Curate Conversations: Recent Episodes
Pia Beck, Curate Well Co.
Curate Conversations is where we combine real experiences of entrepreneurship, behind-the-brand perspective, and off-the-cuff stories from leaders we look up to, into casual conversations that will inspire you to approach business-building differently. You won’t find trendy business tactics, but you will find truthful insights and timeless stories from leaders to look up to.
Curate Conversations | Episode 012 Debrief
In this episode of the Curate Conversations Podcast, I talked with Topsie Vandenbosch, an Emotional intelligence consultant for corporate leaders and a Mindset coach helping biz owners do the inner work.
Topsie is a licensed master social worker and former clinical therapist who owned a successful B/M private practice — making her a clear stand-out from the many mindset coaches you see on social media these days.
She’s a first-generation immigrant, true-crime lover (same!), and host of her own podcast: Crush the Mindset Spiral.
I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation; here's the debrief.
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Curate Conversations | Episode 011 Debrief
Debrief of Episode 011
In Ep 011 of Curate Curate conversations, I had the pleasure of getting to interview Magi Fisher — Curate client, our legal counsel, and also the founder of several legal businesses and several creative businesses.
We talk about integrity as a business owner, and I hope you liked it as much as I did. Here’s my debrief.
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Curate Conversations | Episode 010 Debrief
Debrief of Episode 010
In Ep 010 of Curate Conversations, I had a conversation with Brooke Taylor — corporate dropout turned thought leader on her proprietary phenomenon, "The Success Wound"
We talk about everything from sobriety in your 20s (and currently) to our socialized selves, to our motivations for how we show up, and what it’s going to take to shift the success paradigm.
Here’s the debrief.
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Curate Conversations | Episode 009 Debrief
Debrief of Episode 009
Ep 009 of Curate Conversations features EB and Jonathan Combs — 2 thirds of the founding team of Realm — a photo studio and event venue in Denver, CO.
I’ve gotten to know EB and Jonathan really well over the last 3 years. EB is the photographer responsible for all of the brand photos we take for CWco., Jonathan is almost always on set behind the scenes making sure our shoot goes smoothly. They’ve stayed with us when they come to Santa Barbara, and we’ve stayed with them in Denver as we continue our creative partnership from afar.
It was such a joy to have this conversation with them, and as you might notice — this episode is a bit more…candid? Than some of our others.
I hope you enjoy this debrief of Ep 009 of Curate Conversations.
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Curate Conversations | Episode 008 Debrief
Debrief of Episode 008
In episode 008 of Curate Conversations, I interviewed Vivia Chen, founder of Rise — a professional social network that enables professionals to discover and amplify what makes them extraordinary. With Rise, the world’s most innovative and forward-thinking companies proactively build relationships with professionals across roles and industries.
In that episode, we talked about how Vivian has secured funding on her own terms — and kind of by accident!
I’m excited to debrief.
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Curate Conversations | Episode 007 Debrief
Debrief of Episode 007
In Ep 007 of Curate Conversations, I had the privilege of interviewing Marla Isackson, CEO of Ossa — a podcast community, ad booking platform (and now app) on a mission to increase the visibility, influence, and earning power of women and non-binary people in podcasting.
We talk about the barriers to entry for podcasters — specifically underrepresented podcasters — a few interesting stats on the power of podcasting, how to secure sponsors and create multiple revenue streams with your podcast, and where to start with producing a high-quality podcast (I think you won’t be too surprised by her answer, knowing that she’s a guest on a Curate Well Co. platform.
Here’s my debrief.
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Curate Conversations | Episode 006 Debrief
Episode 006 of the Curate Conversations Podcast was with Jessie Young, Head of Global New Verticals at Uber. Our conversation centered around the cost of delivering growth, why it’s important to put the consumer at the center of the questions we’re asking and how to entrench the loyalty of our consumers. Let's debrief.
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Curate Conversations | Episode 016
The Athlete Mentality Makes for Great Coffee: A Conversation with Kim Anderson + Aaron Olson, Co-founders of our Favorite Coffee shop
Kim Anderson + Aaron Olson are husband and wife owners of Handlebar — a cafe and micro-roastery here in Santa Barbara, CA.
In this episode, episode 016, Pia interviewed Kim Anderson and Aaron Olson. Pia's personal favorite coffee shop, a CWco. staple, and a growing client favorite.
Pia caught them off guard by asking them to step out of their comfort zone to answer all the questions, and they delivered. What struck Pia the most is how genuinely humble, committed, and driven they are — it’s no wonder their coffee shop and micro-roastery is so successful.
In this conversation, we will talk about two things that Handlebar is know for: really, really good coffee…and operational excellence. We talk about coffee as a commodity, how mediocrity drives most of the world, and how the athlete’s mindset contributes to good business.
Do me a favor — if you like this episode, reach out to Kim and Aaron and let them know, or leave a review so the whole world can see it.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Follow Handlebar on Instagram @handlebarcoffee
- Visit Handlebar’s website Handlebar coffee
- Purchase Handlebar coffee
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Curate Conversations | Episode 015
Intimacy, Inclusivity, and Non-Invasive Design with Éva Goicochea, founder of Maude
Éva Goicochea is the Founder / CEO of Maude, a sexual wellness company built on quality, simplicity, and inclusivity.
In this episode, Episode 015, Pia talks with Éva about the history of the sexual wellness aisle; how taxing it can be to hold a candle for the future; the importance of building a foundationally solvent business; long tail marketing and being a brand that changes the way you think about the world; how good design is non-invasive, and the universally shared experience of intimacy.
This was one of the richest conversations Pia has had this year. Everything Maude does isn’t just marketing genius; it’s so simply human.
Enjoy.
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Links mentioned in this episode:
- Follow Maude on Instagram @Maude
- Getmaude.com/curatewellco (code: CURATEWELLCO)
- The Long Tail: What is long-tail and how can it benefit your business
- Visit Maude website www.getmaude.nor.by
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Curate Conversations | Episode 014
FOMO is not an investment strategy: Overcoming womenomics using Crypto and with Briana Kurtz, founder of 0xx
In this episode, Pia talks with Briana Kurtz, founder of 0xx and Curate client, about leading her community in using web3 tools and cyrptonomics.
We know the statistics on gender financial inequality are multiplied in the global south and developing countries. 0xx is committed to making sure the same discrepancies related to economic security, confidence, accessibility, and literacy are not replicated in the financial space that is emerging.
In this episode we talk about how information is access, and how learning about web3 and crypto is empowering women with financial literacy.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- 0xx www.0xx.io
- Join the Workshop - Transitioning from Web2 to Web3
- Buy a Community Membership NFT
- Book: Impact Networks
- Book: Spider and Starfish
- Netflix: The Social Dilemma
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Curate Conversations | Episode 013
Closing the wealth gap and democratizing wealth with Shauna Armitage, Co-founder of Odo
In this episode of the Curate Conversations Podcast, Pia talks with Shauna Armitage, the co-founder of Odo. Odo is a wealth growth platform bringing safe investing to the masses.
Shauna, is on a mission to make a huge dent in the wealth gap as by helping the underinvested grow their wealth with loss-protected starter investment accounts. She believes money shouldn’t be scary, but rather a fun experience that communities tackle together.
In our conversation, Shauna and I talk about what it means to be underinvested, what the wealth gap is, why we need to democratize wealth, and how Odo is fundamentally changing the way we, the financially semi-literate, invest.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- https://www.odo.works/
- @shauna.armitage
- @investwithodo
- Join Odo's waitlist to get first access to a loss-protected investment account up to $1,000: https://www.odo.works/waitlist
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Curate Conversations | Episode 012
Dethroning Yourself, Preparing for Big Business Growth, and Creating What You Complain About with Topsie Vandenbosch
In this episode of the Curate Conversations Podcast, Pia talks with Topsie Vandenbosch, an Emotional intelligence consultant for corporate leaders and a Mindset coach helping biz owners do the inner work.
Topsie is a licensed master social worker and former clinical therapist who owned a successful B/M private practice — making her a clear stand-out from the many mindset coaches you see on social media these days.
She’s a first-generation immigrant, true-crime lover (same!), and host of her own podcast: Crush the Mindset Spiral.
We hope you enjoy the conversation about everything from the importance of de-throning ourselves to why we need to create the things we complain about.
Links mentioned in this episode: Follow Topsie on Instagram @topsievandenboschVisit Topsie’s site at www.topsievandenbosch.com Topsie's Podcast Crush the Mindset SpiralFree guide: How to destroy the thought spiral Adam Grant Book: The Originals180 Assessment
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Curate Conversations | Episode 011
Why you shouldn't 'fake it 'til you make it' with Magi Fisher
In this episode, we talk about integrity as a business owner. Our conversation spans how you’re operating your business behind the scenes, removing emotions from customer disputes (and what not to do including blacklisting — we reference some big brands that are doing this well and not so well), and why it’s so important to build your business with a professional foundation that includes sound legal infrastructure.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- The Artists' Lawyer
- @theartistlawyer
- Shop The Artist' Lawyer (code: CURATE)
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Curate Conversations | Episode 010
Healing our Success Wounds, Sobriety, and Socialized Self Identity with Brooke Taylor
In this episode with Brooke Taylor, we talk about our socialized self identities, the old and new paradigms of success, what it will take to heal our individual and collective success wounds, and a thing we have in common. We break down what the Success Wound is, how it drives drives everything from unfulfillment and manic ambition, to greed, corruption, and thirst for power-over, and we explore the question, am I projecting my definition of success onto someone else?
Links mentioned in this episode:
- brooketaylorcoaching.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/brookevtaylor/
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Curate Conversations | Episode 009
What Goes in to Creating Excellent Experiences with EB + Jonathan Combs
Episode 009 of the Curate Conversations Podcast features EB + Jonathan Combs, co-founders of Realm, a photography studio and event space in Denver, CO and the visionary, envelope-pushing, and edge-riding team behind the brand visuals at CWco.
In this episode, you’ll get to know them better through our candid and relatively “uncut” conversation. While most people can identify a fantastic photo or a well-executed event, few notice what goes into it. We talk about the role of kindness and loving people well in business, how to balance form and function, and the power of asking, “What if we made it a little harder on ourselves…?”
Links mentioned in this episode:
- [Realm Denver] (https://www.realmdenver.co/)
- [Realm on IG] (https://www.instagram.com/realmdenver/)
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Curate Conversations | Episode 008
How Vivian Chen Secured Funding with No Deck, and the Future of Equitable Representation in the Workforce
Rise is a platform that enables professionals to discover and amplify what makes them extraordinary. With Rise, the world’s most innovative and forward-thinking companies proactively build relationships with professionals across roles and industries. A data-driven tech platform, Rise provides access to impactful opportunities to those who want purpose, advancement, and equity.
In this episode, we talk about raising funding as a female founder on your own terms, what it takes to allow yourself to invest in your business, and the importance of finding believers and strong advocates.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Learn more about Vivian: app.joinrise.co/professional/vivian
- Sign up for Rise and join the future of work at www.joinrise.co
- Book: Superhuman (MLP)
- Follow Rise on TikTok and IG at @joinrise.co
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Curate Conversations | Episode 007
This Media Channel Has Been Desperately Calling for Something Different — Ossa is Here to Help
This episode is all about Ossa, a podcast community, ad booking platform, and now app on a mission to increase the visibility, influence, and earning power of women and non-binary people in podcasting.
Marla Isackson is the founder and CEO of Ossa. Before deciding to leap into entrepreneurship, she spent over 25 years in the corporate world, working for American Express, Citibank, and Barnes & Noble. Of the belief that podcasting has the power to elevate underrepresented voices on a global scale, Marla created Ossa in response to her own challenges as a podcaster.
In a segment of the media market that has been desperately calling for something different (like more woman- and non-binary identifying hosts, and technology advancements), Ossa is carving out a space to make podcasting accessible, revenue-generating, and data-driven.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- You can find Ossa on Instagram @ossacollective and you can learn more about how to apply to join the Ossa community at ossacollective.com/
- Crowdfunding campaign: https://www.startengine.com/ossa
- Production camp: https://ossacollective.com/production-camps/
- Goodpods
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Curate Conversations | Episode 006
The Cost of Delivering Growth: A Conversation with Uber's Global Lead of New Verticals, Jessie Young
In Episode 006 of Curate Conversations, Pia interviews Jessie Young, who leads Global New Verticals at Uber, which means launching new products, categories and operations around the world.
With a background as a lawyer, management consultant and finance leader, she boasts a host of failed and flourishing start-up experience as both a founder and an advisor.
Our conversation centers around the cost of delivering growth: Jessie’s leadership lessons from launching and growing a global grocery online delivery business through COVID.
In this episode, we cover:
- Putting the consumer at the center of the questions we're asking about growth
- Untethered growth and making decisions based on the wrong metrics
- How to entrench the loyalty of our consumers, and more
Her take is that we problematise our sometimes blind celebration of growth for growth's sake — so we spend this conversation unpacking the cost of growth.
We discuss the paradoxes and tradeoffs of growing a business, including when topline growth comes at bottom line cost, why peaks necessitate troughs, and how to balance risk and rigor.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Jessie + her team's Superblow Ad
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Curate Conversations | Episode 005
Learning to Let Go with Founding Mother of Non-Toxic Skincare + Primally Pure, Bethany McDaniel
Bethany started Primally Pure from her home in 2014. Today, PP has surpassed 1M non-toxic deodorants sold, is a team of 40, and opened a spa at their HQ. In this episode, Bethany recalls her first hire, the QA process at PP, how value-adding content helped her lead the non-toxic movement, a new product launching soon, and how she wishes she'd let go earlier.
Links mentioned:
- @primallypure
- www.primallypure.com (code CURATE20)
- Book: The one Thing
Bethany's Picks
- Deodorant
- Everything spray
- Dry shampoo
- Baby balm
Pia's Picks
- Lip Balm (we gift it to clients!)
- Baby Bar
- Clarifying Serum
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Curate Conversations | Episode 004
How to Create Human-First Technology with Dubsado Co-Founders Becca + Jake Berg
In this episode, Pia interviews Becca and Jake Berg, husband and wife co-founders of Dubsado — our favorite CRM at CWco., and probably yours too.
Dubsado’s motto is: More business, less busywork. Dubsado helps your business stay in motion: Build relationships, schedule appointments, and create workflows to streamline your projects from start to finish. We use Dubsado every single day, and so it was so cool to get to chat with Becca and Jake about how they’ve built the company over the last 6 years.
In this episode, we talk about their main measure of success as a human-first tech company, how they almost exclusively focus on what their users want and need and use this to drive their evolution (they even have a public roadmap you can see on their website of which features are coming next), what they did to create more with less and grow their business, why customization sets their software apart, and the pattens of life as an entrepreneur.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- @dubsado
- https://www.dubsado.com (code CURATE10)
- Dubsado Development Roadmap
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Curate Conversations | Ep. 003
Today’s conversation is with Macy McNeely and Kathryn Shubert, two-thirds of the Guide Culture founding team.
GUIDE Culture is an 8-Week Sales and Leadership Training designed to teach you timeless sales skills that have the potential to transform your business and life.
In this conversation with Kat and Macy, we talk about what it means to act like a salesperson, the difference between sales skills and sales messaging, and so many different ways to re-think your approach to sales.
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- @theguideculture
- @macymcneely
- @kathrynmshubert
- GUIDE Culture Website
- Grab your copy of Follow Up Flow (code CURATE to get for free)
- Sign up for the next cohort of GUIDE Culture
- Curate Community Membership (code PODCAST for 20% off)
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Curate Conversations | Episode 002
Ep. 002 | Let's Get (Un)comfortable Talking About Racism
This episode features Misasha Sukuzi Graham and Sara Blanchard — who met at Harvard during undergrad where they walked out of a racial identity conversation because they’d just had enough. 25 years later, they’re best friends discussing and thinking about issues of race and identity and the impact it has on our communities, and our understanding of history, politics and the future of democracy.
They’re both biracial (japanese/white) daughters of one immigrant parent and one white parent. They co-host the podcast: Dear White Women, and recently co-wrote and published a book called: Dear White Women: Let’s Get Un(comfortable) Talking about Racism.
This is an honest conversation about complex problems without easy answers, and Misasha and Sara beautifully approach big topics with grace, welcoming us all into their work.
In this Episode In this episode, we talk about
- The importance of asking why
- How they measure success doing work that doesn’t have an end
- What it looks like to get uncomfortable talking about important issues in a productive way
- How we can reinforce “we” culture to bridge divides
- And they answer the question: "what do I DO to be more anti-racist?"
Links mentioned in this episode:
- @dearwhitewomenpodcast
- https://www.dearwhitewomen.com/
- https://www.dearwhitewomen.com/media
- The book: Dear White Women: Let's Get (Un)comfortable Talking About Racism
- The Hill Article
- Curate Community Membership (code PODCAST for 20% off)
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A graduate of Harvard College and Columbia Law School, Misasha Suzuki Graham has been a practicing litigator for over 15 years, and is passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion in the legal profession as well as in her communities. She is a facilitator, writer, and speaker regarding issues of racial justice, especially with regards to children, the co-author of Dear White Women: Let’s Get (Un)comfortable Talking About Racism, and the co-host of Dear White Women, a social justice podcast. Misasha, who is biracial (Japanese and White), is married to a Black man, and is the proud mom of two very active multiracial young boys. They live in the Bay Area of California with their largely indifferent cat.
Sara Blanchard helps build community and connection through conscious conversations, which she does as a facilitator, TEDx speaker, writer, and consultant. After graduating from Harvard and working at Goldman Sachs, Sara pursued the science and techniques of well-being and is a certified life coach, author of Flex Mom, and co-host of Dear White Women, a social justice podcast. Sara is biracial (Japanese and White), married to a White Canadian man, an...
Curate Conversations | Episode 001
Scaling a Social Impact Business with Parker Clay Co-Founders Ian + Brittany Bentley
It’s time that we challenge the business community: you don’t need to choose between beautiful products, and the people who make them. In this episode, Pia interviews Parker Clay co-founders Ian and Brittany Bentley about why, as a social impact company, they didn’t put any focus on their impact for the first 3 years of business; how they reversed the idea ‘if you build it they will come’ using data to open their third retail location; how they create rhythms with 5 kids at home, dual partnership at work and in life, and a company vision to help 10 million women in the next 10 years.
Parker Clay was voted “Best for the world” in the category of community, placing them in the top 5% of all B corps in the world.
You can shop Parker Clay at www.parkerclay.com and use our code CURATE15 for 15% off your order. Each purchase helps end exploitation of women in Ethiopia.
Mentioned in this episode:
- www.parkerclay.com
- www.parkerclay.com/impact Parker Clay opens in Denver
- Curate Community Membership (code PODCAST for 20% off)
Special thanks to our sponsors, Parker Clay (code CURATE15) and SeaVees (code CURATE20). Music created by Queentide.
On Ep. 000 of Curate Conversations, host Pia Beck introduces the podcast, and shares what to expect from the show.
Special thanks to our sponsors, Parker Clay and SeaVees, as well as Queentide for producing, recording + mixing our custom track, Yucca Mesa.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Curate Well Co.
- Curate Well Co. Instagram
- SeaVees
- Parker Clay
- Queentide