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trailer Welcome to Sista Brunch: Black Women+ Thriving in Media

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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5. Rraine Hanson on Queer Jamaican Cinema & Experimental Film

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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4. Black Latina Movement Founder Crystal Roman: Embracing Identity and Storytelling

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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bonus Empowering Black Filmmakers: Tracey Baker Simmons at Essence Film Festival

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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bonus Sista Brunch LIVE at Essence Film Festival with Indeya Dynice

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

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

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

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

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bonus Essence Film Festival Exclusive: Behind ’The Perfect Hundred’

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bonus Empowering Storytelling at Essence Film Festival with Adetoro Makinde

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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12. Shaping Digital Futures: Reginé Gilbert on Inclusive Tech

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11. Asia Nichols: A Creative Odyssey – From Backpacks to Screenplays

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10. Hurriyah Muhammad: The Art of Producing Impactful Black Cinema

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9. Embracing Identity with Filmmaker Seyi Adebanjo | Sista Brunch

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8. Valerie Udeozor Unveiled: Nursing & Filmmaking | Sista Brunch S5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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1. 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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20. Actress Isis King

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19. Actor/Director Nicki Micheaux - S4E19

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

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bonus Filmmakers Eunice Levis and Briana Cole - S4E17

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13. Essence Film Festival Director - Lamonia Brown S4E16

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15. Black Girls Film Camp - S4E15

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14. Entrepreneur Director Producer D’Angela Proctor – S4E14

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13. Directors Guild of America’s – Lila Mayes

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14. Advice to Our Younger Selves: Season 4 Finale – S4E14

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13. The Apollo Theater’s Executive Producer Kamilah Forbes - S4E13

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12. Entertainment Attorney Nyanza Shaw

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11. The TRiiBE Co-founder Tiffany Walden

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10. Spectrum News Anchor & Multimedia Journalist - Tanya McRae - S4E10

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9. Tech & NFT Expert and VC Sian Morson - S4E9

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

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7. Ad Agency Founder & CEO of Native Communications Marissa Nance

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6. UPM/Founder/Activist Maegan Philmore - S4E6

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5. Casting Director/Producer/Director Tracy ”Twinkie” Byrd

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

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3. KweliTV Founder DeShuna Spencer: How She Built This

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2. YouTube Star Hallease: Documenting Life and Building Community

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

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

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11. Lit Agent LGBTQ Advocate Davina Hefflin: Uplifting Diverse Voices

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10. SAG Indie Founder Darrien Michele Gipson: Advocating for Independent Filmmakers

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8. Screenwriter Rae Benjamin: Demystifying the Entertainment Industry

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9. The Executive Chair Author Kelly Edwards: Changing Course

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8. Actor/Activist Diana Elizabeth Jordan: Create Your Own Opportunities

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7. Set Photographer Anne Marie Fox: Capturing Hollywood

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6. UPM/Producer Heidi McGowen: Know Your Worth

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

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3. Cinematographer Michelle Crenshaw: Letting the Work Speak for Itself

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2. Assistant to the Showrunner Kamari Somers: Turning Preparation Into Opportunity

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1. Actor Alex Newell: There’s Only One of You

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bonus Best of Sista Brunch - Part 2

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bonus Best of Sista Brunch, Part 1

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9. Propmaster Reese St. Amant: Reinventing Yourself with Joy

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8. Director Winter Dunn: Figuring it Out as You Go Along

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

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7. Editor Dominique Ulloa: Moving Up by Helping Out

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6. Hairstylist Camille Friend: Black Hair Is Always in Style

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

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

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5. Development Executive Susan Lewis: Leading With Your Heart

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4. Director Hanelle Culpepper: On Directing With Excellence

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

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

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2. Intimacy Coordinator Ann James: Making Intimacy Intersectional

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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5. 1st AC Jenise Whitehead, ”I’m unapologetic about who I am.”

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4. Producer Kady Kamakaté ”Got Emotional Intelligence?”

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

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

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1. Episode One: Welcome to Sista Brunch!

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