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The Black Umbrella

The Black Umbrella

Hosts Frenchie, Nika, and Wes cater to what their generation wants to hear while being considered the “oddballs” of the bunch. They"re unafraid to speak their truths how they see fit. Tackling topics that push the envelope is their bread and butter and they offer listeners a seat at the table. They are not your usual cup of tea nor are they here to be, but you can"t resist taking a sip.

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01:15:25

Let's Talk

The Black Umbrella ·

2024/09/26

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Wes where we just take a load off and talk about what’s on my mind. WOTD: Movie- a story or event by a camera as a set of moving images shown in a theater or television Question: if you could choose an album to be made into a movie, what would it be? Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: Lisa Page-Brooks- “The Grateful Chant” Glorilla- “Hollon” Jordan Ward & Joony- “Jealousy” J’onn-

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01:25:21

Trauma Bonding or Peer Bonding?

The Black Umbrella ·

2024/09/19

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Nika where she highlights the difference between trauma bonding and peer bonding. WOTD: Theme Song- a song or melody strongly associated with someone or something. Question: “What theme song went #1 on your Theme Song Hot 100?!” -Nick @creat1ve on Twitter Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: Monaleo ft. Stunna 4 Vegas- “passenger princess” Leon Thomas- “Far Fetched” Joey Bada$$- “TELL

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01:28:20

Combat the Scarcity Mindset

The Black Umbrella ·

2024/09/12

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Frechie where she talks all about living in a scarcity mindset and shares tips on how to combat it.WOTD: Menu- a list of dishes available in a restaurant Question: If you were to have a menu item named after you what would it be? Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: Flo Milli ft. coop&gg- “Wet Dreams” Xenia Manassah- “Bad Side” Samoht- “I Win” Essosa- Essie’s World LARA’ -

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01:49:40

20 Type Questions

The Black Umbrella ·

2024/09/05

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Wes where he runs a fun 20-question segment giving listeners a chance to learn more about the hosts. WOTD: Island- a piece of land surrounded by water. Question: If you owned an island would you want it to be? Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: Victoria Monét & Usher- “SOS” Halle- “Because I Love You” STANLEY- “Intermission” Kehlani- While We Wait 2 Doechii- Alligator Bites Never

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01:32:35

Third Space

The Black Umbrella ·

2024/08/29

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Nika where we discuss what having a “third space” means and reflect on the third spaces we had as children that impacted our lives. WOTD: Name- a word or set of words by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known, addressed, or referred to. Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: Junglepussy- “Effortless” Doechii- “BOOM BAP” Kimbra- “I Wonder” PHABO- “Kissing in Da Club” Tank and The

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01:28:23

Re-ignite Your Fire

The Black Umbrella ·

2024/08/22

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation as Frenchie takes a tearful moment and turns it into reigniting our fire and being excited about life again. What do you do to pick yourself up when you’re feeling lost? What is something you are excited about in your life currently?WOTD: Demure- reserved, modest, and shy Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: Lisa- “New Woman” ft. Rosalía Fousheé- “war” Kyle Dion- “Cum Again” Coco Jones-

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01:46:34

Acknowledge The Growth

The Black Umbrella ·

2024/08/15

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation as Wes leads us in a discussion about acknowledging the growth beneath the surface that sometimes gets ignored. WOTD: Independent- not requiring or relying on others Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: Durand Bernarr- “READY!” AMAKA- “Slow Rush” TAVE- “No More Maybes ft. Bibi Bourelly & India Shawn Leon Thomas- “Mutt” Doechii- “SUNDAY’S BEST” LION BABE- Freekish (EP) Ambré- i do this sh*t

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01:11:48

Funk It

The Black Umbrella ·

2024/08/08

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation as Nika asks us one simple question. What would you do if you could just have an F- It day?WOTD: Potluck- a gathering where guests bring food to share, often homemade dishes. Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: Äyanna- “Boys Like U” FLO- “Check” Saweetie- “My Best” Charlie xcx & Billie Eilish- “Guess” Xavier Omär & ELHAE- “Luv 4 U” Big Sean- “On Up” Maxwell- “Simply

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01:20:07

Return On Investment

The Black Umbrella ·

2024/08/01

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation as Frenchie leads us in a discussion on receiving a return on investment (ROI) of energy with different relationships in our lives. WOTD: Child- When you decide to have a child what do you think would be different to teach them? Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: J’onn- “Thru the night” Sukihana- “Suki Suki” Ravyn Lenaee- “One Wish” ft. Childish Gambino Muni Long- “Ruined Me Jorja Smith-

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01:48:20

Access Granted

The Black Umbrella ·

2024/07/25

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Wes where he leads us in a discussion about the levels of access we give to others and ourselves in life. We give ourselves a 1-10 sliding scale grade in the Family, Friends, Work, Romantic Partners, and Self categories and then discuss in-depth why we chose said scores and if we are happy with them. WOTD: Bridge- the section of the song that connects two other sections, often the verse to the chorus or the last two choruses. Check out the links

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01:27:36

School Dayz

The Black Umbrella ·

2024/07/18

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Nika where we discuss the trajectory of our academic careers from high school through college and give students tips on how to gain the most from the experience. WOTD: Bridge- the section of the song that connects two other sections, often the verse to the chorus or the last two choruses. Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: Duece Flame- 6000 EP Tyga & Sabrina Claudio- “No

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01:28:29

The Relationship Quilt

The Black Umbrella ·

2024/07/11

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Frenchie where she makes us look at our "relationship quilts" and challenges us to think about if we are okay with the stains left behind along the way. When you look back at all the hurt you forgave, are you okay with that being a part of your story? WOTD: Olympic Games- a modified revival of the ancient Olympic Games consisting of international athletic contests that are held at separate winter and summer gatherings at four-year

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01:31:04

Our Wildest Dreams

The Black Umbrella ·

2024/07/04

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Wes where we discuss our wildest dreams.WOTD: Recluse- A person who lives a solitary life and tend to avoid other people. Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: LION BABE- “Love Takeover” Jeremih ft. Bryson Tiller & Chris Brown- “Wait On It” Tinashe- “Getting No Sleep” Doechii- “ROCKET” cupcakKe- Dauntless Manifesto Megan Thee Stallion- MEGAN Marsha Ambrosius- CASABLANCO Lucky Daye-

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01:28:44

Celebrate! Don’t Self-deprecate

The Black Umbrella ·

2024/06/27

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Nika where we talk about the different forms of self-deprecation and which ones we identify with the most.WOTD: Housewife- a woman whose main occupation is caring for her family, managing household affairs, and doing housework. Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: Tierra Whack TinyDesk Ariana Grande w/ Brandy & Monica- “the boy is mine (Remix)” Glorilla- “TGIF” Jaden-

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01:41:24

Negative Energy: Can You Handle It?

The Black Umbrella ·

2024/06/20

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Frenchie as she guides us through a conversation on how to deal with negative energy when it shows up on our doorstep and proper venting session etiquette. WOTD: Pool- a small area of still water, typically one formed naturally Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: Ambre - “Virtual World” Bree Runway - “JUST LIKE THAT” Kamaiyah - “Supa Fly (So Fly)” Infinity Song - Metamorphosis

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01:15:35

Do You Want To Fight?

The Black Umbrella ·

2024/06/13

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Wes where we discuss the importance of picking and choosing our battles regarding conflict. Ice Cream- a soft frozen food made with sweetened and flavored milk fat. Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: YG Ft. Kaliii & Stunna Girl- “SHAKE” Tyga- “Hello B*tch” Doechii- “MPH” Latto ft. Megan Thee Stallion & Flo Milli- “Sunday Service (Remix)” RAYE- “Genesis” ESTA- FRANCIS K Camp-

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01:27:05

Black Role Models

The Black Umbrella ·

2024/06/06

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Nika where we discuss our black role models in television and film Worst- most severely or seriously Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: Glorilla, Megan Thee Stallion, & Cardi B- “Wanna Be” (Remix) Kehlani- “Next 2 U” Normani- “Candy Paint” Lion Babe- “Hot Honey” Muni Long- “Make Me Forget” Lucky Daye- “Soft” Tink & Summer Walker- “Song About U” Neila ft. PHABO-

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01:37:08

Failure To Launch

The Black Umbrella ·

2024/05/30

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Frenchie where she questions what fear of commitment means, why we feel it, and how to combat it. Do you fear commitment in specific areas of your life? Casino- a public room or building where gambling games are played. Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: Billie Eilish- HIT ME HARD AND SOFT Fana Hues- “Rental” Flo- “Caught UP” Muni Long (with Mariah Carey)- “Made For Me” LARA’- “Like

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01:53:56

A Drop In The Bucket

The Black Umbrella ·

2024/05/30

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Frenchie where she encourages us to create a bucket list for both the future and present. Summer- the warmest season of the year, in the northern hemisphere from June to August and in the southern hemisphere from December to February. Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: Syd x Tank, Camper- “I Need It” Coco Jones- “Here We Go (Uh Oh)” Tanerélle- “Let Me In” Ravyn Lenae- “Love Me Not”

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01:40:00

Time To Pivot

The Black Umbrella ·

2024/05/23

Happy #TBUthursday! Join us in a conversation led by Wes where we discuss different scenarios that have happened in our lives where we have had to pivot either into or out of our comfort zone. Wild- behave in an unrestrained or violent manner Check out the links below for everything we discussed in this week's episode :). New music: Durand Bernarr- “Fist Bump” Saweetie- “NANi” Elmiene ft. Leon Thomas- “Sweetness” Lion Babe- “Something Magic” Lila Iké ft. H.E.R- “He Loves Us Both” T-Pain- “On

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