Curious Monica
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
S3 E25: Always Create Opportunities with Tanzila Khan
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Embark on an inspiring journey with Tanzila Khan, a trailblazing Pakistani entrepreneur, disability rights advocate, and author. From her early days ...
S3 E24: Rethink Inclusion Innovation as an Ally with Sandy Lacey
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sandy Lacey was always passionate about innovation and community-building. In the first half of her career she was a renewable energy innovator. From ...
S3 E23: Design for Accessibility with Kevin H. Yoo
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Kevin H. Yoo learned of his friend Marcus's impending blindness, he was inspired to make a difference. Drawing on his expertise in industrial and...
S3 E22: Turning Adversity into Advantages. Why Self-Esteem Matters with Xian Horn
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Low points, adversities, and feeling stuck are all challenges we sometimes face as innovators. It's part of the process of doing something new and liv...
S3 E21: Be Willing to Reinvent Yourself to Grow with Erica Vogel
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can't do anything about an opportunity you do not take. This is the mantra that gave Erica Vogel the courage to always reinvent and adapt herself ...
S3 E20: Be True to Yourself and Follow Your Curiosity with Trung T. Tieu
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Find your tribe and surround yourself with positive, supportive people. Growing up gay in a traditional Catholic, Asian household, Trung T. Tieu faced...
S3 E19: Love the Story You Live in By Looking Forward Instead of Dwelling in the Past with Yao Zhao
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up in a very traditional Chinese family in Chongqing, China as a gay man brought both happiness and difficulties. Still, Yao Zhao learned earl...
S3 E18: Write Your Own Story and Claim Your Seat at the Table with Jenn T. Grace
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jenn T. Grace has always been drawn to the transformative power of storytelling. Her affinity for communication and marketing, intertwined with her pa...
S3 E17: Take the Path Less Travelled with Designer Kimberly Wong
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fashion designer Kimberly (Kim) Wong is not shy about building her own path. Today Kim is the founder of Cukimberly, a successful brand of original an...
S3 E16: Disrupt Industries with Agility and Determination with Scott Sassa
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The lack of a traditional background in business did not stop young Scott Sassa from dreaming of a future in Hollywood. He didn't like school nor want...
S3 E15: Do What You Love Despite Lack of Representation with Jean H. Lee
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From the outset, Jean H. Lee harbored a clear passion for journalism. Yet, breaking into a field devoid of faces resembling her own posed challenges. ...
S3 E14: Return to Your Passion Afterall with Geronimo Carlos Ramos III
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Geronimo Carlos Ramos III believes that the most rewarding journey is returning to your passion, regardless of the twists and turns along the way. Tod...
S3 E13: Turn Gaps into Opportunities with Sheena Yap Chan
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sheena Yap Chan is dedicated to amplifying the voices of Asian female leaders in the workplace. Through her role as author and podcast host of "The Ta...
S3 E12: Non-Linear Paths Brings Good Stories and Skills for Life with Jeff Kirschner
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Not knowing what lies beyond can lead to thrilling adventures if you remain curious and open-minded, as Jeff Kirschner discovered firsthand. After col...
S3 E11: Learning Life Values from Birds and Nature with Monica Iglecia
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When did you last pause to notice a bird soaring in the sky? Our conversation with Monica Iglecia will encourage you to take a closer look. Meet Monic...
S3 E10: Use Technology to Change How We Think about Farming with Millennial Farmer, Zach Johnson
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Johnson, a fifth generation family farmer from West Central Minnesota, saw a gap in awareness about farming and agriculture. In 2016, he launched...
S3 E9: Solve Global Challenges with Science and Storytelling with Aubrey R. Paris
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Aubrey R. Paris grew up loving science and science fairs. Curiosity drove her to identify problems and approach them with innovative thinking, a h...
S3 E8: Best Dreams Take Time. How to Pursue Them and Not Give Up with Rahama Wright
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you truly believe in something, don't ever let go of it. Don't let not having a playbook stop you. Rahama Wright is here to tell you to go pursue y...
S3 E7: They Said No, So She 10x'ed Them with Dr. Sadhna Bokhiria
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, it seems like the universe throws obstacles in our path, but how we respond is ultimately up to us. Growing up in a hotel wasn't abnormal f...
S3 E6: Dream Big, Be Resourceful, Practice Gratitude with Nina Vaca
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you define success? For Nina Vaca, it was starting a business at 25 to connect people to opportunities. Born in Ecuador, Nina moved to the U.S....
S3 E5: Lead with Kindness and Curiosity and Karma will Follow with Nancy Ngo
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The best dream jobs you find may be jobs you don't see online. Looking back, Nancy Ngo shares how her career and many opportunities came to her becaus...
S3 E4: Transforming Youth Education with Empathy and Excellence with Krista Purnell
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Be open and stay curious. It may lead you to new opportunities that you didn't expect. Looking back at all her chapters in education, Krista Purnell s...
S3 E3: Building Common Grounds with Curiosity in Science with Dr. Jonathan Madison
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you build a career in science and education? It's a question Dr. Jonathan D. Madison, Program Director for the Metals and Metallic Nanostructur...
S3 E2: ReImagine Hospitality and DEI with Kenyatta Z. Lewis
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Embark on an enriching journey into the realm of sustainable procurement and supplier diversity with Kenyatta Z. Lewis, the founding Executive Directo...
S3 E1: Master Play with Gary Ware
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Gary Ware, the creative force behind Breakthrough Play and author of 'Playful Rebellion' based in sunny San Diego. Gary's passion for infusing pl...
Season 3 is Coming Back
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy 2024! We are thrilled to return with new stories to inspire and empower you. We hope you have been well. Subscribe today to Curious Monica by In...
10. Summary: Creating for Tomorrow
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of Curious Monica Season 2, I reflect on all the conversations I've had this season to create a special advice column for innovat...
9. Getting Curious About Curiosity - A Special Interactive Reflection
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm curious. What are you curious about lately? How can we transform what we're curious about into actionable intention? In this very special edition ...
8. The Power Of Curiosity in Communication - Speakers & Writers
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Good writing and speeches inspire you, motivate you, and make you feel heard. That's powerful and a skill to hone! So, I was always curious. What woul...
7. Transforming Health Challenges Into Opportunity - Career Pivots
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic gave us all a taste of what it's like when health challenges derail our business models and careers. Some people have already had to over...
6. Serving with a Purpose: Social Entrepreneurs
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to do business and do good for society? At first, I wasn't sure but now as a social entrepreneur, and working with other friends who ar...
5.Empowering Youth: Educators and Teachers
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Education is highly appreciated and respected yet a lot of teachers in school are underappreciated, underpaid, and very overworked. Why are the people...
4. Building Leaders: Leaders Who Coach
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've talked about the profession of coaching before, but what really makes a coach a great leader? Why is coaching an important skill for everyone? A...
3. Translating World: Translation Business
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When was the last time you consumed something that was translated? Maybe it was a business report or Squid Game or even a video game! The translation ...
2. Making Movies: Working In the Entertainment Industry and Telling Inclusive Stories
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you found yourself watching more films than usual these past few years? I know I have! Good movies make me cry, reflect, celebrate, laugh, and re...
1. Writing Stories for The Future: Children's Book Authors
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a long-time children's books fan, I've always wondered, how does a children's book come together? How is it different from other books and why do a...
What to Expect From Season 2
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is it too late to start my dream career? No! In the next few weeks, I'm excited to visit friends in different industries to learn how they fell in lov...
18. What is Your Legacy (Advice Collection)
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why do you do what you do? What do you live for? In today's episode, we went back through our 90+ conversations with innovators in Season 1 to learn m...
17. Humble Learning: What I learned from interviewing 90+ Innovators
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What do you really want in your career and life? As we wrap up Season 1 and look back at our interviews with over 90 guests, it reminded me of the les...
16. Go Far By Going Together: Community Builders
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do community builders become who they are? What motivates them to build communities, and how do they find the courage to continue to speak up in t...
15. Communicating with Sound: Working in Music
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Great music moves people. But what does it take to be a musician and build a career in music? Today we caught up with Serin Oh and Luke Helder to lear...
14. Hustling with Purpose: Founders (Part Time)
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can you love your day job and your part-time business? Yes! In today's conversation I'm interviewing friends who love their day job, as well as their ...
13. Building Something From Scratch: Founders (Full Time)
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is it like to run your business full time? With high risk and high reward, despite the never-ending challenges every day, there are always new bu...
12. Innovation for All: Innovation Experts
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From TacoBell's kiosk to design thinking workshops, innovation experts play a key role in finding new paths in familiar places. But how do they build ...
11. Belonging for All: Diversity and Inclusion
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Diversity and inclusion jobs have been on the rise as the world seeks a more inclusive workplace for all. But what do you do in this career? How do yo...
10. Law Can Be Fun: Lawyers
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While some would not describe a career in law to be fun or creative, many who love this profession beg to differ. In this episode, I spoke with three ...
9. Helping Others: Therapists
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is therapy and what does it mean to be a therapist? - from the rise of mental wellbeing awareness to society's misconceptions of therapy. In this...
8. Creating with a Purpose: Working in Entertainment
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From acting to filmmaking, what is it really like to work in entertainment? I had so many questions. How do you handle all the rejections? How do you ...
7. Writing for Good Change: Authors
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Writing your story is a vulnerable and humbling process. I wanted to learn more. How do authors decide what to write? How does the publication process...
6. Passionate Policymakers: Working in Politics
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Politics is a field in which everyone is watching you and everyone is impacted by what you do. As I look back at how diverse this field is, I'm also i...
5. Tech with Purpose: Tech Entrepreneurs
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When we think of tech entrepreneurs, we often envision an engineer in Silicon Valley. But there are so many incredible tech entrepreneurs changing peo...
4. Unlocking People's Potentials: Coaches
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Coaching - what exactly is it and how do people get into this industry? The coaching industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world, yet ...
#Reimagine Career Advice on Possibilities
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What do you want to be when you grow up? Where do you want to work? It's a question we get asked all the time, but how often do we pause to wonder why...
3: Food with a Purpose: Chef and Food Business
10 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does food mean to you? For most of us, it may be nourishment and happiness, but for others, it's more than that. In this episode, I discuss with ...
2: Connecting the Dots Between Product Managers & Product Marketers
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you describe what you do when your role keeps changing? In this episode, I discuss two roles that have rapidly grown and evolved due to technol...
1: People Operations and HR
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like people don't understand what you do? In this first episode, I discuss a role that is common in most organizations but is also misunders...
Introducing: Curious Monica
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Candid conversations with friends exploring why and how different people thrive at work and in life. I'm curious. What about you? Subscribe now to lea...