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Infinite Dialogs with Oti Jay

In this episode of Infinite Dialogues with Oti Jay, CuriosityBased founder and CEO Dr. Julie Pham joins host Oti Jay for a wide-ranging conversation on respect, identity, culture, curiosity, leadership, and human connection.

At the center of it: the idea that respect isn’t a universal value we all share — it’s a personal and cultural one, shaped by family, upbringing, and lived experience. Understanding that distinction is the foundation of the 7 Forms of Respect framework, and Julie traces it back to her own story of growing up between Vietnamese and American cultures.

The conversation explores what it looks like to lead, communicate, and build relationships across those differences — and why replacing judgment with curiosity is where that work begins.

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Key themes: The 7 Forms of Respect · Cultural identity and communication · Curiosity as a leadership practice · Bicultural experience · Human connection in the workplace

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#35: Curiosity in Hunger Relief with Lianna Olds

#35: Curiosity in Hunger Relief with Lianna Olds

What does curiosity look like in hunger relief?

In Episode 35 of the Curiosity at Work podcast, Dr. Julie Pham speaks with Lianna Olds, Deputy Director of Emergency Food Network, about curiosity in nonprofit leadership and food access.

Food is often described as a unifying topic. Yet behind every meal distributed are complex systems, data decisions, fundraising relationships, and advocacy efforts.

In this episode, they explore:

• Why curiosity is essential for nonprofit leadership
• How data tells stories about community needs
• Moving fundraising beyond transactional relationships
• Navigating advocacy across diverse perspectives
• The role of feedback and trust in effective communication
• How parenting and practicing stillness shape personal growth

One line that stayed with us: “Food is a unifying topic.”

Curiosity helps leaders look beyond numbers to understand the human stories underneath. It builds trust. It strengthens advocacy. It deepens service.

Hunger relief work requires operational excellence. It also requires empathy, interpretation, and the willingness to ask better questions.

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More Curiosity at Work episodes at: https://curiositybased.com/category/curiosity-at-work-podcast/

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