In this episode of the Curiosity at Work podcast, Dr. Julie Pham interviews Janice Deguchi, the executive director of Neighborhood House, a community action organization. They discuss the importance of curiosity in the social service sector, the structure and services of Neighborhood House, and the challenges of practicing curiosity as a leader. Janice shares insights on the diverse workforce at Neighborhood House, the significance of culturally responsive behavioral health care, and the need for continuous learning in leadership roles.

Connect with Dr. Julie Pham:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliepham2/
• Website: https://curiositybased.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliephamphd/

Connect with Dr. Janice Deguchi:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janicedeguchi/

#curiosity #socialservices #communityaction #nonprofit #behavioralhealth #diversity #leadership #communityengagement #immigrant support #CuriosityAtWork

In this episode of Curiosity at Work, Dr. Julie Pham interviews Dr. Andrew Robertson, VP and Head of Global Regulatory Policy and Innovation at Takeda Pharmaceuticals, about how curiosity drives innovation in drug development and health policy. Andrew shares how he built a global team to tackle near- and long-term regulatory challenges using cloud-based tools, AI, and patient-centered strategies. With a background in science, law, and public service, he reveals how curiosity fuels smarter decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and faster patient access to life-saving therapies.

Connect with Dr. Julie Pham:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliepham2/
• Website: https://curiositybased.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliephamphd/

Connect with Dr. Andrew Robertson:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asrobertson/

#AndrewRobertson #TakedaPharma #CuriosityAtWork #PharmaLeadership #RegulatoryInnovation #PatientAccess #HealthPolicy #DrugDevelopment #DigitalHealth #AIinHealthcare

In this episode of Curiosity at Work, Dr. Julie Pham sits down with Ed Ewing, Executive Director of Bike Works, to explore how curiosity drives social justice, leadership, and community impact. Ed shares how Bike Works, a nonprofit bike shop in Seattle, reinvests all its revenue into empowering youth and underserved communities. From launching a mobile bike shop during the pandemic to investing in staff wellness and development, Ed discusses how leading with curiosity has helped him build a culture of transparency, inclusion, and purpose. Tune in to hear how bikes—and bold questions—are transforming lives.

Connect with Dr. Julie Pham:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliepham2/
• Website: https://curiositybased.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliephamphd/

Connect with Ed Ewing:

• Website: https://bikeworks.org/
• Email: ed@bikeworks.org
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-ewing-07b85824

#EdEwing #BikeWorks #CuriosityAtWork #NonprofitLeadership #SocialJustice #RacialEquity #CommunityEmpowerment #YouthDevelopment #LeadershipWithPurpose #SeattleNonprofits #BikesForChange

In this episode of Curiosity at Work, Dr. Julie Pham interviews Melodie Reynolds, founder and CEO of Elate Beauty, about how curiosity fuels innovation in the beauty industry. Melodie shares her journey from making lipstick in her basement to leading a globally recognized sustainable beauty brand. She discusses the challenges of scaling a business, transitioning to a remote team, and fostering a workplace culture where curiosity drives innovation. Tune in to learn how Melodie is redefining beauty with sustainability, conscious capitalism, and fearless leadership.

Connect with Dr. Julie Pham:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliepham2/
• Website: https://curiositybased.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliephamphd/

Connect with Melodie Reynolds:

• Company Instagram: http://instagram.com/elatecosmetics
• Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melodieelated
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melodie-reynolds-58bb4b30/

#MelodieReynolds #ElateBeauty #CuriosityAtWork #SustainableBeauty #CleanBeauty #ConsciousCapitalism #Leadership #Innovation #WomenInBusiness #Bcorp #EcoFriendlyPackaging #FearlessLeadership

In this episode of Curiosity at Work, Dr. Julie Pham interviews Michael Byun, Executive Director of Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS), about how curiosity fuels leadership, social justice, and community advocacy. With over 25 years of experience, Michael shares insights on managing a diverse, multilingual team, balancing urgent community needs with long-term policy work, and fostering a culture of learning in nonprofit organizations. Tune in to learn how curiosity helps drive meaningful change and create inclusive, impactful solutions for immigrant and refugee communities.

Connect with Dr. Julie Pham:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliepham2/
• Website: https://curiositybased.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliephamphd/

Connect with Tom Fay:

• Email: michaelb@acrs.org
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbyun/
• Website: https://acrs.org/

#MichaelByun #ACRS #CuriosityAtWork #Leadership #SocialJustice #CommunityAdvocacy #NonprofitLeadership #PublicPolicy #MentalHealth #DiversityAndInclusion #WorkforceDevelopment #HybridWork

In this episode of Curiosity at Work, Dr. Julie Pham interviews Tom Fay, Executive Director and Chief Librarian of The Seattle Public Library. With over 42 years in the field, Tom shares how libraries have evolved into essential community hubs, offering much more than books—including social services, small business support, and digital access. He discusses leading through challenges like book bans and cybersecurity threats while fostering a workplace culture of continuous learning and innovation. Tune in to discover how curiosity shapes the future of public libraries and community engagement.

Connect with Dr. Julie Pham:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliepham2/
• Website: https://curiositybased.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliephamphd/

Connect with Tom Fay:

• Email: chieflibrarian@spl.org
• LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfay
• Website: https://www.spl.org/about-us/the-organization/leadership

#TomFay #SeattlePublicLibrary #CuriosityAtWork #LibraryLeadership #PublicLibraries #CommunityEngagement #Innovation #BannedBooks #PublicService #DigitalAccess

In this episode of Curiosity at Work, Dr. Julie Pham interviews Jerry Waldron, Interim Construction Management Director at Seattle Public Utilities (SPU). With over 35 years of experience in engineering, infrastructure, and public service, Jerry shares insights on leading large-scale utility projects that impact daily life in Seattle. He discusses the challenges of fostering curiosity in a policy-driven environment, the importance of continuous improvement, and how SPU’s Skills and Knowledge Transfer (SKT) program helps employees grow. Tune in to learn how Jerry empowers his team, drives collaboration, and ensures Seattle’s essential services run smoothly.

Connect with Dr. Julie Pham:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliepham2/
• Website: https://curiositybased.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliephamphd/

Connect with Jerry Waldron:

• Email: jerry.waldron@seattle.gov
• Website: https://www.nwccc.org/about-nwccc/officers/

#JerryWaldron #SeattlePublicUtilities #CuriosityAtWork #Leadership #ConstructionManagement #PublicService #Infrastructure #ContinuousImprovement #Collaboration #WorkforceTraining

In this episode of Curiosity at Work, Dr. Julie Pham interviews Dr. Amy Morrison, President of Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech), to explore how curiosity shapes leadership in higher education. A first-generation college graduate and passionate advocate for workforce education, Dr. Morrison shares insights on fostering collaboration, navigating generational diversity, and building a learner-focused culture. She discusses how LWTech has prioritized equity, innovation, and well-being to meet the evolving needs of students and employees. Tune in to learn how curiosity drives growth and connection in education and leadership.

Connect with Dr. Julie Pham:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliepham2/
• Website: https://curiositybased.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliephamphd/

Connect with Dr. Amy Morrison:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-morrison-ed-d-11761560/
• Website: https://www.lwtech.edu/about-us/executive-staff/index.aspx

#AmyMorrison #LWTech #CuriosityAtWork #HigherEducation #Leadership #WorkforceEducation #GenerationalDiversity #EquityInEducation #ContinuousLearning #StudentSuccess