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Curiosity with Kristen73. Deka Dike, Founder and CEO, OmatochiToday’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 Dike (dee-K) , CEO and founder of Omatochi, a senior care technology company helping seniors age in place and built from personal experience. Deka worked 15 years at US Bank as VP in wealth management and mortgage loans previously before leaving to care for her parents. After seeing firsthand how fr...
2026-02-2036 minCuriosity with KristenRosalyn Acosta - Energy Healer, Sustainable Tourism Specialist, Eco-wellness Retreat PlannerToday 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 weaves together healing, culture, and conservation in a way that’s both grounded and expansive. Her work spans collaborations with the World Wildlife Fund, Stanford University, the United Nations World Tourism Organization, and the San Francisco Human Rights Commission. She’s been featured in Marin Living, Marie Claire UK, Medium, and heard on podc...
2026-02-161h 04Curiosity with KristenKristen Revell interviewedIn 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, and ultimately launching multiple businesses of her own. Kristen reflects on her pivots from accounting to Robert Half, overcoming fears like cold calling, excelling in permanent placement, and navigating the emotional weight of life-changing career moves. She recounts being laid off during COVID and using that moment as a launchpad to build...
2026-02-0145 minCuriosity with KristenHolly Uber - Human Centered TechnologistWhat 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 Cameroon as a Peace Corps volunteer, teaching English and sparking curiosity in students halfway around the world. She earned her master's in teaching and brought science to life through hands-on experiments, quite literally one cow eyeball at a time.But Holly's curiosity didn't stop at the classroom. She's shaped...
2026-01-151h 06Curiosity with KristenZach Brooks, CEO of Ugenome AIToday’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 is a tapestry of curiosity, creativity, and impact.We explore his new book trilogy—including Discovering What Awakens You—and dive into his “Human Algorithm,” a powerful framework for living a meaningful life through academics, art, athletics, advocacy, adventure, and purpose.We also unpack...
2025-12-311h 00Curiosity with KristenCecil Plummer, CEO of Fastr.aiToday 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 talent operations. From Fortune 50 firms to nimble, 200-person teams, Fastr.ai’s proprietary LLM is purpose-built to supercharge talent acquisition, offering AI Matching, Talent Sourcing, Rediscovery, Profile Enrichment, and DE&I insights—all embedded direc...
2025-12-1552 minCuriosity with KristenJulia Holian, Principal, Career Strategist & Interview Coach at Career Tranformation PartnersIf 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 connection can completely transform your sense of grounding and momentum.We dig into the striking difference between how Americans and Europeans see work, and why so many job seekers here tie their identity and security to their careers in ways that create anxiety and burnout.
2025-11-301h 14Curiosity with KristenScott Alldredge, CEO of IP Services, on CybersecurityToday’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 journey, from running a raspberry business as a teenager to building one of the most trusted cybersecurity firms serving small and midsize businesses.We dive into real-world ransomware stories, the rise of AI and quantum threats, and the importance of strong authentication, micro-segmentation, and executive engagement in k...
2025-11-161h 00Curiosity with KristenAngie Simon - Past CEO Western Allied Mechanical & Co-Founder/President of Heavy Metal Summer ExperienceIt 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 as President of SMACNA, opening doors for more women in the trades.In 2021, she launched the Heavy Metal Summer Experience—a camp introducing high school students to the trades. What started with 28 kids in 2 locations has grown to over 900 students in 51 locations across the U.S. an...
2025-10-3152 minCuriosity with KristenChen Lizra - The Power of Somatic Intelligence for High Achieving and Executive WomenWelcome to Curiosity with Kristen, where we explore the stories and ideas that challenge us to grow. Episode 67 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 with their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and transform what’s been blocking them.Chen’s work blends neuroscience, movement, and emotional mastery to unlock confidence, purpose, and what she calls “the feminine edge” in leadership. In our conversation, we explore how tuning into the body can...
2025-10-151h 02Curiosity with KristenMaryann Walters - Redefining work and travelEpisode 65 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 transformation. She also spent about a decade at Microsoft in supply chain operations. A master of scalable change management, Maryann helps growing organizations get out of their own way so they can attract customers and investors requiring mature, compliant processes. From Microsoft to startup, from Risk Management to Legal, Procurement...
2025-10-011h 07Curiosity with KristenLinda Tempelman, CEO of Persista Bio on eradicating Type 1 DiabetesToday 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 overcome immune rejection and support the long-term viability of therapeutic cells. Focused on enabling advanced treatments for chronic conditions like Type 1 Diabetes, their work has the potential to replace traditional therapies and pave the way for a new era of patient care. This could also eradicate diabetes!Join u...
2025-09-1531 minCuriosity with KristenNancy Sheppard, Founder and CEO of Women2BoardsToday, 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 to the C-suite, Nancy’s journey is anything but ordinary. We talk about her early years including her brave choices to move across the country, pick different careers, her pivot from politics to banking, her role as CEO of Western Independent Bankers, and h...
2025-08-3157 minCuriosity with KristenDavid 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 is pioneering novel therapies to promote muscle regeneration, with a vision to transform the lives of those living with muscular dystrophies, sarcopenia, cachexia, and more. Motivated by personal connections to these challenges—his niece Chloe, who tragically passed away at just 30, and his brother-in-law—David’s mission is deeply personal.Armed with a Lean Six S...
2025-08-1538 minCuriosity with KristenRobert 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 him to become the CEO of Plakous Therapeutics.Plakous Therapeutics is developing groundbreaking solutions for restorative and regenerative healing. By harnessing allografts derived from the human placenta, the company is delivering powerful cytokines and growth factors that promote healing and rege...
2025-07-3134 minCuriosity with KristenLudovica "Lu" Labruna, CEO of Magnetic TidesIn 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 unlock new possibilities for brain interventions. With Magnetic Tides, she’s bringing a revolutionary NIBS device to life, designed to evaluate and enhance human brain function, with a focus on stroke patients. Magnetic Tides is pioneering a novel method of NIBS, a safe, n...
2025-07-1528 minCuriosity with KristenKenneth Barton, CEO of SafetySpectToday, 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 ministries. His expertise in forging strategic alliances has driven startups to over $40 million in enterprise value.SafetySpect is revolutionizing sanitation with its advanced Contamination, Sanitation Inspection, and Disinfection (CSI-D) system. The company's proprietary technology uses a unique handheld camera system to identify and disinfect biological contaminants, including sa...
2025-06-3029 minCuriosity with KristenHannah Zhang, CEO of Zepto Life TechnologyToday, 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 compared to traditional methods that can take days or even weeks. This fast, lab-quality solution is revolutionizing disease detection and point-of-care diagnostics. Since 2020, Zepto Life has also been a key player in COVID-19 testing.In today’s episode, we’ll dive into how this Nobel-winning techno...
2025-06-1530 minCuriosity with KristenAndreas Bayer, from Engineer to Entrepeneur: Lessons from Silicon ValleyToday 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 acquisitions, reinvention and everything in between. Noteworthy is as Senior Director of Risk Engineering at Xoom which was acquired by PayPal in 2015. The other was as Co-Founder and CTO of Beam Solutions which was acquired by Jumio in 2020. Thanks, Andreas, for sharing! www.linkedin.co...
2025-05-301h 45Curiosity with KristenAnthony Sterns, CEO of iRxReminderToday 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 reporting, data capture, and seamless patient-care integration to improve medication management and support healthcare professionals in their day-to-day work.The system brings together a cloud-based control center, automated medication devices, and a mobile app, creating a new approach to managing patient regimens and enhancing patient education. By supporting remote monitoring...
2025-05-151h 22Curiosity with KristenImanuel Lerman, CEO of InflammaSenseToday 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 to enhance diagnostic precision and treatment strategies in a variety of medical fields. In addition to his role at InflammaSense, Imanuel is a professor at the University of California, San Diego, where he explores the mechanisms behind pain, inflammation, and mental health disorders. With a passion for inter-disciplinary c...
2025-05-011h 15Curiosity with KristenAdam Southam, CEO of Food For HealthToday’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 others with science-backed health solutions. With over 35 years of experience in innovation, strategy, and invention, he’s a leader in health and wellness transformation. Food For Health allows you to scan food labels, enter medical conditions, wellness goals, allergies, and more to find out what...
2025-04-1549 minCuriosity with KristenIya Afan, ANZ Business Head of LinkedIn, Global Emerging Enterprises in SingaporeWant 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 25 years and reported to her mom at Robert Half, who is truly a legend. Iya has created her own path, and I've enjoyed watching her career, and travels!Iya is currently the ANZ Business Head of Global Emerging Enterprises...
2025-03-311h 11Curiosity with KristenChris Springate, CEO of ARC MedicalToday, 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 billion.Now at ARC Medical, Inc, Chris leads the charge with a groundbreaking liquid medical device designed to prevent surgical adhesions—promising improved patient recovery, reduced emergency surgeries, and better healthcare outcomes.Beyond the lab, Chris is passionate about sharing insights on living healthier, more energized lives while striving to be the best husba...
2025-03-151h 02Curiosity with KristenRay Rao, CEO of Ankr HealthToday, 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 innovative approach helps patients stay on life-saving chemotherapy longer, improving outcomes while boosting drug adoption. As the first in the industry to take this bold step, Ankr Health is transforming how pharma engages and supports patients with the goal of helping anyone and everyone in the US. Joi...
2025-02-2842 minCuriosity with KristenAdam Koster, Chief Commercial Officer of QAI BioToday, 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 is Chief Commerical Officer at QAIBio. At QAIBio, the focus is on revolutionizing women’s health and cancer therapies using quantum computing.With a career built on launching disruptive technologies and forging powerful partnerships across biotech and pharma, Adam brings unparalleled exper...
2025-02-1454 minCuriosity with KristenPaul Barnhurst - The FP&A Guy, on Finance and AIEpisode 58 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, practical strategies, and the latest finance and AI tools transforming the industry with various expert guests.Paul helps prepare finance professionals to be the strategic partners their businesses need through extensive training, educational content, and software reviews which can be found on his website, www...
2025-02-0229 minCuriosity with KristenRafael Rosengarten - CEO of GenialisIn 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 groundbreaking biomedical research in genetics, immunology, and bioengineering.Under his leadership, Genialis develops clinically actionable biomarkers informed by the most diverse cancer data sets, empowering targeted therapies and immuno-therapies to guide treatment decisions. Rafael is also a co-founder and board member of the Alliance for AI in Healthcare, advocating glob...
2025-01-3137 minCuriosity with Kristen50. Imanuel Lerman, CEO of InflammaSenseToday 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 to enhance diagnostic precision and treatment strategies in a variety of medical fields.In addition to his role at InflammaSense, Imanuel is a professor at the University of California, San Diego, where he explores the mechanisms behind pain, inflammation, and mental health disorders. With a passion for inter-disciplinary collaboration, his...
2025-01-141h 18Curiosity with KristenRobert Lauritzen, CEO of Cerebriu on AI MRI'sIn 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 patient care, and empower radiologists with tools like Apollo: the MR technologist co-pilot. From his entrepreneurial roots, including a dental backpack, to leading teams at NNIT and Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Robert’s insights promise to inspire and inform. Let’s explore how Cerebriu is transforming radiology and revolut...
2025-01-1446 minCuriosity with KristenJulia Holian, founder of Career Transformation PartnersHappy 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 Transformation Partners. She spent 14 years as a recruiter before starting her own firm. She is a career strategist helping people make pivotal career moves that align with their skills, talents, interests, and values. She helps develop strategies to maximize your talents and strengths to be mo...
2024-12-311h 18Curiosity with KristenNoni Allwood - End of Life DoulaEpisode 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 from El Salvador. She is an experienced executive, speaker and research fellow focused on corporate culture transformation and equality in support of innovation and business success.Noni is now retired but spent her career as an Engineer, over 13 years at Cisco as a Senior...
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A World of DifferenceRecruiting Top Talent with Empathy: A Conversation with Executive Search Pro Kristen RevellDoes this sound familiar? Have you been told that the key to finding your next role is to simply upload your resume and wait for the perfect opportunity? Yet, there you are, feeling stuck and frustrated, with no results in sight. It's time to break free from ineffective job search strategies and discover a new approach that actually works. Let's dive into resilience strategies for job loss and recovery and uncover how to land your dream role.In this episode, you will be able to:
Mastering Executive Recruitment Strategies: Unlock the secrets to attracting top talent...
2024-12-1154 minCuriosity with KristenNader Yassa - Founder/ CEO of LifeStyle PlanIn 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 a CPA from KPMG, one of the Big 4 CPA firms and spent time in real estate. Needless to say, he is a smart guy! But what really makes Nader stand out is his unwavering love for his family, for youth, for his church, for...
2024-11-3058 minCuriosity with KristenAndrea Hoban - Co-founder Oji Life Lab & CoachThis 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. Andrea left and is co-founder of Oji Life Lab, which is an emotional intelligence company she founded with Mark Bracket who is the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. Andrea thrives on growing businesses, influencing change, inspiring greatness, and helping others reach their highest potential.
2024-11-1545 minCuriosity with KristenCecil Plummer, CEO Fastr AI on the importance of DEI & board diversityToday'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 Council. He won the National Minority Supplier Development Council’s Council of the Year award in 2019, 2021, and 2023. Under his leadership, the organization achieved record-breaking growth for six consecutive years, including a 300% increase in revenue, 5X growth and retention in clients, a 400% increase in profitability, and a 25% growth in co...
2024-11-0146 minCuriosity with KristenDr Ginamarie Wells, PhD, Executive Coach & HypnotherapistDr 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 out their career path. From her early days in the art world to consulting business leaders and owners, her story inspires you to trust the process and helps you see what is right in front of you. I guarantee you will realize solutions better than you could have imagined. My hope is when you finish listening to...
2024-10-191h 15Curiosity with KristenLamiaa Laurene Daif, Worldwide Strategist at Apple & youngest Director at top PE firm in ParisEpisode 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 professional life. After going back to get her MBA from Stanford and now working at Apple as a business strategist, Lamiaa learned some significant and very helpful tips for ones life, including how important it is to listen to your gut, and your body. She did a TedX Talk entitled what...
2024-09-2849 minCuriosity with KristenAmanda Cromwell, Soccer Olympic gold medalist, previous head coach at UCLA & Executive coachThis 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 Olympic gold. Whether you're chasing victory on the soccer field or striving for excellence in life, Amanda's insights will inspire you. www.amandacromwell.com(15) Amanda Cromwell | LinkedIncromwellcoaching@gmail.com to reach Amanda for coachingFind me on LinkedIn @ www...
2024-09-211h 08Curiosity with KristenCeleste Crystal, Director of Sustainability @ SamsungCeleste 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 collaboration and communication among cross-functional teams, partners, and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and engagement on shared vision and goals. She is passionate about sustainability as an innovation opportunity and is committed to advancing the industry standards and best practices for decarbonization.https://www.linkedin.com/in/celestecrystal/https://semiconductor.samsung.com/us...
2024-09-0143 minCuriosity with KristenPetra Chequer, Founder & Managing Partner of Ethos8 & Ethos8xPetra 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 for their key asset, their people. Their mission is to empower global leaders to drive rapid transformation, increase healthy productivity and enable high performance while ensuring sustainable human, company and brand growth. Petra talks of her upbringing, career path, travel and how she helps companies wanting to grow. ...
2024-08-1556 minCuriosity with KristenJo Moseley, the FIRST woman to SUP across the UKJo 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 paddleboarding aged 51 simply to heal her knee and help her menopausal insomnia and anIn 2019 she became the first woman to paddleboard 162 miles coast to coast from Liverpool to Goole, fundraising and picking up litter. A film about her adventure called Brave Enough...
2024-07-3154 minCuriosity with KristenJo McRell, Employee Experience Consultant & AuthorJo 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 co-founded, Jo equips employees and leaders with the tools to navigate tech, employee culture, and work model disruptions so they can thrive in the future of work. Jo is currently living in and exploring California with her family and furry friend. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jomcrell/Learn more...
2024-07-161h 03Curiosity with KristenYvonne Silver, Founder, CEO & Success Coach for Women EntrepreneursYvonne Silver worked as a Director of HR and VP of Client Services for large and Fortune 500 companies before pivoting in her career to coaching and inspiring women in having confidence and standing out. Her new book " Words, Women and Wisdom: the modern art of confident conversations" gives women the tools to stand out and elevate their voice. She also has a BBS radio show with the same title. She has worked in 4 countries, on 8 startups and with 30 years of wisdom, her insights will give you the tools to stand out. https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonnesilver/
2024-06-3056 minCuriosity with KristenPortia Obeng, Social Media Strategist and LinkedIn ConsultantPortia has been in the social media game for over 10+ years before Snaps were chatted, Instagram had stories, and Tiks were toked. She helps individuals and organizations increase their social media presence, along with LinkedIn. She leads dynamic, fun and informative workshops, webinars and trainings. If you're looking for a LinkedIn or Instagram expert, digital or social media strategy, a content creation brainstorming session, social media training, or a guest for your podcast, Portia can help.✅ 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽, 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿, 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴? Portia leads dynamic, fun, and informative social media workshops, webinars, and training for organizations and universities that are ready to help employees and students strengthen their personal brands, but don't know where to start. Her current specialties are LinkedIn and Instagram. Email her at hello@portiaobeng.com if you...
2024-06-1455 minCuriosity with KristenJeanAnn Nichols, Retired Executive of Intel & Coach, Speaker, AuthorJeanAnn Nichols worked at Intel in increasing levels of responsibility for over 30 years and retired in 2017 as VP Sales and marketing and General Manager of the Sales Enablement Group. Since retiring, she became a keynote speaker delivering presentations around the world, created an executive coach practice, is part of Stanford's continuing education courses as a professor and co-authored a recent book on the modern leader, called Intentional Power. Today’s business environment is changing at an unprecedented pace. New business models are disrupting established institutions. Advancing technology, globalization, social and environmental concerns are pressuring leaders to achieve and...
2024-06-011h 05Curiosity with KristenMichelle B. Griffin, Branding Coach, Author of Own Your Lane & Founder of Standout WomenMichelle Griffin has written multiple books, hosts multiple podcasts on branding yourself on LinkedIn and is the founder of the Brand Therapist and Standout Women Media, which is a training and development platform that accelerates female entrepeneurs to grow their visibility, personal brands and thought leadership to move their message, mission and businesses forward. Her message of "Owning your lane" will help you do just that. Whether you want to write a book, speak on stage, or boost your message and media presence, Michelle wants to help make that happen for you. Learn more at www.StandoutWomenMedia.c...
2024-05-1558 minCuriosity with KristenMarco Thompson, Angel Mentor of EvoNexus + Wake Surfer & InstructorAlong with a successful career in starting his own companies, selling them, running a venture firm and slowly retiring, Marco has also successfully taught over 1500 people to drop the rope and wake surf in San Diego, CA. Considered as one of the best in teaching wake surfing (If not the best!), I've had the privilege of surfing with and knowing Marco since 2017 when he taught me how to teach wake surfing and taught my kids how to surf. Marco shares his career and wake surf journey. Enjoy! Angel Mentor at EvoNexus, Serial Entrepreneur & Startup Financing J...
2024-04-3051 minCuriosity with KristenAsia Mape - Emmy-Award Winning Producer, Creator of ilovetowatchyouplay.comEpisode 26 is with Asia Mape. Asia is a 4-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and Sports Television Producer. She has worked for all the major Sports Networks: Fox Sports, ESPN, TNT, NFL Network, and NBC Sports. She’s covered the most high-profile sporting events in the world, including five Olympics, multiple NBA playoffs, and 2 Super Bowls. She’s interviewed hundreds of athletes and has helped tell their stories of incredible talent, work ethic, and their journeys to become world-class competitors. She is also a mom to 3 beautiful daughters who were raised with sports, along with playing herself in college sports. In supp...
2024-04-1659 minCuriosity with KristenChristy Teglo- Author of "Weathered: Finding strength on the John Muir Trail"Christy Teglo worked in corporate America for over 15 years until age 36 when she decided to sell her home, quit her job and hike the John Muir Trail solo, finding clarity for her life and inner courage to pursue that life. Since then, she has travelled the world supporting herself through real estate and other ventures. Christy wrote a book about her experience on the trail, called "Weathered: Finding Strength on the John Muir Trail". She talks about her career, travelling the world, including her solo hike on the John Muir Trail for over 3 weeks and the challenge of leaving h...
2024-03-291h 24Curiosity with KristenKelly Campana, Leadership and Life CoachThis is a must for women leaders! Kelly was Director of PR and Communications for 13 years at Sprint Nextel Communications before starting her leadership and life coaching business in 2018. Kelly helps women leaders in Fortune 500 achieve a life that exceeds their professional success through mindset coaching. Her insights on women leadership, careers, how to achieve your long range goals with emotional intelligence and resilience is remarkable. You will definitely get a lot of great tips. Enjoy!https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellycampanaleadership/https://www.kellycampana.com/Find me on LinkedIn @ www.linkedin.com/in/k...
2024-03-1544 minCuriosity with KristenLamya Alaoui, CPO Hala Systems and Behavior AnalystAs the Chief People Officer at Hala Systems, Lamya oversees all aspects of talent acquisition, management, and development, as well as cultural integration, employee engagement, and wellness. She is passionate about using her skills and expertise to create a positive impact and support the global community. In addition to her role at Hala Systems, Lamya is an active mentor, advisor, and board member for various startups and non-profits and was recently appointed to the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, contributing to the publication's content and charting its future direction. We talk about her journey from Morocco to the US...
2024-03-011h 14Curiosity with KristenDora Jih, Ironman athlete and Business Owner of Season TeesMy friend Dora is badass! As a graduate of Cornell's MBA program, she started her career in management consulting before she paused to raise her 3 kids with her husband Sam in the East Bay. She then started a clothing line called Season Tees and among other things became passionate about Ironman triathlons. Her first was in 2007, pushing her 2 yr old across the finish line with her other 2 young kids and husband. As of today, she has completed 15 ironmans, including being invited to the world chamionship in Kona, Hawaii. In her spare time if she isn't training, she teaches spin...
2024-02-1555 minCuriosity with KristenKeith Byers, CEO & co-founder of LIG RentalsKeith Byers founded the Company in 2019 with his wife, Jennifer Byers. Initially Team Byers saw an opportunity to grow a Travel Trailer business and leveraged Keith's knowledge as a Hydrovac Operator to see the missed and needed inventories on the sites he was working for PG&E. Keith’s innate ability to capitalize on business synergies and proactively leverage his honed selling skill sets quickly lifted his brand's image to obtaining a Master Service Agreement with multiple S&P 500 companies. His ability to develop, build and maintain client relationships and trust has become a powerful business tool for LIG Rent...
2024-02-011h 54Curiosity with KristenMarjorie Saulson CEO/Founder and Communcation Confidence Coach of Vibrant Vocal PowerNamed both Top Speaking Coach of the Year and Top Motivational Speaker of the Decade, Public Speaking Confidence Coach Marjorie Saulson is still going strong at 82 and intends to be the most fabulous +100 babe you ever met!Author of the #1 international bestselling book, Empowering Business Owners to Overcome Speaking Fears Whether You’re Talking with 1 Person or 1,000, she is also one of 50 women (including Oprah Winfrey and Melinda Gates) who are contributing authors to the book, America’s Leading Ladies – Stories of Courage, Challenge, and Triumph.For over 40...
2024-01-1647 minCuriosity with KristenHeather Olson on the Gold medal at the 1996 Olympics & the perfect 10Heather Olson won not only the Gold medal at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta Georgia in front of the home crowd but they also received a perfect 10 score! It was the first time in history for artistic swimming, previously known as synchronized swimming, to compete as a full team in the Olympics. Heather recounts her years growing up and the dedication and perseverance it took to become number one. Not only was the physical nature grueling, but also the mental game. From quotes they'd say to each other like "the water is toasty warm", and "let's try and make...
2023-12-3154 minCuriosity with KristenJulia Holian, Founder of Career Transformation Partners joins me on end of year career checklistHappy holidays! This episode is a great one to ponder and reflect on 2023. It shares insights for your end of year career checklist. I've been so grateful for all the pivots in my career and the people that have helped me along the way. This is a great one to share insights to explore if you want to uplevel where you are at, whether it be position, salary, company, whatever. Good tips to help think about where you are, where you're going and what truly makes you happy. I'm joined by Julia Holian, who is founder and Principal of...
2023-12-181h 09Curiosity with KristenAndrea Hoban, Co-founder of Oji Life Lab- disrupting corporate learning & developmentToday, we have a remarkable individual with us. Someone deeply passionate about cultivating business growth, instigating positive change, and sparking greatness in others. With a commitment to helping individuals achieve their highest potential, Andrea Hoban is a true force in the realms of leadership and personal development. Some fun facts I learned after our podcast is Andrea opened for Pauly Shore for over 4000 people in her comedy troupe at ASU and had a natural soap company! When we met over 20 years ago, Andrea was leading large sales teams in Oregon for 8 years, then moved to Northern California to facilitate...
2023-12-011h 03Curiosity with KristenYvette Huygen, Founder of YH Coaching and Communications LLCYvette Huygen has spent her career in PR and internal communications. She was Director of WW PR and Internal Communications for 15 yrs for a $2B tech company with 10K employees in more than 80 countries for over 15 years, then worked almost 5 years at a company from 2017-2022 that made Covid tests. She had the unique opportunity to be on the ground floor through the pandemic along with navigating internal and external communications.. Since leaving that company, she launched her own leadership and communications consulting company. She helps coach and work with organizations through change. We talk about her career, pivots, c...
2023-11-171h 06Curiosity with KristenJoey Klein, CEO, Founder and Author of Inner MatrixJoey Klein is the founder and CEO of Inner Matrix and author of the book Inner Matrix. Inner Matrix helps high achievers inside the art of science and personal mastery. He helps people train and rewire their nervous system, thought strategies and learn to feel emotions to create a new way of moving in ones career and life. Someone who wants to see their life better and is willing to take action to make that happen will benefit. In the last 20 years, Joey has supported 80,000 people around the world, including high level executives from companies such as Boeing, IBM...
2023-10-3155 minCuriosity with KristenLinda Calhoun, CEO and founder of Career GirlsLinda Calhoun is an entrepreneur, activist, and community leader based in San Francisco, California. A graduate of Boston University with a B.S. in Mass Communication, Linda's career path led her to work in international policy coordination, media, technology, and data management. Her work has met the unique and increasingly important intersections of STEM and Social Justice. Linda is the Founder and CEO of Career Girls, a nonprofit that was created as a response to the inequality of opportunity that Linda encountered in her story. Linda is the President of the Career Girls Board and additionally sits on the B...
2023-10-171h 19Curiosity with KristenMitch Brinton, Co-Founder & CMO of Elements Meals for AthletesMitch Brinton is the CMO and Co-Founder of Elements Meals, which makes freeze-dried, single serving macronutrient food for athletes and others who need a quick healthy meal. He has started multiple successful start ups, from his first one in college called MobiLube, a mobile vehicle maintenance company with a friend. 3,500 clients later, they sold their business. Mitch then co-founded an internet start up with 350 employees and secured $80 million in VC funding, which served more than 400 colleges & universities. That experience got him hooked on technology, internet marketing and entrepreneurship. He is passionate about everything Web marketing and helps small businesses b...
2023-09-2958 minCuriosity with KristenCatrina Simbe, Managing Partner of Pinpoint Talent & founder of Tyler's Grace FoundationCatrina Simbe is Managing Partner and CEO of Pinpoint Talent and founder/ philanthropist of Tyler's Grace Foundation (www/tylersgracefoundation.org). She has spent the last 20+ years in recruiting, running successful divisions and mentoring staff. She worked for both a large publicly traded staffing/consulting firm and as entrepreneur/ co-founder and now CEO of boutique staffing firms. Catrina is a treasure to so many that know and respect her! She shares her life lessons of having to pivot not only in her career but in her personal life while overcoming the death of her son and husband within 45 days of...
2023-09-1655 minCuriosity with Kristen“Coffee talk” with co-founder Mariana Faerron-Gutierrez from Tico Coffee RoastersMariana was born and raised in the province of Heredia, Costa Rica, the heart of the coffee land. Growing up, she was always surrounded by coffee plantations and loved learning about coffee from a young age. This inspired her to build her career as an Agricultural Economist. Coffee has been a part of her life. She got several degrees, started her career in corporate then pivoted when moving to the US.As the co-founder and CEO of Tico Coffee Roasters her mission is to create a truly unique experience that empowers, protects and nourishes lives from farm...
2023-08-311h 00Curiosity with KristenThe possibility of everywhere with author Beth HarkinsBeth Harkins authored her first auto-biographical novel, The Possibility of Everywhere: Casablanca to Oklahoma City, Katmandu to Timbuktu, which shares a women's adventure, travels and so much more. She wrote her first novel at age 76 and has transformed herself, her career and purpose in helping to share women's stories. Starting as a Pan Am flight attendant and travelling across 66 countries on six continents, Beth understands how travel can transform both individuals and the world. She also organizes trips, including a wonderful trip to India in February 2024. If interested, you can find details on her website (www.bethharkins.com)
2023-08-251h 03Curiosity with KristenKimberly Craighead, PhD, jaguar researcher and founder of KaminandoKimberly Craighead is a conservation biologist, has her PhD and is co-founder of Kaminando, which studies wildlife conservation of jaguars in Panama. She splits her time between Northern California and Panama and is living out her dream job and life. This episode not only shares her career, but also her journey in life to get to where she is now. Enjoy!https://kaminando.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-craighead-b6239414/https://www.instagram.com/kimberlycraighead/?hl=enFind me on LinkedIn @ www.linkedin.com/in/krev/www.therevellgroup.com
2023-07-2747 minCuriosity with KristenAmy Schrier, Founder of CATALYST on creating a company, brand and surfingEpisode 8 on Curiosity with Kristen is Amy Schrier, founder of CATALYST.cm, an online platform about travel and purpose bringing articles and videos to life about social issues and global destinations, as well as showcasing volunteer travel and other unique sustainable travel opportunities. Amy is a serial entrepreneur of media ventures, which also includes BLUE (www.bluemagazine.com), which was an award-winning editorial product where she created a talented team and millions in annual revenue. She has worked on the editorial and sales sides of media, as Editor-in-Chief, Publisher and Head of Content. BLUE won numerous editorial awards, ranging...
2023-07-1551 minCuriosity with KristenShira Ronen, CEO & Founder, Spectrum Consulting SRShira Ronan, founder and CEO of Spectrum Consulting, is a trusted CEO Advisor, facilitator, board director, and angel investor. From her early years in Israel, including working in the Israel Defense Forces as a Psychometric and Psychological Assessor for the Intelligence Corp, to going to grad school at NYU on a full scholarship and building her life here in the US. Today, she coaches highly talented executives in becoming more impactful leaders. You’ll also learn about her career choices, her journey to the US, her life, pivots and how she remains so optimistic and positive. https://www.li...
2023-06-3052 minCuriosity with KristenKristin Gault, (now) Senior Director at Infoblox, on her job search journeyKristin Gault has pivoted in her career from working at Cisco for 14 years in progressive management roles while reinventing herself from accounting to operations, shared services, customer service and more! Kristin shares her journey after leaving Cisco, being laid off after a year and her ongoing job search journey. Kristin also became an expert on how to leverage LinkedIn, while supporting other job searchers and shares some great tips! After this recording, Kristin landed as Senior Director of Customer Assurance at Infoblox. Congrats Kristin!!Find me on LinkedIn @ www.linkedin.com/in/krev/www.therevellgroup.com
2023-06-231h 04Curiosity with KristenLee Caraher, CEO and founder of PR firm Double ForteLee McEnany Caraher, CEO and founder of Double Forte, a national public relations and digital media agency, plus author of 2 books (Mellenials and Management- The Essential Guide to making it work at work & The Boomerang Principle). Learn how she went from Corporate America to starting her own PR firm along with her ability to embrace change and pivot multiple times, including during Covid. https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecaraher/https://double-forte.com/about/https://www.amazon.com/Books-Lee-Caraher/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ALee+Caraherhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/krev/F...
2023-06-0156 minCuriosity with KristenTeen Mental Health with Sean Donahue from Parenting Modern TeensThis episode is personal to my family as we have worked with Sean. Wanted to share to help other parents as we navigate in helping our amazing teens and kids. Enjoy!Sean Donohue is a globally known Family Coach, founder of www.ParentingModernTeens.com and hosts The Sean Donohue Show podcast. Sean loves to help parents connect and solve painful patterns and raise mature, emotionally intelligent adults.With videos and teaching enjoyed by many millions & a viral IG and TikTok sensation, Sean has helped countless parents transform their parenting and build strong, healthy homes...and r...
2023-05-261h 24Curiosity with KristenLea Berhane, Chief Development, Marketing & Technology Officer of StarVistaLea Berhane is the Chief Development, Marketing & Technology Officer of StarVista. Learn about Lea's career as she pivoted from a legal assistant -->to recruiter -->to owning her own company-->to heading up several initiatives at non profits,--> to now as a C-suite role(s) at StarVista at a pivotal time. She is mom to 3 bright and beautiful children and mentor and inspiration to many! Learn about her journey from coming here as a child from Ethiopia and how she and her family persevered. Find me on LinkedIn @ www.linkedin.com/in/krev/www.t...
2023-04-291h 25Curiosity with KristenCareer coaching and the job market with Julia Holian (https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaholianFind me on LinkedIn @ www.linkedin.com/in/krev/www.therevellgroup.com
2023-04-111h 17Curiosity with KristenDavid Weiss, CEO of Whimstay on last minute travel deals & scalingDavid talks about Whimstay, which provides exclusive discounts on last-minute bookings, off-season trips, pre and post-holiday rentals, weekdays leading into "weekend getaway" destinations, etc. Prior to Whimstay, David grew travel and real estate payments business from $70m to $200m+, and launched a firm advising fintechs, marketplaces, SaaS businesses, private equity, and venture capital firms on payments strategy, partnerships, scaling operations, go-to-market strategy, M&A, and financing alternatives. As an investment banker with over 20 years experience executing a broad range of M&A transactions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, public and private equity offerings, working capital facilities, leveraged finance and investment g...
2023-04-1136 minCuriosity with KristenIntro Episode of Curiosity with Kristenhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/krev/Find me on LinkedIn @ Kristen Revell
2023-04-1101 minCuriosity with KristenIntroduction EpisodeWelcome to the Curiosity with Kristen podcast!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 wisdo...
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Future Of Women At WorkSara Rieglehuth: The EntrepreneurNeeding inspiration? Listen today with our Host Kristen Revell and Co-Host Rachel Dwiggins-Beeler as they interview powerhouse Sara Rieglehuth. Sara is the CEO of Grow My Team and Co-founder of League of Extraordinary Women. The ladies weigh in on culture, self, and how to pave your way in your industry.
2022-05-2046 minFuture Of Women At WorkElizabeth Bachrad: Health & WellnessJoin Kristen Revell and Co-Host Rachel Dwiggins-Beeler as they embark on an in-depth and informative conversation with Athlete Elizabeth Bachrad who is also a Health Care Design Strategist. Elizabeth works with organizational leaders in community initiatives to design systems, environments that promote sustainable health and wellbeing practices.
2022-05-0653 minFuture Of Women At WorkMindi Rosser: Let’s Fix Your LinkedInJoin our hosts Rachel Dwiggins-Beeler and Kristen Revell as they interview Mindi Rosser. Mindi is a Social Selling Strategist who helps experts grow their business. Tune in for a great conversation from an expert about how to properly represent yourself on social media platforms, specifically LinkedIn and why it’s so important.
2022-04-2332 minFuture Of Women At WorkMarjorie Saulson: Finding and Commanding Your VoiceOn this episode of Future of Women At Work host Kristen Revell and Co-host Rachel Dwiggins-Beeler interview Julie Castro Abraham. Julie is an experienced CEO and sought-after speaker in entrepreneurship and how women lead. Listen in to not only hear her journey but tips on how to use your voice to achieve your goals.
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