Pier Nirandara is an award-winning author, travel writer, film producer, and underwater photographer. She began her career as Thailand’s youngest English-writing author of three #1 national bestselling novels, multiple graphic novels, and short stories with over 200,000 copies sold in multiple languages published by Nanmee Books.
In this episode, Nirandara talks about her travel experiences growing up in a multicultural environment and traveling to over 70 countries, her inspiration behind writing a children’s fantasy series that tackles themes of identity, prejudice, morality, and social responsibility.
Since then, she has represented literary clients at ICM Partners, served as Director of Development for International Content at Sony Columbia Pictures, and VP of Film & TV at A-Major Media, Hollywood’s first Asian-American-driven production company. A TEDx speaker and literary ambassador for the Bangkok Metropolitan/UNESCO, Nirandara has won four Solas Awards for Best Travel Writing of the Year, two Lowell Thomas Awards from the Society of American Travel Writers, and Gold at the Book Passage Travel Writers & Photographers Conference 2023. She was named the inaugural Storyteller in Residence at Hidden Compass.
Nirandara is also a PADI AmbassaDiver™ and the founder of Immersiv Expeditions, leading trips to swim with marine wildlife. Her photography has been recognized by competitions including Ocean Photographer of the Year, and she was awarded the 2023 Ocean Storytelling Photography Grant by the Save Our Seas Foundation. An advocate for solo female travel, she has visited over 100 countries across 7 continents. She is currently working on a new novel and can be found in Los Angeles, Cape Town and @piersgreatperhaps.
Nirandara is represented by Mina Hamedi at Janklow & Nesbit.
Unleashing Southeast Asia's Rich Heritage through Tuk Tuk Box - 4 X 12
Fawn Veerasunthorn, Film Director and Animator - 4 X 11
A Voice in Action - Elevating Narratives with Powerful Presence and Versatility - 4 X 10
Bridging Cultures through Murals with Brushstrokes of Brilliance - 4 X 9
Healing Hearts, Serving Communities, Inspiring Hope - 4 x 7
Dive into the Melodic World of Maki Mae - Where Virtuosity Meets Diversity in Every Note | 4x6
Unleash the Action - From Script to Scene, Crafting Impactful Stories | 4x5
Mastering Flavors, Defying Limits – A Culinary Journey Beyond Sight | 4x4
Illuminating Histories, Fostering Connections – One Mural at a Time | 4x3
Weaving Stories, Shaping Culture, Inspiring Change | 4x2
Rediscover, Reflect, and Reconnect: Season Premiere with Hosts Rasha, Sasha and Joanne 4x01
Amit and Vineesha Arora-Sarin: Dreamweavers: Crafting On & Off Screen Magic | 3x36
Maru Kim: Bridging Cultures, One Mic at a Time | 3x35
Illuminating humanity through laughter and narratives | 3x34
Geeranan Chuersanga: Connecting Global Thai Community through Art | 3x33
Envisioning Connectivity and Redefinition in the World of Public Relations | 3x32
Fostering Connection and Positivity through Coffee Culture and Heartwarming Content | 3x31
Kathy Khang: Inspiring Change, One Voice at a Time | 3x30
Empowering communities, uplifting futures: Dante Dauz, a Catalyst for Change | 3x29
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Voices of Misery Podcast
House of Whimsical Terror
Just Dumb Enough Podcast
Stuff You Should Know
Timcast IRL