{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5d5219915cbc0d0a41f6a6f3/600e55666e52355852a280e6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Saul Blinkoff - What Disney Characters Can Teach You About Life - Episode 59","description":"<p>Saul Blinkoff is an animator, director, producer who worked for and with major companies and brands that you know of, like Disney, Netflix. And currently, he is working on a project with DreamWorks. Saul began his career as an animator for the WALT DISNEY STUDIOS working on the hit films Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mulan, &amp; Tarzan.  He made his directorial debut with the hip action-adventure series Spy Groove&nbsp;for MTV. Shortly thereafter, he re-joined DISNEY, directing the films Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo, Kronk's New Groove, Tinkerbell, Fox, and The Hound II, Brother Bear II, Cinderella III, and Dumbo II.&nbsp; Saul has directed high profile commercials for clients such as Best Buy, Dunkin' Donuts, ESPN, Subway, Mercedes Benz, EA Sports&nbsp;&amp; Build-A-Bear and has consulted for animation studios all around the world. He truly is the man when it comes to producing and directing animation on Planet Earth</p><p><br></p><p>Beyond his accomplishments in the creative industry, Saul shares the process of what it takes to become an animator and succeed at the highest level in the industry. Have you ever wondered what it was like working at Disney? Saul shares stories from his first job working on the Disney grounds in Orlando, Florida.</p><p><br></p><p>Saul is filled with passion and wisdom, which he shares generously and with a whole lot of humor. I had the most enjoyable time chatting with Saul. </p><p><br></p><p>Saul speaks around the world sharing practical tools for success, meaning, and fulfillment in all aspects of life! He also hosts the inspirational weekly podcast; Life of AWESOME which you can listen to <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-of-awesome/id1546988218\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>here</strong></a>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Connect with Saul</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/saulblinkoff\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Twitter</strong></a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/saul.blinkoff/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Instagram</strong></a></p><p><a href=\"http://www.saulblinkoff.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Website</strong></a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1291225/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>IMDB</strong></a></p><p><a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-of-awesome/id1546988218\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Life of Awesome! Podcast</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Don't forget to subscribe to The Great Day Podcast</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Love The Great Day Podcast? Want to find out how to support the show? Click the link below to join my new Patreon page.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/thegreatdaypodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Become Patron on My Patreon Page HERE!</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Did I mention that I am now an author?! Check out my new book \"</strong><a href=\"https://akidsbookabout.com/products/a-kids-book-about-optimism\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>A Kids Book About Optimism</strong></a><strong>\"</strong></p><p><br></p><p>And be sure to follow my&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/meirkay/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>page and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/MeirKay/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Facebook</strong></a>&nbsp;page to stay up to date on everything I'm working on.</p><p><br></p><p>I'm Meir Kay and Have A Great Day!</p>","author_name":"Meir Kay"}