Praise Odigie Paige on Telling the Story You’re Meant to Tell (Sundance) скачать в хорошем качестве

Praise Odigie Paige on Telling the Story You’re Meant to Tell (Sundance)

What happens when you stop chasing the “right” story — and commit to telling the one that won’t let you go? In this Season 7 pre-launch bonus episode of Sista Brunch, filmmaker Praise Odigie Paige joins us just before the Sundance premiere of her short film Birdie to talk about creative faith, risk, and the long road to trusting your own voice. While Birdie’s selection at Sundance is a powerful milestone, this conversation centers something deeper: the courage it takes to make the film you actually want to see — even when the path there is uncertain. Praise reflects on growing up immersed in storytelling through her mother, the moment she walked away from a medical career to pursue filmmaking, and what it meant to self-fund a quiet, intimate coming-of-age story shot on 35mm film. This episode is a reminder for creatives — especially Black women and Black gender expansive artists — that validation is meaningful, but purpose is essential. What We Talk About: Growing up in a storytelling household and how that shaped Praise’s voice Leaving a pre-med path to pursue filmmaking Why Birdie had to be the story she wanted to tell — not the “smart” one Faith, immigration, and quiet transformation as creative themes Self-funding a short film and taking creative risks in today’s industry What Sundance validation means — and what it doesn’t replace Sista Brunch is a Webby-nominated podcast centering Black women and Black gender-expansive people in film, TV, and media. Through intimate, honest conversations, we share first-person stories about building careers, navigating power, and staying connected to purpose in a demanding industry. Subscribe on YouTube for Season 7 episodes and bonus conversations. Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow us on Instagram: @sistabrunchpodcast If this work resonates, you’re invited to support and join our community via Patreon or Givebutter. #SistaBrunch #BlackWomenFilmmakers #Sundance ✨ Watch or listen to the stories of Black women and Black gender expansive people succeeding in entertainment—listen now at http://www.sistabrunch.com/ 🔔S𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.    / @trujulomedia   🔗 Stay Connected With Us. Instagram (TruJuLo Media):   / trujulomedia   Instagram (Sista Brunch podcast):   / sistabrunchpodcast   Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/trujulomedia Linkedin:   / fanshencox   Website (TruJuLo Media): http://www.trujulo.com/ Website (Sista Brunch podcast): http://www.sistabrunch.com/ 📩 For business inquiries: info@trujulo.com ============================= 🎬Suggested videos for you: ▶️    • Inside Netflix’s ‘Act Your Age’: Empowerin...   ▶️    • Passing for White Isn’t What You Think—My ...   ▶️    • Want to Be a Hollywood Producer? Here’s Wh...   ▶️    • What It’s REALLY Like Being a Hollywood Ca...   ▶️    • How Emmy-Winner Tanya McRae Reinvented Her...   ▶️    • How a Train Ride Led to a Sundance Film - ...   ▶️    • Jacqueline Luckett on Adapting 'Passing Lo...   ================================= ✅ About TruJuLo Media. Welcome to TruJuLo Media! We are a production company that uplifts stories that speak truth, in pursuit of justice in service of love. It's a space for teaching and supporting Black, Brown, Native/Indigenous, Asian filmmakers, podcasters, and content creators. We produce Sista Brunch, a podcast highlighting Black women and Black gender expansive people thriving in entertainment and media. Through industry stories, we celebrate those shaping the future of film, TV, and digital media. Founded by playwright and producer Fanshen Cox, TruJuLo Media champions inclusive storytelling and industry transformation. Fanshen toured nationally with her one-woman show One Drop of Love, produced at Pearl Street Films, and co-authored the Inclusion Rider. For Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: 📩 Email: info@trujulo.com 🔔 Subscribe and explore powerful stories, industry insights, and real experiences from filmmakers and media changemakers!    / @trujulomedia   =================================