All Episodes

Celebration Interviews, Vol. 4: Shannan Johnson and Jade-Jenise Dixon on Money, Mentors, and Mastering Your Lane

Celebration Interviews, Vol. 3: Candace Nicholas-Lippman and c. Craig Patterson on Valley Seasons, Viola Davis, and Not Staying Down

Celebration Interviews, Vol. 2: Maegan Philmore and E'lon Joi on Invisibility, Reclaiming Space, and Peer Mentorship

Celebration Interviews, Vol. 1: Two Generations of Black Women Filmmakers on Integrity, Myths, and Defining Moments

Welcome to Sista Brunch: Black Women+ Thriving in Media

The UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report: What the 2026 Data Actually Says (with Dr. Ana-Christina Ramón & Jade Abston)

Luchina Fisher on "The Dads," Storytelling as Activism, and Why Everything Starts With the Word

The Insider Language of Hollywood: Every Season 7 Guest Decodes Their Craft

What Hollywood Actually Pays: 14 Guests Tell the Truth About Money

Charlie T. Savage: Our Own Associate Producer’s Secret Feature Film Premiering at ABFF

Effie Brown on Project Greenlight, Producer Pay & Why Distribution Eats First | Sista Brunch S7

Effie T. Brown: Project Greenlight, Getting Paid, and Owning the Future

Diana Williams: From the DGA Training Program to Building the Future of IP

Ashlee Hypolite: Running Hollywood’s Pipeline From Free Training to Union Careers

Aaliyah Williams: From Her First Short at Sundance to Netflix’s Black Barbie

How Stories Actually Get Greenlit: Kamala Avila-Salmon on Studio Deals, Salary Transparency & Inclusive Development

Georgia Fort: Covering the Chauvin Trial, Fighting for Press Freedom & Building the Future of Journalism

Marie Douglas on Composing for Film, Freelance Music Careers, and Building a Sound That Blends Everything

Kai Bowe on Unscripted Power, Showrunning, and Building a Career That Can Actually Sustain You

April Reign on #OscarsSoWhite, Media Futures, and Building Equity That Actually Sticks

Rraine Hanson on Queer Jamaican Cinema & Experimental Film

Kelly Harris on Locations, Logistics, and Powering Hollywood From the Ground Up

Asha Chai-Chang on Financing Creativity, Accessibility, and Building Industry Power

Karen Horne on Power, Pay, and Mothering Hollywood From the Inside

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

Praise Odigie Paige on Birdie, Sundance, and Making the Film You Want to See

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

Love, Identity & Self-Liberation: Kareema Bee x Ekwa Msangi | Sista Brunch + The HiveMind Unified Q&A

Ekwa Msangi on Farewell Amor, Filmmaking Grit & Legacy | Sista Brunch x HiveMind Unified

Let’s Talk Tech: Tools & Tips from Black Women in TV + Film | Sista Brunch Season 6 Bonus

Dream Bigger: Wisdom for the Next Generation | Sista Brunch Season 6 Compilation

Real Money Talk: How Black Women Thrive Financially in Film, TV & Media | Sista Brunch Podcast Bonus

How to Get Away with Murder Screenwriter/Producer Erika Green Swafford on Empowering Black Women in Film and TV

Netflix Sr. Physical Production Executive Noelle Green on Navigating the Industry From Reston, Virginia to the Most Successful Streaming Service

Lionsgate Head of Inclusive Content Tayanna Todd on Navigating Inclusive Content and Career Growth

Thriving in Hollywood with a Disability – A Journey of Resilience-Nandi Bowe-Assistant Director, Writer, Director

Meaganzworld Star and Black Girls Film Camp Director Marley Jones: Unveiling Young Talent and Improving Film & TV Criticism

From Theater Kid to Emmy Winner and Producer of High On The Hog: Shirlyn A. Cesar’s Journey in Film and Media

Peabody Award & Emmy Award-winning Editor Daysha Broadway From Compton to Hollywood and the Kardashians to Sundance

Grey’s Anatomy Actor Khalilah Joi: Her Inspiring Journey From Broadcast Aspirations to Acclaimed Actor

Black Latina Movement Founder Crystal Roman: Embracing Identity and Storytelling

UPM/Line Producer Canella Williams Larrabee Shares Tips for Success in the Industry

Film & TV Acquisitions Executive and Company Founder Loretta Edwards Wilson: Crafting the Future of Black Narratives

Netflix ’Act Your Age’ Creator and Director: Celebrating Black Women in Media

Protecting IP and Navigating the Entertainment Industry with Entertainment Attorney Jalene Mack

Essence Film Festival Special with Letitia Guillory & Crayton Robey | Sista Brunch Podcast

Jacqueline Luckett on Adapting ’Passing Love’ for the Screen | Live from Essence Film Festival

Sista Brunch Special: Celebrating Animation and HBCUs with Angela Davis & LaToya Turner

Sista Brunch at Essence: Tamika Lamison & The Power of ’Superman Doesn’t Steal’

Behind the Scenes of ’The Devil Ain’t Pius’ at Essence Festival | Sista Brunch Podcast

Bonus Episode: Yhá Mourhia Wright on Her Film ’Chocolate with Sprinkles’ at Essence Film Festival

Santana Coleman: Black Cinema & Impactful Filmmaking | Sista Brunch @ Essence Film Festival

Empowering Black Filmmakers: Tracey Baker Simmons at Essence Film Festival

Sista Brunch at Essence 2024: An Interview with Okema T. Moore

Meet Nkem DenChukwu: Filmmaker, Author, and Advocate for Children’s Stories - Sista Brunch Podcast at Essence Film Festival

Exclusive Interview with MeMe Kelly: ’One Night in LA’ at Essence Film Festival

Sista Brunch at Essence Film Festival: An Interview with Laurie J. Gardiner

Bonus Episode: Filmmaker Lande Yoosuf Joins Sista Brunch Live at Essence Film Festival!

Exploring Dr. Apples: An Interview with Lacye A. Brown at Essence Film Festival | Sista Brunch Podcast

Exclusive Interview with Jacqueline King Howell at Essence Festival | Sista Brunch Podcast

Sista Brunch LIVE at Essence Film Festival with Indeya Dynice

Celebrating ’Fiddy’ with Elaine Fluker & Syretta Bell at Essence Film Festival | Sista Brunch

C. Nathaniel Brown Discusses ’Remember Me’ Documentary on Sista Brunch Podcast

Celebrating Black Girls Film Camp at Essence Film Festival | Sista Brunch Podcast

Sista Brunch Live from Essence Film Festival: Interview with ’My Intelligence’ Writers

Essence Film Festival Exclusive: Behind ’The Perfect Hundred’

Empowering Storytelling at Essence Film Festival with Adetoro Makinde

Breaking Barriers: Zoe Marshall on Diversity and Leadership in Film with Precious Foreman Black Girls Film Camp

Empowering Tomorrow’s Visionaries: Lanaa Dantzler and Sista Brunch Spotlights Black Girls Film Camp Alumni and Industry Change-makers

Shaping the Future of TV: Sista Brunch joins Avery Kelley and Peabody Winner Salena Rochester on the Power of Unscripted Content

Empowering Young Filmmakers: Addison Belhomme asks Katrina Ogilvie’s About Her Journey from Film to TV

Empowering the Next Generation: Sista Brunch Bonus Episode with Jaida Cox and Karen Peterkin

Shaping the Future of Film: Sista Brunch Talks Editing and Directing with Terryn Pinder and Chassidy Jade

A Glimpse into the Future: Sista Brunch S5 Finale with Ciera Thompson and Co-Host Sanaa Wilkins

Rising Through Adversity: Natalie Jasmine Harris - A Journey to Sundance

Shaping Digital Futures: Reginé Gilbert on Inclusive Tech

Asia Nichols: A Creative Odyssey – From Backpacks to Screenplays

Hurriyah Muhammad: The Art of Producing Impactful Black Cinema

Embracing Identity with Filmmaker Seyi Adebanjo | Sista Brunch

Valerie Udeozor Unveiled: Nursing & Filmmaking | Sista Brunch S5

Breaking Molds with LaChelle Chrysanne: A Creative Force | Sista Brunch

Navigating Hollywood: Grace Jordan’s Journey from PA to AD | Sista Brunch

The Art and Politics of Storytelling: Heidi Williamson on Sista Brunch

Film as a Catalyst for Change with Jessica Johnson and Sasheen Artis | Sista Brunch S5

Imagining Reality: Yhá Mourhia Wright on Artistry, Influence, and Impact

Crafting Change: Martine Joelle McDonald on Queer Advocacy, Youth Media, and Artful Living

Black & Muslim Girls and Women in Media with Nia Malika Dixon and Co-Host Avery Kelley from Black Girls Film Camp

Actress Isis King

Actor/Director Nicki Micheaux - S4E19

Producer/Director Oluwatoyin Giwa & Writer/Actor Tiffany Campbell - S4E18

Filmmakers Eunice Levis and Briana Cole - S4E17

Essence Film Festival Director - Lamonia Brown S4E16

Black Girls Film Camp - S4E15

Entrepreneur Director Producer D’Angela Proctor – S4E14

Directors Guild of America’s – Lila Mayes

Advice to Our Younger Selves: Season 4 Finale – S4E14

The Apollo Theater’s Executive Producer Kamilah Forbes - S4E13

Entertainment Attorney Nyanza Shaw

The TRiiBE Co-founder Tiffany Walden

Spectrum News Anchor & Multimedia Journalist - Tanya McRae - S4E10

Tech & NFT Expert and VC Sian Morson - S4E9

Ginny & Georgia, Blackish, Prom Pact Award-winning Director Anya Adams - S4E8

Ad Agency Founder & CEO of Native Communications Marissa Nance

UPM/Founder/Activist Maegan Philmore - S4E6

Casting Director/Producer/Director Tracy ”Twinkie” Byrd

Composer/Musician Tamar-kali: “A Closed Mouth Don’t Get Fed”

KweliTV Founder DeShuna Spencer: How She Built This

YouTube Star Hallease: Documenting Life and Building Community

Journalist/Critic/Author Tre’vell Anderson - Claiming Space

Animation Studio Founder Taylor K. Shaw: Creating a Space For Black Women Animators

Lit Agent LGBTQ Advocate Davina Hefflin: Uplifting Diverse Voices

SAG Indie Founder Darrien Michele Gipson: Advocating for Independent Filmmakers

Screenwriter Rae Benjamin: Demystifying the Entertainment Industry

The Executive Chair Author Kelly Edwards: Changing Course

Actor/Activist Diana Elizabeth Jordan: Create Your Own Opportunities

Set Photographer Anne Marie Fox: Capturing Hollywood

UPM/Producer Heidi McGowen: Know Your Worth

WOCU Founder Cheryl Bedford: Holding Hollywood’s Feet to the Fire

Cinematographer Michelle Crenshaw: Letting the Work Speak for Itself

Assistant to the Showrunner Kamari Somers: Turning Preparation Into Opportunity

Actor Alex Newell: There’s Only One of You

Best of Sista Brunch - Part 2

Best of Sista Brunch, Part 1

Propmaster Reese St. Amant: Reinventing Yourself with Joy

Director Winter Dunn: Figuring it Out as You Go Along

Global DEI at Amazon Latasha Gillespie and Bad Robot’s Miki Woodard: Taking Risks, Playing to Win

Editor Dominique Ulloa: Moving Up by Helping Out

Hairstylist Camille Friend: Black Hair Is Always in Style

Data Analyst & Producer Stephanie Odiase & Kady Kamakaté: Caring for Black Women

PR Expert & Director Christena Pyle & Winter Dunn: Black Women Represent

Development Executive Susan Lewis: Leading With Your Heart

Director Hanelle Culpepper: On Directing With Excellence

Disability Rights Activist Tatiana Lee: Disability, Visibility, and Diversity

TIME’S UP X SISTA BRUNCH Limited Series - La Faye Baker and Shawn Pipkin: Protecting Women Behind the Scenes

Intimacy Coordinator Ann James: Making Intimacy Intersectional

TIME’S UP x SISTA BRUNCH Limited series - Monifa Bandele: Changing the Conversation

UPM/Director Shawn Pipkin: ”It’s okay to not know everything.”

TV, Film Professor/Producer Redelia Shaw: ”Always be of service.”

Felischa Marye: “Just ’cause you go out on your dream, doesn’t mean it’s a straight shot to the top!”

Screenwriter/Producer Felicia Pride: “I had to realize that I have a gift.”

Executive/Activist Elon Washington: ”We Deserve Joy.”

Director/Producer Bola Ogun: ” I had to make a declaration that I was going to be a filmmaker.”

1st AC Jenise Whitehead, ”I’m unapologetic about who I am.”

Producer Kady Kamakaté ”Got Emotional Intelligence?”

Talent Development Executive Kelly Edwards - ”Networking is everything!”

Screenwriter Malarie Howard ”Always trust your voice, even if other people don’t get it.”

Episode One: Welcome to Sista Brunch!