The Quietly Ambitious Analyst Podcast is where you come to work on the part of analytics that lives between the code and the slide deck.

Think of it as a mental gym for your business brain:

Field experts

who show you how different industries really make decisions

Real analyst stories

from people who’ve been in the messy middle of projects

Behind-the-scenes “real talk”

about stakeholder dynamics, career pivots, and the moments you don’t see on LinkedIn

Quietly Ambitious Analyst Podcast

Thoughtful conversations for analysts who want to think more deeply and communicate more clearly.

Hi there, I'm Seth Forbes.

I broke into analytics from a pretty nontraditional path, going from a small town in Indiana to working with tech companies in Boston and now recording this podcast from my cozy apartment.

When I started out as an analyst, I loved working with numbers - but I was just as obsessed with why the business was doing something, how people made decisions, and how to explain my work in a way that actually landed. That mix of business curiosity + communication + data is what’s shaped my whole career… and this podcast.

When I’m not talking about stakeholders and strategy, I’m probably sipping a latte with my husband, planning our next trip, or journaling about some oddly specific work moment. If you’re quietly ambitious, curious about how things really work, and tired of feeling like “just the report person,” this podcast is for you.

What listeners and guests are saying

"Love this! Absolutely brilliant and educational."

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"I love how Seth gives guests the space to let their stories shine. Well done."

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I really enjoyed our podcast chat! It was one of the best I’ve been on, thank you again for having me on!

Tristan Burns, Guest Speaker

Thank you once again for the incredible podcast session. Your energy, depth, and the way you create space for meaningful conversations are truly exceptional. I’m genuinely grateful to have been a part of your project!

Marianna Simonyan, Guest Speaker