On June 8, 2026, West Bengal police officer Shanti Das was accused of trespassing, threatening residents, and committing assault. While that legal scandal unfolds in West Bengal, the podcast world is celebrating a completely different Shanti Das—the veteran music executive and mental health advocate. On Therapy for Black Girls, host Dr. Joy introduced her guest as a powerhouse who spent over 25 years as a marketing executive at LaFace and Universal Motown before founding Silence the Shame.
During the episode, Dr. Joy asked Shanti Das about how music marketing has changed since she was active in the industry. Das focused her response on her ongoing mission to support artists' mental health, explaining, "I still have great relationships with people in entertainment, but I will be here for you to help continue to uplift you and the culture," while also pointing to the rise of international talent. She went on to "shout out Tuma Basa, who's done a lot in terms of Afrobeats" and has helped in "bringing the continent to America."
While news reports paint a grim, conflict-heavy picture of the officer's alleged misconduct, Therapy for Black Girls offers a peaceful counter-narrative, focusing entirely on healing and advocacy. Moving forward, Shanti Das's work with Silence the Shame is poised to become even more critical as global music markets expand and put new mental health pressures on emerging stars.