the podcast where curiosity takes center stage. Together, we’ll challenge assumptions, explore deeper meanings, and ask the questions behind the questions. Ready to rethink what you know? 

Rod Thompson, General Manager at ADESA and a U.S. Air Force veteran, joins Adam Moreau and Grant Banko for a compelling conversation on leadership, adaptability, and purpose in today’s fast-moving business world. From his early days in the military to leading national sales strategies in the automotive remarketing industry, Rod shares how discipline, integrity, and relationship-building have guide...

Gabriel Lindh, co-founder of NordicDudes, joins Adam Moreau and Grant Banko for an insightful conversation on blending Nordic heritage with modern entrepreneurship. From his early days in aviation to launching a lifestyle brand that celebrates Scandinavian minimalism and Viking spirit, Gabriel shares how discipline, storytelling, and cultural identity have shaped his journey. He opens up about bal...

Suaz, genre-blending musical artist and creative force, joins the conversation with Adam Moreau and Grant Banko. Suaz shares his inspiring journey—rising from humble beginnings to carving out a unique space in the music world with authenticity and heart. Through honest reflections on self-doubt, creative resilience, and staying grounded amidst the noise, Suaz offers a raw look at what it means to...

Jason Smith, founder of Fit in Midlife, joins the conversation with Adam Moreau and Grant Banko. Jason shares his powerful story of transformation—shifting from an overworked executive to a passionate advocate for fitness, health, and balance in midlife. Through candid reflections on burnout, family, and rediscovering purpose, Jason offers actionable insights for anyone looking to reclaim their en...

Bracha Goetz, author of The Mother Who Always Said Yes and dozens of children’s books, joins the conversation with Adam Moreau and Grant Banko. Bracha shares her journey of overcoming food addictions, finding deep spiritual meaning, and living a life rooted in gratitude and joy. An avid writer and speaker, Bracha’s work combines playful storytelling with profound insights into the human soul, offe...

Tyler Kania, author of The Maniac With No Knees, joins the conversation with Adam Moreau and Grant Banko. Tyler suffers from Bipolar I Disorder, and his rugby career has been marred by the very rare and traumatic ruptured patellar tendon, twice. He is an avid reader, and writer, and his first book, The Maniac with No Knees, is an exciting, and introspective memoir, that dives deep into the severit...

Wes Azzaidani, the creator of comic book series “Tales of Khayr”, joins the conversation with Adam Moreau and Grant Banko. Wes discusses his inspiration stemming from reading the classics, specifically the readings of the historical figure Radu, the Muslim brother of Vlad the Impaler. He also gets into his early career in corporate America and what finally made him take the leap and go all in on t...

Ally Carda, Professional Softball Player, joins the conversation with Adam Moreau and Grant Banko. Ally has been a member of the USA women’s national softball team since 2015. She shares her story of growth she has gone through during her career, from being burnt out towards the end of her college career to falling back in love with the game and going to play in Japan. While she is still playing p...

Victoria Gallagher, a Certified Master Hypnotist, NLP Trainer, Transformation Meditation Teacher and Law of Attraction Expert, joins the conversation with Adam Moreau and Grant Banko. Victoria discusses her transition from the financial sector to becoming a hypnotist. She is also a published author, public speaker, podcast host, and has her own hypnosis app, Believe: Hypnosis to Manifest. The disc...

Randall Thompson, Creator and Co-Founder of Dugout Mugs, joins the conversation with Adam Moreau and Grant Banko. Randall discusses how and when he originally came up with the idea of the Dugout Mug. He also gets into the struggles he faced throughout the process of building a business as a young entrepreneur.  Randall’s Instagram: ⁠@randallbthompson⁠ Randall’s LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/...

Lance Brozdowski, player development analyst for Marquee Sports Network, joins the conversation with Adam Moreau and Grant Banko. Lance discusses his transition from being an accountant at a big 4 firm to going to journalism school and eventually getting into sports broadcasting.  Lance’s Instagram: ⁠@lancebroz⁠ Lance’s X: ⁠@LanceBroz⁠ Lance’s YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@lancebroz⁠   This e...

Neil Rogers, author of ⁠ Bar Tips: Everything I Needed to Know in Sales, I Learned Behind the Bar ⁠ and co-founder of Positive Activity, joins the conversation with Adam Moreau and Grant Banko. Neil discusses his career in sales and how the idea for his book and company came about.  Neil’s Instagram: ⁠@neilrogerspositiveactivity⁠ Positive Activity Instagram: ⁠@positiveactivitytm⁠ Positive Activity...

Ollie Joseph, singer and songwriter, joins the conversation with Adam Moreau and Grant Banko. Ollie was born in Tokyo, Japan and was exposed to many genres of music as a child. He released his first single to all streaming platforms back in 2016. He discusses the journey of becoming a musician and his upcoming music tour, Better Late Than Never, in February 2025.  Ollie’s music can be found on Spo...

Ben Parten, author and assistant professor at Georgia Southern University, joins the conversation with Adam Moreau and Grant Banko. Ben talks about his book, Somewhere Towards Freedom , which comes out in January 2025. He gets into the details of how he fell in love with history and writing growing up and the whole process to finish a book.  Ben’s publisher is ⁠Simon & Schuster⁠ , where you ca...

Cory Moreau, Adam’s wife, joins the conversation with Adam Moreau and Grant Banko to debrief all the events leading up to and that happened during their wedding. They both share the ups and downs of wedding planning and what advice they would give themselves if they could do it over again.  This episode can also be found on our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3y42Bg...

Mary Erickson, artist, joins the conversation with Adam Moreau and Grant Banko. Mary shares her story of how she found her passion in painting and the unique path to becoming an artist. She currently has studios in Marshville, NC and Venice, FL. She also hosts a summer retreat in Port Clyde, ME for artists to get a change of location and work together on their art. To learn more about Mary’s art p...

Madeline Hileman, DMV Emergency Medicine Veterinarian, joins the conversation with Adam Moreau and Grant Banko. Madeline shares her journey through veterinarian school and what her day to day looks like now as an emergency vet, mainly cats and dogs, in Salt Lake City.  Madeline’s Instagram: ⁠@maddoghileman⁠ This episode can also be found on our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com...

Brenden Curcio, CEO of ShortStaf, joins the conversation with Adam Moreau and Grant Banko. Brenden shares his experience in the financial services industry, coaching baseball and soccer, and now his role as CEO of ShortStaf. ShortStaf is an on-demand staffing app for hotels, resorts, retail, restaurants, and more. To learn more about ShortStaf their website is ⁠https://shortstaf.com/⁠   ShortStaf...

Jacob Fassler, Senior Data Scientist at Amazon Web Services (AWS), joins the conversation with Adam Moreau and Grant Banko. Jake shares his experience in the Air Force and how he utilized the skills acquired along the way to get to where he is today. The discussion also goes into Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how that is evolving the world today.  Jake’s Instagram: ⁠@jakefassler⁠ This episode c...

Brad Reibel, high school teacher and basketball coach, joins the conversation with Adam Moreau and Grant Banko. Brad shares his story of following his passion. During his college career he initially played division 1 soccer but realized basketball was his true passion and transferred. After graduating from college he got a job at Aon and very quickly realized corporate america was not for him. He...