I Built a Hollywood Empire While Raising 3 Kids—What No One Tells Women About Success | Brenda Gilbert (Fan Fav)

Women of Impact

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Education, Society & Culture, Mental Health, Relationships, Health & Fitness

4.7 • 657 Ratings

🗓️ 2 March 2025

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Fan Favorite: This episode originally aired on June 5, 2019. What up, homies! It's your girl Lisa Bilyeu, and welcome back to the Women of Impact podcast, where it's all about the game-changers making a difference. Today, I am beyond thrilled to introduce you to Brenda Gilbert, a Hollywood powerhouse who has done the extraordinary by co-founding Bron Studios and making waves behind the camera. Guys, imagine starting in a place where you feel like an outsider, only to rise and create a media juggernaut. That's Brenda's story. Over a decade, Brenda, alongside her husband, cultivated Bron Studios, the name behind stellar films like "Fences" and "The Willoughbys." This episode is not just about movies—it's about building a career, finding your voice, and leading with authenticity. Brenda shares her strategies for aligning with remarkable people, overcoming adversity, and balancing massive projects while fiercely supporting female narratives. She’s living proof that boldness and humility can coexist, and her mission to uplift women in creative roles is truly inspiring. You guys are in for a treat because this conversation dives deep into finding your true north, even when the odds are stacked against you. Brenda reveals her secrets to sustaining passion, nurturing a positive family life, and fostering a work culture that thrives on integrity and fairness. So grab your earbuds, settle in, and get ready to be inspired by one of the most dynamic and humble leaders in the industry. And remember, if you love what you hear, make sure to rate, review, and subscribe. Share this episode far and wide – let’s amplify the impact together. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Women in Hollywood: Impact Behind the Camera 00:43 Journey from Outcast to Industry Leader 02:18 Empowering Women in Creative Roles 04:03 Aligning with Great People 08:13 Passion, Perseverance, and Persistence 15:25 Overcoming Challenges and Staying True 21:02 The Importance of Having a Voice 27:30 Thriving on Challenges and Staying Humble 33:25 Family, Work-Life Balance, and Avoiding Burnout 36:13 Future Projects: Empowering Narratives ********************************************************************** Listening to Women of Impact on Amazon Music is about as easy as it gets. You can listen on the app, which is super freaking easy to navigate, or you can just ask my homie, Alexa. it's that simple. So if you're ready, my homie, to be a freaking badass, then listen and follow Women of Impact on Amazon Music. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:00.9	But what about the women behind the camera? Women who make just as much, if not more impact on our
1:06.4	culture and gender. Catherine Bigelow for being the first woman to win Academy Award for Best Director,
1:12.0	Patty Jenkins for bringing us the long overdue kick-ass blockbuster Wonder Woman, and today's
1:17.7	Women of Impact. Over the last 10 years, she's built, along with her husband, a studio juggernaut.
1:24.4	Co-founder and president, Bronn Management and Bronze Studios gave birth to the Academy
1:28.6	Award nominated movie Fences starring Denzel Washington. Isn't it romantic starring Rebel Wilson,
1:34.5	Liam Helmsworth and Priyanka Chopra, and All Rise starring Jennifer Hudson. And that's just
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