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On this episode of Behind the Mic: Powered by REVOLT Podcast Network, Wize Grazette sits down with Brandon Brathwaite, co-host of the Situationships podcast. A proud Bronx native with Bajan and Trini roots, Brandon shares his story of how he got his start working behind the scenes on the hit series Situationships and how that eventually led to the launch of the podcast.

B-Sides Track of the Week:
Brandon’s selections celebrate two women he feels connected to through resilience and talent—Keisha Cole’s “Forever” and Jocelyn Hernandez’s “I Like the Way You Are (Disco Shoes).”

Brandon opens up about navigating the entertainment world, the importance of building authentic connections, and why communication is everything—whether you’re creating shows or managing relationships. He also shares why $50,000 isn’t nearly enough to launch a true creative project and how he values respecting the work of everyone on a team.

In our rapid-fire “What Would You Do?” game, Brandon keeps it honest about dream jobs, brand partnerships, and the realities of budgeting in the entertainment industry. Plus, he reveals a fun side you might not catch from just listening to the podcast—and why he’s the friend you can call at 2 AM… as long as you call twice.

Featured Quote:
“When you’re creating content, sometimes the best stories come from your everyday life and relationships.”

Chapters:

00:31 Meet Brandon Brathwaite
01:11 Brandon’s Background and Influences
01:43 B-Sides Track of the Week
04:02 The Story Behind Situationships
06:31 Creating the Situationships Podcast

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Guest Socials & Links:
Follow Brandon on Instagram: @brandonbrathwaite526
Follow the Situationships Podcast: @situationshipny

Behind the Mic: Powered by REVOLT Podcast Network is hosted by Wize Grazette. Special thanks to The Indie Creative Network and Storytime Studios for editing and producing this podcast.

Call it #stayathomework or #workfrom home; it doesn’t matter. It is currently the work-life that I think works best for me.

In this episode, I share my thoughts on my home being my workplace and how remote work measures up based on three ingredients I desire for my 50-plus Island Woman work-life.
➡️ Autonomy over my time
➡️ Creative freedom and
➡️Robust health
You won’t believe the traffic challenges in this island life that make stay-at-home work life-changing! Plus I’ll share my number one productivity tip for working from home to juggle everything from creative projects to focused work. So, grab a cup of tea and tune in to hear how working from home can redefine what a fulfilling Island Woman life looks like!

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❤️Your Island Woman,
Dianne AKA D-Anne

#workfromhome #stayathomejob #worklifebalance #productivitytips #Bigandsimplelife #remotework

Watch other episodes of the Island Woman Podcast:

👉🏾50 Not Too Late To Change – https://youtu.be/LyPZZhZCRBc
👉🏾Buy Less, Use it More: Responsible Consumption – https://youtu.be/ktpo-61Ii3Q
👉🏾Staying Well As An Island Woman – https://youtu.be/3Voy04HFwfE
👉🏾Island Woman Freedom – https://youtu.be/dFvMPooEiZ0

Yes yah, Sober Soldiers, we back with another dope guest. On this episode, we chop it up with the genius behind the boards, Herc Cut The Lights. We talk roots, risks, and the rise of a producer who’s quietly shaping the sound of a new generation. Tap in for a masterclass in hustle, humility, and heat.

Hey y’all! The CareFreeBlackGirl Pod pulled up to Charlotte for a powerful LIVE episode at beSocial — and this one was special. Hosts Hazell, Leslie Latrice, and Quanna held space for community, joy, and truth as they honored Black motherhood and all the ways we care, support, and show up for each other.

Meet the Hosts
Hazell, Leslie Latrice, and Quanna kicked things off by sharing who they are, what they do, and how they bring their unique flavor to the CareFreeBlackGirl movement.

🎙️ Podcast Segments (explained by Quanna)
We broke down our signature segments for the live audience:
* CareFreeBlackGirl of the Month – Spotlighting bomb Black women changing the game.
* Gurl – Pop culture, current events, and what’s got the timeline talking.
* Get Free – Tips and convos on dating, healing, health, and overall wellness.
* Games – From Who Said Dat to Hot or Not, you know we keep it fun and real.

CareFreeBlackGirl of the Week (Live Trivia!)
We tested our live audience with some Black girl magic trivia. You already know they came correct!
Questions included:
* Most Grammy-nominated woman in 2024? (SZA)
* Who coined “I’m Every Woman”? (Chaka Khan)
* When did the CFBG CookOut Tour begin? (2019)
* Who said “I’m rooting for everybody Black”? (Issa Rae at the BET Awards)

GURL – Black Maternal Health Week
In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, the hosts dove into a deep and necessary conversation:
* Even icons like Serena Williams and Beyoncé face near-death birth experiences — what does that say about our healthcare system?
* Why isn’t postpartum depression talked about in Black communities?
* How can friends, partners, and the community better support Black moms?
* What does healing really look like for Black mothers?
This segment was full of personal reflections, vulnerability, and community insight.
🖤 Learn more at:Black Maternal Health WeekCenter for Reproductive Rights

🔥 HOT or NOT
Quick takes, big laughs, real opinions:
* Meg & Chella collab – HOT or NOT?
* Girl dinners – self-care or snack hype?
* Sharing your partner online – sweet or stressful?

🧘🏾‍♀️ Get Free – The Playlist Drop
Each host picked a song that made them feel their most carefree, powerful, and free. Audience members added to the vibe, too.💿 Stay tuned for the official CareFreeBlackGirl Playlist dropping soon!

💌 Fan-Submitted Q&A
We closed the show with thoughtful, funny, and unfiltered questions from the crowd. As always, the audience understood the assignment.

📍Shout out to Charlotte and beSocial for showing us so much love. We’ll never forget this one.
🎧 Black Mammas Matter is available now on all podcast platforms!🔗 Follow us @carefreeblackgirlinc for updates, playlists, cookouts & more.

#BlackMammasMatter #CareFreeBlackGirl #CFBGPod #LiveShow #CharlotteNC #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #CFBGOnTheMove #GetFree