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On this episode of Behind the Mic: Powered by REVOLT Podcast Network, we’re celebrating Trans Day of Visibility with a very special guest — Hazell Harve, one fourth of the #CareFreeBlackGirl podcast and a rising star in the Charlotte creative scene.

Hazell opens up about her journey from Hartford, Connecticut to Charlotte, North Carolina, and how what started as an unexpected move turned into a “blessing in disguise.” She shares how she got introduced to the podcast by QUANNA, how joining the Xclusive House of Lanvin in the Ballroom scene changed her life, and why she’s committed to being visible, vocal, and real in everything she does.

B-Sides Track of the Week
Hazell gave us two tracks that keep her grounded and glowing:
– “Keep Your Head Up” by Chaka Khan
– “What If God Was One of Us” (performed by Cheryl Pepsii Riley in Diary of a Mad Black Woman)

Both picks were straight from the Tyler Perry vault and a reminder that sometimes, motivation shows up in soundtracks we grew up with.

Personal Insights
Hazell speaks on writing her first piece for REVOLT, how Ballroom gave her community, and the leadership role she never expected. “Ballroom helped me realize my worth and my impact — it taught me how to lead.” She also shares how #CareFreeBlackGirl became her introduction to podcasting, and how stepping in front of the mic helped her discover a whole new side of herself.

Quote of the Episode

“Ballroom helped me realize my worth and my impact — it taught me how to lead.”

Chapters
00:49 Meet Hazell Harve
01:31 Hazell’s Journey to Podcasting
03:15 Trans Visibility and Personal Insights
04:09 Hazell’s Music Picks
05:56 Life in Charlotte
13:18 Ballroom Community and Impact

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Guest Socials & Links
Follow Hazell: @HazellHarve

Credits
Behind the Mic: Powered by REVOLT Podcast Network is hosted by Wize Grazette. Edited and produced by Storytime Studios and Indie Creative Network.

Hi, I’m Dianne Squires AKA D-Anne, an island woman living on the island of Barbados and walking my path to a BIG and simple life.

I truly believe it’s never too late to change and turning 50 hasn’t changed that. So I’m sharing 3 personal shifts I’m making as a 50-year-old island woman. I hope you enjoy and find this first episode helpful.

What do you intend to change at 50 or any other age? And what are you doing to make that a reality?

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

❤️Your Island Woman,
Dianne AKA D-Anne

#50pluswoman #50plus #50plusclub #islander
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Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5rreVK7BnqAmo25sPfLYCZ?si=77Cji9sSRD-AfElKO_G5lw

Oh yeah, yes yeah. Parlay way for your head-top. Gang activity on this one, mad events and new music. We squeezed in some knowledge darts between takes, press play and enjoy.

CareFreeBlackGirl of the week

Autumn Lockwood, an associate performance coach for the Philadelphia Eagles, made history as the first Black woman to coach an NFL team to a Super Bowl victory in 2025. Her journey reflects resilience and dedication, breaking barriers in a predominantly male industry.

Gurl

Hot topics, social issues, and what’s impacting Black women today.

* The Lyft Lawsuit & Fatphobia – The rapper suing Lyft is bringing attention to weight discrimination. How does this issue impact Black women’s daily lives?

Dink loses case to Lyft

Trans Rights in the Post-Election Era

* Several states are rolling back protections for transgender people, including bans on gender-affirming care.

* Takeaway: With growing attacks on trans rights, especially against Black trans women, advocacy and allyship are more important than ever.

Other things to mention in conversation

Zaya Wade becomes the first trans teen to cover seventeen magazine
Laverne Cox new show clean slate

About show :::

Starring award winning actress and trans activist Laverne Cox, Clean Slate is a heartfelt comedy following Harry, played by George Wallace, an old-school car wash owner in Alabama who has a lot of soul searching to do when the child he once called “son” returns after 17 years as a proud trans woman named Desiree, played by Cox. Her homecoming brings together a hilarious cast of friends, coworkers, and love interests as Desiree and Harry try to get it right the second time around.

Casts talk to black enterprise about DEI – https://www.youtube.com/live/oiPzVPNcm5Y?si=roPEblVaZ0Ej7Gw8

Hot or Not TV Show Couples
* Scandal – Fitz and Olivia Pope Relationship
* Abbott Elementary – Jenine and Gregory
* Living Single – Kyle and Maxine

Get Free – Personal Growth

* Soft Girl Era vs. Independent Woman Era – Can We Have Both?
* Society pushes Black women to be strong, but can we embrace softness without guilt?
* Takeaway: Being carefree doesn’t mean being careless—balance is key!
* Black Women & Rest – Do We Know How to Slow Down?
* The “grind culture” mindset keeps us busy, but at what cost?
* Takeaway: Rest is a form of resistance.

Black Girl Day Off October 11th
https://www.instagram.com/shadesofblueproject/reel/DA-3d1lJTCI/#

Girls To Watch
* Community
* Music
* Small business, etc

Biz to watch-

The Lip Bar – Black-woman-owned beauty brand killing the game in Target and beyond.