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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 13 MIN

Episode 63: Boundaries, Respect & “The Look”

from Talking Brown Sugar · host Angela and Rajah

In this episode of Talking Brown Sugar, Angela and Rajah get into the unspoken rules we grew up with and how those compare to the boundaries we’re learning to set now as adults.From “the look” at family gatherings to not being able to close your door, to learning (sometimes the hard way) that you don’t have to accept everything just to be a “good person”. This is honest and layered conversation about how boundaries show up in Black families across generations.We talk about:​ What boundaries looked like growing up (spoken and unspoken)​ The difference between respect, fear, and control​ Learning to communicate boundaries as adults​ “Don’t just pull up” privacy, space, and personal peace​ Whether boundaries bring families closer or create distanceThis one is honest, funny, and real. The kind of conversation that might have you thinking about your own family, your own limits, and what you’re still learning.⸻Join the conversation.Have a story, perspective, or topic you want us to cover?Email us: [email protected] in being a guest or having your business featured?We’d love to connect, reach out directly via email.Want to support the show or sponsor an episode?Let’s mix it up!⸻Follow us on all platforms:Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTubeTalking Brown SugarDon’t forget to rate, review, and share with someone who needs this conversation.

In this episode of Talking Brown Sugar, Angela and Rajah get into the unspoken rules we grew up with and how those compare to the boundaries we’re learning to set now as adults.From “the look” at family gatherings to not being able to close your door, to learning (sometimes the hard way) that you don’t have to accept everything just to be a “good person”. This is honest and layered conversation about how boundaries show up in Black families across generations.We talk about:​ What boundaries looked like growing up (spoken and unspoken)​ The difference between respect, fear, and control​ Learning to communicate boundaries as adults​ “Don’t just pull up” privacy, space, and personal peace​ Whether boundaries bring families closer or create distanceThis one is honest, funny, and real. The kind of conversation that might have you thinking about your own family, your own limits, and what you’re still learning.⸻Join the conversation.Have a story, perspective, or topic you want us to cover?Email us: [email protected] in being a guest or having your business featured?We’d love to connect, reach out directly via email.Want to support the show or sponsor an episode?Let’s mix it up!⸻Follow us on all platforms:Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTubeTalking Brown SugarDon’t forget to rate, review, and share with someone who needs this conversation.

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