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 all
• How she sold the idea to a major studio
• All of her learnings as an Executive Producer and founder of her own company

If 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.