The Animation Industry is but a microcosm of the ever-changing world that we live in. Sonya shares her key ingredients to resilience and staying on an upward trajectory during dramatic industry changesSonya Hassan-Carey has had a long and illustrious career within the Animation Industry. She has been an Artist, Producer, Head of Studio, studio owner, and is currently a Professor in the Animation Department at Otis College of Art and Design.The Princess and the Frog, along with Winnie the Pooh, Kronk's New Groove, Osmosis Jones, Loony Tunes Back in Action, and The Nut Job are just some of the titles in which Sonya has been able to have a leadership role.Sonya is also the Founder and Lead Creative of "The Animation Lounge," which offers customized Animation workshops, produces independent films, and helps to develop unique IP. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx