#806 Brad Dunn

#806 Brad Dunn

From The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas by Kelly Cardenas

May 31, 2026 · 53 min · Season 76 · Episode 806

About this episode

Kelly Cardenas interviews Brad Dunn about storytelling, creativity, and the emotional impact of filmmaking.

For more than six years, I've wanted to have this conversation. You know how there are certain people whose work stops you in your tracks? People who don't just create content—they create emotion. They tell stories that make you feel something long after the screen goes dark. That's Brad Dunn. Today, that six-year desire finally became action, and I couldn't be more grateful. Brad is the creative force behind projects for Wendy's, Ford, Car Driver, Chef Ethan Yang, the Savannah Bananas (Party Animals), Lil Wayne, Bob Burnquist, the X Games, and countless other brands, athletes, artists, and visionaries. But what makes Brad special isn't his résumé—it's his heart. In this episode, we go far beyond cameras, editing, and filmmaking. We talk about prayer. We talk about relationships. We talk about family. We talk about purpose. And we explore the burning desire that drives Brad's storytelling and filmmaking at the highest level. What you'll discover is that great storytelling isn't about equipment, budgets, or algorithms. It's about seeing people, understanding emotion, and creating something that moves others. If you're a filmmaker, entrepreneur, content creator, business owner…

People in this episode

Host: Kelly Cardenas

Guest: Brad Dunn

Topics covered

  • storytelling
  • filmmaking
  • creativity
  • purpose
  • relationships
  • emotion

Keywords

  • storytelling
  • filmmaking
  • creativity
  • emotion
  • purpose
  • relationships
  • content creation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wendy's, Ford, Car Driver, Savannah Bananas, X Games

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