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The Ampersand Manifesto: Make Your Mark in Multiple Fields

The Ampersand Manifesto

On The Ampersand Manifesto, host Jessica Wan interviews people who have built thriving careers in two or more completely different worlds, from medicine & music to technology & art to science & poetry.

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 bold, multi-passionate life.

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Nicole Takesono Flowers: Leading with Empathy from the Opera Stage to Higher Ed
May 6, 2026

Nicole Takesono Flowers: Leading with Empathy from the Opera Stage to Higher Ed

Jessica talks with Nicole Takesono Flowers , Opera Singer & Higher Ed Administrator. Originally from Hawaii, Nicole has garnered acclaim for her rich, warm mezzo-soprano voice and profound dedication to storytelling. She has ...
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Christof Zürn: Using Music Thinking to Orchestrate Innovation
April 29, 2026

Christof Zürn: Using Music Thinking to Orchestrate Innovation

Jessica talks with Christof Zürn : Strategy Facilitator, Music Thinker, and Improviser. Christof uses the dynamics of music to help leaders orchestrate innovation and turn complexity into clarity. A joiner by trade with an MA...
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Ashley Albert: How ADHD and "Saying Yes" created The Matzo Project, Shuffleboard Clubs, and a Kindie Rock Band
April 22, 2026

Ashley Albert: How ADHD and "Saying Yes" created The Matzo Project, Shuffleboard Clubs, and a Kindie Rock Band

Jessica talks (and laughs a lot) with Ashley Albert, Founder, Public Speaker & Idea Man. Ashley Albert is grateful that being a Polymath requires no math. As co-founder of The Matzo Project , she’s the creative voice behind t...
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Kristina Libby: Building a ‘Brain Renaissance’ Through Art, Storytelling, and Technology
April 15, 2026

Kristina Libby: Building a ‘Brain Renaissance’ Through Art, Storytelling, and Technology

Jessica talks with Kristina Libby , her collaborator for The Cohort: an Ampersand community. Kristina is a storyteller, artist and technology executive originally from Damariscotta, Maine, and now based in New York City. She ...
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The Ampersand Manifesto Season 5 Trailer
March 16, 2026

The Ampersand Manifesto Season 5 Trailer

What happens when you refuse to choose just one path? On The Ampersand Manifesto, host Jessica Wan – executive coach & classical singer – sits down with “the most interesting people at the dinner party” – those who have made ...
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More Than a Podcast: 5 Ideas for the Ampersand Movement
Dec. 10, 2025

More Than a Podcast: 5 Ideas for the Ampersand Movement

What if your creativity, your curiosity, and your multidimensional identity aren’t distractions…but your superpower? In this episode, Jessica shares her 2025 year-end reflection and the five Big Ideas at the heart of The Ampe...
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YAS to Ampersands!

"Jessica's thoughtful and refreshing conversations has really brought me to appreciate the ampersand spirit in me and others Each episode is insightful and relatable, offering stories that resonate de…"

Tigaroze | March 27, 2025

Fascinating interviews

"Loved hearing how people straddle two worlds and identities. Even though I’m not an ampersand, there were many things that felt relevant to my own life."

mellow jello | Jan. 13, 2023

I feel seen!

"Finally a podcast that gives space for those who have divergent interests and passions! It's fascinating hearing how they weave their worlds together and the advice they would give to other "ampersan…"

Passionate Ampersand | Dec. 4, 2023

Swiss Army Knives Are Loved Here

"The Ampersand Manifesto is a breath of fresh air in a world often too focused on specialization. Host Jessica Wan masterfully navigates through the complexities of being multi-passionate, providing…"

Realbec | Dec. 10, 2023

Incredible

"This is the podcast I have been looking for. This is so helpful. THANK YOU!"

KL04555 | May 21, 2025
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The Ampersand Manifesto: Make Your Mark in Multiple Fields

Host Jessica Wan sits down with people 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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