Naturally Curious Podcast

Naturally Curious is an up-close conversation with interesting people who have meaningful stories to tell.

The host Bruce C. Bryan takes his listeners on a journey that is both personal and universal. The people he talks with are dynamic, engaged, helpful, and willing to share what they’ve learned and how their lives impact others.  Everyone has a story to tell, and when these interesting folks share theirs, the listeners immediately feel the impact and are motivated to learn, do, or say more.

We talk about their stories, their challenges, and how they impact the world around them. We discuss what inspires them and how their work or their organization inspires or supports change and improvement in the world.  These will be very personal interviews and stories – I’ll dig to ensure that happens each episode.

Latest Podcasts

Naturally Curious - Dr. Ethan Long

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Dr. Ethan Long – In this episode, we're sitting down with the President and CEO of VIA Centers for Neurodevelopment. Managing a team that covers over half the state's geography, Ethan oversees work that's as complex as it is vital. There are no easy answers in this field, but VIA is dedicated to educating and training young people, supporting their families, and accelerating their paths to post-secondary success.This is the full, unedited version of our conversation. We’ll dive deep into the realities of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), VIA's impact, and how leadership can challenge a team to stay in a state of continuous improvement. It’s a discussion that sits at the intersection of healthcare, education, leadership, and the strengthening of our families.

Naturally Curious - Abby Hamilton

43
m

Abby Hamilton serves as the President and CEO of the United Way of Virginia's Blue Ridge, an organization she has been with for nearly 25 years. Before taking the helm, her journey from living in the Pacific and finding her way to Virginia through her non-profit work will fascinate you. A recognized leader, Hamilton is dedicated to mobilizing the caring power of the community to create lasting positive change in the Roanoke Valley.

Naturally Curious - Stan Hale

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m

An incredible interview with the publisher of one of the oldest black-owned newspapers in Virginia. This interview features Stan Hale, his work in Roanoke, Virginia, and around the region. Stan discusses the power of print, the impact of The Roanoke Tribune on the community, his years of working in a third generation business, and more. You'll hear about the amazing Claudia Whitworth, and how Stan brought back a family treasure. This is a moving and powerful interview so click and listen!

Naturally Curious - Michael Hemphill

42
m

Michael Hemphill – founder and host of the PBS Television Show Buzz4Good discusses the challenges nonprofits face and the good work they do, how a journalist created a 3.0 career, and shares some inspiring stories of the work being done to build our communities.

Naturally Curious - Angie Covey

42
m

Angie Covey (former Executive Director of the New River Community College – VA - Education Foundation) discusses workforce development, higher education accessibility in rural areas, and building a viable economic engine. These are topics that regions all over the country are facing.

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