Curiously Stuck

In this episode of Curiously Stuck, Chelsea Stuck sits down with futurist and researcher Mike Courtney to explore why curiosity may be the most important skill leaders can develop in the age of AI. This conversation is not just about technology. It is about human behavior, adaptation, innovation, and how businesses can navigate rapid change without freezing in fear. Mike shares insights from decad...

In this episode of Curiously Stuck , Chelsea Stuck sits down with Mike Colligon to talk about the reality of AI in modern business. This isn’t a surface-level conversation about tools. It’s about mindset, speed, and competitive survival. Chelsea and Mike dive into: Why AI is a fundamental shift — not a trend How small teams can use AI to operate at enterprise levels The widening gap between those...

In foodservice, the story behind the plate sells the spec. In this episode of Curiously Stuck, Chelsea sits down with chef-educator and entrepreneur Rose Cowell (Founder, Twenty Bites) to unpack how culinary storytelling, disciplined process, and smart content can turn stainless boxes into real sales, while spotlighting a partnership between two women entrepreneurs driving the industry forward. Wh...

In this episode of Curiously Stuck , Chelsea Stuck sits down with Tyler Stambaugh to explore why emotional capital and attention are the new drivers of customer relationships.   From moving beyond transactions to building loyalty through authentic engagement, Chelsea and Tyler dig into:   Why emotional capital is becoming the foundation of customer relationships The shift from transactional sellin...

In this episode of Curiously Stuck, Chelsea Stuck sits down with Dan Nestle—host of The Trending Communicator podcast and longtime marketing leader—to talk about why executive positioning matters now more than ever. From navigating reputation crises (yes, even the dreaded kiss-cam moment) to building credibility in a noisy digital world, Chelsea and Dan dig into: ✨ Why executive presence online i...

What if collaboration isn’t the problem—but how we practice it is? In this episode of Curiously Stuck , I sit down with Lauren Colbert of Filament to unpack why most meetings fail, how space and structure shape our thinking, and what leaders can do to make collaboration a strategic tool—not just a buzzword. From the “Three C’s” of team culture to reframing failure as tuition paid for the future, t...

🎙️ Episode 1: Part 2: Keeping Your Feet on the Ground with Philip Chao What does it really mean to lead through uncertainty? In this second part of our conversation, Chelsea sits down again with Philip Chao—Chief Investment Officer of Experiential Wealth and founder of Nexus 338—to dive even deeper into the mindset and strategies that help leaders navigate economic headwinds and personal challenge...

🎙️ Episode 1: Facing Uncertainty with Philip Chao What happens when the markets shift, tariffs spike, and business leaders are left without a clear path forward? In this first episode of Curiously Stuck , Chelsea sits down with Philip Chao—Chief Investment Officer of Experiential Wealth and founder of Nexus 338—to explore how smart leaders navigate chaos, separate signal from noise, and build resi...