Grey Matter: A Podcast About Ideas

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Grey Matter: A Podcast About Ideas is for people who love talking about creativity and exploring, simply, where the best ideas in the world come from and how dreams become reality. Host Jason Kahner, Grey Global Chief Client Officer, is joined by agency colleagues in discussions about the challenges that sparked innovative and effective solutions. Hear first-hand stories from the founders, creators, and inventors who are shaping the world.

  1. What feeds Chef Akshay Bhardwaj's passion?

    25/07/2023

    What feeds Chef Akshay Bhardwaj's passion?

    For Executive Chef Akshay Bhardwaj, becoming a chef was not always the plan. It took perseverance and a little bit of defiance for him to rise in the ranks and become the Executive Chef of Junoon, which at one time was the only Michelin Star restaurant in New York City serving Indian food.     In this episode, you will hear about Akshay’s path to cooking, how he approaches collaborations with other chefs, and where he finds inspiration for dishes when traveling.       Grey Interviewer: Samantha Geller, Senior Project Manager and Podcast Producer

    40 phút
  2. Where does Cyndie Spiegel find Microjoys?

    11/07/2023

    Where does Cyndie Spiegel find Microjoys?

    For A Year of Positive Thinking author Cyndie Spiegel, writing her second book came after a year of personal struggle and loss in 2020. Yet, she still found moments of joy and documented them in her second book, Microjoys: Finding Hope (Especially) When Life Is Not Okay, a collection of personal essays designed to help us find joy wherever we can.      In this episode, you will hear about Cyndie’s journey to writing the book, the lessons she learned from the people closest to her, and a recent micro joy in her life.       Grey Interviewer: Sara Worthington, Executive Creative Director, Grey New York

    41 phút
  3. What led Arielle Assouline-Lichten to build Slash Objects?

    20/06/2023

    What led Arielle Assouline-Lichten to build Slash Objects?

    Arielle Assouline-Lichten’s dream was to create a furniture design studio that creates social change - that’s what led her to start Slash Objects, an award-winning, sustainable design studio. Arielle is a Best of NYC x Design winner, and she was a finalist contestant on the HBO Max show Ellen’s Next Great Designer.   In this episode, you will hear Arielle’s story of how she brought together her interests, architecture background, and entrepreneurial spirit to create Slash Objects. She discusses how the work she creates has a journey and a life of its own. Grey Interviewer: Thiago Cruz, Grey New York’s Chief Creative Officer

    40 phút
  4. Why did Rob Herting press play on QCODE?

    06/06/2023

    Why did Rob Herting press play on QCODE?

    Rob Herting saw a void within the podcast space where nobody else did – cinematic quality audio fiction. After leaving his job at a talent agency, he became the CEO and founder of QCODE, an audio-based production studio, creating a new outlet for creatives to tell their stories. QCODE is behind multiple critically acclaimed fiction podcasts like Blackout with Rami Malek, Carrier with Cynthia Erivo, Dirty Diana with Demi Moore, and Hank the Cowdog with Matthew McConaughey, to name a few.    In this episode, you will hear Rob’s story of leaving a job with a dream to make a new outlet for creatives and why he decided to dive into the podcast space. His story will inspire anyone trying to start a business, enter podcast production, or just looking for their next fictional podcast series.    Grey Interviewer: Jason Kahner, Grey’s Chief Client Officer

    40 phút
  5. How did Dr. Zach Thomas grow his channel on YouTube?

    23/05/2023

    How did Dr. Zach Thomas grow his channel on YouTube?

    For Zach Thomas, the idea of doing anything other than teaching tennis seemed out of reach while studying at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania. Now Zach is a podiatrist who runs the YouTube channel Foot Doctor Zach, where he reviews the latest performance shoe tech and breaks down the most advanced shoes for athletes.  In this episode, you will hear from Zach about what interested him in studying podiatry, why he chose to review shoes, and what he learned when starting a business on YouTube. Zach’s channel has over 100,000 subscribers who watch his weekly videos where he dissects sneakers to match the best athletes with the best shoes for their feet.    Grey Interviewer: Thiago Cruz, Grey New York’s Chief Creative Officer

    49 phút
  6. What did Nathalie Walton expect with Expectful?

    09/05/2023

    What did Nathalie Walton expect with Expectful?

    Nathalie Walton found that there were not enough resources devoted to the mental health of expecting mothers. After a serious health scare during her pregnancy, Nathalie turned to the Expecftul app to find peace of mind. The app moved her so much that she became an advisor and eventually a late-stage co-founder and CEO. She helped transform Expectful from a mediation app to a powerful tool for parents and soon-to-be parents.     In this episode, you will hear Nathalie’s stories of approaching parenthood, being a business leader, and the strategies she and her husband used to navigate the process. Her candid story is the perfect listen for current and soon-to-be parents.  Grey Interviewer: Elizabeth Gilchrist, EVP, Account Director, and winner of the She Runs It Working Mother of the Year 2023 (New Moms Category)

    43 phút
  7. How did Neil Tanna find time for Howbout?

    25/04/2023

    How did Neil Tanna find time for Howbout?

    For law school graduate Neil Tanna, the idea of losing touch with his university friends was heartbreaking. Motivated by the excitement of creating and keeping connections, Neil and his team made a UK-based social platform called Howbout.     Howbout raises the question, “Why is it easier to schedule a meeting with your boss than it is to schedule a drink with your best friends?” The app brings scheduling, planning, and chatting together into one place to take the hassle out of getting together with friends.   On this episode, Neil will discuss what influenced the idea for Howbout, the leadership practices he is proud of, and how he views the growth of the app.   Grey Interviewer: Bee Pahnke, Grey London’s Head of Voice

    43 phút
  8. How did Gavin McIntyre grow Ecovative from the ground up?

    11/04/2023

    How did Gavin McIntyre grow Ecovative from the ground up?

    For Gavin McIntyre, what started as a classroom project and a passion for helping the planet, is now an audacious goal of ending the world's dependency on plastics through the mycelium materials company, Ecovative. Gavin and his partner Eben Bayer have used mycelium — aka fungi — to create leather alternatives, a meat substitute product, and a fully compostable packaging foam. Based in Green Island, NY, Ecovative has been named a TimesUnion Top Work Place three years in a row. On this episode, Gavin will discuss what influences Ecovative, including what he learned from his mother, a biologist, and his father, a physicist. Grey Interviewer: Iman Omar, Associate Creative Director

    38 phút
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Grey Matter: A Podcast About Ideas is for people who love talking about creativity and exploring, simply, where the best ideas in the world come from and how dreams become reality. Host Jason Kahner, Grey Global Chief Client Officer, is joined by agency colleagues in discussions about the challenges that sparked innovative and effective solutions. Hear first-hand stories from the founders, creators, and inventors who are shaping the world.

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