Curiosity with Kristen
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 wisdom, hope and some great stories too!
Episodes
76 episodes
75. Lori Adams-Brown, Director of Global Talent Development
Today on Curiosity with Kristen, we’re diving into the world of global leadership, cultural intelligence, and the future of talent with someone who has lived it at every level with Lori Adams‑Brown.Lori’s story spans continents ...
74. Nader Yassa, CEO of Life Style Plan and Complete Financial Wellness
What if everything you thought you knew about building wealth was actually costing you — without you even realizing it?Today's guest is Nader Yassa — financial educator, wealth strategist, and someone who has spent years cutting through ...
73. Shirley Gee - Founder of Angel Plus LLC and CEO of Regional Resource Center (Vietnamese American Community Center of the East Bay)
What does it mean to belong… to leave a legacy… and to keep hope alive when the world feels uncertain?In episode 73, I’m joined by Shirley Gee, founder and Manag...
72. Deka Dike, Founder and CEO, Omatochi
Today’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 ...
71. Rosalyn Acosta - Energy Healer, Sustainable Tourism Specialist, Eco-wellness Retreat Planner
Today 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 p...
70. Kristen Revell interviewed
In 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 disc...
69. Holly Uber - Human Centered Technologist
What 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 cuttin...
68. Zach Brooks, CEO of Ugenome AI
Today’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 ...
67. Cecil Plummer, CEO of Fastr.ai
Today 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...
66. Julia Holian, Principal, Career Strategist & Interview Coach at Career Tranformation Partners
If 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 pres...
65. Scott Alldredge, CEO of IP Services, on Cybersecurity
Today’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...
64. Angie Simon - Past CEO Western Allied Mechanical & Co-Founder/President of Heavy Metal Summer Experience
It 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 mor...
63. Chen Lizra - The Power of Somatic Intelligence for High Achieving and Executive Women
Welcome to Curiosity with Kristen, where we explore the stories and ideas that challenge us to grow. Episode 63 is Chen Lizra. Chen is a TED Speaker, professional dancer, and founder of The Power of Somatic Intell...
62. Maryann Walters - Redefining work and travel
Episode 62 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 ...
61. Linda Tempelman, CEO of Persista Bio on eradicating Type 1 Diabetes
Today 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.Per...
60. Nancy Sheppard, Founder and CEO of Women2Boards
Today, 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 lik...
59. David 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...
58. Robert 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 ver...
57. Ludovica "Lu" Labruna, CEO of Magnetic Tides
In 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 focuse...
56. Kenneth Barton, CEO of SafetySpect
Today, 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 S...
55. Hannah Zhang, CEO of Zepto Life Technology
Today, 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 200...
54. Andreas Bayer, from Engineer to Entrepeneur: Lessons from Silicon Valley
Today 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 abou...
53. Anthony Sterns, CEO of iRxReminder
Today 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...