Raw and Real at Work: An Experiment to Find Authenticity and Connection
Sean Neville
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From Giving Birth in Grad School to Becoming an Executive — The Power of Support (Episode 12)
Jamie Moore, now a Gilead executive, gave birth during grad school and kept going. She was propelled by teachers who spotted her spark, a boss who saved a leadership role for her when she felt ready,…
Lost in America: Searching for Belonging & Connection (Episode 1: Part 3 of 3)
In this episode, my colleague grapples with finding connection and belonging in the U.S.—alone, without family. He longs for Guatemala, especially the loved ones he left behind, and begins to regret…
The Journey to Freedom: Guatemala to the US via Coyote (Episode 1:Part 2 of 3)
In this episode, my colleague shares his journey of attempting to enter the U.S. at just 18 years old—guided by a coyote. He recounts, in vivid detail, the many failed attempts and the risks he faced…
Raised in a Guatemala Junk Yard (Episode 1: Part 1 of 3)
This deeply personal and difficult story captures my colleague’s journey from growing up in a Guatemalan junkyard to building a new life in the U.S. After hearing his story, I understand why he works…
The Boy Who Raised Himself on the Streets of Nepal at Age Ten (Episode 11)
Damai was only ten years old when his mother died. His father was overwhelmed caring for his two younger siblings, so Damai left his childhood home—a mud hut with a straw roof in the hills of Nepal.…
From Isolation to Intimacy: The Search for Friendship in a Disconnected World (Episode 10)
In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode, Sean sits down with Rankin, a Filipino-American biotech professional and former entomologist, to explore what it means to belong, connect, and…
Climbing Out: Sean’s Journey to Self-Acceptance as an Asian American Woman (Episode 9)
In this honest and powerful conversation, Sean—a process chemist at Gilead—shares her experience growing up as the child of Taiwanese immigrants. From a young age, she felt unseen in her own home: a…
From War Zone to Glass Washer to Homeowner: A Salvadoran Survivor’s Journey (Episode 8)
In this powerful interview, a Salvadoran immigrant shares his extraordinary journey—growing up amid a brutal civil war and rebuilding his life after arriving in the U.S. alone at age 18 in 1989.…
An Executive Gets Raw & Real: On Childhood, Family & Human Connection (Episode 7)
In this episode, my colleague Ken—an SVP who has been at Gilead for 37-years—opens up about his personal and professional journey. Some might feel intimidated by people in leadership but this episode…
The Story My Colleague Did Not Plan to Tell (Episode 6)
Prior to this interview, my colleague said he’d never participate in the podcast. But something shifted. In this episode, he shares what pulled him toward the mic—and the powerful story he’s rarely…
From England to the US: Keeping Family Ties and Finding Community (Episode 5)
My colleague Nick describes his childhood in England as deeply intertwined with his church community—his father was the pastor, and he played the organ. That tight-knit community felt like family.…
Cultural Bridges: From Africa to America (Episode 4)
In this episode, my colleague describes growing up in the Ivory Coast in a STEM-oriented family who deeply valued education and achievement. She describes being raised with a strong sense of pride,…
Lineage of Strength: Balancing Sacrifice and Family - A Pursuit of the American Dream
Astrid’s journey highlights the complexities of achieving the American Dream—while she has found academic and professional success, her relationship with her mother remains shaped by cultural…
Growing up Gay in Wisconsin
This is the story of a boy growing up under the weight of shame for being gay—constantly battling the natural urge to embrace his true self. Societal expectations, enforced by the rigid hand of the…
Intro to The Raw and Real Podcast: Why Bother Listening?
Why I'm Doing This Experiment and Why It Matters to MeStarting a podcast has been a journey full of self-doubt and questioning. I’ve spent so much time wondering if I should even take this step.…
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Raw and Real at Work: An Experiment to Find Authenticity and Connection has published 15 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Relationships, Society & Culture.
Raw and Real at Work: An Experiment to Find Authenticity and Connection is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 1h 7m.
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