My name is Chikumo, I am twenty-eight and have many titles after my name including, full-time nomad, content creator, blogger, and marketing consultant to name a few. I am a mango-obsessed foodie that loves to document the highs and lows of life, mental health, running a business and navigating multiple cultures. In nearly 15 years of running a business, I have met some amazing and inspiring people I think you should all meet too! Interesting Facts - I was featured on the BBC & TG4 - I turne ...
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Introducing the Black and White Thinking podcast aka #BAWT! Black and White Thinking is a podcast hosted by Chik & G, a Belfast based couple who accidentally started working together after going viral. BAWT speaks to millennial males and females by covering topics that ultimately need you to make a decision which side you’re on because lets be honest, our world can sometimes be a bit too censored. Whether we like it or not, we need to be able to have uncomfortable discussions to learn but th ...
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This week on the Chik Chat Podcast, I was joined by Orla and had an amazing conversation about Race Equality in Northern Ireland and the world in general. Orla McKeating, whose pronouns are she/her, is an EDI (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Leader, Entrepreneur, and Speaker from Belfast, Northern Ireland. In 2019, Orla founded Still I Rise Diver…
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WHO DECIDES WHAT YOU EAT | EP 19 | BLACK AND WHITE THINKING PODCAST
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Today we are talking about something we both love almost as much as we love ourselves: FOOD We discuss our palettes, and I am sure you’d be surprised by what you hear 👀 Subscribe for new episodes every other Thursday. In this episode: 03:21 This week’s topic: Who Decides What You Eat 08:33 G doesn’t have a choice between plain and spiced meal 16:29…
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Chik Chat Podcast Episode 2: I introduced you all to my boyfriend and now I am so ecstatic to introduce you to my fiance in episode 68! If you listened to the Black & White Thinking episode where we talked about marriage you will know I always planned to celebrate this man so be prepared because I’m ecstatic to be sharing my forever best friend wit…
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POLITICAL PROTESTS OR RACIST RIOTS | EP 18 | BLACK AND WHITE THINKING PODCAST
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Today we have tackled a very tough subject about the things going on in the UK & Ireland. A lot of misinformation has given fire to a lot of unnecessary hurt for people who do not deserve it. In this episode: 03:13 This week’s topic: Political Protests or Racist Riots? 03:40 Where did it start from? 08:31 People claiming asylum aren’t allowed to ge…
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On this episode of the Chik Chat podcast, Asson joined me, it was amazing to catch up and get a life update about how it’s been since the last time we spoke. We get into talking about life, work-life, wins and of course our mental health. Asson Kasonde is a Zambian-born father of 2 (a boy and a girl), currently working in the finance sector in Manc…
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TRUMP VS BIDEN | EP 17 | BLACK AND WHITE THINKING PODCAST
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Knowing FULL well that we don't have a say in the election coming up in November we get a bit political in this episode. Since our for you and explore pages have been full with the American election. PS. This was filmed before Biden took his name off the ticket. Subscribe for new episodes every other Thursday. In this episode: 00:25 Topic: Trump vs…
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On this episode of the Chik Chat podcast I have the pleasure of being joined by Dr. Wannie - a Dr., first born daughter and content creator. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Wannie since we were kids and thought it was about time we started the chat around being Zambian daughters - there will be more… Dr. Wannie, originally from Zambia and rais…
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MAN VS BEAR | EP 16 | BLACK AND WHITE THINKING PODCAST
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We discuss a topic that has been trending currently and no surprise that we both have different opinions on this particular topic, which shows how we’ve experienced life from different points of view. Subscribe for new episodes every other Thursday. In this episode: 01:00 This week's topic: Man vs. Bear 05:40 The population of criminal men has a sm…
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Can you change your life in 6 months? I think you can and I’m going to show you by ignoring my own embarrassment and being cringey. Why? Because whatever I find cringey isn’t what someone else might find cringey and they might just be in the room I’ve been praying to be in… I’ll update you each month with where I am but I’m also hoping you join in!…
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PRENUP: FOR OR AGAINST | EP 15 | BLACK AND WHITE THINKING PODCAST
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Whilst we like to keep these podcasts light hearted and fun, we think it’s important to discuss important topics we cover in our day to day life. Neither of us grew up with family openly talking about finances or female breadwinners, never mind prenups. Hopefully, our views open a discussion that might one day protect someone whether or not you are…
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Setting boundaries in life is important however since meeting Ellie, I have found that systems can help firm your boundaries in both life and business. A LOT has changed since our last podcast together! Ellie moved halfway across the world after marrying a beautiful Irishman. This extroverted, perfectionist found the transition hit HARD! So she mad…
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STAND UP COMEDY VS MOVIES | EP 14 | BLACK AND WHITE THINKING PODCAST
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If you know us you know we love movies, music and comedy so this episode really got us thinking about why these are our loves. We really do need to give a huge shout out to local N.I comedians, especially for inspiring us with their creativity. Subscribe for new episodes every other Thursday. In this episode: 01:10 This week’s topic: Stand Up Comed…
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I recently had a conversation with my aunt where I asked how she built a business empire whilst being the oldest sibling. Her answer didn’t give me the comfort I had hoped for until I realised that my path is MY path. I have been taught as best as I can by the most amazing women so it is on me to take the parts that resonate and do the work I need …
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DANCEHALL VS AFRO BEATS | EP 13 | BLACK AND WHITE THINKING PODCAST
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Whilst someone cleary came dressed letting us know where her heart lay, this was still a really interesting debate! Who would you pick? Subscribe for new episodes every other Thursday. In this episode: 00:38 This week’s topic: Dancehall VS Afro Beats 01:53 Difference of Dancehall and Afro Beats 05:00 Modern dancehall and afro beats artists are more…
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Talking about mental health takes a lot of vulnerability and doing something about your mental health takes a lot of strength. I decided to go back because G went back for the sake of us having a stronger relationship. His strength pushed me to want to be better for myself and for us. Going to therapy the first time around took a strength in me I d…
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BEYONCE VS TAYLOR SWIFT | EP 12 | BLACK AND WHITE THINKING PODCAST
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BeyHive vs Swifties - which side are you on? I think we surprised each other on this one 👀 Subscribe for new episodes every other Thursday. In this episode: 00:42 This week’s topic: Beyonce vs Taylor Swift 03:37 Taylor Swift and Beyonce are both greedy 05:10 Beyonce’s new album is awful 06:22 Taylor Swift’s NPR was crap 10:41 Taylor Swift’s music i…
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As children we were told if we went to uni we would get a good job and then when we were growing up we were told a masters would set us apart from the rest but for some of us that wasn’t the case. In this episode of the Chik Chat podcast, myself & Adesola talk about our experiences of both coming out of uni with a corporate job. Whilst I was made r…
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POTATOES VS NSHIMA | EP 11 | BLACK AND WHITE THINKING PODCAST
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Zambia vs Ireland, potatoes vs nshima, which will win? Spoiler alert, you’re dealing with two stubborn people who didn’t expect to talk about their native foods for so long 🤣 Subscribe for new episodes every other Thursday. In this episode: 00:35 This week’s topic: Potatoes Vs Nshima 01:54 What is Nshima? 13:47 Is potato a superior ingredient? 15:1…
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Growing up in England we didn’t really know much about Irish history but at the same time, as a black British-Zambian, it has also been a familiar story as I’ve learned it. In this episode of the Chik Chat podcast, I am joined by Maureen who I met online before fate brought us together in a short film celebrating black hair and black female empower…
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UNITED IRELAND: FOR OR AGAINST | EP 10 | BLACK AND WHITE THINKING PODCAST
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An easily divisive topic but as a black Zambian born Brit, dating a white Northern Ireland born Irish man (what a tongue twister…), what are our views on the island of Ireland? Leave your thoughts in the comments below! Subscribe for new episodes every other Thursday. In this episode: 01:07 Topic this week: United Ireland: For or Against 01:42 Quic…
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So many people think just because you have a following online means you plaster all of your life on there - you’d be wrong. Not everything you see on social media is real so here are a few things you might not know about myself and G. Let me know if you want to know more!By Chikumo Fiseko
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ONLINE VS REAL LIFE DATING | EP 9 | BLACK AND WHITE THINKING PODCAST
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We might have met on a dating app but we don’t agree on which one we would get rid of… In this episode: 01:42 Today’s topic: Online vs Real Life Dating 07:52 G’s first impression 16:15 Pros and cons of dating 16:45 How do you view the concept of dating apps? 25:28 What do you think about being set up with someone? Relevant links: Chik & G Instagram…
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Female Owned Businesses In Northern Ireland
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Starting a business is hard, running a business is hard and doing this in a new country is harder than you can imagine! Luckily for me and Jess, we don’t need to imagine because we’ve done it! In this episode of the Chik Chat podcast we talk about starting businesses against our dads guidance, moving to Northern Ireland and the power of loving our …
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BRIDE PRICE | EP 8 | BLACK AND WHITE THINKING PODCAST
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Would you pay your spouse's family to marry them? Not going to lie, we thought this would be a quick discussion but introducing someone to your culture & traditions, especially when there can be negative connotations means sometimes you need to come back to certain conversations. Will G pay a bride price? Will Chik find a happy compromise? Subscrib…
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It’s that time of year where most of us want to give up on our goals, however I seem to have found a few hacks and ways to trick myself into consistency so I thought I’d share them with you in the hopes they help you too! How are you doing with your goals 👀By Chikumo Fiseko
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ZAMBIAN FOOD VS IRISH FOOD | EP 7 | BLACK AND WHITE THINKING PODCAST
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What happens when you mix two foodies and two cultures? Some very strong opinions that’s what! Subscribe for new episodes every other Thursday. In this episode: 02:26 Today’s topic: Zambian food vs Irish food 03:18 What is Nshima? 08:06 Irish stew is like dog food 23:46 Does all Zambian cuisine have tomato and onion in it? Relevant links: Chik & G …
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I Systemised Our Lives So G Can Retire At 38
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What do you get when you mix a firstborn daughter with a man who gives her a soft life? Systems so she can be a better lover girl 🤣 In all seriousness, whilst I’ve taken my goal to get G to retire at 38 very seriously, I have been feeling a bit anxious about how much I’ve taken charge. Whilst clients hire me to sort them out, I’ve been called OTT s…
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MARRIAGE | EP 6 | BLACK AND WHITE THINKING PODCAST
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Whilst we might not have followed tradition by moving in together before marriage, we are quite a traditional couple. It just happens that we have chosen a slightly different path to marriage which for both of us was mostly about making sure we were actually in a healthy relationship before committing. Subscribe for new episodes every other Thursda…
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Did you know I’m a pregnant divorcee? Neither did I! 👀 Being a content creator/influencer opens you up to a lot of scrutiny from people that think they know you AND THEN there’s the other side of it where people make up actual lies about you. I was recently targeted by a podcast bro (if you know, you know) and it reminded me of a few things: The in…
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH | EP 5 | BLACK AND WHITE THINKING PODCAST
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Did you know there are two Black History months? Do we need any Black History Months? Subscribe for new episodes every other Thursday. In this episode: 02:11 This week’s topic: Black History Month [02:11] 02:58 What’s the point of Black History Month? [02:58] 04:33 G thinks it’s silly [04:33] 07:09 The only African history taught in G’s schools was…
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I love meeting other creatives but when those other creatives also happen to be Zambian, it’s so exciting! I’ve followed Sam for years and he has inspired me to get back to vlogs. From humour to creativity, Sam has it all! A little more about Sam: My name is Sam but I go by the name Big Sam on social media. I was born and raised in Zambia but I’m c…
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CATHOLIC VS PROTESTANT | EP 4 | BLACK AND WHITE THINKING PODCAST
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If you know anything about the island of Ireland you will know that religion can be a touchy subject however, not for us! As an atheist and a catholic, we made it a point to discuss expectations for weddings, kids etc. moving forward - some of our choices may actually surprise you… Subscribe for new episodes every other Thursday. In this episode: 0…
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Millennial Parenting In An African Culture
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As the oldest child and daughter in an immigrant family, the older I’ve gotten, the more I’ve questioned how I feel about becoming a mother. Whilst I’m not around anyone day to day with kids, I follow women like Daphine who make me look at motherhood in a different light - a more positive light may I say! A bit more about Daphine: My name is Daphin…
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TRADITIONS | EP 3 | BLACK AND WHITE THINKING PODCAST
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What do you get when you mix a white Irish atheist man with a black Zambian-born Brit on the island of Ireland? You find yourself constantly talking about tradition even when you don’t realise so here’s a sneak peek into how we manage traditions in our home. Subscribe for new episodes every other Thursday. In this episode: 02:12 Intro to topic: Tra…
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Navigating Parasocial Relationships: The Impact of Online Friendships
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According to the dictionary, the term parasocial relationship refers to a relationship that a person imagines having with another person whom they do not actually know, such as a celebrity or a fictional character. This often involves a person feeling as though they have a close, intimate connection with someone whom they have never met due to clos…
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CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS | EP 2 | BLACK AND WHITE THINKING PODCAST
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Christmas for many will bring up many emotions for people. For some, it’s a reminder of those they have loved and lost and for others, it’s the most magical time of the year, excuse the pun… Are we getting rid of Christmas in the Fiseko/Whiteside household? What traditions will we be upholding and the most important question of them all (thanks Red…
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Millionaire Mindset: My Top 10 Lessons 2023
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At the start of 2023, I decided I wanted to become a millionaire because: I work with them and see a life I want My word of the year is freedom and what gives you more freedom than becoming financially free Whilst I knew this wouldn’t happen overnight and I in fact don’t have £1m in my bank, I have grown CFM to a 7-man team, I am currently recordin…
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BROWN VS WHITE BREAD | EP 1 | BLACK AND WHITE THINKING PODCAST
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We decided to start this podcast with real hard-hitting topics… Episode 1 is filled with twists and turns. From bread to black vs POC and a fantastic “should this relationship end”, you’re in for quite the rollercoaster. Subscribe for new episodes every other Thursday. In this episode: 00:58 Intro to topic Brown Vs White Bread [00.58] 08:45 Which o…
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INTRO TO BAWT PODCAST | EP 0 | BLACK AND WHITE THINKING PODCAST
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Introducing the Black and White Thinking podcast aka #BAWT! Black and White Thinking is a podcast hosted by Chik & G, a Belfast-based couple who accidentally started working together after going viral. BAWT speaks to millennial males and females by covering topics that ultimately need you to make a decision on which side you’re on because let's be …
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Ever wondered what it’s like to work from a remote agency? Well, you’re about to find out! Meet Adesola: "I am a Marketing girlie and UGC creator and I am currently getting my master's degree in International marketing while working as a Content Assistant. I recently moved to the UK on my own and it has been interesting being far from my family and…
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Most people want financial freedom. Some do it through product-based businesses, some through service-based businesses and some do both. In this episode of the Chik Chat podcast, I’m joined by Benjamin Chiuriri. Family man, pharmacist and property entrepreneur. We discuss getting into property, the lessons learned from running businesses then trans…
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What if I told you me and Snejana manifested our way into each other's lives? Our story is an incredibly random one but one that shows the importance of mindset and manifestation. Whilst Snejana was looking to get into an agency, I was looking to hire someone who understood social media. One TikTok later and here we are growing the agency together,…
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Social media gets a bad rep but what if I told you that it helped save my mental health? Ironically I missed mental health awareness day this month because I was trying to unplug from socials over my birthday and I do believe it’s important to always keep in mind our mental health as we live with it day to day whether it’s good or bad so in todays …
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Around my 29th birthday, I made a list of 30 things I wanted to do before I was 30. Although I didn’t complete all of the tasks I did get my ears pierced after we recorded this and I have done more in the last year than I thought! In case you watch and wonder if G is still in my bad books after the end? Sort of - he’s lucky he’s so good at gift-giv…
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Breaking Social Norms and Gender Stereotypes
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Who would have thought the healing journey after therapy would lead to a load of guilt thanks to societal norms? As my business grows and I discuss the future with G, we keep coming up with ideas that end up leaving me feeling so guilty. I don’t have anyone to look up to who is a female breadwinner by choice with a house husband - I often have to r…
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It’s been a while since we caught up with G so in this episode of the Chik Chat podcast, we talk about marriage, someone's short attention span and our families meeting! We missed out quite a lot so be ready for a part 2…By Chikumo Fiseko
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5 Unpopular Opinions on Building Brands: Challenging Conventional Wisdom
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In the ever-changing world of business and branding, some unconventional perspectives can lead to quite a breakthrough. As entrepreneurs, we often find ourselves challenging the status quo to discover new paths to success but most of the time, we learn from our own experience. In this episode, l share five unpopular opinions on building brands that…
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This week I am celebrating me for being booked and busy!! However… being booked and busy means that I have no choice but to pivot if I am going to avoid burnout. In this week's episode of the Chik Chat podcast, I talk about some of the feelings of guilt and failure that have come with where I currently am in business and how I’m tackling it.…
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Breaking Barriers: Empowering Black Women and Ending Societal Policing
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This week on the Chik Chat podcast, I discuss how I found myself caught up in a fascinating debate about black women's hair and interracial relationships. It got me thinking about the incredible black women I know across the UK that are family/friends and how exhausting it can be trying to find your way. Let's be real though, some folks seriously n…
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In this classic episode, I introduce you to Josh Keegan, the lifestyle entrepreneur! I met Josh through one of my clients when I started working on his personal brand and content. I quickly realised we were similar in such random ways - as a financial wizard, a nomad (this year), a present dad, AND a present partner, he takes being a lifestyle entr…
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