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A Friend Like MeEp. 34 How Much Should a Man Earn? feat. Corinne & YokmanyThere has been many discussions on and offline about how much a man should be making. In this episode, we give our perspective on things.
A Song to Expand Your Attention Span: "Bills, Bills, Bills" by Destiny's Child
Email: chaurielle@gmail.com2024-09-0331 minA Friend Like MeEp. 33 Sometimes You Have to be a KarenIt's not the method in which Karen's handle situations, it's the passion behind it that gets things resolved. For those of us who are slightly passive about things, this episode is for you!
A Song to Expand Your Attention Span: "Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley
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2024-07-3111 minA Friend Like MeEp. 32 Why Are Women No Longer Feminine? feat. Epps & Frank 45Our current culture is praising women who are no longer lady like and move like men. We're here to discuss why and how this happened.
A Song to Expand Your Attention Span: "All I Have" by Amelie
Email: Chaurielle@gmail.com2024-04-0522 minA Friend Like MeEp. 31 Should You Get Married Young? feat. TatiIn today's society, marriage is frowned upon ESPECIALLY if you're young. I discuss with this 21 year old bride-to-be about her thoughts on marrying young!
A Song to Expand Your Attention Span: “Lets Get Married” by Jagged Edge
Email: chaurielle@gmail.com2024-01-2429 minA Friend Like MeEp. 30 Stay Away from People Who Have Nothing to LoseBeing around people or places with people who have nothing to lose can cost you your future.
A Song to Expand Your Attention Span: "Off the Grid" by Kanye West
Email: @chaurielle 2023-10-0410 minA Friend Like MeEp. 29 Believe In YourselfIn this episode I discuss the importance of believing in yourself. You can have all of the knowledge, skill set, and opportunity but if you don’t believe in yourself it won’t happen!
A Song to Expand Your Attention Span: “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey
Email: chaurielle@gmail.com2023-09-2008 minA Friend Like MeEp. 28 Don't Go Back & Forth with PeopleIn this podcast episode, I discuss taking the high road and not arguing with people to ultimately gain peace of mind!
A Song to Expand Your Attention Span: Peace of Mind by Lauryn Hill
Email: chaurielle@gmail.com2023-09-1311 minA Friend Like MeEp. 34 Don't Go Back & Forth with PeopleIt's not easy taking the high road and not arguing with people but ultimately you will pick the best option and gain peace of mind!
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A Song to Expand Your Attention Span: Peace of Mind by Lauryn Hill2023-09-1317 minA Friend Like MeEp. 27 Take the Leap feat. AlexisIn this episode I speak with business owner Alexis who took the leap from nursing to owning her juice bar "Raw Juicescape" in New Haven, Connecticut. We encourage you to take the leap in your life as well!
A Song to Expand Your Attention Span: "Don't Forget Who You Are" by Common
Email: chaurielle@gmail.com2023-08-0219 minA Friend Like MeEp. 26 Respect the Craft (feat. Jus Cuz)In this episode we discuss importance of respecting whatever craft you do. Knowing the history, studying, and working on it to become the best you can be.
A Song to Expand Your Attention Span: "Spaceship" by Kanye West feat. GLC & Consequence (the clean version)
Email: chaurielle@gmail.com2023-07-1132 minA Friend Like MeEp. 31 Lock In (feat. Meek & Dom)In this podcast episode, we discuss locking in on your goals. It's time to focus on what REALLY matters and get things in order so we can win.
A Song to Expand Your Attention Span: A Million While You Young (the clean version)
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2023-06-0738 minA Friend Like MeEp. 25 While You're Hating, I'm WorkingIn this episode I address haters. Not just on my behalf, but for all of us who have dealt with or are dealing with hate. I have a list of 7 things that reveal what a hater truly is and how to not be one.
A Song to Expand Your Attention Span: Never Hating by Lil Baby ft. Young Thug (the clean version)
Email: chaurielle@gmail.com 2023-04-2622 minA Friend Like MeEp. 24 It's OK to Be Alone feat. Alex "La Nina"In this episode, Alex and I discuss the BENEFITS that are often overlooked when it comes to being alone. Being single gives you time to self develop and prepare for that future person (if that's what you desire).
A Song to Expand Your Attention Span: "Self Love" by Jayson Lyric feat. Nevaeh
Email: chaurielle@gmail.com2023-04-2620 minA Friend Like MeEp. 23 The Power of Sexual Discipline (feat. Malcolm & Meek)In this episode I have two sexually disciplined men to discuss the benefits of living such lifestyle.
A Song to Expand Your Attention: Doo Wop (That Thing) by Lauryn Hill
Email: chaurielle@gmail.com2023-03-2934 minA Friend Like MeEp. 22 Beautiful Trauma feat. Frank ColmenaresIn this episode, I discuss Frank Colmenares new project "Beautiful Trauma". We touch on broken family bonds, taking care of yourself, healing and going after your dreams. His project is available on all music streaming platforms.
A Song to Expand Your Attention Span: "Beautiful Trauma" by Frank Colmenares
Email: chaurielle@gmail.com2023-03-1740 minA Friend Like MeEp. 26 It's OK to Pivot (Changing Direction) feat. Malcolm & MeekIn this episode we discuss why it's ok to pivot a.k.a. change directions with your goals or approach. Nothing HAS to be set in stone and often times things don't go as planned. So recalibrate, adjust, and execute again :)
A Song to Expand Your Attention Span: "Status Symbol 3" feat. Buddy by Nipsey Hussle (the clean version)
Email: chaurielle@gmail.com2023-02-0824 minA Friend Like MeEp. 21 When Can Somebody Spin the Block? feat. ZheniaIn this episode Z & I discussed why you SHOULD or SHOULDN'T let somebody "spin the block" on you. "Spin the block" is a term meaning letting an old flame or an ex come back and giving them another chance. We discuss having standards, self assessment, and not bringing up the past if you do rekindle the relationship.
A Song to Expand Your Attention Span: "Thank U, Next" Ariana Grande (the clean version)
Email: chaurielle@gmail.com 2023-01-2623 minA Friend Like MeEp. 20 Dim Your Light for No One (feat. Zhenia)In today's episode, Z & I discuss the importance of being yourself and not dimming your light to make others comfortable. We need individuality and difference makers, more than ever.
A Song to Expand Your Attention Span: "Shining Star" by Earth, Wind, & Fire
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2023-01-0416 minA Friend Like MeEp. 23 No Respect, No AccessWith the New Year quickly approaching, it's time to assess who we allow access to us and at what level. I discuss this and encourage you to value yourself and to only keep people around who value you as well.
A Song to Expand Your Attention: "Respect"- Aretha Franklin
Email: chaurielle@gmail.com2022-12-2109 minA Friend Like MeWhy Do Guys Like to Hang Out with Their Friends More than Their Woman? (feat. Meek & Garcia)In this episode we discuss why (some) men like to hang out with their friends MORE than their girl.
A Song to Expand Your Attention Span: “Why Can’t We Be Friends” by War
Email: chaurielle@gmail.com2022-12-0732 minA Friend Like MeEp. 19 Are You Always Offended?In the past 10 years society has become hypersensitive. Being "outraged" and offended majority of the time has become the norm and it's not healthy nor necessary. In this episode I discuss how to not let offense consume your life.
A Song to Expand Your Attention Span: “Where is the Love?” by The Black Eyed Peas
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2022-10-2612 minA Friend Like MeEp. 20 Show Love feat. MeekIn this episode Meek and I discuss how crucial it is that everyone shows love. “Showing love” is a figure of speech pertaining to acknowledging, complimenting, and/or congratulating someone else. That could be for what that person has done career wise all the way to just complimenting their character.
A Song to Expand Your Attention Span: “One Love” by Bob Marley
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2022-10-1921 minA Friend Like MeEp. 18 All "Busy" Is Not "Good" BusyHustle culture has influenced a lot of us to think that constantly "working" is a good thing. We think we're getting more "done" and at a "faster" rate BUT this is not always true. Recently, I have been too busy for my own good and I have ended this vicious cycle. And I'm here to share my experience with you :)
A Song to Expand Your Attention Span: “On the Dock of the Bay” by Otis Redding2022-08-3011 minA Friend Like MeEp. 17 Discovering Yourself (What Makes You, YOU) feat. ZheniaToday it's popular to take on a false identity. Many are inauthentic and copying all trends. Zhenia and I are here to discuss how to discover your TRUE self and what makes you, YOU!
A Song to Expand Your Attention Span: “Wanna Be Cool”- Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment
Email: chaurielle@gmail.com2022-07-0621 min
A Friend Like MeEp. 16 What Makes Somebody a Simp?People have been using the term "simp" too loosely and too often IMO. Today I discuss with some guests my take on the matter and what their opinion is as well. The pod is back baby.
Guests: Mikey B. & Meek
A Song to Expand Your Attention Span: "Put That Woman First" by Jaheim2022-06-2220 minA Friend Like MeEp. 15 Stop Making ExcusesMaking excuses is one of the hardest things NOT to do because life is hard! But instead of being a victim in this life, we can change our mindset and become a victor! In this episode I will discuss how to eliminate excuses from your life and get your power back.
A Song to Expand Your Attention Span: “You Can Do It Too” by Pharrell (the clean version)
Email: chaurielle@gmail.com2022-03-2207 minA Friend Like MeEp. 14 Get Your Ducks in a RowFrom New Years until today, I had been MIA and off of social media. I had to lock in and get my life in order. My "ducks" were scattered all over the pond, but now I've got them in a row and I'm ready to take over 2022! I hope me revealing my ducks (priorities), help you get your life in order as well (if need be).
A Song to Expand Your Attention Span: "Million While You Young" by Nipsey Hussle (the clean version)2022-03-0123 minA Friend Like MeEp. 13 The Level Up is Lonely (feat. Cole and Malcolm)Often times to elevate, we have to isolate. Being lonely isn't a bad thing, but honestly essential to making big progressive steps toward that next level. In this episode I discuss this with two friends who have leveled up in their lives.
A Song to Expand Your Attention Span: "Level Up" by Ciara
Email: chaurielle@gmail.com2021-12-1522 minA Friend Like MeEp. 12 Celebrate the Baby StepsOften times we don't acknowledge our own progress. And this is NOT on purpose, it's because we have been programmed to only celebrate "big goals". In this episode, I encourage you to acknowledge your baby steps because they are significant as well!
A Song to Expand Your Attention Span: "Street Lights" by Kanye West2021-12-0106 minA Friend Like MeDating Seriously Under 25 is Pointless (feat. Mikey B & Meek)In this week's episode, I will be discussing with two 23 year olds if SERIOUSLY dating under 25 is pointless. I believe in most cases it is, but that's my opinion lol. I hope you enjoy this conversation.
A Song to Expand Your Attention Span: "A Woman's Worth" by Alicia Keys2021-11-2321 minA Friend Like MeEp. 11 "No More PSA's (Just Do It)" feat. Mikey BIn this episode my guest and I (Mikey B) discuss why making a PSA about what you're doing is pointless. Put in the work, solidify whatever you're doing, and THEN announce it once it's done.
A Song to Expand Your Attention Span: "The Race" by Wiz Khalifa (the clean version)2021-11-1608 minA Friend Like MeEp. 10 Do You Self Sabotage? (PART TWO)In this episode I discuss what many of us (including myself) struggle with, and that's self sabotage. We may not even recognize it because it could be embedded into our behavior. This is part two, breaking down the 10 traits of self sabotage. I will be discussing the last 5 traits in this episode ( #6 Staying in your comfort zone, #7 Being a perfectionist, #8 being a people pleaser, #9 Neglecting yourself, & #10 Speaking negatively about yourself). I suggest solutions for these problems and I hope I can help if you struggle with this.
A Song to Expand Your Attention Span: “Man in the Mi...2021-11-1017 minA Friend Like MeEp. 9 Do You Self Sabotage? (Part One)In this episode I discuss what many of us (including myself) struggle with, and that's self sabotage. We may not even recognize it because it could be embedded into our behavior. This is part one of a two-part series breaking down the 10 traits of self sabotage. I will be discussing the first 5 traits in this episode ( #1 procrastination, #2 being late, #3 being inconsistent, #4 stressing/worrying, & #5 second guessing yourself). I suggest solutions for these problems and I hope I can help if you struggle with this.
A Song to Expand Your Attention Span: "Slippin" by DMX (Clean Version)2021-10-0511 minA Friend Like MeEp. 8 Be Consistent or Don't Start It's simple to be consistent, but it's not easy. To avoid disappointment be consistent at what you want or don't start.
A Song to Expand Your Attention Span: "Boobie Miles" by Big K.R.I.T.2021-09-2808 minA Friend Like MeEp. 7 Be Yourself (Stop Capping for Social Media)Many like to portray a lifestyle on social media that isn’t their true reality. This generation more than ever suffers from comparison so they feel the need to fabricate and exaggerate. In this podcast, I encourage us to be ourselves and to stop capping for social media.
A Song to Expand Your Attention Span: "Everything I am" by Kanye West (Clean Version)2021-09-2106 minA Friend Like MeEp. 6 Nobody Owes You Anything (Earn Your Keep)Most Millenials & Gen Z are entitled. That has been ignited through things "seeming" instant due to social media. You've got to work for your dreams and gain people's support. It isn't owed to you, it's earned.2021-09-1409 minA Friend Like MeEp. 5 Privacy is Power (Relationship Edition)In this podcast episode, I have two special guests (Chloe & Lisannie) and we discuss the power of keeping your relationship private. We mostly discuss this relating to social media since that's where most people find out who's dating who.
Song to Expand Your Attention Span: Don't Mess with my Man by Nivea ft. Jagged Edge2021-09-0717 minA Friend Like MeEp. 4 Be Frugal NOT CheapIn this episode I am breaking down the difference between being cheap and being frugal. I am “Frugal Fran”! Frugality for life!
A Song to Expand Your Attention Span: She Works Hard for the Money by Donna Summer2021-06-2913 minA Friend Like MeEp. 3 Failure is a Good ThingIn this episode I share my thoughts on failure. Failure is frowned upon, but you NEED to fail to know how to win!
A Song to Expand your Attention Span: Eye of the Tiger by Survivor2021-06-2210 minA Friend Like MeEp. 2 Don't Let Your Inner Child DieIn this episode I am discussing why you should keep your inner child alive. The older we get, the harder that task becomes; but it is crucial that we fight for it everyday2021-06-0813 minA Friend Like MePilot Ep. 1 "Lets Stop Being Desperate"Recently, a video went viral in which this woman proposed to her man and I just need us as women to reassess & reset! The desperation has got to stop. This episode's featured song to expand your attention span is "Free Yourself" by Fantasia. Enjoy :)2021-05-2908 min