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Artivism with Iman Jordan

Iman Jordan 10 episodes Latest Jun 4, 2026

Artivism bridges creativity, spirituality, and social impact — from the inside out. Hosted by Iman Jordan, recipient of the Harry Belafonte Best Song for Social Change Award at the 2025 Grammys, the show shares real conversations with artists living inside the industry, navigating purpose and pressure, healing and hustle. Grounded, urban, and soulful — it’s spirituality for the real world, born from the studio, the struggle, and the stage.

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Elsewhere: Aja Monet on Imagination, Community & Liberation Jun 4, 2026 3919 Grammy-winning artist and ArtWell founder Iman Jordan sits down with acclaimed poet, musician, and activist Aja Monet for a wide-ranging conversation on creativity, consciousness, community, and the role of art in a rapidly changing world.Together, they explore the tension between rhythm and algorithms, the impact of social media on our collective psyche, surrealism as a tool for imaginin

Devin Tracy – Finding Your Sound in Silence May 13, 2026 2645 In this deeply soulful conversation, Devin Tracy joins Artivism to unpack the spiritual side of creativity, trusting divine timing, and the emotional realities of being an artist in today’s world. From growing up singing gospel in Jacksonville, to creating globally loved records through intuition and alignment, Devin opens up about the lessons that shaped him — including isolation, perfec

Figgy Baby - Breaking the Binary: Rethinking Expression, Artistry & Hip Hop Apr 22, 2026 2764 On this episode of Artivism, we sit down with Figgy Baby — an internationally touring artist redefining what it means to exist in hip hop.From freestyling in college cyphers to commanding festival stages, Figgy’s journey is anything but linear. We dive into the realities of building a career from the margins, navigating identity in a genre that hasn’t always made space for it, and the cou

Gavin Turek - Dancing Through the Heavy: Joy, Embodiment, and Staying Open as an Artist Apr 7, 2026 2396 Today’s guest is Gavin Turek—an artist whose presence doesn’t just fill a room, it lifts it. Her performances feel like a full-bodied transmission of joy—rooted in movement, discipline, and emotional truth. But behind that energy is something deeper.In this conversation, we explore what it means to stay open as an artist—especially in seasons that feel heavy.Gavin shares her journey throu

Jair - Consistency, Identity & Virality: Why Your Mindset Matters Most Mar 24, 2026 1883 If you’re an artist, creative, or content creator trying to grow—but struggling to stay motivated and consistent on social media—this episode is for you.I sit down with rising artist Jair—an international voice blending soul, alternative rock, vulnerability, and a modern approach to the digital age.Jair’s journey is a powerful example of what happens when artistry meets consistency. In ju

Adiv - Creator vs Commentator: Artists Speaking Truth in a Noisy World Mar 10, 2026 1996 If you care about creativity, culture, and using your voice in a complicated world, this episode is for YOU.In this episode of Artivism, I sit down with artist, songwriter, and cultural commentator Adiv to talk about what it means to be an artist in a time when the internet rewards reaction but still hungers for meaning.We explore Adiv’s journey from church choirs and songwriting to becom

Gayathri Krishnan - What If You’ve Already "Made It"? Feb 25, 2026 1939 If you’ve ever felt the pressure to “arrive,” this one is for you!In this episode, I sit down with Gayathri Krishnan — a Los Angeles–based singer, songwriter, producer, and music educator whose sound lives at the intersection of soul, neo-soul, R&B, and South Indian Carnatic tradition.We talk about devotion as a creative practice. About vibration as truth. About starting with nothing

Connor Musarra - Break the Cringe. Make the Art. Feb 17, 2026 2561 What if fear — not talent — is the only thing holding you back?If you’re an independent artist navigating social media, AI, burnout, and the pressure to be perfect — this episode is your wake-up call.In this episode of Artivism, I sit down with Connor Musarra, the artist who wrote, produced, and posted a new song every single day for 365 days. No perfection. No label. No waiting.We talk a

KÉO - You Haven’t Defined Success—And That’s the Problem Feb 10, 2026 2902 Who are you as an artist when the old labels, personas, and definitions fall away?In this episode of Artivism, I sit down with KÉO—R&B/pop artist, producer, and wellness practitioner—for a deeply honest conversation about burnout, identity, and the courage it takes to come back to yourself as an artist.KÉO shares her journey from performing behind a persona to shedding old skins, rede

RM47 - Making Art in the Age of Burnout: Is the Digital Age Burning Artists Out? Jan 30, 2026 2109 In this engaging conversation, Iman Jordan explores the intersection of art and activism, discussing the challenges artists face in maintaining creativity amidst burnout and societal pressures. They delve into the making of RM47's project 'Cyber', the financial struggles within the music industry, and the importance of group dynamics in artistic collaboration. The discussion also highligh

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