Sista Brunch

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.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Sista Brunch episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Sista Brunch for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Sista Brunch episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

SAG Indie Founder Darrien Michele Gipson: Advocating for Independent Filmmakers

Sista Brunch

03/22/22 • 30 min

Darrien Michele Gipson is the Executive Director of SAGindie, an educational organization for independent filmmakers. Since becoming SAGindie’s Executive Director in 2006, Darrien has expanded the organization to reach more festivals and help even more creators on all platforms to bring their projects to fruition. In this episode, she talks to Fanshen about how she created her own career path and her work educating and advocating for independent filmmakers.

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Empowering Black Filmmakers: Tracey Baker Simmons at Essence Film Festival

Sista Brunch

08/10/24 • 11 min

🎉✨ Bonus Episode Alert! ✨🎉

We’re thrilled to bring you a special bonus episode of the Sista Brunch podcast recorded live at the Essence Film Festival! 🎬🌟

Join us as we celebrate and learn from the amazing Tracey Baker Simmons, a trailblazer in urban reality TV. Tracey shares her journey, insights on the importance of Black representation behind the camera, and practical advice on financing and producing projects.

One key takeaway from Tracey: 'I think one key thing is to have more of us behind the camera.'

👉🏾 Listen to the full episode on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. 📺 Or watch the video here: YouTube.com/trujulomedia #SistaBrunchPodcast #EssenceFilmFestival #BlackExcellence #Entertainment #Media #Podcast #BonusEpisode #ListenNow #WatchNow

00:00 Welcome to Sista Brunch at Essence Film Festival

00:18 Introducing Tracey Baker Simmons: Pioneer of Urban Reality TV

00:38 Tracey's Workshop on Reality Television

01:36 Challenges and Triumphs in Reality TV

02:56 Financing Reality TV Projects

04:16 Self-Financing and Ownership in Filmmaking

05:19 Networking and Fundraising Tips

06:37 Let's Talk Tech: Unscripted TV Terminology

08:09 ECCO: Media and Civic Engagement

10:15 Upcoming Projects and Reality TV Decoded

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The Apollo Theater's Executive Producer Kamilah Forbes - S4E13

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04/10/23 • 33 min

Kamilah Forbes is an award-winning director and producer for theater and television, and currently serves as the Executive Producer at the world-famous Apollo Theater. Her directing credits include By the Way, Meet Vera Stark, The Blood Quilt, and Sunset Baby. She has also worked as associate director on the Tony Award-winning "A Raisin in the Sun”, and Emmy Award-winning “The Wiz Live” for NBC. Ms. Forbes’ most recent directorial work, “Between the World and Me” aired as a special event on HBO and HBO Max in November 2020, bringing her a host of acclaim and recognition. Ms. Forbes’ recent projects include directing the sold-out world premiere, tour, and theatrical adaptation of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ New York Times best-selling novel Between the World and Me. In this episode, Fanshen and Kamilah discuss the pivotal role Howard University played in shaping Kamilah’s career and how community building led Kamilah to becoming a producer.

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

Sista Brunch

08/11/24 • 7 min

🎉✨ Bonus Episode Alert! ✨🎉

We’re thrilled to bring you a special bonus episode of the Sistabrunch podcast recorded live at the Essence Film Festival in New Orleans! 🎬🌟

Our amazing host sits down with the incredible Yhá Mourhia Wright to discuss her short film, 'Chocolate with Sprinkles', and its journey to being screened at this prestigious festival.

🎥 "It's surreal. I'm really grateful, grateful to the writer-director, Hurriyah Muhammad, for assembling such a strong team," says Yhá Mourhia Wright about her project.

Sista Brunch dives into the inspiring stories of Black women and gender expansive people thriving in entertainment and media.

👉🏾 Listen to the full episode on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. 📺 Or watch the video here: YouTube.com/trujulomedia.

00:00 Welcome Back, Yhá Mourhia!

00:06 Surviving the Southern Heat

00:31 Celebrating 'Chocolate with Sprinkles'

01:29 Navigating Film Production Finances

03:55 Core Values for Creatives

06:09 Wrapping Up with Yhá Mourhia

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Editor Dominique Ulloa: Moving Up by Helping Out

Sista Brunch

06/01/21 • 38 min

"When I started helping other people, my career took off like a skyrocket." Documentary Editor Dominique Ulloa worked her way up the chain from from being employee number two in the post production office of Oprah Winfrey Network to a Peabody Award-winning documentary editor for her work on the explosive Lifetime documentary Surviving R. Kelly. Listen as Dominique talks to Fanshen and Anya about working her way up the production chain to editing—with two kids, what it was like "trimming fat" for the paparazzi, getting the gig at Oprah, uplifting Black women through the nonprofit organization Ujima Entertainment Coalition, and why it's important to give back and help out your peers.

UPM/Director Shawn Pipkin: "It's okay to not know everything."

Sista Brunch

02/18/21 • 43 min

We're back with a new season of truth-telling and celebrating with hosts Fanshen Cox and Anya Adams! First up with our hosts is an original "Sista Brunch-er," Shawn Pipkin! Shawn is a 1st AD and director whose list of credits include Grey's Anatomy and Greenleaf. She's also a Directors Guild of America committee member. Shawn talks about the movement that inspired our podcast, the importance of mentoring emerging black talent on the set and why it's good to be "the dumbest person in the room" (her words, not ours!). Then, take notes as she breaks down the growing trend of "calls" for diverse talent by employers.

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

Sista Brunch

06/23/20 • 37 min

Our conversation with Elon Washington will give you LIFE. We talked to Elon in late 2019, and this conversation feels just as relevant today. We talk about the importance of telling Black stories without the white gaze, why it's important to celebrate who we are in the media and how to pace yourself when you have to talk about repesentation all the time. This screenwriter and community organizer has a passion for providing visibility for underrepresented voices. She is the founder of Black Film Allegiance, a virtual platform promoting collaboration and creative opportunity for up-and-coming filmmakers. She's also the Development Manager for Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions where she addresses current and upcoming projects. --- Music Credits: Stock Media provided by AudioKraken / Pond5 Stock Media provided by BenBeats / Pond5

Essence Film Festival Director - Lamonia Brown S4E16

Sista Brunch

08/28/23 • 17 min

In this episode, Sista Brunch associate producer Farida Abdul-Wahab speaks Lamonia Brown, Essence Film Festival Director about her career path.

Lit Agent LGBTQ Advocate Davina Hefflin: Uplifting Diverse Voices

Sista Brunch

03/29/22 • 33 min

Davina Hefflin, TV literary manager at Verve Agency, focuses her career on identifying and empowering a diverse range of voices —including those of the LGBTQ+ community. In this episode, she talks to Anya and Fanshen about working her way up from the mailroom, the importance of mentorship, and what she sees as her mission as an agent.

Entrepreneur Director Producer D’Angela Proctor – S4E14

Sista Brunch

08/15/23 • 17 min

Through her production banner, Undaunted Content, D’Angela Proctor recently produced the films "Line Sisters" and “Keyshia Cole: This is My Story” for Lifetime. Before launching Undaunted Content, Proctor served as the CEO of Justin Baldoni’s Wayfarer Entertainment, a social impact production company focused on branded content. Under Proctor’s leadership, Wayfarer won over 25 awards and honors for its branded content campaigns, including five Telly Awards. In this episode, Sista Brunch associate producer Farida Abdul-Wahab talks with D’Angela about her career transition.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Sista Brunch have?

Sista Brunch currently has 111 episodes available.

What topics does Sista Brunch cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Tv & Film.

What is the most popular episode on Sista Brunch?

The episode title 'The Apollo Theater's Executive Producer Kamilah Forbes - S4E13' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Sista Brunch?

The average episode length on Sista Brunch is 28 minutes.

How often are episodes of Sista Brunch released?

Episodes of Sista Brunch are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Sista Brunch?

The first episode of Sista Brunch was released on Apr 3, 2020.

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