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The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)

Brandon Violette

Welcome to The Story Series Podcast, hosted by screenwriter and storyteller Brandon Violette. Each episode dives deep into the lives of fascinating guests from across industries - including entertainment, business, tech, education, and beyond - uncovering their untold stories of ambition, resilience, creativity, and growth. From Emmy-winning artists to groundbreaking entrepreneurs, Brandon explores the defining moments that shaped their journey - the setbacks, pivots, and personal revelations that

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01:13:30

#18 - The Authentic Host | Tanya Memme

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2025/07/07

Tanya Memme is an Emmy-nominated TV host, award-winning producer, and internationally recognized speaker, best known as the host of A&E’s hit series Sell This House. Over her 20-year career, Tanya has anchored and produced acclaimed programs for networks including A&E, TLC, Hallmark, and CBS, conducted hundreds of celebrity interviews on the world’s biggest red carpets, and appeared in more than 50 national commercials. She is the founder of Mastering the Spotlight Academy, where she empowers

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01:10:47

#17 - Write Like a Pro | Daniel Calvisi

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2025/06/30

Daniel Calvisi is a Script Doctor, Writing Coach and the author of Story Maps: How to Write a GREAT Screenplay and Story Maps: TV DRAMA: The Structure of the One-Hour Television Pilot. He was the Script Consultant on the upcoming feature "Devoted" starring Mena Suvari and Skeet Ulrich. Daniel is a former Story Analyst for major studios like Twentieth Century Fox, Miramax Films and New Line Cinema, and as a versatile screenwriter, his three most recent writing assignments were on a feature thriller,

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01:38:08

#16 - From Intern to Icon | Farnaz Esnaashari

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2025/06/23

Farnaz Esnaashari rose from Nickelodeon intern to creator and executive producer during her 17-year run at the studio. While running post on Dora the Explorer she developed and sold several shows, ultimately creating Shimmer & Shine, a preschool juggernaut that built a multi-billion-dollar global franchise. Farnaz has steered projects for Disney, Nickelodeon, Spin Master, Mattel and more, and served as SVP, Creative at BRON Digital, leading Unreal Engine series and companion games. Also a Simon &

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01:19:53

#15 - Love, Camera, Action | Noël Stark

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2025/06/16

Noël Stark is the author of Love, Camera, Action, a smart, steamy debut novel that pulls back the curtain on life behind the scenes of a TV set. A true industry veteran, Noël has worked in nearly every role in film and television—both in front of and behind the camera. Although she’s Canadian, she lives in L.A. with her young son, desperately missing winter. She likes chocolate milk in her coffee and gets most of her real world intel from her three step kids. 📌Learn more about Noël:

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01:21:20

#14 - A Composer's Puzzle - Mike Reagan

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2025/06/09

Mike Reagan is an award-winning composer, songwriter, and producer for film, TV, and games, known for his work on God of War, Wow Wow Wubbzy, Chico Bon Bon, and Rock, Paper, Scissors (Nickelodeon). A Berklee alum and former sound designer on Face/Off, Mike blends orchestral, electronic, and world music with hands-on multi-instrumentalism. His credits include scoring for Disney, Marvel, Sony, and composing Grammy-winning songs like “Take the First Step” (Elmo in Grouchland). Mike records globally

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01:09:36

#13 - The Founder's Fight - Mengting Hou

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2025/06/02

Mengting Hou is an entrepreneur and the founder of Mimir, an AI-enhaned language learning platform that transforms language learning by focusing on real-life content and conversation. With a background in law, commerce, finance, and strategy, she brings a multidisciplinary approach to solving challenges in education. Mengting has led business development across industries, forged global partnerships, and managed complex investments. Her mission is to bridge the gap between innovative technology and

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01:19:40

#12 - The Making of a Showrunner | Rick Suvalle

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2025/05/26

Rick Suvalle is a writer, producer and showrunner known for creating and producing DreamWorks’ "Dew Drop Diaries" and Mattel’s "Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go!" and for his work as Head Writer/Story Editor on Amazon’s Emmy-nominated animated series "The Stinky & Dirty Show". Other recent credits include five television movie premieres including the Hallmark Channel Original Movie "Campfire Kiss" and the Syfy Original Movies "The Hollow" and "Roadkill". Rick’s work spans animation and live action,

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01:12:35

#11 - Muscle & Mindset | Marlyn Benitez

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2025/05/19

Marlyn Benitez is a women’s fitness and nutrition coach helping busy moms reset their mindset, fuel their bodies, and train with purpose—without restrictive dieting. Based in Santa Clarita, California, Marlyn draws from her experience as a mom of three to support women in building sustainable health habits that fit real life. Raised in a hardworking Latino household, her passion for wellness grew after becoming a mother, inspiring her to create programs that blend strength, flexibility, and mindset

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#10.5 - "The Rule I Break" - 10 Guests, 10 Answers

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2025/05/12

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, I’ve gathered answers to the question I ask every guest. The responses are surprising, deeply human and reminders that rule breaking isn’t always reckless… sometimes it’s requisite to carving out a path that's uniquely yours. Whether you're new to the podcast or have been following since the beginning, this compilation offers a glimpse into the mindset of artists,

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01:29:27

#10 - Two Lives of a Storyteller | Jeffrey Fleishman

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2025/05/05

Jeffrey Fleishman is a Pulitzer Prize finalist, novelist, and former senior writer for the Los Angeles Times. He previously served as the paper’s foreign and national editor, and was bureau chief in Cairo and Berlin. A longtime foreign correspondent, Fleishman also reported from Rome for the Philadelphia Inquirer. He is the author of five novels, including My Detective and Good Night, Forever, blending his journalistic eye with a deep love for noir and literary fiction. Learn more about Jeffrey:

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01:21:00

#9 - Culture Misfit | Marisa Balkus

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2025/04/28

Marisa Balkus is a seasoned producer and executive specializing in anime, adult animation, and IP adaptations. She began her career at New Regency Productions, contributing to acclaimed films like The Revenant and Ad Astra. In 2017, she joined Crunchyroll to oversee original series and co-productions across Japan and the U.S. Most recently, she served on Netflix’s Adult Animation team, focusing on gaming adaptations such as Arcane, Devil May Cry, and Tomb Raider. Marisa now runs Culture Misfit, a

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01:24:32

#8 - The Gift of Intentionality | Viri Maldonado

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2025/04/21

Viri Maldonado is a multi-hyphenate creative, luxury gifting expert, and former TV producer based in Los Angeles. Raised in the San Fernando Valley, Viri built a career behind the scenes in television, but after years in entertainment, made a creative pivot into luxury retail, where she found her niche in high-end gifting. Today, Viri runs a blog devoted to intentional, beautifully curated gift-giving and is the founder of an upcoming line of luxury gift bags and birthday cards designed to be as

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01:29:27

#7 - A Screenwriter's Journey | Ron Mita

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2025/04/14

Ron Mita is a veteran screenwriter whose films have earned over $530 million worldwide. His credits include the animated feature Robots (20th Century Fox), S.W.A.T. starring Samuel L. Jackson and Colin Farrell (Columbia Pictures), Sniper II (Tri-Star), and 24 Hours to Live starring Ethan Hawke. Since selling his first screenplay to Columbia Pictures in 1993, Ron has worked with top studios including Universal, Sony, HBO, TNT, Warner Brothers, DreamWorks, and CBS. He holds a Master’s in screenwriting

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01:29:36

#6 - Leading With Humanity | Paul Falcone

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2025/04/07

Paul Falcone is a bestselling author and workplace leadership expert with decades of HR executive experience at top organizations like Nickelodeon, Paramount, and NBCUniversal. As the principal of Paul Falcone Workplace Leadership Consulting, he helps companies of all sizes strengthen leadership through keynote speaking, executive coaching, and custom training programs. A longtime SHRM columnist and HarperCollins author, Paul specializes in performance management, leadership communication, and

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01:10:47

#5 - 14 Million Views Later | Agnes Lee

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2025/03/31

Agnes Lee is a self-published children’s book author from Riverside County, California who turned a dream into a viral reality. While preparing for law school admissions, she took a bold detour in August 2024 to pursue storytelling—something that had always been close to her heart. That leap paid off when a single TikTok video went viral, racking up over 14 million views and propelling her debut book to an instant sellout. Since then, Agnes has captured the attention of readers and media alike, with

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01:27:15

#4 - A Filmmaker Plays Himself | Mike Ott

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2025/03/24

Mike Ott studied at the California Institute of the Arts where he received his MFA in Film/Video. Mike's films (Littlerock, Kid Icarus, Pearlblossom Hwy) have won numerous awards, including an Audience Award at AFI Fest, Gotham Award and an Independent Spirit Award. His new film McVeigh is available in theaters and on demand. He lives part time between Los Angeles and Berlin with his wife Isolda. Learn more about Mike: https://www.newavesx.com

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01:18:05

#3 - Engineering Is Universal | Caroline Trujillo

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2025/03/17

Caroline Trujillo is a senior electronics technician driven by a passion for innovation and problem-solving. Based in Los Angeles, she has gained hands-on experience in Aerospace, Military/Defense, and Medical industries, working with organizations like Tesla and NASA’s JPL. Raised between Southern California and Arizona, her curiosity and determination led her to pursue engineering, and she is currently balancing her career with mechanical engineering studies at California State University of

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01:38:48

#2 - Comedy With Meaning | Joey Clift

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2025/03/10

Joey Clift is a Los Angeles-based comedian, TV writer, director, Emmy-nominated producer, and enrolled member of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. Joey attended college to become a local TV weather person because as a kid he didn’t see any Native American comedians on television, and that made him believe he wasn’t allowed to work in comedy. Since then he has learned that this is not true – and his comedy style reflects that. Joey’s work has been featured in The Washington Post, CNN, Pitchfork, NPR, Dead

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01:36:28

#1 - Don't Ask For Permission | Ryan Pyle

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2025/03/03

Born in Toronto, Canada, Ryan Pyle spent his early years close to home. After obtaining a degree in International Politics from the University of Toronto in 2001, Ryan realized a life long dream and traveled to China on an exploratory mission. In 2002 Ryan moved to China permanently and in 2004 Ryan became a regular contributor to the New York Times. In 2009 Ryan was listed by PDN Magazine as one of the 30 emerging photographers in the world. In 2010 Ryan began working full time on television and

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Welcome to The Story Series Podcast

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2025/02/24

Join screenwriter and storyteller Brandon Violette as he sits down with artists, outsiders, and originals to share the unfiltered stories behind how they work, create, and live. Subscribe to explore big ideas, hard-won lessons, and the rules worth breaking. 👉 ⚠️ Warning: Listening may increase your risk tolerance. 🎥 Prefer to watch this podcast? 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

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