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This week, the girls are back with Part 2 of our powerful conversation: What does it mean to be seen and still be silenced?

From Cassie’s leaked abuse footage and the industry’s shameful silence, to Halle Bailey being harassed just for being a mother, to Megan Thee Stallion still having to prove she’s worthy of protection—this episode digs deep into the emotional toll of being a visible Black woman in a world that claims to celebrate us but refuses to protect us.

Main Topic:
• The double bind of visibility: hyper-visible but still vulnerable
• DEI may be fading, but anti-Black woman bias is thriving
• The emotional and creative toll of constantly having to “be strong”
• How to build your CareFree Survival Kit: joy rituals, real boundaries, and radical softness

HOT or NOT: Culture + Media Edition
• Forever Netflix: Black girl/boyhood nostalgia and literary gems
• Is public support for Black women real or just performance?
• “Dandy” style: celebration or cultural erasure?

Who Said Dat? – Black Fashion & Culture Remix
Guess who dropped these iconic quotes about fashion, power, and presence. Was it Solange? Pharrell? Naomi? We’re testing the crew and giving flowers.

Get Free Segment:
We’re done shrinking. From money to love to how we show up online—we’re claiming our full selves.
I’m no longer shrinking myself when…” — and neither should you.
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🎧 Tune in now and join the conversation using #CareFreeBlackGirl

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Twitter: @CFBGPod

On this episode of Behind the Mic, I’m joined by Mokgethwa, aka Big Warra and a whole bunch of other akas, co-host of The Sobering Podcast, one of South Africa’s most respected Hip-Hop podcasts. We dig into the pod’s 10-year journey, what it took to build from scratch, and how Big Warra’s curiosity growing up in Limpopo shaped his love for music, media, and storytelling.

B-Sides Track of the Week:Big Warra picks I Bore by Onipa, a continental groove that’s become his go-to track on socials and in life.

Rapid-Fire Game:In a word association round, Warra drops 90s gems, cipher shoutouts, and unexpected picks in honor of Black Music Month.

Featured Quote:”AKA was a star before he was a star. He always carried himself like one.”

Chapters:
00:27 – Guest Introduction: Big Warra
01:01 – The Sobering Podcast Journey
02:37 – Music Talk: B-Sides Track of the Week
03:47 – Behind the Mic: Big Warra’s Background
06:28 – The Birth of The Sobering Podcast
10:25 – Remembering AKA

Follow Big Warra on Instagram and X: @Big_WarraFollow The Sobering Podcast: @TheSoberingPod

Credits:Hosted by Wize Grazette. Produced by The Indie Creative Network and Storytime Studios. Powered by REVOLT Podcast Network.

Do you want more opportunities to do what you’re great at, but feel awkward talking about your work? You’re not alone. In this episode of the Island Woman Podcast, I share how women, especially Caribbean women can show up and speak clearly about their work without feeling like a showoff.

You’ll explore:
✅ Why clarity is the first step to meaningful visibility
✅ How to speak about your value without self-promotion that feels icky
✅ Cultural nuances that make visibility more complex (and more powerful)
✅ Three core tips to get grounded in how to speak clearly about your work
Whether you’re pivoting your career, building a consulting business, or just ready to be seen this is your invitation to do it in a way that’s clear, honest, and aligned with your values.

🔗 Mentioned in the Episode:
📦 Clarity & Visibility Package — a 1:1 strategy experience by Island Woman Media & Messaging
Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/diannensquires/discovery-call

🌴 Connect with Dianne: linkedin.com/in/dianne-n-squires-a2389132

💛 Sponsored by: Made Alive Design & Co.
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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
➡️Stay-at-home Work my Island Woman Way – https://youtu.be/gle1PvTS6A8?si=WmXKUSWLQNYzhlAH
➡️Nature Nostalgia – https://youtu.be/OD9pGZkQS0w
➡️Why Saying No Can Lead to a Better Life – https://youtu.be/jcna4-435jQ?si=C6lrchbU9kpcFj70
➡️Why Caribbean Women Are Rethinking Success – https://youtu.be/fUAbkrQEN1U
➡️Career Fog to Focus: Career Fog to Focus: 4 Clarity Anchors for Women Redefining Success | Island Woman Podcast EP. 9 https://youtu.be/e1g94zJEXCw

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