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EPISODE · Jul 28, 2025 · 20 MIN

#20.5 - "The Rule I Break" - Vol. 2 - 10 Guests, 10 Answers

from The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (For Writers Who Break The Rules) · host BRANDON VIOLETTE

10 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 increase your risk tolerance. 00:00 – Intro 01:17 – Marlyn Benitez – Episode #11  02:18 – Rick Suvalle – Episode #12 03:28 – Mengting Hou – Episode #13 05:31 – Mike Reagan – Episode #14 08:14 – Noël Stark – Episode #15 09:07 – Farnaz Esnaashari – Episode #16 09:58 – Daniel Calvisi – Episode #17 13:26 – Tanya Memme – Episode #18 15:02 – Jeff Aghassi – Episode #19 17:14 – David Levy – Episode #20 20:27 – Outro 📝 Have you signed up for the newsletter yet? Each week I share reflections, favorite moments, and what stuck with me from the latest episode: the-story-series-podcast.kit.com 🎥 Prefer to watch this episode? Catch it on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bviolette?feature=shared 🔔 Like what you hear? Subscribe to The Story Series Podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

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