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Sober Soldiers, you know the parlay way. No guest, just us back in the booth. We’re catching up on the chaos: events we pulled up to, sneakers we’re rotating heavy, and the music that’s been loud in our headphones. Tap in, it’s one of those episodes.

Welcome back to the CareFreeBlackGirl podcast, where Black women and femmes are the center of every conversation. This week, we’re blooming into May with real talk about money, music, and cultural moments that matter.

CareFreeBlackGirl of the Week: Black Women in Wrestling

This week we celebrate the Black women breaking barriers in professional wrestling.
* Bianca Belair – The EST of WWE, known for her strength, speed, and style. A former champion representing Black excellence with every match.
* Jade Cargill – From AEW to WWE, Jade is delivering power and presence while changing the landscape for Black women in the ring.
* Trinity Fatu (formerly Naomi) – The original “Feel the Glow” icon is back and thriving in TNA, showing resilience and evolution in real time.
These athletes continue to inspire and push boundaries in a space that hasn’t always made room for them.

Gurl…We’re talking about AI influencers taking over brand deals while real Black creators struggle to be seen. What does it mean when digital models are prioritized over real voices? A must-have convo for anyone navigating influence and identity online.

Get Free: Money Talks, Sis – April Edition (with Leslie)April is Financial Literacy Month, and we’re centering the conversation around Black women and wealth.

Topics include:
* Money Trauma in the Black Community
* Generational scarcity mindsets
* Financial boundaries within families and friendships
* Unlearning inherited habits

* Black Women & Wealth Building
* Starting from scratch with no blueprint
* Beginner investing tips
* Strategies for building generational wealth

* Budget Like a Baddie
* Living soft on a budget
* Helpful budgeting apps and hacks
* Creating a luxury mindset with realistic numbers

Hot or Not: The R&B Resurgence
R&B is in a new renaissance led by soulful, independent Black women artists.
* Ari Lennox steps fully into her soft girl era.
* Coco Jones delivers flavor and depth with her new single, “Taste.”
* Ravyn Lenae goes viral with “Love Me Not” and “Sticky” after over a decade in the game. She recently charted on the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time.
These women are redefining what modern R&B sounds like and expanding what it can be.

Girls to Watch: YK Niece and Pluto
YK Niece made waves with her viral verse on “Whim Wham.” While the track gained popularity, she’s spoken out about not receiving proper credit or compensation, sparking an important conversation around recognition, value, and voice in music. She’s one to watch with talent, drive, and a story worth listening to.

Biz to Watch: Olamide Olowe – TopicalsFounder of the skincare brand Topicals, Olamide Olowe is disrupting the beauty industry by putting real skin stories and community care at the forefront. Recently featured on Forbes 30 Under 30, her work bridges innovation, wellness, and Black girl excellence.

Closing Thoughts: From wrestling rings to viral singles, and from money trauma to beauty breakthroughs, this episode honors Black girls who are blooming — despite every obstacle. April showers may have poured, but May is full of flowers.

Listen now wherever you stream your podcasts, and follow @carefreeblackgirl_inc for updates and community highlights.

Santana opens up about surviving an unhealthy relationship, reclaiming her voice, and using her podcast Santana Says to uplift her community. From breaking cycles to building virtual support spaces, this conversation dives into motherhood, faith, and advocacy.

“It’s always easier to give out or to help others versus look within your situation.” – Santana

For her B-Sides Track of the Week, Santana chose “I Love Your Smile” by Shanice—a joyful 90s throwback that reminds her of her childhood and keeps her spirit lifted.

Chapters:
00:53 Cleveland Roots and B-Side Tracks
02:23 About Santana Says Podcast
03:00 Personal Journey and Advocacy
06:43 College Days and Organizing Spirit
11:00 Rapid Fire Round: She Did That!
11:53 Mother’s Day Shoutout

Subscribe for more real stories from bold voices behind the mic.
🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts.
📲 Follow Santana: @SantanaSays_
📲 Follow Wize: @TheRealWize

🎬 Edited by Storytime Studios
🌍 Powered by The Indie Creative Network + REVOLT Podcast Network

My experience of nature growing up in St. Philip Barbados has given me some of the most powerful memories of my childhood. In this episode of the Island Woman podcast, I’m sharing my nostalgia for nature back then and the joy it brought me. I discuss how the shift from an agricultural economy to tourism has transformed our landscape in Barbados, leading to some loss of that natural beauty. While I mourn that loss, I believe we can still create a nature-nourishing industry for the future starting with each household. I’d love to hear how nature has changed in your area—share your thoughts in the comments below!
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If you’re new here welcome to the Island Woman podcast! 🌴
To get up to speed on what has inspired this podcast, start with this episode: https://youtu.be/dFvMPooEiZ0
It’s my candid and heartfelt message on walking this journey to a #BIGandSimple life rooted in joy, clarity, and the Caribbean spirit.
👉🏽 Subscribe if that sounds like your kind of life. I’d love to have you walk with me.
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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

#naturenostalgia #nature #loveBarbados #IslandWomanPodcast #podcast

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

Make sure you subscribe to Behind the Mic wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a five-star review! Follow @TheRealWize on Instagram and Twitter for more behind-the-scenes moments.

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!

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

#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

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