The Culture Plug
Commanding the Room Without Commanding the Spotlight
The most effective hosts understand that presence is stewardship. -Element Everest-Blanks
As The Culture Plug, Element Everest-Blanks bring cultural fluency, precision, and restraint to live experiences, ensuring events feel cohesive, energized, and intentional. From high-visibility cultural programming to institutional gatherings, she guides the flow of the room while honoring the people, stories, and culture being presented.
Selected Engagements
• Marcus Performing Arts Center
•Summer of Soul & Groove Theory
• Local & Global festivals, and public-facing experiences
Element's Perspective
“Culture doesn’t need to be amplified louder. It needs to be handled correctly.” - Element Everest-Blanks
Why book Element as your Event Host
“Element brings a unique voice and vision to this partnership. Her work as a cultural connector aligns well with MPAC’s mission to celebrate diversity through the performing arts, and we’re thrilled to welcome her as a partner in elevating our programming this season,”
-Lory Bowman, MPAC Vice President of Marketing & Communications.
"Notable Interviews"
Conversations with icons, innovators, and culture shapers from around the world.
Cultural Icons & Industry Legends
Killer Mike | Marlon Wayans | Bill Bellamy | Donnell Rawlings |Jay Pharoah | Godfrey | T.K. Kirkland | Kurtis Blow | Jimmy Jam | Wynton Marsalis | Bob James | Big Freedia | Renee Elise Goldsberry | Frank Gatson |
Dr. D’Wayne Edwards | Sherri Shepherd
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Grammy-Nominated & Critically Acclaimed Artists
Kamasi Washington | Tank and the Bangas | Esperanza Spalding | Yola | Moonchild | Mereba | Sa-Roc | Bilal | Hozier | Rico Love | Baby Rose | Infinity Song | Dawn Richard | Madison McFerrin | Danielle Ponder | Ama Lou | Flyana Boss | Jean Dawson | Cakes Da Killa | Halima |LaRussell | Fly Anakin | Lady London | H31R | Kassa Overall | 7xveTheGenius | Rae Khalil
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Emerging Voices & Culture Shifters
Tianna Esperanza | Chiild | Marzz | Haviah Mighty | Amanda Reifer | The Shindellas | Bathe | Q | Qing Madi | Ofili | Nnamdi | Midas The Jagaban | Silas Short | Kipp Stone | Chuck Strangers | Buffalo Nichols | B-Free | Grace Weber | Khemist | Ritchie | Mick Jenkins | Christian Johnson | Lavi$h | Daisha McBride | Seafood Sam | King Willonius | Twan Mack|
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Entrepreneurs, Thought Leaders & Innovators
Bryant Terry | Dr. Lashay Harvey | Dazayah Walker | Nyla Hayes | Mychal