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

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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.

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