Episode 25: Gene Luen Yang

Roland Kelts is an award-winning author, scholar and globetrotting public speaker in high demand, renowned for multiple publications, including his bestselling book Japanamerica: How Japanese Pop Culture Has Invaded the U.S. and The Art of Blade Runner: Black Lotus. Using his eclectic skillset in adaptability and insight, he has delved into journalism and literature having an impact on bridging Japanese art and culture with the Western world. Roland sits down with host Stu Levy, CEO of TOKYOPOP, to debate Japan’s various cultural contributions to the world. ------- HOST: Stu Levy GUEST: Roland Kelts | http://japanamerica.blogspot.com/ | https://linktr.ee/rkelts ------- Special thanks to our sponsor TokyoPop. Learn more here: www.TokyoPop.com ------ This is a Mr. Thrive Media production | email: [email protected] | Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

The Jeff Gomez saga reaches its climactic conclusion in this final episode with the transmedia guru!  Host Stu Levy explores the current societal trend towards conflict and polarization while revealing Jeff’s epic vision of collective empathy and resource plentifulness.  This discussion focuses on the transformative power of storytelling in empowering marginalized communities and the need for new narrative models that transcend traditional good-versus-evil dynamics. ------- HOST: Stu Levy GUEST: Jeff Gomez | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgomez/ ------- Special thanks to our sponsor TokyoPop. Learn more here: www.TokyoPop.com ------ This is a Mr. Thrive Media production | email: [email protected] | Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Fauzi Mesmar is a man of many talents: a game designer, author, comic book writer, esports player, and creative visionary currently working with Ubisoft in Stockholm, Sweden. Mesmar shares his unique approach to sparking innovation by setting constraints and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Stu Levy, host of Left Brain vs. Right Brain and founder of TokyoPop, picks his brain on creating immersive experiences grounded in original, useful, and exciting ways! ------- HOST: Stu Levy GUEST: Fawzi Mesmar | Fawzi.zone ------- Special thanks to our sponsor TokyoPop. Learn more here: www.TokyoPop.com ------ This is a Mr. Thrive Media production | email: [email protected] | Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Deep dive with transmedia guru Jeff Gomez continues in this episode as host Stu Levy explores his role in James Cameron’s game-changing 3D film “Avatar” and more. Join us as we delve into the mind of a creative visionary whose superpower is forging order from chaos in the world of top-tier storytelling and franchise-building, leaving an indelible mark in the entertainment industry. ------- HOST: Stu Levy GUEST: Jeff Gomez | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgomez/ ------- Special thanks to our sponsor TokyoPop. Learn more here: www.TokyoPop.com ------ This is a Mr. Thrive Media production | email: [email protected] | Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Adele Lim rejoins the conversation with Stu Levy, host of Left Brain vs. Right Brain, to pick up where she left off in telling her unique story of growth, creation, and success. In this episode we cover Adele’s break-through as a feature film writer (“Crazy Rich Asian”), her major Disney animated film (“Raya & the Last Dragon”), and her award-winning directorial debut (“Joy Ride”), comparing the worlds of television and film along the way.  ------- HOST: Stu Levy GUEST: Adele Lim | https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1004604/ ------- Special thanks to our sponsor TokyoPop. Learn more here: www.TokyoPop.com ------ This is a Mr. Thrive Media production | email: [email protected] | Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Ever built a mythology as an intellectual property? It requires a bandwidth and discipline many will never understand. As for Jeff Gomez, he shares what it took to master innovative storytelling with TOKYOPOP's founder, host Stu Levy. In this 3rd part of the series, Stu highlights turning points and opportunities in Jeff's career and the psychological battle it took for him to create lasting success.  ------- HOST: Stu Levy GUEST: Jeff Gomez | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgomez/ ------- Special thanks to our sponsor TokyoPop. Learn more here: www.TokyoPop.com ------ This is a Mr. Thrive Media production | email: [email protected] | Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Dancer, pilot, marathon runner, and successful entrepreneur - meet Shana Martin, who happens to also be host Stu Levy’s sister! The siblings discuss Shana’s luxury cat hotel business - Club Cat - while comparing notes on inspirations, influences and childhood stories. Shana’s vast array of interests play a significant role in her business success. Tune in to this extra special “all in the family” episode of Left Brain vs. Right Brain! ------- HOST: Stu Levy GUEST: Shana Martin | www.ClubCatUSA.com ------- Special thanks to our sponsor TokyoPop. Learn more here: www.TokyoPop.com ------ This is a Mr. Thrive Media production | email: [email protected] | Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Join host Stu Levy as he begins a deep-dive into white hot filmmaker Adele Lim’s experiences and perspective. Toggling between a feature film screenwriter (“Crazy Rich Asians”, “Raya & the Last Dragon”), director (“Joy Ride”), and TV writer and showrunner (“One Tree Hill”, “Lethal Weapon”, “Private Practice”), Adele discusses the pressures of being a Mom while hustling in the high-stakes Hollywood creative industry.   ------- HOST: Stu Levy GUEST: Adele Lim | https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1004604/ ------- Special thanks to our sponsor TokyoPop. Learn more here: www.TokyoPop.com ------ This is a Mr. Thrive Media production | email: [email protected] | Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

In this episode, we hear more from transmedia guru Jeff Gomez’s inspiring life journey. As his career takes off in Hollywood, Jeff battles his childhood demons. Join host Stu Levy as we explore Jeff’s early success with “Magic the Gathering” and “Turok” (Valiant Comics), moving from role-playing games to screenwriting and filmmaking while fighting to maintain his grip on reality. ------- HOST: Stu Levy GUEST: Jeff Gomez | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgomez/ ------- Special thanks to our sponsor TokyoPop. Learn more here: www.TokyoPop.com ------ This is a Mr. Thrive Media production | email: [email protected] | Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Gene Luen Yang is one of the top comic book creators in the industry, having earned his way to the top by writing a wide range of both original auteur-driven works (American Born Chinese, The Shadow Hero, Lunar New Year Love Story) and adapting widely popular characters (Avatar the Last Airbender, Superman, Shang-Chi),  Host Stu Levy of TOKYOPOP explores the risks, transitions and sacrifices Gene made to achieve the success he has today.  ------- HOST: Stu Levy GUEST: Gene Luen Yang | www.GeneYang.com ------- Special thanks to our sponsor TokyoPop. Learn more here: www.TokyoPop.com ------ This is a Mr. Thrive Media production | email: [email protected] | Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter