Dustin says hey there, Delilah. Assante is still waiting on that J.C. Chasez album. Fran misses the good ol' days of Reggaeton. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Wellness Segment: Reliable org to donate to for #HurricaneHarvey - https://www.bakerripley.org Black Business of the Week: https://www.pawsandthecitynyc.com Have a dope day, y'all!

Dustin is charged up. Assante shares travel hacks. Fran has an app that will keep invoices in check. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Wellness Segment - HeyFranHey x Aura Cacia x Madewell giveaway Black Business of the Week - The Brooklyn Wing House https://twitter.com/BKWingHouse Have a dope day!

Dustin is happy to highlight the dynamics of a healthy black family. Assante is curious how having a child changes your view of your parents. Fran wants to give people an inside look into the daily juggle. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Black Business of the Week - Black catering + meal planning company https://www.jadeofalljades.com

Dustin feels budgets + capabilities should be discussed with more transparency. Assante thinks folks need to focus on the experience over profit. Fran wants to be of service without compromising her personal boundaries. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Black Business of the Week - Mental Health Planner https://www.etsy.com/listing/545683373/ultimate-self-care-planner?ref=shop_home_feat_1

Dustin won't tell you who but he'll tell you when. Assante is definitely open to it. Fran's Krispy Kreme light is back on. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Black Business of the Week - Solomon's Shield App - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/solomons-shield/id1185686624?mt=8

Dustin says leave Michelle alone, though. Assante is more concerned with those who mind his. Fran is figuring out the thin line between focus and apathy. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Wellness Segment - https://www.gogreenbottles.com Black Business of the Week - http://www.therapyforblackgirls.com

Dustin thinks they're very different situations. Assante understands their need for exposure. Fran thinks integrity should be a priority. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Wellness Segment - Losing Patience Webseries - https://vimeo.com/lpwebseries Black Business of the Week - http://www.rwenshaun.com/lockerroomtalk Bonus - http://www.ubongokids.com

Dustin feels women lowkey wouldn't want that. Assante is slowly building his own roundtable. Fran just wants someone to step up and create healing spaces for Men. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Black Business of the Week - http://www.besidaonline.com

Dustin is ready for the No Limit tour. Assante made it through Solange sitting right behind him. Fran was saved by Warby Parker. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Black Business of the Week - http://www.ecowrist.com

Dustin holds back on Jackie after this hot button issue. Assante describes the (mental) room he has created to help his decisions. Fran breaks down the science of change. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Black Business of the Week - https://www.brwnstockimaging.com

Dustin says his only flares up when prompted. Assante feels it's part of his DNA. Fran thinks it's time to move up the spectrum. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Black Business of the Week - Eloplipcare.com

Dustin feels (sometimes) you're left with no choice. Assante prefers it. Fran wishes people would stop. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Black Business of the Week - http://www.eveforlife.org

Dustin thinks the true art is landing them within the boundaries. Assante feels you can only push the envelope within your own community. Fran is over the forced apologies. Welcome to The Friend Zone Black Business of the Week - http://plantedorganics.com

Dustin suggests Netflix & Thrill. Assante definitely sees the correlation. Fran has a 30-day challenge to help us figure it out. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Black Business of the Week - http://justlikemebox.com

Dustin feels he's accomplished a good portion of each rung. Assante is still figuring out that first level. Fran thinks her pyramid is upside down. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Black Business of the Week - https://www.flexininmycomplexion.com

Dustin says his are clearly defined. Assante admits he hasn't cultivated very many. Fran has a book that will help us figure most of it out. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Black Business of the Week - http://www.okofarms.com

Dustin resurrects on a petty note for this one. Assante just doesn't get why this is still happening. Fran says react how you see fit. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Wellness Segment - http://www.karmaorganicspa.com/Soybean-Oil-and-Lavender-Nail-Polish-Remover_p_9.html Black Business of the Week - https://shop.shamelessmaya.com

Dustin had a life altering week. Assante has been upgraded to First Class flights. Fran is just happy to come out from under these retrogrades. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Black Business of the Week: http://blackgirlgonekbeauty.com

Dustin remembers his first NY Summer. Assante is waiting on the live music in Harlem. Fran is ready for long walks and ice cream. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Black Business of the Week - https://www.etsy.com/shop/sanctuarydecor

Dustin believes you can still be friends. Assante is putting the theory to the test. Fran thinks it may be a bit of a charade. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Black Business of the Week: [email protected]

Dustin doesn't want to play. Assante and Fran's rooms get a little mixed up. Fran should've left a little sooner. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Black Business of The Week - https://webuyblack.com/coraloral

Dustin is still breaking out of his shell. Assante is down to give it another go. Fran is rethinking a few major things. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Black Business Of The Week: http://ojaexpress.com

Dustin sings every lyric down. Assante makes us recreate a TRL countdown. Fran keeps falling off the white. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Wellness Segment - https://www.calm.com Black Business Of The Week - https://www.instagram.com/blackpinmakerleague

Dustin was fresh. Assante's hair was pressed. Fran was Mecca'd down. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Wellness Segment - https://www.mindbodyonline.com Black Business Of The Week - http://www.unapologeticallysingle.com

Dustin says he creates from both. Assante admits to pulling from one. Fran sees how she’s jumped from one to the other. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Wellness Segment - https://insighttimer.com Hey Fran Hey Wellness Retreat - http://supernaturalpopup.com

Dustin thinks it adds to his persona. Assante doesn't think about it at all. Fran is still figuring out how to make it all work. Welcome to The Friend Zone.

Dustin pays homage to Maurice the barber. Assante remembers pressing his hair. Fran wonders if anyone else used the oven as a shelf. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Wellness Segment - http://www.sleepwithmepodcast.com Black Business Highlight - http://www.thelitbar.com

Dustin says the solution is simple...mind your own business. Assante wonders if it can be done positively. Fran just wants us all to wipe our screens down. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Black Business Highlight of the Week: http://blackpregnantandlovingit.com

Dustin fights one at a time. Assante picks his battles wisely. Fran says it's all or nothing. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Wellness Segment - http://kuumbamade.com Black Business Highlight Of The Week - https://www.moovn.com

Dustin says hell yes. Assante is doing it already. Fran thinks she needs some more time. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Black Business Of The Week - investinyourself365.com

Dustin is the type to reenact lines + scenes while you watch a movie. Assante just needs his bong + Jazmine Sullivan. Fran is now traveling with blankets + Palo Santo. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Black Business Of The Week - CasaObispo307.com

Dustin says just listen to Mary. Assante feels it's Ninja training. Fran says it's all relative. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Wellness Segment + Black Business Of The Week: http://www.crushglobaltravel.com

Dustin says the Braxton 5 will be his loop break. Assante is trying to smoke it away. Fran says taking more walks may help. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Bonus Wellness Segment - https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene Black Business Of The Week - http://www.blackentrepreneur.com

Dustin will take the leap when he feels it’s time. Assante couldn’t take it anymore. Fran could never go back. Welcome to The Friend Zone.

Dustin doesn’t think it’s his place to do so. Assante says that’s why he chills in the ratchet corner. Fran says her days of self-sacrifice are over. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Wellness Segment - https://lonedeodorant.com Black Business Of The Week - http://www.steelmclean.com

Dustin is ready for 2050. Assante's little old lady is coming out. Fran will miss the diversity. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Wellness Segment - https://www.etsy.com/shop/ResonanceApothecary Black Business Of The Week - http://www.coloringpins.bigcartel.com

Dustin just doesn't want you patronizing him. Assante only cares about you being honest. Fran has things to deconstruct. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Black Business Of The Week: https://www.moovn.com

Dustin has been humbled. Assante has been fueled. Fran has been letting it all go. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Black Business Of The Week - Venus in Leo : https://www.etsy.com/shop/venusinleo https://www.generosity.com/community-fundraising/non-toxic-bodycare-for-folks-living-in-dc-shelters--2

Dustin had to face it on the school bus. Assante dealt with it in his magnet program. Fran had to confront it as a YouTuber. Welcome to The Friend Zone. The Black Business Of The Week - http://theworldisyoursbook.com

Dustin believes this to be a thing. Assante is now realizing some of his own. Fran just wants us to figure out how to be exceptional. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Black Business of The Week - http://mylitbox.com Nessa Carey's lecture on Epigenetics - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DAcJSAM_BA

Dustin thinks it’s the dumbest shit he’s ever heard. Assante feels it’s the only thing that has kept him going. Fran says she’s worked hard to be happy…and is unapologetically so. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Business Highlights Of The Week: Raw Apothecary - http://bit.ly/buyitraw Angela Yee's "Juices For Life" - https://www.instagram.com/juicesforlifebk Extras: Listen to #Insecuritea with Fran + Crissle - @insecuriteapod Check out Fran's Wellness Retreat in LA next month - bit.ly/WellnessPopUpLA

Dustin thinks it depends on the intention. Assante says Beyonce is the only one who gets a pass. Fran sees how it’s disrespectful. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Black Business Of The Week - http://www.enboisbymaxim.com Listen to #Insecuritea with Fran + Crissle - https://soundcloud.com/insecuriteapod Check out Fran's Wellness Retreat in LA next month - http://bit.ly/WellnessPopUpLA

Dustin thinks we need to chill out and laugh a little. Assante thinks a floodgate has been opened online. Fran sees the benefit of hyper-sensitivity. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Black Business Of The Week - http://shop.coranatural.com Listen to Fran + Crissle on #Insecuritea - https://soundcloud.com/insecuriteapod

Dustin thinks there’s no coming back. Assante can’t seem to separate the art from the artist. Fran feels everyone should be given an opportunity for rehabilitation. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Black Business Of The Week - http://www.ejcounselingatl.com

Dustin is taking baby steps. Assante is considering it more and more. Fran is all the way in. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Watch Shameless Maya's video response to this episode http://bit.ly/giveitupboo and check out her new website - http://shamelessmaya.com

Dustin doesn't think it's flattery whatsoever. Assante admits he uses people. Fran just wants the option of knowing. Black Business Article: Black owners struggle to sell to black shoppers - http://www.northjersey.com/news/business/small-business/black-owners-struggle-to-sell-to-black-shoppers-1.1645331?page=all

Dustin won't make you pick a side. Assante says we're on a ultra light beam. Fran says mind your business. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Black Business of The Week - http://www.bodyscrubsbyrebeca.com

Dustin lives by the code but says be smart. Assante says don't be afraid to be selfish. Fran thinks it's usually a disguise for mediocrity. Welcome to The Friend Zone. Black Business Of The Week - http://bit.ly/FoodHeavenCookBook