The Friend Zone

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 ixorabb.com 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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This week on #TheFriendZone, we're joined by longtime friend of the show, writer, Seer and Spiritual Practitioner, Maryam Hasnaa. We talk remembering to dream, designing new models of success within and outside of the system, and understanding our relationship to external validation. Important Maryam Hasnaa Links: * Our Ways of Knowing: An Exploration of the Intuitive Self Course launches October 5th, 2022 and is a 6 week self paced course that will remain open for enrollment: https://www.maryamhasnaa.com/course-offerings * Embodiment boxes are available on our Resonance Apothecary site: https://resonanceapothecary.com/products/embodiment-box * We offer a variety of memberships to our New Earth Mystery School: https://www.maryamhasnaa.com/new-earth-mystery-school * In celebration of NEMS 5 year anniversary we have a 20% discount code from classes, class sets, Embodying Liberation Course, and Energy is Currency Course. (Code: 5YROFNEMS) this expires 10/01/22 * We have a free Intuition: Back to Basics class via zoom this Sunday, October 2nd. All who feel aligned are welcomed to join using the public registration link: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/…Pi0Sa-CQ5SXo3h0ww Black Business of the Week - https://hazelthebeautyrn.com 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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This week on #TheFriendZone, it's a shoot the shit episode. No hot button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come up. Brace yourselves. 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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This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté takes us back 20 years. The top artists, songs, movies, and heartthrobs. Where were you in 2002? Black Business of the Week - https://theguiltygrape.com Are you subscribed to #TheFriendZone Patreon? https://www.patreon.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Thank you to our Sponsors: McDonald's - This episode is sponsored by the McDonald's “Buy One, Get One for $1 Deal.” At McDonald's, you can get Big Name Classics, for just a little bit. 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 https://www.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. 
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This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin walks us through this month's Hot Topics. Black Business of the Week - Ser Skn https://www.serskn.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. 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. Follow us online: 
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This week on #TheFriendZone, we celebrate 7 years and 350 episodes. We reflect on how our show has morphed and grown over the years, favorite guest appearances and our most impactful Hot Button segments. Jessica Jones of Food Heaven stops by the Wellness Segment to talk vitamins and supplements. Important wellness links: * https://examine.com (research supporting supplements) * https://labdoor.com (checks each supplement in a lab for quality and pureness) * https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/vitamins-minerals-how-much-should-you-take (daily intake and tolerable upper limit) * https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/anti-nutrients/#:~:text=Phytates%20(phytic%20acid)%20in%20whole,legumes%E2%80%94can%20decrease%20iron%20absorption (absorption inhibitors)  * Sea moss- an article vetted by a dietitian that has more info and names the studies https://health.clevelandclinic.org/sea-moss-benefits Black Business of the Week - nokidsallowed.club 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. Death of a Salesman - Tickets available now at https://salesmanonbroadway.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 up. Brace yourself. 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. 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 https://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, 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. Thuma Beds - Go to https://www.thuma.co/friend for a $25 credit Freedom Grooming - To thank you for being such a loyal listener, we're partnering with Freedom to give you an exclusive 20% off when you go to https://www.freedom-grooming.com/FRIENDZONE ZocDoc - Go to https://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, 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 http://thebudgetnista.com Black Business of the Week - Mysa Fragrance Haus https://mysafragrancehaus.com/products/body-shimmer 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. 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 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 Black-owned brands at Target. Thuma Beds - Go to www.thuma.co/friend for a $25 credit Follow us online: 
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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 - Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/friendzone16 and use code friendzone16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts. Follow us online: 
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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/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, 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 BET Plus. Freedom Grooming - To thank you for being such a loyal listener, we're partnering with Freedom to give you an exclusive 20% off when you go to https://www.freedom-grooming.com/FRIENDZONE 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 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 what's next for all of us. Stock up on Black-owned brands at Target. MJ The Musical - https://mjthemusical.com Follow us online: 
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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 Target. 
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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 Livestream Tour: www.patreon.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Thank you to our Sponsors: Tushy - Visit Hello https://hellotushy.com/FRIENDZONE to get 10% off plus FREE shipping right now! Thuma - Create that feeling of checking in to your favorite boutique hotel suite, but at home, with The Bed, by Thuma. And go to https://www.thuma.co/friend and use the code FRIEND to receive a twenty-five dollar credit towards your purchase of The Bed plus free shipping in the continental U.S. MJ The Musical - https://mjthemusical.com Follow us online: 
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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. 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 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 night of partying is interrupted when they find a drunk, passed out stranger in their apartment. EMERGENCY is NOW PLAYING in Select Theaters and streaming on Amazon Prime Video May 27th. ZocDoc - Go to https://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 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 night of partying is interrupted when they find a drunk, passed out stranger in their apartment. EMERGENCY is NOW PLAYING in Select Theaters and streaming on Amazon Prime Video May 27th. MJ Musical - Get your tickets now to the show Deadline calls “a wildly entertaining marvel that's taking Manhattan with hurricane force”. Go to https://mjthemusical.com Follow us online: 
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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/TheFriendZonePodcast Thank you to our Sponsors: Curology - Curology - Get started on Curology with a free 30-day trial at curology.com/friendzone. Just pay $5 for shipping and handling. Follow us online: 
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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 audio AND video) plus our NEW Livestream Tour: www.patreon.com/TheFriendZonePodcast Thank you to our Sponsors: Curology - Curology - Get started on Curology with a free 30-day trial at curology.com/friendzone. Just pay $5 for shipping and handling. ZocDoc - Go to https://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. Tushy - Visit Hello https://hellotushy.com/FRIENDZONE to get 10% off plus FREE shipping right now! Follow us online: 
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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 & Centella Calming Gel Toner - https://ixorabb.com/products/sea-moss-centella-calming-gel-toner?variant=41344867729603 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 boutique hotel suite, but at home, with The Bed, by Thuma. And go to https://www.thuma.co/friend and use the code FRIEND to receive a twenty-five dollar credit towards your purchase of The Bed plus free shipping in the continental U.S. Cerebral - For listeners of this show, you can receive 65% off your first month of medication management and care counseling at https://cerebral.com/friendzone 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 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 boutique hotel suite, but at home, with The Bed, by Thuma. And go to https://www.thuma.co/friend and use the code FRIEND to receive a twenty-five dollar credit towards your purchase of The Bed plus free shipping in the continental U.S. Headspace - Try www.headspace.com/FRIENDZONE and get one month FREE of their entire mindfulness library. Follow us online: 
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