Is it possible to do business and do good for society? Spoiler alert - Yes! Still, how does one do it and what is their journey like doing business for the good of society? In this episode I speak with social entrepreneurs Amy Malin and Rachel Svetanoff about their journey into a field of doing good for the better of the world, and running a successful organization at the same time. And if you’re new to the world of social entrepreneurship, tune in for some great first steps in getting started.
Dec 23, 2021
26 min
Education is highly appreciated and respected yet a lot of teachers in school are underappreciated, underpaid, and very overworked. Why are the people who play such a key role in our lives and future are overworked and underpaid? And why do teachers start their career even if the work is demanding? It’s because they care. In this episode I speak with educators Margaret Park and Ellie Kim on their experience with teaching, empowering the younger generations, and of course, innovating in the new normal.
Dec 16, 2021
22 min
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? And what are some of the key characteristics of a good coach, no matter what field or location? As a coach myself I know that behind every great coach is someone who believed in them, a leader who held them accountable. In this episode I talk with three close friends about what it’s like dedicating a career to coaching others to become leaders as well.
Dec 10, 2021
26 min
The translation industry makes things accessible, but it also helps businesses grow, reach new markets, and more! In this episode I speak with Marina Illari and Colleen Beres of Terra Translations, a company who has been solving problems in this industry for over 25 years. What is it like to be in the translation business? What is changing? And why isn’t it just the human version of Google Translate?
Dec 2, 2021
25 min
Have you found yourself watching more films than usual these past few years? I know I have! Good movies remind me how beautiful and meaningful life is. In this episode I dive into all the aspects of working in the film industry, especially for those whose voices are often underrepresented. Meet David Masami Moriya and Kelly Li who share their stories about why they entered in the industry, what they love about it, and how they’re using their voice to amplify other voices in the process.
Nov 24, 2021
30 min
As a long-time children’s books fan and recently published children’s book author (yay!), I’ve always wondered, how does a children’s book come together? How is it different from other books and why do authors write what they write? Whether you are looking to write your children’s book, or a fan of children’s books you’re in for a treat. In this episode, I caught up with three friends who took different paths to bring their children’s books to life. Meet Helena Ku Rhee, Heather Davis, and Ta
Nov 18, 2021
29 min
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 love with their jobs and industries. Whether you are already in your dream job or not, you can have a career that you love and enjoy growing in. Welcome back to Curious Monica where we learn how different innovators thrive at different jobs.
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Nov 4, 2021
4 min
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 more about why they live with intention and purpose. ‘What is your legacy?’ is a good question to ask. Watch the full video at our InnovatorsBox YouTube channel.
Sep 2, 2021
6 min
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 lesson professor Randy Pausch shared in his Last Lecture - never stop dreaming and working for it. What dream are you dreaming today, innovators? Learn more about us at curiousmonica.com. Sign up to InnovatorsBox’s monthly newsletter here to get resources and insights on workplace creativity.
Aug 31, 2021
7 min
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 the face of disagreements? In this episode, we speak with Maggie Chui and Bryan Pham from Asian Hustle Network, Derrin Slack from ProActIndy, and Avani Parekh from Facebook. Learn more about us at curiousmonica.com and sign up to our monthly newsletter at InnovatorsBox!
Aug 26, 2021
36 min
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