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Don't Worry 'Bout My Hair

31 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -

Don’t Worry ‘Bout My Hair is a podcast that provides a platform to talk about experiences from the perspective of two young adult black women on topics that influence our lives everyday such as relationships, health & wellness, entertainment, careers and more! We have created a space that offers relatable conversations while providing some inspiring content to support your growth.

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Episodes

We Outside? We Outside!

June 12, 2021 19:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

Masks off, take ya masks off. Oh wait, really? Can we?  As the world is re-opening,  what are you going to do? What will you never do again? Join us as we chat about that post restriction life!

Hey Mama! Chattin' with Maria and Dorothy

May 09, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MB

Yeah, that's right, we finally did it... We convinced our mothers to join us on the podcast!  Listen in as we pick their brains and learn about their motherhood journeys.  First half is Meg and Maria and the second half is Jess and Dorothy. 

What's Yo Number, What's Yo Sign?

April 20, 2021 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

It's our Birthday! Our real birthdays not the podcast birthday...  Man, how did we get so much personality? Is it because of how we grew up or because of the time of year we were born? Join us as we talk zodiac and enneagrams and personality tests.

Addressing Asian Hate w/Trina Dong

April 03, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MB

Hey friends, join us as we talk with our friend Trina Dong regarding the recent violent attacks on the Asian community. Trina makes us laugh and think, and shares some of her perspective of being a half Asian/ half white woman in America.  Check out Trina's Podcast, "Socially Deconstructed with Trina Dong"

Child Life Month - A conversation on diversity with Child Life On Call

March 12, 2021 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

Hey Everyone, March is Child Life Month. We are rewinding and sharing a crossover episode we did with the wonderful Katie of "Child Life On Call". In the summer of 2020, Katie reached out to us to have us on her podcast, she led and edited this episode and we were able to share our perspectives to her listeners.  In this episode we discuss, anti racism, and the diversity (or lack thereof) in the field of child life. She graciously shared this audio with us so we could share it with you! Enjoy

Black HERstory Awards

February 26, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

"Come and get your crowns Queens!" It's a celebration, for Black History Month your Friends with Fros are handing out awards to the black queens out there who are doing the darn thang! Come in and have a "light chuckle" with us. 

Let's Hear It From The Boys

February 12, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MB

Oh, Get ready to smile, LAUGH OUT LOUD, and feel some warm and fuzzy feelings. Today we turn it over to the men! Last year we gave our own viewpoints on love that was cool but we thought we would switch it up and hear from some men in our lives about their thoughts on love. We asked listeners to send in some questions and we have our own questions to ask.  Levi, Aaron and Brandon (the Tenderoni with Twists) had us laughing and a little bit in our feelings. 

Where Y'all Been At?

February 03, 2021 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

Hiatus Over! We're back! Tune into what's been happening to us during our break, and the changes we've made.  Season 2 , Let's get it!

Black Boss Ladies

October 14, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

Ain't nothin' to a real one, Ain't nothin' to a BOSS! Listen in on this episode as we chat with Shanaye and Michelle, two bright, beautiful and black business women who are excelling in their fields. The ladies share their successes, overcoming their fears, and how they got started. You can find Shanaye selling her candles through her company "The Candle Closet" and Michelle selling her beauty bags at Chiemela Beauty and her Youtube Channel - Michelle Ijoema. 

Kickin' It with Kyle pt. 2 - Sickle Cell Awareness

September 18, 2020 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MB

Enjoy pt. 2 of our conversation with fellow friend with a fro, Kyle. September is Sickle Cell Awareness month and Kyle is a person living with sickle cell disease, who has turned his experience and passion for health equity into his life's work. He tells his story while we listen, laugh and learn. If you have any hospital experience you'll want to listen to this one for sure!

Kickin' It with Kyle - Sickle Cell Awareness

September 11, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MB

We're extending season 1 with our fellow friend with a fro, Kyle. September is Sickle Cell Awareness month and Kyle is a person living with sickle cell disease, who has turned his experience and passion for health equity into his life's work. He tells his story while we listen, laugh and learn. If you have any hospital experience you'll want to listen to this one!

Whatchu Watchin': Meg Verzuz Ham

August 28, 2020 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MB

Jess is loving Hamilton Meg is alrighting Hamilton We're loving Verzuz We're staying entertained. 

Therapy is the Key

August 10, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MB

July was BIPOC Mental Health month, and it seems we are all on the struggle bus right now. Join us as we chat with Hope, our friend and art therapist extraordinaire about ways we can tend to our mental health during this time. 

Whew Chile, Entanglement City

July 26, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MB

Were talking bout cheaters and cheatin' today. We all heard about Will and Jada, are they still your couple goals? 

You Da Prize, You Da Priority

July 08, 2020 16:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MB

Worry 'Bout yo self! On this episode were talking bout taking care of you, it's more than wine and bubble baths. We need active self care. 

Juneteenth

June 26, 2020 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB

I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, Do you know that that mean mayne? Oh we free, free! Listen to how Jess and Meg celebrated Juneteenth and how Meg kinda/ sorta/ maybe doesn't celebrate July 4th. 

Juneteenth

June 26, 2020 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB

I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, Do you know that that mean mayne? Oh we free, free! Listen to how Jess and Meg celebrated Juneteenth and how Meg kinda/ sorta/ maybe doesn't celebrate July 4th. 

Dads Need Love Too!

June 15, 2020 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

Oh Yeah, were talkin bout dads, in our past, present and future. The men who help shape us and the next generation are so important. We love dads and we love the future fathers of our children :)  Meghan's Music Corner: The Foreign Exchange

We Gotta Talk About It- Racism pt.1

May 31, 2020 23:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

We know things are tense right now, so we're bringing our voices and some insight into it. Racism is being forced into the spotlight at this time and causing us all to self assess and look at our own thinking. Join us and our special guest Hope in discussing what ways racism is affecting our lives and our culture? We Gotta Talk About It!   Meghan's Music Corner Feature: "T.H.U.G." -  Z-ro

We Gotta Talk About It- pt.2 Words With Hope

May 31, 2020 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

Words With Hope- Join us as we learn from our special guest, Hope, who is very informed in topics surrounding social justice. Hope is sharing definitions for the terms we all need to be aware of as they will help us ALL examine our own beliefs.  Words covered: White Supremacy, Coded Language, Weathering, White Racial Framing, Allyship, White Fragility, Race Averse  Looking Fine, Living Well! - A good day starts with a good morning routine!

We Gotta Talk About It- Racism pt.1

May 31, 2020 23:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

We know things are tense right now, so we're bringing our voices and some insight into it. Racism is being forced into the spotlight at this time and causing us all to self assess and look at our own thinking. Join us and our special guest Hope in discussing what ways racism is affecting our lives and our culture? We Gotta Talk About It!   Meghan's Music Corner Feature: "T.H.U.G." -  Z-ro

Mommas Be Like

May 20, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

This week the Friends with Fros discuss mothers, changing relationships, and womanhood. You'll laugh as we share happy memories of our crazy moms and grow in deeper understanding of the women who raised us. 

Quarantini Cuties

May 01, 2020 12:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MB

What yall been up to? We're all 7 weeks into this thang! Hear about what we have been up to and how to keep going through this quarantine. 

Toxic Relationships

April 18, 2020 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

This might be our favorite episode, its very therapeutic. Toxic Relationships. We've all been in them, We've all seen them. We don't have to stay. Let's talk about it.  Sometimes the root is us and our beliefs.

2019 Wrap Up - Bonus Episode!

March 28, 2020 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

It's a bonus episode yall! *Sorry in advance for audio issues* we're working on it.  Has Coronavirus got you down? Feeling stuck? Wishing you can go back to 2019? Well, the Friends with Fros are here to help you out by throwing it back to 2019, and giving you a wrap up of the year. 

Black History Month pt.2

March 12, 2020 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

A continuation of our Black History Month discussion surrounding representation, and health and fitness. 

Black History Month pt.2

March 12, 2020 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

A continuation of our Black History Month discussion surrounding representation, and health and fitness. 

Black History Month pt.1

February 27, 2020 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

Being Black: It is an experience. Today were talking about the blackest songs you know. Stereotypes. Being Black enough. Acting white. Growing up. Being the "Ambassador of Black". And Goldlink. Nuff Said Part 1 of 2

Black History Month pt.1

February 27, 2020 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

Being Black: It is an experience. Today were talking about the blackest songs you know. Stereotypes. Being Black enough. Acting white. Growing up. Being the "Ambassador of Black". And Goldlink. Nuff Said Part 1 of 2

The Love Episode

February 12, 2020 15:00 - 50 minutes - 35.1 MB

What's your L-O-V-E life looking like? Hear from Meg and Jess, your Friends with Fros, about being single and married. Jess's love story is HILARIOUS! Hear some bad singing, laugh a lot. rest a little and enjoy this episode.  

Your Friends with Fros!

December 16, 2019 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB