Black Boomer Besties from Brooklyn

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.

  1. 6D AGO

    Ep168 Kindness over comfort: What would you do?

    CONTENT WARNING: SUICIDAL IDEATION & THOUGHTS (TIMESTAMP 19:03-24:26) The Besties were together again to help Leslie’s son have a smooth transition out of the hospital after a 4 month stay. In their time together three things unfolded that challenged their sensibilities and led them to  choose kindness and humanity by going the extra mile.  If this conversation moved you, share it with a friend, tap follow, and leave a review telling us about the last small kindness you chose. Your stories help more people find the show and keep this community rooted in real-world care. 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.

    34 min

  2. FEB 24

    Ep167 Shedding white supremacist ideals before our move abroad

    A recent YouTube video from Stephanie Perry, co-founder of ExodUS Summit, demands that Black people desiring to move abroad, wait until extraction, supremacy, American exceptionalism, and Black excellence (defined here as exalting extraordinary effort and status as the most desirable traits that Black people can have) before going.  The Besties question their readiness, as usual with deep reflection and humor. Listen, reflect, and share your take: what belief would you leave at the gate? Subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help more listeners find the show. Stephanie Perry Some Black people moving abroad are agents of white supremacy. Are you? | Next Black Migration https://www.youtube.com/live/V9ngUVzEIgo?si=V51daPA7LR4EkWol 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.

    36 min

  3. FEB 17

    Ep166 Getting Older and Loving It!

    Think aging steals happiness? Think again. As Leslie celebrates her 64th birthday.  As The Besties celebrate Leslie’s 64th birthday in Costa Rica, they share stories that are both tender and hilarious, including the moment the mic literally dropped from the makeshift inverted trash can setup and the reasons they’re done with perfectionism for good. The heart of this episode is love: how limited time makes us braver, softer, and more precise about what we want. We’re choosing depth over drama, laughter over performance, and presence over panic. Whether you’re 26 or 76, you’ll find practical wisdom here.  If this resonated, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a lift, and leave us a review so more listeners can find their way to intentional joy. Hidden Brain episode referenced The Best Years of Your LifeHidden Brainhttps://www.hiddenbrain.org › podcast › the-best-years-... 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.

    19 min

  4. FEB 10

    Ep165 How Exploring Your Sexuality Transforms Every Part Of Life

    Sexuality often gets boxed into the bedroom, but the truth is it shapes how we move through everything: work, parenting, friendships, faith, and our relationship with our own bodies. That expansive view sits at the heart of The Besties’ conversation with licensed clinical social worker and certified sex therapist Chanta Blue, who helps women release shame and claim pleasure as a birthright. She reminds us that sex is a small piece of a much larger puzzle called sexuality, a lifelong experience that starts with how we name our bodies and continues with how we ask for what we need.  Chanta may be reached at: www.BlueWellnessCenter.com IG: Blue Counseling & Wellness (@bluewellnessctrnj) Chanta’s book: For Colored Girls Who Need A Break When Being A Super Woman Is Just Too Much https://www.lulu.com/shop/chanta-blue/for-colored-girls-who-need-a-break-when-being-a-super-woman-is-just-too-much/paperback/product-1q2rzy7q.html?srsltid=AfmBOoq_FMQBLsYSNzbvEidCdtSwlR7o5DurK2tkkZoEwrLdWkp2wAJA&page=1&pageSize=4 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.

    44 min

  5. FEB 3

    Ep164 Can one partner be everything? Part 2 with Ethical Non-Monogamy Coach Taylor K. Sparks

    Ready to rethink the intimacy rules you didn’t know you were following? The Besties continue their conversation with ethical non-monogamy coach Taylor Sparks for a candid, laugh-out-loud and deeply practical tour through radical honesty, jealousy management and the real difference between privacy and secrecy. From first-date filters to long-term agreements, Taylor shows how to trade guesswork for clarity and build relationships that fit real life, not fantasy. Book a free clarity call with Taylor: Book Your Free Clarity Call Taylor’s Products & Services: https://www.organicloven.com/ Taylor’s Book: https://www.organicloven.com/workbook Follow Taylor’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Organicloven 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 Support the show Visit Black Boomer Besties from Brooklyn website for behind-the-scenes extras.

    46 min

  6. JAN 27

    Ep163 Let’s Talk About Ethical Non‑Monogamy, Sexual Wellness, And Dismantling Shame

    What if the rules you grew up with about love and loyalty aren’t the only ethical guides for successful relationships? Clutch your pearls this week as Besties Angella and Leslie sit down with Taylor K. Sparks, the 65 yr old Owner of Organic Loven —a holistic sexual health educator, intimacy entrepreneur, and ethical non‑monogamy coach—to unpack how consent, communication and curiosity can transform relationships at any age.  Taylor’s story moves from corporate training to global sex‑positive education, and she brings that practical lens to everything from how to open a hard conversation to how to choose a lube that actually respects your body. Book a free clarity call with Taylor: Book Your Free Clarity Call Taylor’s Products & Services: https://www.organicloven.com/ Taylor’s Book: https://www.organicloven.com/workbook Follow Taylor’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Organicloven 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.

    31 min

  7. JAN 20

    Ep162 What’s Really In The Way Of Our Retirement

    What really stands between you and retirement: the numbers, or the story you tell yourself about them? Besties Angella and Leslie open the closet—literally, with a funny cashmere moment—and then open up about the deeper calculus of stepping away: identity, security, and the pull to live more joyfully while they can. 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.

    32 min

  8. JAN 13

    Ep161 A candid conversation about self-care and burnout

    Angella and Leslie discuss caregiver guilt and the risks of letting health gains slip. The Besties of nearly fifty years share how small, steady habits can protect mood, sleep and identity when stress seems to take over life. From intermittent fasting to committing to a Dry January, they map out simple ways to restart. Instead of chasing perfection or waiting for life to “normalize,” they focus on small wins that actually fit messy days. Get Angie’s eBook: We’re Too Old for This! The Inquisitive Older Woman’s Guide to Joy http://joystrategy.co/ebook 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 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.

    25 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Angella Fraser & Leslie Osei-Tutu
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    168
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Black Boomer Besties from Brooklyn
  • Show Website
    Black Boomer Besties from Brooklyn

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