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Sista Brunch
by TruJuLo Productions
Whether you’re a seasoned professional in the film industry, an aspiring filmmaker, or a media enthusiast, Sista Brunch offers a rare glimpse into the professional lives of those who shape contemporary entertainment. It's an essential resource for understanding the role of an inclusive lens in crafting stories that resonate across audiences. Tune into Sista Brunch to hear the powerful voices of those leading the way in Hollywood and beyond. Learn from their experiences, get inspired by their stories, and gain insights into making your mark in the entertainment world.
Episodes
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Celebration Interviews: Jade-Jenise Dixon and Lanre Idewu on Proof, Refusals, and Two Decades of Watching Each Other Work
At our Season Six Celebration and Season Seven Fundraiser, we set up a podcast room and invited everyone in the building to interview each other with prompt cards. This is the thirteenth of fifteen conversations from that day. Director Jade-Jenise Dixon — who also appears in Volume 4 of this…
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Celebration Interviews: Rraine Hanson and Hari Williams on Expansiveness, Installation, and Making Work That Matters
At our Season Six Celebration and Season Seven Fundraiser, we set up a podcast room and invited everyone in the building to interview each other with prompt cards. This is the twelfth of fifteen conversations from that day. Filmmaker Rraine Hanson — born in Kingston, based in LA, working across…
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Celebration Interviews: Shawn Pipkin-West and Janean Jeffries on Fear, Layoffs, and Building Your Own
At our Season Six Celebration and Season Seven Fundraiser, we set up a podcast room and invited everyone in the building to interview each other with prompt cards. This is the eleventh of fifteen conversations from that day. Our drop-in co-host Shawn Pipkin-West — a director and UPM who was a…
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Celebration Interviews: Charisma Justice and Michelle Turner on Rest, Enough, and the Pre Stage
At our Season Six Celebration and Season Seven Fundraiser, we set up a podcast room and invited everyone in the building to interview each other with prompt cards. This is the tenth of fifteen conversations from that day. Charisma Justice and Michelle Turner joined us through our talent producer...
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Welcome Back to Hillman: A Different World with Consider This for Comfort
This is our first collaboration episode. We teamed up with Consider This for Comfort, the award-winning podcast hosted by Eteng Ettah, to welcome back Hillman ahead of A Different World's premiere on Netflix on Thursday, September 24. In the first half, Eteng and Fanshen talk about what the...
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Felicia Pride (replay) on Pivoting, Ownership, and Building a Sustainable Creative Career
Fanshen Cox and guest co-host Christabel Nsiah-Buadi welcome writer, director, and producer Felicia Pride to Sista Brunch for the first remote-recorded episode during COVID-19. Pride traces her path from marketing and posting poetry online to freelance journalism, grad school, book publishing…
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Celebration Interviews: Geraldine Porras and Liz Franco on Hard Conversations and Roads Not Taken
At our Season Six Celebration and Season Seven Fundraiser, we set up a podcast room and invited everyone in the building to interview each other with prompt cards. This is the ninth of fifteen conversations from that day. Four-time Emmy and Peabody Award-winning bilingual producer Geraldine…
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REPLAY: Hanelle Culpepper — Emmy Nominee, and the First Woman to Launch a Star Trek Series
Hanelle Culpepper is nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series for "Exodus," the season two finale of Paradise on Hulu. She is the second Black woman ever nominated in that category. So we are bringing back our 2020 conversation with her, with a new introduction from…
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Celebration Interviews: Tamika Lamison and Kai Bowe on Perfection, Power, and Leading Without Fear
At our Season Six Celebration and Season Seven Fundraiser, we set up a podcast room and invited everyone in the building to interview each other with prompt cards. This is the eighth of fifteen conversations from that day. Award-winning filmmaker Tamika Lamison sits down with Kai Bowe, Director…
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Celebration Interviews: Diana Williams on Making Stories in an Attention Economy
At our Season Six Celebration and Season Seven Fundraiser, we set up a podcast room and invited everyone in the building to interview each other with prompt cards. This is the seventh of fifteen conversations from that day. Diana Williams — CEO and co-founder of Kinetic Energy Entertainment,...
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Celebration Interviews: Kalle White and Daria Strachan on Authenticity, Accessibility, and Rejection as Redirection
At our Season Six Celebration and Season Seven Fundraiser, we set up a podcast room and invited everyone in the building to interview each other with prompt cards. This is the sixth of fifteen conversations from that day. LMU film student Kalle White sits down with Daria Strachan, a Black Girls...
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Celebration Interviews: Arielle Estoria and Daniel K. Hunter on Creative Sparks, Spilling Words, and Why Podcasting Is Radio Reborn
At our Season Six Celebration and Season Seven Fundraiser, we set up a podcast room and invited everyone in the building to interview each other with prompt cards. This is the fifth of fifteen conversations from that day. Poet, author, speaker, and actor Arielle Estoria — author of The Unfolding…
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Celebration Interviews: Shannan Johnson and Jade-Jenise Dixon on Money, Mentors, and Mastering Your Lane
At our Season Six Celebration and Season Seven Fundraiser, we set up a podcast room and invited everyone in the building to interview each other with prompt cards. This is the fourth of fifteen conversations from that day. Screenwriter, script consultant, and founder of The Professional Pen…
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Celebration Interviews: Candace Nicholas-Lippman and c. Craig Patterson on Valley Seasons, Viola Davis, and Not Staying Down
At our Season Six Celebration and Season Seven Fundraiser, we set up a podcast room and invited everyone in the building to interview each other with prompt cards. This is the third of fifteen conversations from that day. Actor and writer Candace Nicholas-Lippman — whose one-woman show A Rose...
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Celebration Interviews: Maegan Philmore and E'lon Joi on Invisibility, Reclaiming Space, and Peer Mentorship
At our Season Six Celebration and Season Seven Fundraiser, we set up a podcast room and invited our community to interview each other with prompt cards. This is the second of fifteen conversations from that day. Line producer and Hudson Philmore founder Maegan Philmore (Season 4) sits down with...
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Celebration Interviews: Two Generations of Black Women Filmmakers on Integrity, Myths, and Defining Moments
At our Season Six Celebration and Season Seven Fundraiser, we set up a podcast room and invited our community to interview each other with prompt cards. This is the first of fifteen conversations from that day. USC film and television production freshman Addison Belhomme — who launched her own...
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Welcome to Sista Brunch: Black Women+ Thriving in Media
Pull up a chair. This is Sista Brunch. Sista Brunch is a weekly podcast sharing the stories of Black women and Black gender-expansive people thriving in film, TV, and media. Hosted by Fanshen Cox (she/they), co-author of the Inclusion Rider, the show is seven seasons and 140+ episodes deep — and...
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The UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report: What the 2026 Data Actually Says (with Dr. Ana-Christina Ramón & Jade Abston)
Four years running, the most-watched films on streaming have been led by Women of Color. So why is Hollywood still treating diverse stories as a risk? On this bonus episode of Sista Brunch, we sit down with Dr. Ana-Christina Ramón and Jade Abston, two of the researchers behind UCLA's Hollywood...
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Luchina Fisher on "The Dads," Storytelling as Activism, and Why Everything Starts With the Word
Show Notes How does an "army brat" with no Hollywood connections become an Emmy-winning documentarian whose work sits at the center of one of the most urgent conversations in America? In this bonus brunch, filmmaker Luchina Fisher pulls up a chair to talk about the long, unexpected road from...
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The Insider Language of Hollywood: Every Season 7 Guest Decodes Their Craft
What's Greeking? What's a Frankenbite? What does it mean to "package" a project? And why does a Hollywood producer call a sewing machine her most important piece of technology? In this Sista Brunch Season 7 bonus episode, every guest shares the tool, term, or technology from their craft that an...
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Charlie T. Savage: Our Own Associate Producer’s Secret Feature Film Premiering at ABFF
While working as one of Sista Brunch's season seven associate producers, Charlie T. Savage was quietly making a feature film. Voices the Musical is a 1967 period piece with nine original songs, shot in nine days in Inglewood, now nominated for Best US Narrative Feature and Best Screenplay at the...
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Effie Brown on Project Greenlight, Producer Pay & Why Distribution Eats First
Effie T. Brown is an award-winning producer, CEO of Game Changer Films, and a Governor of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Her producing credits include Real Women Have Curves and Dear White People, and she made history when she challenged the lack of diversity on HBO's Project...
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Diana Williams: From the DGA Training Program to Building the Future of IP
Diana Williams is the CEO and co-founder of Kinetic Energy Entertainment, a multi-platform venture studio building franchise IP across film, TV, video games, and immersive experiences. She is the former Creative Development and Franchise Producer for Star Wars at Lucasfilm, where she co-founded…
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Ashlee Hypolite: Running Hollywood’s Pipeline From Free Training to Union Careers
Ashlee Hypolite is the Executive Director of Hollywood CPR, the nonprofit workforce development program that provides free, union-track training for below-the-line careers in film, TV, and live events. In this conversation, Ashlee shares her journey from Trinidadian roots in Boston to Brandeis to...
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Aaliyah Williams: From Her First Short at Sundance to Netflix’s Black Barbie
Aaliyah Williams is an Emmy Award-winning producer and founder of Just a Rebel. She produced Netflix's Black Barbie, which earned two Daytime Emmys and an NAACP Image Award through Shondaland. In this conversation, Aaliyah shares her full journey -- from Harvard to finance to moving to LA without…
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How Stories Actually Get Greenlit: Kamala Avila-Salmon on Studio Deals, Salary Transparency & Inclusive Development
Kamala Avila-Salmon is a producer, studio executive, and inclusion strategist who has been at the center of how stories get developed and greenlit at major studios. She is the founder of Kas Kas Productions and previously led inclusive content strategy at Lionsgate, where she was embedded in...
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Georgia Fort: Covering the Chauvin Trial, Fighting for Press Freedom & Building the Future of Journalism
Journalist and media innovator Georgia Fort joins Fanshen and Shawn for a powerful conversation about her journey from radio intern to Emmy-nominated independent journalist — and why she's dedicating her career to building the next generation of storytellers. Georgia takes us inside the Derek...
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Marie Douglas on Composing for Film, Freelance Music Careers, and Building a Sound That Blends Everything
Guest: Marie Douglas Titles: Composer; arranger; educator; musical director; conductor; freelance creative Episode Theme: What it takes to build a career as a Black woman composer and why preparation, musical range, and real relationships matter in film, TV, and beyond. Why this matters right…
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Kai Bowe on Unscripted Power, Showrunning, and Building a Career That Can Actually Sustain You
Guest: Kai Bowe Titles:Titles: Director of Current Programming, Unscripted, at OWN; showrunner; story producer; documentarian; screenwriter; former attorney Episode Theme: How a nonlinear path through law, writing, and unscripted television can turn into real creative authority and why career...
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April Reign on #OscarsSoWhite, Media Futures, and Building Equity That Actually Sticks
Guest: April Reign Titles: Creator of #OscarsSoWhite; media futurist; strategist; speaker; consultant; former attorney Episode Theme: What happens when sharp cultural critique becomes industry impact and why real equity requires more than optics. Why this matters right now: As awards season keeps...
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Rraine Hanson on Queer Jamaican Cinema & Experimental Film
Rraine Hanson is a Jamaican transdisciplinary artist and experimental filmmaker exploring queer identity, mixed media storytelling, and worldbuilding across film and art department craft. In this Season 7 conversation, we discuss growing up in Kingston, studying film at Emerson College, working…
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Kelly Harris on Locations, Logistics, and Powering Hollywood From the Ground Up
Guest: Kelly Harris Titles: Supervising Location Manager; Locations & Production Logistics Leader Episode Theme: Locations aren’t just “where you shoot”—they’re how production actually happens. Kelly breaks down the creative + logistical power of the locations department, from scouting to permits...
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Asha Chai-Chang on Financing Creativity, Accessibility, and Building Industry Power
Guest: Asha Chai-Chang Titles: Filmmaker; Director; Producer; Accessibility Advocate; Founder, Funding Your Foundation Episode Theme: What happens when a filmmaker learns to fund their own path using finance, community, and strategy as creative tools. Why this matters right now: As traditional...
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Karen Horne on Power, Pay, and Mothering Hollywood From the Inside
What does it really take to survive — and shape — Hollywood as a Black woman executive? In this intimate, mentorship-driven conversation, Karen Horne reflects on motherhood, leadership, money, and the invisible labor Black women carry while building entire ecosystems inside the film and…
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Felicia D. Henderson on Longevity, Power & Directing Your Own Path
Felicia D. Henderson has built a career most writers only dream of — and she’s still expanding. In this episode of Sista Brunch, the Emmy-nominated writer, director, and showrunner joins us for a grounded, honest conversation about what it really takes to build longevity in television without...
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Praise Odigie Paige on Birdie, Sundance, and Making the Film You Want to See
In this Season 7 pre-launch bonus episode, we sit with filmmaker Praise Odigie Paige, whose short film Birdie is playing at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, to talk about quiet storytelling, risk, faith, and what it takes to make the work you believe in — even when the odds feel stacked. This...
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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...
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Love, Identity & Self-Liberation: Kareema Bee x Ekwa Msangi | Sista Brunch + The HiveMind Unified Q&A
In this intimate post-screening conversation, The HiveMind Unified founder and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Kareema Bee sits down with acclaimed director Ekwa Msangi (Farewell Amor) to unpack the powerful themes in both of their films: The Self Love Act and Farewell Amor. This special Q&A was part of...
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Ekwa Msangi on Farewell Amor, Filmmaking Grit & Legacy | Sista Brunch x HiveMind Unified
In this special Juneteenth bonus episode of Sista Brunch, co-hosted by The HiveMind Unified, we sit down with award-winning writer/director Ekwa Msangi (Farewell Amor, Saint X, Three Women) to talk about the deeply personal story behind her debut feature film, navigating the industry as a Black...
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Let’s Talk Tech: Tools & Tips from Black Women in TV + Film | Sista Brunch Season 6 Bonus
How do Black creatives in entertainment actually get the job done? In this end-of-season bonus episode of Sista Brunch, our guests and Black Girls Film Camp co-hosts break down the tech, tools, and behind-the-scenes knowledge they rely on—from LED screens to Avid, Scriptation, and color theory....
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Dream Bigger: Wisdom for the Next Generation | Sista Brunch Season 6 Compilation
What would you tell your younger self if you could sit down together for a real Sista Brunch? 🥂 In our Season 6 finale, our brilliant guests — from award-winning writers to groundbreaking producers and directors — share heartfelt advice they wish they had heard when they were just starting out.…
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Real Money Talk: How Black Women Thrive Financially in Film, TV & Media | Sista Brunch Podcast Bonus
At Sista Brunch, we keep it real — and this bonus episode is no different! 🎤💸 Season 6 guests open up about salaries, budgets, residuals, and multiple income streams across film, television, theater, digital content, and production. Whether you’re an aspiring artist or an industry pro, this is...
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How to Get Away with Murder Screenwriter/Producer Erika Green Swafford on Empowering Black Women in Film and TV
In this episode of Sista Brunch, hosts Fanshen Cox and Shawn Pipkin-West, along with Black Girls Film Camp alumni co-host Jaida Cox, delve into the journey of seasoned screenwriter/producer Erika Green Swafford. They discuss her career path from hotel management to writing for hit TV shows like...
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Netflix Sr. Physical Production Executive Noelle Green on Navigating the Industry From Reston, Virginia to the Most Successful Streaming Service
In this episode of Sista Brunch, hosts Fanshen Cox and Shawn Pipkin-West interview Noelle Green, a Senior Physical Production Executive at Netflix. Noelle discusses her journey from Reston, Virginia, to becoming a leading figure in physical production. She shares insights on her career, including...
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Lionsgate Head of Inclusive Content Tayanna Todd on Navigating Inclusive Content and Career Growth
In this episode of Sista Brunch, host Fanshen Cox interviews Tayanna Todd, Head of Inclusive Content at Lionsgate. Tayanna shares her inspiring career journey, from her early love of storytelling to her current role in promoting inclusive film content. She discusses the importance of…
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Thriving in Hollywood with a Disability – A Journey of Resilience-Nandi Bowe-Assistant Director, Writer, Director
In this episode of Sista Brunch, hosts Fanshen Cox and Shawn Pipkin-West interview the award-winning writer and director, Nandi Bowe. Nandi shares her unique journey in the television and film industry, highlighting her experiences from attending Howard University to working on significant…
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Meaganzworld Star and Black Girls Film Camp Director Marley Jones: Unveiling Young Talent and Improving Film & TV Criticism
In this episode of Sista Brunch, host Fanshen Cox connects with Marley Jones, winner of the Black Girls Film Camp most original story award, and Meagan, a seasoned film critic and content creator. They discuss their journeys in media and entertainment. Marley talks about her award-winning horror...
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From Theater Kid to Emmy Winner and Producer of High On The Hog: Shirlyn A. Cesar’s Journey in Film and Media
In this Sista Brunch episode, hosts Fanshen Cox and Shawn Pipkin-West interview Emmy-winning producer Shirlyn A. Cesar. Highlighting her journey from a theater enthusiast in New Jersey to working on critically acclaimed shows like 'Mad Men' and award-winning documentaries, Shirlyn shares…
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Peabody Award & Emmy Award-winning Editor Daysha Broadway From Compton to Hollywood and the Kardashians to Sundance
In this episode of Sista Brunch, host Fanshen Cox interviews Daysha Broadway, an acclaimed film and television editor. Daysha shares her experiences and achievements, including her Peabody Award-winning work on 'Surviving R. Kelly' and her Emmy Award-winning editing on 'A Black Lady Sketch Show.'...
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Grey’s Anatomy Actor Khalilah Joi: Her Inspiring Journey From Broadcast Aspirations to Acclaimed Actor
In this episode of Sista Brunch, hosts Fanshen Cox and Shawn Pipkin-West dive deep into the inspiring journey of critically acclaimed actor Khalilah Joi. The conversation covers Joi's transition from broadcast journalism to acting, her impactful role on Grey's Anatomy, and the emotional and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Whether you’re a seasoned professional in the film industry, an aspiring filmmaker, or a media enthusiast, Sista Brunch offers a rare glimpse into the professional lives of those who shape contemporary entertainment. It's an essential resource for understanding the role of an inclusive lens in crafting stories that resonate across audiences. Tune into Sista Brunch to hear the powerful voices of those leading the way in Hollywood and beyond. Learn from their experiences, get inspired by their stories, and gain insights into making your mark in the entertainment world.
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Whether you’re a seasoned professional in the film industry, an aspiring filmmaker, or a media enthusiast, Sista Brunch offers a rare glimpse into the professional lives of those who shape contemporary entertainment. It's an essential resource for understanding the role of an inclusive lens in...
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