From Refugee Roots to Podcast Routes with Julie Pham, PhD

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Four and a half rejections and still pushing forward—that’s how Julie Pham, PhD, found her footing on the TEDx stage and, later, across 66 podcast guest appearances. We dive into the real mechanics of turning a complex personal journey—refugee roots, historian training, community organizing, and Seattle tech—into a clear message listeners remember and hosts want to book.
Julie breaks down the core idea behind her book, Seven Forms of Respect: respect feels the same but often looks different. From CC’ing everyone to prove transparency to keeping inboxes light to show trust, these mismatched “looks” spark friction at work. She shares how to name and align expectations so teams communicate better and collaborate faster. Then we get practical. Instead of waiting for invitations, Julie treats guesting like a craft and a numbers game: research shows that are still publishing, listen for tone and the closing question, write short pitches, and include 2–3 custom episode titles in the host’s style. We talk boundaries—what not to discuss—and how to stay specific with stories so your ideas stick.
There’s also a frank look at preparation. Some hosts send long questionnaires; others prefer a loose flow. Julie adapts to both, but she always keeps bullet-note stories ready to avoid rambling and to protect the edit. For new hosts and guests, her mantra is simple: do the best you can with today’s resources. Quality matters, perfection stalls. Learn in public, iterate fast, and let curiosity be the muscle you train, not a trait you either have or don’t.
If you’re ready to sharpen your message, land better bookings, and show up with clarity and warmth, this conversation gives you the playbook. Subscribe for more smart, real-world conversations on podcasting, communication, and community. And if this episode helped, share it with a friend and leave a quick review—it makes a big difference.

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1. From Refugee Roots to Podcast Routes with Julie Pham, PhD (00:00:00)

2. Welcome and Julie’s Introduction (00:00:04)

3. Why TEDx and Handling Rejection (00:01:09)

4. Julie’s Career Pivot and Founding CuriosityBased (00:03:15)

5. Writing Seven Forms of Respect (00:04:56)

6. Why Podcast Guesting Became the Strategy (00:06:11)

7. Lessons From 66 Guest Appearances (00:08:19)

8. Pitching That Works vs What Fails (00:10:16)

9. Podmatch Tactics and Boundaries (00:12:06)

10. Vetting Shows and Avoiding “Gotcha” Formats (00:14:08)

11. Host Styles, Prep, and Managing Expectations (00:16:20)

12. Start Simple: Quality Within Your Resources (00:19:05)

13. Curiosity as a Practice, Not a Trait (00:21:14)

14. Helping Guests Shine and Reduce Rambling (00:23:20)

15. Researching the Audience to Be Relevant (00:25:04)

16. Gratitude, Growth, and The Leap to Hosting (00:28:40)

17. Where to Find Julie and Final Takeaway (00:29:22)