On Season 12, Episode 7 of the CareFreeBlackGirl Podcast, we’re talking about everything happening in Black pop culture, sports, entertainment, and the summer social scene. CareFreeBlackGirl of the Week: Zendaya is having a major year, and we’re talking about her growing Hollywood power, Black women being paid their worth, representation in fantasy and fiction, and…
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This week we’re celebrating history while side-eyeing the nonsense. We spotlight Qween Jean becoming the first openly Black transgender woman to win a Tony Award for Best Costume Design for Cats: The Jellicle Ball and discuss what it means to see ballroom culture centered on Broadway with icons like Leiomy Maldonado and Chasity Moore helping…
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This week, we’re celebrating Black Girl Music Month by honoring the women who continue to shape the soundtrack of our lives. From chart-topping albums and viral moments to business ventures and cultural influence, we’re discussing the artists moving music and culture forward. Join us as we dive into the latest from Lizzo, Monaleo, Megan Thee…
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Sometimes choosing yourself is healing… and sometimes it’s avoiding accountability. This week, the girls are getting real about confidence, self-awareness, emotional maturity, and the fine line between protecting your peace and refusing to grow. We’re unpacking what it really means to have “main character energy” in a world where everybody wants to be centered, validated,…
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This week on the CareFreeBlackGirl Podcast, we’re highlighting Dr. Raquel Martin as our CareFreeBlackGirl of the Week and getting into a real conversation about licensed expertise versus online popularity. With the rise of social media therapists like Dr. Bryant, we unpack what it means to speak responsibly, stay in your lane, and why credentials still…
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This week, hosts Hazell and Dr. Phoenix are joined by the multitalented April — DJ, creative, and community builder — for a conversation that covers it all. From falling in love with music to navigating nonprofit and political spaces, April shares how every chapter of her journey shaped the powerhouse she is today. They get…
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This week on CareFreeBlackGirl, Quanna, Hazell, and Dr. Phoenix get into a real and necessary conversation. From celebrating Brandy and her long-overdue Hollywood Walk of Fame star to unpacking the realities of Black girlhood, the episode dives deep into accountability, protection, and reclaiming our narratives. We talk WNBA’s groundbreaking progress, viral moments from Lizzo and…
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Season 11… whew. What a season. We laughed, we learned, we unpacked, and most importantly — we stayed rooted in what it means to be carefree, intentional, and Black. In this season finale, we’re reflecting on the moments that moved culture, conversations that challenged us, and the women who reminded us why the CareFreeBlackGirl platform…
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In this 2025 Wrap-Up episode of CareFreeBlackGirl, we’re reflecting on the moments, moves, and cultural shifts that defined the year for Black women. From A’ja Wilson being named TIME’s Athlete of the Year, to Jasmine Crockett’s Senate announcement, to Teyana Taylor’s long-overdue Golden Globe win, we break down what recognition, representation, and creative freedom really…
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As we enter the centennial of Black History Month, this episode looks ahead to the next 100 years of HBCU education, culture, and campus life. Student leaders at Clark Atlanta University, Courtney and A’Miya reflect on how HBCUs are preparing the next generation to lead in a changing world. From discipline learned on the practice…
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