Laiya St. Clair joins The Truth in This Art to share how she crafts culture from behind the mic as a celebrated radio and podcast personality, producer, and voice artist.
St. Clair reflects on her transition from radio to the world of podcasting, exploring how her experiences in DC, Philly, and Baltimore continue to inspire her work. She discusses her passion for amplifying Black stories and voices, and how creative collaborations drive her career—from co-hosting award-winning shows like Questlove Supreme and J.I.L. to managing the St. Clair Collection featuring her father’s photography.
St. Clair details what it means to build lasting community through honest storytelling, and highlights how multi-disciplinary artistry helps to break barriers for Black creators in media. For St. Clair, being a “radio girl turned podcast producer” is about keeping conversations real, joyful, and deeply connected.
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Explore more of St. Clair’s work at stclaircollection.com and follow @laiyasworld on Instagram for updates, conversation, and cultural inspiration.
Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
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