Episodes will feature empowering stories of strength and creativity as social influencers
Africa Miranda and Kimberly Lachelle lead viewers through a world of discovery
Anew web series chronicling the exploits of two brand influencers and their guests on a road trip through various experiences will launch in November. Co-created and hosted by digital and television personality Africa Miranda and automotive media maven Kimberly Lachelle (editor of SpeedBeautiful.com), the four-part series, entitled " Beautifully Driven ," takes viewers on a three-stop adventure each episode and showcases women who've not only "found their lane" but are boldly defining their destinies. Powered by Kia Motors , "Beautifully Driven" kicks off with singer-songwriters India Shawn and Chantae Cann - two talented musicians who've been grinding on the music scene for over a decade. Los Angeles-born Shawn has worked with top names such as Chris Brown, Diddy-Dirty Money, El Debarge, Keri Hilson and Monica. In 2013, her popular track "I'm Alive" was featured on Solange Knowles' Saint Heron compilation album. Atlanta native Cann started her journey as a background singer for the likes of India Arie and P.J. Morton and, in 2016, went on to release her critically-acclaimed debut album Journey to Golden which reached #1 on the iTunes Jazz Charts and #7 on the Billboard Jazz Charts. Produced and shot in Atlanta by Tomorrow Pictures, the series can be found on BeautifullyDriven.com . A launch party sponsored by Harman Kardon will take place in Atlanta on November 8. "We created 'Beautifully Driven' as a platform to tell interesting stories about amazing women who are overcoming obstacles and living unique lives," says Africa Miranda. "We hope that by showcasing such strong individuals, we'll inspire viewers to have the confidence to follow their heart and pursue their dreams." Adds Kimberly Lachelle: "Africa and I have worked with brands for most of our careers. We've seen firsthand the power that positive content has on shaping consumer opinions and building relationships with key audiences and we're thrilled that Kia Motors USA and Harman Kardon understand this vision as well." "At Kia, we love to challenge consumer 'status quo,'" says James Bell , Director of Communications at Kia Motors America. "Between our back-to-back JDP Initial Quality awards and all-new and German luxury car-slaying Stinger, we know that this is a brand to be reckoned with no matter the previous perception. We LOVE working with influencers that channel that same spirit, so we are excited to partner with Africa and Kimberly on their wonderful launch event. Not only does it support local talent but also provides a platform for us to connect with tomorrow's drivers." "We're excited to partner with Kia Motors USA to bring 'Beautifully Driven' to life," said Bill Wyman , vice president, Global Marketing at HARMAN. "As Kia's premium audio brand of choice, Harman Kardon is all about driving creativity to help elevate experiences for our listeners. We look forward to seeing this series explore the unique stories of resilience and inspiration with Africa and Kimberly behind the wheel."
For more information, visit BeautifullyDriven.com .
ABOUT KIA MOTORS AMERICA Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands and 50 Best Global Green Brands by Interbrand. Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and LPGA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly built in West Point, Georgia. ABOUT HARMAN HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. ABOUT TOMORROW PICTURES The story is in the telling. Tomorrow Pictures is a story driven video content production company. We have been bringing our talent to projects at home and around the globe for 20 years. Our full-service content production company, headquartered in Atlanta, takes concepts to screens both big and small. Whether you need a location or studio production, creative services or post production services, we have the experience and passion to deliver engaging video content for your audience. Everybody has a story ... let us help you tell yours.