The Baker And The Banker Podcast

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We Vanished for Two Weeks… Here’s Everything That Happened 🍿 Nov 19, 2025

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It’s been a couple of weeks, and we’re finally sitting down to catch you up on everything. Dan just got back from his semiannual CORE conference with a handful of takeaways for business and planning for the new year, and I’ve been in full “mom mode” with teacher conferences, a surprise Disney trip, Friendsgiving, and getting the house holiday-ready.

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-Dan & Jenny

How Many Baking Pans Is Too Many? Oct 28, 2025

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This week we’re catching up on life lately, from Halloween memories and favorite candy to home organizing with The Orderly Space. We’re sharing a few marriage pet peeves, what we’re grateful for in this season, and the parenting advice we’d give our younger selves.

Be a Coffee Bean Oct 21, 2025

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This week, we’re talking about what it means to be a coffee bean. Dan shares the story of running into Damon West in Vegas, the author behind The Coffee Bean, and how one spontaneous act of generosity turned into a moment that will stick with him forever. We also chat about the Mariners’ tough playoff loss, an 18th birthday gift idea, and a special mom-and-son date night with Hudson.

At its core, this episode is about choosing to make an impact wherever you are, no matter the environment, and how small, genuine gestures can create a ripple effect that lasts.

Seven Secrets for a Stronger Marriage (and a Little Life Lately) Oct 14, 2025

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This week we’re chatting through Dan’s current read, Vertical Marriage, and the seven takeaways that stood out most to us, everything from keeping perspective to the little things that make a big difference. We also catch up on life lately: Mariners playoffs, a shopping trip to update Dan’s closet, what Ally’s been baking, and a few early holiday plans starting to come together.

You Don’t Get to Skip the Hard Stuff Oct 10, 2025

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After a whirlwind week of events, family time, and a little time on the road, we’re unpacking a bigger message: everyone faces hard seasons. The difference is in how we handle them. This episode dives into resilience, perspective, and the reminder that sometimes the hard parts become the groundwork for what’s next.

50 Years, 5 Lessons: Don't miss this one. Sep 30, 2025

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This week, we’re celebrating Dan’s milestone birthday with a conversation that’s both inspiring and down-to-earth. Dan shares five powerful lessons he’s learned in his 50 years, wisdom that will encourage you no matter your season of life.

We also take you behind the scenes of his birthday week (spoiler: lots of treats, new restaurants, and a must visit bakery), chat about a brand-new social media dinner series Jenny is launching, and preview a very busy week ahead.

It’s equal parts fun, reflective, and motivating, an episode you don’t want to miss!

We’re Back! Season 3 Starts Now! Sep 23, 2025

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We’re kicking off Season 3 with a surprise episode! Ally joins us as we catch up on summer adventures, share behind-the-scenes of Dan’s big birthday Vestival, laugh about failed sourdough attempts, chat farmers markets, and finally answer the question you’ve all been asking: is Ally still at Nordstrom?! It feels so good to be back behind the mic, we can’t wait for you to listen in!

10 life skills every teen should know before they leave the house May 22, 2025

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This week Jenny and Dan are back from LA and San Antonio. They chat about their trips and discuss an instagram post about important skills for teens.

7 things I've learned as a mom of teenagers May 09, 2025

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This week Jenny and Dan catch up after Cinco De Mayo, a road trip to Moses Lake, and what's been baking in the kitchen lately. In honor of Mother's Day, Jenny shares 7 lessons of being Ally and Hudson's Mom.

Catching up with Ally Keller Apr 25, 2025

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This week Jenny and Ally give Dan the week off. Hear how Ally's gap year is going and everything she's learned. Plus tune in to hear some new hobbies, favorites, and current obsessions.