The Friend Zone

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we jump into our mental health bag. Why are we able to speak up in certain boundary-crossing situations while totally freezing up in others? We dissect our thoughts and experiences.

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On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit. No Hot Button. No segments. Just whatever comes up. Brace yourself.

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On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, Assanté brings the mental health pros and cons of Reality TV to the Hot Button Segment.

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On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we step into the Crime Zone. Dustin brings the Last Supper of Lucien and Olivier to the Hot Button.

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On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we have New York Times Best Selling author and financial expert, Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche, to help us get good with money.

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Black Business of the Week - https://thenubamboo.com

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This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No hot button. No segments. Just whatever comes up. Brace yourselves.

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This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté brings NY’s Cannabis legalization to the Hot Button, where we discuss our highs and lows with Miss Mary Jane.

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Wellness Segment - Black Girl Sunscreen - https://www.blackgirlsunscreen.com

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This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin shares a clip from Love & Marriage Huntsville to discuss the larger conversation of homophobia in the black community.

Black Business of the Week - Tiffany Aliche’s “Get Good With Money” https://getgoodwithmoney.com

Wellness Segment - Fran’s #ReadToSleep Challenge http://bit.ly/franRTS

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This week on #TheFriendZone, we discuss Compromise vs Sacrifice in love, family and business. Sean Garrette Skin joins us during the Wellness Segment to discuss preventing and healing Maskne.

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This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s a shoot the shit episode. No hot button. No segments. Just whatever comes up. Brace yourself.

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