What's Your "And"?

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 ballet class! She also talks about how a negative reaction to sharing a passion can hurt morale and productivity!

Scott has been at Conrad Siegel since 1995, where he helps clients design and run their defined contribution retirement plans, and to understand their fiduciary responsibilities. Scott works mainly with 401(k)-type plans and ESOPs, and does a fair bit of business development as well. He especially enjoys the public speaking, writing and networking that he does as a part of his work! Scott returns...

Shannon is a litigator practicing primarily in the products liability, toxic torts, government contracts, and financial services spaces. He loves the people he works with and the work is (usually) pretty exciting. However, music and cars have always been his passion. He has been a musician for as long as he can remember. "I was playing 'drums' on pots and pans on the kitchen floor before I could c...

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 applies her passion for juggling into her presentations!

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 peaceful. Seth enjoys spending time with his family and exercising. Seth talks about overcoming shingles at the age of 35 through swimming and how he promotes a culture of sharing experiences in the office as a partner at his firm!

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 shifting her business towards consulting.

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 passions with Drone Photography and Scuba Diving. Dave and John talk about the connection of his hobbies and his job through risk assessment, how the firm encourages their employees to share their passions among one another, and how both an organ...

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 us about her latest venture as the assistant coach and designated motivator for the Eastern Connecticut State University softball team!

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 easier to default to a 'technical mode' in the office and how his early learning difficulties helped him develop the ability to establish relationships!

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 firm experience working in human resources, recruiting, training and development, technology and practice management. Jim returns to the podcast from episode 20 to talk about his latest car purchase, enjoying his quality time fly fishing, and...

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 for running and how it taught him discipline and commitment that he applies to his career as an accountant! Dan also shares his agonizing experience of running a 50 mile marathon and why it is not recommended for everyone!

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 has affected her personally and professionally with helping others accomplish their bucket list items!

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 consultant, and corporate trainer. He now supports clients with tax planning, investor relations, due diligence, and financial projections. He enjoys working in a high-performance environment while keeping the team motivated through humor and...

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 well as golfing, and his family! Greg gives us an update on how he has been encouraging his team at the office to participate in outdoor events participating in the USGA Senior Open!

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 Viaggio Partners, a remote staffing company focused specifically on connecting accountants with fulfilling remote career opportunities, while helping CPA firms address their work compression and talent acquisition and retention challenges....

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 the changes in her work schedule, achieving a good work/life balance, and how it has benefited her personal and professional life!

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 his passion for motocross and how he uses it to promote his ideals of persistence and commitment! Also, John shares what he doesn't like about the accounting industry!

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 practice for over 10 years at a big (then) 5 accounting firm and 2 small local firms. Auburn football fan Amy Cooper returns to the podcast from episode 42 to talk about some of the recent games she has been to and how her students show the...

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. So, when she moved to the USA, she made sure that yoga stayed in her life. She is a Risk Assurance Experienced Associate at PwC. Natalia tells John the many benefits of yoga; mentally, spiritually, and physically as well as how it has helped...

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 their passion with others in her Checkbooks classes!

Chris Macksey, Operations Manager for Prix Fixe Accounting, talks about the differences in culture between the corporate world and the restaurant world. He also talks some of the many skills that can overlap from cooking to accounting!

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 for Louie Anderson! John and Dave discuss what compelled John to get into comedy.

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 skills in engaging new clients and improving presentations! She also discusses how Goldin Peiser & Peiser encourages employees to participate in non-profits and share personal experiences!

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 Film Festival, and promoting diversity and inclusion in the CPA profession, despite having to put her running on hold due to injury.

After a decade in teaching & researching international politics, Jeremy realized he most enjoyed consulting with students about their career, business, & financial futures one-on-one. Now he works with clients, advising them on small business & personal finance through his accounting practice. An Enrolled Agent, he handles tax preparation, tax planning, & accounting for realtors, freelancers, & fa...