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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: Ebay - Ensure your next purchase is the real deal with eBay’s Authenticity Guarantee. https://www.ebay.com Ixora BB - Visit melapop.co now to check out their incredible line of products. As a listener of this podcast, you can save 15% on your first order by using the code FriendZone20. Follow us online:

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This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté walks us through some TikTok and Twitter Street Hot Topics. Black Business of the Week - https://richncoziny.com Wellness Segment - NPR’s Living For We Podcast https://www.npr.org/podcasts/1160361239/living-for-we Pittsburgh Livability Index by Junia Howell - https://apps.pittsburghpa.gov/redtail/images/7109_Pittsburgh%27s_Inequality_Across_Gender_and_Race_09_18_19.pdf Bloomberg CityLab article by Brentin Mock - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-09-20/how-pittsburgh-fails-black-women-in-6-charts Project Noir CLE - https://www.projectnoircle.com Call the “Living For We” podcast with your thoughts and personal experiences of living in Cleveland, OH - (216) 223-8312 Thank you to our Sponsors: Ebay - Ensure your next purchase is the real deal with eBay’s Authenticity Guarantee. https://www.ebay.com ZocDoc - Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/FRIENDZONE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. IQ Bar - Get 20% off all IQ Bar products plus get FREE shipping. To get your 20% off, just text ZONE to sixty-four thousand. Baby, this is Keke Palmer! - Listen to the latest episodes of Baby, This is Keke Palmer wherever you find your favorite podcasts. #ListensLately: - Chucky73 ft/ Dilon Baby - Palma - INXS (2017 Remaster) - Need You Tonight - Jagged Edge ft/ Ashanti - Put A Little Umph In It - Yellow Magic Orchestra - Computer Game Theme From The Circus - 6LACK - Since I Have A Lover - Shygirl ft/ Tinashe - Heaven - THEY ft/ Yung Bleu - In The Mood Follow us online:

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This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin brings February’s Hot Topics to the Hot Button. Black Business of the Week - https://shegotcakes.as.me Thank you to our Sponsors: Ebay - Ensure your next purchase is the real deal with eBay’s Authenticity Guarantee. https://www.ebay.com #ListensLately: Shakira & Karol G - TQG Paloma Mami - For Ya Abba - Voulez-Vouz Biskhit - Dashiki Kash Doll ft/ Bryan Hamilton & Tig Deuce - MAKE LUV Kali Uchis - Moonlight Tink - Ain’t Gotta Leave RuPaul - Cake & Candy Lil Uzi Vert, sped up nightcore, ARIZONATEARS - Watch This (ARIZONATEARS Pluggnb Remix) Follow us online:

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This week on #TheFriendZone, we are joined by Natasha Nelson of Supernova Momma. Early last year, Natasha schooled us on Conscious Parenting and her goal of creating safer, more loving and empathetic black households. This week, we shift the focus from the children and discuss the mental health of Black Parents. Black Business of the Week - https://zurianddre.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Ebay - Ensure your next purchase is the real deal with eBay’s Authenticity Guarantee https://www.ebay.com Peacock’s Bel-Air: Season 2 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!

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: Ebay - Ebay - Ensure your next purchase is the real deal with eBay’s Authenticity Guarantee. https://www.ebay.com NomNomNow - Go right now for 50% off your no-risk two week trial at https://trynom.com/friendzone Follow us online:

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This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté walks us through the story of Marie Holmes and the gift and the curse of winning the Lottery. Black Business of the Week - https://www.akadipdx.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Target’s Black Beyond Measure - Target is proud to amplify Black founders and creators who drive culture forward. It’s why they’re investing in the next HBCU generation with partnerships like the Target HBCU Design Challenge and Target Scholars. Learn more online at Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure. Ebay - Ensure your next purchase is the real deal with eBay’s Authenticity Guarantee. https://www.ebay.com ZocDoc - Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/FRIENDZONE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. #ListensLately: Mista - Blackberry Molasses Brandy - Paint This House Reid, Inc. - What Am I Gonna Do KC and the Sunshine Band - Please Don't Go Pink Pantheress & Ice Spice - Boy's a liar Pt. 2 Follow us online:

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This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin walks us through Hot Topics. Black Business of the Week - Fitness Studio in Miami https://www.rhythmandrelease.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Ebay - Ensure your next purchase is the real deal with eBay’s Authenticity Guarantee. https://www.ebay.com Target’s Black Beyond Measure - Target is proud to amplify Black founders and creators who drive culture forward. It’s why they’re investing in the next HBCU generation with partnerships like the Target HBCU Design Challenge and Target Scholars. Learn more online at Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure. #ListenLately: Miguel - Use Me YG - Twist My Fingaz Shirley Caesar - No Charge Oya Noire - Work That (Remix) Coco & Clair Clair - Bad Lil Vibe Dawn Richard - Valhalla (Outro) Follow us online:

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This week on #TheFriendZone, we share our thoughts on whether or not people should be crucified for 10 year old tweets. Black Business of the Week - https://www.blackcrossword.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Ixora BB - Visit ixorabb.com now to check out their incredible line of products. As a listener of this podcast, you can save 20% on your first order by using the code FriendZone20. Target’s Black Beyond Measure - Target is proud to amplify Black founders and creators who drive culture forward. It’s why they’re investing in the next HBCU generation with partnerships like the Target HBCU Design Challenge and Target Scholars. Learn more online at Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure. Target - Check out the Tabitha Brown for Target Vegan Food & KitchenCollection now at Target locations and Target.com for a limited time only. Hello Fresh - Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/friendzone21 and use code friendzone21 for 21 free meals plus free shipping . Ebay - Ensure your next purchase is the real deal with eBay’s Authenticity Guarantee. https://www.ebay.com Follow us online:

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This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come out. Brace yourself. Thank you to our Sponsors: Ixora BB - Visit ixorabb.com now to check out their incredible line of products. As a listener of this podcast, you can save 20% on your first order by using the code FriendZone20. Target’s Black Beyond Measure - Target is proud to amplify Black founders and creators who drive culture forward. It’s why they’re investing in the next HBCU generation with partnerships like the Target HBCU Design Challenge and Target Scholars. Learn more online at Target.com/BlackBeyondMeasure. Target - Check out the Tabitha Brown for Target Vegan Food & KitchenCollection now at Target locations and Target.com for a limited time only. ZocDoc - Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/FRIENDZONE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Nom Nom - Go Right Now for fifty percent off your no-risk two week trial at https://www.nomnomnow.com. Follow us online:

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This week’s (pre-recorded) episode of #TheFriendZone is brought to you by Target. We discussed 2020 affecting our ability to celebrate NYE without anxiety, what we experienced and learned from in 2022 and our personal themes and intentions for 2023. Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod

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This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s the 2022 wrap-up. Our last episode of the year! We look back at the range of conversations we brought to the table and reflect on the crazy year we've had. Black Business of the Week - https://aspencierraphotography.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Target - Whatever the reason, it’s always the season to stock up on Black-owned brands at Target. Black Beyond Measure. StoryWorth - Help your family share their story this holiday season with welcome.storyworth.com/thefriendzone today and save $10 on your first purchase. This week’s Wellness Segment is sponsored by Illuminating Intersectionality, a new three-part video series brought to you by Target’s BlackBeyond Measure platform and hosted by Fran of Hey Fran Hey & The FriendZone Podcast, Chef Jade of All Jades and Dr. Tykeia Robinson of the Gettin’Grown Podcast. Check out every episode of ‘Illuminating Intersectionality’ at www.youtube.com/loudspeakersnetwork right now. ZocDoc - Go to www.zocdoc.com/FRIENDZONE and download the Zocdocapp for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many available within 24 hours. Follow us online: Twitter - www.twitter.com/friendzonepod

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This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin walks us through “Sins of Our Mother” - the Lori Vallow story. Black Business of the Week - Code FriendZone for 20% off on https://www.empressmane.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Target - Whatever the reason, it’s always the season to stock up on Black-owned brands at Target. Black Beyond Measure. StoryWorth - Help your family share their story this holiday season with https://welcome.storyworth.com/thefriendzone today and save $10 on your first purchase. This week’s Wellness Segment is sponsored by Illuminating Intersectionality, a new three-part video series brought to you by Target’s BlackBeyond Measure platform and hosted by Fran of Hey Fran Hey & The FriendZone Podcast, Chef Jade of All Jades and Dr. Tykeia Robinson of the Gettin’Grown Podcast. Check out every episode of ‘Illuminating Intersectionality’ at https://www.youtube.com/loudspeakersnetwork right now. ZocDoc - Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/FRIENDZONE and download the Zocdocapp for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many available within 24 hours. Follow us online:

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This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No Segments. Just whatever wants to come out. Brace yourself. Black Business of the Week - https://www.empressmane.com Thank you to our Sponsors:
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This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come out. Brace yourself. Black Business of the Week - https://www.eatnewbreed.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Target - Whatever the reason, it’s always the season to stock up on Black-owned brands at Target. Black Beyond Measure. Illuminating Intersectionality - Check out ‘Illuminating Intersectionality’ hosted by Fran of Hey Fran Hey, Chef Jade of All Jades and Dr. Tykeia Robinson. Powered by Target https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-1jSUx4duk&t=44s ZocDoc - Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/FRIENDZONE and download the Zocdocapp for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many available within 24 hours. PushBlack - Know Your History. Check out Black History Year on Spotify IxoraBB - Visit https://ixorabb.com now to check out their incredible line of products. And as a listener of this podcast, you can save 20% on your first order by using code FriendZone20. Follow us online:

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This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté keeps it light and fun with The Useless Information Questionnaire. Black Business of the Week - https://www.messinabottle.com Wellness Segment - Episode One of Illuminating Intersectionality https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3CHrji3t8A Wellness Segment Part II - The Shadow Work Workbook https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Shadow-Work-Workbook/Jor-El-Caraballo/9781507219799 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. Target’s #BlackBeyondMeasure presents: Episode One of Illuminating Intersectionality https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3CHrji3t8A Follow us online: 

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This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin walks us through October’s Hot Topics. Black Business of the Week - https://www.thelabdrawer.com Wellness Segment - Illuminating Intersectionality. A three-part video series hosted by Hey Fran Hey, Dr. Tykeia Robinson and Jade of All Jades, powered by Target’s Black Beyond Measure Platform: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ckb4aukAcrV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 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 Zocdoc.com/FRIENDZONE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Follow us online:

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This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s the last Crime Zone episode of the season. Fran walks us through The Fall of the House of Murdaugh. Wellness Segment - The Hey Fran Hey x Maryam Hasnaa Embodiment Collection https://resonanceapothecary.com/products/embodiment-box Black Business of the Week - https://labeautyclub.com Thank you to our Sponsors: ZocDoc - Go to Zocdoc.com/FRIENDZONE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. 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. Follow us online: 

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This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come out. Brace yourself. Thank you to our Sponsors: Thuma Beds - Create that feeling of checking in to your favorite boutique hotel suite, but at home, with The Bed, by Thuma. And now go to https://www.thuma.co/FRIEND to receive a twenty-five-dollar credit towards your purchase of The Bed, plus free shipping in the continental U.S. 
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This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s Crime Zone October! Assanté brings the curious case of Paul Fronczak to the Hot Button Segment. Mercedes "Skin Care Bully" of IxoraBB joins the Wellness Segment to talk all things Donkey Milk. Black Business of the Week - https://adorjewelryco.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Push Black - This episode is brought to you by Black History Year, a new podcast from PushBlack. Get connected with Black scholars and leaders who are bringing the real knowledge. Know your history. Check out Black History Year on Spotify or go to https://www.pushblack.us/black-history-year-podcast HelloFresh - Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/FRIENDZONE65 and use code FRIENDZONE65 for 65% off plus free shipping! 
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This week on #TheFriendZone, we kick off Crime Zone October! Dustin tells the shocking tale of Bishop Dr. Tracie Dickey. Black Business of the Week - https://instagram.com/labeautyclub__?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Thank you to our Sponsors: PushBlack - If you want to take control of your finances and begin building wealth, tune into Building Black Dollars by PushBlack. Catch it anywhere you listen to podcasts. ZocDoc - Go to Zocdoc.com/FRIENDZONE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Follow us online:

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