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87. How to Create Diverse Characters - Joshua Leonard
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87. How to Create Diverse Characters - Joshua Leonard

Animator Joshua Leonard discusses creating diverse characters and navigating the animation industry as a POC

In our latest episode of 'This is How We Create,' we dive deep into the colorful world of Joshua Leonard, the creator of Team Supreme. From his early days as a military kid sketching Garfield to pitching groundbreaking inclusive animated series to major networks, Joshua's journey is as inspiring as it is instructive.

This episode unpacks:

  1. The impact of diverse life experiences on creativity

  2. How to create authentic, inclusive characters

  3. The realities of pitching diverse content to major studios

  4. Balancing a day job with creative pursuits

Episode Overview:

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The This is How We Create podcast digs deeper into the creative life of contemporary artists of color.  Discover what feeds their creativity and how they found (or are finding) their artistic voice. Through these intimate and candid conversations, you will gain insights into the lives of creative professionals of color that are hard to find anywhere else.