I've been feeling a similar way being a photographer in LA in the entertainment industry. I've been realizing that I don't want to get caught up in the superficial klout game that happens here. So what I thought was me not wanting to work, was really me not wanting to work in this type of space or energy.

Whew I've been feeling that way lately in my photography career. I've been not liking the art of photography as much because its my job now and I have all these deadlines and have to rely on it survive, instead of operating from a place of joy and passion and creativity.

My permission slip is definitely getting a manager or agent. I keep waiting on that to feel like I'm a successful photographer.

It deadass felt like that taking her classes. Finally got to figure out how to use my gifts and stop freaking out when my dreams come true.😅

it's not an app lol he goes by Bigi now but yeah I can't lie I thought his name came from the dangling incident all this time smh

I really love Maryam Hasnaa. So much to learn from her

I’m a long time listener of The Friend Zone. In fact, I picked up the show on episode one seven years ago. I was 14 years old at the time and now at 21, I feel like I’ve grown up alongside the podcast.   Episodes featuring Has are always right on time, and this one hit me hard. I’m currently a senior journalism major at Howard and I’m passionate about telling stories that matter to our community. Despite my dedication to storytelling, the journalism world is fast-paced, and only seems to celebrate the young journalists who push past their breaking points.

My word! I could cry listening to this episode. I’ve been experiencing the most disrespect and retaliation at my current job and though I had another offer on the table I’ve been so hesitant.

This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin walks us through this month’s Hot Topics.

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Genital Cleanser

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You're An Endangered Species

Jade and Keia catch up around the kitchen table to demonstrate the value and utility of collective processing. Making the decisions of life is difficult work. Let’s do it together. 

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Perpetual Decisions

This week on #TheFriendZone, we’re joined by longtime friend of the show, writer, Seer and Spiritual Practitioner, Maryam Hasnaa. We talk remembering to dream, designing new models of success within and outside of the system, and understanding our relationship to external validation.

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Permission Slips - Featuring Maryam Hasnaa

This week on #TheFriendZone, we kick off Crime Zone October! Dustin tells the shocking tale of Bishop Dr. Tracie Dickey.

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Pray For Pay

Jade and Keia discuss the ways that surviving a global pandemic has changed the ways that they “work.” 

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Forever Changed

This week on #TheFriendZone, it’s Crime Zone October! Assanté brings the curious case of Paul Fronczak to the Hot Button Segment. Mercedes "Skin Care Bully" of IxoraBB joins the Wellness Segment to talk all things Donkey Milk.

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Bell Bottom Diapers - Featuring Mercedes "Skin Care Bully" of IxoraBB

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Hug A Tree Tonight

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. 

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The House of Murdaugh

This week on #TheFriendZone, Dustin walks us through October’s Hot Topics.

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Puffed Up With Pride

This week on #TheFriendZone, Assanté keeps it light and fun with The Useless Information Questionnaire.

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The Useless Information Questionnaire

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