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Curiosity with Kristen
by Kristen Revell
Here you’ll hear real conversations with every day people making a difference, living their purpose, being parents, trying their best and sharing their knowledge of life experiences, both professionally and personally. You’ll also hear from executives about their companies and what cool things they are doing plus how they are navigating their companies and people forward. Each episode is unique and covers wide ranging topics that give my guests an opportunity to share what they have learned, are learning and continuing to learn. Along with their wisdom, hope and some great stories too!
Episodes
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81. Dia Bondi - Author of "Ask like an Auctioneer" & Communications Coach
Today I’m talking with Dia Bondi, communications coach, auctioneer, and author of Ask Like an Auctioneer. Dia has had a fascinating career: from coaching leaders around the world and working on the Rio 2016 Olympic bid, to taking a sabbatical and heading to Missouri to learn how to become an...
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80. Julia Holian - Career Coach & Strategist - Career Transformation Partners
If you’re looking for a job, or trying to hire great people, you’re going to want to hear this conversation. Julia Holian, Career Coach & Interview Strategist, of Career Transformation Partners, shares what’s really happening in today’s job market and some major changes at LinkedIn that could...
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79. Martina Fuchs - Anchor of CNN Money in Switzerland & Co-Founder of The Frequency School
Martina Fuchs is someone whose journey spans continents, cultures, and careers. She is an international journalist, global business leader, and humanitarian who has reported for Reuters, CNN, and Chinese television while living and working across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond. But…
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78. Andrea Hogan, Prior CMO of Qualcomm & Camino de Santiago finisher!
Andrea Hogan journey spans continents, careers, and one of the world's most transformative pilgrimages. From growing up in Ireland to building a remarkable leadership career with companies like IBM and Qualcomm, Andrea seemed to have everything on track. But when her mother was diagnosed with...
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77. Parul Saini, former CIO of Uber & Founder of AI Ally Works
Parul Saini, a technology executive, entrepreneur, and founder of AI Ally Works, joins Curiosity with Kristen. Parul's journey began in India, where her curiosity about life and purpose eventually led her into the world of technology. Along the way, she navigated gender bias, built a successful...
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76. Guisselle Nunez, Sr Associate VP, University Marketing Communications at SJSU
Guisselle Nunez, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at San Jose State University, helps organizations and individuals communicate their value and achieve success through enduring marketing and personal branding strategies. Guisselle has led multi-million dollar branding and enrollment...
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75. Lori Adams-Brown, Director of Global Talent Development
Today on Curiosity with Kristen, we’re diving into the world of global leadership, cultural intelligence, and the future of talent with someone who has lived it at every level with Lori Adams‑Brown. Lori’s story spans continents and crises. She grew up in Costa Rica and Venezuela, later serving…
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74. Nader Yassa, CEO of Life Style Plan and Complete Financial Wellness
What if everything you thought you knew about building wealth was actually costing you — without you even realizing it? Today's guest is Nader Yassa — financial educator, wealth strategist, and someone who has spent years cutting through the noise to teach people a simpler, smarter path to...
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73. Shirley Gee - Founder of Angel Plus LLC and CEO of Regional Resource Center (Vietnamese American Community Center of the East Bay)
What does it mean to belong… to leave a legacy… and to keep hope alive when the world feels uncertain? In episode 73, I’m joined by Shirley Gee, founder and Managing Partner of Angel Plus LLC, which performs diligence for latter stage start-ups in preparation for capitalization, and CEO of the...
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72. Deka Dike, Founder and CEO, Omatochi
Today’s conversation is an important one—about aging, care, and how we support one another as our population shifts. By 2030, there will be more people over 65 than under 18, and that reality is already reshaping families, communities, and the way we think about long-term care. I’m joined by Deka...
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71. Rosalyn Acosta - Energy Healer, Sustainable Tourism Specialist, Eco-wellness Retreat Planner
Today we explore the questions that open our hearts, stretch our thinking, and invite us into what’s possible. I'm joined by Rosalyn Acosta, the founder of Live Heal Travel. She is a reiki master, shamanic energy medicine practitioner, mindfulness facilitator, and eco-travel visionary. Rosalyn...
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70. Kristen Revell interviewed
In this special episode of Curiosity with Kristen, the tables turn as Kristen is interviewed by Jodi Kaelle, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of MontaRosa. Kristen shares her full career journey from her early days at a CPA firm to discovering staffing and recruitment, becoming a top performer…
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69. Holly Uber - Human Centered Technologist
What does dissecting cow eyeballs teach about innovation? How do you and your team approach work? Curiosity? Innovation? This week's guest is Holly Uber, a catalyst for curiosity whose career spans classrooms, boardrooms, and cutting-edge tech labs. After college, Holly packed her bags for…
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68. Zach Brooks, CEO of Ugenome AI
Today’s guest, Zach Brooks, is anything but conventional. From his early days selling lemonade to fund his first big adventure, to building tech startups in the dot-com era, earning a PhD in Applied Linguistics, acting in Hollywood, and now launching his fifth company, Ugenome AI, Zach’s career…
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67. Cecil Plummer, CEO of Fastr.ai
Today I interview Cecil Plummer, CEO of Fastr.ai, which is an AI platform that instantly transforms your existing ATS into a smarter talent engine. With nearly two decades of recruiting leadership at Robert Half before becoming CEO at Fastr.ai, Cecil brings a wealth of experience in scaling…
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66. Julia Holian, Principal, Career Strategist & Interview Coach at Career Tranformation Partners
If you’ve ever felt isolated in your career, overwhelmed in a job search, or wondered why finding authentic community feels harder than it should, today’s episode is going to hit home. In this episode, Julia Holian and I dive into the real pressures women face today and how building meaningful...
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65. Scott Alldredge, CEO of IP Services, on Cybersecurity
Today’s guest is Scott Alldredge, a former football player turned tech entrepreneur with over 30 years in IT and cybersecurity. He’s the CEO of IP Services and co-author of the acclaimed VisibleOps series, which has sold over 400,000 copies and read by leaders around the world. Scott shares his...
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64. Angie Simon - Past CEO Western Allied Mechanical & Co-Founder/President of Heavy Metal Summer Experience
It was an honor to welcome Angie Simon to Curiosity with Kristen. After retiring in 2023, Angie continues to lead and inspire. She spent over 35 years at Western Allied, where she served as President and CEO, growing the company by more than 300%. She also made history as the first woman to serve...
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63. Chen Lizra - The Power of Somatic Intelligence for High Achieving and Executive Women
Welcome to Curiosity with Kristen, where we explore the stories and ideas that challenge us to grow. Episode 63 is Chen Lizra. Chen is a TED Speaker, professional dancer, and founder of The Power of Somatic Intelligence, a groundbreaking approach that helps high achievers and leaders reconnect…
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62. Maryann Walters - Redefining work and travel
Episode 62 is with my friend, Maryann Walters, who has been redefining how she works and travels the world with her husband and dog. We met at my previous company when she was my client at TriNet as Director of Procurement. She was responsible for procurement, strategic sourcing and data...
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61. Linda Tempelman, CEO of Persista Bio on eradicating Type 1 Diabetes
Today I have Linda Tempelman, CEO of Persista Bio. With a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University and extensive experience in the biotech sector, Dr. Tempelman leads a team that’s breaking through barriers in cell therapy. Persista Bio’s pioneering O2Line™ system is designed to…
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60. Nancy Sheppard, Founder and CEO of Women2Boards
Today, I’m joined by Nancy Sheppard, Founder and CEO of Women2Boards. Nancy is a powerhouse in the world of banking and board leadership. She is also SO approachable, friendly, supportive and warm! The instant I met her, I felt like I had known her for years! From her early years on Capitol Hill…
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59. David Craig, CEO of Sarcomatrix Therapeutics on saving lives!
Today, I'm honored to have David Craig, CEO and founder of Sarcomatrix Therapeutics, joining me. With a steadfast commitment to advancing treatments for muscle-wasting diseases, David’s leadership has been the driving force behind Sarcomatrix’s groundbreaking work. Under his guidance, Sarcomatrix...
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58. Robert Boyce, CEO of Plakous Therapeutics on saving babies, and more!
Today, I’m thrilled to have Robert Boyce, CEO of Plakous Therapeutics, joining me. From his early years as a Naval Flight Officer to leading marketing efforts at Johnson & Johnson, Robert’s journey is a testament to versatility and leadership. We'll explore his career path and what ultimately led...
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57. Ludovica "Lu" Labruna, CEO of Magnetic Tides
In today’s episode, we’re joined by Ludovica Labruna, CEO of Magnetic Tides. Ludovica is a PhD and visionary neuroscientist with a passion for non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS). At UC Berkeley, her research focuses on understanding individual differences in sensitivity to NIBS, aiming to…
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56. Kenneth Barton, CEO of SafetySpect
Today, we’re joined by Kenneth Barton, CEO of SafetySpect. With over 20 years of experience in business development, Kenneth has helped grow companies from the ground up, securing partnerships with major organizations like Symantec, the U.S. Postal Service, and international government…
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55. Hannah Zhang, CEO of Zepto Life Technology
Today, we’re joined by Hannah Zhang, CEO of Zepto Life Technology. Zepto Life Technology is transforming diagnostics powered by Giant Magneto-resistance (GMR) technology, which earned the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2007. Their product can perform a lab culture in just 90 minutes, a breakthrough...
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54. Andreas Bayer, from Engineer to Entrepeneur: Lessons from Silicon Valley
Today I am excited to introduce Andreas Bayer. From humble beginnings in getting a green card in a lottery to building a career in Silicon Valley as an Engineer to risk leader to startup founder. Andreas has had an incredible path. We talk about what it means to grow, pivot and lead through...
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53. Anthony Sterns, CEO of iRxReminder
Today I have Anthony Sterns, the founder and CEO of iRxReminder LLC. For over a decade, Anthony has been at the forefront of transforming patient engagement and medication adherence through innovative technology. iRxReminder has developed a comprehensive platform that combines real-time…
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52. Imanuel Lerman, CEO of InflammaSense
Today I have Imanuel Lerman, the founder and CEO of InflammaSense. Imanuel and his team are focused on advancing the way clinicians diagnose and treat complex conditions, particularly those linked to inflammation. Through cutting-edge technology and innovative approaches, InflammaSense is working...
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51. Adam Southam, CEO of Food For Health
Today’s guest is Adam Southam, CEO of Food For Health and the visionary behind the patented Efficacy Engine®, a tool revolutionizing how we treat and prevent disease through clinically proven functional foods and supplements. Adam’s own battle with hyperlipidemia inspired his mission to empower...
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50. Iya Afan, ANZ Business Head of LinkedIn, Global Emerging Enterprises in Singapore
Want to work abroad? I talk with Iya Afan who grew up here in the US and moved to Singapore right before Covid. Starting at LinkedIn in SF right before Covid, she took a "leap of faith" taking on a growth opportunity at LinkedIn that moved her all the way to Singapore. I have known Iya for over…
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49. Chris Springate, CEO of ARC Medical
Today, we’re joined by Chris Springate, pharmacist-turned-pharma-innovator and CEO of ARC Medical, Inc. With over 25 years of experience, Chris has developed and commercialized medical devices and combination products, including the game-changing Taxus® Stent, with annual sales exceeding $1...
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48. Ray Rao, CEO of Ankr Health
Today, we’re thrilled to host Dr. Ray Rao, an oncologist turned entrepreneur and the visionary CEO of Ankr Health. Ankr is revolutionizing patient support for blockbuster oncology drugs by combining cutting-edge machine learning models trained on big pharma data with 24/7 human support. Their...
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47. Adam Koster, Chief Commercial Officer of QAI Bio
Today, we’re joined by Adam Koster, an accomplished serial entrepreneur and regenerative medicine executive. From his early career as a Sous Chef to his passion for all things biotech, life sciences and medical device, his curiosity has created a perfect blend to learn how to be your best. Adam…
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46. Paul Barnhurst - The FP&A Guy, on Finance and AI
Episode 46 is with Paul Barnhurst, better known as The FP&A Guy! Paul is a passionate teacher, creator, and Microsoft MVP with deep expertise in all things FP&A. He is the host of three podcasts: FP&A Tomorrow, Future Finance, and Financial Modeler’s Corner, where he shares expert insights,...
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45. Rafael Rosengarten - CEO of Genialis
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Rafael Rosengarten, CEO and co-founder of Genialis, the RNA biomarker company transforming how healthcare delivers outcomes for patients, families, and communities. A visionary leader who puts people first, Rafael’s career spans nearly two decades of...
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44. Robert Lauritzen, CEO of Cerebriu on AI MRI's
In this episode, we’re joined by Robert Lauritzen, CEO of Cerebriu, a company on a mission to expand MRI accessibility through cutting-edge AI. With over 20 years of leadership in tech, life sciences, and innovation, Robert and his team are driving solutions that streamline MR imaging, improve...
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43. Julia Holian, founder of Career Transformation Partners
Happy new year! Want tips for approaching this year from a career perspective? Take a listen! Think you'll enjoy it and get some great tips! Julia Holian and I do our annual assessment of the job market, "career audit" and some helpful tips. Julia Holian is founder and Principal of Career...
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42. Noni Allwood - End of Life Doula
Episode 42 is a special one with my friend, Noni Allwood, as we discuss her most important career as an end of life doula. We met in 2018 while on a Cuba trip with 20 women entrepreneurs to help women in business throughout Cuba. Noni lives in the bay area near San Francisco and is originally…
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41. Nader Yassa - Founder/ CEO of LifeStyle Plan
In this episode, I interview Nader Yassa. I've had the pleasure of knowing Nader for over 25 years and have watched him as CFO at corporate jobs, including CEO/CFO for one of the largest flight academies located in Arizona. Not to mention he lived on an airstrip with his plane at his house! He is…
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40. Andrea Hoban - Co-founder Oji Life Lab & Coach
This week is with Andrea Hoban, who is an expert at getting the best out of you. She has facilitated, coached and trained thousands of people at companies of all sizes and directly with individuals. I also benefitted from her training while at Robert Half, where she worked for over 18 years.…
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39. Cecil Plummer, CEO Fastr AI on the importance of DEI & board diversity
Today's episode is with Cecil Plummer who I've had the pleasure of knowing for over 15 years. He currently is CEO at Fastr AI, which is an AI startup offering a plug in for recruiting systems. Prior to FastrAI, Cecil was the President and CEO of the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development...
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38. Dr Ginamarie Wells, PhD, Executive Coach & Hypnotherapist
Dr Ginamarie Wells is a PhD, an executive coach, is trained in mediation, leadership assessment, organizational development, life coaching, and hypnotherapy in high-performance environments. She will make you think completely different, whether as a business leader or as someone trying to figure...
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37. Lamiaa Laurene Daif, Worldwide Strategist at Apple & youngest Director at top PE firm in Paris
Episode 37 is with Lamiaa Laurene Daif, born and raised in Morocco then moved to France at 17 for college. She became the youngest director at the largest private equity firm in France and worked there 10 years before moving to New York and then completely changing both her personal and...
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36. Amanda Cromwell, Soccer Olympic gold medalist, previous head coach at UCLA & Executive coach
This week is with Amanda Cromwell, legendary soccer player, previous head coach of both University of Central Florida and UCLA, former U.S. Women’s National Team star, Olympic gold medalist and NCAA champion. She shares her upbringing and her journey in soccer from the early days to winning the...
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35. Celeste Crystal, Director of Sustainability @ Samsung
Celeste Crystal is a Director at Samsung and currently leads sustainability initiatives, including a team for Samsung Semiconductor DSA Memory. As a director at Samsung, she helps execute marketing strategies that position Samsung as a leader in the global market. She cultivates a culture of...
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34. Petra Chequer, Founder & Managing Partner of Ethos8 & Ethos8x
Petra is the founder and managing partner of Ethos8 and Ethos8x, which is an executive leadership as a service company. She passionate about building companies by developing their top executives into strong leaders with a clear strategic vision and an outstanding ability to provide a secure base...
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33. Jo Moseley, the FIRST woman to SUP across the UK
Jo Moseley is a 59 year-old single Mum of two grown up sons, living on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. She’s a paddleboarder, wild swimmer, hiker and beach cleaner. She is also the author of two bestselling books about beautiful places to paddleboard, a speaker and podcast host. Jo started...
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32. Jo McRell, Employee Experience Consultant & Author
Jo McRell is an innovative employee experience consultant. She’s helped organizations like Google, Intuit, Meta and Gusto better empower their employees. Jo understands the challenges young professionals face as the dynamics of the workplace change. Through her work and the AI ERA Community she...
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Here you’ll hear real conversations with every day people making a difference, living their purpose, being parents, trying their best and sharing their knowledge of life experiences, both professionally and personally. You’ll also hear from executives about their companies and what cool things they are doing plus how they are navigating their companies and people forward. Each episode is unique and covers wide ranging topics that give my guests an opportunity to share what they have learned, are learning and continuing to learn. Along with their wisdom, hope and some great stories too!
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