The AND Podcast

April Obersteller

The AND Podcast brings together leaders, makers, and thinkers who live beyond the limits of either/or. These are the real, unfiltered conversations about identity, leadership, creativity, and life where contradictions aren’t something to fix, but something to embrace. Here, we unpack what it means to lead with courage, live with depth, and thrive in the tension of AND.

  1. 4h ago

    Customer Experience AND Employee Experience with Lisa Pritchard and Luke Horadam

    What happens when leaders stop treating customer experience and employee experience as separate conversations? In the final episode of our Customer Experience AND Employee Experience series, April is joined by two former teammates turned lifelong friends, Lisa and Luke, along with AND Podcast co-host Ivy Ford, to revisit the transformation that helped shape their careers at YETI. Together, they pull back the curtain on what it really looked like to build a culture where people came first, customers felt it, and business results followed. They share stories of impossible seasons, unforgettable leadership lessons, the power of onboarding with intention, leading without fear, and why no one succeeds alone.

    1h 12m

  2. Jun 23

    Customer Experience AND Employee Experience with Trent Carrier

    In this episode, executive leader Trent Carrier shares why trust is the foundation of both strong teams and strong businesses. We explore how care and accountability work together, why the best leaders coach to outcomes instead of micromanaging, and how investing in people creates a ripple effect that extends to customers, culture, and long-term success.

    1h 6m

  3. Jun 16

    Customer Experience AND Employee Experience with Chris Johnston

    This week, April sits down with Adoreboard founder and CEO Chris Johnston to explore the connection between trust, emotion, customer experience, and business performance. From building a startup through multiple pivots to helping global brands turn feedback into action, Chris shares why the smallest insights often create the biggest impact and how listening well can transform both people and organizations.

    1h 10m

  4. Jun 9

    Customer Experience AND Employee Experience - April's Story

    In this solo episode, April shares her journey from weddings to YETI, woom and now AND. She share the lesson that changed everything: customer experience and employee experience are inseparable. She breaks down the moments that shaped her career, the connection between thriving teams and loyal customers, and the tangible steps leaders can take to build organizations where both people and performance thrive.

    54 min

  5. Jun 2

    Customer Experience AND Employee Experience with Lauren Kershner

    In this episode, April sits down with hospitality entrepreneur Lauren Kershner to explore the powerful connection between customer experience and employee experience. From building multiple thriving businesses in Sonoma wine country to creating a culture centered on generosity, community, and daily family meals, Lauren shares how investing in people creates a ripple effect that touches customers, teams, and entire communities. Together, they discuss leadership, hospitality, the power of gathering around a table, and why sometimes the simplest practices create the most meaningful impact. A conversation full of heart, wisdom, and a reminder that when we care deeply for our people, everyone thrives.

    51 min

  6. May 31

    Roots AND Wings with Shelley Seale

    In this episode, writer, author, and storyteller Shelley Seale shares her journey from a traditional upbringing to a life intentionally built around creativity, travel, purpose, and impact. Together, we explore reinvention, finding the courage to listen to your inner voice, and the power of embracing the parts of yourself that make you different. A conversation about honoring your roots, spreading your wings, and refusing to bury your light.

    1h 3m

  7. May 31

    Creative AND Structured with Trish Olives

    In this episode, Trish Olives shares her journey from aspiring comedy writer to creative leader, unpacking the reality behind great ideas: creativity thrives when paired with structure. We explore mentorship, creative problem-solving, building environments where people can do their best work, and why everyone is more creative than they think. A conversation about designing a life, career, and creative practice that makes space for both inspiration and action.

    53 min

  8. May 20

    Roots AND Wings with Ateya Rana

    For this episode of The AND Podcast, we are exploring Roots AND Wings with the incredible Ateya Rana. A woman whose story is a powerful reminder that we can honor where we come from while still building a life that stretches far beyond what was expected of us. Born in Pakistan and arriving in the U.S. at 19 with big dreams, Ateya shares her journey of resilience, reinvention, leadership, motherhood, and finding the courage to fully become herself. This conversation is about identity, legacy, burnout, bravery, and the people who become the wind beneath our wings.

    56 min
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About

The AND Podcast brings together leaders, makers, and thinkers who live beyond the limits of either/or. These are the real, unfiltered conversations about identity, leadership, creativity, and life where contradictions aren’t something to fix, but something to embrace. Here, we unpack what it means to lead with courage, live with depth, and thrive in the tension of AND.

Information

  • Creator
    April Obersteller
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © April Obersteller
  • Show Website
    The AND Podcast

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