The Unexpected Hobbies of Andrea Oliver: Hot Yoga and Cold Plunges In this episode of 'Unexpected Hobbies of Financial Advisors', hosts Brian Wright and Joshua Walker sit down with financial advisor Andrea Oliver from North Park Financial Planning. Andrea shares her intriguing journey into the world of original hot yoga and cold plunging in Lake Michigan. She details how these extreme activities help balance her life and their impact on her emotional well-being. Andrea also talks about the role of yoga during the COVID-19 pandemic and how it has influenced her professional practice. Dive into Andrea's dual hobbies and discover how she juggles her passions with her career, offering a refreshing perspective on maintaining a healthy work-life balance. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:55 Meet Andrea Oliver 01:09 Andrea's Journey into Hot Yoga 01:55 Experiencing the Heat: First Impressions 03:05 The Community and Environment of Hot Yoga 04:15 The Realities of Hot Yoga 09:40 Transition to Lake Plunging 13:35 Combining Hobbies with Professional Life 16:15 Exploring Career Transitions and Financial Planning 17:38 Discovering Yoga and Its Impact 18:52 Starting a Financial Practice with XY Network 19:16 Integrating Yoga into Professional Life 20:37 Building Client Relationships Through Yoga 22:20 Yoga Community and Personal Growth 26:42 Advice for New Yoga Practitioners 29:06 Unexpected Hobbies and Final Thoughts