A few months back, we reported that Spotify was looking to help launch and finance podcasts for women of color. Well, the time has come and the platform has selected 10 winners out of more than 18,000 applicants. Three of the women were each given a $10,000 prize to launch their podcasts: Titi Shodiya, Kristina Ogilvie, and Janina Jeff.
All 10 participants were taught by two instructors and a representative from Spotify. The winners list also includes Shonté Daniels, Amanda B, Tiara Darnell, Ivy Le, Doreen Wang, Gabriela Quintana, and Sun H, but Shodiya, Ogilvie, and Jeff stood out. What were their ideas that separated them from the pack?
Spotify Podcast Winners
Janina Jeff
Janina Jeff (Image: Spotify)
In Those Genes, which focuses on genetics and the black community, with cohost Ashley Huderson.
Titi Shodiya
Titi Shodiya (Image: Spotify)
Dope Labs, which looks at the intersection between science and pop culture with cohost Zakiya Whatley
Kristina Ogilvie
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