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This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. Brace yourselves. Black Business of the Week - Black Owned Home Essentials Bundle https://wbbtoo.com/products/5-home-essentials-bundle Thank you to our Sponsors: American Express - If you haven’t already, check out the debut season of Built To Last and see host Elaine Welteroth explore how the Black business leaders of our past have inspi...

This week on #TheFriendZone, Assante takes us down obsolete tech memory lane and makes us feel old af. Black Business of the Week - Oakland Yoga Studio https://www.blacktoyoga.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Little Rock CVB - Home to dozens of black-owned businesses and restaurants and six sites on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail, Little Rock is the perfect spot for your next vacation. Plan your visit...

This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin brings the “Don’t F**k With Cats” true crime docuseries to the Hot Button segment. Black Business of the Week - Plant-based braiding hair https://rebundle.co Wellness Segment - Finishing Touch Hair Remover https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071KW9GTT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Fran’s “Attachment vs Authenticity” course at Maryam Hasnaa’...

This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss the viral Bali twitter thread. Were the young women finessing the system or simply looking for a more easeful life? Let’s discuss. Black Business of the Week - Stamped Marketing https://stamped.stampedelite.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Cricket - Cricket Wireless can help you make the easy switch to the mobile plan that’s right for you, starting at $30 a mo...

We’re baaaaaack! Let’s ease into the new year with a catch up/shoot the shit episode. We have A LOT to cover, lord. Thank you to our Sponsors: Cricket Wireless - Cricket Wireless can help you make the easy switch to the mobile plan that’s right for you, starting at $30 a month. Activation and other fees and restrictions apply. Terms subject to change. See store for details. Headspace - Head to htt...

This week on #TheFriendZone, we share our 2020 show stats, revisit our favorite episodes of the year and share what changes we’re looking forward to in 2021. Grab some fresh merch for the holidays at ShopFriendZone.com Black Business of the Week - https://thenobo.com Thank you to our Sponsor: Quip - https://www.getquip.com/FRIENDZONE for a free refill Follow us online: Twitter - https://www.twitte...

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s the Assante Smith takeover. We step into The Crime Zone with the unsolved mystery of Lester Eubanks. Black Business of the Week - Plentyfull Brows https://plentyfull-brows.myshopify.com Wellness Segment - https://movingart.com/netflix Thank you to our Sponsors: Hello Tushy - This is a special offer for our listeners, go to https://hellotushy.com/FRIENDZONE for TEN...

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s a Dustin Ross takeover. We discuss #twerkgate at the True Kitchen & Kocktails restaurant in Dallas, TX. The Friend Zone Merch Shop - https://shopfriendzone.bigcartel.com Black Business of the Week - Black Woman Owned Stationary Company https://berootedco.com Wellness Segment - Virtual Crackling Fire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=015Zq0fKDmE&...

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s another shoot the shit episode. Seasonal blues, Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Grammy snubs and more randomness. Shop our Merch (available Friday, November 27th at midnight EST) https://www. ShopFriendZone.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Sanvello - What a year 2020 has been. If the holiday season is feeling less like the cherry on top, and more like the straw t...

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No hot button. No segments. Brace yourself. Thank you to our Sponsors: Sanvello - Tis the season to be jolly? …for who exactly? If the “most wonderful time of year” actually feels like the most stressful, Sanvello can help. Sanvello has everything you need to manage stress and feel better, all in one app, including teletherapy, coaching,...

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s the Assante Smith takeover. We share our 2020 highs, lows and expectations, with some stories and jokes in between. Black Business of the Week - https://www.blackfashionfair.org Wellness Segment - Paradise Resin https://www.etsy.com/listing/519156674/paradise-resin-blend?ref=shop_home_active_47&crt=1 Thank you to our Sponsors: Sanvello - Tis the season to be j...

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s the Dustin Ross takeover. We discuss the relationship dynamics (red flags) witnessed on Tamar Braxton’s latest show, “Get Ya Life”. Black Business of the Week - Tri-State Podcast Studio https://www.oneofoneproductions.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Sanvello - Tis the season to be jolly? ...for who exactly? If the “most wonderful time of year” actually feels like t...

This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss the HBO 9-part documentary series, “The Vow” - about the NXIVM sex cult. What are the personality traits that make certain people more susceptible to cults? What makes someone a follower? And someone a leader? We share our thoughts and personal experiences. Thank you to our Sponsors: FightCamp - If you’re looking for a workout that keeps you engaged, learnin...

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No hot button. No segments. Just whatever comes up. Brace yourself. Thank you to our Sponsors: Honey - These days, it feels like online shopping is the only shopping we really do. Please feel free to share a personal story of how often you shop online and why you love it! That’s where today’s sponsor – Honey – comes in. It’s the FREE brow...

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s the Assante Smith takeover. We discuss purpose. Is it a concept you buy into? Black Business of the Week - http://www.haremesque.com Wellness Segment - Curl Mix - https://www.curlmix.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Away - Away products are designed to last a lifetime: If any part of your suitcase breaks, Away’s standout customer service team will arrange to have it...

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s the Dustin Ross takeover! We discuss open relationships and marriages. Black Business of the Week - Mandii B’s new women’s health subscription service https://www.officialboxowner.com Wellness Segment: Acure Clarifying Shampoo https://acure.com/curiously-clarifying-shampoo.html Rizos Curls - https://rizoscurls.com Curl Mix - https://www.curlmix.com Thank you to ou...

This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss The Social Dilemma documentary on Netflix, racist algorithms and brands taking advantage of black creators. Wellness Segment - Blue Light Glasses for Kids https://www.calmoptics.com Black Business of the Week - https://www.instagram.com/marcellelashleykabore Follow us online: Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/friendzonepod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com...

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No hot button. No segment. In other words, brace yourself. 15% discount off The Skin Deep Card Game: http://theskindeep.refr.cc/francheskamedina Thank you to our Sponsors: Sanvello - Taking care of your mental health shouldn’t be stressful. And with Sanvello, it isn’t. Sanvello has everything you need to feel better, all in one place, inc...

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s the Assante Smith takeover. Remember when we would have random ass ice breakers during the show? They’re back - as a Hot Button segment. Black Business of the Week - https://parisbeautysupplyz.com Wellness Segment - The Skin Deep https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMseH1ZPtQQu-u7EB4ehyyw Thank you to our Sponsors: Hulu’s Woke - Because “keeping it light...

On this week's episode of #TheFriendZone, we look back at 5 years of The Friend Zone Podcast - the business lessons, personal development and the many ways this show has impacted our lives. Black Business of the Week: Aziza Handcrafted Jewelry https://azizahandcrafted.com Wellness Segment: Bookclub thread https://twitter.com/HeyFranHey/status/1276325375790985219?s=20 Thank you to our Sponsors: Bel...

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s a Dustin Ross takeover. We finally created that reference episode we’ve been talking about. An inside look at our inside jokes. Black Business of the Week - https://www.rhythmandflame.com Wellness Segment - Resources for Lake Charles, Louisiana during the Hurricane Laura crisis. https://givebox.com/swlacenterforhealthservices54062 https://joeldjacob.c...

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No hot button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourselves. Black Business of the Week - Movies In Your Car https://www.moviesinyourcar.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Imani State of Mind - Imani State of Mind is a new podcast that breaks down mental health and wellness in an accessible and approachable way! The show is h...

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s the Assante Smith takeover. We discuss Cardi + Meg’s WAP and go down memory lane of the most sexually explicit and controversial songs of our time. Black Business of the Week - The Artist Kit https://www.studiothr333.com/shop/theartistkit Thank you to our Sponsors: Discover Card Cash Back - Sometimes, food is more than just food – it’s part of our com...

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s the Dustin Ross takeover. We step into The Crime Zone with the case of a missing Andrew Gosden. Black Business of the Week: Studio Yezi Crowdfunding https://jumpstarter.co.za/projects/sola-the-animated-short Thank you to our Sponsors: Ben & Jerry’s - The Ben & Jerry’s Flavor Gurus have taken a big leap this time. Their new Non-dairy flavors ar...

This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss Sobonfu Some’s, “The Spirit of Intimacy”. What role does spirit (if any), your life’s purpose and community of friends play in the partner’s you decide to be with? No worries if you haven’t read the book - everything will be explained. Black Business of the Week - Devine Plantery https://www.devineplantery.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Discover Card Cash Ba...