The Ampersand Manifesto: Make Your Mark in Multiple Fields

Jessica Wan, Executive Coach and Classical Singer
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What happens when you refuse to choose just one path? On The Ampersand Manifesto, host Jessica Wan sits down with “the most interesting people at the dinner party” – those who have built thriving careers in two or more completely different worlds, from medicine & dance to technology & art. Through candid conversations, we explore what it takes to navigate multiple callings, find the connection points between them, and redefine success on our own terms. Together, we’re co-creating The Ampersand Manifesto – a guide to leading a bold, multi-passionate life.

  1. 3d ago

    Felipe Lannes Gonçalves: Finding Ruta through Merging Worlds

    Jessica talks with Felipe Lannes Gonçalves, a Brazilian psychologist, entrepreneur, writer, and long-distance cyclist.  He is the founder of Kaiora, a consultancy that helps businesses grow through culture and method, and has worked with professionals from over 200 organizations throughout Brazil and Europe. He is also an MBA professor, columnist, and the author of RUTA, a book that brings together poetry, photography, and travel, musing on reflections on what it means to live fully.  Having cycled more than 34,000 kilometers, including a 1,000-kilometer marathon, Felipe is fascinated by the intersection of structure and sensitivity, and business and art. Follow Felipe on Instagram @fala.felipelannes ~ About The Ampersand Manifesto: What happens when you refuse to choose just one path?  On The Ampersand Manifesto, host Jessica Wan sits down with “the most interesting people at the dinner party” – those who have made their mark in two or more seemingly different worlds. Through candid conversations, we explore what it takes to navigate multiple callings, find the connection points between them, and redefine success on our own terms. Together, we’re co-creating The Ampersand Manifesto: principles for leading a multi-passionate life. ~ About your host, Jessica Wan: Executive Coach | Classical Singer | Former Marketing Leader & Tech Executive Jessica helps founders and leaders make the invisible visible. With 20+ years of experience scaling brands like Apple, Smule, and the San Francisco Opera, and as an ICF-certified executive coach, she provides the clarity and strategy needed to lead bravely and find fulfillment in a multi-passionate life. Work with Jessica: Book a Free Intro Call Join The Cohort: An Ampersand Community for Dual-Career Professionals Follow the Journey: @ampersandmanifesto Connect: Jessica’s LinkedIn Listen: Singing Excerpts ~ Credits Co-produced and hosted by ⁠Jessica Wan⁠ Co-produced, edited, sound design, and original music by ⁠Carlos Schmitt

  2. Oct 7

    Laura Rowley: From Wall Street to a Debut Fiction Novel and Redesigning the Book Industry

    Jessica talks with Laura Rowley, Author & Content Strategist. Laura is the author of seven non-fiction books and a new novel, The Glassmaker’s Secret.  She is Head of Content for a Wall Street fintech firm with 4,000 professionals in 28 global offices. An award-winning journalist, she's held editorial and executive roles at CNN, People Inc., The Huffington Post and Yahoo!Finance, and founded her own content strategy firm. Laura's writing has been featured in The New York Times, Gannett, Parents and other outlets, and she's appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS, CNBC, NPR and other media.  Laura has published traditional, hybrid and indie books; Forbes called her one of the “women redesigning the book industry.” She is a mom to three cherished daughters. Find Laura at laurarowley.com and on Instagram @laurarowleyny  ~ About The Ampersand Manifesto: What happens when you refuse to choose just one path?  On The Ampersand Manifesto, host Jessica Wan sits down with “the most interesting people at the dinner party” – those who have made their mark in two or more seemingly different worlds. Through candid conversations, we explore what it takes to navigate multiple callings, find the connection points between them, and redefine success on our own terms. Together, we’re co-creating The Ampersand Manifesto: principles for leading a multi-passionate life. ~ About your host, Jessica Wan: Executive Coach | Classical Singer | Former Marketing Leader & Tech Executive Jessica helps founders and leaders make the invisible visible. With 20+ years of experience scaling brands like Apple, Smule, and the San Francisco Opera, and as an ICF-certified executive coach, she provides the clarity and strategy needed to lead bravely and find fulfillment in a multi-passionate life. Work with Jessica: Book a Free Intro Call Join The Cohort: An Ampersand Community for Dual-Career Professionals Follow the Journey: @ampersandmanifesto Connect: Jessica’s LinkedIn Listen: Singing Excerpts ~ Credits Co-produced and hosted by ⁠Jessica Wan⁠ Co-produced, edited, sound design, and original music by ⁠Carlos Schmitt

  3. Sep 30

    Hugo Pérez: Sparked and the Art of Rebellious Leadership

    Jessica talks with Hugo Pérez, an Emmy-winning storyteller, strategist, and founder of Local Boy Co., a creative consultancy and studio helping organizations find their message, sharpen it, and make it matter. A full-stack marketer with more than two decades of experience, he has led transformative work across advertising, higher education, startups, nonprofits, and brands—including Starbucks, Taco Bell, Allstate, MTV, Mars, AstraZeneca, and AT&T. Most recently, he served as CMO of a global plant-based food brand. Hugo is a speaker, mentor, educator, and author of Sparked: Rebellious Leadership Beyond the Ordinary. Across every platform, his work reflects one conviction: bold and honest stories remain among the most powerful tools we have to move people and ideas forward. Learn more about Hugo and his work at localboycreative.com.  ~ About The Ampersand Manifesto: What happens when you refuse to choose just one path?  On The Ampersand Manifesto, host Jessica Wan sits down with “the most interesting people at the dinner party” – those who have made their mark in two or more seemingly different worlds. Through candid conversations, we explore what it takes to navigate multiple callings, find the connection points between them, and redefine success on our own terms. Together, we’re co-creating The Ampersand Manifesto: principles for leading a multi-passionate life. ~ About your host, Jessica Wan: Executive Coach | Classical Singer | Former Marketing Leader & Tech Executive Jessica helps founders and leaders make the invisible visible. With 20+ years of experience scaling brands like Apple, Smule, and the San Francisco Opera, and as an ICF-certified executive coach, she provides the clarity and strategy needed to lead bravely and find fulfillment in a multi-passionate life. Work with Jessica: Book a Free Intro Call Join The Cohort: An Ampersand Community for Dual-Career Professionals Follow the Journey: @ampersandmanifesto Connect: Jessica’s LinkedIn Listen: Singing Excerpts ~ Credits Co-produced and hosted by ⁠Jessica Wan⁠ Co-produced, edited, sound design, and original music by ⁠Carlos Schmitt

  4. Sep 23

    Joy Khoo: Nurturing the Seeker through Coaching, Nature, and the Arts

    Jessica talks with Joy Khoo, a Master Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation. Since 2003, she has worked with leaders from all walks of life, helping them embrace their authentic selves and develop greater self-awareness in service of humanizing the workplace. Her coaching integrates nature, mindfulness, neuroscience, art, and embodied practices. A champion for women leaders, Joy serves as a Facilitator for Stanford University's Women in Management Group and has been a Founding Guide for Chief, a private network for senior women executives, since 2021. She teaches mindfulness at resorts in Southeast Asia, offers nature workshops for the Gates Foundation alumni program, and leads immersive self-discovery sessions exploring nature, mindfulness, and art at places like Rancho La Puerta in Mexico. She has recently published two books: Nature's Guide for Leaders and Nature's Guide for Coaches. Follow Joy Khoo on LinkedIn and at her website joykhoo.com. ~ About The Ampersand Manifesto: What happens when you refuse to choose just one path?  On The Ampersand Manifesto, host Jessica Wan sits down with “the most interesting people at the dinner party” – those who have made their mark in two or more seemingly different worlds. Through candid conversations, we explore what it takes to navigate multiple callings, find the connection points between them, and redefine success on our own terms. Together, we’re co-creating The Ampersand Manifesto: principles for leading a multi-passionate life. ~ About your host, Jessica Wan: Executive Coach | Classical Singer | Former Marketing Leader & Tech Executive Jessica helps founders and leaders make the invisible visible. With 20+ years of experience scaling brands like Apple, Smule, and the San Francisco Opera, and as an ICF-certified executive coach, she provides the clarity and strategy needed to lead bravely and find fulfillment in a multi-passionate life. Work with Jessica: Book a Free Intro Call Join The Cohort: An Ampersand Community for Dual-Career Professionals Follow the Journey: @ampersandmanifesto Connect: Jessica’s LinkedIn Listen: Singing Excerpts ~ Credits Co-produced and hosted by ⁠Jessica Wan⁠ Co-produced, edited, sound design, and original music by ⁠Carlos Schmitt

  5. Sep 16

    Amani Roberts: Remixing Career Identities Across the DJ Booth, the Page, and the Classroom

    Jessica talks with Amani Roberts, international keynote speaker and global performer. He is a renowned DJ, entrepreneur, award-winning professor, and USA Today’s best-selling author of the books “The Quiet Storm” and “DJs Mean Business”.  With over 30 years in hospitality and 17 years in the music industry, he’s worked with global brands like Marriott, 7-11, and Chartmetric while generating millions of dollars in revenue. A sought-after speaker and co-host of the podcast Adventures in Business, Amani inspires professionals to unlock creativity, take risks, and grow their resilience in any circumstances. His expertise has been featured in Forbes, NPR, People Magazine, NBC, and Yahoo! Finance. Learn more about Amani at https://amaniexperience.com. ~ About The Ampersand Manifesto: What happens when you refuse to choose just one path?  On The Ampersand Manifesto, host Jessica Wan sits down with “the most interesting people at the dinner party” – those who have made their mark in two or more seemingly different worlds. Through candid conversations, we explore what it takes to navigate multiple callings, find the connection points between them, and redefine success on our own terms. Together, we’re co-creating The Ampersand Manifesto: principles for leading a multi-passionate life. ~ About your host, Jessica Wan: Executive Coach | Classical Singer | Former Marketing Leader & Tech Executive Jessica helps founders and leaders make the invisible visible. With 20+ years of experience scaling brands like Apple, Smule, and the San Francisco Opera, and as an ICF-certified executive coach, she provides the clarity and strategy needed to lead bravely and find fulfillment in a multi-passionate life. Work with Jessica: Book a Free Intro Call Join The Cohort: An Ampersand Community for Dual-Career Professionals Follow the Journey: @ampersandmanifesto Connect: Jessica’s LinkedIn Listen: Singing Excerpts ~ Credits Co-produced and hosted by ⁠Jessica Wan⁠ Co-produced, edited, sound design, and original music by ⁠Carlos Schmitt

  6. Sep 9

    Shannon Nash: No Boxes, Just Verses – From the Boardroom to Broadway, Film, and Beyond

    Shannon Nash is a global C-suite leader, attorney, Qualified Financial Expert, CPA and public Board Member with over 30 years of experience navigating the intersection of technology, finance, and governance. Outside of her board and operating work, Shannon is an award-winning documentary film producer, a Tony Award–nominated Broadway producer, and the host of the leadership podcast No Boxes: Just Verses. Shannon currently serves as Chief Operating and Financial Officer of Vibrant Planet, which provides comprehensive wildfire resilience solutions for communities, utilities, and land management. She also chairs the Audit Committee of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, overseeing more than 16 billion dollars in assets. Shannon holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce and a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law, where she also serves as a McIntire Foundation Board Trustee. Follow Shannon: Podcast: No Boxes: Just Verses IG: ShannonNash1 LinkedIn: Shannon K Nash ~ About The Ampersand Manifesto: What happens when you refuse to choose just one path?  On The Ampersand Manifesto, host Jessica Wan sits down with “the most interesting people at the dinner party” – those who have made their mark in two or more seemingly different worlds. Through candid conversations, we explore what it takes to navigate multiple callings, find the connection points between them, and redefine success on our own terms. Together, we’re co-creating The Ampersand Manifesto: principles for leading a multi-passionate life. ~ About your host, Jessica Wan: Executive Coach | Classical Singer | Former Marketing Leader & Tech Executive Jessica helps founders and leaders make the invisible visible. With 20+ years of experience scaling brands like Apple, Smule, and the San Francisco Opera, and as an ICF-certified executive coach, she provides the clarity and strategy needed to lead bravely and find fulfillment in a multi-passionate life. Work with Jessica: Book a Free Intro Call Join The Cohort: An Ampersand Community for Dual-Career Professionals Follow the Journey: @ampersandmanifesto Connect: Jessica’s LinkedIn Listen: Singing Excerpts ~ Credits Co-produced and hosted by ⁠Jessica Wan⁠ Co-produced, edited, sound design, and original music by ⁠Carlos Schmitt

  7. Jun 10

    Chris Lele: Collecting Difficult Skills Across AI, Music Composition, and Big Words

    Jessica talks with Chris Lele, an AI educator, learning strategist, writer, musician, and lifelong collector of difficult skills.  He spent 20 years in test prep, creating thousands of SAT, GRE, and GMAT questions, publishing a bestselling vocabulary book, and reaching millions of students through YouTube.  Today, he teaches professionals how to use generative AI without losing their originality, judgment, or voice.  Chris is also a classical pianist, composer, Toastmasters speech competitor, fitness enthusiast, and occasional restaurant and bar performer.  Whether teaching AI, playing Chopin, writing speeches, or explaining a brutal math problem, Chris is drawn to the art of making complexity come alive. Follow Chris: IG: @chris_on_the_keys YouTube: Ab-peggios Spotify: The Tide Beneath Apple Music: The Tide Beneath ~ About The Ampersand Manifesto: What happens when you refuse to choose just one path?  On The Ampersand Manifesto, host Jessica Wan sits down with “the most interesting people at the dinner party” – those who have made their mark in two or more seemingly different worlds. Through candid conversations, we explore what it takes to navigate multiple callings, find the connection points between them, and redefine success on our own terms. Together, we’re co-creating The Ampersand Manifesto: principles for leading a multi-passionate life. ~ About your host, Jessica Wan: Executive Coach | Classical Singer | Former Marketing Leader & Tech Executive Jessica helps founders and leaders make the invisible visible. With 20+ years of experience scaling brands like Apple, Smule, and the San Francisco Opera, and as an ICF-certified executive coach, she provides the clarity and strategy needed to lead bravely and find fulfillment in a multi-passionate life. Work with Jessica: Book a Free Intro Call Join The Cohort: An Ampersand Community for Dual-Career Professionals Follow the Journey: @ampersandmanifesto Connect: Jessica’s LinkedIn Listen: Singing Excerpts ~ Credits Co-produced and hosted by ⁠Jessica Wan⁠ Co-produced, edited, sound design, and original music by ⁠Carlos Schmitt

  8. Jun 3

    Leigh Marz: The Power of Silence on the Page, the Dance Floor, and Across Sectors

    Jessica talks with Leigh Marz, Author, Collaboration Consultant, and Rhythm & Motion Dance Instructor and Choreographer. She and Justin Zorn co-authored the book Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise, published by HarperCollins and translated into 15 languages worldwide. Leigh's favorite way to find internal silence is on the thumping dance floor! She's a choreographer and dance instructor with Rhythm & Motion, a high-energy dance workout program that cultivates a welcoming, accepting atmosphere for all people regardless of age, ability or background. Leigh's third Ampersand is as a collaboration consultant. She's led diverse initiatives, including a training program to promote an experimental mindset among multi-generational teams at NASA. She’s also facilitated a decade-long cross-sector collaboration to reduce toxic chemicals in partnership with the Green Science Policy Institute, Harvard University, Kaiser Permanente, and many others. Follow Leigh at: https://leighmarz.com/https://www.rhythmandmotion.com/https://astreastrategies.com/ Learn more about Jarvis Jay Masters at https://www.freejarvis.org/ ~ About The Ampersand Manifesto: What happens when you refuse to choose just one path?  On The Ampersand Manifesto, host Jessica Wan sits down with “the most interesting people at the dinner party” – those who have made their mark in two or more seemingly different worlds. Through candid conversations, we explore what it takes to navigate multiple callings, find the connection points between them, and redefine success on our own terms. Together, we’re co-creating The Ampersand Manifesto: principles for leading a multi-passionate life. ~ About your host, Jessica Wan: Executive Coach | Classical Singer | Former Marketing Leader & Tech Executive Jessica helps founders and leaders make the invisible visible. With 20+ years of experience scaling brands like Apple, Smule, and the San Francisco Opera, and as an ICF-certified executive coach, she provides the clarity and strategy needed to lead bravely and find fulfillment in a multi-passionate life. Work with Jessica: Book a Free Intro Call Join The Cohort: An Ampersand Community for Dual-Career Professionals Follow the Journey: @ampersandmanifesto Connect: Jessica’s LinkedIn Listen: Singing Excerpts ~ Credits Co-produced and hosted by ⁠Jessica Wan⁠ Co-produced, edited, sound design, and original music by ⁠Carlos Schmitt

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What happens when you refuse to choose just one path? On The Ampersand Manifesto, host Jessica Wan sits down with “the most interesting people at the dinner party” – those who have built thriving careers in two or more completely different worlds, from medicine & dance to technology & art. Through candid conversations, we explore what it takes to navigate multiple callings, find the connection points between them, and redefine success on our own terms. Together, we’re co-creating The Ampersand Manifesto – a guide to leading a bold, multi-passionate life.

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