This week on #TheFriendZone, we talk not affording school lunch as kids, being embarrassed by thrifting, the unhoused communities in our neighborhoods and taxes.

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#ListensLately:

Nana Fofie - Troubling 

Cleo Sol - Things Will Get Better 

Cleo Sol - Desire 

Gangsta Boo ft DJ Paul & Juicy J - Where Dem Dollas At 

MC Lyte ft Xscape - Keep On, Keepin' On 

Rockell - In A Dream (Original Mix) 

Petey - Family of Six 

King George - Too Long 

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Doo Doo Brown

Jade and Keia are joined by trainer and owner of HerFlexFitness, Samaiyah Williams for a timely discussion about community, consistency,  grace, and radical self acceptance as necessary preconditions for realizing your fitness goals as you age.  HerFlexFitness is a women-only strength and conditioning studio currently based in Forestville, MD. 



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Don't forget to listen to Season TWO of 'Illuminating Intersectionality.' 

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Make Good Choices ft. Samaiyah Williams

It’s that time of year! Join Jade and Keia at the Kitchen Table as they share some of their favorite Black/Women owned brands and businesses to help you with your gift giving this Holiday Season. Complete list available on the GG Instagram. 

 



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Black and Brown Paper Packages Tied Up w/ String…

The Premium Pete Show Presents: Life Gems with Premium Pete 💎 

Episode: 'Staying Focused' 

Internets! We are back once again with a new episode of LIFE GEMS!

Life Gems are bite size mentorship episodes for creatives, entrepreneurs or anyone who needs some motivation! When you never stop believing in you, who knows what's possible?!

In this episode we're diving deep into the art of staying focused on this episode. You know, life's a wild ride, and in this noisy world, keeping your eyes on the prize is crucial. We're about to break down some gems that'll have you moving with purpose.

Now, check it – we kick things off by talking about why focus is the key to unlocking those dreams of yours. It's more than just a buzzword; it's the secret sauce to making things happen. We're setting the stage, laying down the groundwork for why you gotta keep your mind sharp in the game.

Next up, we're getting into the nitty-gritty – strategies to keep that focus on lock. I'm talking time management, mindfulness – the whole nine. We're giving you the real tools to cut through the noise, prioritize what matters, and create that zone where you can get things done without losing your mind.

And you know we ain't just talking theory, right? We're bringing in real stories, real talk from people who've mastered the art of staying locked in. It's all about those practical takeaways, so you can apply this knowledge to your own hustle. Stay tuned, take notes, and let's level up that focus game together. 

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Life Gems "Staying Focused"

Jade and Keia gather around the kitchen table for some reflection and discussion on the art and practice of listening!

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Ju Heard?!

Jade and Keia welcome Dr. Kelli Rugless back to the show for a timely conversation on body image as big business and how to prioritize your own health in a weight obsessed world.


For More Information Find Dr. Rugless 
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https://www.weflourishpsychology.com/


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The Mind Body Connection (Feat: Dr. Kelli Rugless)

This week on #TheFriendZone, we engage in a mid-year mental health check-in.

Black Business of the Week - The Museum For Black Girls https://www.themuseumforblackgirls.com

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#ListensLately: 

Chaka Demus & Pliers - Murder She Wrote 

Terror Fabulous & Nadine Sutherland - Action 

Dawn Penn - You Don't Love Me (No, No, No) 

Artemas -I Like The Way You Kiss Me

Kut Klose - I Like 

Master P - I Need Dubs 

Joyce Wrice, ESTA, Duckwrth - too fast 

Tink, Summer Walker - Songs About U 

Normani - Candy Paint

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Drunk Bar Lies

Jade and close out Graduation Announcement Season 2024.

Congratulations Everyone for All of Your Accomplishments!  We are Proud of you !
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The Last to Train to Graduation Announcements 2024

Jade, Keia and their brother XD gather around the kitchen table for a brief escape from reality to discuss mess that is Love is Blind DC.  Grab a snack and join us. 

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Decompressing with the Mess (ft. Xavier D’Leau)

Join Jade and Keia in welcoming New York Times best-selling author, activist, creator, podcaster, scholar, and strategist adrienne maree brown to the kitchen table. This rich discussion features brilliant insight and key lessons from adriennne’s most recent book Loving Corrections, to help us process the political landscape and state of the world.

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Loving Corrections is a collection of love based adjustments and reframes to grow our movements for liberation while navigating a society deeply fractured by greed, racism, and war.

 

This is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

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Snag adrienne maree brown's tarot deck here

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Loving Corrections (Feat: adrienne maree brown)

Listen along every Wednesday as Dustin Ross, HeyFranHey & Assante explore mental health, mental wealth and mental hygiene, because who in the hell wants a musty brain?

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Early in his career, the renaissance man, Premium Pete pioneered the podcasting industry as co-host of the iconic hip-hop program, The Combat Jack Show. 

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

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