Conscious Curiosity

What if the legacy that matters most is being created in the conversations we have and the lives we touch today? Delinda Forsythe was my second guest on Conscious Curiosity SD. When we first spoke nearly four years ago, she was preparing to pass the company she founded to the next generation of leaders. She did just that—and began a new chapter of writing, speaking, and traveling with her husband. Then came a serious cancer diagnosis. Delinda speaks candidly about the difficulty of treatment and the uncertainty she lives with. She also speaks about the life she is choosing to live right […]

What if the greatest competitive advantage in your business isn’t your strategy, technology, or capital—but whether your people believe their work matters? That idea was at the heart of my conversation with Nathan Rogge, President and CEO of First Pacific Bank. Nathan began his banking career as a teller and now leads an award-winning community bank recognized for its culture, growth, and commitment to small and medium-sized businesses. What impressed me most was not simply what Nathan has accomplished. It was how clearly, he understands the connection between meaningful work, engaged employees, strong relationships, and business results. As Nathan put it, the […]

What if a professional sports team measured success not only by the games it won—but by the lives it changed? That question stayed with me after my conversation with Joel Katz, Vice President of Community Impact for San Diego FC, on the latest episode of Conscious Curiosity SD. San Diego FC was showing up for our community before the team ever kicked a ball. The club’s vision goes far beyond building a winning soccer franchise. It is working to create opportunity, develop young people, and become a team that truly belongs to all of San Diego. At the heart of that vision is […]

What happens when we can no longer be completely independent? And are we prepared? On this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, I sat down with Lauren Reynolds, founder of At Home Nursing Care, for a fascinating conversation about two subjects that affect almost all of us: aging and leadership. Lauren spent 17 years as an investigative journalist, earning 11 Emmy Awards, before her mother’s battle with cancer led her into home care. We explored: • What families should know before a health crisis• Protecting independence, dignity and choice as we age• Building and leading an 80-person, highly regulated business• Creating a team that can […]

We’re surrounded by headlines telling us the world is imploding.  Then you meet someone like Steve Morris. Steve is the Executive Director of I Love A Clean San Diego, and after spending time with him, I left with something I didn’t expect… Hope. Not because he believes every environmental problem has been solved. But because he believes people care. Every day, he watches neighbors, families, students, and businesses give up a few hours of their time simply because they want to leave San Diego better than they found it. That’s a powerful reminder. Real change rarely begins with a grand gesture. […]

In a world where the values of purpose and profit are increasingly intertwined, young leaders are emerging to make a significant impact. This podcast explores the insights shared by three remarkable guests who are part of a transformative movement in San Diego. They are not just participants in this change; they are at the forefront, bridging the gap between capitalism and purpose-driven business models. Sage Dobby: a graduate of the University of San Diego’s (USD) Crocs School, founder Chao Vella, a company producing sustainable hair accessories from pineapple leaves and winner of the Fowler Concept Challenge. Sean Tran Quevedo: an […]

Most businesses don’t have a marketing problem. They have a strategy problem. Too often we jump to tactics—social media, advertising, AI, websites, videos—before answering the most important question: What are we really trying to accomplish? In this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, I sit down with Sarah Yasukochi, Founder & CEO of House Collective and one of San Diego’s most respected purpose-driven marketing strategists. Sarah shares why great marketing isn’t about chasing clicks—it’s about building trust, amplifying meaningful work, and creating a strategy that serves people first. We explore: If you’re a business owner, CEO, marketer, or leader trying to grow your […]

Can You Build a Billion-Dollar Business and Still Make the World Better? Most people believe there is a tradeoff between profit and purpose. My latest podcast guest, Jack Mardack, believes that is a false choice. As Co-Founder and Chief Impact Officer of Oyster, Jack helped build one of the world’s few B Corp unicorns—a company valued at over $1 billion while creating meaningful impact across the globe. In this conversation, we explore: • Why purpose and profit can strengthen each other• How leaders can build impact into the DNA of their organizations• The future of work in an AI-driven world• […]

In this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, I sit down with Sanjiv Prabhakaran and Louis Cruz to discuss what leaders are getting wrong—and right—about AI. Everyone is talking about AI. Most are talking about the technology. Very few are talking about leadership. After spending time with AI experts, business leaders, and organizations navigating adoption, I’ve become convinced of one thing: The companies that win with AI won’t necessarily have the best technology. They’ll have leaders who can: AI is not another software implementation. It’s a business transformation. And leadership will determine who thrives and who falls behind. Time Stamps 2:15 […]

Homelessness is not just a government issue. It’s a leadership issue.And some of San Diego’s business leaders are refusing to sit on the sidelines. SENIORS are the fastest growing group experiencing homelessness in San Diego — not because they failed, but because they simply can’t keep up economically anymore. On this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, I sit down with Drew Moser, CEO of Lucky Duck Foundation, to explore a radically different approach to one of San Diego’s biggest challenges using business principles and business-minded execution to make a difference. A few powerful takeaways from this conversation: This conversation challenged assumptions, inspired […]