In today's episode we chat with The Ex-Wives Club Director Jazmine Nichelle and Producer/Editor Jendayi Omowale.Be sure to follow WOCU on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠ to watch our vertical series 'The Ex-Wives Club!⁠Episode Transcript⁠.Watch the video version of The Ex-wives Club BTS on Youtube.The Women of Color Unite Podcast is produced by Nwabata Nnani and edited by Lauren Bonett. It’s hosted by Cheryl L. Bedford and Nicci Freeman.If you want to submit responses to any of our episodes - either written or a voice note - you can send them to ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠. Find out more about Women of Color Unite: ⁠⁠⁠https://wocunite.org⁠⁠⁠Donate to Women of Color Unite: ⁠⁠⁠https://wocunite.org/donate⁠⁠⁠Music by Oh Yeah featuring Nyuta Follow us on social media: @wocupodcast, @wocuniteorg @gypsycarpetbagger and @Cheryl_CLBP.

We're back!! On June 25th, the WOCU Podcast will be dropping a new season. This time around, Cheryl and Nicci will be chatting with the women behind WOCU's new vertical series 'The Ex-Wives Club.'From the writers to the producers and many women in between, you'll get an inside look at the making of our series. Be sure to follow WOCU, so you can catch the series when it drops June 22nd on socials.TiktokIGThe Women of Color Unite Podcast is produced by Nwabata Nnani and edited by Lauren Bonett. It’s hosted by Cheryl L. Bedford and Nicci Freeman.If you want to submit responses to any of our episodes - either written or a voice note - you can send them to ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠. Find out more about Women of Color Unite: ⁠⁠⁠https://wocunite.org⁠⁠⁠Donate to Women of Color Unite: ⁠⁠⁠https://wocunite.org/donate⁠⁠⁠Music by Oh Yeah featuring Nyuta Follow us on social media: @wocupodcast, @wocuniteorg @gypsycarpetbagger and @Cheryl_CLBP.

Joining us today in our season finale is industry whistleblower Whitney Davis.Article:‘CBS Has a White Problem’ The Women of Color Unite Podcast is produced by Nwabata Nnani and edited by Lauren Bonett. It’s hosted by Cheryl L. Bedford and Nicci Freeman.⁠The transcript for this episode will be available the day following the airdate.⁠If you want to submit responses to any of our episodes - either written or a voice note - you can send them to ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠. Find out more about Women of Color Unite: ⁠⁠⁠https://wocunite.org⁠⁠⁠Donate to Women of Color Unite: ⁠⁠⁠https://wocunite.org/donate⁠⁠⁠Music by Oh Yeah featuring Nyuta Follow us on social media: @wocupodcast, @wocuniteorg @gypsycarpetbagger and @Cheryl_CLBP.

Film productions are massive machines with one million moving parts all kept organized by the 1st AD (First Assistant Director) .Today we are joined by four 1st ADs who have coordinated sets ranging from small commercial shoots to multi-million dollar productions.The Women of Color Unite Podcast is produced by Nwabata Nnani and edited by Lauren Bonett. It’s hosted by Cheryl L. Bedford and Nicci Freeman.⁠The transcript for this episode will be available the day following the airdate.⁠If you want to submit responses to any of our episodes - either written or a voice note - you can send them to ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠. Find out more about Women of Color Unite: ⁠⁠⁠https://wocunite.org⁠⁠⁠Donate to Women of Color Unite: ⁠⁠⁠https://wocunite.org/donate⁠⁠⁠Music by Oh Yeah featuring Nyuta Follow us on social media: @wocupodcast, @wocuniteorg @gypsycarpetbagger and @Cheryl_CLBP.

Today's episode will be helmed by award-winning journalist Mary C. Curtis as she interviews Ben Watkins, the creator and showrunner of the crime thriller 'Cross', starring Aldis Hodge. Season 2 of 'Cross' premieres on February 11th on Prime Video.Links: - Mary C. Curtis' Instagram- Ben Watkins' Instagram- Blue Monday Productions Instagram- Prime Video InstagramThe Women of Color Unite Podcast is produced by Nwabata Nnani and edited by Lauren Bonett. It’s hosted by Cheryl L. Bedford and Nicci Freeman.⁠The transcript for this episode will be available the day following the airdate.⁠If you want to submit responses to any of our episodes - either written or a voice note - you can send them to ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠. Find out more about Women of Color Unite: ⁠⁠⁠https://wocunite.org⁠⁠⁠Donate to Women of Color Unite: ⁠⁠⁠https://wocunite.org/donate⁠⁠⁠Music by Oh Yeah featuring Nyuta Follow us on social media: @wocupodcast, @wocuniteorg @gypsycarpetbagger and @Cheryl_CLBP.

Today we are joined by Divas with Disabilities--Tameka Citchen-Spruce, Zazel-Chavah O'Garra and Samiyah Muhammed. They discuss the ups and downs of navigating life and the entertainment industry with disabilities and how Hollywood often gets it wrong when it comes to representing women of color with disabilities. These Divas are making great strides to bring factual representation to the screen and stage for themselves and other divas with disabilities! Links mentioned:Tameka Citchen-SpruceDivas in the CitySamiyah's YoutubeDating While DisabledZazel-Chavah O’GarraThe transcript for this episode will be available the day following the airdate.⁠The Women of Color Unite Podcast is produced by Nwabata Nnani and edited by Lauren Bonett. It’s hosted by Cheryl L. Bedford and Nicci Freeman.If you want to submit responses to any of our episodes - either written or a voice note - you can send them to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Find out more about Women of Color Unite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://wocunite.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate to Women of Color Unite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://wocunite.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by Oh Yeah featuring Nyuta Follow us on social media: @wocupodcast, @wocuniteorg @gypsycarpetbagger and @Cheryl_CLBP.

For every article, interview or story, there is a publicist working behind the scenes to shape, control, and promote the public perception of a celebrity, film, or brand. They are the vital link between talent and the media, ensuring a consistent and positive narrative in the highly competitive entertainment world.Today we are joined by veteran Hollywood publicists Lana Walker and Amy Malone who have worked behind the scenes for some of the biggest names in the industry.The Women of Color Unite Podcast is produced by Nwabata Nnani and edited by Lauren Bonett. It’s hosted by Cheryl L. Bedford and Nicci Freeman.⁠The transcript for this episode will be available the day following the airdate.⁠If you want to submit responses to any of our episodes - either written or a voice note - you can send them to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠. Find out more about Women of Color Unite: ⁠⁠https://wocunite.org⁠⁠Donate to Women of Color Unite: ⁠⁠https://wocunite.org/donate⁠⁠Music by Oh Yeah featuring Nyuta Follow us on social media: @wocupodcast, @wocuniteorg @gypsycarpetbagger and @Cheryl_CLBP.

Behind every jaw-dropping action sequence are the professionals risking everything without the spotlight. Today, we are joined by three of the industry's busiest stunt performers, coordinators, and agents.Links mentioned:- Angela Meryl's ⁠Instagram⁠- Eddie Perez's Instagram- Noelle Kim's InstagramThe transcript for this episode will be available the day following the airdate.⁠The Women of Color Unite Podcast is produced by Nwabata Nnani and edited by Lauren Bonett. It’s hosted by Cheryl L. Bedford and Nicci Freeman.If you want to submit responses to any of our episodes - either written or a voice note - you can send them to ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠. Find out more about Women of Color Unite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://wocunite.org⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate to Women of Color Unite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://wocunite.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by Oh Yeah featuring Nyuta Follow us on social media: @wocupodcast, @wocuniteorg @gypsycarpetbagger and @Cheryl_CLBP.

Bill Duke is an award-winning actor, director, producer, and humanitarian whose career has shaped American film and television for over five decades. Known for his commanding on-screen presence in classics like Predator, Commando, and American Gigolo, Duke is equally celebrated behind the camera, directing landmark projects such as Deep Cover, A Rage in Harlem, and Sister Act 2. A pioneer of Black storytelling in Hollywood, he has championed representation, mentored emerging filmmakers, and founded the Duke Media Foundation to equip young people with media and financial literacy skills. His contributions have earned him numerous honors, including recognition from the Directors Guild of America and appointments to national arts commissions. A true multi-hyphenate, Bill Duke continues to influence culture through his creative work, advocacy, and commitment to empowering future generations.Links mentioned:- Bill Duke's Instagram- Menace Trailer- Commando Trailer- Short Film TrailerTranscriptThe Women of Color Unite Podcast is produced by Nwabata Nnani and edited by Lauren Bonett. It’s hosted by Cheryl L. Bedford and Nicci Freeman.If you want to submit responses to any of our episodes - either written or a voice note - you can send them to ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠. Find out more about Women of Color Unite: ⁠⁠⁠https://wocunite.org⁠⁠⁠Donate to Women of Color Unite: ⁠⁠⁠https://wocunite.org/donate⁠⁠⁠Music by Oh Yeah featuring Nyuta Follow us on social media: @wocupodcast, @wocuniteorg @gypsycarpetbagger and @Cheryl_CLBP.

In today’s episode, we’re bringing you an extraordinary lineup of trailblazing directors whose vision, craft, and boundary-breaking work have shaped film and television for decades. These storytellers haven’t just created iconic films and TV—they’ve opened doors, shifted culture, and inspired future generations of filmmakers.The transcript for this episode will be available the day following the airdate.⁠Links mentioned:Oz Scott InstagramMatty Rich's Instagram The Women of Color Unite Podcast is produced by Nwabata Nnani and edited by Lauren Bonett. It’s hosted by Cheryl L. Bedford and Nicci Freeman.If you want to submit responses to any of our episodes - either written or a voice note - you can send them to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠. Find out more about Women of Color Unite: ⁠⁠https://wocunite.org⁠⁠Donate to Women of Color Unite: ⁠⁠https://wocunite.org/donate⁠⁠Music by Oh Yeah featuring Nyuta Follow us on social media: @wocupodcast, @wocuniteorg @gypsycarpetbagger and @Cheryl_CLBP.