Curious Monica

The pandemic gave us all a taste of what it's like when health challenges derail our business models and careers. Some people have already had to overcome health challenges in order to succeed, and for the guests on this podcast today, we were able to transform their pain into inspiration for their lives and career changes. Being able to overcome challenges, especially health challenges, takes an incredible amount of resilience. And it takes creativity to be able to apply the lessons we've learned from those challenges into our careers. In this episode, we highlight the incredibly inspirational stories of Michelle de Matheu and D. Anthony Evans who pushed through their darkest health moments to find inspiration and a career.

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Is it possible to do business and do good for society? At first, I wasn't sure but now as a social entrepreneur, and working with other friends who are also doing business for good, I know my answer will be, yes all the time! Still, how does one do it and what is their journey like doing business and doing something good for 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.

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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 deeply care. They care about the students, their journey, and the future they will build. 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.

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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, who are all coaches in different fields and from different countries, about what it's like dedicating a career to coaching others to become leaders as well. I found three, key characteristics in all of them. And these characteristics are essential to anyone listening in becoming a better leader in their life and work.

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When was the last time you consumed something that was translated? Maybe it was a business report or Squid Game or even a video game! 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 shouldn't you compare online translation tools like Google Translate to a human translator?

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Have you found yourself watching more films than usual these past few years? I know I have! Good movies make me cry, reflect, celebrate, laugh, and 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.

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As a long-time children's books fan, 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 Tamara Haque who share their journey to being a children's book author. (P.S. I'm a new children's book author too. Check out my book "Have You Seen My Friends?: The Adventures of Creativity" now available. Discover more creativity-related resources at creativitywithmonica.com.)

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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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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.

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.