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EPISODE · May 13, 2025 · 52 MIN

When the Industry Said No, She Said Watch Me | Farnas Esnaashari’s Creative Journey

from Creative Leadership With Heart · host Rico Nasol

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 motivatorBook Recommendations:https://tinyurl.com/ricosbooksGear Recommendations:https://tinyurl.com/ricosgearFitness Gear:https://tinyurl.com/ricosfitnesshttps://www.riconasol.com/https://www.instagram.com/riconasol/https://www.linkedin.com/in/riconasol/https://app.joinforum.com/partner-support-groups/Rico-Nasol-pid797https://www.joinleland.com/coach/rico-n=====Leadership and motivation is the key to staying inspired in the world today. These inspiring quotes and motivation videos are designed to help you continue to be successful in life and in business. Using these wise words will keep you performing at your best and living life to the fullest. We are here to win at life and to enjoy every moment.When the stressors of life begin to take over, we need to stay positive. Maintaining a positive and affirming approach to life will help us maintain a high level of performance, a balanced life and strong mental health. Please use these videos to keep you and your business running strong. Build great teams and lead them to success.Rico Nasol and affiliates and related parties do not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, investment, legal or business advice. You should consult your own advisors before engaging in any transaction.This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission. Thank you for your support! Legal Disclosure: I’m not a financial advisor. The information contained in this video is for entertainment purposes only. Before investing, please consult a licensed professional. Any stock purchases I show on video should not be considered “investment recommendations”. I shall not be held liable for any losses you may incur for investing and trading in the stock market in attempt to mirror what I do. Unless investments are FDIC insured, they may decline in value and/or disappear entirely. Please be careful!

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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...

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