The Friend Zone

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever wants to come out. Brace yourself.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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:


Target - Whatever the reason, it’s always the season to stock up on Black-owned brands at Target. Black Beyond Measure.

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/playlist?list=PLRzeOW8hsxzObV5wKmd2rl214-0fdqU5T

PushBlack - Know Your History. Check out Black History Year on Spotify

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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:

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.

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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

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Target’s #BlackBeyondMeasure presents: Episode One of Illuminating Intersectionality https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3CHrji3t8A

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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.

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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.

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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. 


ZocDoc - Every month, millions of people use Zocdoc. It’s our go-to whenever we need to find and book a quality doctor. 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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