Four Day Funk

A Barb By Any Other Name

Join Jade and Keia at for a sleepover for young fly aunties featuring blazing hip & hop and  r&b chunes, amazing snacks, and other nostalgic fun activities. 

Shout Out: https://www.target.com/gift-registry/giftgiver?registryId=adab9cefa2a54beea5aabb0f2e5e033d&type=COLLEGE&ref=reg_home_friends_fam

Wanna help celebrate Keia’s huge accomplishment? https://www.myregistry.com/giftlist/keiasfirsthome

Ben & Jerry’s three new Non-Dairy Frozen Desserts are a new twist on vegan euphoria. Check out the Ben & Jerry’s sunflower butter lineup, and the whole Non-Dairy family at benjerry.com

Engage your brain with fun puzzles and collect tons of cute characters with Best Fiends. Download the 5-Star Rated game on the Apple App Store and Google Play for free! That’s FRIENDS without the R- Best Fiends! 

If you’re a fan of Samantha Irby, Roxane Gay, Morgan Jerkins, and Lindy West, you’ll LOVE this book of essays. Timely, enlightening, and wickedly sharp, ‘This Is Major’ places black women at the center—no longer silenced, no longer the minority.

https://gettingrown.co/
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It’s Ladies Night, What?!

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, we share our experiences with overt, covert and systemic racism. Stories ranging from trying to get apartments in NYC, racist co-workers, bosses and teachers gaslighting us, to traveling to white neighborhoods for groceries.

Black Business of the Week: https://seeinblack.com

Wellness Segment: Bookclub pick for July - The Spirit of Intimacy by Sobonfu Somé

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Ben & Jerry’s - Ben & Jerry’s Flavor Gurus have taken a big leap this time. Their three new Non-dairy flavors are the perfect sweet treats for vegans, vegetarians and everyone in between! Check out the Ben & Jerry’s sunflower butter lineup, and the whole Non-Dairy family at https://www.benjerry.com

US Bank - This episode is brought to you by Real Good by U.S. Bank. When the COVID-19 outbreak hit, people and businesses alike stepped up to provide relief to those in need. US Bank was at the forefront of that effort. They partnered with nonprofits around the country, donating millions to communities fighting to survive. But while Coronavirus created struggles we’ve never seen before, but it also shined a light on problems our communities face every day. Intersectional problems concerning race, wealth, health, education and so much more. To make a better world, to do real good, we need to learn from the experiences of those in the communities we serve and address the concerns underneath the surface. Each episode of the new podcast, Real Good, tells the stories of people that are truly making an impact, and the people whose lives were changed by their efforts. Listen and subscribe to Real Good wherever you get your podcasts.
 
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Have a GREAT day!

The Covert Overt

As we’re at the halfway point of the longest decade ever, 2020, Jade and Keia reflect on a few things they’ve learned and wish they knew at the top of the quarantine. 

Shout Out: Mary Akpa https://song.link/BlackBody
IG: @maryakpa

Mattapan Tech’s Scholarship in honor of Zoila Weddborn- $1000 Scholarship for Black and Latina Women in Massachusetts studying in the health care field
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Wanna help celebrate Keia’s huge accomplishment? https://www.myregistry.com/giftlist/keiasfirsthome

Ben & Jerry’s three new Non-Dairy Frozen Desserts are a new twist on vegan euphoria. Check out the Ben & Jerry’s sunflower butter lineup, and the whole Non-Dairy family at benjerry.com

Need an escape from self-isolating? Experience the best in Black TV and Film with UMC- Urban Movie Channel. Visit UMC.TV and use code GROWN for an extended 30-day free trial today.

If you’re a fan of Samantha Irby, Roxane Gay, Morgan Jerkins, and Lindy West, you’ll LOVE this book of essays. Timely, enlightening, and wickedly sharp, ‘This Is Major’ places black women at the center—no longer silenced, no longer the minority.

https://gettingrown.co/
Email: GettinGrownPodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @GettinGrownPod
IG: @GettinGrownPod
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/GettinGrownPodcast

Bringing Ourselves to the Red Kitchen Table

This week at the kitchen table Jade and Keia discuss navigating grief and loss as Keia reflects on beautiful memories of her brother Brian in honor of his birthday. Keia shares truths and lessons she's learned about life and coping with loss from a very personal standpoint in hopes to encourage others journeying through grief.  

Shout Out: Chelsea Jackson Roberts 
http://www.chelsealovesyoga.com/

Mattapan Tech’s Scholarship in honor of Zoila Weddborn- $1000 Scholarship for Black and Latina Women in Massachusetts studying in the health care field
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlip7hZk6ToeUsiTMhu4D2qqzLAPGEOg8FLdvd7LTX3BjT8g/viewform

Wanna help celebrate Keia’s huge accomplishment? https://www.myregistry.com/giftlist/keiasfirsthome

Ben & Jerry’s three new Non-Dairy Frozen Desserts are a new twist on vegan euphoria. Check out the Ben & Jerry’s sunflower butter lineup, and the whole Non-Dairy family at benjerry.com

Visit HelloFresh.com/80grown and enter the code 80GROWN for $80 off your first box including free shipping. . Get all your meal prep needs delivered to your door not only for the low-low, but for the no-no.  

If you’re a fan of Samantha Irby, Roxane Gay, Morgan Jerkins, and Lindy West, you’ll LOVE this book of essays. Timely, enlightening, and wickedly sharp, ‘This Is Major’ places black women at the center—no longer silenced, no longer the minority.

https://gettingrown.co/
Email: GettinGrownPodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @GettinGrownPod
IG: @GettinGrownPod
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/GettinGrownPodcast

Always Connected - Happy Birthday Brian (Dedicated to the Life and Legacy of Brian Robinson)

Get ready! Get Set! We just drove you right to your new favorite shop where the tea is served piping hot. So grab you a cup, hop in the back, and we'll get you where you need to be. Welcome to Backseat Drivers Podcast! PS: SIGN UP NOW at for early access to episodes, exclusive episodes, the exclusive after show and to request show topics!

Sprinting Down The Hill

This week Jade and Keia welcome elementary school educator and teacher trainer/coach,  Ms. Safiya O’Connor, to the kitchen table to discuss prioritizing safety, academic quality, and emotional health while preparing a new school year during unprecedented times. 

Shout Out: 

The Shindellas - Fear Has No Place

https://instagram.com/congr.ts?igshid=1pkugec99qsd4

Mattapan Tech’s Scholarship in honor of Zoila Weddborn- $1000 Scholarship for Black and Latina Women in Massachusetts studying in the health care field
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlip7hZk6ToeUsiTMhu4D2qqzLAPGEOg8FLdvd7LTX3BjT8g/viewform

Resources for Families 

Help with navigating learning at home:
www.wideopenschool.org
www.challengesuccess.org
www.bealearninghero.org

Academic/Social Emotional Learning Resources
- American Heart Association 
- We Schools @ Home 
- National Education Association
- Teachers Pay Teachers
- Smithsonian Virtual Field Trips 
- teachercreatedmaterials.com 

Math:
Khan Academy 
Zearn

Language Arts:
RAZ Kids
Scholastic 
Epic
Storybook Online 

Early Learners:
Circle Time
Tinkergarten

Secondary Students:
The College Board
Audible 

Wanna help celebrate Keia’s huge accomplishment? https://www.myregistry.com/giftlist/keiasfirsthome

Ben & Jerry’s three new Non-Dairy Frozen Desserts are a new twist on vegan euphoria. Check out the Ben & Jerry’s sunflower butter lineup, and the whole Non-Dairy family at benjerry.com

This year, Discover is giving $5 million to support black owned restaurants. Learn how you can show your support at Discover.com. 

Engage your brain with fun puzzles and collect tons of cute characters with Best Fiends. Download the 5-Star Rated game on the Apple App Store and Google Play for free! That’s FRIENDS without the R- Best Fiends! 

https://gettingrown.co/
Email: GettinGrownPodcast@gmail.com
Twitter: @GettinGrownPod
IG: @GettinGrownPod
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/GettinGrownPodcast

Back to School Prep- Global Crisis Edition (feat. Safiya O’Connor

In honor of Black Business Month Jade and Keia welcome co-founder of the first black-owned tequila brand, Anteel Tequila,  Nayana Ferguson to the kitchen table.  Nayana shares her experiences and insights as a Black woman business owner in an industry that is driven by white males. 

Shout Out: 
Nayana Ferguson
https://teeqspirits.com/

Ben & Jerry’s three new Non-Dairy Frozen Desserts are a new twist on vegan euphoria. Check out the Ben & Jerry’s sunflower butter lineup, and the whole Non-Dairy family at benjerry.com

This year, Discover is giving $5 million to support black owned restaurants. Learn how you can show your support at Discover.com. 

Join millions of happy Hello Tushy customers right now and have a clean butt with every flush.  Go to HelloTushy.com/GROWN to get 10% off. 

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https://gettingrown.co/
Email: GettinGrownPodcast@gmail.com
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Tequila Mockingbird (feat. Nayana Ferguson)

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

Black Business of the Week - Movies In Your Car https://www.moviesinyourcar.com

Thank you to our Sponsors:

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Sixty Seven Minutes

On this week’s episode of #TheFriendZone, it’s the Assante Smith takeover. Remember when we would have random ass ice breakers during the show? They’re back - as a Hot Button segment. 

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

Wellness Segment - The Skin Deep https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMseH1ZPtQQu-u7EB4ehyyw

Thank you to our Sponsors:
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Break The Ice

Keia and Jade are two happy and hard working (Blackity) Black Women who are just trying to learn how to adult, for real.  

Join us each week for Kitchen TableTalk, Petty Peeves and Lessons in Black Women Self Care, as we try to figure out life as 30-somethings.

Bringing Ourselves to the Red Kitchen Table

Gettin' Grown