Black Boomer Besties from Brooklyn
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.
Episodes
151 episodes
Ep151 Am I trippin? Facing the truth about over shopping
A thirty-year-old sweater sparks a surprising truth: when your clothes outlive trends, milestones and possibly lifespan, maybe the smartest style move is to stop buying and start noticing. The Besties celebrate their three-year mark by repla...
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Season 15
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Episode 10
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38:43
Ep150 Navigating midlife love: Get smaller or get clearer
The moment someone says you’re “too much,” you face a fork in the road: get smaller or get clearer. We chose clarity. To mark three years of Black Boomer Besties from Brooklyn, the Besties rebroadcast a past episode where a relationship that...
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Episode 9
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50:00
Ep149 She said yes at 63: A second proposal 40 yrs later
A FaceTime that wouldn’t connect, a birthday ice cream run, and a red box hidden under a saucer—then four words that change everything: will you marry me? We’re celebrating a surprise engagement that’s decades in the making and unpacking wha...
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Season 15
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Episode 8
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38:29
Ep148 Wildcard Questions : Do we really know each other after 50 years?
Two best friends trade wildcard questions about possibility, mortality, love, and “enough,” mixing belly laughs with clear-eyed truth. We unpack being overlooked, parenting triggers, belonging in medicine, and building a good life rooted in sel...
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Season 15
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Episode 7
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37:26
Ep147 Boomers Doing AI
Besties 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...
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Episode 6
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44:59
Ep146 Joy Over Fear: What Scares Us Most About Leaving
The Besties explore their fears about moving to Panama while choosing to let joy shine through instead of letting fear take control. This candid conversation reveals their concerns about relocating abroad and how they're working through them...
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Episode 5
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50:38
Ep145 Joy Over Fear: Your Body Deserves More Than You're Giving It
Dr. Dianah Lake shares her journey from personal crisis to fitness transformation, creating a holistic wellness program specifically designed for high-achieving women who prioritize everyone else's needs above their own. Her approach address...
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Season 15
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Episode 4
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45:11
Ep144 Joy Over Fear: Why we left the trappings of our marriages
Angella 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 u...
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Episode 3
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49:54
Ep143 Joy Over Fear: Conquering Money Shame
Michelle Malawer is a money coach for women. She joins The Besties to explore how unresolved financial issues may create barriers to joy and fulfillment in our lives.She explains that money struggles affect people at all ...
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46:30
Ep142 Legacy Work: Guiding girls into STEM/STEAM with global travel experiences
Black Girls Go Global is changing the world through their one-week STEAM educational program where young Black women travel internationally to learn about sustainable development. Board members Rolanda Goodwin and Lisa Randolph share how thi...
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45:49
Ep 141 Freedom Dreams: How Black Women Shaped American Education
When Emory University professor and scholar Dr. Karida L. Brown began researching America's segregated education system, she didn't expect to uncover a radical history of resistance, innovation, and profound courage. Yet after eight years of...
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Season 14
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Episode 10
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53:07
Ep140: A fabulous future starts today
This 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...
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Season 14
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Episode 9
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35:54
Ep139: Your money or your weed? How I got both! With Dr. Hermé Damas
Dr. Hervé Damas shares his transformative journey from NFL player to cannabis wellness pioneer, sparked by his mother's cancer recurrence and her powerful challenge to him to find his true purpose. His path through medical school, personal h...
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Episode 8
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58:06
Zig When Life Zags: Dr Hervé Damas’ Journey from the NFL to Cannabis Physician
Dr. 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. ...
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Episode 7
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39:32
Our 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...
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Season 14
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Episode 6
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41:40
How Rushing Past Pain Sabotages True Joy
Book a free coaching consultation with AngieThe Besties talk about joy A LOT! And want to make sure that people are getting its true meani...
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Season 14
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Episode 5
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40:41
What’s Behind Friendships That Last?
What makes friendships last? The Besties have not only been blessed with their long-standing relationship, but have many others that are intact since elementary school.They change, yes, but there are some key components t...
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Season 14
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Episode 4
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42:59
Hot Flashes and Heart Attacks: The Menopause Conversation Women Aren’t Having
Besties 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, ...
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Season 14
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Episode 3
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41:09
10 surprising discoveries from our first trip to Panama
The Besties share their most surprising discoveries from their recent first trip to Panama. They reveal unexpected aspects of Panamanian life that weren't evident from their research before visiting, some are:• Panama's modern,...
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Season 14
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Episode 2
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21:29
We're getting real about love, faith, and those moments that changed everything
Inspired by Rachel Martin's "Wild Card" podcast, this week, The Besties tackle questions they've never publicly addressed before, creating moments of both profound insight and lighthearted humor.The episode unfolds with vulnera...
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Episode 1
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48:37
The Joy of Motorcycle Life: Black Women Who Bike
Two longtime friends, Lenora Norman & Tiffany Knotts share how they built an unexpected sisterhood through motorcycle riding and the creation of Smok’n Jewl’z Motorcycle Club. Their journey reveals how finding your passion can lead to de...
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Season 13
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Episode 10
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41:38
Slaying Dragons: How Negative Words Became Fuel for Success
Angella 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...
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Season 13
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Episode 9
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38:34
Beyond the Tip: Discovering the Full Anatomy of Female Pleasure in Our 60s
The Besties are still on their vacay so here’s another blast from the past. Originally aired in October 2023, our guestDr. Maria Sophocles, a Board-Certified OB-GYN and Medical Director of Women's Healthcare of Princeton,...
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Season 13
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Episode 8
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53:36
Extraordinary Female Friendships with Kim Coles
Did you know that the Besties have another Bestie? It’s actor, comedian, author and coach Kim Coles. As the dear friend she is, she came onto Black Boomer Besties from Brooklyn podcast when we were wee podcasters. So in celebration of her...
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Season 13
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Episode 7
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43:25
Your Job Shouldn't Cost You Your Health
Licensed Clinical Psychologist Dr. Kimani Norrington-Sands returns with co-host Social Worker Marissa Price to discuss their annual Job Liberation Summit, a virtual event designed to help Black women escape toxic workplaces on their own time...
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Season 13
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Episode 6
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43:20