NEW YORK — Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/podcasts) is the best place to discover audio stories that entertain, inform, and inspire. Millions of people worldwide listen every day and are looking for their next favorite show.
At Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shefik-presents-invocation-the-journey-continues/id1519561309), media personality Shefik launches audio content — packaged as a podcast — from his self-produced multimedia series, "Shefik presents Invocation" (https://invocation.co). He uses this media platform to amplify the voices and acknowledge the thought patterns of people across a variety of ages, ethnicities, occupations, creeds, and belief systems.
"I am excited about expanding my audience with Apple Podcasts," says Shefik.
Use the Apple Podcasts app on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with the latest version of iOS or iPadOS, on your Mac with macOS Catalina, or on your Apple TV. You can also listen to Apple Podcasts on your Apple Watch. By default, when you charge your Apple Watch, podcasts that you subscribe to sync to your Apple Watch. Once you find a podcast that you love (such as "Shefik presents Invocation"), subscribe to it, and you will automatically receive any future episodes. Plus, thanks to iCloud, you can start listening on one device and finish on another.
For the launch of "Shefik presents Invocation" at Apple Podcasts, audio content features His Royal Highness Prince Emanuele Filiberto (Crown Prince of Italy and grandson of Umberto II, the Last King of Italy); 5-time Grammy Award winner Dionne Warwick; Tony Award winner and 4-time Grammy Award nominee Melba Moore; legendary recording artist Sonny Turner (Former Lead Singer, The Platters); musician and bandleader Tito Puente Jr.; drag queen and recording artist Peppermint (Finalist, "RuPaul's Drag Race" (Season 9)); newscaster Dan Bazile; physician and board-certified surgeon Dr. Hassan Tetteh; recording artist M.C. El Bee; and fashion designer Yolanda Franklin-Moore; as well as a multitude of other high-profile celebrities. Additional content will be added frequently.
"Shefik presents Invocation" is a mesmerizing and thought-provoking journey through musical discovery and appreciation that spans the decades. Content includes video footage, and its audio is severed and packaged as a conceptual radio show — currently broadcast on 23 terrestrial radio stations and frequencies throughout the United States — as well as a podcast, under the title "Shefik presents Invocation: The Journey Continues". Each episode, produced by Shefik, highlights one relatable focal point, encompassing a unique thematic concept that invigorates the audience with creative impact. The content is oftentimes aligned with Shefik's various philanthropic endeavors and alliances with non-profit organizations.
Top recording artists, actors, business executives, politicians, community leaders, and other special guests are invited to offer their own commentary on a given topic, as a supplement to Shefik's engaging mindset. The content's main online hub at https://invocation.co serves as a conduit for discussion of the content, while featuring related videos and auxiliary content. As of this writing, "Shefik presents Invocation" has won over 40 industry awards (for audio, video, and website), many of which were awarded at the highest level.
The journey continues right here and everywhere.
About Shefik
Celebrating over 20 years in the entertainment and technology industries, Shefik (https://shefik.info) is an accomplished industry insider, who has appeared on MTV, SiriusXM, PBS, BET, network television, and in print media, as well as internationally on TRT World (Turkish Radio and Television Corporation, based in Istanbul, Turkey). He has held senior-level positions at many Fortune 500 companies and celebrated brands, including IBM, NBCUniversal, MTV World, Merck, Merriam-Webster, and Wolters Kluwer. A seasoned pro in social media with a career background as a Lead Architect and Senior Web Developer, Shefik is on the cutting edge of new media. As a videographer and producer, his work has been featured in television broadcasts and video productions for TIME magazine, The Washington Center, "Unsung" (TV One), and Broadway World. Additionally, his photography has been featured in print and online publications, such as Daily Mail (based in United Kingdom), Harvard Kennedy School Magazine, Playbill, and China Press. He is currently the Executive Producer and Host of the nationally syndicated radio show "Shefik presents Invocation" (https://invocation.co), which is broadcast on 23 terrestrial radio stations and frequencies throughout the United States, as well as the internationally syndicated video series of the same name, via Amazon and other notable outlets.
Media Contacts
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Last Updated: April 2, 2026
