EXCLUSIVE: Lena Waithe, the creator of The Chi, is to take a seat down with a slew of Black creators and actors in a brand new podcast.
Waithe is internet hosting the Legacy Speak podcast, which is able to launch on November 12. The collection is produced by her personal Hillman Grad banner with Lemonada Media overseeing advert gross sales, advertising and distribution.
Lemonada is the corporate behind Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Fail Higher with David Duchovny that additionally signed a cope with Meghan Markle earlier this 12 months.
Every episode will see Waithe interview Black icons, discussing particular tasks of their careers which have served as key moments or milestones of their lives. They are going to dive deep into their journeys, how they’ve shifted narratives, damaged obstacles, and reworked the business from each angle—whether or not on-screen, behind the digital camera, or within the author’s room.
Visitors embrace Sheryl Lee Ralph, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Jada Pinkett Smith, Mara Brock Akil, Jenifer Lewis, and Debbie Allen.
“I’m thrilled to accomplice with Lemonada Media to launch Legacy Speak,” mentioned Waithe. “This present is a lot greater than only a collection of interviews, it’s a celebration of the tales and voices of a few of the most famous Black leaders in leisure — it’s actual, unfiltered conversations about their journeys, challenges, and the legacies they’ve constructed.”
“Lena Waithe is a powerhouse within the leisure business, and her distinctive perspective and storytelling prowess make her the proper host for this groundbreaking podcast,” mentioned Stephanie Wittels Wachs, Lemonada’s Chief Artistic Officer and Co-Founder. “We’re so excited to work with Lena, Rishi and Justin to proceed our mission of bringing these vital and galvanizing conversations to our listeners,” added Co-Founder and CEO Jessica Cordova Kramer.
