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July 10, 2025 36 mins

Join us for an insider’s look at the powerhouse behind It's Pink Poodle Productions & Marlene Sharp, Entertainment Consultant. Based in the heart of Hollywood, Marlene Sharp is an award-winning, creative, business-savvy, multi-platform media producer, writer, and strategist.

In this episode, Marlene shares how she transformed her boutique studio—featuring mascot Blanche DuBois Sharp, the iconic Poodle/Bichon mix—into a multi-faceted creative enterprise producing content for television, animation, toys, and family-centered media. We dive into:

  • Behind-the-scenes of productions like Blanche’s Bichon Buzz, Mongly Syndrome: K‑Pop Odd Couple, Deviled Eggz, and contributions to fan-favorites like Sonic Boom and Pearl of Wisdom.

  • Her role as a creative strategist and consultant, helping brands craft multi-platform storytelling that resonates.

  • Highlights from her work in animation, live-action, and cross-generational entertainment.

  • Her advocacy and participation in initiatives like Autism in Entertainment, and how diversity fuels storytelling.

  • Tips for professionals on pivoting across media formats and scaling creative ideas into viable business ventures.

Whether you’re a writer, producer, entertainment professional—or just fascinated by Hollywood production—this conversation delivers inspiration, insight, and actionable strategies to elevate your own creative projects.

Tune in and get ready to learn from one of the most dynamic creative forces in media today!

🎯 Highlights & Takeaways:

  • Building a brand from a beloved mascot and boutique studio

  • Turning animated shorts & toy concepts into festival winners

  • Creative consulting: what it takes to guide family media brands

  • Cross-platform storytelling strategies for modern audiences

  • Championing inclusion in entertainment & leveraging neurodiverse talent

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