Rewriting the Rules of Hollywood: How a Female-Led Production House Is Making Movie Magic on Their Terms | Hayley Young, Rose Julian & Bhavishya Sharadhi of Curator Pictures

What happens when women lead with authenticity, empathy, and creative power? In this episode, Kara Duffy sits down with Hayley Young, Rose Julian, and Bhavishya Sharadhi of CURATOR Pictures, a female-led production company redefining what inclusive filmmaking looks like. They talk about what drew them to storytelling through film, how intentional collaboration changes the creative process, and why diversity behind the camera matters as much as what’s in front of it. This is a conversation about purpose-driven creative work, the power of trusting your team, and what it means to make an impact through how, not just what you create. Chapters: (00:00:00) Meet the team behind CURATOR Pictures (00:03:00) What brought each of them to filmmaking (00:07:10) Finding purpose through storytelling and cultural identity (00:10:00) Creating inclusive sets and collaborative cultures (00:13:15) How representation behind the camera shapes the final product (00:16:30) Why long-form content still matters (00:18:20) Making an impact through the creative process itself (00:20:45) Film as a mirror: memory, vulnerability, and human creativity (00:24:30) Embracing creative magic and the power of timing (00:27:00) The emotional cost and reward of doing meaningful work (00:29:30) How women have shaped their careers at every stage (00:31:00) What “powerful” means when you’re a woman in film (00:34:30) Evolving definitions of success and power (00:38:30) Manifesting opportunities and spaces for authentic storytelling (00:42:30) An open invitation for brands, creators, and collaborators The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices