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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

On this episode of Behind the Mic: Powered by REVOLT Podcast Network, Wize Grazette sits down with actress, writer, producer, and director Cylla Senii, the dynamic creative force behind the acclaimed web series and podcast, Situationships. Cylla shares her inspiring story of transitioning from corporate advertising to creating relatable, impactful Black storytelling, eventually landing her series on BET.

B-Sides Track of the Week: “Georgia Ways” by Quavo.

Cylla opens up about her multicultural upbringing between Queens and Georgia, balancing academic excellence and creativity, and how embracing her Afro-Caribbean and Asian heritage has shaped her unique voice as a storyteller.

Featured Quote:
“Sometimes things may not work out, or you might fail in one aspect, but as long as you never give up, you can still make it happen.”

Chapters:

00:41 Meet Cylla Senii
01:03 Cylla’s Background and Career Journey
05:19 The New York Web Series Scene
11:07 Situationships Podcast
13:09 Reflections on Success and Journey
15:44 Rapid Fire Round

Enjoyed this conversation? Subscribe, rate, and review Behind the Mic on your favorite podcast platform.

Guest Socials & Links:
Follow Cylla Senii: @CyllaSenii (Instagram, Twitter, TikTok)

Credits:
Hosted by Wize Grazette. Special thanks to Indie Creative Network and Storytime Studios for editing and producing this episode.

What does freedom really mean for an Island Woman?
In this episode, I explore freedom as self-empowerment and creative expression; from reclaiming mental power shaped by a history of Caribbean colonisation to finding joy in imagination, play, and personal voice.

This podcast is my act of freedom, and I invite you to reflect on yours. If you’re craving a BIG and simple life, like I am, this one’s for you.

If you liked this video please give it a thumbs up and share it with a friend. Subscribe to the channel and click the notification bell to see when the next episode goes live.

❤️Your Island Woman,
Dianne AKA D-Anne

#IslandWomanPodcast #CreativeFreedom #SelfEmpowerment #BigAndSimpleLife #CaribbeanVoices

Check out other episodes:
50 Not Too Late to Change – https://youtu.be/LyPZZhZCRBc
Buy Less Use It More – https://youtu.be/ktpo-61Ii3Q
Staying Well As An Island Woman – https://youtu.be/3Voy04HFwfE