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This week on #TheFriendZone , we talk about Col. Edward Thomas Ryan and a family secret he exposed in his obituary. Black Business of the Week - Harlem Candle Company https://www.harlemcandlecompany.com Thank you to our Sponsors: HoneyLove - Treat yourself to the best bras and shapewear on the market and save 20% off at https://www.honeylove.com/ZONE Liquid IV - Get 20% off your first order of Liq...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we engage in a mid-year mental health check-in. Black Business of the Week - The Museum For Black Girls https://www.themuseumforblackgirls.com Ts Madison Starter House - https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleemariepreston/2024/06/06/ts-madison-and-dominique-morgan-launch-the-ts-madison-starter-house Donate to the Ts Madison Starter House here - https://funraise.org/give/N...

This week on #TheFriendZone , it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself. Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod 
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This week on #TheFriendZone , we talk about our relationship to working and making money. Wellness Segment: Walking Pad with Removable Desk https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGLYKX93?ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details&th=1 Mini Stepper - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0016BQFSS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 Hot Button links: Reddit Money Diary - https://www.reddit.com/r/MoneyDiariesA...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we cover the month’s Hot Topics. Black Business of the Week - My Shameless Struggle Into Motherhood written by Shameless Maya https://stan.store/mayasworld Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod   Facebook - www.facebook.com/thefriendzonepodcast   Patreon - www.patreon.com/thefriendzonepodcast   Discord - discord.gg/Jee2cwfAdz Have a GREAT day! Host...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we talk about being Black and Autistic. We’re joined by Natasha Nelson of Supernova Momma and Kanika Nigist of FroBabies. Important Links:  Early Intervention - https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/index.html Navigating Autism in Communities of Color - https://sites.gatech.edu/navigatingautism The Color of Autism Nonprofit Org for Black Families - https://sites.gatech....

This week on #TheFriendZone , it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself. Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod 
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This week on #TheFriendZone , we discuss the different types of spaces we’ve lived in, how we’re living now and what kinds of homes + lifestyles we’re looking forward to as we grow older. Black Business of the Week - https://www.612jungle.com #ListensLately: By Haze ft. Safe - Feel Good (Slowed Down Version) Beyonce - Bodyguard NxWorries - 86Sentra Theo Vaness - Sentimentally It's You Skilla Baby...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we discuss the month’s Hot Topics. Black Business of the Week - The Calla Lily Assignment Event Design https://www.instagram.com/callalilyassignment?igsh=MXU5Ym83emswcXdvbw== #ListensLately: Doja Cat ft A$AP Rocky - URRRGE!!!!! Doja Cat - Often Rachel Chinouriri - It Is What It Is Lil Polo Da Don - Mhmm Laila! - Like That! Future & Metro Boomin - Jealous Doja Cat - Ou...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we’re joined by Wendy & Jess of Food Heaven and the Diabetes Digital Podcast. We discuss the link between stress/poor sleep and autoimmune disease, why Black & Brown people are showing higher rates of diabetes, Ozempic, Doctors and Fatphobia, binge eating, intermittent fasting and much much more. Webby Nomination for The Living For We Podcast. Help Fran win! Vote here...

This week on #TheFriendZone , it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself. Tickets to Dustin’s TEDx talk on Saturday, April 20th - https://tedxasbury.com Thank you to our Sponsors: EarnIn - When you download the EarnIn app type FRIEND ZONE under PODCAST when you sign up! Babbel - Get 50% off a ONE-TIME-PAYMENT FOR A LIFETIME Babbel subs...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we head over to Reddit for AITA (Am I The Asshole) posts. Black Business of the Week - https://www.stirhouse.com #ListensLately: Merges, Kaelin Ellis - cool_v2 Anthony Santos - Voy Pa'lla Free Nationals, A$AP Rocky, Anderson .Paak - Gangsta Future & Metro Boomin - Everyday Hustle Chow Lee ft Nu Sace - Hornitos Gaza Slim ft Vybez Kartel - Anything a Anything Moneybagg...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we discuss the Hot Topics. Black Business of the Week - The Pauline Tea-Bar Apothecary https://www.thepaulineteabar.com #ListensLately: Jungle - Back On 74 (Full Crate Remix) YG Marley - Praise Jah In The Moonlight SiR - TRYIN' MY HARDEST SiR - POETRY IN MOTION Future & Metro Boomin - Fried (She a Vibe) Kash Doll & Tee Grizzley - Pressin' Chow Lee - Swag It! Bossman D...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we discuss 3-part investigative docuseries The Program: Cons, Cults & Kidnapping on Netflix. Black Business of The Week - Dymond CLD Auto Club https://www.dymondcdlauto.com/ Wellness Segment - THE EMBODIMENT COLLECTION IS BACK! https://resonanceapothecary.com/products/embodiment-box?_pos=1&_sid=ac6b3f359&_ss=r #ListensLately: Flo Milli - Never Lose Me Flo Milli - Edib...

This week on #TheFriendZone , it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself. Thank you to our Sponsors: Squarespace - Go to www.squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to www.squarespace.com/FRIENDZONE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Quince - That’s www.quince.com/FRIEND to get fre...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we share our thoughts on Black Cult Leader, Nature Boy - Eligio Bishop, and his Carbon Nation. Black Business of the Week - https://indigenize.shop #ListensLately: Bobby V - Slow Down Mariah Carey - We Belong Together Foo Fighters - Best of You Backstreet Boys - Incomplete BBE AJ - Slaughter House 3'Mix OgPurpin ft. Rob49 - COME HERE Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz - Who...

This week on #TheFriendZone we tap into our Bible Studies. The Story of Samson and Delilah. Black Business of the Week - Girls Auto Clinic https://www.girlsautoclinic.com #ListensLately: Quavo, Takeoff, Gucci Mane - Us vs Them The Guess Who - These Eyes Bossman Dlow - Get In With Me Rob49 & Lil Wayne - Wassam Baby Quavo - Himothy Isaiah Falls - Florida Baby Naomi Sharon - Definition of Love SZA -...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we share our thoughts on the “Bed Rotting” trend sweeping the internet. Vote for Dustin’s NAACP nomination for Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams here: https://vote.naacpimageawards.net/#Cat901 Black Business of the Week - Claude Kelly, Chuck Harmony and Tamia performing their newest single, “Three Little Words”, live on the Tamron Hall Show on Thursday, February 22...

This week on #TheFriendZone , it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself. Vote for Dustin’s NAACP nomination for Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams here: https://vote.naacpimageawards.net/#Cat901 Thank you to our Sponsors: Squarespace - Go to www.squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to www.squarespace...

This week on #TheFriendZone , Assanté creeps out Fran and Dustin with a conversation about the new tech updates showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024. Vote for Dustin’s NAACP nomination for Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams here: https://vote.naacpimageawards.net/#Cat901
 Black Business of the Week - First Black-Owned Paint Company https://www.clare.com Wellness Segment - Alvin...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we have A LOT to cover. The hosts discuss the month’s Hot Topics. Vote for Dustin’s NAACP nomination for Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams here: https://vote.naacpimageawards.net/#Cat901
 Black Business of the Week - Brown Girl Jane Perfume https://browngirljane.com Wellness Segment - Jasmine Crowe Houston vs the Decatur School System https://x.com/jasminecrowe/sta...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we discuss people losing their hard earned jobs, families and lives for discussing their political and religious beliefs publicly. How much would you be willing to lose to speak up? The hosts share their opposing views. Black Business of the Week - Diabetes Digital https://diabetesdigital.co Wellness Segment - Too Good To Go App https://www.toogoodtogo.com #ListensLat...

This week on #TheFriendZone - we’re back!!!! The hosts talk about their month off and tap into the pop culture topics they missed. #ListensLately: Kevin Gates - Yonce Freestyle (feat. Sexyy Red &  B.G.) Thank you to our Sponsors: Squarespace - Head to https://www.squarespace.com/friendzone to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code friendzone. IXL - Our listeners can get...

This week on #TheFriendZone , it’s the 2023 wrap-up. Our last episode of the year! We look back at the conversations we brought to the media landscape, reflect on the year as a whole and share our hopes for 2024. Black Business of the Week - https://www.target.com/b/scotch-porter/-/N-yish4 Thank you to our Sponsors: Apostrophe - We have a special deal for our audience: Get your first visit for onl...

This week on #TheFriendZone , we tap into our #BibleStories. Listen to The Story of Abraham & Isaac. Black Business of the Week - Pair of Thieves (Basics) https://www.target.com/c/underwear-men-s-clothing/pair-of-thieves/-/N-4vr7vZ4yqev Wellness Segment - Rocket Money App https://www.rocketmoney.com #ListensLately: Amaarae - Reckless & Sweet RAYE ft. 070 Shake - Escapism Peezy - Rich Steppers Bill...