Austin Green - Hey Neighbor #78

Episode 190:

In this episode, we sit down with Austin Green, an author, animator, and creator from Little Falls, who is making waves with his new children's book, The Huemon (H-U-E-M-O-N). This book is more than just a story—it’s a deep, colorful exploration of emotions, identity, and self-awareness, told through a vibrant world of characters who change color based on their moods. Austin shares his creative journey, the inspiration behind The Huemon, and how his personal experiences—including a battle with colon cancer—shaped the project.

Tune in to hear about:

• The meaning behind The Huemon and how it teaches kids (and adults!) about emotions, identity, and self-acceptance.
• Austin’s journey from film school and animation to writing his first book—and how he’s turning it into an animated series.
• His personal battle with colon cancer and how it shifted his perspective on life, creativity, and resilience.
• Why kids and schools are loving The Huemon—and how Austin hopes to use it as a teaching tool for emotional intelligence.
• His big dreams for the future, including a full-on animated series, potential gaming projects, and even prequels and sequels to expand the Huemon universe!

This episode is packed with creativity, emotion, and real talk about storytelling, resilience, and chasing your dreams.

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Show Markers:
(0:00) - Scott's Intro
(3:45) - Process of Writing the Book
(5:15) - Huemon Adaptations
(7:00) - Character Development
(8:50) - Real Life Correlation
(10:55) - Creating Awareness
(12:05) - Personal Journey & Healthy
(18:00) - Where is This Going?
(19:30) - Empathy
(20:40) - Shadow Work
(23:20) - Emotions by Age
(25:00) - Having the Conversation
(27:00) - Business Side of Books
(28:20) - More Than Money
(29:50) - Connecting with Austin & Finding the Book
(32:35) - Rapid Fire Questions

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Austin's Links:
Website - https://www.thehuemon.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/austinroygreen
Book IG - https://www.instagram.com/thehuemon
Book - https://www.amazon.com/Huemon-Austin-Roy-Green/dp/B0DW9KGY56

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