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On Story
A Conversation with Felicia Henderson
Season 10
Episode 6
This week on "On Story," hear from writer and producer Felicia D. Henderson on her 25-year television career, which includes "Family Matters," "Soul Food," "Sister Sister," and "The Quad," as well as current hits "The Punisher" and "Empire." Henderson discusses navigating the shift from writer to showrunner, finding inspiration in everyday life, and exploring relationships through film.
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