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 the artisanal cracker brand, which can be found in the fanciest restaurants, hotels and specialty stores around the world. As the founder of The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club in Brooklyn and Chicago, she’s introduced hundreds of thousands to the majestic, century-old game (and she was ranked 10th best female player in the world). As a 25-year veteran of the New York City voice-over industry, she’s starred in countless commercials, video games and cartoons for clients like McDonald’s, Nutella, Coca-Cola and Nickelodeon. As the lead singer, songwriter and producer of the kindie rock band, The Jimmies, she’s performed for throngs of screaming first graders at festivals like Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits. Known in the Bay Area where friends call her “Bertie”, she spends her free time buying domain names, taking too many pictures of her dog, dreaming up badge ideas for her new Adult Scouting project and threatening to confiscate her teenager’s phone on the hour.

Find out what Bertie’s up to at AshleyAlbert.com.

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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.

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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

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Credits

Co-produced and hosted by ⁠Jessica Wan⁠

Co-produced, edited, sound design, and original music by ⁠Carlos Schmitt