Culture Raises US

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Culture Raises US episodes

February 23, 2023 DJ CLARK KENT - Reflecting on hip-hop, cultivating taste, and empowering your authentic self
Clark Kent knows himself. You might know him as “God’s Favorite DJ”, or through his iconic production during rap’s golden era, or through his landmark brand collaborations with Nike. We recognize him as a cultivator of taste across all industries and eras he has left his stamp on. Join as Astor and Clark take a walk down memory lane, reflecting on hip-hop’s early pioneers, their time working together at Nike, and how we can leave a lasting legacy as America’s most influential tastemakers.
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1 hr 11 min
February 16, 2023 AMANDA WILLIAMS - Creativity, impact through art, & responding to your calling
Chicago born Amanda Williams embodies the culture of craft. After a successful career as an architect, Amanda took a leap of faith into making art her full time focus. This appetite for risk and self-belief would eventually land her work, Color Theory, in the MoMA. What’s most remarkable about Amanda is her tireless desire to bring awareness to real world problems in hopes of inspiring necessary change. In this episode of Culture Raises Us, Amanda takes the time to unpack it all.
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1 hr 1 min
February 09, 2023 CHRIS HICKS - Black influence, ownership, & Atlanta’s impact in Culture
How do we build culture with integrity? Look no further than Chris Hicks. Former manager for Usher and Executive Vice President of Island Def Jam, Chris Hicks now serves as the Chief Innovation Officer of Quality Control Holdings. On this episode of Culture Raises US, Chris takes us on a deep dive through his journey in the music industry and how his role quickly evolved from shaping artists careers to shaping his community in Atlanta.
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1 hr 3 min
January 22, 2023 Culture Raises US
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.
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1 min