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Charlie T. Savage: Our Own Associate Producer’s Secret Feature Film Premiering at ABFF
May 19, 2026
24m 49s
Effie Brown: Project Greenlight, Real Producer Pay, and Why She’ll Never Stop Fighting
May 12, 2026
37m 44s
Diana Williams: From the DGA Training Program to Star Wars to Building the Future of IP
May 5, 2026
37m 14s
Diana Williams: From the DGA Training Program to Building the Future of IP
May 5, 2026
37m 14s
Ashlee Hypolite: Running Hollywood's Pipeline From Free Training to Union Careers
Apr 29, 2026
29m 13s
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| 5/19/26 |  Charlie T. Savage: Our Own Associate Producer’s Secret Feature Film Premiering at ABFF | <p>While working as one of Sista Brunch&#39;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 30th Annual ABFF.</p><p>In this bonus episode, Charlie shares the full journey -- co-writing the script in one month, fighting against the musical format (and being wrong), shooting a period piece with stunts and a 1965 car on a shoestring budget, and why networking across rather than up is the advice she&#39;d give her younger self over a bag of crawfish and a Pineapple Big Shot.</p><p>Full episode available on YouTube @TruJuLoMedia.Follow @SistaBrunchPodcast on Instagram.Support the show at Patreon.com/SistaBrunch or GiveButter.com/SistaBrunch.</p> | 24m 49s | ||||||
| 5/12/26 |  Effie Brown: Project Greenlight, Real Producer Pay, and Why She’ll Never Stop Fighting | <p>Effie T. Brown is an award-winning producer, CEO of Game Changer Films, and a Governor of the Academy. She produced Real Women Have Curves and Dear White People, and her stand on HBO&#39;s Project Greenlight helped spark the creation of the Inclusion Rider.</p><p>In this Sista Brunch season seven finale, Effie holds nothing back. She shares the full Project Greenlight story and learns for the first time that her stand directly led to state-level inclusion policy. She breaks down what she actually earned on her most well-known films, why producers need to stop deferring their fees, and why she nearly lost her house between projects. She talks about building micro-drama verticals with Idris Elba, her quilting practice Conjure Quilts, 18 years of sobriety, and the advice she&#39;d give her younger self over a bowl of gumbo.</p><p>This is one of the most candid conversations we&#39;ve had in seven seasons.</p><p>Also! Take a look at Effie&#39;s creations on her Etsy shop: Conjure Quilts: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ConjureQuilts" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.etsy.com/shop/ConjureQuilts</a></p><p><br></p><p>Full episode available on YouTube @TruJuLoMedia.Follow @SistaBrunchPodcast on Instagram.Support the show at Patreon.com/SistaBrunch or GiveButter.com/SistaBrunch.</p> | 37m 44s | ||||||
| 5/5/26 |  Diana Williams: From the DGA Training Program to Star Wars to Building the Future of IP✨ | franchise IPentertainment industry+4 | Diana Williams | Kinetic Energy EntertainmentLucasfilm+1 | New JerseyGeorgetown | Diana WilliamsKinetic Energy Entertainment+8 | — | 37m 14s | |
| 5/5/26 |  Diana Williams: From the DGA Training Program to Building the Future of IP | <p>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 ILM Immersive -- the lab behind Vader Immortal and the Academy Award-winning Carne y Arena.</p><p>In this conversation, Diana shares her path from a farm community in New Jersey to Georgetown to becoming the youngest person ever admitted to the DGA Assistant Directors Training Program, to building franchise worlds at Lucasfilm, to launching her own venture studio. She breaks down the difference between an idea and real IP, why every project should be run as a business, why the entertainment industry has fundamentally changed since 2019, and what collaboration, craft, and curiosity have to do with cheeseburgers.</p><p>This episode also features co-host Shawn Pipkin-West, who shares an unexpected DGA Training Program connection with Diana.</p><p>Full episode available on YouTube @TruJuLoMedia.Follow @SistaBrunchPodcast on Instagram.Support the show at Patreon.com/SistaBrunch or GiveButter.com/SistaBrunch.</p><p>The Spotify description closes with &quot;what collaboration, craft, and curiosity have to do with cheeseburgers&quot; -- which is the kind of line that makes someone press play because they need to know the answer.</p> | 37m 14s | ||||||
| 4/29/26 |  Ashlee Hypolite: Running Hollywood's Pipeline From Free Training to Union Careers✨ | workforce developmentbelow-the-line careers+4 | Ashlee Hypolite | Hollywood CPRBrandeis+4 | TrinidadBoston | Hollywood CPRunion-track training+6 | — | 29m 13s | |
| 4/21/26 |  Aaliyah Williams: From Her First Short at Sundance to Netflix's Black Barbie✨ | film productionBlack representation+4 | Aaliyah Williams | Just a RebelNetflix+4 | HarvardLA+1 | Aaliyah WilliamsBlack Barbie+6 | — | 42m 05s | |
| 4/14/26 |  How Stories Actually Get Greenlit: Kamala Avila-Salmon on Studio Deals, Salary Transparency & Inclusive Development✨ | studio dealssalary transparency+4 | Kamala Avila-Salmon | Kas Kas ProductionsLionsgate+1 | JamaicaNew York | greenlitstudio deals+5 | — | 34m 56s | |
| 4/7/26 |  Georgia Fort: Covering the Chauvin Trial, Fighting for Press Freedom & Building the Future of Journalism✨ | journalismpress freedom+3 | Georgia Fort | Center for Broadcast JournalismSista Brunch+1 | — | Georgia FortDerek Chauvin trial+3 | — | 45m 37s | |
| 3/31/26 |  Marie Douglas on Composing for Film, Freelance Music Careers, and Building a Sound That Blends Everything✨ | Black women in compositionfreelance music careers+3 | Marie Douglas | FAMU | AtlantaBuffalo | compositionfilm music+6 | — | 36m 22s | |
| 3/24/26 |  Kai Bowe on Unscripted Power, Showrunning, and Building a Career That Can Actually Sustain You✨ | unscripted televisioncareer development+4 | Kai Bowe | OWNUCLA+3 | — | unscripted TVshowrunning+5 | — | 48m 02s | |
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| 3/10/26 |  April Reign on #OscarsSoWhite, Media Futures, and Building Equity That Actually Sticks✨ | representationmedia futurism+5 | April Reign | #OscarsSoWhiteAcademy+1 | — | Oscarsrepresentation+6 | — | 35m 19s | |
| 3/3/26 |  Rraine Hanson on Queer Jamaican Cinema & Experimental Film✨ | queer identityexperimental film+4 | Rraine Hanson | Sista BrunchTruJuLo Productions+2 | Kingston | queer cinemaJamaican film+4 | — | 41m 30s | |
| 2/24/26 |  Kelly Harris on Locations, Logistics, and Powering Hollywood From the Ground Up✨ | locations in film productionlogistics in Hollywood+4 | Kelly Harris | FilmLARage in Harlem | CincinnatiLos Angeles | location managerproduction logistics+5 | — | 45m 43s | |
| 2/17/26 |  Asha Chai-Chang on Financing Creativity, Accessibility, and Building Industry Power | <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Asha Chai-Chang</p><p><strong>Titles:</strong> Filmmaker; Director; Producer; Accessibility Advocate; Founder, Funding Your Foundation</p><p><strong>Episode Theme:</strong> What happens when a filmmaker learns to fund their own path using finance, community, and strategy as creative tools.</p><p><strong>Why this matters right now:</strong> As traditional pathways shrink and industry access tightens, creatives are being forced to understand money, infrastructure, and ownership. Asha breaks down how financial literacy, accessibility, and self-investment create real leverage, not just opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Asha Chai-Chang didn’t enter the industry through one door, she built several. From political science at Yale to finance and supplier diversity work, to directing award-winning projects and advocating for disabled filmmakers, her journey reframes what a “creative career” actually requires. This conversation connects the dots between art, money, and access and why knowing how systems work can be as powerful as talent.</p><ul><li><p>Oscar Festival Win to LA Career Leap (00:16:14)</p></li><li><p>Funding the Creative Life Strategy Blueprint (00:21:05)</p></li><li><p>Access and Advocacy for Disabled Filmmakers Everywhere (00:24:10)</p></li><li><p>48-Hour Writer’s Room Reality Check Experience (00:09:28)</p></li><li><p>Invest in Yourself First Always (00:32:13)</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>A real blueprint for funding your creative work without waiting for permission (00:21:32)</p><p>How community partnerships and local businesses can sustain productions (00:10:18)</p><p>A reframing of “failure” as a leadership and directing tool (00:12:21)</p><p>Accessibility as a creative and production standard not an afterthought (00:24:38)</p><p>Practical editing and captioning insights filmmakers can use immediately (00:30:23)</p><p>A reminder to prioritize yourself while building a career that serves others (00:34:49)</p><p><br></p><p>Asha Chai-Chang is a filmmaker, director, and accessibility advocate whose work blends storytelling, financial strategy, and industry equity. With a background in political science and finance, she has produced and directed projects that have screened at major festivals, including Oscar-qualifying platforms. She is the founder of Funding Your Foundation, a framework helping creatives understand credit and financial pathways to fund their work, and a leading advocate for disabled filmmakers expanding accessibility across production and exhibition.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Listen now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.</strong></p><p><strong>Watch the full episode on YouTube @TruJuLoMedia.</strong></p><p>If this conversation resonates, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a creative who needs to hear it.</p><p>Follow <strong>@SistaBrunchPodcast</strong> for clips, community, and resources.</p><p>Support the show and help keep these conversations accessible at <a href="http://patreon.com/SistaBrunch"><strong>Patreon.com/SistaBrunch</strong></a><strong> </strong> or <a href="http://givebutter.com/SistaBrunch"><strong>GiveButter.com/SistaBrunch</strong></a>.</p><p><br></p> | 36m 38s | ||||||
| 2/10/26 |  Karen Horne on Power, Pay, and Mothering Hollywood From the Inside | <p>What does it really take to survive — and shape — Hollywood as a Black woman executive?</p><p><br>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 television industry.</p><p>From running major studio diversity and talent pipelines to being laid off during industry “restructuring,” Karen speaks candidly about power, pay inequity, coalition-building, and why Hollywood’s progressive image has never guaranteed real equity. She also shares how nurturing writers, executives, and creatives shaped her leadership style — and why stepping away from corporate Hollywood forced a deep reckoning with worth, rest, and reinvention.</p><p>This episode is a masterclass in longevity, impact, and believing you’ve earned your seat — especially for Black women and Black gender-expansive creatives navigating entertainment, media, and executive pathways right now.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What We Talk About</strong></p><ul><li><p>Motherhood and executive leadership in Hollywood</p></li><li><p>Pay gaps, bonuses, and knowing your worth</p></li><li><p>Why diversity programs don’t fail — studios do</p></li><li><p>Coalition-building across marginalized communities</p></li><li><p>Leaving corporate power and redefining success</p></li><li><p>Mentorship, legacy, and making real impact</p></li></ul><p>Sista Brunch is a Webby-nominated podcast centering Black women and Black gender-expansive people working in film, TV, and media. Each episode blends honest conversation, career insight, and cultural context — like brunch with mentors who tell the truth.</p><p><br>Listen, subscribe, review and share on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.</p><p><br>On IG follow @sistabrunchpodcast for clips, updates, and community.</p><p><br>Support the work via Patreon or Givebutter to help sustain independent Black media.</p> | 41m 22s | ||||||
| 2/3/26 |  Felicia D. Henderson on Longevity, Power & Directing Your Own Path | <p>Felicia D. Henderson has built a career most writers only dream of — and she’s still expanding.</p><p>In this episode of <em>Sista Brunch</em>, the Emmy-nominated writer, director, and showrunner joins us for a grounded, honest conversation about what it really takes to build <strong>longevity in television</strong> without letting the industry box you in. From navigating power rooms as a Black woman to making the leap from showrunning into directing, Felicia shares what she’s learned — and what she wishes more creatives were told earlier.</p><p>We talk about her <strong>directorial debut, </strong><em><strong>The Rebel Girls</strong></em>, a short film that has screened and won at festivals across the country, and the significance of being honored with the <strong>Best Live Action Shor Award by the African American Film Critics Association</strong>. But this conversation goes deeper than accolades. It’s about creative agency, timing, and trusting yourself when the path forward isn’t linear.</p><p>This episode is for Black women and Black gender expansive creatives building careers in film and television — especially those thinking about expansion, reinvention, or simply staying in the game long enough to tell the stories that matter.</p><p>If you’ve ever asked how to grow without shrinking, how to pivot without starting over, or how to claim authority on your own terms, this one’s for you.</p><p>Save this episode. Sit with it. And come back to it when you need clarity.</p> | 36m 19s | ||||||
| 1/26/26 |  Praise Odigie Paige on Birdie, Sundance, and Making the Film You Want to See | <p>In this Season 7 pre-launch bonus episode, we sit with filmmaker <strong>Praise Odigie Paige</strong>, whose short film <em>Birdie</em> is playing at the 2026 <strong>Sundance Film Festival</strong>, to talk about quiet storytelling, risk, faith, and what it takes to make the work you believe in — even when the odds feel stacked.</p><p>This conversation is a reminder that there is power in patience, in subtlety, and in choosing yourself as an artist.</p><ul><li><p><strong>Praise’s journey to filmmaking</strong> — from growing up between Nigeria and the U.S. to abandoning a pre-med path for film ([00:02:00–00:06:30])<br></p></li><li><p><strong>The making of Birdie</strong> and why she was drawn to a quiet coming-of-age story rooted in faith, displacement, and girlhood ([00:08:00–00:13:30])<br></p></li><li><p><strong>The Biafran War</strong> and why this under-discussed history matters to the film’s emotional core ([00:11:00–00:12:45])<br></p></li><li><p><strong>Why Virginia (and Appalachia)</strong> became the setting for a Nigerian immigrant story — and what cultural exile looks like on screen ([00:14:00–00:15:30])<br></p></li><li><p><strong>Writing against expectation</strong>: resisting pressure to make the story louder, faster, or more “palatable” ([00:16:00–00:19:30])<br></p></li><li><p><strong>Financing the film</strong> — self-funding, shooting on 35mm, and what it really costs to make a period short ([00:20:00–00:21:30])<br></p></li><li><p><strong>Shooting during election week</strong> in rural Appalachia and navigating safety, community, and grace on set ([00:22:00–00:23:15])<br></p></li><li><p><strong>The Signature Sista Brunch Question</strong> — what Praise would tell her younger self about mistakes, timing, and growth ([00:25:00–00:26:45])<br></p></li></ul><p><br>If you’re a Black woman or Black gender expansive creative navigating film or media, this episode offers:</p><ul><li><p>A grounded look at <strong>career sustainability in entertainment</strong><br></p></li><li><p>Permission to make work that’s quiet, specific, and true<br></p></li><li><p>Honest insight into <strong>mentorship, risk, and self-trust</strong><br></p></li><li><p>A reminder that representation isn’t just about visibility — it’s about nuance<br></p></li></ul><p>Praise’s story speaks to anyone building in real time and learning to honor their own pace.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Praise Odigie Paige</strong> is a Nigerian-born filmmaker based in Brooklyn. Her work centers girls and women on the edge of quiet transformation. Her short film <em>Birdie</em> is screening at the Sundance Film Festival, and she is currently developing her debut feature, <em>Igboland</em>, an intimate period drama exploring faith, girlhood, and desire at the edge of war.</p><p><br></p><ul><li><p>🎧 Listen and subscribe to <strong>Sista Brunch</strong> on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sista-brunch/id1506316350"><u>Apple Podcasts</u></a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2p08WR8m8IPREu5zVWof65"><u>Spotify</u><br></a></p></li><li><p>📺 Watch the episode on <a href="http://youtube.com/@trujulomedia"><u>YouTube: </u><strong>@T | 27m 46s | ||||||
| 6/30/25 |  Sheila Ducksworth on Making Soap Opera History | Sista Brunch Bonus Episode | <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> | 33m 35s | ||||||
| 6/19/25 |  Love, Identity & Self-Liberation: Kareema Bee x Ekwa Msangi | Sista Brunch + The HiveMind Unified Q&A | <p>In this intimate post-screening conversation, <em>The HiveMind Unified</em> founder and Emmy-nominated filmmaker <strong>Kareema Bee</strong> sits down with acclaimed director <strong>Ekwa Msangi</strong> (<em>Farewell Amor</em>) to unpack the powerful themes in both of their films: <em>The Self Love Act</em> and <em>Farewell Amor</em>. This special Q&amp;A was part of the <em>Sista Brunch</em> x <em>HiveMind Unified</em> celebration held at <strong>Vidiots</strong>, featuring a community-centered screening and artist talk.</p><p>From self-love to immigration, cultural identity to creative risk, Kareema and Ekwa speak candidly about what it means to make deeply personal work that also reaches audiences across the globe. Whether you’re a filmmaker, a fan of indie cinema, or on your own healing journey—this conversation is for <em>you</em>.</p><p>📍 <em>Farewell Amor</em> is now part of the Criterion Collection.<br>🎬 <em>The Self Love Act</em> is fundraising to produce more episodes—visit HiveMindUnified.com to support.</p><p><strong>⏰ TIMESTAMPS:</strong><br>00:00 - Welcome &amp; Kareema Bee intro by Shirlyn Cesar<br>01:00 - Ekwa Msangi intro &amp; career highlights<br>03:00 - Love, identity &amp; creative parallels between the two films<br>06:00 - Navigating assimilation &amp; cultural duality<br>10:00 - Ekwa’s personal inspiration for <em>Farewell Amor</em><br>13:00 - Kareema’s journey to on-camera vulnerability in <em>The Self Love Act</em><br>16:00 - The metaphor of Kizomba, Kuduro &amp; music as storytelling<br>19:00 - Final reflections on voice, risk &amp; artistry</p><p>✨ Hosted by Sista Brunch and The HiveMind Unified</p><p>🎧 Subscribe to hear more stories of Black women and gender expansive creatives in entertainment:<br>📺 YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/trujulomedia" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@trujulomedia</a><br>📲 TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@trujulomedia" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@trujulomedia</a><br>📸 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sistabrunchpodcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@sistabrunchpodcast</a><br>🌐 Website: <a href="http://www.sistabrunch.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.sistabrunch.com</a></p><p>#KareemaBee #EkwaMsangi #SistaBrunch #FarewellAmor #TheSelfLoveAct #HiveMindUnified #Juneteenth #IndependentFilm #BlackWomenDirectors #ImmigrantVoices #CriterionCollection #DocumentarySeries #TruJuLoMedia #StorytellingAsLiberation 🎥🌍🧡</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> | 20m 05s | ||||||
| 6/19/25 |  Ekwa Msangi on Farewell Amor, Filmmaking Grit & Legacy | Sista Brunch x HiveMind Unified | <p>In this special Juneteenth bonus episode of <em>Sista Brunch</em>, co-hosted by <em>The HiveMind Unified</em>, we sit down with award-winning writer/director <strong>Ekwa Msangi</strong> (<em>Farewell Amor</em>, <em>Saint X</em>, <em>Three Women</em>) to talk about the deeply personal story behind her debut feature film, navigating the industry as a Black woman filmmaker, and the long journey to recognition—from Sundance to Criterion Collection.</p><p>Join host <strong>Fanshen Cox</strong> and co-host <strong>Shirlyn A. Cesar</strong> (Emmy-winning producer and HiveMind Unified Director of Programs) as they explore the power of storytelling, the realities of independent filmmaking, and what it means to make timeless work—especially in the face of systemic exclusion. Plus, Ekwa shares what she’d tell her younger self at a real-deal Sista Brunch.</p><p>🖤 This episode is dedicated to the resilience, creativity, and brilliance of Black filmmakers everywhere.</p><p><strong>⏰ TIMESTAMPS</strong><br />00:00 - Welcome by Fanshen Cox &amp; Shirlyn A. Cesar<br />03:00 - Introducing Ekwa Msangi &amp; <em>Farewell Amor</em><br />06:00 - What inspired the story<br />08:30 - Navigating Sundance, investors &amp; indie financing<br />13:00 - Budgeting the film and sacrifices made<br />16:00 - Distribution journey &amp; pandemic impact<br />17:30 - Advice to her younger self<br />19:00 - Five years later: why this film still resonates<br />20:00 - Immigrant narratives in the age of Trump<br />21:00 - Favorite creative resources &amp; staying inspired</p><p>📍 <em>Recorded at Vidiots</em> and in partnership with <em>The HiveMind Unified</em>, an organization supporting underrepresented early-career creatives in entertainment.</p><p>🔗 Follow, Subscribe, and Watch More:<br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sistabrunchpodcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@sistabrunchpodcast</a><br />YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/trujulomedia" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@trujulomedia</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@trujulomedia" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@trujulomedia</a><br />Website: <a href="http://www.sistabrunch.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.sistabrunch.com</a></p><p>#Juneteenth #BlackFilmmakers #FarewellAmor #EkwaMsangi #SistaBrunch #BlackWomenInFilm #CriterionCollection #IndependentFilm #TheHiveMindUnified #TruJuLoMedia #FilmTalk #SundanceFilmFestival</p> | 22m 13s | ||||||
| 5/9/25 |  Let’s Talk Tech: Tools & Tips from Black Women in TV + Film | Sista Brunch Season 6 Bonus | <p>How do Black creatives in entertainment <em>actually</em> get the job done? In this end-of-season bonus episode of <strong>Sista Brunch</strong>, 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.</p><p>Whether you&#39;re an aspiring director, editor, actor, or producer, you’ll get the real tea on what it takes to thrive behind the scenes in TV and film.</p><p><strong>Timecodes &amp; Guests:</strong><br>[00:00:00] Jayden introduces Let&#39;s Talk Tech<br>[00:00:30] Khalilah Joi – Lighting, backdrops, Line Learner, iMovie &amp; auditions<br>[00:01:50] Shirlyn A. Cesar – Paper edit process (High on the Hog, Netflix)<br>[00:02:45] Noelle Green – LED screens vs. green screens + VFX team dynamics<br>[00:04:25] Canella Williams Larrabee – Art &amp; Props Dept explained<br>[00:05:45] Morenike Joela Evans – Scriptation, Keynote &amp; multicam directing<br>[00:07:00] Erika Green Swafford – Writer-to-showrunner career ladder<br>[00:07:35] Jaida Cox (BGFC alum) – Symbolism &amp; color in post-production<br>[00:08:45] Daysha Broadway, ACE – Editing reality TV, frame rates, camera grouping<br>[00:10:30] Loretta Edwards Wilson – Programming strategy &amp; pitch tips<br>[00:12:00] Marley Jones (BGFC alum) – Sony A7 camera love &amp; film camp support</p><p><strong>Sista Brunch is a Webby-nominated podcast sharing stories of Black women &amp; gender-expansive folks in media.</strong> Hosted by Fanshen Cox &amp; Shawn Pipkin-West.</p><p><strong>Watch, listen, follow, subscribe, like &amp; share on:</strong><br>Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/trujulomedia" target="_new" rel="noopener">@youtube.com/trujulomedia</a><br>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@trujulomedia" target="_new" rel="noopener">@trujulomedia</a></p><p>#FilmTech #BlackWomenInMedia #SistaBrunch #DirectingTips #TVProduction #WomenInFilm #BlackGirlsFilmCamp #MediaCareers #SetLife #PostProduction #Scriptation #ColorTheory</p> | 13m 22s | ||||||
| 5/6/25 |  Dream Bigger: Wisdom for the Next Generation | Sista Brunch Season 6 Compilation | <p>What would you tell your younger self if you could sit down together for a real Sista Brunch? 🥂<br />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. 💛</p><p>From trusting your journey, to embracing your light, to building your dreams without fear — this compilation is packed with the wisdom, love, and encouragement we ALL need to hear.</p><p>✨ <strong>Guest Timecodes:</strong><br />00:06 — Erika Green Swafford<br />00:20 — Noelle Green<br />01:00 — Tayanna Todd<br />02:00 — Nandi Bowe<br />02:53 — Meagan (MeaganzWorld)<br />03:42 — Shirlyn A. Cesar<br />05:00 — Daysha Broadway, A.C.E.<br />06:00 — Khalilah Joi<br />07:00 — Crystal Shaniece Roman<br />08:00 — Loretta Edwards Wilson<br />08:40 — Morenike Joela Evans<br />09:40 — Alyson Fouse</p><p>💥 <strong>Don’t miss our most listened-to episode every season!</strong> Hit that play button, listen to these gems, and share this love letter to the next generation of Black women and gender expansive storytellers.</p><p>👉🏾 <strong>Watch, like, comment, subscribe and share!</strong><br />🖤 YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/trujulomedia" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@trujuolomedia</a><br />🖤 TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@trujulomedia" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@trujuolomedia</a><br />🖤 Listen on Spotify + Apple Podcasts too!</p><p>#SistaBrunch #EntertainmentIndustry #BlackWomenInMedia #PodcastCompilation #WisdomToMyYoungerSelf #Storytellers #Filmmakers #TVWriters</p> | 12m 30s | ||||||
| 4/29/25 |  Real Money Talk: How Black Women Thrive Financially in Film, TV & Media | Sista Brunch Podcast Bonus | <p>At Sista Brunch, we keep it real — and this bonus episode is no different! 🎤💸 Season 6 guests open up about <strong>salaries</strong>, <strong>budgets</strong>, <strong>residuals</strong>, and <strong>multiple income streams</strong> across <strong>film, television, theater, digital content, and production</strong>. Whether you’re an aspiring artist or an industry pro, this is the financial wisdom you NEED to hear! 🙌🏾</p><p>👀 Watch, Listen, Follow, Subscribe, Like &amp; Share!<br>🎧 Spotify + Apple Podcasts<br>📺 YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/trujulomedia" target="_new" rel="noopener">@trujuolomedia</a><br>🎵 TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@trujulomedia" target="_new" rel="noopener">@trujuolomedia</a></p><p>👉🏾 Full Timecodes:</p><ul><li><p><strong>[00:00:00] Alyson Fouse</strong>: Executive Producer salaries, saving tips, and residuals reality</p></li><li><p><strong>[00:03:00] Morenike Joela Evans</strong>: Directing gigs post-strike, juggling gigs, and building multiple careers</p></li><li><p><strong>[00:07:00] Loretta Edwards Wilson</strong>: Producer budgeting tips and maximizing backend income</p></li><li><p><strong>[00:09:00] Crystal Shaniece Roman</strong>: Theater production budgets and financial survival strategies</p></li><li><p><strong>[00:12:00] Khalilah Joi</strong>: How actors negotiate pay for Guest Star, Recurring, and Series Regular roles</p></li><li><p><strong>[00:15:00] Daysha Broadway</strong>: Climbing the editor pay ladder and why having an agent matters</p></li><li><p><strong>[00:18:00] Shirlyn A. Cesar</strong>: The real cost of docuseries production and the constant push for fair pay</p></li><li><p><strong>[00:21:00] Meagan aka MeaganzWorld</strong>: Content creation as a business: brand deals, media kits, memberships</p></li><li><p><strong>[00:24:00] Nandi Bowe</strong>: Early days pay as a PA and AD, and the hustle for long-term success</p></li><li><p><strong>[00:26:00] Tayanna Todd</strong>: Salary growth in corporate media and negotiating beyond base pay</p></li><li><p><strong>[00:30:00] Noelle Green</strong>: Breaking down studio production budgets and high-level exec salaries</p></li><li><p><strong>[00:32:00] Erika Green Swafford</strong>: Residuals, script fees, and winning with reruns</p></li><li><p><strong>[00:33:00] Fanshen &amp; Shawn</strong>: How to support the Sista Brunch community!</p></li></ul><p>🔥 Key Topics:</p><ul><li><p>Salaries for TV writers, showrunners, directors, editors, actors, producers, and execs</p></li><li><p>Budgeting for film, theater, TV, and digital content</p></li><li><p>How residuals, grants, brand deals, and memberships build financial sustainability</p></li><li><p>Why negotiating and self-advocacy are critical at every career stage</p></li><li><p>The financial realities behind &quot;making it&quot; in Hollywood</p></li></ul><p>🖤 Hosted by Fanshen Cox and Shawn Pipkin-West<br>🎙️ Produced by TruJuLo Productions<br>✨ A Webby Award-Nominated Podcast</p><p>🔔 Don&#39;t forget to <strong>subscribe</strong> | 33m 56s | ||||||
| 4/22/25 |  How to Get Away with Murder Screenwriter/Producer Erika Green Swafford on Empowering Black Women in Film and TV | <p>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 'How to Get Away with Murder' and 'The Mentalist,' her experiences with the Warner Brothers Writers Workshop, and her current deal to develop TV shows with Disney’s Onyx Collective. The episode also covers technical aspects of filmmaking, financial insights into the industry, and the importance of community and representation in media. Swafford shares personal anecdotes, professional advice, and her vision for the future, making this an inspiring and informative conversation for anyone interested in the entertainment industry.</p> <p>00:00 Introduction and Guest Announcement</p> <p>00:53 Meet Jaida Cox: Black Girls Film Camp Alum</p> <p>01:20 Jaida's Film Camp Experience</p> <p>03:28 Welcoming Erika Green Swafford</p> <p>04:22 Erika's Early Life and Career Beginnings</p> <p>10:08 Transition to Entertainment Industry</p> <p>20:51 Warner Brothers Writers Workshop and The Mentalist</p> <p>26:06 Understanding the Hierarchy in TV Production</p> <p>26:36 Challenges of Moving Up the Ranks</p> <p>27:19 Promotions and Career Milestones</p> <p>27:35 Supporting Our Podcast</p> <p>28:05 Discussing Financial Aspects of TV Writing</p> <p>29:12 Residuals and Script Fees</p> <p>33:27 Overall Deals and Industry Insights</p> <p>36:32 Technical Aspects of Production</p> <p>38:41 Personal Touches in Storytelling</p> <p>42:39 Signature Sista Brunch Question</p> <p>45:02 Closing Remarks and Credits</p> <p><br /> </p> | 46m 48s | ||||||
| 4/15/25 |  Netflix Sr. Physical Production Executive Noelle Green on Navigating the Industry From Reston, Virginia to the Most Successful Streaming Service | <p> 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 working on films with budgets ranging from $20 million to $200 million and spearheading the Netflix Shondaland Producers Inclusion Initiative. The conversation covers various aspects of film production, including the importance of planning, budgeting, and the use of LED screens, and highlights Noelle's commitment to fostering inclusivity in the industry.</p> <p>00:00 Welcome to Season Six of Sista Brunch</p> <p>00:31 Introducing Today's Guest: Noelle Green</p> <p>01:53 Noelle Green's Journey to the Industry</p> <p>03:14 From Freelance to In-House: Noelle's Career Path</p> <p>05:43 The Impact of Cinema and Early Influences</p> <p>08:35 The Role of a Production Coordinator</p> <p>14:43 Insights into Production Supervision</p> <p>17:39 The Importance of Inclusion in the Industry</p> <p>18:58 Budgeting in Film and Series Production</p> <p>21:27 Executive Salaries at Major Studios</p> <p>23:12 Shondaland Producers Inclusion Initiative</p> <p>25:34 Training Programs for Aspiring Producers</p> <p>28:51 The Rise of LED Screens in Filmmaking</p> <p>35:40 Signature Sista Brunch Question</p> <p>40:44 Final Thoughts and Farewell</p> <p><br /> </p> <p><br /></p> | 41m 37s | ||||||
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