Life is supposed to be fun walk with us as we explore topics including family, relationships, business, fashion & entertainment hey you might even hear something about baby poop lol. Let us show you how we have turned our challenges into GREATNESS that is the definition of GreaterGoals. Laughter heals everything...
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The Ambivalent Bitches podcast explores the beautifully chaotic journey of 25-year-old, Gia, in a world demanding her to know exactly who she is, what she wants, where she’s going, and why she doesn’t have it all figured out yet. Rather than viewing her ambivalence as a weakness, she is utilizing it to create an environment where young women like herself can embrace their uncertainty, learn to trust their own intuition, and find meaning in the mess that is life in their twenties. Each week, ...
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67. Pulse Check: Home Renos, Gratitude + “Karma Is the Guy on the Chiefs”
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In today’s solo episode, I am catching you up on what has been happening in my world — from the struggles of adulting and juggling responsibilities to the joys of home renovations. I take a passionate detour to discuss the ever-evolving love story between our beloved Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Additionally, I explore the importance of staying t…
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66. Ambivalent Business: Lessons Learned as a Creative Entrepreneur
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In today’s solo episode, I am doing what I do best – embracing the power of ambivalence, specifically in business. I reflect on my own experiences exploring the challenges of monetizing passions and finding a balance between pursuing a career and protecting the pure joy of creative expression. Additionally, I discuss the value that authenticity and…
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65. Pivoting Backwards: The Deconstruction of ”More” in Career and Life
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CONTENT WARNING: Mentioning of suicide/suicidal ideation. In today’s solo episode, I am taking us back to the year 2017 to discuss the start of my entrepreneurial endeavors and where they have brought me to today. I open up about my constant desire to explore new opportunities and tendency to give into the unsettling thought that the grass may be g…
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64. The Struggle of Showing Up: Navigating Burnout + Self-Sabotage
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In today’s solo episode, I am opening up about my recent struggle with feeling burnt out and acknowledge my bad habit of self-sabotaging just as things start to get good. I discuss my experience with self-hatred and the fear of being an imposter – both of which have halted me from going after what I truly desire. Additionally, I share my thoughts o…
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63. Fall Fantasies: Romanticizing Life, Decorating Delights, + Refreshing Routines
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In today’s solo episode, fall takes center stage as I dive into all things related to my favorite season. From partaking in cozy activities to reflecting on the past few months, I share my perspective on autumn and offer tips on how to embrace all that this special (and spooky) time of year has to offer. Additionally, I discuss being boots-on-the-g…
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62. September on the Record: Talking Traylor, GUTS, + Pleasure
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In today’s solo episode, I am talking about my transition to video podcasting and my thoughts on showing up and doing what you can, even if it's not perfect. I discuss my plan to have a monthly roundup episode where I chat about everything that has brought me pleasure, from the food I have been eating to the content I have been consuming. Additiona…
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61. Finding Worth Within: Heal Through Detachment + Self-Love
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In today’s solo episode, I am exploring the impact that relationships have on our ability to form independent identities and progress on our healing journey. I discuss my personal experience with codependency, breaking free from being a “pathological people-pleaser”, and the desire to be seen and loved by others. Additionally, I touch on believing …
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60. Life at 25: Challenging Societal Norms + Creating Your Own Path
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In today’s solo episode, I am diving deep into the joys and complexities of being a newly 25-year-old. I reveal my expectations (or lack thereof), feeling pressure to have it all figured out, and the realities of navigating your twenties in a culture obsessed with timelines. Additionally, I discuss the importance of getting clear on what you do and…
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59. Pausing to Grow: Reflections on Taking a Break
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In today’s solo episode, I am back with an immense amount of gratitude for my Ambivalent Bitches who stuck by me during my time away from the mic. I open up about my decision to temporarily pause the podcast, not being able to separate my real life from my social media presence, and the fear of causing or feeling disappointment when taking a step b…
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58. Morgan Thomas on Embodying Your Full Identity
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In today's episode, I am joined by Morgan Thomas, a therapist, business mentor, and tarot reader who is passionate about discussing the complexities of being a mental health therapist, as well as religious deconstruction and coming out in adulthood. Together, we discuss the intricacies of identity through the lens of her lived experiences as a quee…
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57. Laura Skaar on Surviving Parental Loss as a Millennial
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In today's episode, I am joined by Laura Skaar, an attorney based in the suburbs of Chicago who is writing a funny, relatable, and brutally honest book about losing a parent as a millennial. Together, we discuss her experience with surviving the illness and death of her mother, as well as the ongoing process of grieving. Additionally, Laura opens u…
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In today's episode, I am joined by Sam Ziemba, an incredibly talented artist and art teacher based in NEPA. Together, we discuss the challenging, yet wildly rewarding journey that is learning to own your artistry. Additionally, Sam opens up about discovering her love for art in high school and deciding to pursue it professionally, the unlimited num…
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CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of dysmorphia, body image, and appearance. In today's episode, I am opening up about the challenges I have been facing with my body, both inside and out. Additionally, I chat about feeling guilty for being body-conscious as a smaller-bodied person, knowing when it’s time to seek professional support, and reintegrating mo…
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In today's episode, we are going back to the basics with a sassy solo where I get shockingly honest about where I’m at as a content creator and human being. Additionally, I discuss my decision to distance myself from social media, viewing change as empowering rather than defeatedly, and not asking for permission to become the person you want to be.…
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53. Fi Simler on Reimagining Entrepreneurship After 9-5 Burnout
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In today's episode, I am joined by Fi Simler, a trauma-mindful business coach who believes that it’s time to give the middle finger to manipulative business practices. Together, we discuss how to restructure your vision of work from a space of embodiment and joy. Additionally, Fi opens up about her personal experience with hustle culture, going on …
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In today's very special one-year anniversary episode, my friend and fellow creator, Cass Marie, is back on the pod to gently grill me on what the past 52 weeks of following my dreams have looked and felt like. Her thought-provoking questions allow me to open up about why I dropped out of grad school at NYU, what inspired me to start Ambivalent Bitc…
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51. Besties That Breakup Together, Stay Together with Chloe Willemsen + Taylor Graham
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In today's episode, I am joining podcast forces with Chloe Willemsen and Taylor Graham, co-hosts of CEO-ish, to bring you a down-to-Earth conversation on navigating life, love, and all the moments in between with your BFF by your side. We chat all about the realities of podcasting, evolving with your brand, the power of female friendship, ditching …
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49. Protecting Your Peace with Ashley Forst
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In today's episode, I am joining podcast forces with Ashley Forst, host of Socially Buzzed, to bring you a moving conversation on protecting your peace while healing from past trauma. We chat all about finding community on the internet, recovering from childhood abuse, being transparent about your mental health struggles, and unabashedly advocating…
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48. Cass Marie on Shifting Your Social Media Mindset
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In today's episode, I am joined by Cass Marie (AKA “your social media bestie”), a social media and algorithmic strategist who gives glow up tips for your TikTok account. Together, we discuss the undeniable correlation between a content creators’ state of mind and their success in the digital space. Additionally, Cass opens up about how she grew her…
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In today's episode, I am chatting about what I’ve been doing to dismantle my harmful all or nothing mentality as it pertains to my multi-passionate personality. Additionally, I give you the run-down on all the shows I recently binge-watched, a shocking turn-of-events in my personal life, and how it really feels to have a video go viral. CONNECT WIT…
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46. Ari Stant on Following Your “Delusional” Dreams
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In today's episode, I am joined by Ari Stant, an up and coming festival DJ based in SoCal who goes by the stage name, DJ Rawrryy. Together, we discuss the reality of going after your wildest dreams and the benefits of being a bit delusional in the process. Additionally, Ari opens up about her journey as an aspiring DJ, adopting an optimistic outloo…
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CONTENT WARNING: Mentioning of suicide/suicidal ideation, as well as depression. In today's episode, I am clueing you in on my best discovery yet, which is realizing that the greatest growth strategy one can utilize is themselves. Additionally, I address the elephant in the room (AKA last week’s soapbox of an episode), how to make your twenties les…
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CONTENT WARNING: Mentioning of suicide/suicidal ideation, as well as depression. In today's episode, I am walking you through the unpleasant reality of my inner world as of late. Additionally, I chat about not feeling far enough along on my healing and self-improvement journey, the negative effect Plan B had on my mental health this past week, want…
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43. iHeart Being a Woman with Meg Reynolds
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In today's episode, I am joining podcast forces with Meg Reynolds, host of Not the Girl Next Door, to bring you a chaotically meaningful conversation about navigating life, love, wellness, and work as women in our early twenties. We chat all about moving away from your hometown, dating in the digital age, healing your body post-birth control, and p…
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42. Trust, Titties, Trisha Paytas, + 12-3-30
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In today's episode, I am revealing the unhinged content that lies in the depths of my notes app. From self-trust to boob jobs to random reasons that I cry to working on my fitness, I chat about it all (and then some) in probably too great of detail. CONNECT WITH AMBIVALENT BITCHES Follow Ambivalent Bitches on IG Follow Ambivalent Bitches on TikTok …
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In today's episode, I am getting brutally honest about my most recent experience with making big plans and having them fall through. Additionally, I chat about my inability to say no, overcoming perfectionism, fostering unfair resentment, and why I believe I have lucky girl syndrome despite things not always going right in my life. CONNECT WITH AMB…
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40. Maggie Kraser on Turning Your Photography Passion Into a Profession
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In today's episode, I am joined by Maggie Kraser, a 23-year-old portrait and wedding photographer based in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Together, we discuss how Maggie transformed her teenage passion for taking Tumblr-esque photos into a successful, jet-setting career. Additionally, Maggie opens up about the first time she picked up a camera, her best a…
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In today's episode, I am chatting about all things new year, but with an Ambivalent Bitch twist (AKA oversharing and getting emo). From my struggles with self-love and self-sabotaging to traveling the world to taking the podcast to the moon, I cover everything that I am setting out to do in 2023. RESOURCES Fraya’s Mom on Profection Years CONNECT WI…
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38. Future-Tripping In Your Twenties with Jordan Grainger + Autumn Webb
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In today's episode, I am joining podcast forces with Jordan Grainger and Autumn Webb, co-hosts of Still No Plan, to bring you a candid conversation about our experiences with future-tripping and retrospectively ruminating in our twenties. We share our struggles with thinking both too far ahead and behind, making plans and not having them go our way…
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37. Suzanne Marrero on Thriving in Your Thirties, Motherhood, + Branching Out in Business
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In today's episode, I am joined by Suzanne Marrero, a mother, designer, and badass business owner based in Scranton, Pennsylvania. She is the founder and leading creative director of Pepper Lavender Events, as well as the co-founder and creative director of Studio 515. Together, we discuss the exciting changes that take place in your thirties, beco…
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In today's episode, I am courageously outing my inner monologue – something that no sane person would ever think to do. From psych evals and podcasters to what I believe defines womanhood… no stone in my mind is left unturned (although some probably should have been). CONNECT WITH AMBIVALENT BITCHES Follow Ambivalent Bitches on IG: https://www.inst…
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35. Shira Miller on Getting Unstuck, the Quarter-Life Crisis, + Letting Go of Dreams
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In today's episode, I am joined by Shira Miller, a Chief Communications Officer at a $2 billion corporation, Certified Executive Coach, two-time TEDx speaker, and author of Free and Clear: Get Unstuck and Live the Life You Want. Together, we discuss how to get unstuck for good, the infamous quarter-life crisis, and letting go of dreams that are no …
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In today's episode, I am chaotically sharing my honest AF feelings about the holiday season (i.e., mental health, family dynamics, financial stress, grief, etc.), as well as what I do to make it through the final months of the year. Additionally, I chat about adding a video component to the podcast, being brutally snubbed by Taylor Swift and Ticket…
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33. Katie Belt on Being Grounded, Nurturing Yourself, + the Power of Simplicity
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In today's episode, I am joined by Katie Belt, a UGC creator, corporate girly, and literal beam of light. Together, we chat about becoming and remaining grounded in the now, self-love, and the beauty of leading a simple life. Additionally, Katie opens up about how she chooses to show up online and IRL, her spiritual and self-discovery journeys, nav…
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In today's episode, I am chatting candidly about all things pop culture, mental health, and womanhood. Additionally, I discuss Adele’s name pronunciation correction, the hypocrisy of Drake and 21 Savage, Selena Gomez’s documentary, and so much more. RESOURCES If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concern…
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31. Meg Nunes on Duality, Finding Your Path, + Mind-Body-Soul Balance
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In today's episode, I am joined by Meg Nunes, the internet’s favorite big sister, energy healer, and yoga instructor. Together, we chat about giving yourself permission to do and be more than one thing, listening to your gut and letting it guide you to where you’re meant to go, and the importance of creating balance between your mind, body, and sou…
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In today's bonus episode, I am chatting freely about the internal and external challenges that I have recently been facing on my personal journey. Additionally, I discuss what I have been doing to try to rediscover the magic in simply existing, as well as a few exciting backend podcast changes that will be taking place this upcoming week. CONNECT W…
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29. Hannah Nalley on the Modeling Industry, Career Shifts, + Sober October
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In today's episode, I am joined by Hannah Nalley, a model, musician, and author of The Model Survival Guide. Together, we chat about her journey as a professional model, what lead her to shift gears and write an informative exposé about the industry, and living a sober-curious or sober-by-choice lifestyle. Additionally, Hannah opens up about droppi…
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28. Get the F*ck Offline (But Listen to This First) with Abby Wellner
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In today's episode, I am joining podcast forces with Abby Wellner, host of Good Human, to bring you a light-hearted, yet low-key philosophical discussion about our experiences as both creators and consumers of content in the digital age. We share our struggles with setting and upholding boundaries on social media, FOMO on online trends and pop cult…
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In today's episode, I am embracing my contrarian spirit by challenging the current online trend to share your current struggles in an effort to be perceived as more authentic and/or relatable. Additionally, I touch on being an indecisive bitch who can't settle on bathroom tiles, my official review of Hocus Pocus 2, and the importance of knowing you…
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26. Girl and The Gov on Rebranding Politics, Podcasting + Long-Term Impact
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In today's episode, I am joined by Sammy Kanter and Maddie Medved, co-founders and co-hosts of Girl and The Gov and Girl and The Gov, The Podcast, respectively. Together, we discuss their efforts to rebrand politics in a way that is both relatable and understandable to Millenials and Gen Z-ers, how podcasting has amplified their mission tenfold, an…
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In today's episode, I am discussing influencer culture and how/why my opinions have changed regarding the industry in recent weeks. Additionally, I touch on a few current events that are in need of attention and action (links below to get educated and involved), the perspective shift I have experienced since turning 24, and responding to your anony…
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24. Kelly Rocklein on User-Generated Content (UGC), Child-Free Living, + Social Responsibility
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In today's episode, I am joined by Kelly Rocklein, a full-time Creative Director for a top 1% Shopify brand and part-time, 6-figure UGC creator. Together, we discuss her accomplished career in the digital space, living a child-free lifestyle by choice, and the importance of getting educated and involved socially. Additionally, Kelly opens up about …
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23. Melissa Pyrch on Publishing a Book, Rejection, + Meeting Your Dream
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In today's episode, I am joined by Melissa Prych, the author of Beyond the Bell: 12 Lessons for Navigating Your Life After High School. Together, we discuss her journey to publishing her first literary work of art, handling multiple rejections along the way, and the enlightening idea of "meeting your dream". Additionally, Melissa opens up about her…
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In today's episode, I am haphazardly sharing my thoughts on the online healing and self-improvement space, as well as the wide array of aesthetics that are associated with that niche (i.e., clean girl, hot girl, it girl, and that girl). Additionally, I touch on being in my Joanna Gaines era, creating a healthy distance from social media as both a c…
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21. Anna Przy on Becoming a Content Creator, Burnout, + Demystifying Mental Health
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In today's episode, I am joined by Anna Przy, the manifesting millennial who is taking the digital wellness space by storm. Together, we discuss building community online, healing from years of self-neglect, and uncomplicating the conversation around mental health. Additionally, Anna opens up about her journey to and from burnout, unsubscribing fro…
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In today's episode, I am recounting the various traumatic events that took place during my undergraduate internship experience. Please keep in mind that both domestic violence and sexual assault are mentioned multiple times throughout this story. Additionally, I touch on the importance of asking straight-up questions during the internship interview…
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19. Lindsey Crawford on Empathy as an Entrepreneur, Pivoting, + Mental Health Awareness
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In today's episode, I am joined by Lindsey Crawford, the CEO of Girl Gang Socials. Together, we discuss the intersection of empathy and entrepreneurship, accepting failures and pivoting in your twenties, and being the voices that we needed when we were struggling on our journeys. Additionally, Lindsey opens up about her college experience and why s…
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18. Your Dislikes Are Just as Valid as Your Likes
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In today's episode, things get rowdy as I walk you through my running list of things that I strongly dislike (AKA hate). Some may call them hot takes, but I think of this as an unhinged opportunity for you to get to know me better because the things we don't fuck with mean something. Additionally, I touch on learning to cut myself breaks without fe…
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17. Sammi Beatrice on Keeping Promises, Self-Honesty, + Turning Pain Into Purpose
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In today's episode, I am joined by Sammi Beatrice, the host of the Fashion Your Passion podcast. Together, we discuss why keeping promises to yourself is the ultimate way to achieve your goals, the value in getting honest with yourself and others about both the highs and lows of your journey, and how you can transform your pain into purpose. Additi…
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