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The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)"The Rule I Break" - 10 Guests, 10 Answers10 guests. 10 answers. 1 powerful question: “What’s a rule in your industry you don't follow or believe in?” In this bonus episode, we revisit the answers from the last 10 guests - a mix of showrunners, startup founders, fitness experts, and creative disruptors - each offering their own raw, unfiltered take on the rules they’ve chosen to break. From ignoring screenwriting “don’ts” to saying no to gigs that don’t align with your life to tossing out the 10,000-hour myth - this is a masterclass in risk-taking, reinvention, and rewriting the rules. ⚠️ Warning: This episode may incre...2025-07-2820 min
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)From Intern to Icon | Farnaz EsnaashariFarnaz Esnaashari rose from Nickelodeon intern to creator and executive producer during her 17-year run at the studio. While running post on Dora the Explorer she developed and sold several shows, ultimately creating Shimmer & Shine, a preschool juggernaut that built a multi-billion-dollar global franchise. Farnaz has steered projects for Disney, Nickelodeon, Spin Master, Mattel and more, and served as SVP, Creative at BRON Digital, leading Unreal Engine series and companion games. Also a Simon & Schuster children’s author, she brings a holistic, business-savvy lens to storytelling for all ages. 📌Learn more about Farnaz: https://thepitchdocs.com/ 🎙️In this episod...2025-06-231h 38
Creative Leadership With HeartFrom Intern to Executive: Farnaz Esnaashari's Inspiring Journey in the Entertainment IndustryWelcome to another inspiring episode of **Creative Chutzpah**! Today, our hosts Rico Nasol and Leonard Samuels are thrilled to be joined by Farnaz Esnaashari, a powerhouse in the entertainment industry. Farnaz, the president of content and development at Platinum Films and the visionary behind the consulting service Pitch Docs, shares her incredible journey from a creatively driven childhood to becoming a significant player in TV and animation.
In this episode, Farnaz dives into her unique experiences as an intern at Nickelodeon, her creation of the beloved show "Shimmer and Shine," and her tireless drive that saw her...2024-06-1952 min
The Zest From Orange Coast magazineFarnaz EsnaashariFarnaz Esnaashari is the creator of the Nickelodeon’s hit international franchise Shimmer and Shine as well as the author of "Little Leo" and "Babajoon's Treasure." She shares with Chelsea how she got into the animation world, overcame challenges, and the exciting business ventures she's working on now.2024-03-071h 13
Making It in The Toy Industry | Start A Toy Business#65: Creating A Hit Kids’ TV Show with Farnaz Esnaashari Creator of Shimmer & ShineWhat does it take to create a hit kids’ TV show? Well in today’s episode, Farnaz Esnaashari, Creator of the hit kids’ tv show Shimmer and Shine joins us to answer that question and so many more. Farnaz shares her journey in the world of production and media, starting from her first internship and taking us to her first few pitches. What you’ll learn from this episode is that it takes persistence, grit, and a never-give-up attitude to make it in this business, but, if you’ve been listening to this podcast for any length of time, I’m sure y...2021-03-2432 min