"Sometimes my parents say ask three questions and then you can play." - Addy Graff
In this delightful episode of Curated Questions, Ken Woodward sits down with eight-year-old explorer Addy Graff to discover how curiosity takes root early in life.
A seasoned traveler who has visited roughly 40 countries and every neighborhood in Washington, DC, Addy shares how asking questions helps her learn about people, cultures, and new experiences. From sampling adventurous foods like snails to practicing French in local shops, she demonstrates a fearless approach to discovery.
Addy reflects on lessons from school about thoughtful versus superficial questions and explains why the best ones invite stories rather than one-word answers. Encouraged by her parents to ask meaningful questions at the dinner table, she is already developing the habits of a lifelong learner.
Whether researching travel for the book she is writing or choosing the most interesting path while wandering a new city, Addy reminds us that curiosity is less about age and more about posture. One that keeps the world expansive, welcoming, and full of possibility. Follow along on her adventures through her Dad's Instagram account at https://www.instagram.com/austinkgraff/
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Episode Notes
00:00 Introduction To Curated Questions
01:52 Meet Addy Graff: The Young Explorer
03:16 The Power of Asking Questions
05:13 Adventurous Travels and Tasting New Foods
08:44 Learning About Questions in School
11:37 Curiosity and Learning New Skills
13:52 Family Traditions and Encouraging Questions
16:17 Favorite Questions and Multilingual Curiosity
17:12 Discussing Language and Travel
17:51 Exploring Washington, DC
18:12 Neighborhoods and Landmarks
19:19 Wandering and Discovering
20:09 Culinary Adventures
23:11 Writing and Researching Travel
26:33 Travel Stories and Experiences
31:14 Reflections on Questions
Resources Mentioned
Austin K Graff: Dad who chronicles Addy's adventures
Austin K Graff on Instagram
Ms. Watts Addy's Teacher
S'mores N'more
Santa Rosa Taqueria
50 Maps of the World
Nutcracker
Princess Jasmine outfit
Producer Ben Ford
Beauty Pill
