Gabrielle Union on Building Multi-Million Dollar Brands, 50/50 Finances, Family, Activism + Advocacy

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Turn Your Ideas Into Reality With Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/idea On this week's episode of IDEA GENERATION, actor, entrepreneur and activist Gabrielle Union takes us on a journey from her early days as a struggling actor in Los Angeles, to becoming a blockbuster movie star, film producer, and author... all while building a portfolio of her own brands and being a present mother in her family. And it all started with one idea. Act I 00:00 Intro 1:16 From UCLA to Modeling 3:32 The Allure of Modeling: Finding Confidence and Validation 5:05 Transition to Acting & Seizing Opportunities 6:21 The Influence of Early Supporters 6:44 Lessons Learned from Working on "ER" 9:00 Embrace Failure 9:21 The Importance of Emotional Vulnerability 10:52 Dealing with Criticism 11:27 "Bring It On" and its Lasting Impact 12:38 The Secret of The Clovers / Fake Trailer Scenes in Bring It On 13:33 The Next Step Act II 14:07 Challenging Boundaries and Finding Greatness 15:09 Inspiration of Ideas 15:23 Working with DMX & His Surprising Love for "Golden Girls" 17:50 Finding Security in the Acting World 18:53 Equality in the Household, 50/50 Finances 19:26 Realizing the Power of a Personal Brand 20:43 Building an Authentic Brand 21:25 Definition of Success 21:39 Navigating Hollywood Before and After Social Media 23:01 Hollywood's Perception vs. Real-Life Reception 23:38 Being to yourself 24:23 The Impact of Diversity Movements in Hollywood 25:45 The Truth Behind Awards Campaigns 27:01 Prioritizing Peace and Self-Worth Act III 27:49 Entrepreneurship with a Purpose 29:08 Turning Buisiness Lessons into Success 29:35 Most Important Quality 30:01 The Power of Production: Respect and Efficiency 32:03 Fighting for Financial Respect in the Entertainment Industry 32:56 Tapping into Creativity 33:39 The Key to Long-Term Success Subscribe to IDEA GENERATION for new episodes every Monday at 5pm EST: https://bit.ly/3lvY3wn Special thanks to our partners at Shopify for bringing this experience to life. More about Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/idea Learn how to start your own brand with Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/learn Check out more from Shopify here: https://twitter.com/Shopify https://www.instagram.com/shopify/ https://www.facebook.com/shopify/ #gabrielleunion #fashion #acting #celebrity #ideageneration #entrepreneur Gabrielle Union is not only an accomplished actress, she's also a successful businesswoman. In this candid interview, she shares her story of success, and how her family and activism continue to shape her life. Gabrielle talks about her journey from rising actress to multi-millionaire businesswoman, how she built her successful businesses, splitting her finances 50/50 with husband Dwyane Wade, and how her family and activism continue to shape her life.