Spotify launches podcast celebrating diversity, equity and inclusion

Spotify is building on its Outside Voices series by launching a new podcast that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.

Hosted by award-winning podcast host, producer, writer, and co-founder of the POC in Audio Directory, Zakiya Gibbons, the Outside Voice podcast spotlights BIPOC professionals who have built equity for businesses and personal brands through programmes that promote their communities. 

Zakiya says: “I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be hosting Spotify’s new ‘Outside Voice’ podcast. As an ‘outside voice’ myself, I’m excited for the opportunity to partner with Spotify and shine a light on BIPOC creatives and marketing leaders.

“These individuals have pushed their businesses and industries forward throughout their impressive careers with stories that showcase the power of diversity, equity and inclusion when it’s done right.”

Created in partnership with Molten Heart, the first season will include guests such as, Voice Behind AI DJ and Head of Cultural Partnerships at Spotify, Xavier “X” Jernigan, founder and CEO of CultureCon & The Creative Collective, Imani Ellis, and Executive VP, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer for Sony Music Group, Tiffany Warren and the chart-topping R&B icon, EGOT winner, and senior coach on The Voice John Legend. 

These guests will discuss their lived experiences that have influenced their professional journey and the work that has moved the needle for their companies. 

“The Outside Voice podcast puts BIPOC professionals centre stage, giving them the mic to share everything from inspiring stories to their everyday challenges – these are the stories we should all be tuning into,” said Tye Comer, Creative Director at Spotify Advertising and Executive Producer of the Outside Voices podcast. “With this new podcast, we’re excited to host a space for these conversations on Spotify to inform and inspire the creative industry to strive for change.” 

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