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Black Boomer Besties from BrooklynEp159 When Family Hurts: Going No Contact And HealingAngella and Leslie wrestle with how to set boundaries with loved ones without guilt, why the concept of “no contact” is gaining language online, and what healing looks like on both sides of estrangement. As usual, humor lightens the load and remains an invaluable tool to support resilience and repair as The Besties trade stories, therapy wins, and lessons from recent podcasts from Stephanie Perry and Oprah.Oprah Explores the Rising Trend of Going No Contact with Your FamilyStephanie Perry Going NO CONTACT with narcissistic mothe...
2025-12-3051 minBlack Boomer Besties from BrooklynEp158 Rethinking Celebration: Acts Of Care As ResistanceThe holidays can feel like two different seasons at once: sentimental and sparkly on the surface, heavy and hectic underneath. Besties Angella and Leslie speak honestly about both and offer a way forward that doesn’t require a shopping cart—just attention, time, and a little creativity.If you’re ready to trade obligation for intention and make celebration feel like care, this conversation will meet you where you are. Press play, build one small ritual, and let joy be the loudest thing in the room. If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a...
2025-12-2328 minBlack Boomer Besties from BrooklynEp157 How do you make peace last when life moves on fast?Ever notice how after the prayers and the crescendo of miracles, the next wave of worry comes to snatch it away? Our family just lived through a medical crisis and a hard-won turn for the better, and we’re honest about the whiplash that followed—insurance calls, care decisions, a home being modified, and the ache of meeting a new reality for a once independent son. Gratitude is real. Grief is real. Both want space. In this episode Besties Angella and Leslie ponder ways to make that space.Whether you’re navigating recovery, suppor...
2025-12-1633 minBlack Boomer Besties from BrooklynEp156 The African Hair Braiding Salon: Examining This Messy Nexus of The DiasporaThe Besties return this week after taking a much needed “peace pause”. They return to unpack a viral video of a salon arrest and the deeper tensions it exposes between Black Americans and African immigrants. Angella and Leslie weigh boycott power, clear asks, and practical ways to raise standards without giving up on each other.Owner of African Braiding Salon and Two Employees ARRESTED!!TabithaSpeaksPoliticshttps://youtu.be/xZFKSc6akDY?si=3Hn9lXxQ-HTmMQb0If this conversation resonates, follow, share with a friend, and...
2025-12-0933 minBlack Boomer Besties from BrooklynEp155 A Praise Report to celebrate with usThe Besties reflect on a morning of quiet prayer that turned into a cascade of miracles: a son spoke, moved, answered questions, and became eligible for a transfer to acute rehab. Leslie describes the emotional whiplash of being both a physician and a mom when a loved one is ill. While Besties Angella and Leslie share their relief, they pivot to sharing practical wisdom on the conversations and structures families can have in place when crises arise. Book a free coaching consultation with Angie here:https://cal...
2025-11-2556 minBlack Boomer Besties from BrooklynEp147 Boomers Doing AIBesties Angella and Leslie, two 60-something year old Black women, reveal their concerns over artificial intelligence and explore how AI can enhance rather than threaten their lives.They reference an episode of John Hope Bryant’s Money and Wealth podcast entitled “How Black America Can Win with AI” where Bryant and his guests Van Jones and Sheldon Gilbert illustrate how AI can serve as a “survival guide, a playbook and a warning label”How Black America Can Win with AI | John Hope Bryant, Van Jones & Sheldon GilbertThe Best...
2025-09-3044 minBlack Boomer Besties from BrooklynEp144 Joy Over Fear: Why we left the trappings of our marriagesAngella and Leslie explore how choosing joy over fear transformed their lives, particularly in relationships. They share personal stories about leaving marriages that weren't serving them, despite the comfort of familiarity and fear of the unknown.Chapter Markers:0:00 Welcome to Black Boomer Besties5:02 Choosing Joy Over Fear13:17 Angella's Marriage Journey22:00 Leslie's Decades-Long Marriage33:10 The Beautiful Home That Wasn't Happy41:20 Fear of Leaving vs. Finding Joy47:00 Finding...
2025-09-0949 minBlack Boomer Besties from BrooklynEp140: A fabulous future starts todayThis week Besties Angella and Leslie explore how to invest now to create a future that their older selves will thank them for. They were inspired by an 82-year-old patient who's maintained friendships since high school and lives vibrantly in her ninth decade.0:00Welcome to Black Boomer Besties2:05An 82-Year-Old Inspiration6:20Future Self Letters and Financial Preparedness15:40Health 2.0: Physical Fitness for Aging22:57Lymphatic Health and Body Maintenance27:17Messages...
2025-08-1235 minBlack Boomer Besties from BrooklynZig When Life Zags: Dr Hervé Damas’ Journey from the NFL to Cannabis PhysicianDr. Hervé Damas, founder of Dr. Damas CBD, shares his riveting journey from a student at NYC’s prestigious Brooklyn Technical High School (The Bestie’s alma mater) to becoming a successful cannabis pioneer and entrepreneur. With a few amazing milestones achieved along the way- All American scholar-athlete, NFL linebacker, college professor, and physician, Dr Damas is truly a modern day Renaissance Man.Besties Angella and Leslie allow his nail-biting story to unfold over two episodes, determined to go beyond the highlights to the parts that inspire you to zig when l...
2025-07-2939 minBlack Boomer Besties from BrooklynOur internal pressure to achieve more: Is this a generational thing?When Leslie confesses she approached Angie for career coaching because "I'm not good at too many things”, the statement stops Angie in her tracks, considering Leslie is an accomplished anesthesiologist who returned to medical school at 36 as a single parent.This moment of disconnect between achievement and self-perception becomes the catalyst for exploring why we struggle to recognize our own worth.Their honest exchange demonstrates how trusted relationships can help us challenge our limiting beliefs and see ourselves more clearly.Ready to examine your own self-imposed li...
2025-07-2241 minBlack Boomer Besties from BrooklynHot Flashes and Heart Attacks: The Menopause Conversation Women Aren’t HavingBesties Angella and Leslie bring you another episode in The Year of the Menopause series with the return of Dr Toni Otway, a Board Certified OB/GYN physician. She discusses that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women, yet the connection between menopause and heart health remains dangerously under-discussed. Dr. Otway explains how dropping estrogen levels during menopause dramatically increase women's heart disease risk.• Estrogen protects cardiovascular health by keeping blood vessels flexible, reducing inflammation, and helping manage cholesterol• Women's heart attack symptoms often differ from men's clas...
2025-07-0141 minBlack Boomer Besties from BrooklynSlaying Dragons: How Negative Words Became Fuel for SuccessAngella and Leslie explore how negative influences from their past unexpectedly became catalysts for success and personal growth. They reflect on how criticism and doubt from authority figures and partners shaped their determination rather than diminishing their spirit.References mentioned in this episode:Someone’s Thunder PodcastAngela Pierce and Stephanie Klapperhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/angella-fraser-leslie-osei-tutu-of-black-boomer/id1551193017?i=1000614949405Get Angie’s eBook: We’re Too Old for This Shit! The Inquisitive Older Woman’s Guide to Joy http://joystrategy.co/ebookFOLL...
2025-06-0338 minBlack Boomer Besties from BrooklynA Reunion Story: High School Bonds Beyond DifferencesLeslie and Angella take you through their emotional journey at the Brooklyn Technical High School 45th reunion. This isn't just any school gathering – it's a celebration of one of America's premier STEM education institutions and the diverse bonds that have endured nearly half a century.The most remarkable aspect? Watching a room filled with people from different racial, cultural, and political backgrounds leave their differences at the door and simply celebrate their shared history. This heartwarming episode reminds us all that while time marches forward and our numbers gradually diminish, the connections formed in our yout...
2025-05-0641 minBlack Boomer Besties from BrooklynThe Currency of Friendship: How Two Black Boomer Besties View MoneyAngella and Leslie explore how our relationship with money evolves over time and how true wealth extends beyond financial success to include joy, freedom, and meaningful connections.• Money as just one form of currency in our lives• How entrepreneurship offers freedom beyond financial gain• The shift in perspective that comes when basic financial needs are met• Cultural expectations around money, especially for Black women• Redefining generosity and learning to receive as well as give• The tension...
2025-04-2240 minBlack Boomer Besties from BrooklynThe Only One in the Room: Navigating Predominantly White SpacesLeslie shares a recent experience of being the only Black person at two separate events—a Staten Island sports bar and a New Jersey fundraiser with over 300 attendees. This prompts a revealing conversation about racial segregation in America and the imbalance of cultural immersion between white and Black Americans.• Black Americans constantly "swim in white waters" while white Americans rarely need to navigate Black spaces• The myth of equivalence in self-segregation ignores power dynamics and demographic realities• White people with only one Black friend often make that person the spokesperson for all Black people•...
2025-04-1540 minBlack Boomer Besties from BrooklynTrust your gifts: When a bold decision saved a lifeBeing a physician is Leslie’s calling; a gifting.In this episode, she recounts a whirlwind weekend trip where she visited a recovering friend, and was reminded of a time years ago when she saved a friend’s life through medical intervention and advocacy.Angella and Leslie emphasize the importance of knowing your gifts and using them to help others.The conversation highlights the critical need for medical self-advocacy, especially for Black patientsFOLLOW BLACK BOOMER BESTIES FROM BROOKLYN PODCAST:
2025-03-2527 minBlack Boomer Besties from Brooklyn“I could never do that!” The bold-face lies we stopped telling ourselvesLeslie and Angella dismantle the myth that "you can't teach an old dog new tricks" by sharing powerful personal revelations about self-imposed limitations they've overcome in their decades-long friendship.• Leslie shares how she loved convertible cars for years but never thought she could own one until a lightbulb moment changed everything• The hosts discuss how we restrict ourselves from joy by assuming certain things aren't "for us"• Angella reveals her journey to setting boundaries in friendships that don't align with her values• Leslie o...
2025-03-1840 minBlack Boomer Besties from BrooklynJoin Us in Real Life in RaleighBesties Leslie and Angella share exciting news about their upcoming live event in Raleigh, North Carolina, where they'll host a community conversation after a performance of "The Old Settler," a play originally performed by Felicia Rashad and Debbie Allen.• Angella is the wig designer for the production directed by actor and author Moses T Alexander Greene.• The play explores themes of love, survival and family dynamics in 1943 Harlem• Leslie and Angella have different opinions about a key part of the play involving a May-December romance
2025-03-1132 minBlack Boomer Besties from BrooklynWe’re “a lot”! How to embrace being “extra”The episode discusses the complexities and beauty of being "a lot" in our lives and relationships. Angella and Leslie share personal experiences and insights into how this trait can be perceived both positively and negatively.• Introduction to the theme of being “a lot”• Exploration of personal definitions and meanings of being “a lot”• Sharing experiences with friends and family regarding being “a lot”• Conversations on the impact of being a lot in romantic relationships• Reflections on societal views of “a lotness”...
2025-03-0338 minBlack Boomer Besties from BrooklynSelf-care with Tools for Troubled TimesLove and compassion guide the conversation as Besties Leslie and Angella explore mental well-being with Dr. Rebecca Eldridge. Dr. Eldridge emphasizes that joy is not just a luxury but a critical component of well-being, especially in a time when many feel the emotional weight of societal issues.This week’s discussion focuses on how to maintain emotional health amid political and social chaos, while emphasizing practical tools and mindfulness techniques.• Importance of intentional news consumption• Effects of societal pressures on mental health• Privileg...
2025-02-2556 minBlack Boomer Besties from BrooklynPop the Balloon: Do New Ways of Dating Work for Older Women?From the intriguing show "Pop The Balloon and Find Love" to the traditional practices of arranged marriages, Besties Angella and Leslie discuss romantic relationships. They interject their own stories, and skepticisms, and challenge the notion that longevity equals happiness while examining the impact of true love versus societal obligations. The conversation takes a deep dive into the heart of compatibility and how profound questions can sometimes be answered in the most unexpected moments. • Discussing the new dating show and its intriguing premise• Comparing arranged and love marria...
2025-02-1751 minBlack Boomer Besties from BrooklynThe Full Body Impact of Menopause (and why you should care at any age)This episode of Black Boomer Besties from Brooklyn features two guests who offer insights into the often-misunderstood topic of menopause. Besties Angella and Leslie introduce Dr. Toni Otway and Dr. Damali Campbell, two physicians who recognized the need to dispel myths and challenge societal misperceptions around menopause. They conceived The Year of the Menopause- a series of lectures and webinars designed to provide education, awareness and a safe space for discussion of this often misunderstood life cycle. The Year of The Menopause will address the influences of patriarchal societies and historical neglect of the to...
2025-02-1143 minBlack Boomer Besties from BrooklynBishop Mariann Edgar Budde is a BalmCould a 15 minute sermon provide a balm for our politically divided times? Besties Angella and Leslie believe it just might. The Besties explore Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde's courageous message delivered during this year’s presidential inaugural prayer service. Her sermon was a rallying call for unity and her deep reflections on the teachings of Jesus Christ struck a powerful chord with Angie and Lez, even as they sparked criticism from the incoming president and many of his followers. They believe Bishop Budde's sermon, dismissed and mischaracterized by some, stands as a testament to the...
2025-02-0418 minBlack Boomer Besties from BrooklynDownsizing with Heart and HumorIn this week’s episode, The Besties discovered that a new, yet unused, yellow Schwinn bike harbored a lesson about life's unexpected attachments and the difficulty of letting things go. It was Leslie’s turn to attempt the difficult task of decluttering and emptying her storage unit so she solicited Ange’s help. Afterall, Angie had just cleared out her unit so who would be better to show Les how it was done. And it wasn’t easy. With Angella's stern but pragmatic approach, and unwavering support, the ladies balance fond memories with the practical need...
2025-01-2736 minBlack Boomer Besties from BrooklynWhy I Took a Break from a Job I LoveLeslie woke up one morning, went in to work and said to her boss, “I need a break, I’m going to take several months off”. As a full time anesthesiologist she put aside concerns of what her absence would do to the busy OR schedule or the pinch her colleagues would experience being on call. What she knew (for sure) was that she was fatigued, her mind was distracted, her body was rebelling and she had never taken an extended break from work in her over twenty year career. In this episode of Black Boomer Besties...
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