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#248: Breaking Through Barriers in Children’s Book Publishing with Charles George Esperanza: Extended Cut

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Ever wonder how a kid from the South Bronx grew up to be a superstar children's book author and illustrator? 🚀

In this episode of Making It in The Toy Industry, join host Azhelle Wade as she chats with Charles George Esperanza, the creative mind behind Boogie Boogie Y’all! 🎨📚 From dreaming of drawing comics to becoming a HarperCollins author, Charles shares his journey full of ups, downs, and plenty of surprises.

He shares how he turned "no" into motivation, why his vibrant oil-painted illustrations are changing how we see graffiti, and his creative tricks for making big waves in publishing. Tune in to hear his inspiring story and grab some tips on making your own creative dreams come true! ✨
Head over to thetoycoach.com/248 for all the links and resources mentioned in this episode!

Listen to these Important Moments:

  • [02:53] - Introduction to Today's Guest: Charles George Esperanza
  • [03:50] - 'Boogie Boogie Y'all' Audio Version
  • [07:25] - Interview with Charles George Esperanza Begins
  • [09:18] - Charles's Journey and Inspirations
  • [17:43] - Challenges and Breakthroughs in Publishing
  • [30:59] - Struggles and Breakthroughs in the Art World
  • [31:49] - Transition to Education
  • [35:10] - Inspiration Behind Boogie Boogie Y'all
  • [37:47] - Creating and Promoting Boogie Boogie Y'all
  • [46:21] - Future Projects and Reflections

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Content provided by Azhelle Wade | The Toy Coach | Toy Creators Academy. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Azhelle Wade | The Toy Coach | Toy Creators Academy or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

Ever wonder how a kid from the South Bronx grew up to be a superstar children's book author and illustrator? 🚀

In this episode of Making It in The Toy Industry, join host Azhelle Wade as she chats with Charles George Esperanza, the creative mind behind Boogie Boogie Y’all! 🎨📚 From dreaming of drawing comics to becoming a HarperCollins author, Charles shares his journey full of ups, downs, and plenty of surprises.

He shares how he turned "no" into motivation, why his vibrant oil-painted illustrations are changing how we see graffiti, and his creative tricks for making big waves in publishing. Tune in to hear his inspiring story and grab some tips on making your own creative dreams come true! ✨
Head over to thetoycoach.com/248 for all the links and resources mentioned in this episode!

Listen to these Important Moments:

  • [02:53] - Introduction to Today's Guest: Charles George Esperanza
  • [03:50] - 'Boogie Boogie Y'all' Audio Version
  • [07:25] - Interview with Charles George Esperanza Begins
  • [09:18] - Charles's Journey and Inspirations
  • [17:43] - Challenges and Breakthroughs in Publishing
  • [30:59] - Struggles and Breakthroughs in the Art World
  • [31:49] - Transition to Education
  • [35:10] - Inspiration Behind Boogie Boogie Y'all
  • [37:47] - Creating and Promoting Boogie Boogie Y'all
  • [46:21] - Future Projects and Reflections

Send The Toy Coach Fan Mail!

Support the show

Popular Masterclass! How To Make & Sell Your Toy Ideas
Your Low-Stress, Start-To-Finish Playful Product Launch In 5 Steps
>> https://learn.thetoycoach.com/masterclass <<

  continue reading

276 episodes

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