Punch Out With Katie and Kerry

By day, Ashley Faus is the Head of Lifecycle Marketing Portfolio at Atlassian. By night (and weekend), she's a kiteboarder, musical theater performer, and survivor of some truly epic wardrobe malfunctions. In this episode of Punch Out with Katie and Kerry, we talk with Ashley about the steep learning curve of kiteboarding, why "punching out" is a life-saving skill on the water, and her "almost" Br...

Brian Piper is an author, keynote speaker, and the Director of Content Strategy and Assessment at the University of Rochester. But he's also a man who's spent decades jumping out of perfectly good airplanes. In this episode of Punch Out with Katie and Kerry, we talk with Brian about his 3,000+ skydive career, the terrifying reality of "proximity flying," and why his first wedding involved a format...

By day, Kristin Sundin Brandt is the President and Owner of Sundin Marketing, a communications pro, and a working mom. But on the trails and roads of New England, she's an amateur athlete with a collection of seven (and counting) bicycles. In this episode of Punch Out with Katie and Kerry, we talk with Kristin about her love of mountain biking, the "no-pedal" bike mystery, and why she firmly belie...

By day, Liz Kit is a senior marketing and communications manager in the corporate software world. But when the work day ends, she steps into the spotlight as "Leeza," a professional belly dancer. In this episode of Punch Out with Katie and Kerry, we explore how Liz's childhood fascination with Middle Eastern cultures — inspired by her father's career — blossomed into a lifelong passion for dance....

Some people use rocks to level a wobbly table, but Louise Brogan uses them to travel back in time. In this episode of Punch Out with Katie and Kerry, we talk with Louise Brogan about her passion for megalithic standing stones, portal tombs, and dolmens. From trekking through muddy farmers' fields in Northern Ireland to dodging curious "Gen Z" cows, Louise shares how she turned a curiosity about 6,...

Would you spend six weeks in Lisbon? With your small children? You'd be surprised how doable a family sojourn abroad can be! In this episode of Punch Out with Katie and Kerry, you meet Donna Mostrom, founder and content writer at Damn Smart Marketing. Donna's a content creator for tech and finance as well as a mom of two and a self-proclaimed "professional a-hole" with a deep love for travel, yoga...

In this episode of Punch Out with Katie and Kerry, we welcome back Chris Brogan, Chief of Staff at Appfire, New York Times bestselling author of 10 books, and seasoned public speaker. Join us as we get into Chris's passion for street photography, travel, and creating photo books. In this episode we learned: How street photography differs from other kinds of photography. What camera gear you need t...

In this episode of Punch Out with Katie and Kerry, we chat with Kindra Cantrell, founder of Pink Moon Illumine. Kindra is a brand leader, creative strategist, and content creator, but in this conversation, we focus on her offbeat passions, including tearing up the track as "Barbie-Barian" in roller derby. Join us for an inspiring chat about finding balance between the adrenaline-fueled world of ro...

If you're a fan of strategy games, outdoor adventures, or simply want to hear a unique story of riding out the pandemic while living abroad, this episode is for you!  On this episode of Punch Out with Katie and Kerry, we chat with Matt Snodgrass, a marketing leader, community builder, and adventure seeker. Matt shares his passion for board games, painting miniatures, and leading community-driven m...

How many times have you donated blood? Because Tony Gnau, founder and chief storytelling officer at T60 Productions and T60 Health has been doing it for decades! In this episode of Punch Out with Katie and Kerry, we chat with Tony — a three-time Emmy winner, keynote speaker, and Amazon #1 bestselling author — about his love for cooking, travel, and sports memorabilia, as well as his 30-year commit...

How far would you go to host your own server environment?  In this episode of Punch Out with Katie and Kerry , we talk with Rodney Nissen about home labs, playing Factorio, and finding time outside. Rodney, AKA "The JIRA Guy,"  is a Sr. Atlassian Toolsmith, Blogger, and Atlassian Certified Expert. In this episode we learned: How playing online games involving math can actually help you relax Why R...

Are you a history buff?  In this episode of Punch Out with Katie and Kerry , we talk with Ray Sheen about learning historical dances and participating in war reenactments. Ray consults in Digital Transformation, Project Management, Innovation, and ESG. In this episode we learned: What skills you need to have game at historical dance events  like regency balls and assemblies. Whether or not you can...

Have you ever thought about turning your hobby into a business? In this episode of Punch Out with Katie and Kerry , we talk with Nicole D'Alonzo about staying healthy when short on time, winding down with finance movies, and hanging out with housewives. Nicole is Co-Founder, Social Fresh & App Creator, 19 Minute Yoga. In this episode we learned: Why 19 mins are better than 30 when you want to work...

Do you collect something no one would expect? In this episode of Punch Out with Katie and Kerry , we talk with Brian Fanzo about his oddball collection, hockey, and raising three daughters. Brian is the Host of NFT 365 and a Digital Futurist Professional Speaker.   In this episode we learned: How many Wheaties boxes it takes to fill a suburban home What it's like being outnumbered by daughters Whe...

Have you thought about turning your biggest fear into your biggest passion? In this episode of Punch Out with Katie and Kerry , we talk with Rehgan Avon about learning to scuba dive and how it's changed her life. Reghan is Co-founder & CEO of Ikonos, Founder & CEO of Women in Analytics.  In this episode we learned: How she turned her fear of water into a new passion How learning to scuba dive led...

Have you ever wanted to just pack up and hit the road? In this episode of Punch Out with Katie and Kerry , we talk with Rachel Wright about ditching her condo for the RV life. Rachel is an Atlassian Consultant and Jira Service Manager. In this episode we learned: How to prepare for life in an RV Why you should plan your trip around food Lessons learned from the road (like you might need new tires...

Do you know the difference between whiskey and bourbon? In this episode of Punch Out with Katie and Kerry , we talk with the inimitable Jason Falls about his love of bourbon, documentaries, and sports photography. Jason is a digital marketing keynote speaker, an influence marketing thought leader, and digital strategist at Cornett, an advertising agency based in Kentucky.  In this episode we learn...

Lots of us made mix tapes when we were teenagers. But do you still make a playlist for every occasion? Because Cathy McPhillips does! In this episode of Punch Out with Katie and Kerry , we talk with Cathy  about how music keeps her motivated, her volunteer work (and the incredibly moving story behind it), and how she stays so fit. Cathy is the vice president of marketing at the Content Marketing I...

What if you woke up one day and decided to compete in a beauty pageant? And what if you won and became Mrs. Maryland? In this episode of Punch Out with Katie and Kerry , we talk with Stacey Miller about her competitive streak, if her game consoles are neglected, and eating chicken and broccoli from a baggie on the go. Stacey is the sr. director of communications at Auto Care Association.  In this...

Do you ever think about how your hobbies impact your overall quality of life? In this episode of Punch Out with Katie and Kerry , we talk with Ekaterina Walter about how she detoxes from work, which exotic animals she's interacted with, and how she grounds herself in nature. Ekaterina is a marketing innovator, bestselling author, and international speaker.  In this episode we learned: Why Ekaterin...

Could you survive off the grid? (Kerry thinks "off the grid" means no room service, so that's a no from her.) In this episode of Punch Out with Katie and Kerry , we talk with Wesley Faulkner about homesteading, what kind of sci-fi he's into, and his love of podcasts and continual learning. Wesley is the developer advocate at Daily.co. In this episode we learned: How many animals Wesley's family is...

Roses are red, violets are blue, I don't know how, to write a haiku. Do you? In this episode of Punch Out with Katie and Kerry , we talk with Chloë Forbes-Kindlen about how she expresses herself, her short but glorious stint as a DJ, and how she takes care of herself from the inside out. Chloë is an online business strategist and Squarespace website designer.  In this episode we learned: Her poeti...

Do you know where your family came from? You might be surprised! There are secrets hidden in your DNA, waiting to be discovered. In this episode of Punch Out with Katie and Kerry , we talk with Tamar Weinberg about genetic genealogy, self-care, and smell therapy. Tamar is a professional hustler and bestselling author.  In this episode we learned: How she got the idea for "The Adoptees Guide"   Wha...

Can you parlay daily walks into a lucrative career? YES, you can! In this episode of Punch Out with Katie and Kerry , we talk with Carol and Steve Garfield about scoring free trips to the Super Bowl, how their daily walks keep them connected to the world, and the interesting places their investments have led. Steve is a writer, photographer, and traveler. Carol is an angel investor, traveler, and...

When trying new things, do you jump in with both feet or wade in slowly? In this episode of Punch Out with Katie and Kerry , we talk with Michael Port about his wide variety of physical hobbies, his former life as an actor, and whether he's licensed to captain a boat. Michael is co-founder and CEO of Heroic Public Speaking Worldwide.  In this episode we learned: How Michael got into competitive ha...