Philadelphia to Hollywood and Back Again with Brad Ingelsby (writer/producer of Mare of Easttown and Task on HBO) Ep 19

Send us Fan MailEpisode 19: Brad Ingelsby — Philadelphia to Hollywood and Back AgainIn this episode of MomsWork (and DadsWork, too!), host Kristin Weinrich sits down with TV show and movie writer and producer Brad Ingelsby for an honest, thoughtful conversation about creativity, career paths, and parenting — and how becoming a parent can completely reshape the way we define success.Brad is a husband, father of three, and the creative force behind HBO’s Mare of Easttown and Task, as well as films including The Way Back and The Lost Bus. A native of the Philadelphia suburbs, Brad spent years building a career in California before ultimately deciding to move his family back home. In this episode, he reflects on what that full-circle moment meant — personally, professionally, and as a dad.Together, Kristin and Brad explore the intersection of creative work and family life, the challenges of nontraditional careers, and the surprising ways parenting influences the stories we tell.In this episode, we talk about:•Brad’s path to becoming a writer and producer•Growing up in the Philadelphia suburbs and early signs of being a storyteller•Building a career in California and navigating an unpredictable industry•How becoming a parent shifted Brad’s priorities and perspective•The decision to move back home — and why it mattered for their family•Setting boundaries between work and family life•Raising kids in the place where you grew up•Parenting wins, challenges, and a few laugh-out-loud dad moments•How fatherhood has influenced Brad’s creative work and storytelling•Redefining “success” as a parentPlus, a fun rapid-fire round covering:Favorite pizza toppings, best ideas, Philly spots to clear your head, and more.Watch Brad’s work:Mare of Easttown (HBO) https://www.hbomax.com/shows/mare-of-easttown/c1517b80-50ab-4733-8208-ae2c2765c0e7 Task (HBO) https://www.hbomax.com/shows/task/86bc816f-97a7-4cd6-8d53-08d5e6337063 Films available on YouTube, Apple TV and most streaming services Businesses Mentioned in the Show Parc Restaurant, Philadelphia- https://parc-restaurant.com/King Street Cards, Malvern, PA- king.street.cards on Instagram and King Street Cards on FacebookChristopher’s Restaurant, Wayne, PA- https://christophersaneighborhoodplace.com/ Main Point Books, Wayne, PA- https://mainpointbooks.com/Wheelhouse Cards, West Chester and Wayne, PA- https://wheelhousecards.com/ Berwyn Pizza, Berwyn, PA- https://berwynpizza.com/Laine’s Gluten Free Bakery, Berwyn, PA- https://lainesgfbakery.com/Purposeful Plantings PA (Cara Rash, owner), Berwyn, PA- purposeful_plantingspa on Instagram https://purposefulplantings.com/ Handel's Ice Cream, Berwyn, PA- https://handelsicecream.com/store/berwyn/ If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen — it truly helps the show reach more moms and dads.Follow MomsWork Podcast on Instagram and Facebook for episode clips, behind-the-scenes moments, and updates.Thanks so much for listening — and thank you to Brad Ingelsby for joining the conversation. 🎙️✨