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06-12-26 Leonard Searcy, founder of WestBone Productions, and Brenda Gilbert, award-winning producer and former co-founder of BRON Studios, talk with Freddie Bell about MegaMiXer 2026 and building careers in film, television, music, and entertainment
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On the KMOJ Morning Show, Emmy Award-winning actor, director, and producer Leonard Searcy, alongside acclaimed producer Brenda Gilbert joins Freddie Bell to discuss MegaMiXer 2026, a three-day event bringing together creatives, entrepreneurs, and entertainment professionals from across film, television, music, sports, fashion, and media. Leonard shares how MegaMiXer was created to open doors, create opportunities, and showcase Minnesota’s untapped creative talent while giving attendees direct access to industry leaders and decision-makers. Brenda reflects on her remarkable journey co-founding BRON Studios, producing award-winning films, and her upcoming fireside chat, “Peaks & Perils: Founding Your Production Company,” where she’ll discuss the highs, challenges, and lessons of building a production company. Together, they explore why collaboration across entertainment industries matters, why Minnesota is poised to become a creative powerhouse, and how MegaMiXer is helping diverse voices find their place in the global entertainment economy.