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We wanted to share our Thanksgiving wishes with you! We love you and are so THANKFUL for you!

Have a wonderful day!

Dr. Courtney, Dr. Leah, Dr. Sylvia

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hello, Hello, HELLO friends! Somebody say Homecoming!! We just flew back from Xavier University of LA homecoming, and it was everything. We're spilling all the details in this episode. 3 friends TALK got to take over Gold Table Talks with a special guest Branden Weber! Check out the link below to see a small excerpt from our talk with Branden. We can't wait to see everybody again next year. Be sure to like, subscribe, rate the show and tell us your fav homecoming moment & Happy Thanksgiving!

Also, go to www.knowyourpharmacist.org for a free download of 10 Questions to Ask Your Pharmacist!

Here's what you'll learn in this episode:

1. Our Homecoming recap
2. What went right and what went wrong
3. How to create generational wealth
4. All about HBCUopoly

Links

• https://vimeo.com/642470910
• myhbcuopoly.com
• myalphaelite.com

About our Guests:

Branden Weber

• Branden Weber is a servant leader at heart who has spent the bulk of his career in the insurance industry. He currently serves as a risk advisor to elite professionals, professional athletes, and widely recognized entertainers through Alpha Performance Insurance. He has been named to Dallas Magazine's Best Insurance Professionals list each year of API's existence. Recently, Branden was featured in Insurance Business America's Magazine (Hot 100 Edition), comprised of industry leaders and executives shaping the insurance industry's future.

Outside of professional advancement, the Compton, California Native is PASSIONATE about closing the wealth gap between black and brown communities and that of our white counterparts. As a result, Branden created the HBCU-OPOLY gaming series geared to pay homage to our beloved HBCUs while teaching the tools necessary for us to fund our freedom. This

"Financial Literacy is table stakes in today's environment. One can be literate and know that a red octagon with four white letters is a Stop Sign. We can't afford to be simply Literate - Financial Mastery is what we are after, and I am here to serve."

Branden received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing from the Xavier University of Louisiana and his Master of Business Administration from Baylor University.

Husband to Candace (XULA 03') and Father to Micah, Zoe, and Emmit.

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• instagram.com/worldwide_bweb

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Were back with another episode to close out American Pharmacist Month. This month were bringing pharmacists all month long and we are excited to welcome Dr. Miami, we mean Dr. Aisha Shokoya, PharmD, BCPS! She giving us all the insight on being a Clinical Oncology Pharmacist. Listen in and learn!

Also, it's still American Pharmacist Month and we are passionate about you knowing your pharmacist. Go to www.knowyourpharmacist.org to for a free download of 10 Questions to Ask Your Pharmacist!

Here's what you'll learn in this episode:

1. All about the COVID 19 vaccine for children under 12 years old.
2. The role of a Clinical Oncology Pharmacist
3. How to help manage the side effects of cancer treatment.
4. Why self-care for Doctors is so important.

Links

• COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens | CDC
• - Ms Rx Geek

About our Guests:

Dr. Aisha Shokoya

• Aisha Shokoya, PharmD, BCPS is a clinical oncology pharmacist at the Miami Cancer Institute. She graduated with a PharmD degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University and afterwards completed her post graduate residency training at the Cleveland Clinic. Outside of helping cancer patients on a daily basis, Aisha enjoys blogging and teaching the next generation of pharmacists. She is also Founder and creator of her brand MsRxGeek where she helps inspire, motivate and teach those who are passionate about the field pharmacy.

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• instagram.com/ms.rxgeek

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Were so excited about this episode! We have Baton Rouge's own, the owners of Parker's Pharmacy, Dr. Orlando and Kyle Palmer. They have owned their own pharmacy since 2016 and have been serving the Baton Rouge area and weathering the storms that blow, literally. Get into this episode and, of course, we're bringing the 3 friends TALK signature style of health, friends, and fun… heavy on the FUN!

Also, it's still American Pharmacist Month and we are passionate about you knowing your pharmacist. Go to www.knowyourpharmacist.org to for a free download of 10 Questions to Ask Your Pharmacist!

Here's what you'll learn in this episode:

1. Why did the Palmer Brothers start and name their independent pharmacy Parker's Pharmacy?
2. Why it's important to get your CBD from reputable sources.
3. How to get your meds and prepare for a natural disaster.
4. Their hurricane Ida experience.
5. Is Dr. Sylvia dry hating on Baton Rouge? She says it's all LOVE, you decide.

Links

• www.parkersrx.com
• pharmpluscbd.com

About our Guests:

Dr. O.

• Orlando Palmer, founder of Parker's Pharmacy started his career as a pharmacist in 2003 after graduating from Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy. With over fourteen years of experience as a pharmacist, he has seen the industry from multiple vantage points. O is known by his patients and the community as a helpful and educated medical counselor. Dr. O dedicates his time to providing community outreach health presentations and advocating positive health outcomes for his patients. Dr. O has a reputation within the health care community as an effective communicator and a solution finder. In his spare time, Dr. O enjoys sporting events, grilling and eating seafood.

Kyle Palmer

• Kyle Palmer, co-owner of Parker's Pharmacy serves as the Marketing Executive of the company, with nine years of experience in the field of marketing. The Baton Rouge native, moved to Billings, Montana in 2007 to further his education at Montana State University of Billings on a full-athletic scholarship to play basketball. Kyle received his B.S. Degree in Elementary Education and was well known for his contributions with children of all walks of life in the community. After college, Kyle launched a marketing firm and a youth sporting event company that made an impact throughout the community during his ten years of living in Montana. As Kyle returned to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, his mission is to educate the community on self-health while utilizing effective marketing strategies for Parker's Pharmacy. In addition to Parker's Pharmacy, Kyle plans to launch his Baton Rouge-based marketing firm in the near future. Kyle loves basketball, marketing, teaching, playing ping pong, fishing, art and eating seafood.

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• instagram.com/parkerspharmacy

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Welcome back and welcome to Season 3! Were so excited to be back! We have so many exciting things in the works for this season and we've been busy during the break with all things health, friends, and fun! We made some new friends! Welcome to the party! And hey to our friend's tribe that has been rocking with us since Season 1 and Season 2. We luv you! Take a moment to tune in and catch up with us!

It's American Pharmacist Month and we will be bringing you ALL pharmacists this month who are doing big things. And we are passionate about you knowing your pharmacist. Go to www.knowyourpharmacist.org to for a free download of 10 Questions to Ask Your Pharmacist!

Here's what you'll learn in this episode:

1. Who is 3 friends TALK
2. Why we started our podcast
3. What we've been up to during our time away
4. All about our knowyourpharmacist.org campaign
5. COVID19 update
6. All about our next live event

Links

• knowyourpharmacist.org
• https://giving.xula.edu/pages/XULA-2021-homecoming-registration

About our Hosts:

Dr. Courtney

• https://3friendstalk.com/dr-courtney/

Dr. Leah

• https://3friendstalk.com/dr-leah/

Dr. Sylvia

• https://3friendstalk.com/dr-sylvia/

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Season 2 was everything because of listeners like you! Thank you for rocking with 3 friends TALK. We loved interacting with you LIVE during the show. During this episode we are taking you down memory lane and replaying our favorite moments form Season 2 and giving away awards of course!

Listen in and we can't wait to see you SOON!

Mwah,

Dr. Courtney, Dr. Leah, Dr. Sylvia

*Adult topics will be discussed in this episode.*

Hello, Hello, HELLO friends,

With COVID and the vaccines, everyone has been talking about blood clots. We wanted to give you all the facts from the Blood Clot Doc herself. From her mind-blowing personal story, Dr. April Allen's passion for healing people suffering from blood clots grew. Listen in to learn the signs and symptoms of blood clots, how to keep blood clots at bay, and how to heal from blood clots.

Here's what you'll learn in this episode about blood clots and COVID:

• All about Pinot Nior, Tennessee Honey, and Crown Apple
• What is anticoagulation
• How Blood Clots impacted Dr. April's life and Career
• How rat poison has helped so many
• How to prevent Blood Clots during travel
• How Blood Clots impact the body
• The relationship between Blood Clots and COVID (VITT)
• The latest news about COVID vaccines and Blood Clots
• How High Protein Diets can lead to clotting

Links:

• https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/acip/meetings/downloads/slides-2021-05-12/07-COVID-Shimabukuro-508.pdf
• https://ashpublications.org/blood/article/129/21/2864/36268/Heparin-induced-thrombocytopenia

About Dr. April Allen:

Dr. April Y. Allen is a registered pharmacist, speaker, servant leader, and consultant practicing in anticoagulation. She developed an interest and passion for anticoagulation after her near-death experience related to blood clots in February 2001. Over the past 20 years, Dr. Allen has taken anticoagulants or "blood thinners"and had family members with blood clots. For these reasons, Dr. Allen has dedicated most of her pharmacy career practicing and teaching others about anticoagulation. She utterly understands what it means to be an anticoagulation provider and patient. Dr. Allen has experienced multiple medical procedures that impacted her anticoagulation therapy, too.

Dr. Allen received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy in 2002 and completed a Pharmacy Practice with Ambulatory Care Emphasis Residency at the Regional Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee in 2003. She obtained pharmacy licenses in Tennessee, Texas, and Arizona. Dr. Allen has certifications in diabetes patient care, pharmacy immunization delivery, and as a Certified Anticoagulation Care Provider (2005-2010). Additionally, Dr. Allen has an interest in the COVID 19 vaccines, healthy lifestyles, and health care disparities. Dr. Allen is originally from Tennessee but currently resides in Dallas, Texas.

Connect with Dr. April Allen:

www.facebook.com/bloodclotdoc

www.instagram.com/blodclotdoc

www.twitter.com/bloodclotdoc

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Vagine and All the Things with Dr. Adrianna Shardey!

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Join your favorite pharmacists at The Chocolate Brunch on August 29, 2021 in Dallas, TX. Go to www.thechocolatebrunch.com for all the details!

Were back with a special pop up episode because we couldn't wait to interview our new Super friend, Dr. Adrianna! Not only is she a pharmacist who specializes in women's health, she is also a cosmetic pharmacist, sexual health educator, aesthetician and social media star! Yup, all of that! Listen and learn about all the things she's had to overcome and a few ways to keep the vagine happy!

Here's what you'll learn in this episode:

• Her transition from young mother to Multi-hyphenate Pharmacist
• How to overcome toxic situations and follow your passions
• More about Women's Health Pharmacists
• More about Cosmetic Pharmacists
• This or That Vagine style

More about Dr. Adrianna:

Hi, I'm Dr. Adrianna Shardey, PharmD! I'm a "Pharminfluencer." A PharmInfluencer is a pharmacist or pharmacy professional who uses their platform to advocate for important causes in their subject matter of expertise. My social media platform currently focuses on sexual health education, women's health, and beauty. My mission is to use my expertise as a pharmacist to educate women about safe sex, feminine/intimate health, and to use my OTC expertise to help consumers make informed decisions when selecting product for self-care. In addition to creating digital content for my platform, I work full time as a Prior Authorization Pharmacist. Patients with chronic conditions shouldn't have to deal with the stress of getting their medications covered. Every day I fight to help my patients get access to their medications whether it's through their insurance, manufacturer programs, or grants. There's so much I want to achieve throughout my career and I'm excited for what's to come and the all people I will help!

Connect with Dr. Adrianna:

• instagram.com/adriannashardey

hello, Hello, HELLO friends!

Its the Summer panorama (I mean pandemic) update.

As pharmacists, your favorite 3 friends are poised to be your source of pertinent information regarding COVID19, vaccine safety, efficacy, and availability. The Delta and Lambda variants are causing setbacks in our pandemic recovery. Tune in as 3 friends TALK discusses all the latest updates and we recommend you start/continue to wear your mask in public. Doctors orders!! You also don't want to miss out on Girl Talk with your 3 favorite pharmacists Dr. Courtney, Dr. Leah, and Dr. Sylvia.

Do you have questions? Shoot us a message at www.3friendsTALK.com.

Join us for our first IRL event on August 29, 2021, in Dallas, TX. Register for more information at www.thechocolatebrunch.com.

hello, Hello, HELLO friends!

We're back with another episode. July is all about healing and you know we're always talking about self-care for Black women. We are so excited to expand our conversation and discuss the healing journey with the Honorable Judge (yep we meant to use both Honorable and Judge) Njeri Maldonado.

In 2019, Judge Maldonado published her memoir and credits it with being a huge part of her healing journey from the traumas of her childhood. Noticing there weren't many resources for children who grew up like her, and now being a mother herself, she wants to be and create a resource for others like her.

What you'll learn:

• Girl Talk
  • Who is in an undisclosed location this week
  • Sha'Carrie and Tokyo 2020 Olympics

• Interview with Judge & Author Njeri
  • How writing about her journey helped her heal
  • How to fly on a string
  • How to be open to new experiences
  • How her father and Xavier University shaped her journey
  • Immigration
  • How she practices self-care

Resources:

• https://amzn.to/3BS4qQI
• https://www.tsa.gov/precheck
• https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry/how-apply
• https://www.xula.edu/department/department-of-political-science

Where to connect with Judge Njeri:

• instagram.com/njerimaldonado

Brief Bio:

Judge Njeri Battiste Maldonado is a 2001 Xavier University political science graduate. She graduated from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in 2005. In September 2016, Judge Maldonado was appointed by former United States Attorney General Loretta Lynch to serve as an Immigration Judge. She currently serves as a judge in Atlanta, Georgia where she resides with her husband, Ramon, their twin (Xavierite) daughters, and two sons. Judge Maldonado published her memoir, Mama Didn't Raise This Woman, in June 2019.