Curiosity at Work

#33: Curiosity in Musical Theater with Ariel Gomez-Bradler In Curiosity at Work podcast episode 33: Curiosity in Musical Theater with Ariel Gomez-Bradler, Julie speaks with Ariel who is the Managing Director of The 5th Avenue Theatre, about curiosity in musical theater and the arts. Theater is more than what happens on stage. It is production teams, designers, […]

32: Curiosity in Life Enrichment with Monika Mathews Curiosity at Work podcast episode 32: Curiosity in Life Enrichment with Monika Mathews, Dr. Julie Pham speaks with Monika, CEO and founder of Queen Care and Life Enrichment Group. They discuss the importance of curiosity in entrepreneurship, the evolution of Queen Care from a nonprofit initiative, and […]

#31: Curiosity in County IT with Viggo Forde In Curiosity at Work podcast episode 31: Curiosity in County IT with Viggo Forde, Dr. Julie Pham speaks with Viggo Forde, the Chief Information Officer for Snohomish County. They discuss the role of curiosity in the IT sector, particularly within government operations. Viggo shares his experiences from […]

#30 Curiosity in Arts & Lecture with Rebecca Hoogs What does curiosity look like in arts leadership? In the Curiosity at Work podcast episode #30 Curiosity in Arts & Lecture with Rebecca Hoogs, Dr. Julie Pham speaks with Rebecca Hoogs, Executive Director of Seattle Arts & Lectures, about curiosity as a core leadership value. Rebecca’s […]

#29 Curiosity in Healthcare IT with Bradd Busick What does curiosity look like inside a healthcare system? In Episode 29 of the Curiosity at Work podcast, Curiosity in Healthcare IT with Bradd Busick, Dr. Julie Pham sits down with Bradd, Senior Vice President and CIO at MultiCare Health, to explore how curiosity shapes healthcare IT, […]

#28 Curiosity in Community Action with Janice Deguchi In episode #28 of Curiosity at Work podcast: “Curiosity in Community Action with Janice Deguchi,” Dr. Julie Pham interviews Deguchi, executive director of Neighborhood House, a community action organization. They discuss the importance of curiosity in the social service sector, the structure and services of Neighborhood House, […]

Curiosity at Work: Dr. Andrew Robertson on Fostering Curiosity and Innovation in the Pharmaceutical Industry In this episode of Curiosity at Work, Dr. Julie Pham talks with Dr. Andrew Robertson, Vice President and Head of Global Regulatory Policy and Innovation at Takeda Pharmaceuticals. With a career spanning science, law, and health policy, Andrew shares how […]

In this episode of Curiosity at Work, Dr. Julie Pham explores curiosity in nonprofit retail with Ed Ewing, Executive Director of Bike Works, a Seattle-based nonprofit that empowers youth and builds community through bicycles. With over 30 years of leadership experience, Ed shares his passion for social justice, racial equity, and cycling. These values drive […]

Curiosity at Work: Melodie Reynolds on Revolutionizing the Beauty Industry with Sustainability and Curiosity In this episode of Curiosity at Work, Dr. Julie Pham interviews Melodie Reynolds, founder and CEO of Elate Beauty, a company transforming the beauty industry with sustainability, ethical sourcing, and conscious capitalism. Melodie shares how curiosity in sustainable cosmetics led her […]

Curiosity at Work: Michael Byun on Leadership, Curiosity, and Social Change in Health and Social Services In episode 24 of Curiosity at Work, Dr. Julie Pham interviews Michael Byun, Executive Director of Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS), to explore how curiosity influences leadership in health and social services. Michael shares how curiosity drives effective […]

Curiosity at Work: Tom Fay on Curiosity and Innovation in Public Libraries In this episode of Curiosity at Work, Dr. Julie Pham interviews Tom Fay, Executive Director and Chief Librarian of The Seattle Public Library (SPL). Tom discusses how curiosity drives innovation in public libraries. With over 42 years of experience, he shares his journey […]

In this episode of Curiosity at Work, Dr. Julie Pham interviews Jerry Waldron, Interim Construction Management Director and Drainage & Wastewater Project Management Manager at Seattle Public Utilities (SPU). With a 35-year career spanning both private sector engineering and public infrastructure, Jerry shares insights on leading large-scale capital improvement projects that directly impact the daily […]

Curiosity at Work: Dr. Amy Morrison on Leadership and Curiosity in Community Colleges In this episode of Curiosity at Work, Dr. Julie Pham interviews Dr. Amy Morrison, the ninth president of Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech). Dr. Morrison discusses the importance of curiosity in community colleges and how it has guided her leadership journey. […]

Curiosity at Work: Cynthia Tee on Leadership, Innovation, and Curiosity in Software Engineering In this episode of Curiosity at Work, Dr. Julie Pham interviews Cynthia Tee, Senior Vice President of Engineering at Smartsheet. Cynthia shares her leadership journey in software engineering, spanning over two decades, and how curiosity has played a pivotal role in her […]

Curiosity at Work: Shannon Drotning on Curiosity and Innovation in Health Insurance In episode 19 of Curiosity at Work, Dr. Julie Pham interviews Shannon Drotning, Market President for the West Coast at Providence Health Plan. Shannon shares her inspiring career journey, from starting as a customer service representative to becoming a senior leader in healthcare. […]

Curiosity at Work: Harold Scroggins on Leadership, Innovation, and Curiosity in Emergency Services In this episode of Curiosity at Work, Dr. Julie Pham interviews Harold D. Scroggins, Chief of the Seattle Fire Department. Chief Scroggins shares his remarkable 35-year journey of curiosity in emergency services and the evolving role of the fire department. He discusses […]

In episode 17 of Curiosity at Work podcast, Dr. Julie Pham interviews Rachel Suman, Chief Experience Officer at the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). Rachel shares her inspiring journey from administrative professional to executive leader, providing valuable insights into the evolving role of administrative professionals across industries. IAAP, with over 7,000 members and a […]

Curiosity at Work: Diem Ly on Municipal Economic Development and Inclusive Growth In this episode of Curiosity at Work, “Curiosity in municipal economic development with Diem Ly,” Dr. Julie Pham interviews Diem Ly, Division Director at the City of Seattle’s Office of Economic Development (OED). Diem shares her unique journey from community journalism and telecommunications […]

Curiosity at Work: Ryan Calkins on Curiosity as a Port Commissioner and Public Service Leadership In episode #15 of Curiosity at Work, Dr. Julie Pham interviews Ryan Calkins, Port of Seattle Commissioner and advisor at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). With two distinct roles spanning the public and research sectors, Ryan shares how curiosity […]

Curiosity at Work: Phoebe Sade on Leadership and Innovation in the Social Sector In this episode of Curiosity at Work, “Curiosity for early leaning providers with Phoebe Sade,” Dr. Julie Pham interviews Phoebe Sade, Executive Officer of BrightSpark Early Learning Services, to explore how curiosity shapes leadership in the nonprofit sector. Phoebe leads a rapidly […]

Curiosity at Work: Michael Greer on Leadership and Innovation in the Arts Sector Michael Greer, CEO of ArtsFund, joins Dr. Julie Pham on the Curiosity at Work podcast to explore how curiosity drives leadership in the arts sector. As the CEO of ArtsFund, Michael oversees grant-making, capacity building, and advocacy for over 800 arts organizations […]

In this episode of Curiosity at Work, host Dr. Julie Pham talks with Britt Provost, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Siteimprove. A seasoned HR professional, Britt has over 20 years of experience in global technology. She creates progressive career experiences through her HR team’s efforts. She believes curiosity is essential to HR leadership and […]

Curiosity at Work: Lauren Flemister on Leadership, Strategic Planning, and Community Development Lauren Flemister, Assistant Director of Planning and Public Works at Pierce County, brings over 17 years of experience in community and regional planning, architecture, and public affairs. She has held leadership roles in the City of Tacoma’s Planning and Development Services Department and […]

Curiosity at Work: Michael Jacobson on Leadership, Performance Management, and Equity in the Public Sector In this episode of the Curiosity at Work podcast, Dr. Julie Pham sits down with Michael Jacobson, an award-winning leader in organizational performance management and Deputy Director at King County’s Office of Performance, Strategy, and Budget. Michael shares insights from […]

In the latest episode of Curiosity at Work, host Dr. Julie Pham welcomes Rico Quirindongo, the Director of the Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) for the City of Seattle. Together, they dive into how curiosity shapes the workplace and the dynamic role it plays in city planning. Rico shares insights into the structure […]