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The Ampersand Manifesto: Make Your Mark in Multiple FieldsAuthor: Jessica Wan, Executive Coach and Classical Singer
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 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, were co-creating The Ampersand Manifesto a guide to leading a bold, multi-passionate life. Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Nicole Takesono Flowers: Leading with Empathy from the Opera Stage to Higher Ed
Episode 4
Wednesday, 6 May, 2026
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 graced the stages of esteemed companies such as the San Francisco Opera, Opera San Jose, West Edge Opera, Festival Opera, and West Bay Opera. Recently, she has shifted her focus to recital work, collaborating closely with guitarist Sharon Wayne. For over 20 years, she has served as an administrator at UCSF, where she is currently the Program Manager for the Biophysics Grad program. In 2022 she was awarded the Chancellor's Award for Exceptional University Service at UCSF. Follow Nicole on Instagram to hear about her upcoming recitals.~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.~About your host, Jessica Wan:Executive Coach | Classical Singer | Former Marketing Leader & Tech ExecutiveJessica 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 CallJoin The Cohort: An Ampersand Community for Dual-Career ProfessionalsFollow the Journey: @ampersandmanifestoConnect: Jessica’s LinkedInListen: Singing Excerpts~CreditsCo-produced and hosted by Jessica WanCo-produced, edited, sound design, and original music by Carlos Schmitt
