Reframe for Resilience - Episode 26: Redefining Respect and Resilience with Dr. Julie Pham

Reframe for Resilience

In this episode of Reframe for Resilience, Dr. Frank L. Douglas interviews Dr. Julie Pham, bestselling author and founder of CuriosityBased. Julie shares her journey from being a Vietnamese refugee to launching her own business during the pandemic. Discover how she reframed traditional views on curiosity, work, and respect through her unique framework—The Seven Forms of Respect.

Learn how mindset shifts, self-awareness, and curiosity can fuel resilience in uncertain times. A must-watch for anyone navigating change or redefining success.

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Episode Summary:

In this insightful episode of Reframe for Resilience, Dr. Frank L. Douglas speaks with Dr. Julie Pham—author, entrepreneur, and founder of CuriosityBased—about how her life experiences as a Vietnamese refugee, tech industry professional, and founder shaped her philosophy of resilience and respect.

Dr. Pham shares powerful reframes, including the shift from scarcity to abundance mindset, redefining curiosity outside academia, and her transformative framework: The Seven Forms of Respect. Through heartfelt anecdotes, she illustrates how respect is dynamic and deeply personal, urging us to get curious—not judgmental—about how we and others define it.

Whether you're navigating career shifts, workplace conflict, or personal reinvention, this episode offers a fresh lens on what it means to grow through discomfort with curiosity and compassion.

Key Topics

• Reframing the refugee identity as a strength
• Leaving academia during the recession
• Learning entrepreneurship through family and community
• Starting a company during the pandemic
• Scarcity vs. abundance mindset
• Redefining curiosity beyond formal education
• The Seven Forms of Respect framework
• The “Rubber Band Rule” vs. the Golden Rule
• Cultivating resilience through self-awareness and boundaries

Timeline Summary:

[00:00–02:00] – Dr. Pham’s refugee background and family’s entrepreneurial legacy

[02:00–04:30] – Transition from academia to community leadership during the recession

[04:30–06:00] – Redefining curiosity and learning through experience

[06:00–08:00] – Moving from scarcity to abundance mindset

[08:00–10:00] – Reframing layoffs as empowerment through entrepreneurship

[10:00–11:30] – Introducing the Seven Forms of Respect

[11:30–13:30] – Respect as relative, not universal; the role of curiosity in the workplace

[13:30–14:30] – The Rubber Band Rule and the power of self-awareness in resilience

Links & Resources

• CuriosityBased Website
• The Seven Forms of Respect by Dr. Julie Pham
• Connect with Dr. Frank L. Douglas at Safe Haven Dialogues LLC
• Listen to more episodes at Reframe for Resilience Podcast

Closing Remark:

This episode reminds us that reframing isn't just about changing our thoughts—it’s about expanding our mindset and honoring diverse perspectives. As Dr. Julie Pham shows us, when we lead with curiosity and define respect for ourselves and others, we not only build resilience—we build connection.