Avery Kelley & Peabody Winner Salena Rochester on the Power of Unscripted Content

Dive into an insightful episode of Sista Brunch as we partner once again with Black Girls Film Camp to bring you a conversation with the dynamic Salena Rochester.
A Peabody award-winning producer, Salena shares her extensive experience in television, producing everything from "The Real Housewives" to groundbreaking documentaries like "The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks."
Joined by co-host Avery Kelley, an alum of Black Girls Film Camp, Salena discusses the intricacies of working in both scripted and unscripted TV, reveals the secrets behind successful casting, and offers invaluable advice for young Black women aspiring to make their mark in the industry. Tune in to hear how Salena is transitioning from executive to creator, aiming to shape the future of TV with her unique projects.
IG Profiles:
Interview Host: @fanshencox
Black Girls Film Camp Alumni Co-host: @askaveryk
Guest:@salenaroc
Alumni Co-hosts from @blackgirlsfilmcamp
Editor: @ekulnesta
DP & Colorist: @kholih
Audio recordists: @msgoodygudi @winstorm68
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TruJuLo's founder is Fanshen Cox. She is a Black, Jamaican, Cherokee, Blackfeet and Danish playwright, producer, executive producer, actor and development executive working in Hollywood. She spent 7 years traveling across the country presenting her one-woman show One Drop of Love (www.onedropoflove.org/) and worked as a producer and development executive at Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's production company, Pearl Street Films, for 6 years. Fanshen is the co-author of the Inclusion Rider, along with Kalpana Kotagal and Color of Change.
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