Clarence Avant
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Clarence Avant has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Nov 2025 on School of Hard Knocks. A filmmaker interviewee cites Clarence Avant’s advice ('keep a favor book') as the best career advice received.
Entertainment mogul known as 'the Black Godfather'; Nicole Avant's father.
| Mentioned in | 3 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on School of Hard Knocks |
| Role | Music executive |
What do podcasts say about Clarence Avant?
3 quotes from David Adelman, recorded on School of Hard Knocks and Jamie Kern Lima.
Best piece of advice... was from Clarence Avant.
David Adelman · School of Hard Knocks · · EpisodePortrayed as principled and protective of historical progress: rejects claims of no progress as offensive and a lie.
Jamie Kern Lima · · EpisodeReferred to as the black godfather and an entertainment mogul in a respectful, legacy-focused framing.
Jamie Kern Lima · · Episode
How do different shows talk about Clarence Avant?
2 shows discussed Clarence Avant in these episodes; Jamie Kern Lima leans favorable.
- Jamie Kern Lima — 2 episodes; leans favorable
Portrayed as principled and protective of historical progress: rejects claims of no progress as offensive and a lie.
Four Words That Will Change Your Life + Remembering Today To Truly Live! Pt 2 with Nicole Avant! - School of Hard Knocks — 1 episode
Best piece of advice... was from Clarence Avant.
Asking Millionaires How They Got RICH! (Philadelphia)
Who talks about Clarence Avant on podcasts?
David Adelman brought up Clarence Avant; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Jamie Kern Lima.
- Asking Millionaires How They Got RICH! (Philadelphia) on School of Hard Knocks (Nov 2025) — David Adelman
- Four Words That Will Change Your Life + Remembering Today To Truly Live! Pt 2 with Nicole Avant! on Jamie Kern Lima (Dec 2025)
- The Secret to Your Best Life! Ignite Hope & Embrace the Miracle of Being Alive with Nicole Avant! on Jamie Kern Lima (Dec 2025)
What is Clarence Avant mentioned alongside?
Clarence Avant is most often mentioned alongside Mentorship, The Jamie Kern Lima Show and Jaclyn Avant.
Affiliated with: Mentorship
Mentioned together: The Jamie Kern Lima Show, Jaclyn Avant, jamiekernlima.com, Think You'll Be Happy, Worthy: How to Believe You Are Enough and Transform Your Life for You, Worthybook.com, worthybook.com, Nicole Avant, Dorothy Dandridge, Duke Ellington