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This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté brings TV and Movie nostalgia to the Hot Button segment. Black Business of the Week - https://rowancobaby.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Death Of A Salesman - https://salesmanonbroadway.com Thuma Beds - Go to https://www.thuma.co/friend for a $25 credit Follow us online: 
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This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin brings the Leaders of Tomorrow International Ministries to the Hot Button. Black Business of the Week - https://www.herbneden.com Wellness Segment - https://cozypure.com/product/organic-buckwheat-sleep-pillow Thank you to our Sponsors: Target - When we invest in ourselves, we’re investing in what’s next for all of us. Stock up on Black-owned brands at Target. Th...

This week on #TheFriendZone, Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche stops by the Hot Button. We talk the looming recession, inflation vs price gouging, the dos and don'ts during an economic downturn, Wills and Trusts, and how to manage your grief while handling the finances of a loved one who has passed. Important links mentioned during episode: http://getgoodwithmoney.com http://mymentortiffany.com htt...

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No hot button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself. Black Business of the Week - Hey Fran Hey x Maryam Hasnaa Embodiment Collection resonanceapothecary.com/products/embo…&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Thank you to our Sponsors: Target - When we invest in ourselves, we’re investing in what’s next for all of us. Stock up on B...

This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté explores the intersection of dating and technology for the Hot Button Segment. Black Business of The Week - https://www.truegrowf.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Target - When we invest in ourselves, we’re investing in what’s next for all of us. Stock up on Black-owned brands at Target. Thuma Beds - Go to https://www.thuma.co/friend for a $25 credit HelloFresh -...

This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin honors Wendy Williams by turning the Hot Button Segment into Hot Topics. Black Business of the Week - https://www.forkeepsbooks.com Wellness Segment - https://everdance.app Thank you to our Sponsors: Target - When we invest in ourselves, we’re investing in what’s next for all of us. Stock up on Black-owned brands at Target. ZocDoc - Go to https://Zocdoc.com/FRIE...

This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re joined by JadeofAllJades, of the Gettin’ Grown and Jade & XD podcasts, to share our wildest NYC stories. Black Business of the Week - https://roamloud.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Target - When we invest in ourselves, we’re investing in what’s next for all of us. Stock up on Black-owned brands at Target. Martin: The Reunion - Now streaming exclusively on BE...

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No hot button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourself. Black Business of the Week - Hey Fran Hey x Maryam Hasnaa Embodiment Collection https://resonanceapothecary.com/products/embodiment-box?_pos=1&_psq=embodi&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Thank you to our Sponsors: Target - When we invest in ourselves, we’re investing in...

This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté gives us a lesson on black billionaires around the world and how they created their fortune. Black Business of the Week - https://www.antonyoawards.com Wellness Segment - Digital Pharmacy https://costplusdrugs.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Target - When we invest in ourselves, we’re investing in what’s next for all of us. Stock up on Black-owned brands at Targ...

This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin breaks down the beef between Monique and DL Hughley. Black Business of the Week - Mike Anderson Fit https://www.instagram.com/mikeandersonfit Wellness Segment - Picture This App https://apps.apple.com/us/app/picturethis-plant-identifier/id1252497129 THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio AND video) plus our NEW Lives...

This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss our relationship to grief, society not being designed to hold space for us as we grieve, and how we show up for ourselves (and others) during hard times. Featuring our sister, Dr. Tykeia Robinson, of the Gettin' Grown Podcast. Black Business of the Week - https://www.instagram.com/fwfnyc THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off show...

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No hot button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come through. Brace yourselves. THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio AND video) plus our NEW Livestream Tour: www.patreon.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Thank you to our Sponsors: Amazon's Emergency - It's about three college kids whose legendary...

This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté clears up some myths and schools us with a history lesson on the top 10 black inventions of all time. Black Business of the Week - https://www.thesip.com Wellness Segment - https://www.youtube.com/c/growwithjo THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio AND video) plus our NEW Livestream Tour: www.patreon.com/TheFriendZo...

This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin brings the story of Nannie Doss, “The Giggling Granny”, to the hot button segment. Black Business of the Week - https://www.miiriya.com Wellness Segment - Clear Complexion Brightening Lotion - https://ixorabb.com/products/clear-complexion-brightening-lotion?variant=40538862846147 THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audi...

This week on #TheFriendZone, we work through a self-audit. If we were to place your family, friends, romantic partners and co-workers into a room to hear their perceptions/perspectives of you, the good and the bad, what would they say? And how much of what they think of you aligns with what you think of yourself? Black Business of the Week - https://ruckerroots.com Wellness Segment - Sea Moss &amp...

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No hot button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come through. Brace yourselves. THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio AND video) plus our NEW Livestream Tour: www.patreon.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Thank you to our Sponsors: Thuma - Create that feeling of checking in to your favorite boutiqu...

This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté brings Apple TV’s newest hit show - Severance - to the hot button segment. If your employer offered a tech hack that would allow you to go “unconscious” during work hours, so you could get through it with minimal stress and “sever” your work life from your home life, would you accept? We share our thoughts and experiences. Black Business of the Week - https://w...

This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin shares the toe cracking tale of Maggie & Kate Fox of Hydesville, New York. Black Business of the Week - America, Goddam https://www.amazon.com/America-Goddam-Violence-Struggle-Justice/dp/0520384490/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=america+goddam&qid=1649199207&sprefix=america+godd%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-1 Wellness Segment - Good Molecules https://www.goodmolecules....

This week on #TheFriendZone, we get in our psychology bag to discuss “Intrusive Thoughts”. What do our most negative and disturbing thoughts say about who and what we really are? Should we be worried or let them fly? We share our thoughts and personal experiences. #TheFriendZone is streaming LIVE tonight at 8pm EST / 5pm PST. Wednesday, March 30th. Are you coming? Join our Patreon to catch the lin...

This week on #TheFriendZone, it's a shoot the shit episode. No hot button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come through. Brace yourselves. THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio AND video) plus our NEW Livestream Tour: www.patreon.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Thank you to our Sponsors: Headspace - Try https://www.headspace.com/FRIENDZONE and get one mo...

This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté found a reddit forum of “Weird Questions” and put us to the test. Black Business of the Week - https://tedlored.com Wellness Segment - https://hivebrowbar.com THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio AND video) plus our NEW Livestream Tour: www.patreon.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Thank you to our Sponsors: THE ADVENTURES...

This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin shares the curious case of Bishop Noel Jones and his longtime “lady friend”. Black Business of the Week - Natasha Nelson https://supernovamomma.com Discount code SUPERBIRTHDAY for 50% off. Wellness Segment - https://twitter.com/HeyFranHey/status/1489062454894030848?s=20&t=clQo0gdWiSD0Ck9ijkLmCw THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-o...

This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re joined by Certified Positive Discipline Educator and Founder of Supernova Momma, Natasha Nelson. We discuss using presence, engagement and mindfulness to drive our parenting choices. More information on Natasha Nelson: Website - supernovamomma.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/supernova_momma Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SupernovaMomma Twitter - ht...

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No hot button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come through. Brace yourselves. THE FRIEND ZONE IS ON PATREON! Sign up now to catch our 4 spin-off shows (with audio AND video) plus our NEW Livestream Tour: www.patreon.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Thank you to our Sponsors: THE ADVENTURES OF CAIRO - THE ADVENTURES OF CAIRO podcast shows tha...

This week on #TheFriendZone, Assante asks us (you included) to hold space for the black folks into cosplay and anime. Or at least stop calling them weird? Shades of Cosplay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWkC4mjPQ1s With "Power," 50 Cent Built His Own MCU-Inspired TV Universe https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/50-cent-power-interview-48702794 Black Business of the Week - https://www...