In Episode 8 of Data Afterhours, I’m joined by Ben Jones , Co-Founder & CEO of Data Literacy and author of Avoiding Data Pitfalls and AI Literacy Fundamentals. Beyond his remarkable contributions to the world of data, Ben shares his passion for ballroom dancing, his love for golf, and more. Join us as we step beyond the data to discover the personal side of this inspiring leader.

In Episode 7 of Data Afterhours, I’m joined by Sekou Tyler, Founder of Royal Blue Analytics - a consulting company specializing in data visualization, analytics, and engineering. Sekou, a Tableau Social Ambassador, is well-known for his YouTube series Ten Minute Tuesday and Technology Tip Thursday. In this episode, we go beyond the data to talk about his love for family, smoking food, Peloton workouts, and more.

In this episode of Data Afterhours, I sit down with Kevin Flerlage, a 5x Tableau Visionary and one half of the Flerlage Twins, a dynamic duo in the data analytics space. We go beyond Kevin's professional achievements and dive into his personal life, exploring his many hobbies: blackjack, golf, basketball, billiards, watching baking shows with his daughter, and more. Join us for a fun and insightful conversation that reveals a different side of this data viz expert.

Join me as I sit down with my very good friend and mentor, Chantilly Jaggernauth. Chantilly has recently been honored as a Tableau Hall of Fame Visionary and is the founder of Millennials and Data #MAD, a non-profit dedicated to closing the data literacy gap for student and young adults entering the workforce. We talk Bridgerton, exotic cars, and basketball.

In our fourth episode of Data Afterhours, I sit down with Jon Schwabish, an Economist, founder of PolicyViz, and host of the PolicyViz Podcast. We talk about our shared passion for officiating sports, building Lego, and tips for effective presentations! Tune in to learn about Jon's interests outside his normal nine to five.

In the third episode of Data Afterhours, we're joined by Larissa Amoroso, Vice President of Tableau Community at Salesforce. Larissa shares her passion for dance, her love of reading, and her newfound interest in hockey, inspired by watching her sons play. Tune in to discover Larissa's diverse passions, leaving you inspired and eagerly anticipating the next adventure.

In our second episode of Data Afterhours, join me as I chat with Amanda Makulec, Executive Director of the Data Visualization Society (DVS). We dive into our shared love for travel and exploring new cuisines. Amanda also shares her scuba diving adventures from around the globe. Don't miss this episode, packed with a passion for discovery, both above and beneath the water.

Join us for the first episode of Data Afterhours, as we sit down with Bo McCready. We delve into his screen printing hobby and his passion for sports, revealing the unique life he leads beyond the world of data analytics.

Hey there! Welcome to the lighter side of data with Data Afterhours! I'm Eric Balash, your chief storyteller on this journey. Ever wondered what data gurus do when they're not decoding and visualizing the world? Well, you're in the right place! From culinary statisticians to dancing analysts, we're uncovering the hidden hobbies of data's finest. So, if you're ready for tales that add color to the world of numbers, hit play on Data Afterhours.