Curious Monica

Curious Monica


Latest Episodes

S3 E25: Always Create Opportunities with Tanzila Khan
July 30, 2024

Embark on an inspiring journey with , a trailblazing Pakistani entrepreneur, disability rights advocate, and author. From her early days hustling soap and friendship bracelets to her groundbreaking wo

S3 E24: Rethink Inclusion Innovation as an Ally with Sandy Lacey
July 16, 2024

was always passionate about innovation and community-building. In the first half of her career she was a renewable energy innovator. From starting companies, ecosystems, and innovation centers, she bu

S3 E23: Design for Accessibility with Kevin H. Yoo
July 09, 2024

When learned of his friend Marcus's impending blindness, he was inspired to make a difference. Drawing on his expertise in industrial and product design, Kevin embarked on a journey to address a cruc

S3 E22: Turning Adversity into Advantages. Why Self-Esteem Matters with Xian Horn
July 02, 2024

Low points, adversities, and feeling stuck are all challenges we sometimes face as innovators. It's part of the process of doing something new and living life as a human being. The key is what you do

S3 E21: Be Willing to Reinvent Yourself to Grow with Erica Vogel
June 25, 2024

You can't do anything about an opportunity you do not take. This is the mantra that gave the courage to always reinvent and adapt herself - professionally and personally. Erica is an award-winning Se

S3 E20: Be True to Yourself and Follow Your Curiosity with Trung T. Tieu
June 18, 2024

Find your tribe and surround yourself with positive, supportive people. Growing up gay in a traditional Catholic, Asian household, faced challenges in expressing his identity. It took time for him to

S3 E19: Love the Story You Live in By Looking Forward Instead of Dwelling in the Past with Yao Zhao
June 11, 2024

Growing up in a very traditional Chinese family in Chongqing, China as a gay man brought both happiness and difficulties. Still, Yao Zhao learned early on how important it is to focus on seeing every

S3 E18: Write Your Own Story and Claim Your Seat at the Table with Jenn T. Grace
June 04, 2024

has always been drawn to the transformative power of storytelling. Her affinity for communication and marketing, intertwined with her passion for storytelling, wasn't merely coincidental. Friends and

S3 E17: Take the Path Less Travelled with Designer Kimberly Wong
May 28, 2024

Fashion designer is not shy about building her own path. Today Kim is the founder of Cukimberly, a successful brand of original and colorful print, jewelry, clothes, and accessories in New York. But

S3 E16: Disrupt Industries with Agility and Determination with Scott Sassa
May 21, 2024

The lack of a traditional background in business did not stop young from dreaming of a future in Hollywood. He didn't like school nor wanted to finish college but he loved learning and was determined