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Hi everyone!! It’s been a while! We’ve been hard at work in a new book!! Introducing “Friend’em: In 50 Different Ways”! A self-help book focused and helping you connect with the world around you! Ebook is available now with hardcover in stores October 6th!! Let’s Friend’em!

Friend'em: In 50 Different Ways cover with Author Michael Blackard sitting cross legged. He wears a warm smile as rays of blue emit from behind him.

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

So sorry for the lack of posts! Been busy working on some exciting updates!

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Trans rights are human rights! Friendships require safety. Friendships need their own space. Friendships connects us. Friendships impact us all and something that hurts one of us, hurts us all. Trans friends, we see you. You are important. You are loved. 🏳️‍⚧️ #Transdayofvisibility

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Looking to make new friends? Come on out to the upcoming Friend'em workshops! Each activity is designed to help you practice aspects of making friends and connect with yourself deeper! Come out and let's smile so much our cheeks hurt! Register at linktr.ee/friendem #friends

Speed Friending at Brewtorium in Austin Texas starting at 7 on April 16th and May 28rd. Speed Friending Virtually starting at 5:30 on April 18th and May 23th. Queer Speed Friending TBD

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Tonight is our monthly virtual speed friending! If you struggle with making friends - either due to location or another barrier - this workshop is for you! Fun starts at 5:30 PM and ends at 7! Tickets at bit.ly/friendem #friends

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Hi, I'm Michael! I help people make friends, be better friends, and be better friends to themselves through coaching, teaching, and more!I have helped scores of people see their strengths, learn new w...

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

If you struggle with making friends as an adult, these events are for you! If you’re in Austin, Tx or abroad, I want to help you make friends in new fun ways! Head to bit.ly/friendem and register for our speed friending workshops! #friends

Speed Friending workshops, in-person and virtually, every third week of the month on Wednesday and Friday

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

If you struggle with make friends, feeling lonely, or do not know if you're making friends the right way - I want to help! DM me or head to linktr.ee/friendem to learn more about Friend'em.

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Friend'em | Instagram | Linktree

Our mission is to transform lives by helping people make new friends!

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

So unbelievably thankful to Outwellness for having us Friday night! Speed Friending was so much fun! We’ll be doing #Queer speed friending in June! Stay tune!

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Hey friends! If you’re in Austin Friday at 7 pm, come join our Queer Speed Friending at Outwellness! Free event! Sign ups at outwellnessatx.com under their event calendar. #friends

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

It is hard to accept people as potential friends when they do things that are hurtful - intentionally or unintentionally. Protect your peace and know when extending an olive branch is worth to you. #friends

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

This last Saturday at the Love Your Body retreat by @thestrongsunflowers @CasadeMiel @TheHeeledMethod and @friendem was amazing!!! No matter where you go, you can be your best friend and love yourself! Love your body! Love your soul! #smallbusiness

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Kindness is strength. It is usually the hard road to travel. It usually takes more courage. Be kind where possible #friends

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Happy Sunday! Share a good story with someone new! #friends

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Chasten Glezman Buttigieg @chastenbuttigieg.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Hey. You should text/call/voice-note some friends just because. Don't just DM silly videos. Check in with them. We all need some genuine connection right now!

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Listen to your body. If you can’t understand it, spend more time with it and research how others interpret their body’s signals. #friends

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Hey Friends It’s the third week of the month and that means Speed Friending!!! Tomorrow is Let’s Friend’em: Speed Friending @ Brewtorium ATX starting 7 PM Friday is Let’s Friend’em: Speed Friending Virtually at 5:30 PM CT! Register at bit.ly/Friendem for tickets! Can’t wait to see you there!

Speed friending every 3rd week of the month. In person Wednesday and virtual Friday. Register at bit.ly/friendem

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Small talk is ok. It’s where you practice discernment and get to know someone. The art is in the questions. #friends

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Exhaustion is a huge impact on friendships - internally and with other people. Rest. Find people who recharge you. Get into things that help you spend your energy in a positive way. #friends

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Go seek out things that make you happy. Find folks that also like that. Learn from each other. #friends

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Invest in yourself. Only you can look through your eyes. #friends

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Friends don’t let friends suffer. Protect your friends. Research what your friends need and show them you care. #friends

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Hey there! Our friends at Queen of To Do are launching a podcast and we’re so honored to have been a guest on the episode! Podcast is called Bearing It All and the show is all about vulnerability and keeping it real! Check out a preview at www.linkedin.com/posts/queen-...

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Queen of To Do 🜲 Personal Assistant & Lifestyle Concierge Services on LinkedIn: #bearingitallpodcast #weallhavetruthstobare #michaelblackard #friendem…

🎙️ Bearing It All: We All Have Truths to Bare – Episode 1 🎙️ We’re so excited to announce Kate’s newest passion project—our brand-new podcast, Bearing It…

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Hey Friends! Come join us at the @Outwellnessatx Queer Speed Friending hosted by Trained Holistic Coach Michael on March 7th at 7 pm If you’ve ever felt like making friends is hard, this event is 4 U! Register for free at outwellnessatx.com/events-and-c... See you all there! #queerownedbusiness

Queer Speed Friending at Outwellness Austin on March 7th at 7 pm! Hosted by Trained Holistic Coach Michael of Friend’em! Register for free at OutWellnessatx.com

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Doing something silly is fun sometimes. Do more silly things. Do more silly things with people who want to do silly things, too! Silly is fun! #friends

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Go on a walk with a friend. Even if you all say nothing, it’ll be a fun adventure! #friends

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Happy Saturday! Make a friend for the moment!

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Put yourself out there and say “hello”. If you don’t know what to say after that, talk about why you’re excited to be where you are. You can also ask what they are excited for! There’s tons to talk about on the way to big talk #friends

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Spend time with yourself, just for yourself. Learn your likes. Learn how it feels to be your own adventure guide. #friends

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

You don’t know how much people are hurting. Be kind. I challenge you to make life easier for one person a day. #friends

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

You can be friends with anyone. Age, background - all of those details can be connectors than detractors if you want them to be. Being friends with someone doesn’t need to imply the relationship is deep and complex. Having different kinds of friends is healthy! #friends

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Showing up is the important part. Showing up shows that you care. It is not everything, but it can be for some that need it. Keep showing up. For yourself and others. #friends

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Have fun with new adventures! Learning can be scary. It can also be exciting! #friends

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Everyone needs their time. Me time. productive time. The works. Some times people need to take time away. This away time doesn’t inherently diminish anything. It just means you’ll need to loop back when there is time. Make time when you can! Share stories of your adventures! #friends

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Believe in yourself! Believe in you! #friends

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

We regrettably need to cancel tomorrow’s speed friending event Please join us for our Virtual Speed Friending event Friday at 5:30 pm CT

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Getting sick is tough. Take the time you need to recover. I had to! #friends

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Conflict is natural. If something doesn’t click, find out why. Know your whys. #friends

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Give. If you have it and it costs you little to nothing, why not? #friends

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

You interact with more people than you realize. You have more in common than you realize. I challenge you to make more friends for the moment #friends

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Be aware of your limiting beliefs. Know when you’re potentially self sabotaging and get support - from yourself or others. You’ve got this #friends

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Challenge yourself to sat hi first!

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Friction and conflicts are normal and natural. Avoid aiming for having none. No one can mind read. Build trust and make the effort to seek understanding! #friends

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

One of the easiest way to make friends is to care. Care about the other person and show it. The relationship doesn’t need to be the deepest to be important or to fit the definition of “friend” #friends

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Get attached to the feeling that your worthy. Because you are! #friends

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Set up your friends for success. That also includes you! #friends

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Friend'em @friendem.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Take your days off! If your body is saying it needs rest, listen. If you can’t take days off, I challenge you to add more active rest into your day #friends

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