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Celebration Interviews: Jade-Jenise Dixon and Lanre Idewu on Proof, Refusals, and Two Decades of Watching Each Other Work

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Celebration Interviews: Rraine Hanson and Hari Williams on Expansiveness, Installation, and Making Work That Matters

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Celebration Interviews: Shawn Pipkin-West and Janean Jeffries on Fear, Layoffs, and Building Your Own

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Celebration Interviews: Charisma Justice and Michelle Turner on Rest, Enough, and the Pre Stage

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Welcome Back to Hillman: A Different World with Consider This for Comfort

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Felicia Pride (replay) on Pivoting, Ownership, and Building a Sustainable Creative Career

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Celebration Interviews: Geraldine Porras and Liz Franco on Hard Conversations and Roads Not Taken

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REPLAY: Hanelle Culpepper — Emmy Nominee, and the First Woman to Launch a Star Trek Series

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Celebration Interviews: Tamika Lamison and Kai Bowe on Perfection, Power, and Leading Without Fear

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Celebration Interviews: Diana Williams on Making Stories in an Attention Economy

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Celebration Interviews: Kalle White and Daria Strachan on Authenticity, Accessibility, and Rejection as Redirection

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Celebration Interviews: Arielle Estoria and Daniel K. Hunter on Creative Sparks, Spilling Words, and Why Podcasting Is Radio Reborn

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

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

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

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

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Welcome to Sista Brunch: Black Women+ Thriving in Media

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

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

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

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

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Effie Brown on Project Greenlight, Producer Pay & Why Distribution Eats First

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Rraine Hanson on Queer Jamaican Cinema & Experimental Film

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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Black Latina Movement Founder Crystal Roman: Embracing Identity and Storytelling

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

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

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

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Live from Essence Fest 2024 Protecting IP and Navigating the Entertainment Industry with Entertainment Attorney Jalene Mack

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Live from Essence Fest 2024 with Letitia Guillory & Crayton Robey | Sista Brunch Podcast

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Live from Essence Fest 2024 Jacqueline Luckett on Adapting ’Passing Love’ for the Screen

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Live from Essence Fest 2024 Celebrating Animation and HBCUs with Angela Davis & LaToya Turner

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Live from Essence Fest 2024 Tamika Lamison & The Power of ’Superman Doesn’t Steal’

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Live from Essence Fest 2024 Behind the Scenes of ’The Devil Ain’t Pius’ | Sista Brunch Podcast

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Live from Essence Fest 2024 Yhá Mourhia Wright on Her Film ’Chocolate with Sprinkles’

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Live from Essence Fest 2024 Santana Coleman: Black Cinema & Impactful Filmmaking | Sista Brunch

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Live from Essence Fest 2024 Empowering Black Filmmakers: Tracey Baker Simmons

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Live from Essence Fest 2024 An Interview with Writer/Director Okema T. Moore

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Live from Essence Fest 2024 Meet Nkem DenChukwu: Filmmaker, Author, and Advocate for Children’s Stories - Sista Brunch Podcast at Essence Film Festival

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Live from Essence Fest 2024 Exclusive Interview with MeMe Kelly: ’One Night in LA’

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Live from Essence Fest 2024 An Interview with Laurie J. Gardiner

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Live from Essence Fest 2024 Filmmaker Lande Yoosuf Joins Sista Brunch

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Live from Essence Fest 2024 Exploring Dr. Apples: An Interview with Lacye A. Brown | Sista Brunch Podcast

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Live from Essence Fest 2024 Exclusive Interview with Jacqueline King Howell | Sista Brunch Podcast

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Live from Essence Fest 2024 with Writer/Director Indeya Dynice

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Live from Essence Fest 2024 Celebrating ’Fiddy’ with Elaine Fluker & Syretta Bell | Sista Brunch

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Live from Essence Fest 2024 C. Nathaniel Brown Discusses ’Remember Me’ Documentary on Sista Brunch Podcast

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Live from Essence Fest 2024 Celebrating Black Girls Film Camp at Essence Film Festival | Sista Brunch Podcast

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Live from Essence Fest 2024 Interview with ’My Intelligence’ Writers

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Live from Essence Fest 2024 Behind ’The Perfect Hundred’

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Live from Essence Fest 2024 Empowering Storytelling at Essence Film Festival with Adetoro Makinde

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Shaping Digital Futures: Reginé Gilbert on Inclusive Tech

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Asia Nichols: A Creative Odyssey – From Backpacks to Screenplays

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Huriyyah Muhammad: The Art of Producing Impactful Black Cinema

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Embracing Identity with Filmmaker Seyi Adebanjo | Sista Brunch

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Valerie Udeozor Unveiled: Nursing & Filmmaking | Sista Brunch S5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Live from Essence Fest 2023 Actress Isis King

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Live from Essence Fest 2023 Actor/Director Nicki Micheaux

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Live from Essence Fest 2023 Producer/Director Oluwatoyin Giwa & Writer/Actor Tiffany Campbell

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