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S08 E05: Ashley Faus on how kiteboarding is just intentional waterboarding (and she loves it) Mar 10, 2026

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By day, Ashley Faus is the Head of Lifecycle Marketing Portfolio at Atlassian. By night (and weekend), she's a kiteboarder, musical theater performer, and survivor of some truly epic wardrobe malfunctions. In this episode of Punch Out with Katie and Kerry, we talk with Ashley about the steep learning curve of kiteboarding, why "punching out" is a life-saving skill on the water, and her "almost" Broadway career that led her to the world of marketing.

In this episode we learned:

What a "dry hair session" is in kiteboarding and why it's the ultimate status symbol (or a sign of being too safe).
Why kiteboarding is essentially intentional waterboarding for the first few months of learning.
The "Show Must Go On" reality of having a 7-foot zipper fail in the middle of a musical theater performance.
How to handle a "loose bustle" on stage when it starts looking like a dead animal following you around.
Why Ashley prefers a "changing poncho" (a cross between a nun's habit and a muumuu) as the ultimate beach-adjacent compromise.

Want to know more about Ashley? You can find her at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyfaus/
Professional Topics: Marketing Strategy, Thought Leadership, and Content Distribution.
Easter Eggs: Keep an eye out for the occasional kiteboarding video or theater update in her feed!

This episode is sponsored by Chloë Forbes-Kindlen.

Chloë helps teams like yours build and manage their business operating system in Notion. Head to businessops.co/punchout to access your free starter kit.

Punch Out with Katie and Kerry is the show that dives deeper into topics you care about. We don't ask the questions everyone else does. We get to the real insights (and the weird hobbies, the guilty pleasures, the secret side hustles...the good stuff)! We find out what really makes your favorite folks tick. Punch out with Katie and Kerry!

Have a cool hobby or side interest you want to talk about on Punch Out with Katie and Kerry Let us know:

Website: www.punchoutwithus.com

Email: punchoutwithus@gmail.com

Hosts: Kerry O'Shea Gorgone (@KerryGorgone) & Katie Robbert (@katierobbert)

S08 E04: Brian Piper on 3,000 skydives, four Elvises at his wedding, and zero regrets Mar 10, 2026

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Brian Piper is an author, keynote speaker, and the Director of Content Strategy and Assessment at the University of Rochester. But he's also a man who's spent decades jumping out of perfectly good airplanes. In this episode of Punch Out with Katie and Kerry, we talk with Brian about his 3,000+ skydive career, the terrifying reality of "proximity flying," and why his first wedding involved a formation of four Elvis impersonators in freefall.

In this episode we learned:

Why Brian originally said "absolutely not" to jumping out of planes until the Army offered him an extra $100 a month in hazard pay.
The difference between round and square parachutes (and why one feels like hitting a wall while the other lets you stand up).
What it's like to have a "Liza Minnelli" moment (a student panicking) while strapped to someone in a tandem jump.
The reality of "proximity flying" and why Brian draws the line at a 25% mortality rate.
Why tandem jumps are the ultimate bonding experience—and why the small talk inside the plane is the most awkward part.
The story of the "Flying Elvises" at Brian's first wedding.

Want to know more about Brian? You can find him at:

Website: BrianWPiper.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianwpiper/
Focus Areas: Content Strategy, Data Analytics, and High-Altitude Adventure.

This episode is sponsored by Chloë Forbes-Kindlen.

Chloë helps teams like yours build and manage their business operating system in Notion. Head to businessops.co/punchout to access your free starter kit.

Have a cool hobby or side interest you want to talk about on Punch Out with Katie and Kerry Let us know:

Website: www.punchoutwithus.com

Email: punchoutwithus@gmail.com

Hosts: Kerry O'Shea Gorgone (@KerryGorgone) & Katie Robbert (@katierobbert)

S08 E03: Kristin Sundin Brandt owns 7 bikes. Falling off them is the whole point. Mar 10, 2026

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By day, Kristin Sundin Brandt is the President and Owner of Sundin Marketing, a communications pro, and a working mom. But on the trails and roads of New England, she's an amateur athlete with a collection of seven (and counting) bicycles. In this episode of Punch Out with Katie and Kerry, we talk with Kristin about her love of mountain biking, the "no-pedal" bike mystery, and why she firmly believes that falling off your bike is the best way to keep your mind flexible as you get older.

In this episode we learned:

Why Kristin owns seven different bikes and how each one serves a unique purpose (from gravel to fat-tire winter riding).
The mystery of the "pedal-less" bike and why high-end bikes often come without them.
What Zwift is and how it turns a sweaty indoor bike session into a massive multiplayer video game.
Why padded shorts are a cyclist's best friend—and why you should never wear underwear beneath them.
The philosophy of the "intentional crash" to stay "bendy" and resilient as you age.
Why tandem bikes are known as "divorce machines" (and why Kristin steered clear after one try).

Want to know more about Kristin? You can find her at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinsb/
Professional Topics: Marketing, Financial Services, and Communications Strategy.
Community: Keep an eye out for her work with women's mountain bike series in the summer!

This episode is sponsored by Chloë Forbes-Kindlen.

Chloë helps teams like yours build and manage their business operating system in Notion. Head to businessops.co/punchout to access your free starter kit.

Have a cool hobby or side interest you want to talk about on Punch Out with Katie and Kerry Let us know:

Website: www.punchoutwithus.com

Email: punchoutwithus@gmail.com

Hosts: Kerry O'Shea Gorgone (@KerryGorgone) & Katie Robbert (@katierobbert)

S08 E02: By day, Liz Kit the marketing manager. By night: Leeza the belly dancer! Mar 10, 2026

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By day, Liz Kit is a senior marketing and communications manager in the corporate software world. But when the work day ends, she steps into the spotlight as "Leeza," a professional belly dancer. In this episode of Punch Out with Katie and Kerry, we explore how Liz's childhood fascination with Middle Eastern cultures — inspired by her father's career — blossomed into a lifelong passion for dance. We discuss the unexpected parallels between performing in a crowded restaurant and navigating a high-stakes executive meeting, and why you should never run your silk veil through a customer's hummus.

In this episode we learned:

Why Liz performs under the name Leeza (and the cultural etiquette behind choosing a stage name).
The reality of being a professional belly dancer, from performing at baby showers to Greek restaurants.
How belly dancing builds "confidence under scrutiny," a skill that is surprisingly useful when presenting to top executives.
The "Rule of Two" for beginners: 1. Have fun, and 2. Don't fall down.
Why spatial awareness (and depth perception) is the difference between a graceful performance and accidentally kicking a toddler.

Want to know more about Liz? You can find her at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmkit/
Instagram: @leeza_bellydance
Focus Areas: Corporate Communications, Growth Storytelling, and Cultural Art.

This episode is sponsored by Chloë Forbes-Kindlen.

Chloë helps teams like yours build and manage their business operating system in Notion. Head to businessops.co/punchout to access your free starter kit.

Have a cool hobby or side interest you want to talk about on Punch Out with Katie and Kerry Let us know:

Website: www.punchoutwithus.com

Email: punchoutwithus@gmail.com

Hosts: Kerry O'Shea Gorgone (@KerryGorgone) & Katie Robbert (@katierobbert)

S08 E01: Louise Brogan on hunting 6,000-year-old stones — and why the cows are the real danger Mar 10, 2026

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Some people use rocks to level a wobbly table, but Louise Brogan uses them to travel back in time. In this episode of Punch Out with Katie and Kerry, we talk with Louise Brogan about her passion for megalithic standing stones, portal tombs, and dolmens. From trekking through muddy farmers' fields in Northern Ireland to dodging curious "Gen Z" cows, Louise shares how she turned a curiosity about 6,000-year-old structures into a dedicated hobby and a budding YouTube channel.

In this episode we learned:

The difference between monolithic and megalithic stones (and why 4,000-year-old "clocks" are so fascinating).
Why Louise carries a yellow waterproof jacket and wears specific "wellie-adjacent" shoes for her adventures.
The terrifying reality of cow-dodging while trying to film ancient burial grounds on private farmland.
Why Newgrange is the ultimate "starter stone" for anyone looking to get into megalithic tourism.

Want to know more about Louise? You can find her at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisebrogan/
Instagram: @StandingStonesOfIreland
YouTube: Louise Brogan (Search for her megalithic adventures!)

This episode is sponsored by Chloë Forbes-Kindlen.

Chloë helps teams like yours build and manage their business operating system in Notion.

Have a cool hobby or side interest you want to talk about on Punch Out with Katie and Kerry Let us know:

Website: www.punchoutwithus.com

Email: punchoutwithus@gmail.com

Hosts: Kerry O'Shea Gorgone (@KerryGorgone) & Katie Robbert (@katierobbert)

S07 E05: Chris Brogan on Street Photography, Streaming Your Photo Walks, and Life Behind the Camera Oct 14, 2024

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In this episode of Punch Out with Katie and Kerry, we welcome back Chris Brogan, Chief of Staff at Appfire, New York Times bestselling author of 10 books, and seasoned public speaker. Join us as we get into Chris's passion for street photography, travel, and creating photo books.

In this episode we learned:

How street photography differs from other kinds of photography.
What camera gear you need to capture candid moments.
The pluses and minuses of video recording on photo walks.
How Chris's new love of photography has brought him back to the public library.

Want to know more about Chris? You can find him at:

Website: ChrisBrogan.com

LinkedIn: @cbrogan

This episode is sponsored by Chloë Forbes-Kindlen. Chloë helps teams like yours build and manage their business operating system in Notion.

Have a cool hobby or side interest you want to talk about on Punch Out with Katie and Kerry Let us know:

Website: www.punchoutwithus.com

Email: punchoutwithus@gmail.com

Hosts: Kerry O'Shea Gorgone (@KerryGorgone) & Katie Robbert (@katierobbert)

S07 E04: Good Movies, Terrible Decorating, and Momming Abroad with Donna Mostrom Oct 14, 2024

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Would you spend six weeks in Lisbon? With your small children? You'd be surprised how doable a family sojourn abroad can be! In this episode of Punch Out with Katie and Kerry, you meet Donna Mostrom, founder and content writer at Damn Smart Marketing. Donna's a content creator for tech and finance as well as a mom of two and a self-proclaimed "professional a-hole" with a deep love for travel, yoga, and decorating — sometimes with unpredictable results.

In this episode we learned:

Redecorating never ends. (And why would you want it to?)
The joys and challenges of international travel with children balance out...if you hire help.
Travel with an extrovert to make friends wherever you go.
From mismatched carpets and drapes to an overuse of dark colors, hilarious failures pave the way to design success.

Want to know more about Donna? You can find her at:

Website: Damn Smart Marketing

LinkedIn: @donna-mostrom

This episode is sponsored by Chloë Forbes-Kindlen. Chloë helps teams like yours build and manage their business operating system in Notion.

Have a cool hobby or side interest you want to talk about on Punch Out with Katie and Kerry Let us know:

Website: www.punchoutwithus.com

Email: punchoutwithus@gmail.com

Hosts: Kerry O'Shea Gorgone (@KerryGorgone) & Katie Robbert (@katierobbert)

S07 E03: Matt Snodgrass on Camping, Cast Iron, Community, and Coastal Ireland Oct 14, 2024

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If you're a fan of strategy games, outdoor adventures, or simply want to hear a unique story of riding out the pandemic while living abroad, this episode is for you!

On this episode of Punch Out with Katie and Kerry, we chat with Matt Snodgrass, a marketing leader, community builder, and adventure seeker. Matt shares his passion for board games, painting miniatures, and leading community-driven marketing efforts.

He also takes us through his unique experience of living in rural Ireland during the COVID-19 lockdown, his love of camping and cooking with cast iron, and how scouting has helped him bond with his children.

In this episode we learned:

Camping with cast iron is a weighty proposition.
Painting miniature figurines for games is more stressful than you'd think.
How community involvement, at home and on vacation, fosters connections.

Want to know more about Matt? You can find him at:

LinkedIn: @mattsnodgrass

This episode is sponsored by Chloë Forbes-Kindlen. Chloë helps teams like yours build and manage their business operating system in Notion.

Have a cool hobby or side interest you want to talk about on Punch Out with Katie and Kerry Let us know:

Website: www.punchoutwithus.com

Email: punchoutwithus@gmail.com

Hosts: Kerry O'Shea Gorgone (@KerryGorgone) & Katie Robbert (@katierobbert)

S07 E02: Kindra Cantrell on Buddhist Temples, Blazing Trails, and Being Barbie-Barian Oct 14, 2024

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In this episode of Punch Out with Katie and Kerry, we chat with Kindra Cantrell, founder of Pink Moon Illumine. Kindra is a brand leader, creative strategist, and content creator, but in this conversation, we focus on her offbeat passions, including tearing up the track as "Barbie-Barian" in roller derby.

Join us for an inspiring chat about finding balance between the adrenaline-fueled world of roller derby and the quiet reflection of community service.

In this episode we learned:

Why roller derby players need to pick a name FAST
How to find tranquility volunteering at a Buddhist temple
How roller derby and gardening fuel Kindra's work

Want to know more about Kindra? You can find her at:

Website: Pink Moon Illumine

LinkedIn: @kindra-cantrell

This episode is sponsored by Chloë Forbes-Kindlen. Chloë helps teams like yours build and manage their business operating system in Notion.

Have a cool hobby or side interest you want to talk about on Punch Out with Katie and Kerry Let us know:

Website: www.punchoutwithus.com

Email: punchoutwithus@gmail.com

Hosts: Kerry O'Shea Gorgone (@KerryGorgone) & Katie Robbert (@katierobbert)

S07 E01: Emmy Winner Tony Gnau on cooking experiments, travel adventures, sports memorabilia, and giving blood...and giving and giving. Oct 14, 2024

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How many times have you donated blood? Because Tony Gnau, founder and chief storytelling officer at T60 Productions and T60 Health has been doing it for decades! In this episode of Punch Out with Katie and Kerry, we chat with Tony — a three-time Emmy winner, keynote speaker, and Amazon #1 bestselling author — about his love for cooking, travel, and sports memorabilia, as well as his 30-year commitment to blood donation.

In this episode we learned:

You can please everyone if you cook enough things (from traditional Sicilian dishes to falafel waffles)
How travel adventures (and travel disasters) create lasting memories
How Tony — a former USC football player — got into sports memorabilia
Some very special items Tony's collected from his time on the field.

Want to know more about Tony? You can find him at:

Website: TonyGnau.com

LinkedIn: @t60-productions

This episode is sponsored by Chloë Forbes-Kindlen. Chloë helps teams like yours build and manage their business operating system in Notion.

Have a cool hobby or side interest you want to talk about on Punch Out with Katie and Kerry Let us know:

Website: www.punchoutwithus.com

Email: punchoutwithus@gmail.com

Hosts: Kerry O'Shea Gorgone (@KerryGorgone) & Katie Robbert (@katierobbert)