As I mentioned in an earlier newsletter, CuriosityBased’s head of marketing, Mikaila Culverson, will be leaving us at the end of this month. I’ve been so impressed by how much Mikaila has accomplished during her time with us, including leading a revamp of our website, teaching herself marketing analytics, helping create a brand new digital course, spearheading our new Curiosity at Work podcast, and managing this newsletter. One of our most popular newsletters “Sometimes you gotta rest to get stronger” is still of Mikaila recounting what she learned from training for a race. I’m bragging about Mikaila because I know she won’t do it herself. Mikaila embodies the spirit of being a “learn-it-all.” The team has been telling her for months how much we’ll miss her.
People rarely get a chance to say goodbye in their own words. To share what’s next, I invited Mikaila to tell her own story:
After three years with the CuriosityBased team, it’s time for a new chapter. This transition is bittersweet – I’m excited for what’s next, but will deeply miss the CuriosityBased team and the sense of connection and care we’ve built together.
Back in 2021, I joined as an MSW intern and immersed myself in CuriosityBased’s philosophy. The practice of curiosity has influenced both my professional and personal relationships in incredible ways. One of the most impactful moments was when I first participated in our Explore Success workshop. It completely changed how I think about success and emboldened me to set a new path for myself to pursue interests beyond my traditional training. Years later, I had the privilege of facilitating that same workshop twice for our community, helping others explore what success looks like and feels like for them.
As I step into my new role leading a team of social workers and counselors in the Puget Sound, I carry with me all the lessons and values from CuriosityBased. For the future, I hope success continues to feel like freedom, creativity, and fun. I aim to create spaces similar to CuriosityBased wherever I go, where opportunities to practice curiosity are encouraged and success is how you define it.
This farewell is emotional but also filled with gratitude. The CuriosityBased community has left a lasting impact on me and I’m eager to apply my learnings in new settings. Thanks for being a part of this journey. Here’s to the future, with all its possibilities!
If you’d like to send your best wishes to Mikaila, feel free to respond to this email.
Best,
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