Sheila Ducksworth on Making Soap Opera History | Sista Brunch Bonus Episode

TV history in the making! Sheila Ducksworth, executive producer of Beyond the Gates—the first one-hour soap with a predominantly Black cast—joins us to share how she brought her lifelong vision to life. We talk about how the CBS/NAACP partnership came to be, Sheila's career journey from economics major to entertainment exec, and what it means to build with purpose and impact in TV. She also shares a brilliant tech tip, brunch stories, and advice for her younger self. 🎧 Listen + follow us on Spotify, Apple & everywhere you get podcasts. 📲 More on Instagram, YouTube + TikTok: @trujulomedia | @sistabrunchpodcast #BeyondTheGates #SheilaDucksworth #SistaBrunch #BlackWomenInEntertainment #TruJuLoMedia