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Podcast

Culture Raises US

110 episodesLatest Aug 23, 2026
Recorded in United States of AmericaEnglishSociety & Culture
Culture Raises US. It isn’t just something we’re impacted by, it’s also something we can impact. As empowered stewards of Culture, it’s time to get smart on how we can continue influencing society while breaking new grounds. On Culture Raises US, Astor Chambers invites you to join for honest, insightful, and challenging conversations with pioneering cultivators across music, fashion, tech, sports, art, and entertainment.

Episodes

  1. Introducing: Born To The Game Podcast | Shaya Bryant: Daughter of Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, Sister of Kobe, On Her Untold Story (Part 1)

    What's it really like growing up as the daughter of an NBA player and the sister of a global icon? Shaya Bryant — daughter of NBA and European league legend Joe "Jellybean" Bryant…

    01:05:44
  2. Culture Convo | Micro Honesty: Building Love Through Truth | Grace Harry

    In this illuminating episode of Culture Raises Us, Grace Harry explores the practice of “micro honesty”—small truths that prevent big breakdowns in love, friendships, and community…

    14:25
  3. Culture Convo | Spirituality & Financial Alignment: Money as Energy | Simone Griffin Taylor

    For too long, we’ve been told that money and spirituality live in two separate worlds—one about survival, the other about higher purpose. In this enlightening episode of Culture Ra…

    14:03
  4. Culture Convo | The Small Voice in the Noise: Hearing God Clearly | Marquita Moore

    In a culture overflowing with noise—social media opinions, cultural pressures, even the good demands of family and work—how do we make space to hear God’s whisper? In this reflecti…

    11:38
  5. Codie Elaine Oliver Interview | Lead With Love & Own Your Story

    Codie Elaine Oliver is a master builder of culture, community, and visibility. As the co-creator of the Black Lovedocuseries and founder of BlackLove.com, Codie has dedicated her l…

    35:35
  6. Culture Convo | Rebooting Our Life Picker: Choosing With Intention | Grace Harry

    In this insightful episode of Culture Raises Us, Grace Harry returns to talk about what she calls “rebooting our life picker”—the choices we make about who we allow into our lives…

    16:21
  7. Culture Convo | Finding Financial Fulfillment: Redefining ‘Enough’ | Simone Griffin Taylor

    In this powerful conversation on Culture Raises Us, financial coach Simone Griffin Taylor reframes what it truly means to live a fulfilled financial life. Instead of chasing endles…

    14:22
  8. Culture Convo | The Spiritual Responsibility of Software Creators | Julian Reeves

    In this thought-provoking episode of Culture Raises Us, AI expert Julian Reeves challenges us to see software creators not just as coders, but as modern-day builders of culture and…

    09:55
  9. Will Catlett Interview | Self-Love, Joy & Redefining Culture from Within

    Will Catlett is more than an actor and producer—he’s a storyteller of spirit, resilience, and truth. From Charm City Kingsand Love Is_ to his mentorship program “Wisdom Like Water,…

    37:58
  10. Culture Convo | Keep Quiet, Remain Broke: Breaking the Silence on Money | Simone Griffin Taylor

    Why is talking about money still such a taboo? In this candid episode of Culture Raises Us, Simone Griffin Taylor unpacks how silence around money keeps people broke, uninformed, a…

    17:23
  11. Culture Convo | The Power of Vulnerability: Redefining Strength | Grace Harry

    In this moving episode of Culture Raises Us, Grace Harry—the Joy Strategist—unpacks why vulnerability is not weakness but profound strength. Too often we’re told to mask our fears,…

    08:46
  12. Culture Convo | Keeping It Real: Truth, Faith & Living Without the Mask | Marquita Moore on

    In this powerful episode of Culture Raises Us, Marquita Moore of How I Grew Today returns to speak boldly about deception, integrity, and the cost of living with masks. In a cultur…

    10:27
  13. Deniese Davis Interview | Innovation, Ownership & Building Culture Through Authentic Stories

    Deniese Davis has always been ahead of her time. From producing The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl alongside Issa Rae, to co-founding ColorCreative, to building Reform Media G…

    40:54
  14. Culture Convo | The Adobe Moment: Authenticity & Impact | Julian Reeves

    In this inspiring episode of Culture Raises Us, AI expert and storyteller Julian Reeves reflects on his unexpected “Adobe moment”—a creative breakthrough that reshaped his career a…

    07:45
  15. Culture Convo | Bring God Into It All:Trust, Surrender & Grace | Marquita Moore

    In this heartfelt conversation of Culture Raises Us, Marquita Moore of How I Grew Today reminds us that ambition and independence often push us to act fast—but without asking God f…

    13:27
  16. Culture Convo | Divine Assignment in the Age of AI | Julian Reeves

    AI is no longer a concept—it’s here, shaping the way we live, work, and even think. But with great power comes an even greater question: can technology itself be part of a divine a…

    10:12
  17. Valeisha Butterfield Interview | Trust Your Gut, Tell the Truth & Own Your Story

    Valeisha Butterfield has spent her career at the intersection of culture, politics, entertainment, and business—leading global initiatives while never losing sight of her truth. As…

    37:36
  18. Culture Convo | Stress Is the Boogeyman: Facing What’s Not Real |Kenny Mac

    In this eye-opening episode of Culture Raises Us, Kenny Mac joins us to dismantle the myths we’ve built around stress and why so much of what we carry isn’t real—it’s imagined. Fro…

    15:49
  19. Culture Convo | Men, Intimacy & the Myths Holding Us Back | Grace Harry

    In this vulnerable and necessary episode of Culture Raises Us, Grace Harry returns to unpack the layers of intimacy—beyond the purely physical—and why so many men struggle to truly…

    17:58
  20. Culture Convo | The Rise & Fade of Tentpole Moments: Culture, Timing & Protecting What Matters | Kenny Mac

    In this insightful episode of Culture Raises Us, Kenny Mac returns to break down the shifting landscape of cultural “tentpole” events—those iconic moments like the Super Bowl, All-…

    16:11
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