The Real Chemistry Podcast

The public perception of science has shifted over time – what once inspired, now can instill fear and distrust. It’s imperative that we reclaim the narrative back to the heart of what science can be: hopeful and human. This week Seema Kumar, Vice President, Innovation, Global Health, and Policy Communication at Johnson & Johnson Innovation chats with guest host, Greg Matthews, Managing Director, Healthcare Analytics Innovation at W2O, about how this looks, what JNJ Innovation is doing about it, and the King Pop.

What does it mean to actually have a brand that is customer-centric? Pete Blackshaw, Head of Digital Innovation & Service Models at Nestle, discusses this, avocado farming, and indie music.

Whether it’s an in-store appearance or nationwide ad campaign – an athlete’s career is ultimately a business. This week Ahmad Nassar, President of NFL Players Inc., chats about building mutually beneficial relationships between players and the NFL, the future of tech in sports, plus you won’t believe who used to be his law school professor.  

Doing good not only feels good, but it’s the right thing to do. This week Sue Petersen, Executive Director of the Giants Community Fund discusses the importance of doing social good, how organizations can do this well, and some pretty stellar Mel Brooks’ movies.  

Marketers must be accountable to their customers, goals, and revenue in order to succeed. This week Ty Shay, CMO of Norton and Lifelock at Symantec discusses accountability steps for marketers, why he’s a Houston Rockets fan, and his love for the 80s.  

The most valuable asset to an organization is its people – that’s why communicating with them well is imperative to the health of a company. This week Joelle Kaufman, CMO of Dynamic Signal, chats with host Aaron Strout about employee comms strategy, the value employees add to a business & The Boss.

On this week’s special episode, W2O President Jenn Gottlieb joins Aaron Strout to discuss the DNA of our firm, her partnership alongside CEO Jim Weiss, what it means to a Hall of Femme Inductee, and her impressive knowledge of auto parts.

In today’s world, authenticity cannot simply be a buzzword within your company’s mission statement, it must permeate every aspect of your business. On this week’s episode Ray Kerins discusses how Bayer has remained authentic through various initiatives, why authenticity matters to stakeholders, and of course, his collegiate cheerleading career.  

Rock band, Black Pistol Fire, sits down with host Aaron Strout before performing at our GeekACue event. The duo discusses all things rock and roll, plus reveal who has a secret tattoo and who has a degree in economics.

Dr. Victoria Romero discusses how the understanding of cognitive psychology paired with data science plays a key role in a very important topic - combating fear-based marketing, extremism, and terrorism. She shares detail into her work as Chief Scientist at New Century Corporation, where she helps counter influence messaging from criminal and terror organizations – especially within youth and teens.