Finding unexpected opportunities through connections, with Monique Henry-Hudson
- S2E53
- 52:10
- May 24th 2021
Filmmaker, blogger and podcaster, Monique Henry-Hudson, is currently working at Netflix Animation, runs her own podcast, and is behind Diverse Toons, a travelling animation panel series that highlights the importance of diversity in the animation industry. Here, we chat about growing up in Queens, finding opportunities to get into animation and discovering unexpected paths. We talk about the power of networking and making valuable connections. And we delve into recent movie releases (Disney/Pixar's Soul and Onward) and how the industry is evolving after the events of last summer – not to mention how we, as an audience, are demanding more from creators and why there are lots of things to be excited about, particularly from Netflix.
The Creative Boom Podcast
Creative Boom's founding editor Katy Cowan talks to designers, illustrators, animators and creative thinkers about what it really takes to build a creative life. The highs, the lows, and everything the highlight reel leaves out. Honest, warm, and occasionally sweary... just like the best conversations always are.
Meet the Host
Katy Cowan is the founding editor of Creative Boom, a global platform, podcast, and community that champions creatives and helps them build sustainable, fulfilling careers.
With over 25 years in media, PR, and marketing, she started out in broadcast journalism before co-founding digital consultancy Boomerang in 2007, working with clients including the BBC, TATA Group, and Manchester City Football Club.
In 2009, she launched Creative Boom to support creatives who felt overlooked or unsure of their path. Today, it reaches over a million people each month and has partnered with brands like Google, Microsoft, Adobe, Canon, and Wix.
Now fully focused on Creative Boom, Katy is on a mission to make the creative industry feel more open, honest, and accessible. Through her work, she helps artists and designers feel seen, supported, and a little less alone.