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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. RealLife 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 SelfWorth

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 LongTerm Success

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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 multimillionaire 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.