#23 - Stop Waiting, Start Creating | Emily Brundige

Emily Brundige is the creator of GOLDIE on Apple TV+, based on her award-winning short film of the same name, and the mind behind the cult-favorite YouTube series Pubertina. She served as Head Writer on the Emmy- and Annie-winning Hilda (Netflix) and Big Nate (Nickelodeon/Paramount+), and has over a decade of experience crafting original, heartfelt, and slightly oddball stories for kids and families. She recently self-published A Guide to Developing Animated Shows, a practical and personal resource for aspiring creators. 🎙️In this episode, we explore: ✅ How a scrappy YouTube series launched her career ✅ Creating shows that center outsider voices ✅ Writing the book she wished she had when starting out ✅ The reason proof of concept matters when pitching major studios. ✅ And why you can't just wait in this industry - you have to create 📌 Learn more about Emily: https://www.emilybrundige.com 📬 Have you signed up for the newsletter yet? Each week I share reflections, favorite moments, and what stuck with me from the latest episode: https://www.storyseriespodcast.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.