In this episode, host Andrea Gordon sits down with writer, director, and producer Nicholas Tana to explore how creatives can thrive, stay human, and remain authentic inside an increasingly dehumanized corporate culture. Nicholas shares his journey through PBS, ESPN, filmmaking, and his acclaimed blog Corporate Zombie Survival Guide, offering powerful insights on creativity, empathy, and navigating today’s shifting world.

🎧 Hosted by: Andrea Gordon

👤 Guest:🖋 Nicholas Tana – Writer, Director, Producer & Creator of Corporate Zombie Survival Guide

⭐ Guest BioNicholas Dominick Tana is a Disney-published author, award-winning filmmaker, writer, director, and musician, as well as the founder of Smart Media LLC. A former Associate Director at ESPN, he is best known as the creator of Hell’s Kitty, the cult-favorite story that evolved into a web series, feature film, and comic book. His stage plays have been recognized at the Short & NEAT One Act Play Festival and Arts in The Park, while his music has been featured on ESPN’s X-Games and in national commercials. 

💡 Key Topics Covered

✔️ Creativity inside corporate systems

✔️ The “zombie” metaphor & workplace culture

✔️ Empathy, kindness & relational intelligence

✔️ AI vs. human creativity

✔️ How storytelling strengthens business

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🌐 Website → https://corporatezombiesurvival.com/

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/nicholastana

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