Shawn Pipkin's guest appearances

Shawn Pipkin

Sista Brunch

Alex Newell

Darrien Michele Gipson

Susan Lewis

Hanelle Culpepper

Kelly Edwards

Rae Benjamin

Michelle Crenshaw

Christena Pyle

Bola Ogun

Tatiana Lee

Jenise Whitehead

Kady Kamakaté

Malarie Howard

Redelia Shaw

Cheryl Bedford

OwlTail

Faye Baker

News about actresses fighting the Hollywood power imbalance have dominated the headlines for years, but how are women behind the camera protected?  In part 2 of our series with TIME'S UP, veteran stunt choreographer La Faye Baker and 1st AD/Director Shawn Pipkin join hosts Fanshen Cox and Anya Adams to talk about improving safety for women behind the camera, navigating (and dismantling) toxic workplace environments, bullying and verbal/emotional harassment on set, colorism and the power of speaking up for fellow crew.

News about actresses fighting the Hollywood power imbalance have dominated the headlines for years, but how are women behind the camera protected? In part 2 of our series with TIME'S UP, veteran stunt choreographer La Faye Baker and 1st AD/Director Shawn Pipkin join hosts Fanshen Cox and Anya Adams to talk about improving safety for women behind the camera, navigating (and dismantling) toxic workplace environments, bullying and verbal/emotional harassment on set, colorism and the power of speaking up for fellow crew.

TIME'S UP X SISTA BRUNCH Limited Series - La Faye Baker and Shawn Pipkin: Protecting Women Behind the Scenes

We're back with a new season of truth-telling and celebrating with hosts Fanshen Cox and Anya Adams!First up with our hosts is an original "Sista Brunch-er," Shawn Pipkin! Shawn is a 1st AD and director whose list of credits include Grey's Anatomy and Greenleaf. She's also a Directors Guild of America committee member.Shawn talks about the movement that inspired our podcast, the importance of mentoring emerging black talent on the set and why it's good to be "the dumbest person in the room" (her words, not ours!). Then, take notes as she breaks down the growing trend of "calls" for diverse talent by employers.

We're back with a new season of truth-telling and celebrating with hosts Fanshen Cox and Anya Adams! First up with our hosts is an original "Sista Brunch-er," Shawn Pipkin! Shawn is a 1st AD and director whose list of credits include Grey's Anatomy and Greenleaf. She's also a Directors Guild of America committee member. Shawn talks about the movement that inspired our podcast, the importance of mentoring emerging black talent on the set and why it's good to be "the dumbest person in the room" (her words, not ours!). Then, take notes as she breaks down the growing trend of "calls" for diverse talent by employers.

UPM/Director Shawn Pipkin: "It's okay to not know everything."