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Black Boomer Besties from Brooklyn

Black Boomer Besties from Brooklyn

By: Angella Fraser & Leslie Osei-Tutu
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This is what the world needs now: two free-thinking “seasoned” Black women speaking their truth and inspiring others to do the same. Shaped by 45 years of friendship that began at the prestigious Brooklyn Technical High School through the Ivy League, medical school, marriages, divorces, triumphs, parenting queer children, life-threatening illness and many many amazing adventures. Each week, besties Leslie Osei-Tutu and Angella Fraser will push against boundaries in love, culture, careers, faith, politics and out-dated assumptions about women of a certain age. Remember, you’re never too old to change your mind…or your hair! (but more on that later :-)All views are our own and do not reflect the views of our institution/company. Information provided is not intended to serve as medical advice.© 2025 Black Boomer Besties from Brooklyn Personal Development Personal Success Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Ep158 Rethinking Celebration: Acts Of Care As Resistance
    Dec 23 2025

    The 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 friend who needs a gentler holiday, and leave a review to help others find us.

    Book a free coaching consultation with Angie here:

    https://calendly.com/rhythmwigs/more-joy-complimentary-consultation

    Want behind the scenes content, Join us on Patreon at $5 or $10 level:

    https://patreon.com/user?u=83534204

    Get Angie’s eBook:

    We’re Too Old for This! The Inquisitive Older Woman’s Guide to Joy http://joystrategy.co/ebook

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackboomerbestiesfrombrooklyn

    Visit our website www.blackboomerbesties.com

    Support the show

    Visit Black Boomer Besties from Brooklyn website for behind-the-scenes extras.

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    28 mins
  • Ep157 How do you make peace last when life moves on fast?
    Dec 16 2025

    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, supporting a loved one, or just trying to hold onto good news longer than a weekend, this conversation offers language, practices, and companionship for the middle—where the miracle and the paperwork often meet.


    If this resonated, share it with someone who needs it, subscribe for future conversations, and leave a review with one practice that helps you keep joy alive. Your stories help shape what we explore next.


    Book a free coaching consultation with Angie here:
    https://calendly.com/rhythmwigs/more-joy-complimentary-consultation


    Want behind the scenes content, Join us on Patreon at $5 or $10 level:
    https://patreon.com/user?u=83534204Get Angie’s eBook: We’re Too Old for This! The Inquisitive Older Woman’s Guide to Joy http://joystrategy.co/ebook

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackboomerbestiesfrombrooklynVisit our website www.blackboomerbesties.com

    Support the show

    Visit Black Boomer Besties from Brooklyn website for behind-the-scenes extras.

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    33 mins
  • Ep156 The African Hair Braiding Salon: Examining This Messy Nexus of The Diaspora
    Dec 9 2025

    The 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!!

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    https://youtu.be/xZFKSc6akDY?si=3Hn9lXxQ-HTmMQb0

    If this conversation resonates, follow, share with a friend, and leave a review—your voice helps push the dialogue forward.

    Book a free coaching consultation with Angie here:

    https://calendly.com/rhythmwigs/more-joy-complimentary-consultation

    Want behind the scenes content, Join us on Patreon at $5 or $10 level:

    https://patreon.com/user?u=83534204

    Get Angie’s eBook:

    We’re Too Old for This! The Inquisitive Older Woman’s Guide to Joy http://joystrategy.co/ebook

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackboomerbestiesfrombrooklyn

    Visit our website www.blackboomerbesties.com

    Support the show

    Visit Black Boomer Besties from Brooklyn website for behind-the-scenes extras.

    Show More Show Less
    33 mins
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