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 Instagram

The 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@wocunite.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Music by Oh Yeah featuring Nyuta

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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 Trailer

The 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 ⁠⁠⁠podcast@wocunite.com⁠⁠⁠.

Find out more about Women of Color Unite: ⁠⁠⁠https://wocunite.org⁠⁠⁠

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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 Instagram

• Matty 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 ⁠⁠podcast@wocunite.com⁠⁠.

Find out more about Women of Color Unite: ⁠⁠https://wocunite.org⁠⁠

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In today's episode, we are joined by three powerhouse actors, Kareem Grimes, Christopher Ammanuel, and Damion Poitier. They share their experiences navigating the entertainment industry as Black actors, including the challenges and rewards of their craft.

Transcript

Links mentioned:

• Kareem Grimes' Scene from All American

• Kareem's Charity: My Friend's House LA

• Christopher's Charity: Inspire the Fire

• Damion's Go Fund Me for Sammi

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 ⁠podcast@wocunite.com⁠.

Find out more about Women of Color Unite: ⁠https://wocunite.org⁠

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Music by Oh Yeah featuring Nyuta

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We’re back with season two of the Women of Color Unite Podcast! Did you miss us?

The Women of Color Unite Podcast: How Hollywood Works… Or Doesn't pulls back the velvet curtain on the entertainment industry: the wins, the wild stories, and the “you can’t make this up” moments that define life behind the scenes. The show brings you real talk from people who live it, love it, and occasionally have to fight it. Each episode dives into creativity, career chaos, and those rare moments when Visibility, Innovation, and Access actually align.

In our premiere episode, we have an illustrious guest, Brenda Gilbert of BRON Studios. Now a board member of Women of Color Unite, Gilbert has produced over 125 projects, including “The Willoughbys” and “Loudmouth.” She joined our hosts, Cheryl L. Bedford and Nicci Freeman, to share her journey from business to film production, the importance of authentic storytelling, and the challenges she faced in the industry.

Links mentioned:

• “Surrounded” trailer

• “Loudmouth” trailer

• “The Willoughbys” trailer

• “Reggie” trailer

• Instagram

• WOCU

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 podcast@wocunite.com.

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Women of Color Unite is finally back with a new season!!! This season Cheryl will be hosting will her good friend Nicci Freeman. They'll be interviewing industry professionals both behind and in front of the camera. You do not want to miss this! So be sure to tune in October 23rd!

On this episode of the Women of Color Unite podcast, Cheryl L. Bedford and Manon de Reeper recap the first season of the WOCU podcast, and reflect on the WGA and SAG strikes so far.

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Links mentioned:

• Billy Porter Says He Has To Sell His House Due To Hollywood Strikes, Slams Disney CEO Bob Iger: ‘F**k You’ (yahoo.com)

• Geena Davis institute studies on colorism

• National institute of health - colorism

• Reaganomics has not worked

• Crutches & spice 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 Manon de Reeper.

If you want to submit questions or responses to any of our episodes - either written or a voice note - you can send them to podcast@wocunite.com.

Find out more about Women of Color Unite: https://wocunite.org

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Music by Oh Yeah featuring Nyuta

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Recorded with Riverside

On this episode of the Women of Color Unite podcast, Cheryl L. Bedford and Manon de Reeper sit down with Dr. Sarah L. Webb to discuss the much avoided topic of Colorism in Hollywood.

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Links mentioned:

• Dr. Sarah L. Webb: https://colorismhealing.com/

• Dr. Sarah L. Webb (@colorismhealing) • Instagram photos and videos

• ‘Diversity Fatigue’? Hollywood Loses 4 DEI Leaders in Less Than 2 Weeks

• Ms. Foundation Releases Landmark Study on Philanthropic Giving for Women and Girls of Color

• Dr. Akosua Lesesne's (@siecretreat) Instagram

• Colorism in Casting Call for 'Straight Outta Compton' NWA Film

The Women of Color Unite Podcast is produced by Nwabata Nnani and edited by Lauren Bonett. It’s hosted by Cheryl L. Bedford and Manon de Reeper.

If you want to submit questions or responses to any of our episodes - either written or a voice note - you can send them to podcast@wocunite.com.

Find out more about Women of Color Unite: https://wocunite.org

Donate to Women of Color Unite: https://wocunite.org/donate

Music by Oh Yeah featuring Nyuta

Follow us on social media: @wocupodcast, @wocuniteorg @manondereeper and @Cheryl_CLBP.

Recorded with Riverside