Keith Alcorn, co-creator of Jimmy Neutron, joins LegendsNLeaders to share the incredible story behind creating one of the most recognizable animated franchises of a generation—and what he’s working on today.

Keith takes us back to the early days of Jimmy Neutron, from developing the characters and visual world to turning an idea into an Oscar-nominated feature film and hit Nickelodeon series. He shares what it was like helping pioneer computer animation and watching Jimmy Neutron become part of pop culture.

But Keith’s creative journey didn’t stop with Jimmy. He has continued working across animation, directing, producing, and developing new projects. More recently, Keith served as a director and executive producer on the animated series The Chosen Adventures, continuing to bring new characters and stories to life decades into his career.

In this episode, Keith discusses the creation of Jimmy Neutron, the evolution of animation, building an animation studio, the lessons he’s learned over more than four decades in the industry, and why he’s still excited about creating what comes next. (This is an audio focused episode)

#KeithAlcorn #JimmyNeutron #TheChosenAdventures #Animation #Nickelodeon #Animator #Filmmaking #AnimationIndustry #Storytelling

Kate Griggs, founder and CEO of Made By Dyslexia, joins LegendsNLeaders to share her journey building a global movement dedicated to changing the way the world understands and supports dyslexic thinking.

Kate shares the story behind Made By Dyslexia, why she set out to challenge traditional perceptions of dyslexia, and how the organization has worked with major companies, educators, and influential figures to recognize the unique strengths dyslexic thinkers can bring to the world.

In this episode, Kate discusses her own journey with dyslexia, building Made By Dyslexia, changing perceptions at a global scale, and why skills like creativity, problem-solving, innovation, and unconventional thinking are becoming increasingly valuable in the age of AI.

We also explore the changes Kate believes are still needed in education and the workplace, how organizations can better recognize dyslexic talent, and her mission to ensure the next generation grows up understanding the value of thinking differently.

#KateGriggs #MadeByDyslexia #Dyslexia #DyslexicThinking #Neurodiversity #Education #FutureOfWork #AI #Creativity #Entrepreneurship

Julie Averill, former EVP and Global Chief Information Officer of lululemon, joins LegendsNLeaders to share the leadership and technology journey behind helping scale one of the world’s most recognizable brands from $2 billion to more than $10 billion in revenue.

Julie takes us inside lululemon’s technology transformation, how she built global teams capable of supporting massive growth, and why successful transformation requires far more than simply implementing new technology.Drawing on leadership roles at lululemon, Nordstrom, and REI, Julie shares what she learned navigating digital transformations, system failures, high-stakes challenges, and the increasingly important role technology plays at the center of business strategy.

We also discuss the rise of AI and agentic technology, why companies fail when they try to automate broken processes, how leaders can turn technology pilots into meaningful organizational change, and why culture, trust, and radical honesty can be as important as the technology itself.

Julie also shares lessons from her book Chief Impact Officer and what CEOs, founders, and executives need to understand about leading organizations through the next era of technological change.

#Lululemon #ChiefImpactOfficer #CIO #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Leadership #DigitalTransformation #Technology #TechLeadership

Jonathan Daniel Brown, star of the cult comedy Project X, joins LegendsNLeaders to share the story behind one of the most memorable party movies of a generation—and how his career has evolved from starring in movies to creating his own.

Jonathan takes us behind the scenes of Project X, from landing the role to making the film and watching it become a cultural phenomenon. He shares what the experience was really like, how the movie changed his life, and what it feels like to remain associated with a film that continues to find new audiences years later.

But Jonathan’s story didn’t end with Project X. In this episode, he discusses his evolution as a filmmaker, stepping behind the camera, developing his own projects, and the process of taking an original idea and actually turning it into a movie.

We talk about Hollywood, acting, writing, producing, independent filmmaking, the realities of getting movies made, and why Jonathan is now focused on building a career where he can tell stories on his own terms.

#JonathanDanielBrown #ProjectX #ProjectXMovie #Movies #Hollywood #Filmmaking #Filmmaker #Actor #IndependentFilm

Joel Latham, CEO of Incannex, joins LegendsNLeaders to share his journey building and leading a biotechnology company focused on developing new therapies for major unmet medical needs.

Joel takes us through his path to Incannex, the challenges of building a biotech company, and what it takes to move new treatments from an idea through development and toward commercialization.

In this episode, Joel discusses the realities of the biotech industry, raising capital, navigating clinical development and regulation, building a public company, and making long-term bets in an industry where breakthroughs can take years to develop.

He also shares the pivotal moments that shaped his career, lessons from leading Incannex, and his perspective on the future of biotechnology and pharmaceutical innovation.

#JoelLatham #Incannex #Biotech #Biotechnology #Pharmaceuticals #Healthcare #HealthTech #CEO #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #ClinicalTrials

Jim Jones joins LegendsNLeaders to share the story behind his journey from the streets of Harlem to becoming one of the most recognizable figures in hip-hop.

Jim takes us back to the early days of The Diplomats, the rise of Dipset, and what it was like helping create a movement that would leave a lasting mark on New York hip-hop, fashion, and culture.

In this episode, Jim reflects on the defining moments of his career, his relationship with music, the rise of Dipset, navigating the industry, and how he has continued evolving through multiple generations of hip-hop.

He also opens up about the lessons he has learned along the way and the people and experiences that shaped him. This is the journey behind Jim Jones—the artist, the icon, and a personalities who defined modern hip-hop.

#JimJones #Dipset #TheDiplomats #HipHop #Harlem #NewYorkHipHop #Rap #HipHopCulture #Music #Rapper #HipHopHistory #MusicIndustry

Jillian Turecki, relationship expert, author, podcast host, and entrepreneur, joins LegendsNLeaders to share how she turned her expertise in love and relationships into a growing business and personal brand.

Jillian takes us through her journey from working with clients to building an audience, creating content, launching her podcast, writing a book, and developing a career around helping millions of people better understand relationships.

In this episode, we discuss the business behind building an expert-led personal brand, how Jillian grew her audience, turning knowledge into content and products, and the opportunities and challenges that come with becoming a recognized voice in the relationship space.

Jillian also shares some of her biggest lessons on love, dating, heartbreak, self-worth, and what actually makes relationships last.

#JillianTurecki #Entrepreneur #PersonalBrand #RelationshipExpert #CreatorEconomy #Business #Relationships #RelationshipAdvice

Greg LaVecchia, Co-Founder and CEO of Bloom Nutrition, joins LegendsNLeaders to share the journey behind building one of the fastest-growing names in wellness.

Greg takes us through the story of building Bloom alongside his wife and co-founder, Mari Llewellyn, and how they turned a personal passion for health and fitness into a brand reaching millions of consumers.

In this episode, Greg discusses the strategy behind growing Bloom’s nutritional products—from its popular Greens & Superfoods powders to gummies and other supplements—while building a brand that makes wellness products approachable for a massive mainstream audience.

Greg also shares the challenges of scaling a consumer brand, developing new products, building community through social media, expanding into major retailers, and the lessons he has learned turning Bloom from an idea into a major player in the health and wellness industry.

#GregLaVecchia #BloomNutrition #Bloom #Supplements #Gummies #Greens #Nutrition #Wellness #HealthAndWellness #Entrepreneur

Forbes Riley, award-winning TV personality, entrepreneur, author, and creator of SpinGym, joins LegendsNLeaders to share the journey behind her decades-long career in television, business, and entrepreneurship.

Forbes takes us through how she broke into television, built a recognizable personal brand, and turned her ability to communicate and sell into a career reaching millions of people. She shares the pivotal moments, setbacks, and opportunities that shaped her path and the mindset that kept her moving forward.In this episode, Forbes discusses her television career, entrepreneurship, sales, confidence, personal branding, and what she has learned from spending decades in front of the camera and building businesses.

She also shares her perspective on what separates people who simply have ideas from those who actually execute—and the lessons she believes anyone can apply to building a successful career.

#ForbesRiley #TVPersonality #Entrepreneur #Entrepreneurship #SpinGym #Television #PersonalBrand

Dylan Landon, Executive Producer of IMPAULSIVE and founder of creative production studio HyperActive, joins LegendsNLeaders to share his journey building behind the scenes of modern media and the creator economy.As Executive Producer of IMPAULSIVE, Dylan helps bring one of the world’s biggest podcasts from idea to execution—working across guests, production, creative direction, content, and the countless decisions that go into producing episodes watched by millions.

Dylan is also building HyperActive, his creative production studio focused on bringing ambitious content and creative ideas to life. He shares what led him to launch the studio, how his experience producing at the highest level influences the way HyperActive approaches projects, and what he has learned about turning great ideas into content people actually want to watch.

In this episode, Dylan takes us behind the scenes of working with Logan Paul and the IMPAULSIVE team, producing major guests and viral moments, building HyperActive, and navigating the rapidly evolving worlds of podcasting, content, and the creator economy.

#DylanLandon #IMPAULSIVE #HyperActive #LoganPaul #ExecutiveProducer #CreativeProduction #ProductionStudio