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This week is mainly a mental health update across the board as we are joined by one of my oldest and closest friends Mendez while he reads us on how distracted we are in the intros, discuss the fourth wave of covid and its new variants, what's new since the break and so much more, come run it with us.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[YOOOOOOOOOO!!!! What's good y'all? another week, more love, more happiness, more growth. this episode marks the end of season 2 for Project Paragon and we're so excited to end it the way we did. our nugget makes a return for a dope conversation regarding the NYC school under fire for its "private part" video in it's sex ed class, sexual assault against males, the idea of reparations, the recognizing of Betty DeVille as the queer icon she is, and so much more, come run it with us

Mental health topic this week : Schizophrenia 

follow our guests on socials Jahova INSTA: @7jahova7 TWTTR: @Jahova007

Leland INSTA: @Demigod.le TWTTR: @DemiGod_Le

De'Jean INSTA: Deediesel_

Ace INSTA: @Acedahotboy TWTTR: @Alasoulee
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      <pubDate>Wed, 9 Jun 2021 19:42:10 +0000</pubDate>
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Mental health topic this week : Schizophrenia 

follow our guests on socials Jahova INSTA: @7jahova7 TWTTR: @Jahova007

Leland INSTA: @Demigod.le TWTTR: @DemiGod_Le

De&apos;Jean INSTA: Deediesel_

Ace INSTA: @Acedahotboy TWTTR: @Alasoulee
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Mental health topic this week : Schizophrenia 

follow our guests on socials Jahova INSTA: @7jahova7 TWTTR: @Jahova007

Leland INSTA: @Demigod.le TWTTR: @DemiGod_Le

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      <description><![CDATA[Happy Pride Month to all members of the LGBTQIA+ community! You are valued, you are loved, you are protected round here! This week we are joined by a returning guest and favorite Dave, the whispering assassin & friend and business owner (Onyx Nails) Lady Onyx herself, Terri aka Tyni while we discuss tasteful racial humor and social responsibility , our 5 celebrities in the black community we feel aren't given their flowers, how black folk may be related to aliens, advice we'd give our parents and so much more, come run it with us


Follow us on Instagram @monsterinatightshirt (Ronnie) & @jiggleee._ (Raci)

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      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Jun 2021 17:39:49 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Happy Pride Month to all members of the LGBTQIA+ community! You are valued, you are loved, you are protected round here! This week we are joined by a returning guest and favorite Dave, the whispering assassin &amp; friend and business owner (Onyx Nails) Lady Onyx herself, Terri aka Tyni while we discuss tasteful racial humor and social responsibility , our 5 celebrities in the black community we feel aren&apos;t given their flowers, how black folk may be related to aliens, advice we&apos;d give our parents and so much more, come run it with us


Follow us on Instagram @monsterinatightshirt (Ronnie) &amp; @jiggleee._ (Raci)

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Follow us on Instagram @monsterinatightshirt (Ronnie) &amp; @jiggleee._ (Raci)

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      <description><![CDATA[Haaaiiiiiiiiii lmao that's obnoxious even in text. . . Another week of being black, beautiful and appreciative of the love that surrounds me. this week we discuss growth and self awareness, what our darkest moments taught us, how toxic Ronnie is, communication, are weddings equally for the groom, and more. come run it with us!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2021 17:58:35 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[The dynamic duo is back together this week for a longer episode than usual ( cus we missed y'all) 
Join us as we discuss how some people need their social media accounts taken away, not all cheating triggers karmic responses, breaking the shackles of outdated ideas like "men just aren't that emotional" 

we talk about us taking mental health breaks, we give our opinion on happy weight and more. we had fun, come run it with us.]]></description>
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we talk about us taking mental health breaks, we give our opinion on happy weight and more. we had fun, come run it with us.</itunes:subtitle>
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thank you guys so much for your support]]></description>
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thank you guys so much for your support</itunes:subtitle>
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resources for help/assistance
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), http://www.nimhd.nih.gov
National Institute of Mental Health, http:// www.nimh.nih.gov
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
http://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, http://www.samhsa.gov
National Alliance on Mental Illness, http://www.nami.org
National Medical Association, http://www.nmanet.org
Capstone Institute/Center for Research on the Education of Students Placed at Risk, Howard University, http://www.capstoneinstitute.org
Lee Thompson Young Foundation,
http://www.leethompsonyoungfoundation.org
Mental Health America,
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/ african-american-mental-health
National Black Nurses Association,
http://www.nbna.org]]></description>
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resources for help/assistance
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), http://www.nimhd.nih.gov
National Institute of Mental Health, http:// www.nimh.nih.gov
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
http://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, http://www.samhsa.gov
National Alliance on Mental Illness, http://www.nami.org
National Medical Association, http://www.nmanet.org
Capstone Institute/Center for Research on the Education of Students Placed at Risk, Howard University, http://www.capstoneinstitute.org
Lee Thompson Young Foundation,
http://www.leethompsonyoungfoundation.org
Mental Health America,
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/ african-american-mental-health
National Black Nurses Association,
http://www.nbna.org</itunes:summary>
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resources for help/assistance
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), http://www.nimhd.nih.gov
National Institute of Mental Health, http:// www.nimh.nih.gov
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
http://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, http://www.samhsa.gov
National Alliance on Mental Illness, http://www.nami.org
National Medical Association, http://www.nmanet.org
Capstone Institute/Center for Research on the Education of Students Placed at Risk, Howard University, http://www.capstoneinstitute.org
Lee Thompson Young Foundation,
http://www.leethompsonyoungfoundation.org
Mental Health America,
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/ african-american-mental-health
National Black Nurses Association,
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Follow us on instagram @Monsterinatightshirt _Projectfee

Follow our guest @kcrier @deuxfrais_

Email us at Projectparagonpodcast@gmail.com]]></description>
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Follow our guest @kcrier @deuxfrais_

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Follow our guest @kcrier @deuxfrais_

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come run it with us

Email us @ Projectparagonpodcast.com

follow us on instagram @monsterinatightshirt __projectfee]]></description>
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come run it with us

Email us @ Projectparagonpodcast.com

follow us on instagram @monsterinatightshirt __projectfee</itunes:summary>
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come run it with us

Email us @ Projectparagonpodcast.com

follow us on instagram @monsterinatightshirt __projectfee</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[What's good y'all? it's Friday and we outside! this week you guys get a bonus, in the form of the lovely Meredith joining us to talk about psilocybin and lsd in mental health, microdosing, SEX, a few news articles and so much more. 


come run it with us
follow us in instagram @monsterinatightshirt & _Projectfee

email us @ projectparagonpodcast@gmail.com

follow our guests @damnthatsyazzz & @marleyonmyback]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2021 01:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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come run it with us
follow us in instagram @monsterinatightshirt &amp; _Projectfee

email us @ projectparagonpodcast@gmail.com

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come run it with us
follow us in instagram @monsterinatightshirt &amp; _Projectfee

email us @ projectparagonpodcast@gmail.com

follow our guests @damnthatsyazzz &amp; @marleyonmyback</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[What's good in the hood y'all? Another week of being beautiful, black and unproblematic. this week we are joined by our baby Yaz as we discuss reclaiming ones time after toxic relationships, attachment styles in adult relationships, dating now that outside is open and more. 




follow us on instagram @ Monsterinatightshirt __projectfee

email us @ projectparagonpodcast@gmail.com]]></description>
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follow us on instagram @ Monsterinatightshirt __projectfee

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follow us on instagram @ Monsterinatightshirt __projectfee

email us @ projectparagonpodcast@gmail.com</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[How's it going my project babies? another week of being beautiful, black and unproblematic!

this week's episode was meant to be a bonus, catching up with old friends and gaining perspective in the realm of dating since all y'all send me relationship posts *cough* we also talk legalizing hard drugs, and a depressing news story involving a Texas young man
joined by Caleb of Wood Glo Candles @woodglocandles on instagram & website, Lady Kris of the New Orleans Lesbians, her amazing little sister Kandice and my big brother Diesel

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this week&apos;s episode was meant to be a bonus, catching up with old friends and gaining perspective in the realm of dating since all y&apos;all send me relationship posts *cough* we also talk legalizing hard drugs, and a depressing news story involving a Texas young man
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email us @projectparagonpodcast@gmail.com

instagram @monsterinatightshirt]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary>Happy Carnival Y&apos;all 

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      <itunes:subtitle>Happy Carnival Y&apos;all 

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we're low-key becoming a relationship podcast, or maybe we all just sad and need some loving right now *CYBERHUG* this week we are joined by a few friends and discuss the established Psychologist Robert Lee Williams II whose notable accomplishments include coining the term "Ebonics" and developing the "Black Intelligence Test of Cultural Homogeneity" (BITCH-100)

Madam C.J Walker (Raci's rant) and our mental health topic is Borderline personality disorder]]></description>
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this week we're finally back to having guests in the building with us. it's just a circle of feel good, coming off of a week of depressive episodes and adjustments we just enjoyed one another's company while touching on matters of abuse, problematic kinks and beating up a woman's man/brother in her place]]></description>
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      <itunes:summary>Happy Black History month to all my brothers and sisters of the diaspora. Remember to celebrate our beauty, our majestic power and our accomplishments EVERY day

this week we&apos;re finally back to having guests in the building with us. it&apos;s just a circle of feel good, coming off of a week of depressive episodes and adjustments we just enjoyed one another&apos;s company while touching on matters of abuse, problematic kinks and beating up a woman&apos;s man/brother in her place</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Happy Black History month to all my brothers and sisters of the diaspora. Remember to celebrate our beauty, our majestic power and our accomplishments EVERY day

this week we&apos;re finally back to having guests in the building with us. it&apos;s just a circle of feel good, coming off of a week of depressive episodes and adjustments we just enjoyed one another&apos;s company while touching on matters of abuse, problematic kinks and beating up a woman&apos;s man/brother in her place</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[Although we are not a sports podcast we mourn the anniversary of not only the death of my childhood hero but also his beautiful daughter, RIPower Kobe & Gianna Bryant

this week our mental health vocabulary word is ACCOUNTABILITY we also talk about the problems with lack of communication in sex and overall the mistakes of learning intimacy from porn and media. read a book. pay attention to your partners and before we head out touch on lil miss Dominican mami and how far she missed the mark with that "yellabone" nonsense. y'all tap in!]]></description>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Although we are not a sports podcast we mourn the anniversary of not only the death of my childhood hero but also his beautiful daughter, RIPower Kobe &amp; Gianna Bryant

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      <description><![CDATA[what's good? I hope you guys had another great week. loving oneself & outgrowing toxic habits! y'all saw ole boy got impeached again? anyway. . . 

this week we discuss what men seek in partners, the new language of dating and this week's mental health topic is "Pistanthrophobia" which is the fear of being hurt in a romantic relationship.]]></description>
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      <itunes:subtitle>what&apos;s good? I hope you guys had another great week. loving oneself &amp; outgrowing toxic habits! y&apos;all saw ole boy got impeached again? anyway. . . 

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this week we talk about the attempted coup and domestic terrorists' attack on the capital building, Denialism is our mental health topic of the week and we are joined by a good friend of the show Mario Castro (anal assassin) as he grants us his unique perspective and even gives  our co-host and listeners at home sex advice to wrap out this weeks episode ]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Welcome back! New year, same ole project co-hosts. We're back from our holiday break and we're so excited to start the year strong with new guests, new segments and much more love.


this episode we touch on things we seek to outgrow in the new year, phony authenticity, being respectful vs being politically correct, social media stress  and so much more!

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      <itunes:summary>Welcome back! New year, same ole project co-hosts. We&apos;re back from our holiday break and we&apos;re so excited to start the year strong with new guests, new segments and much more love.


this episode we touch on things we seek to outgrow in the new year, phony authenticity, being respectful vs being politically correct, social media stress  and so much more!

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      <itunes:subtitle>Welcome back! New year, same ole project co-hosts. We&apos;re back from our holiday break and we&apos;re so excited to start the year strong with new guests, new segments and much more love.


this episode we touch on things we seek to outgrow in the new year, phony authenticity, being respectful vs being politically correct, social media stress  and so much more!

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      <description><![CDATA[in this episode we're joined by an old friend of mine and an accomplished and dedicated tattoo artist "Bill" @Bill_Tattoos__ as we close out season one of project paragon podcast. we talk New Years resolutions, legacy goals, being authentic in a world of frauds, keyboard warriors and so much more

so happy he could join us for our season finale. we"ll be back in the new year revamped and ready to welcome our growing project family on our new platform. thank you all and see yall in 2021]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2020 20:14:10 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>Projectparagonpodcast@gmail.com (Ronnie Pendleton)</author>
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      <itunes:summary>in this episode we&apos;re joined by an old friend of mine and an accomplished and dedicated tattoo artist &quot;Bill&quot; @Bill_Tattoos__ as we close out season one of project paragon podcast. we talk New Years resolutions, legacy goals, being authentic in a world of frauds, keyboard warriors and so much more

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      <itunes:subtitle>in this episode we&apos;re joined by an old friend of mine and an accomplished and dedicated tattoo artist &quot;Bill&quot; @Bill_Tattoos__ as we close out season one of project paragon podcast. we talk New Years resolutions, legacy goals, being authentic in a world of frauds, keyboard warriors and so much more

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contact us on social media
 INSTAGRAM : @monsterinatightshirt (Ronnie) @_Projectfee (Raci)
TWITTER: @ProjectParagon_ (Ronnie) @BugzHoney (Raci)
EMAIL: @ Projectparagonpodcast@gmail.com

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contact us on social media
 INSTAGRAM : @monsterinatightshirt (Ronnie) @_Projectfee (Raci)
TWITTER: @ProjectParagon_ (Ronnie) @BugzHoney (Raci)
EMAIL: @ Projectparagonpodcast@gmail.com

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<p><br /></p>
<p>we also touch on the topics of gender identity as well as sexuality as both are topics that are ignored by most communities of color</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>don't forget to subscribe/follow/comment/share!</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>all the love is appreciated </p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>contact us @ projectparagonpodcast@gmail.com</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p><br /></p>
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<p>Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/projectparagon/support">https://anchor.fm/projectparagon/support</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 8 Dec 2020 13:39:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week it's just us as we discuss the basic requirements for a relationship in this multi part series titled "Project Handbook On Love & Hookups" we'll be talking to people from all groups and relationship dynamics as to not leave anybody out and explain exactly how dudes be dusty and women be bugging </p>
<p><br /></p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>we also touch on the topics of gender identity as well as sexuality as both are topics that are ignored by most communities of color</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>don't forget to subscribe/follow/comment/share!</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>all the love is appreciated </p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>contact us @ projectparagonpodcast@gmail.com</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p><br /></p>
<hr />
<p>Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/projectparagon/support">https://anchor.fm/projectparagon/support</a></p>
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we also touch on the topics of gender identity as well as sexuality as both are topics that are ignored by most communities of color

don&apos;t forget to subscribe/follow/comment/share!

all the love is appreciated 

contact us @ projectparagonpodcast@gmail.com



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we also touch on the topics of gender identity as well as sexuality as both are topics that are ignored by most communities of color

don&apos;t forget to subscribe/follow/comment/share!

all the love is appreciated 

contact us @ projectparagonpodcast@gmail.com



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<p><br /></p>
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<p>Playlist available PROJECT PARAGON: Week 5 Rotation</p>
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<p><br /></p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>Playlist available PROJECT PARAGON: Week 5 Rotation</p>
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      <itunes:subtitle>We are joined once again with @OldBaj, @Jahova007 and @dorawinifredjr while we discuss the cancellation of parades in the upcoming carnival season, cancel culture, top 5 villains (anime and beyond *cough cough Jennaayy) and argue our top 5 music artists and inspirations


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<p><br /></p>
<p>this weeks playlist "PP4" available on Apple Music & Spotify</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>Follow/subscribe/rate/comment</p>
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<p><br /></p>
<p>this weeks playlist "PP4" available on Apple Music & Spotify</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>Follow/subscribe/rate/comment</p>
<hr />
<p>Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/projectparagon/support">https://anchor.fm/projectparagon/support</a></p>
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this weeks playlist &quot;PP4&quot; available on Apple Music &amp; Spotify

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      <itunes:subtitle>This week we&apos;re joined by our familiar &quot;nugget&quot; in a two part episode series called &quot;Black Boy Joy&quot; this week we touch on gender roles, relationship equality, and argue why &quot;One Piece&quot; is probably the greatest anime of all time

this weeks playlist &quot;PP4&quot; available on Apple Music &amp; Spotify

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      <description><![CDATA[<p>This week we are joined via video call by an amazing photographer and good friend of mine Shelton Smallwood, as we discuss stereotypes within the black community, representation and dealing with the ups and downs of responsibilities as young adults. </p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>follow Shelton on all social platforms @ SmallwoodholdingsLLC</p>
<p>Ronnie: TWTR @ProjectParagon_</p>
<p>Instagram @ Monsterinatightshirt</p>
<p>Raci: TWTR @ Raci_</p>
<p>Instagram @ _Projectfee</p>
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<p>Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/projectparagon/support">https://anchor.fm/projectparagon/support</a></p>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week we are joined via video call by an amazing photographer and good friend of mine Shelton Smallwood, as we discuss stereotypes within the black community, representation and dealing with the ups and downs of responsibilities as young adults. </p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>follow Shelton on all social platforms @ SmallwoodholdingsLLC</p>
<p>Ronnie: TWTR @ProjectParagon_</p>
<p>Instagram @ Monsterinatightshirt</p>
<p>Raci: TWTR @ Raci_</p>
<p>Instagram @ _Projectfee</p>
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<p>Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/projectparagon/support">https://anchor.fm/projectparagon/support</a></p>
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follow Shelton on all social platforms @ SmallwoodholdingsLLC
Ronnie: TWTR @ProjectParagon_
Instagram @ Monsterinatightshirt
Raci: TWTR @ Raci_
Instagram @ _Projectfee

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Ronnie: TWTR @ProjectParagon_
Instagram @ Monsterinatightshirt
Raci: TWTR @ Raci_
Instagram @ _Projectfee

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<p>Dropping late once again, this time due to days without power due to Hurricane Zeta. </p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>project paragon "Get Away" playlist  available on Apple & Spotify</p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 4 Nov 2020 16:33:31 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week we talk about the election, rappers endorsing republicans, Travis Scott as "Batman" new music drops and more</p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>Dropping late once again, this time due to days without power due to Hurricane Zeta. </p>
<p><br /></p>
<p>project paragon "Get Away" playlist  available on Apple & Spotify</p>
<hr />
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Dropping late once again, this time due to days without power due to Hurricane Zeta. 

project paragon &quot;Get Away&quot; playlist  available on Apple &amp; Spotify

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Dropping late once again, this time due to days without power due to Hurricane Zeta. 

project paragon &quot;Get Away&quot; playlist  available on Apple &amp; Spotify

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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2020 17:59:29 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><br /></p>
<p><br /></p>
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<p><strong>*I do not own the rights to the music in the background*</strong></p>
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<p>Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/projectparagon/support">https://anchor.fm/projectparagon/support</a></p>
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*I do not own the rights to the music in the background*

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      <itunes:subtitle>*imported audio from instagram live (@monsterinatightshirt)
For the past month my friends and I have gone live on instagram weekly discussing various topics and getting comfortable leading up to the launch of the official podcast. thank you to everyone that tuned in and we&apos;re off and running now. first episode available OCT 27!



*I do not own the rights to the music in the background*

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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>audio from my weekly IG live (podcast baby steps) to get to know my co-host and myself.</p>
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