Unexpected Hobbies of Financial Advisors: Anne Bollin Johnston's Electric Guitar Journey.
Join hosts Brian Wright and Joshua Walker in this episode of the 'Unexpected Hobbies of Financial Advisors' podcast as they delve into the surprising hobby of Anne Bollin Johnston from Created Wealth Advisory. Anne shares her journey of picking up the electric guitar in 2019, the importance of finding freedom and creativity in music, and how she balances her professional life with her passion for playing guitar. From starting the Freebird Challenge to forming a cover band, Anne's story is an inspiring tale of overcoming perfectionism and embracing creative pursuits to enhance both personal and professional life.
00:00 Introduction to Unexpected Hobbies Podcast
00:37 Meet Anne Bollin Johnston: Financial Advisor and Guitar Enthusiast
01:26 The Journey Begins: Anne's First Guitar
02:19 Finding Freedom in Music
07:30 The Freebird Challenge: A Creative Community
10:13 Balancing Perfectionism and Creativity
16:54 Joining a Band: The Next Level
19:24 Reflections on Musical Journey and Professional Life
26:40 A New Experiment Begins
27:35 Combining Writing and Music
27:52 The Birth of Financial Rock Songs
28:53 From Retreat to Performance
30:06 Creative Pursuits and Professional Life
31:17 The Power of Creativity in Finance
34:06 Memorable Moments and TEDx Talk
34:41 The 17 Pound Goose Band
37:50 Blending Music and Finance
44:15 Final Thoughts and Where to Find More
Anne's TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w2jR3oCQRY
Finrock Rocks Website: Finrockrocks.com
Anne's Website: annebjohnston.com
Freebird Challenge: https://www.annebjohnston.com/freebird