Today’s guest is Al Carns, Senior Art Director at Lionsgate, whose 25-year creative journey started as an unpaid intern and came full circle with one of the most culturally relevant films of the decade, The Blackening.Al shares:His origin story and early artistic influencesThe power of representation in mediaWhy creative work must speak to the soul, not just sellHis mission to give back through his agency, Primer CreativeHow Lionsgate supports DEI and cultural storytellingIf you're a creative, a leader, or someone who believes art can transform lives — this one is for you.🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring stories from artists, creators, and business owners.

In this episode of Creative Leadership with Heart, we sit down with Michelle Brogan, Head of Go-To-Market at Allianz and former Regional Head of Marketing at Symantec. Michelle shares her inspiring career journey—from falling into digital marketing in the early '90s to leading global marketing teams today.She opens up about:The evolution of digital marketing and customer insightsWhy storytelling and personalization still matterKey leadership lessons from scaling her careerHer powerful transition from “doing it all” to leading high-performing teamsThis is a must-watch for marketing professionals, future leaders, and anyone navigating growth in today’s fast-paced world.🔔 Subscribe for more leadership and growth insights!🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.GUEST: Michelle BroganMarketing ExecutiveCurrently Head of go to market at AllianzFormerly Regional Head of Marketing at Symantec.Mother, mentor, coach.https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-brogan/

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

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