Cultivate Curiosity

Cultivate Curiosity

You can't predict which curiosities will grow into passions. Never spending too much time on one possibility, host Morgan Wall invites us to tap into our fascinations by planting seeds of wonder, one episode at a time.

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October 2, 2018 9 mins

What does it mean to figure yourself out? In today's episode, we're leaning more toward "soul searching". Understanding yourself is a lot of work, however, and there's a reason that self discovery requires a conscious effort. In today's episode, we learn about the good and the bad that comes along with spending time on you.

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Job shadowing is the perfect opportunity to get a preview of what a new professional day-to-day life would look like if you switched things up. In this episode, we talk about why job shadowing is such an underutilized resource and how we can overcome the nerves of job shadowing to make use of its benefits.

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Cultivate Curiosity is turning 6 months old, and do you know what that means? Shakeups are coming, and we're celebrating this change in season with a rerun of our most-listened to episode ever. Enjoy! 

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As fulfilling as it may feel to try new things, we have a habit of getting in our own way from time to time. In today's episode, we break down mistakes we all make when it comes to stepping out of our comfort zones.

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As the seasons change, let's reflect on summer and our goals, how those worked out, and what goals we have planned for the chilly autumn and winter months ahead.

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August 28, 2018 7 mins

Today we're talking about the moment when preparation meets opportunity -- or as Oprah puts it: luck.

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For all of the parents listening, this episode is for you. While all kids are naturally curious, some parents have reached out and asked for ways to push their kids to live a more fulfilled and curious childhood - tune in for 3 helpful tips!

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August 7, 2018 10 mins

Life is busy. We are constantly moving from one task to the next. Even the time we devote to our curiosities is a check on the list, and we aren't giving ourselves time to slow down and soak in the joys that come along with our passions. Today we are talking about the importance of pausing and taking in the moment -- enjoy!

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In a very special episode, we hear from Scottish event planner and soulful leader, Johanna Holtan. Johanna takes us on a journey as she paints a picture of the events in her life that have led her to Scotland, and explains how insecurities and imposter syndrome can be conquered when you remember your "why". 

What was mentioned in this episode: 

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On Being by Krista Tippett

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Today's episode is an exciting one! This week, I'm not just talking the talk -- I'm walking to walk. I'm following my curiosities across time zones and half the country and I'm breaking down my reasons for investing my time, money - and vacation days - in an interest that isn't even paying the bills. These reasons may have you packing your bags and flying to your curiosities soon, too.

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Have you fallen prey to the common misconception that a curiosity isn't worth your time if you don't think it will earn you money? We default to viewing passions that don't generate revenue as a waste of energy and a senseless way of investing our time. If it won't pay the bills, why do it? 

While we need to earn a living, not all of our passions and hobbies need to contribute to it. Let's make sure we don't write off interests jus...

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Do you ever wonder what your childhood self was thinking when you used to dream of all of the amazing things you could do once you grew up? At the time, our opportunities seemed endless. From entertainers to astronauts to world leaders, the sky was the limit when we were young. 

In today's episode, we're breaking down our childhood aspirations to find the clues in the dreams that were pointing us to our future interests, even thou...

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It's time to take a look into the world of firefighting. Mix in some jaw-dropping stories with a bit of spirituality and you get David Meyers, a full time firefighter in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He's giving us the scoop on what's it's really like living the life of a first responder, and I'm guessing a few of his stories won't be the first things that come to mind when you think of a firefighter's day-to-day duties!

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Do you ever get that feeling that something has got to give? Maybe your daydreams of a different reality are becoming more and more vivid? It turns out that feelings of unrest in your current situation may actually be more than a boredom-induced itch you can't scratch. In today's episode, we will walk through 3 different signs your body is already showing that tell you it make be time for a change.

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In honor of it being Father’s Day this week, I’m so excited to bring you today’s episode which is filled with fatherhood, family, and food trucks!

We have all seen food trucks around and a good portion of us are lucky enough to say that we have eaten the delectable goodies from one - ...

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Today I’m going to be putting myself under a microscope. It’s time to be open and honest with you guys about why I decided it’s important to be proud that I may not have it all figured out quite yet, and that can be really scary to admit! So hear I am, laying it all out on the table for you guys in hopes of this episode pushing you to welcome a reflective journey in your own lives, too.

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In the kickoff to Season 2 of Cultivate Curiosity, we have the honor of picking the brain of comedy writer and satirist, Caitlin Kunkel. Episode 11 is filled with riveting conversation as we talk about the courage it takes to stand by your curiosities, why a supportive community is so important, and how the digital world allows us to expand both our horizons and our connections at the click of a butt...

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In the first episode of the Curiosity Class installments, we spotlight a Cultivate Curiosity listener that has emailed the show looking for advice. Alexis wants to explore the world of baking without breaking her bank, so Morgan walks her through a homework assignment that's sure to help Alexis cultivate her new curiosity. 

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April 24, 2018 20 mins

We all know women’s fashion can range from dresses to pants to heels to flats, but did you know there’s an entire world devoted to making women’s hats?

 

In this episode, we hear all about millinery and following your curiosities with Anna Lee from Wokerby!

 

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April 17, 2018 19 mins

In this episode, we hear from Emily Brooks, who in partnership with her husband and her brother-in-law runs the Fargo Pinball Club in Fargo, ND. They host pinball tournaments and leagues and they are pretty up to speed with the world of pinball. Tune in as we discuss the pinball community, Stern Pinball distribution, and Zombie Yeti.

 

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