(HOUSTON, Jan. 27, 2026) — Pillars of Change, LLC (POC), a media company, launches today as a purpose-driven content studio that turns powerful storytelling into measurable social impact. From podcasts and immersive experiences to digital applications, the studio is built on a simple premise: content should do more than inform and inspire—it should fund change for the communities most affected by injustice.

Founder and Executive Producer H.J. Taylor brings more than a decade of experience in television, film, and radio—collaborating with leading entertainment powerhouses such as World of Wonder Productions, VH1, and BET. Last year the company formed a strategic joint venture with Horlock House, a UK-based agency founded by Jack Horlock, whose portfolio includes work with some of the world’s biggest brands, including Yahoo, Coca-Cola, Unilever, BMW and Jean Paul Gaultier.

“We’re building an engine for equity where storytelling and social action are one and the same,” said H.J.Taylor,  Executive Producer for Pillars of Change. “By integrating philanthropy into our bottom line, we ensure every view contributes to a more just and sustainable future.”

With a mission to move audiences to action through narrative-rich content, every POC project aligns with the company’s five pillars of purpose: human rights, health and wellness, food insecurity, education and social justice. This commitment is underscored by the studio’s launch programming: “Pride This Way Hosted by Soraya” and “Court on Trial Hosted by Cris Wright.” A percentage of profits is donated directly to nonprofits, survivors or those impacted by that pillar of purpose. The pay-it-forward model embeds transparent, repeatable social impact into studio operations.

To achieve this, POC has partnered with UPI Loan Fund, a CDFI and nonprofit that will manage POC’s Pay-It-Forward Program and distribute quarterly donations to trusted individuals, communities and nonprofits. “UPI has a long history of partnering with mission-driven organizations to transform capitalism into humanism,” said Crump, founder of UPI Loan Fund. “Aligning with Pillars of Change enables us to turn media engagement into direct financial empowerment for the communities we serve.”

Through partnerships with visionaries, activists, experts and nonprofits—POC will amplify underrepresented voices and challenge harmful narratives, turning audience engagement into advocacy and funding for those at the heart of these movements.