s2e55 - Emily Brodock -From Small-Town Roots to Hollywood Sets

About this episode

Emily Brodock shares her unexpected journey from a small-town upbringing to becoming a makeup artist in Hollywood.

In this episode of the You’d Be Surprised podcast, hosts Becca and Chelsie sit down with the vibrant and magnetic Emily Brodock , a makeup artist whose path from a small Utah town to working on major productions like Yellowstone and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is anything but ordinary. Emily opens up about growing up with four brothers, navigating heartbreak and loss, and the surprising moment that pushed her away from nursing and into a career she never planned. With equal parts humor, vulnerability, and high-energy storytelling, Emily shares the twists, risks, and bold decisions that shaped her career—and why connecting with people has become the true heart of her work. Just when you think you know where her story is going, another unexpected turn proves why her journey is one you’ll want to hear all the way through.

People in this episode

Hosts: Becca, Chelsie

Guest: Emily Brodock

Topics covered

• makeup artistry
• career journey
• personal growth
• Hollywood
• storytelling

Keywords

• makeup artist
• career change
• personal story
• Hollywood productions
• life challenges

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Yellowstone, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

Places: Utah

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