This week's episode is the first edition of the "Supporting Friends" Series, where we discuss the ways that friends show up to support each other. For the opening conversation in this series, we talk with Alexis Flakes (@flakeslikefrosted) about what it looks like to be a serial entrepreneur, what it means to find your tribe, and redefining support. We tackle the conversation about following your passion - even if it means couch surfing for a little while and more...

Check out and support the Black entrepreneurs mentioned in the episode: @getboldjewels (handmade clip-on earrings by Alexis); @marshandmane (beauty supply boutique in Philly); @RLCDecorLifestyle (handmade candles and lifestyle brand in Chicago); @growingeverymoment (t-shirt and clothing brand in Chicago); and @the.Blairisms (clothing and lifestyle brand in DC).

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Instagram: @mbfpod, @corylscott, @theycallmepassion, @mybrilliantfriendcory,  @mybrilliantfriendpassion, Alexis - @flakeslikefrosted.

This week's vocabulary word:

Dejected (adjective): sad and depressed; dispirited.