Felicia D. Henderson on Longevity, Power & Directing Your Own Path

What this episode covers

<p>Felicia D. Henderson has built a career most writers only dream of — and she’s still expanding.</p><p>In this episode of <em>Sista Brunch</em>, the Emmy-nominated writer, director, and showrunner joins us for a grounded, honest conversation about what it really takes to build <strong>longevity in television</strong> without letting the industry box you in. From navigating power rooms as a Black woman to making the leap from showrunning into directing, Felicia shares what she’s learned — and what she wishes more creatives were told earlier.</p><p>We talk about her <strong>directorial debut, </strong><em><strong>The Rebel Girls</strong></em>, a short film that has screened and won at festivals across the country, and the significance of being honored with the <strong>Best Live Action Shor Award by the African American Film Critics Association</strong>. But this conversation goes deeper than accolades. It’s about creative agency, timing, and trusting yourself when the path forward isn’t linear.</p><p>This episode is for Black women and Black gender expansive creatives building careers in film and television — especially those thinking about expansion, reinvention, or simply staying in the game long enough to tell the stories that matter.</p><p>If you’ve ever asked how to grow without shrinking, how to pivot without starting over, or how to claim authority on your own terms, this one’s for you.</p><p>Save this episode. Sit with it. And come back to it when you need clarity.</p>