The Ampersand Manifesto: Multi-Passionate People Dive Deep

Jessica Wan, Executive Coach and Classical Singer
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The Ampersand Manifesto: Multi-Passionate People Dive Deep

What fuels a multi-passionate life? Jessica Wan interviews “the most interesting people at the dinner party,” who for decades have built dual careers in completely different worlds, such as science & music, technology & art, medicine & dance. The goal of this podcast is to collectively design The Ampersand Manifesto. What does it look like to be balancing two or more big pursuits? Where do we find connection points between them? And how can our multifaceted endeavors support other Ampersands and the community around us?

  1. 5 天前

    Finding Creative Freedom with Jason Park, Trumpeter, Arts Administrator, and Chef

    This week, Jessica talks with Jason Park: trumpeter, arts administrator, & chef. Jason has spent over 20 years working as a chef while also performing and teaching the trumpet. If you are in the classical music scene in the Bay Area, you've probably worked with Jason or heard him play.  He's currently the program administrator for the San Francisco Boys Chorus, Trumpeter for the San Francisco Playhouse, and a freelance stage manager and chef. Jason has had a variety of past job titles like Restaurant Manager, Bartender, Music Arranger, and many more. He also plays the Flute and French Horn. Follow Jason on Instagram @gojasonpark  ~ Are you a high achiever, a leader, or an Ampersand who's recently taken on more responsibility at work? For high-achieving professionals, Jessica Wan’s executive coaching services stand out as a rare gem. She provides strategic guidance and practical solutions, a unique offering that not only propels her clients’ careers forward but also builds their capacity for significant leadership roles in their respective sectors. Her innovative coaching techniques and personalized approach set her apart from the rest. BOOK AN INTRO CALL: ⁠https://calendly.com/jessicawancoaching/intro-call-coaching⁠⁠ Follow Jessica on LinkedIn Credits Produced and Hosted by ⁠⁠Jessica Wan⁠⁠ Co-produced, edited, and sound design by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Carlos Schmitt⁠ Theme music by ⁠⁠Denys Kyshchuk⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Stockaudios⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixaba⁠y⁠ Music samples of Jason Park with Paradigm Brass: Matt Brooks, Marc Bolin, Hall Goff, Todd Martin, Doug Morton, Jason Levis

    28 分鐘

  2. 10月9日

    Leading through Motivation with Nieka Mamczak, Fitness Instructor and Sales Enablement Leader

    This week, Jessica talks with Nieka Mamczak, Fitness Instructor, Nutrition Coach, & Sales Enablement Leader for tech companies. A lifelong athlete, she started playing soccer as an elementary school kid and played both soccer and volleyball in high school. Nieka has spent the last 10 years teaching group fitness classes both online and in person, as well as offering nutrition coaching.  Nieka’s spent the past two decades building a career in sales and technology, with a concentrated focus on sales enablement over the past 8 years. She's worked at a number of startups and large organizations, including companies like Udemy, IBM, Drift and Square.  Nieka is a mom of two sons who are now 19 and 18, and two rescue chihuahuas. Learn more about Nieka on LinkedIn and Instagram @niekadm  ~ Are you a high achiever, a leader, or an Ampersand who's recently taken on more responsibility at work? For high-achieving professionals, Jessica Wan’s executive coaching services stand out as a rare gem. She provides strategic guidance and practical solutions, a unique offering that not only propels her clients’ careers forward but also builds their capacity for significant leadership roles in their respective sectors. Her innovative coaching techniques and personalized approach set her apart from the rest. BOOK AN INTRO CALL: ⁠https://calendly.com/jessicawancoaching/intro-call-coaching⁠⁠ Follow Jessica on LinkedIn Credits Produced and Hosted by ⁠⁠Jessica Wan⁠⁠ Co-produced, edited, and sound design by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Carlos Schmitt⁠ Theme music by ⁠⁠Denys Kyshchuk⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Stockaudios⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixaba⁠y⁠

    35 分鐘

  3. 10月2日

    Building Confidence with Vidya Srinivasan, Product Manager, Public Speaker, and Singer

    This week, Jessica talks with Vidya Srinivasan – Product Leader, Speaker, D&I advocate, and Singer. Vidya works as a Principal Product Manager on the Trust & Safety team for Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram. Prior to that, she worked at Microsoft. Vidya has filed 21 patents for her work so far. A passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in tech, she has served as the General Chair of the Grace Hopper Conference — the world's largest gathering of women technologists.  Vidya is a public speaker who has given 130 talks and counting, on a broad range of product, technical and career topics. She holds a degree in Indian classical music and performs regularly. As a speaker and singer, she does a mashup of music and tech on stage. Vidya is a mom of two young kids and an avid fitness fanatic. Learn more about Vidya at vidyasrinivasan.info. ~ Are you a high achiever, a leader, or an Ampersand who's recently taken on more responsibility at work? For high-achieving professionals, Jessica Wan’s executive coaching services stand out as a rare gem. She provides strategic guidance and practical solutions, a unique offering that not only propels her clients’ careers forward but also builds their capacity for significant leadership roles in their respective sectors. Her innovative coaching techniques and personalized approach set her apart from the rest. BOOK AN INTRO CALL: ⁠https://calendly.com/jessicawancoaching/intro-call-coaching⁠⁠ Follow Jessica on LinkedIn Credits Produced and Hosted by ⁠⁠Jessica Wan⁠⁠ Co-produced, edited, and sound design by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Carlos Schmitt⁠ Theme music by ⁠⁠Denys Kyshchuk⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Stockaudios⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixaba⁠y⁠

    34 分鐘

  4. 9月25日

    Exploring the Things Unsaid with Don Seaver, Psychiatrist and Composer

    This week, Jessica talks with Don Seaver, psychiatrist & composer/songwriter. Don worked as a Medical Director for the San Francisco County Jail for 30 years, and he currently practices psychiatry with Kaiser Oakland. As a composer, he has collaborated with the Paul Taylor Dance Company, San Francisco Shakespeare Festival, New Conservatory Theatre, and various companies and artists in the San Francisco Bay Area.  Find Don at donseaver.com and listen to Lady of the ‘Loin on Spotify. ~ Are you a high achiever, a leader, or an Ampersand who's recently taken on more responsibility at work? For high-achieving professionals, Jessica Wan’s executive coaching services stand out as a rare gem. She provides strategic guidance and practical solutions, a unique offering that not only propels her clients’ careers forward but also builds their capacity for significant leadership roles in their respective sectors. Her innovative coaching techniques and personalized approach set her apart from the rest. BOOK AN INTRO CALL: ⁠https://calendly.com/jessicawancoaching/intro-call-coaching⁠⁠ Follow Jessica on LinkedIn Credits Produced and Hosted by ⁠⁠Jessica Wan⁠⁠ Co-produced, edited, and sound design by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Carlos Schmitt⁠ Theme music by ⁠⁠Denys Kyshchuk⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Stockaudios⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixaba⁠y⁠

    25 分鐘

  5. 9月18日

    Going Beyond Fear with Christina Klinepeter, Former Team USA Karate Athlete, Mom, and CEO

    With the Summer Olympics top of mind, Jessica talked with Christina Klinepeter – business executive, mom, and former athlete on Team USA for Karate. She trained for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after a childhood spent in competitive Karate and her first retirement from the sport. Christina shares her journey back to being an elite athlete, competing through a major injury and taking Bronze at the 2022 World Games, her mental fitness routines, and her life as a mom and a business executive.  Through her vast and unique experiences, Christina awakens new thinking that unlocks and empowers what's possible. Her background as a designer, where she started her career, and as an elite athlete on Team USA have shaped her approach as a startup CEO and global executive who now helps companies build high performing teams. Christina leads with strategic problem-solving, agility, and a growth mindset in every arena. Find Christina at christinaklinepeter.com and follow her on Instagram @cklinepeter. ~ Are you a high achiever, a leader, or an Ampersand who's recently taken on more responsibility at work? For high-achieving professionals, Jessica Wan’s executive coaching services stand out as a rare gem. She provides strategic guidance and practical solutions, a unique offering that not only propels her clients’ careers forward but also builds their capacity for significant leadership roles in their respective sectors. Her innovative coaching techniques and personalized approach set her apart from the rest. BOOK AN INTRO CALL: ⁠https://calendly.com/jessicawancoaching/intro-call-coaching⁠⁠ Follow Jessica on LinkedIn Credits Produced and Hosted by ⁠⁠Jessica Wan⁠⁠ Co-produced, edited, and sound design by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Carlos Schmitt⁠ Theme music by ⁠⁠Denys Kyshchuk⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Stockaudios⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixaba⁠y⁠

    27 分鐘

  6. 9月11日

    Being Unapologetically Yourself with Dominic Lim, Author, Singer, and Storyteller

    Welcome back Dominic Lim, author, singer, and storyteller, to the show! We first talked to Dom back in Fall 2022, when he'd signed his two-book deal. We caught up with him again last summer when his debut novel All the Right Notes launched to great acclaim: it was named a 2023 best book by over 20 publications, including USA Today, Harper’s Bazaar, Goodreads, the SF Chronicle, and Entertainment Weekly. And now, Dom is preparing for the launch of his second novel, Karaoke Queen, which comes out September 17th, 2024. In this episode, you’ll get a sneak peek into Karaoke Queen, which marks history as the first published romance novel with a drag queen as its main character.  Dom is a member of the Writers Grotto and a co-host of the Babylon Salon reading and performance series in San Francisco. He studied psychology at Oberlin and got his masters from Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music. As a proud member of the Actors’ Equity Association he's sung and performed Off-Broadway and in regional productions throughout the US.  Find Dominic at dominiclim.com, and buy Karaoke Queen wherever you get your books. ~ Are you a high achiever, a leader, or an Ampersand who's recently taken on more responsibility at work? For high-achieving professionals, Jessica Wan’s executive coaching services stand out as a rare gem. She provides strategic guidance and practical solutions, a unique offering that not only propels her clients’ careers forward but also builds their capacity for significant leadership roles in their respective sectors. Her innovative coaching techniques and personalized approach set her apart from the rest. BOOK AN INTRO CALL: ⁠https://calendly.com/jessicawancoaching/intro-call-coaching⁠⁠ Follow Jessica on LinkedIn Credits Produced and Hosted by ⁠⁠Jessica Wan⁠⁠ Co-produced, edited, and sound design by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Carlos Schmitt⁠ Theme music by ⁠⁠Denys Kyshchuk⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Stockaudios⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixaba⁠y⁠

    32 分鐘

  7. 8月28日

    Finding Peace with Craig Perry, Recovery Advocate, Guitarist, and Firefighter

    This week, Jessica welcomes guest Craig Perry, Recovery Advocate, Guitarist, & Firefighter. Craig earned his Masters of Music in Classical Guitar Performance from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. He's described as a uniquely elegant classical guitarist with a highly expressive and dynamic blend of Classical, Jazz, and Original Material. A performer, composer and guitar instructor, he launched his debut album, entitled Himself, in 2013, and is currently working on his second album. As a firefighter, Craig was formerly on the wildland team for the Marin County Fire Department and he's currently a municipal firefighter for the Orange County Fire Authority. An active member in AA, he's spent the past five years as a recovery advocate for individuals struggling with addiction and alcoholism.  Find Craig’s album Himself on Spotify and Apple Music. ~ Are you a high achiever, a leader, or an Ampersand who's recently taken on more responsibility at work? For high-achieving professionals, Jessica Wan’s executive coaching services stand out as a rare gem. She provides strategic guidance and practical solutions, a unique offering that not only propels her clients’ careers forward but also builds their capacity for significant leadership roles in their respective sectors. Her innovative coaching techniques and personalized approach set her apart from the rest. BOOK AN INTRO CALL: ⁠https://calendly.com/jessicawancoaching/intro-call-coaching⁠⁠ Follow Jessica on LinkedIn Credits Produced and Hosted by ⁠⁠Jessica Wan⁠⁠ Co-produced, edited, and sound design by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Carlos Schmitt⁠ Theme music by ⁠⁠Denys Kyshchuk⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Stockaudios⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixaba⁠y

    29 分鐘

  8. 8月21日

    Following Curiosity with Jenny Qi, Poet, Writer, and Scientist

    Jessica speaks with Jenny Qi, poet, writer, & scientist. She is the author of Focal Point, winner of the 2020 Steel Toe Books Poetry Award. A freelance writer, her essays and poems have appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum, and numerous other publications. She is working on a hybrid collection titled Liminal Bodies and a memoir in essays in conversation with her late mother's memoirs of the Cultural Revolution and life in Las Vegas. Jenny holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Science from UCSF and has worked as a cancer researcher and medical writer. Find Jenny’s work at www.jqiwriter.com or on Instagram  ~ Are you a high achiever, a leader, or an Ampersand who's recently taken on more responsibility at work? For high-achieving professionals, Jessica Wan’s executive coaching services stand out as a rare gem. She provides strategic guidance and practical solutions, a unique offering that not only propels her clients’ careers forward but also builds their capacity for significant leadership roles in their respective sectors. Her innovative coaching techniques and personalized approach set her apart from the rest. BOOK AN INTRO CALL: ⁠https://calendly.com/jessicawancoaching/intro-call-coaching⁠⁠ Follow Jessica on LinkedIn Credits Produced and Hosted by ⁠⁠Jessica Wan⁠⁠ Co-produced, edited, and sound design by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Carlos Schmitt⁠ Theme music by ⁠⁠Denys Kyshchuk⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Stockaudios⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixaba⁠y

    35 分鐘
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What fuels a multi-passionate life? Jessica Wan interviews “the most interesting people at the dinner party,” who for decades have built dual careers in completely different worlds, such as science & music, technology & art, medicine & dance. The goal of this podcast is to collectively design The Ampersand Manifesto. What does it look like to be balancing two or more big pursuits? Where do we find connection points between them? And how can our multifaceted endeavors support other Ampersands and the community around us?

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