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Episode Synopsis
The Walt Disney Company is worth $147B today. With over 800 films to its name, multiple television networks like ESPN and ABC, Pixar, Marvel, streaming, resorts and theme parks worldwide, it's the second-largest media conglomerate in the world. But before Mickey, before poisoned apples and before roller coasters, Walt Disney was rejected. He was fired from a local newspaper for “lacking creativity.” He was told drawing cartoons did not a legitimate career make. And his very first animation company went under. Join us this week as we tell Disney's story – from bankruptcy to billions.Tell us YOUR rejection story, and you may be featured in an upcoming episode:Record your voice: https://speak-to.us/rejectionWrite to us: [email protected] to know Apostrophe:InstagramXYouTubeFind the show notes on our website.Peruse our other pods:Under The Influence with Terry O'ReillyBackstage at the Vinyl CafeSurviving Life with Les Stroud Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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