Audible has announced a new Audible Original from Kevin Hart, called Kids Make Me Angry, releasing on June 4. The audible is a partial memoir of Hart’s experiences as a father, but will also serve as a survival guide for parents. “I had no blueprint for being a dad, so I had to figure it out on my own,” Hart said in a press release. “And let me tell you, I wasn’t always perfect, but I showed up 100% of the time. In this Audible Original, I am getting real
Audible has recently welcomed four new minority-owned businesses into its Newark, NJ-based Business Attraction Program. The initiative, launched in August 2023, aims to bolster the local economy by supporting startups through financial backing and expert mentorship. Empowering Diverse Founders The focus on minority-owned companies, especially those led by Black women, comes at an important time. Nationally, Black-owned businesses receive one percent of venture funding. Audible’s program seeks to change this disparity by offering each company up to substantial non-dilutive grants of $250,000. These funds are allocated for office space, relocation, and local
Newark-based Audible is offering incentives for creative-tech startups, particularly those with founders of color, to relocate to Harriet Tubman Square in downtown Newark. Audible’s Newark Headquarters The Audible office is based in Newark, the second-most racially diverse municipality in New Jersey. The racial and ethnic makeup of Newark is roughly 50% Black people and 90% people of color. Audible was among the first tech companies to put down roots in Newark, relocating from Wayne, Indiana, in 2007. The office overlooks Harriet Tubman Square and her monument, which Audible helped develop for the
Jessica Clemons, also known as the ‘culture’s psychiatrist,’ has just landed a podcast deal with Audible Original, where she’ll talk about everything from anxiety, bipolar disorder to substance use disorders and how to know when to seek treatment. She described the achievement as a “long time coming” and revealed to her Instagram followers that her interactions with them inspired the podcast. Ms. Clemons, who has developed a reputation for being the bridge between the Black community and mental wellness, also thanked them for trusting her with their own mental health journeys.
