Laiya St. Clair Guest

Laiya St. Clair

radio and podcast personality, producer, and voice artist. Laiya St. Clair’s vibrant career in radio, podcast production, and content creation spans nearly 25 years of work highlighting brilliant Black narratives in music, arts, and culture. As co-host, producer, and strategic talent booker for award-winning podcasts like Questlove Supreme, Jill Scott Presents: J.ill the Podcast, and Love + Grit, Laiya emanates a freshness through the airwaves that’s equal parts mischief, whimsy, and unabashed realness.

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#64 - Who Shapes the Culture Behind the Mic? | Laiya St. Clair
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#64 - Who Shapes the Culture Behind the Mic? | Laiya St. Clair

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.Topics Covered:Why controlling your own story matters in today’s media landscapeThe creative journey from radio to podcasting and beyondAmplifying Black voices and building inclusive communitiesUsing art and media to uplift, connect, and inspireExplore more of St. Clair’s work at stclaircollection.com and follow @laiyasworld on Instagram for updates, conversation, and cultural inspiration.