Creative Leadership With Heart · 2025-05-13 · 53 min
When Farnas Esnaashari was repeatedly denied promotions in the animation industry, she didn’t wait for permission - she created her own lane. In this inspiring episode, hosts Leonard Samuels and Rico Nasal sit down with Farnas, the powerhouse behind Pitch Dox and a showrunner with deep roots at Nickelodeon. She opens up about being underestimated, sleeping in classrooms to meet deadlines, taking massive pay cuts to follow her dream, and ultimately turning industry roadblocks into rocket fuel for her own success. If you've ever felt stuck in your creative career, this episode is your wake-up call. What it takes to break into animation How she made the jump from post coordinator to show creator Why rejection can be your greatest motivator Book Recommendations: Recommendations: Gear: and motivation is the key to staying inspired in the world today. These inspiring quotes and motivation videos are designed to help you continue to be successful in life and in business. Using these wise words will keep you performing at your best and living life to the fullest. We are here to win at life and to enjoy every moment.When the stressors of life begin to take over, we need to stay positive.
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