On this episode of Behind the Mic, I sit down with poet, educator, and storyteller Lynae Vanee—whose voice hits like a sermon and a cipher at once. You’ve seen her on Parking Lot Pimpin’, but now she’s stepping into a new lane with her REVOLT show The People’s Brief, premiering May 20th. B-Sides Track of the Week: Lynae shares a slept-on gem from Cameo’s Word Up album “You Can Have the World.” It’s her daily reminder that dreaming big is never too much. From there, we talk about the woman who changed everything for her, Coach Ray and how Spelman sharpened not just her skills, but her sense of self. She opens up about what HBCUs really teach you and why her EARTHGANG feature was both unexpected and unforgettable. “We shouldn’t be teaching Black kids how to plug into the real world—we should be teaching them how to disrupt it.” – Lynae Vanee Chapters 00:44 – Introducing Today's Guest: Lynae Vanee 00:59 – Lynae Vanee's New Show on REVOLT 02:18 – Lynae's Inspirational Playlist Pick 03:43 – Coach Ray: A Key Influence in Lynae's Journey 05:38 – Choosing Spelman and the HBCU Experience 09:37 – EARTHGANG Collaboration: A Poetic Journey 11:38 – Rapid Fire Round of Rank It If you’re feeling the episode, subscribe, rate us five stars, and watch The People’s Brief on REVOLT. 📱 Follow Lynae Vanee: @LynaeVanee 🎧 Tap into the B-Sides Track of the Week playlist on Spotify. 🎙️ Behind the Mic is hosted by Wize Grazette. 🎛️ Produced and edited by The Indie Creative Network and Storytime Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices