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This week I got to vent with one of my favorite friends Monét and discuss all things burnout. Tune in to hear us talk about how Motown music fixes everything, how black women specifically struggle with burnout, Spongebob memes, and so much more. Tell all ya friends!!   Resources: The Cut: "Beyond Burnout": https://www.thecut.com/article/black-women-on-burnout.html Refinery 29: "Black Women and Racial Burnout. Let's Talk About It": https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/black-women-racial-burnout-uk 4 Ways to Relieve Burnout Now: https://www.instagram.com/p/CMk0vNrHs5w/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

On this episode, my homie Brendan (@bren.ie) and I discuss what it looks like to be a true ally to minority communities, the harmful effects of performative activism, and "what doing the work" really looks like.  Here are the books Brendan recommended for folks who are interested in educating themselves about becoming an ally, specifically to the black community.  Assata The New Jim Crow Also here is the current work he is contributing to in Chicago (if you're a resident and want to contribute please fill out this link).  As always, please leave a rating or comment, subscribe to the podcast, and share w/ all ya frens!!  You can follow the podcast on IG here. 

This week my artistically gifted friend Ant (IG: @ant.dethroned) and I get together to discuss artistic originality, blad headed leprechauns.  utilizing your creative homies, and morality of creating art for other folks. (Wine may have been a huge factor in the goofiness of this podcast and if you wanna know which one follow us on IG @ragstopodcast).  * * * Buy Ants new book here: https://www.theanthonyfelder.com/anthonys-store  Follow for more visuals here: https://www.instagram.com/antdethroned.visuals/ 

We already know what trust issues are. If you don't just listen to one of Drake's songs and you'll instantly understand. This week I am joined by my good friend Adia Gist ( IG: @itsadiaa) and we discuss our personal journeys with trust and remedies for trust issues. Spread the word! Leave a rating or comment,  and tell ya friends we back baybeeeeee. Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_ragstopodcast/ Adia's article: https://issuu.com/femmenoiremagazine/docs/femme_noire_vol_5-3

I must say this episode was mainly for me since I am transitioning into being an adult of sorts and really needed to catch up with my girlfriend Meme. However, I feel like she dropped some gems about risk-taking, picking yourself up, and just doing the damn thing and moving into a new phase of life.