In this episode of Text Me When You're Outside, host Brandon McEachern sits down with Imani Ellis, founder of CultureCon and The Creative Collective. From her creative roots in Atlanta to making waves as a publicist in New York City, Imani shares how community, courage, and authenticity shaped her journey. She dives into the inspiration behind CultureCon, the evolving role of publicists, and how AI is influencing creativity.

With the festival scene changing fast, we had to pivot. In this episode, Marcus and Brandon break down what went down with this year’s Broccoli City Festival. From major artist tours flooding the summer to political shifts causing real pressure in the DC area, we knew the traditional July setup wasn’t gonna cut it.So we flipped the script. This year, BCF DC Weekend is reimagined across three epic days:🎤 Friday, Aug 8 – Coco Butter Party w/ Trap Karaoke🎉 Saturday, Aug 9 – Broccoli City Block Party @ Bullpen DC🏟️ Sunday, Aug 10 – Chris Brown & Friends @ Nats Park We talk about why we made the switch, how we’re still bringing the same impact (if not more), and what fans can expect from this fresh new format.

CURATED by Live Nation’s Shavonne Dargan & Soukee Van Orden join us for a powerful conversation on breaking barriers in entertainment, building impactful brand partnerships, and the journey that led them to where they are today. Tune in for an inspiring discussion with two industry leaders 🎧✨