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

What this episode covers

<p>TV history in the making! Sheila Ducksworth, executive producer of <em>Beyond the Gates</em>—the first one-hour soap with a predominantly Black cast—joins us to share how she brought her lifelong vision to life.</p><p>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.</p><p><br /></p><p>🎧 Listen + follow us on Spotify, Apple &amp; everywhere you get podcasts.<br />📲 More on Instagram, YouTube + TikTok: @trujulomedia | @sistabrunchpodcast</p><p>#BeyondTheGates #SheilaDucksworth #SistaBrunch #BlackWomenInEntertainment #TruJuLoMedia</p>