Episode Notes [00:00] Introduction to Curated Questions [00:32] Meet Dr. Ernest Ponraj [01:29] The Twist: Dentist and Artist [02:01] Tour of the Art Gallery [03:00] First In-Person Conversation [03:10] Understanding the Power of Questions [04:43] Connecting Through Questions [11:12] The Journey to Practice Ownership [12:21] Challenges and Growth in Dentistry [13:48] COVID-19 and a New Beginning [15:40] Combining Dentistry and Art [18:41] Patient Reactions to the Art Space [22:25] The Role of Art...
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 38
Episode Notes [00:00] Introduction: Seeing Through the Myth [01:06] Welcome to Curated Questions [01:28] Ken's Backstory [02:05] Rethinking American History [03:05] Discovering Hidden Truths [03:58] Impact of Redlining and Racism [05:14] The Church's Complicity [06:19] Systemic Inequality [06:52] Influential Authors [08:26] The Reality of White-Body Supremacy & Lynching [12:52] Repentance and Reconciliation [13:24] The Unfulfilled Promises [16:38] The Walk Begins [17:38] Challenges and Conve...
Jun 26, 2025•35 min•Ep. 37
Episode Notes [00:00] Introduction: The Power of Questions [01:24] Meet Jeff Wetzler [03:14] The Power of Questions in Childhood [04:38] Encouraging Questions in Families [05:57] The Sacred Invitation of Questions [08:01] Quality vs. Crummy Questions [09:11] Designing Effective Questions [14:08] Listening to Learn [14:43] The Three Languages of Listening [16:07] Practical Exercises for Better Listening [19:02] Question Strategies [23:38] Rediscovering Natural Curiosity [24:00] Breaking Through t...
Jun 19, 2025•51 min•Ep. 36
Episode Notes [00:00] Introduction: The Power of Showing Up for Yourself [01:04] Curated Questions: A Resource for Personal Growth [01:27] Introducing Shelbie Morgan: A Force for Good [02:46] Shelbie's Early Life and Parental Influence [03:41] The Role of Choices and Freedom in Shelbie's Upbringing [07:12] Volunteering and Its Impact on Shelbie's Life [08:12] The Importance of Giving Back [09:27] Shelbie's Passion for Sports and Extracurricular Activities [11:05] The Value of Education and Conti...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 35
Episode Notes [00:00 The Secret to Effective Interviewing 01:08 Introduction to Curated Questions 01:29 MK Palmore's Background and Career 03:09 Joining the FBI: Initial Expectations 03:59 The Importance of Interviewing Skills in the FBI 05:08 Military Background and FBI Training 05:55 Diverse Skills Program and Military Influence 09:39 Practical Interview Training at the FBI 15:12 Creating Psychological Safety in Interviews 20:17 Building Trust and Effective Communication 24:26 Developing Confi...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 34
Episode Notes [00:00] Introduction and Career Advice [01:04] Host Introduction and Show Purpose [01:25] Tony Kennedy's Football Journey [02:47] Transition to Professional Football [04:05] Experiences with the Dallas Cowboys [06:32] First Impressions and Rookie Challenges [08:42] Memorable Moments and Regrets [11:59] Lessons from the NFL [15:00] Mentoring Young Athletes [17:27] Guiding Athletes Beyond Sports [18:36] Successful Transitions Post-Sports [20:10] Kennedy Sports Group Philosophy [20:35...
May 29, 2025•44 min•Ep. 33
Episode Notes [00:00] Understanding the Real Reason Behind Lost Sales [01:00] Introduction to Curated Questions [01:37] Meet Patrick Dubois [02:41] The Power of Questions in Sales [06:18] Patrick's Journey into Sales [07:34] Early Sales Experiences and Challenges [09:33] Transition from Veterinary Aspirations to Sales [14:02] Lessons Learned in Sales [19:26] The Importance of Curiosity in Sales [23:18] Misconceptions About Sales [26:13] Sales Techniques and Strategies [40:18] The Role of Questio...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 32
Episode Notes [00:00] The Importance of Questioning [01:21] Introduction to Curated Questions [02:20] Meet Kevin Kelly [03:56] Kevin Kelly's Mentor: Stewart Brand [05:33] The Role of Questions in Intellectual Traditions [06:47] Disequilibrium and Growth [10:21] Embodied Questions and Exploration [11:11] Balancing Exploration and Exploitation [11:50] The Inefficiency of Questioning [15:53] The Abundance Mindset [18:39] The Inevitable and Quality Questions [19:26] Hill Climbing vs. Hill Making [22...
May 08, 2025•51 min•Ep. 31
Episode Notes [00:00]The Misleading Spark in Dating [00:47] Introduction to Curated Questions [01:35] Meet Tim Molnar: The Dating Strategist [02:21] The Power of Asking Better Questions [06:06] The Analytical Approach to Dating [08:34] Reverse Engineering Love [13:35] Picking A Date Number [15:40] Self-Awareness in Dating [18:12] Emotional Rewards and Protections [22:58] A Predictor of Long-Term Happiness [30:30] Healthy Relationships and Happiness [32:11] The Role of Dating Apps [35:48] Evaluat...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 30
Episode Notes [00:00] Introduction to Winning Behaviors [00:33] Welcome to Curated Questions [01:07] Meet Dave Reynolds [02:20] Dave's Leadership Journey [02:44] The Influence of Pablo [03:53] Pablo's Leadership Style [05:04] Learning from Pablo [06:44] Dave's Growth and Development [14:48] Rumin8 and Its Mission [15:09] Strategic Use of Questions [19:32] Discovery Phase in Consulting [23:25] Implementing Coaching Culture [27:36] The Art and Science of Questions [28:16] Radicle Growth Explained ...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 29
Episode Notes [01:13] Meet Lisa Wimberger: A Story of Resilience [06:22] The Lightning Strike Incident [08:34] Living with Seizures: A Hidden Struggle [11:01] The Turning Point: Embracing Inquiry [16:52] Discovering Neurosculpting [19:19] The Power of Neuroplasticity [21:37] Creating the Five-Step Process [24:05] Implementing the Protocol [28:30] Refining Meditation with Neuroscience [34:25] Dangers of Meditation for Dissociative Nervous Systems [36:16] Understanding the Freeze Response [39:36] ...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 28
Episode Notes [01:14] Unexpected Email from Employer [05:49] The Deferred Resignation Program [06:34] Initial Reactions and Concerns [08:01] Evaluating the Offer [08:21] Enhanced Standards of Conduct [08:55] Personal Reflections and Concerns [12:21] Seeking Advice and Making a Decision [13:01] Option One: Do Not Resign [14:56] Option Two: Resign [16:44] Insights from Conversations [21:30] Making The Decision [23:51] Final Thoughts and Gratitude Resources Mentioned Sebastian Junger The Soul of Sh...
Mar 13, 2025•25 min•Ep. 27
Episode Notes [00:00] Introduction to Curated Questions [01:05] Meet Chad Littlefield [02:57] Chad's Journey with Questions [05:14] The Impact of Powerful Questions [05:40] World in Conversation [08:22] The Essence of Connection [11:31] The Role of Intention in Questions [12:16] Chad's Origin Story [20:17] The Power of Conversations [25:50] Intentional Connections [38:55] The Power of Clear Intentions [39:42] Genuine Curiosity in Networking [40:22] Exercises for Building Connections [41:35] Resp...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 26
Episode Notes [03:47] Seth's Early Understanding of Questions [04:33] The Power of Questions [05:25] Building Relationships Through Questions [06:41] This is Strategy: Focus on Questions [10:21] Gamifying Questions [11:34] Conversations as Infinite Games [15:32] Creating Tension with Questions [20:46] Effective Questioning Techniques [23:21] Empathy and Engagement [34:33] Strategy and Culture [35:22] Microsoft's Transformation [36:00] Global Perspectives on Questions [39:39] Caring in a Challeng...
Feb 13, 2025•44 min•Ep. 25
This episode dives into the significant political question posed by Ronald Reagan during the closing moments of his 1980 presidential debate with Jimmy Carter: 'Are you better off than you were four years ago?' Ken Woodward explores the context of the 1980 political climate, marked by economic difficulties, high inflation, unemployment, and international issues such as the Iran hostage crisis and concerns about U.S. global standing and nuclear threats. Reagan's question, which became iconic in U...
Jan 30, 2025•21 min•Ep. 24
Episode Notes [00:00] Introduction to Right Now Questions [01:58] Chazz Scott: Embracing Change and Overcoming Challenges [05:31] Shreyaa and Esha Venkat: Balancing Nonprofit Work and Personal Growth [10:02] Kwame Sarfo-Mensah: Reflecting on Personal and Professional Fulfillment [11:49] Bill Reed: Lifelong Questions and Deep Connections [17:30] Lizabeth Ruiz: A Global Perspective on Venezuela [19:25] EbonyJanice Moore: Exploring Priesthood and African Spirituality [28:00] Amy Herman: Leveraging ...
Jan 16, 2025•37 min•Ep. 23
Episode Notes [00:00] Reflecting on 2024: A Solo Journey [01:29] Shreya and Esha Venkat: Making a Positive Impact [02:17] Jimmy D. Smith: Mentorship and Strategic Friction [03:10] Derek Sivers: Embracing Hard Questions [04:26] Chaz Scott: Radical Self-Care and Personal Growth [05:14] Kwame Sarfo-Mensah: Identity and Cultural Affirmation [06:23] Bill Reed: Engaging with Heartfelt Questions [07:03] Joe Primo: Gratitude and Life's Transitions [08:01] David Pearl: Stretching Imagination with Questio...
Jan 02, 2025•24 min•Ep. 22
Shreyaa Venkat and Esha Venkat were inspired by their parents model of serving those in need, and founded the non-profit NEST4US, that is N.E.S.T Numeral 4 U.S., as a philanthropic platform built upon kindness, generosity, and social good. With the mission of making the world better through kindness by mobilizing volunteers worldwide to advance progress on societal issues and spark equitable solutions for the greater good. Their work has received significant recognition, including the George H.W...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 21
EbonyJanice Moore is the founder and CEO of The Free People Project and The EbonyJanice Project. She has authored several books, and her most recent release is “ All The Black Girls Are Activists: A Fourth Wave Womanist Pursuit Of Dreams As Radical Resistance .” Her Spiritual Mentorship Program, entitled “Dream Yourself Free,” is designed to support Black Women in healing intergenerational wounds and prioritizing pleasure. Her talks embody a Hip Hop Womanist perspective. She is the visionary and...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 20
Jerry Colonna is a coach, writer, and speaker focusing on leadership, business, and radical self-inquiry. For over two decades, he has proposed that work should be nonviolent to the self, community, and planet. He is host of the Reboot Podcast and the co-founder of Reboot.io, a company founded on the belief that work does not have to destroy us but rather how we achieve our fullest potential. Jerry helps people lead with humanity and equanimity. His unique blend of Buddhism, Jungian therapy, and...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 19
Joe Primo is the CEO of Grateful Living, an organization based on the work of Brother David Steindl-Rast — 98 year-old author, scholar, and Benedictine monk who is also known as the “grandfather of gratitude.” In his prior work with dying patients and grieving children, Joe encountered the deep sorrow and always-available joy that permeates our search for meaning. Gratefulness for life, he believes, is foundational to discovering meaning and the only response that is big enough and appropriate f...
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 18
Amy Herman is a recovering lawyer and the founder and president of her company, The Art of Perception. Amy combines her litigation background with her training as an art historian to help a diverse clientele sharpen observation, analysis, and communication skills through a four-step framework of Assess, Analyze, Articulate, and Act. The roots of this work began while she was serving as the head of education at The Frick Collection in New York City. She took medical students out of their clinical...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 17
Episode Notes [00:48] Meet Chaz Scott: A Journey of Transformation [02:32] The Power of Questions and Mental Wellness [05:09] Empowering Youth Through Mental Wellness [10:29] The Role of Self-Reflection and Empowering Questions [22:03] The Importance of Self-Care and Morning Routines [27:47] Transformative Power of Morning Routines [29:15] The Importance of Self-Reflection [36:56] Challenging Negative Self-Talk [40:30] The Journey of Personal Growth [51:29]Empathy Through Experience [53:29] Enco...
Oct 10, 2024•58 min•Ep. 16
"The way you unlearn is by first acknowledging the privileges you have." - Kwame Sarfo-Mensah Kwame is applying his dual-major Bachelor of Arts and Mathematics and Master of Education degrees from Temple University to the high calling of equipping educators with the tools to create culturally affirming classrooms where every student's identity is acknowledged and celebrated. His third book, Learning to Relearn: Supporting Identity in a Culturally Affirming Classroom, will be released on November...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 15
"Here's the trick I've learned. Ask a question and listen to the answer." - Bill Reed Bill Reed has an impressive resume filled with leadership roles across companies such as Intuit and Northwestern Mutual in the financial arena and Sweet Fish Media, helping B2B marketers produce personality-led content. Currently, he is assisting Dwellspring to capitalize on the success of the 12-hour Sound Machine Podcast, with over 1.3M unique listeners per week, to help worldwide listeners get better rest. A...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 14
"Share your questions. They're not as yours as you think they are.." - David Pearl David Pearl. David is a performer, author, director, and public speaker who has established himself as an innovator in business, the arts, and social change. In his early years, he sang at the Royal Opera House as the boy soprano soloist for four years. Later, he played double bass and toured as a London School Symphony Orchestra member and the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain. David is a creative force w...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 13
"Be careful of the question you ask because you're going to get a response, and you need to do something with it." - Jimmy D. Smith Smith is currently serving in dual-CEO roles. In April 2023, Smith started “Smith Advisory Consulting” after retiring as a member of the Senior Executive Service after 32 years at the Department of the Navy. A year ago, Smith joined Pacific Engineering Incorporated, a Nebraska composite material design and manufacturing company. In 2019, Smith served as the Small Bu...
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 12
"I always knew from that point on that a good question could get you to the most powerful person on earth." - Cal Fussman Cal has lived an exciting and passionate life in which questions have played a key role. His experiences place him at the top of the list of the most interesting of people. He has either been there and done that himself, or hung out with those who have. Cal grew up in Long Island, New York, and attended college in Missouri. He went from writing sports articles and having drin...
Jul 29, 2024•58 min•Ep. 11
"We're very much unprepared to meet another life form because we're unprepared to meet ourselves." - Nikki Giovanni Ms. Nikki Giovanni is a titan of American poetry, activism, and education. With a career spanning over five decades, her powerful voice has shaped literature, inspired generations, and challenged societal norms. Ms. Giovanni has established herself as one of the most influential figures in American literature and the Black Arts Movement, fueled by her participation in the 1960s Bla...
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 10
"When I've been doing one thing or staying in one place for a while, It actively feels harmful to keep doing the same thing I've been doing." - Derek Sivers Derek is a unique human who consistently pushes the edges of convention, tests his assumptions, and embraces the new realities he finds on the other side. His identities have included musician, circus ringmaster, traveler, entrepreneur, father, programmer, speaker, and author. Derek gave three TED Talks in 2010, which have amassed 23 million...
Jun 22, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 9
