This bonus episode is offered in celebration of the final day of Opera Week, 2018. It is also special because the conversation is also on YouTube uncut, and can be seen exclusively at http://theculturesoup.com.

Jaylen Bledsoe, CEO of Bledsoe Global Group became a millionaire by the age of 15. He has been making millions for his client ever since! Talk about #blackexcellence!  And we will.  Find out what Black Single Mom Magic has to do with it! It drops Nov 1. If you are still new to this, listen and subscribe. #theculturesouppodcast

Our premier episode features the story of The Queen of Soul’s Favorite Soprano. Aretha loved Puccini as much as she loved church music and soul, and when she discovered Audrey DuBois Harris mixing classical and gospel on a TV show one day, she just had to contact her. Her heart-felt performance at Franklin’s funeral was one last request fulfilled for The Queen’s family, and when you rewatch with that in mind, you’ll know why she put her whole heart and talent into it. All the way from Montreal, Canada, don’t miss Harris’ story and what’s next for the Julliard alumna...on the first episode of #theculturesouppodcast (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)

Getting to know you...getting to know all about you.  This episode provides context and background on the show, the show's creator and host and what to expect when the show drops Thursday, Oct 25!  That's in only 2 Days!  Are you subscribed?  Listen up... and tell a friend to come along for the journey.