This week Kiara and Tanesha are back with a candid, must-listen Sister Chat that hits close to home. Today, we're wrestling with the challenges surrounding Black female friendships.

It seems like making and keeping close friends gets harder with age, and we’re asking why. We explore the potential factors contributing to this:

The Facade: Does the pressure to always be the "Strong Black Woman" stop us from showing cracks and asking for help?

Competition Culture: Is there a manufactured sense of competition—where we feel like there's only "one spot" at the top, whether in our careers or even in wrestling factions like the recent WWE trio?

Media & Upbringing: How do societal tropes (even from shows like Scandal) and family expectations perpetuate a feeling of needing to one-up other Black women?

We use our love for wrestling—specifically the dynamic between Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, and Trinity (Naomi)—as a case study to discuss why the expectation is often conflict instead of solidarity among powerful Black women. Plus, a quick shoutout to the excitement of Sasha Banks/Mercedes Moné holding two belts! 🏆

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro & Life Update (It's an 18th Birthday!)

06:45 Housekeeping & Platform Updates (Subscribe & Patreon!)

11:01 The Core Topic: Friendships Diminishing

14:03 Is Vulnerability Impossible?

18:18 Competition & Comparison Factor

22:07 Media Portrayals (Scandal/Viola vs. Kerry)

28:30 Wrestling Trios: Why We Wait for the Turn

35:03 The Takeaway: Breaking the Envy Cycle

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