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EPISODE · Jul 16, 2025 · 35 MIN

She Sold Despicable Me To A Major Studio

from Hand Me The Mic · host Zynara Ng

This week, I’m handing the mic to Nina Rappaport Rowan — the powerhouse behind the hit movie series, Despicable Me. Yes, that Despicable Me. From idea to major studio deal, Nina shares the wild ride of how she brought one of the biggest animated franchises to life.We talk about:The spark that started it allHow she sold the idea to a major studioAll of her learnings as an Executive Producer and founder of her own companyIf you’ve ever wondered how ideas become blockbusters, or what it’s really like to pitch to a major studio — this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.

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