Shawn Ullman

Shawn Ullman
Born
Texas, United States
EducationUniversity of Texas at Austin (BS)
Occupations
  • Executive
  • Producer
Known forFeel Rich: Health Is the New Wealth (2017)
Title
  • Co-founder of Feel Rich, Inc.

Shawn Ullman is an American executive and producer.[1] He is the founder of the marketing agency, FLEXDEF,[2] and chief executive officer of the health and wellness media company Feel Rich, Inc., which he co-founded with Quincy Jones III.[3] He produced the documentary film Feel Rich: Health Is the New Wealth (2017).[4]

Early life and education

Born in Houston, Texas to Phyllis and Richard Ullman,[5] Ullman graduated from the Moody College of Communication at the University of Texas at Austin.[6]

Career

Ullman began his career at William Morris Endeavor.[7]

In 2011, Ullman co-founded Feel Rich, Inc. with producer Quincy Jones III, which aimed at promoting "health as the new wealth" to urban communities.[8] The company produced media, events, and educational programming.[9] In 2017, Ullman produced the documentary film Feel Rich: Health Is the New Wealth with Jones III and record producer Quincy Jones. The film was later acquired by Netflix.[3][4][10] That year, Feel Rich also produced fitness concerts at Super Bowl Live during Super Bowl LI in Houston.[11]

Ullman later joined Hypergiant Industries as vice president of culture.[12] In 2020, he founded FLEXDEF, a marketing and creative agency.[13] In 2021, he partnered to create Hotel Lucine, a hotel in Houston.[14]

Filmography

Producer

  • Feel Rich: Health Is the New Wealth (2017)

References

  1. ↑ Ullman, Shawn (2013-09-10). "Shawn Ullman". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  2. ↑ Teegardin, Allison (2024-03-11). "Energetic Shabbat Shines a Light at SXSW". Shalom Austin. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  3. 1 2 Platon, Adelle. "Quincy Jones III on New Hip-Hop Health Documentary". Billboard. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
  4. 1 2 Williams, Austin (2017-04-25). "When Did Hip-Hop Get So Healthy?". Vice. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
  5. ↑ James, Cordilia (2026-06-27). "The Man Behind The Movement". The Village Voice. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  6. ↑ Copelin, Laylan (2012-09-01). "Austin startup calls itself 'first urban health media company'". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  7. ↑ "Shawn Ullman". General Assembly. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
  8. ↑ Ford, Winston (2012-03-12). "SXSW 2012: Feel Rich Discusses Health and Wellness in the Hip-Hop Community". Black Enterprise. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  9. ↑ "Son of music icon Quincy Jones talks new health documentary". ABC News. 2017-05-03. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
  10. ↑ Golding, Shenequa (2017-05-03). "Quincy Jones III Talks Health And Wellness For New Doc 'Feel Rich: Health Is The New Wealth'". Vibe. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
  11. ↑ Sewing, Joy (2017-01-24). "Super Bowl Live hosts first-ever fitness concerts". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Austin startups reflect on COVID-19 pivots". Austin Business Journal. May 7, 2020. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
  13. ↑ "FLEXDEF". Fox 7 Austin. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
  14. ↑ Hodge, Shelby (2021-11-17). "Galveston Gets a Chic New Hotel — Former Two Star Motel Being Transformed Into Hotel Lucine". PaperCity Magazine. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
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