Singer and actress Jill Scott has announced the launch of her “Jill Scott Presents: J.ill the Podcast,” in partnership with iHeartMedia.
According to the press release, the “intimate talk show-style podcast will feature no-holds-barred conversations on topics around relationships, culture, health, art and everything else that comes with surviving and thriving as a Black woman in today’s world.”
“J.ill the Podcast will spark unfiltered conversations by and for Black women who influence culture and uplift sisterhood,” said Scott. “2020 has been a challenging year for our community, and our hope is that this show will continue to keep our love village connected, entertained and empowered. These are valuable discussions about how we’re feeling and what’s happening in the world today.”
The iHeartRadio Original Podcast will premiere November 18, with new episodes airing every Wednesday.
Joining Scott on the show will be her sister-friends, fellow singer-songwriter Aja Graydon-Dantzler and radio personality Laiya St. Clair. The trio willbring their diverse perspectives to spark unique discussions about today’s most critical issues by engaging in thought-provoking conversations about a variety of topics –- from where they would go if they ever left the U.S. to addressing rumors that have been spread about them to their thoughts on the grind and productivity culture.
“We’re honored to partner with Jill in bringing this important project to life,” said Will Pearson, Chief Operating Officer, iHeartPodcast Network. “The topics that the podcast broaches are critical to today’s cultural dialogue and we look forward to helping deliver these important perspectives to our listeners.”
