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Hosted by April Obersteller · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 40 episodes
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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.
April Obersteller hosts The AND Podcast, a society show with 40 episodes published.
What if the goal isn't work-life balance... but alignment? After two decades leading marketing and communications for major brands, Kristin McClement walked away from corporate life to build something that reflected who
After four incredible conversations exploring the tension between employee and entrepreneur, April closes the series by sharing her own story. From growing up with a single mom who taught her the value of hard work, to l
After nearly three decades as a corporate executive, Celeste Warren chose a different path. Not because she had to, but because she knew it was time. In this episode, we talk about purpose, planning your next chapter, th
What happens when the life you've built no longer aligns with the life you want? In this episode, April and Ivy sit down with Annie, founder of Havenwith, to explore the journey from employee to entrepreneur. Annie share
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
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
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 t
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 momen
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
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 reinventi
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 pr
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 stret
In this heartfelt episode of The AND Podcast, Ginger Leigh joins April and Ivy for a powerful conversation about creativity AND structure, roots AND wings, and what it means to fully embrace a life that doesn’t fit into
In this episode of Creative AND Structured, we sit down with musician and community builder Wendy Colonna to explore the intersection of creativity and discipline. From her early days building a DIY music community to cr
Getting fired. Letting people go. Staying behind after it happens. This episode holds all of it. Joined by Brie Kluytenaar, an employment lawyer of over 15 years, we walk through what to do, what to avoid, and what it re
Jenn Mahlik shares her experience of being let go in a way that lacked empathy, thoughtfulness, and intention and the lasting impact that kind of moment can have. Because being let go is already hard. But when it’s handl
In this episode of Fired AND Free, Meghann shares her journey of finding a company that is deeply aligned with her values. One that redefined what it meant to support working parents, build community, and lead with human
After being pushed into a leadership path that didn’t align, and ultimately getting fired, Rebecca found herself with something unexpected: the space to pause and get honest. Instead of rushing into the next role, she to
When Daniel Huerta was fired, it opened a door. But the real turning point in his story came earlier, when he lost his best friend far too soon. In this episode, Daniel shares how grief reshaped his perspective, how a si
In the first episode of our Fired AND Free series, April and Ivy go first, sharing their own deeply personal stories of being fired, and what came after. They unpack the fear, shame, and loss that often come with being f
Dr. Daniel Huerta
Vice President of Parenting and Youth · Focus on the Family
1 appearance on this show
Alex Schulze
Co-Founder and CEO · Ouachita TigerSharp Swimming and Diving
1 appearance on this show
Caroline Boudreaux
1 appearance on this show
Jodi Scott
CEO of SpryLife and cofounder of Green Goo · health and wellness entrepreneur
1 appearance on this show
Whitney Rowell
Miracle Milkookies
1 appearance on this show
Vaishali Jadhav
Mandalight Learning
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Meg Gold
Bonde
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The AND Podcast is hosted by April Obersteller. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 40 episodes.
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