Culture Raises US

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 Raises Us, Simone Griffin Taylor bridges that divide, showing us how aligning finances with spiritual values creates wholeness, not conflict.

She shares her own journey of blending spiritual awakening with financial growth, revealing how mo...

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 reflective episode of Culture Raises Us, Marquita Moore of How I Grew Today shares wisdom on relearning stillness, discerning God’s leading, and protecting spiritual sensitivity in a world that thrives on distraction.

Marquita speaks candi...

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 life to amplifying stories that show the full spectrum of Black love, family, healing, and entrepreneurship.

In this soul-stirring episode of Culture Raises Us, host Astor Chambers sits down with Codie to unpack the movement behind the media. From navigati...

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 and how those choices shape our stories.

Grace draws from her own journey of failed relationships and personal transformation to explain why we often choose from loneliness, habit, or old wounds rather than from alignment and self-worth....

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 endless “more”—more money, more status, more things—Simone challenges us to define our own enough number: that personal sweet spot where joy, purpose, and security meet.

She opens up about her own journey of learning to advocate for sala...

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 infrastructure. With billions of lives shaped daily by invisible lines of code, the responsibility of developers is nothing short of spiritual.

Julian reveals why most software today is built from fear, profit, or ego—and why only a small fraction ...

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,” Will has used his platform to remind us that culture begins within. In this powerful conversation with host Astor Chambers...

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, and powerless—and why breaking that silence is a radical act of freedom.

She addresses the different conditioning men and women face around money, shares her own story of moving from debt to financial freedom, and reveals how surrender, self-adv...

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, hide our emotions, and perform perfection. But as Grace reminds us, true intimacy, healing, and connection begin when we allow ourselves to be seen.

She shares practical ways to practice vulnerability, from listening without preparing a...

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 culture that rewards false images, curated perfection, and quick wins, telling the truth isn’t just radical—it’s spiritual warfare.

Marquita breaks down how deception erodes not only the individual but also the lives of everyone connected to i...

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 Group with an exclusive deal at Tyler Perry Studios, she has dedicated her career to amplifying authentic stories that shape culture.

In this episode of Culture Raises Us, host Astor Chambers dives deep with Deniese about her journey from Las Vegas to Broo...

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 and the way he approaches digital storytelling. What began as a simple project turned into a viral milestone, proving that authenticity wrapped in creativity can ripple through culture far more powerfully than chasing algorithms.

Julian s...

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 first. She opens up about the moments when she moved without His guidance, the painful consequences that followed, and the profound lessons lear...

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 assignment? In this thought-provoking episode of Culture Raises Us, AI expert Julian Reeves joins to explore how faith, purpose, and spiritual grounding must guide the future of innovation.

Julian shares what it feels like when building technol...

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 the founder of C Media and a former Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer for the Recording Academy (Grammys), Valeisha has consistently championed voices and communities that have been strategically undervalued.

In this powerful conversa...

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. From the “what if” thinking that fuels anxiety to the childhood patterns that keep us in cycles of toxic familiarity, Kenny reframes stress as something we can confront, understand, and rewire rather than simply endure.

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 connect in their closest relationships. From emotional suppression learned in childhood to the weight of the “provider” and “protector” labels, Grace breaks down the cultural programming that keeps intimacy taboo for m...

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-Star Weekend, the Grammys, and beyond that once commanded collective attention but are now at risk of losing their impact.

Kenny and Astor explore why over-commercialization, poor preparation, and a KPI-driven approach have diluted the m...

In this inspiring episode of Culture Raises Us, multi-Grammy Award-winning producer Warryn Campbell sits down with host Astor Chambers to share a timeless truth: before you can make your mark on the world, you must know yourself inside and out.

From his early beginnings to becoming one of the most respected names in music, Warryn has worked with icons across genres—Mary Mary, Kanye West, Alicia Keys, and more—but he cre...