25 Jul 2026
S5 Ep4: Lenise Bent: Dream Bigger — You Were Made for More
What does it really take to give yourself permission to dream bigger — and believe you were made for more?
Join Lori Moilov for a powerful episode of The Limitless Podcast — Dream Bigger featuring legendary audio engineer and producer Lenise Bent in "Dream Bigger — You Were Made for More."
In this episode, Lenise Bent shares her extraordinary journey through music, sound, and innovation while helping shape some of the most iconic recordings in music history. From engineering groundbreaking albums like Aja, Breakfast in America, and Blondie's Autoamerican to becoming the first woman engineer to record a platinum album, Lenise opens up about the courage, passion, resilience, and curiosity that fueled her remarkable career.
Together, Lori and Lenise dive into the connection between creativity, purpose, and personal growth—and what it means to trust your vision, embrace new possibilities, and continue evolving while inspiring the next generation of artists and audio professionals. They also reflect on the enduring power of music to preserve memories, celebrate lives, and connect us across generations.
This episode is lovingly dedicated to the memory of Ruth Sherman and Norm MacDonald, honoring their lives, their legacy, and the inspiration they continue to bring to all who dream bigger.
In this episode, you'll learn:
What it means to truly dream bigger and step into your purpose
How courage and persistence can open doors that once seemed impossible
The mindset behind creating a lasting legacy in music and audio
Why mentorship, authenticity, and lifelong learning matter
How to expand beyond limitations and believe you were made for more
This is a must-watch for musicians, producers, engineers, songwriters, creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone ready to unlock new possibilities in their life, career, and creative journey.
If you're ready to expand what's possible—and discover why you were made for more—this episode is for you.
🎧 Listen now on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, iHeart & all major platforms
Connect with Lenise Bent
www.lenisebent.com (http://www.lenisebent.com)
Featured in this Episode
Lenise shares the heartfelt story behind "Could You Lend Me a Smile" discussed during our conversation. Listen here:
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Follow & Connect
Host – Lori Moilov
@luvthisofficial
@limitlesscreativitypodcast
@higherluvrecords
About Lori Moilov
Lori Moilov is an artist, producer, songwriter, and host of The Limitless Podcast, where she spotlights innovators and industry leaders who are redefining what's possible. She is also the founder of Higher LUV Records and a Sync Agent with Blue Buddha, connecting music to film, TV, and media.
www.higherluvrecords.com (http://www.higherluvrecords.com)
www.bluebuddhaentertainment.com (http://www.bluebuddhaentertainment.com)
About Lenise Bent
Lenise Bent enjoys a long career as an audio engineer/producer in both music and post production. She honed her skills on many iconic records including Aja by Steely Dan and Breakfast in America by Supertramp. Lenise is recognized as the first woman engineer to record a platinum album, for Blondie's Autoamerican, including the first hit rap song with music, "Rapture."
In post-production, Lenise specializes in recording and editing foley sound effects for film and animation. She has traveled the world as a foreign dubbing supervisor for DreamWorks, overseeing the foreign dialogue and vocal recording for films like Shrek, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron and Shrek 2. From 2008–2013 Lenise taught music production, post-production and Studio Protocols and Procedures at SAE-LA.
Currently, Lenise records and produces music with new and established artists, often sought out for her analog tape recording expertise and is exploring spatial/immersive audio for music and sound healing. She enjoys archiving and repairing audio, teaching sound workshops locally and internationally, mentoring audio students and consulting with singer/songwriters.
Lenise is a past governor and life member of the Audio Engineering Society (AES) and a long-standing member of the International Association of Sound Archives (IASA), Association of Recorded Sound Collectors (ARSC), The Hollywood Sapphire Group, Women in Vinyl, The Blues Foundation, SoundGirls, and is a Grammy voting member of the Producers and Engineers Wing of the Recording Academy. She also serves on the board of directors for the non-profits Worldwide Musicians United (WWMU) and We Are Moving the Needle (WAMTN), creating measurable change for women in the recording industry.
For more information, visit:
www.lenisebent.com (http://www.lenisebent.com)
Special Thanks
Dedicated to the loving memory of Ruth Sherman and Norm MacDonald.
May their lives, legacy, and love continue to inspire creativity, kindness, and the courage to dream bigger.
Guest – Lenise Bent @lenisebent
Graphics – Valerie Moilov (@valerieilyse)
Music – "Reach the Sky" by Luca di Alessandro feat. LUV
Written by Noemi Capote and Lori Moilov | Produced by Luca Di Alessandro
Produced & Edited by Lori Moilov
