On this special live episode of Behind the Mic: Powered by REVOLT Podcast Network, we take you straight to SXSW 2025, where QUANNA, the powerhouse behind #CareFreeBlackGirl, joins us to talk about building a movement, securing trademarks, and curating platforms for Black women artists.

QUANNA shares her journey from Savannah, GA, to launching the #CareFreeBlackGirl Cookout, taking it on tour nationwide and creating a community-driven lifestyle brand. She also drops major business gems on trademarking, talks skateboarding for mental health, and joins our Women’s History Month rapid-fire game, She Did That!

“I just wanted it to be a platform that I give to artists that was real—something that was attainable.” – QUANNA

Chapters:

01:07 Meet QUANNA: The #CareFreeBlackGirl

01:28 QUANNA's Journey and Achievements

04:13 SXSW and #CareFreeBlackGirl Events

09:37 The Importance of Trademarks

11:39 Rapid Fire Round: She Did That!

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@QUANNAMC | @CareFreeBlackGirlInc

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

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