Bola Ogun is a first-generation Nigerian-American writer, director, and producer who made her directorial television debut last year on Ava Duvernay’s Queen Sugar.

If you’re early in your career, how can you keep working in an industry when your paychecks are small—or aren’t coming regularly? How do you navigate on-set politics?

Kelly Edwards’ experience shows us what can happen when you ask for what you want, stay open to new opportunities and create strong networks.

Malarie Howard is a Los Angeles-based screenwriter and musician who grew up as the only Black girl in various WASPY communities, listening to Christian screamo rock, singing opera, and writing fan-fiction.