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

Felicia D. Henderson has built a career most writers only dream of — and she’s still expanding.

In this episode of Sista Brunch , the Emmy-nominated writer, director, and showrunner joins us for a grounded, honest conversation about what it really takes to build longevity in television 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.

We talk about her directorial debut, The Rebel Girls , a short film that has screened and won at festivals across the country, and the significance of being honored with the Best Live Action Shor Award by the African American Film Critics Association . But this conversation goes deeper than accolades.

It’s about creative agency, timing, and trusting yourself when the path forward isn’t linear. 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.

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. Save this episode.

Sit with it. And come back to it when you need clarity.