Black Effect Podcast Network Welcomes 'Pitch Your Podcast' Winner

The Black Mother Wound Podcast joins the network after winning the contest at the 2025 Black Effect Podcast Festival.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 2:36pm

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iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God's Black Effect Podcast Networks have welcomed 'The Black Mother Wound Podcast' to their network. The program was the winner selected from the 'Pitch Your Podcast' booth at the 2025 Black Effect Podcast Festival. Podcast host Jennifer Arnise says winning the contest was validating and made her feel like the hidden stories of Black women matter.

Why it matters

The Black Effect Podcast Network is a leading platform for amplifying diverse voices in the podcast industry. Welcoming the winner of their 'Pitch Your Podcast' contest helps further their mission of uplifting underrepresented creators and providing them with a larger platform to share their unique perspectives.

The details

The Black Mother Wound Podcast is described as 'a love letter to Black girls who never felt seen or heard by their mothers' and aims to provide the advice and support that the host wished she had when starting her own healing journey. The launch of the new podcast comes ahead of the fourth annual Black Effect Podcast Festival, where the 'Pitch Your Podcast' booth will once again be available for creators to pitch their shows to the network team.

  • The 'Pitch Your Podcast' contest winner was selected at the 2025 Black Effect Podcast Festival.
  • The Black Mother Wound Podcast is launching ahead of the fourth annual Black Effect Podcast Festival, taking place on April 25, 2026.

The players

iHeartMedia

A leading audio media company that owns and operates radio stations and podcasts, including the Black Effect Podcast Network.

Charlamagne Tha God

A media personality and co-founder of the Black Effect Podcast Network, which aims to amplify diverse voices in the podcast industry.

Jennifer Arnise

The host of the newly launched 'The Black Mother Wound Podcast', which was the winner of the 'Pitch Your Podcast' contest at the 2025 Black Effect Podcast Festival.

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What they’re saying

“Winning the 'Pitch your Podcast' contest was so validating and made me feel like my voice and the hidden stories of Black women really matter. This podcast is a love letter to Black girls who never felt seen or heard by their mothers and feels like getting the best advice from your tough but loving big sister and your drunk bestie. It's what I wish I would've had when I started my healing journey.”

— Jennifer Arnise, Podcast Host

What’s next

The 'Pitch Your Podcast' booth will once again be available for creators to pitch their shows to the Black Effect Podcast Network team at the fourth annual Black Effect Podcast Festival on April 25, 2026.

The takeaway

The Black Effect Podcast Network's commitment to amplifying diverse voices and providing a platform for underrepresented creators continues to make a meaningful impact, as evidenced by the launch of 'The Black Mother Wound Podcast' - a show that aims to give voice to the unique experiences of Black women.