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  • More Visibility, More Problems

    More Visibility, More Problems
    2025/06/03
    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. ⸻ 🎧 Tune in now and join the conversation using #CareFreeBlackGirl Follow us: Instagram: @CareFreeBlackGirlInc Twitter: @CFBGPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 分
  • Black, Brief & Brilliant – A Sitdown with Lynae Vanee

    Black, Brief & Brilliant – A Sitdown with Lynae Vanee
    2025/05/20
    In this special 2.0 edition, we dive deep with digital griot and cultural truth-teller Lynae Vanee. From viral “Parking Lot Pimpin' monologues to her upcoming show on Revolt TV, Lynae continues to challenge minds and shift narratives. We discuss her creative journey, academic roots, and what it means to keep it “Black, but brief.” And because this is a CFGB 2.0... it’s games, gems, and good vibes all around. Hey y’all, welcome back to the CareFreeBlackGirl podcast—where Black girls are carefree on purpose! It’s your host Dr. Phoenix and we’re coming at you with a 2.0 episode that’s giving intention and hot girl intellect! Today we’re celebrating a voice that’s redefining cultural commentary with poetry, power, and purpose. Welcome, Lynae Vanee!” Topics + Questions: "Let's talk about the lot...": What inspired you to start Parking Lot Pimpin’? Did you ever expect it to go viral the way it did? Academic Meets Activist: You have degrees from Spelman and BU. How do your academic roots influence your storytelling and activism? Revolt TV’s ‘The People's Brief’: Congratulations on your new show! What can we expect from The People's Brief on Revolt?How does this new format allow you to dig deeper into culture, politics, and pop culture? Production Mode: What’s it been like creating your own production company, From the Lot?Do you feel like the industry is finally ready for conscious content creators like you? Self-Care + Balance: You pour so much into your audience—what are the ways you pour into yourself? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 分
  • April Showers and May Flowers

    April Showers and May Flowers
    2025/05/06
    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 – Topicals
Founder 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Black Mammas Matter

    Black Mammas Matter
    2025/04/29
    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 分
  • Women's History Month Issue

    Women's History Month Issue
    2025/03/25
    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 losses 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 分
  • Women Making History w/ Jaxs

    Women Making History w/ Jaxs
    2025/03/04
    In this episode, we’re chopping it up with North Carolina’s own JAXS—pronounced Jas with an ‘X’! She’s no stranger to the CareFreeBlackGirl family, having rocked our stages at the CareFreeBlackGirl Cookout Charlotte and SXSW 2024. Now, she’s making waves in the industry after her appearance on Netflix’s Rhythm and Flow Season 2. Tap in for an unfiltered convo on music, authenticity, and chasing dreams! What We Covered: 1. North Carolina Roots & Musical Journey: Growing up in NC and how it shaped her artistry. Southern musical influences that show up in her sound. 2. Rhythm & Flow Experience: The highs and lows of competing on Rhythm & Flow and what it was like being on Netflix. Behind-the-scenes moments that didn’t make it to screen. Key lessons learned and what’s next for JAXS. 3. Hot or Not? (Rapid-Fire Game): JAXS gives her take on trending topics: Oversized streetwear fits Rappers singing on hooks TikTok challenges influencing music AI-generated music 4. Who Said DAT? (Guess the Quote Game): “All that fake love you showin’ couldn’t even disguise you.” (Rihanna – "Needed Me") “I changed the game with that digital drop / Know where you was when that digital popped?” (Beyoncé – "Feeling Myself") “It's in you, not on you.” (Latto, Season 2 Rhythm and Flow) “I worked my a** off while you sat in the back looking like Casper the friendly ghost!!” 5. CareFree Keys : JAXS drops gems for young Black women chasing their dreams in music. 6. New Music & What’s Next: Upcoming projects, collaborations, and where to catch her performing next! Special Announcement: Catch JAXS live at the CareFreeBlackGirl SXSW stage, featuring headliner LAILA! This kicks off our multi-city tour hitting DC, NYC, Philly, and more! Follow JAXS: IG: Jaxs - https://www.instagram.com/_officialjaxs/?hl=en Join the Conversation: Tweet us your favorite moments using #CareFreeBlackGirl! Follow us on Twitter: @CFBGPod Follow us on Instagram: @CareFreeBlackGirlInc Subscribe, share, and stay carefree! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Black History Month Forever

    Black History Month Forever
    2025/02/19
    We’re celebrating Black excellence with Angel Reese, the 22-year-old baller who retired her mom! 🏀✨ In our Gurl we unpack digital censorship—from the TikTok ban to Elon ditching hashtags and Meta’s fact-checking changes. Hot or Not explores TV representation, from Get Millie Black to the rise of ratchet TV. Get Free is all about setting boundaries and choosing your battles (Michelle O. & Karen Huger style). Plus, we spotlight Unrivaled Basketball and BLAPP, the app connecting us to Black-owned businesses! #CareFreeBlackGirl 💖 Chapters 01:12 #CareFreeBlackGirl of the Week: Angel Reese Jr 02:30 Girl! 15:31 Hot or Not 38:42 Get Free 48:12 Bang, Bang, Marry, or Heal: TV Characters Edition 01:04:56 Girls to Watch: Unrivaled League Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 18 分
  • Black Rhythm is Femme

    Black Rhythm is Femme
    2025/02/04
    In this special Black Love episode of the CareFreeBlackGirl Podcast, the hosts celebrate self-love, Black women’s achievements, and the music that moves us. From the 2025 Grammys to setting realistic goals for the year, this episode is all about embracing growth, joy, and the power of Black women in music. Episode Highlights: • GURL Segment: A deep dive into Black women’s impact at the 2025 Grammys, featuring nominees like SZA, Victoria Monét, and Doechii. • This or That: A fun breakdown of Grammy-nominated songs and albums, debating what’s HOT and what’s NOT while celebrating Black women’s musical influence. • Girl to Watch: Spotlight on a rising Black woman artist making waves in the industry. • Black Girl Business Corner: A look at HerRide, an Atlanta-based ride-share service founded by Jillian Anderson, designed for women’s safety and empowerment. • Get Free: Practical tips on setting realistic goals for 2025, from self-care habits to celebrating wins—big or small. 🎶 Join the conversation! Follow @CFBGPod on Twitter and @CareFreeBlackGirlInc on Instagram, and use #CareFreeBlackGirl to connect with the community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 分