Spotify And CultureCon Studios Team Up To Launch New Podcast, ‘CultureCon Uncut’ [EXCLUSIVE] – Essence

Today, Spotify and CultureCon Studios announced that they are teaming up to launch an exciting new original podcast series titled CultureCon Uncut, set to debut on Thursday, August 29.

Hosted by Imani Ellis, founder and CEO of CultureCon and The Creative Collective, this video podcast offers an unfiltered look into the lives and careers of Black culture-shifters who have paved their own unique paths. Each week, leading up to CultureCon in New York City on October 5-6, CultureCon Uncut will feature candid conversations with influential leaders, artists, and activists who share the highs, lows, and the difficult journey towards creative success.

“We’re so excited to collaborate with Spotify to amplify journeys of some incredible visionaries,” Ellis said in a statement. “The vulnerability and rawness of each episode is sure to inspire the next generation of world-changing creatives.”

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With CultureCon Uncut, listeners can expect to hear from notable guests such as NAACP Image Award-winner Jay Ellis, New York Times Best-Selling author Elaine Welteroth, celebrity makeup artist Sir John, and Fawn Weaver, the founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest whiskey. This series aims to inspire the next generation of creatives by unpacking powerful stories of perseverance and passion.

“Our newest content arm, CultureCon Studios, is on a mission to amplify Black and Brown creatives’ stories and impact,” said Shareese Bembury-Coakley, Vice President of Partnerships and Business Development at CultureCon. “We’re so excited to partner with Spotify to introduce the first of many exciting audio projects.”