The Innovators at the Intersection Podcast extends our storytelling beyond the page, bringing you conversations with remarkable people at the intersection of creativity and innovation. Tune in every month for inspiring voices, fresh perspectives and ideas shaping the future of STEAM.
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Episode 4: Authenticity, Culture & the Art of Ad Innovation ft. Aaron Walton
On this episode, we sit down with advertising legend Aaron Walton, CEO of Walton Isaacson. Aaron shares how he crafted iconic campaigns for brands like Lexus and PepsiCo, collaborated with cultural icons such as Michael Jackson, and championed inclusivity both inside and outside his agency. Tune in for insights on authenticity, culture, and the future of advertising.
Episode 3: Dancing into Purpose: Cheri Walsh
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Cheri Walsh—former professional dancer turned philanthropic force. Cheri shares her journey from navigating the competitive dance world in New York City to becoming the Director of the Billy & Alexis Joel Foundation and Board Chair of ETA. We explore how her early passion for the arts shaped her commitment to uplifting communities through education, opportunity, and creativity. It’s a powerful conversation about purpose, resilience, and using your platform to give back.
Episode 2: Harmonic Equations
In this episode of Innovators at the Intersection, we speak with Dr. Lawrence Udeigwe, a mathematician and musician from Nigeria, who shares his journey of pursuing both math and music. From a young age, he realized the power of combining creativity with logic, and in this episode, he explores how the intersection of these fields has shaped his life and career. Tune in for a conversation about innovation, passion, and the endless possibilities that emerge when art and science converge.
Episode 1: Rule Breakers
Laura Overdeck is the founder of Bedtime Math, a research-proven family-engagement math program, and the author of the Bedtime Math book series (Macmillan). She is also the producer of the upcoming film Rule Breakers about the Afghan women’s robotics team. Ms. Overdeck is an alumna and former trustee of Princeton University, where she earned a B.A. in astrophysics. She also holds an M.B.A. from the Wharton School of Business and an honorary doctorate from Stevens Institute of Technology. Ms. Overdeck serves on the boards of Khan Academy and Liberty Science Center, and the advisory board for Princeton’s Department of Astrophysical Sciences.