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If you love sports and marking, you’re gonna love this episode!

Anna and Paul welcome in Eric Boester, NFP’s Chief Marketing Officer and Practice Leader of Sports & Entertainment. We discussed his career journey, leading a growing organization in many seasons of change, and the business of sports.

Fun fact…Eric’s wife is an OBGYN and just this year helped to bring her 5,000th birth into this world…we need to interview her!

Music in this episode is Pelicans by Joe Cooney. Check him out on instagram @cooney.tunes !!

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How about some quality time with the Work Dad and Anna B?

Sourcing questions from loyal listeners (and Brady) Anna and Paul take on big topics like favorite sports team and are the rumors of a rift/break-up of the co-hosts true?

Our most loyal fan, Luke W. gets some love proving we are not just big in Germany but also with 2nd graders in the suburbs of Indy!

Music in this episode is Pelicans by Joe Cooney. Check him out on instagram @cooney.tunes !!

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Ever wanted to speak with more clarity and confidence? Wonder how Anna and Paul are doing communicating despite the 75 year age gap?

In this episode they are joined by Alex Perry of Practically Speaking. She helps leaders leverage scientifically-backed communication strategies to gain confidence, capture attention, and command the room. Learn more on her website:

https://pswithalex.com/

She loves to connect and you’ll find great thought leadership by Alex over on LinkedIN:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pswithalex

Music in this episode is Pelicans by Joe Cooney. Check him out on instagram @cooney.tunes !!

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As the NFP Indy Team gears up for RESOLVE 2026, Paul and Anna provide a preview of what to expect.

New year, new venue. This year RESOLVE will be held on March 11th at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, home of your Indiana Pacers and Fever!

www.RESOLVEIndy.com to learn more and get registered!

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In the first episode of Season 3, Anna B. and Paul are joined by Bryan Neale. He’s not just the founder of Blind Zebra, he’s also a highly regarded NFL football official (look for #92 at the Umpire position) even hitting a goal set when he was 18 to officiate a Super Bowl!

Buckle up because this one is a banger of an episode!

Connect with Bryan on LinkedIN:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanneale

Learn more about Blind Zebra:

https://blind-zebra.com/

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This week Anna and Paul dig into some benefit basics and help Anna prepare for turning 26 and aging off of her parents plan (thanks Obama).

Tune in to she what she plans to do with this new found adult responsibility and freedom!

Bonus: heartwarming look back at top 3 life wins of the year for both Anna and Paul for 2025.

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What if I told you we know a guy that has worked with Dave Matthews Band, made it to the Main Event in The World Series of Poker, is a scratch golfer, and married up?

Time to meet Jason Rich!

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Cal Carlson saves the pod with her great insight!

Cal is a former tennis start now coach at Gustavus Adolphs College (Go Gusties… https://gogusties.com).

We also take a deep dive into her operations leadership role at TLC and the incredible impact it has on 1,500 campers per year! 

Check out TLC: https://www.tennisandlifecamps.org/

Candy corn also gets curb stomped by Paul!

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Anna and Paul were joined by the amazing and talented Angie Zara.

Paul attempted to get free counseling but Angie is too much of a pro to fall into that trap!

Connect with Angie here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/angiezara

Here is a link to Angie’s favorite TWDP episode:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2361068/episodes/17595832-paul-who-are-the-greatest-dads-of-all-time

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After being inundated with Anna B.’s family members (we love ya Sarah and Nick) we finally get some representation from The Work Dad.

Anna and Paul are joined by Maddie Ashley who is a 2025 Butler grad (Go Dawgs), current member of the Smith + Nephew Sports Med sales team, and Paul’s oldest of 5 kids.

Great listen for soon to be college grads, recent college grads, and those who know a Gen Z trying to figure out how to “adult”!

Connect with Maddie here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maddie-ashley

Music in this episode is Pelicans by Joe Cooney. Check him out on instagram @cooney.tunes !!

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