Best Abraham Rodriguez Podcasts (2025)

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S3E22: Think Fast Talk Smart Explores GenAI @ Portland Trail Blazers 51:40

4M ago51:40

51:40

How can AI transform the way we work and innovate? In this special episode of The Paint and Pipette Podcast, we team up with Matt Abrahams, a lecturer of Strategic Communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business and host of the Think Fast, Talk Smart podcast. We dive into the world of generative AI in the sports industry, focusing on the grou…

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S3E21: The Progress Principle with Teresa Amabile and Diego Rodriguez 1:01:57

9M ago1:01:57

1:01:57

Have you ever wondered how traditional leaders can be motivated to support creativity in the workplace? What is the secret to fostering creativity and driving innovation? Today, on the podcast, we welcome Teresa Amabile to help us explore the crucial role that managers play in shaping the inner work lives of their employees through the lens of her …

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S3E20: Creating Conscious Leadership with Diana Chapman 58:08

12M ago58:08

58:08

To what extent are our inner lives shaped by the stories we tell ourselves? And how can we learn to see the world as it truly is? Today on the podcast we have Diana Chapman, Co-Founder of The Conscious Leadership Group, an organization that helps leaders and their teams build trust and create conscious cultures through coaching, training, and more.…

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S3E19: Ideascience with Josh Ruff & Marcus Hollinger 50:57

1y ago50:57

50:57

Creativity is not an exact science and ideas often strike when we least expect them. But what if we could curate an environment ideal for sparking creativity? Today we are joined by Josh Ruff and Marcus Hollinger from Stoked to discuss their incredible new workshop, Ideascience. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about how music inspired their Ideascience …

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SPECIAL: Beyond The Prompt with Greg Shove 46:59

1y ago46:59

46:59

Today, we join forces with Henrik Werdelin to launch Beyond The Prompt, a podcast that explores how companies leverage AI to streamline operations and better serve their customers. Henrik is a remarkable entrepreneur and one of the visionary founders of Prehype, a community of entrepreneurial individuals dedicated to assisting one another and colla…

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S3E18: Making Your Creative Process a Lifestyle with Billy Oppenheimer 46:55

1y ago46:55

46:55

Writing and researching to produce content is a full-time job that demands hours and hours of dedication. Today’s guest is the wonderful Billy Oppenheimer, writer and research assistant for Ryan Holiday, and he is here to share his creative process with us. Tuning in, you will hear all about what it’s been like to see his audience grow, his researc…

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S3E17: Redefining Genius with David McRaney 23:50

1y ago23:50

23:50

From psychology to neuroscience and beyond, concepts of intelligence, genius, and hyperfixation are key to our understanding of human potential. During this episode, David McRaney joins us to discuss a topic of great import to our course on transformative design; the complexity of the concept of genius. David is a famed journalist, author, podcaste…

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S3E16: The Science of Failing Well with Amy Edmondson 56:03

1y ago56:03

56:03

In today’s world, we’re caught between two failure cultures. One tells us that it must be avoided at all costs, while the other tells us to "fail fast” and often. The issue is that both approaches lack the necessary distinctions to help us separate good failure from bad. Today, we’re joined by author, scholar, Novartis Professor of Leadership and M…

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S3E15: Unleashing Innovation with Rita McGrath 49:36

1y ago49:36

49:36

The likelihood is that the tactics that were effective for businesses just a few years ago may no longer yield the results needed. Profound shifts in the business landscape have exposed a significant disparity between conventional strategic approaches and the evolving dynamics of the contemporary real-world environment. In this episode, we sit down…

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S3E14: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques for Spontaneous Speaking with Matt Abrahams 53:15

1y ago53:15

53:15

Are you looking for some tips, tricks, and techniques to propel your spontaneous speaking to higher levels? Our guest today is of the belief that there is no right way to communicate, there are better ways and worse ways but no one right way! Joining us today is Matt Abrahams, a professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business and author of Think …

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S3E13: Finding Your Inner Genius with Liz Tran and Aisha Dozie 58:57

1y ago58:57

58:57

Welcome to this very special edition of The Paint and Pipette Podcast, as we bring you a live coaching session hosted by the remarkable Liz Tran! Liz is a former venture capitalist and team-builder turned spiritual guru and startup coach. Her newest book, The Karma of Success: Spiritual Strategies to Free Your Inner Genius, is all about how to conn…

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S3E12: A Journey Through Therapy, Creativity, and Business Oddities 52:36

1y ago52:36

52:36

In this episode, we sit down with Lezlie and Jake Karls, the visionary minds behind Mid-Day Squares, to discuss their entrepreneurial journey and unconventional approach to entrepreneurship. Mid-Day Squares is a family-run business aiming to establish itself as a prominent player in the chocolate industry. Its focus is on producing chocolate produc…

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S3E11: Navigating Organizational Culture and Unwritten Rules with Liz Wiseman 46:36

1y ago46:36

46:36

Understanding and adapting to unwritten rules and organizational culture is a continual process. It's essential to strike a balance between fitting into the existing culture and bringing in new perspectives to drive positive change. In today’s episode, we sit down with Liz Wiseman, a management expert and CEO of The Wiseman Group, to discuss the ch…

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S3E10: Getting to the Next Level with Marcus Whitney 43:09

1y ago43:09

43:09

High performers experience near-constant pressure to improve. Marcus Whitney — venture capitalist, pro sports owner, keynote speaker, athlete, author, among other hats — shares how he plans to reach to his ‘next level.’ This is a deeply personal, wide-ranging conversation with a true virtuoso of creative craft. From exercise to creative dry spells …

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S3E9: Steve Jobs’ Retail Revolution with Ron Johnson and Greg McKeown 56:32

1y ago56:32

56:32

Steve Jobs is one of the most influential people of the century, maybe even ever! But his ideas, values, and approach to life have often been skewed and mutilated by the media. Today, we wish to bring you the truth about Steve from a man who knew him better than most, Ron Johnson. Ron worked with Steve as Apple’s Senior Vice President of Retail Ope…

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S3E8: The Paradox of Leading Innovation with Linda Hill 58:52

1+ y ago58:52

58:52

One of the most important aspects of leadership is having a vision for what you want to achieve. It’s the vision for a project that will guide your team and inspire them to perform at the top of their game. But how does that change when you need to lead innovation? And how do you navigate the unknowns inherent to pursuing true innovation? Joining u…

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S3E7: Judging The Experiment Not The Outcome with Dr. Astro Teller 59:55

1+ y ago59:55

59:55

Ever wondered what it takes to revolutionize the world through innovation and moonshot thinking? We are joined today by Dr. Astro Teller, co-founder and captain at X, Alphabet's renowned moonshot factory, where they're on a mission to invent and launch technologies that can change the world for the better. In this enlightening episode, Dr. Teller g…

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S3E6: Song of Significance with Seth Godin 44:40

1+ y ago44:40

44:40

Productivity, innovation, and leadership are three key pillars that drive success and growth within any organization. When effectively combined, they create a powerful synergy that propels a company to new heights and ensures its sustainability in an ever-evolving business landscape. In this episode, we are joined today by blogger, entrepreneur, be…

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S3E05: Career Transitions for High-Performers with Jason Mayden 57:09

1+ y ago57:09

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In this episode, we dive deep into the remarkable life and career of Jason Mayden, a true high-performer who has blazed his own trail in the worlds of tech, design, and corporate America. Join us as we explore the pivotal moments and inspiring insights that have shaped his extraordinary journey. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Trillicon Valley, an acc…

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S3E04: The Kids Are Not Alright: Toxic Achievement Culture and Mattering with Jennifer Wallace 44:23

1+ y ago44:23

44:23

Today’s parental landscape is filled with more challenges than ever before. Among the plethora of concerns that parents have to deal with on an everyday basis, one never would’ve expected toxic achievement to be one of them. Who even knew that achievement could be toxic?! But too much of anything is never good, and placing too much attention on you…

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S3E03: Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution with Uri Levine 38:37

1+ y ago38:37

38:37

As entrepreneurs, we are often so focused on finding solutions that we forget what matters most: the problem itself. And maybe we avoid the problem because we are afraid to fail, but as today’s guest eloquently explains, failure is the only true route to success! For today’s conversation, we are joined by the co-founder of Waze and serial entrepren…

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S3E02: Collaborating with AI, Unleashing Creativity, and Embracing the Imperfect with Kevin Kelly 49:35

1+ y ago49:35

49:35

In this captivating episode, we are joined by a true visionary and creative mind, Kevin Kelly, co-founder of the iconic WIRED Magazine. Kevin’s new book, Excellent Advice for Living, serves as the foundation for the conversation, as we unpack the intricacies of the creative process and innovation. Kevin draws on his professional experience and walk…

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S3E01: Wizard of Awe: Peek Behind the Pixar Curtain with Ed Catmull 1:08:04

1+ y ago1:08:04

1:08:04

Today on the show, we have a great conversation with Edwin Catmull, the Founder and former CEO at Pixar and former CEO of Disney Animation Studios. Edwin dives deep into some of the ideas that he shared in his book Creativity Inc., so you can expect a real masterclass on the creative process and how this translates to high-level teams. We get into …

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Paint & Pipette - Season 3 Trailer 1:42

1+ y ago1:42

1:42

Stanford Adjunct Professor Jeremy Utley explores the counter-intuitive tactics that world-class innovators and entrepreneurs employ to break through. He's learned that while innovation is part art (paint) – it's also part science (pipette) – and treats the subject with both the rigor and the wonder that it deserves. Season 1 shined a spotlight on f…

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S2E20: Creators Connect: Ato Essandoh Pt 2 39:26

2+ y ago39:26

39:26

Effective creators talk about the need for monotonous, mindless tasks that allow us to fertilize our creative fields. Embracing our weirdness breeds room for our creativity to flow, new ideas to be formed, and connections to be made. We’re back here with our good friend Ato Essandoh for the first-ever round two of a Paint and Pipette interview. Tun…

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S2Ep19: The Future of Manufacturing in Nigeria with Demi Samande 30:58

2+ y ago30:58

30:58

Temporary fixes are one thing; solutions are another altogether. Today, we are joined by a particularly inspiring guest, Demi Samande, to discuss the manufacturing problem in Nigeria and her goal to solve it. In this episode, we learn about Nigeria’s fascinating manufacturing history, what can be attributed to the import-production imbalance in the…

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S2Ep18: Dismantling Survival Narratives with Minda Harts 34:46

3y ago34:46

34:46

Today’s guest believes strongly that we can't just survive anymore, we've got to thrive. In this episode, we are joined by Minda Harts, blogger, best-selling author, and the 2020 Linkedin Top Voice For Equity In The Workplace. Minda recently published her third book You Are More Than Magic: The Black and Brown Girls Guide to Finding Your Voice and …

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S2Ep17: Taking Time Away from Creating with Zim Flores 40:35

3y ago40:35

40:35

From cloning a gene to investigate cardiovascular genetic disorders to becoming the youngest precinct judge for the state of North Carolina to founding a massively successful boutique travel company, Zim Flores (nee Ugochukwu) is a force to be reckoned with! Join us today as we dive into Zim’s past, present and future. We start the discussion with …

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S2Ep16: The Secret to Everything with Ato Essandoh 36:55

3y ago36:55

36:55

It may sometimes feel that in order to 'make it' in a certain field, we have to get very serious and lose some of the fun along the way. Our guest on the show today, is here to remind us why play and maintaining a novice's wonder and innocence, are some of the most important parts of creativity and craft. Ato Essandoh is someone who has carved out …

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S2Ep15: Intentional Congruence with Brandon Middleton 40:23

3y ago40:23

40:23

Not many people have the guts to say that one plus one can equal 11, but for Brandon Middleton, the world has always looked a little different. Brandon has an amazing story, which he shares on today's show and we are truly lucky to be able to bring you this inspiring conversation with such a powerful individual. In our chat, we chart the history of…

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S2Ep14: The Need for Good Followership and not Just Good Leadership, with Trier Bryant 43:39

3y ago43:39

43:39

There are countless books and resources to help people develop good leadership skills, but not many people or institutions seem to focus on developing good followership. The military is one exception. Today on the show, we are joined by Trier Bryant, CEO and Co-Founder of Just Work who shares insight from her career leading teams in the Air Force, …

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S2Ep13: Beauty Meets Wisdom with Aishetu Fatima Dozie 41:57

3y ago41:57

41:57

Today, we are joined by Founder and CEO of Bossy Cosmetics Inc., Aishetu Fatima Dozie. After 20 years in investment banking, Aishe took a sharp turn and directed her focus toward discovering her purpose and her passion. Thus, the mission-driven women's empowerment company masquerading as a beauty brand, Bossy Cosmetics, was born. In this episode, w…

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S2Ep12: A Guide for Choosing Your Adventure and Cultural Immersion Experiences with Julian Jordan 32:46

3y ago32:46

32:46

There’s a sense of freedom and a chance of learning a new perspective when traveling between, or living in different countries. Who better to learn about this than from Julian Jordan: polyglot, design enthusiast, and adventurer who has lived on three different continents! Today, we find out what Julian means when he talks about the “spidey sense” h…

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S2Ep11: Pouring a New Narrative in The Coffee Industry with Aaron Fender, Co-Founder, and CEO of Portrait Coffee 40:25

3y ago40:25

40:25

The majority of the world’s coffee is made in areas inhabited by people with black and brown skin. However, coffee culture globally has cropped this out. Addressing this issue through pouring a new narrative in the coffee industry is today's guest, co-founder, and CEO of Portrait Coffee, Aaron Fender. Aaron is driving the conversation around the or…

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S2Ep10: Thriving Nigerian Entrepreneurship with JR Kanu, Founder CEO of REACH 33:07

3y ago33:07

33:07

The COVID-19 pandemic was devastating for a huge swath of the global population. This is especially true for families and individuals living from paycheck to paycheck. One major component that can make a difference in how people grow their wealth and manage their money, is financial literacy. This week on the show we sit down with JR Kanu, Founder …

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S2Ep09: Community Relevance Over Cultural Relevance with Gavin Guidry 43:10

3y ago43:10

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While many brands spend lots of time and money trying to present themselves in a way that is culturally relevant, today’s guest Gavin Guidry learned a powerful lesson while working as a content creator. He suggests that the best way for a brand to get its message across is not through cultural relevance but actually through community relevance. Des…

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S2Ep08: Pivoting and Prioritizing to make an Impact with Serial Entrepreneur Mustafa Abdul-Hamid 45:58

3y ago45:58

45:58

Today’s guest never set out to become an entrepreneur, he just wanted to make a really big impact. He followed his love of basketball and policy, as well as his unique ability to connect the dots, into the business world. Now Mustafa Abdul-Hamid is the co-founder of My90 and the founder of Boost. In this episode, he shares his journey with us in an…

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S2Ep07: CourMed: Revolutionizing Healthcare Delivery with Derrick Miles 38:52

3y ago38:52

38:52

The mark of a successful entrepreneur is the ability to identify and serve a need in the marketplace and, with the rise of the pandemic, the need for door-to-door healthcare delivery became critical. Today we're talking to Derrick Miles, Founder and CEO of CourMed, who not only provides such deliveries and services to your door but are revolutioniz…

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S2Ep06: Purpose, Passion, and Risk-Taking with Jonathan Azu 36:53

3y ago36:53

36:53

Jonathan Azu is an inspirational individual who has always followed his passion and taken risks, and it has paid off in many ways, even driving positive change in greater society. Today, the Founder and CEO of Culture Collective joins us to reflect on how his life has come full circle in a number of ways throughout his career. He describes how his …

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S2Ep05: Cultivating Emotional Intelligence in Business with Ise Lyfe 42:33

3y ago42:33

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Today’s guest, Ise Lyfe, believes that emotional intelligence goes hand-in-hand with the success of a company. Ise is the CEO of Lyfe Productives, a product development company dedicated to making health and education provocative for hard-to-reach audiences. He is known for creating many positive impacts on society through his business and is most …

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S2Ep04: Creating Space to be Surprised with Kelly Garrett Zeigler 43:39

3y ago43:39

43:39

While companies often approach consumer insights with a certain direction in mind, today’s guest believes strongly in the power of surprises. In this episode, we are joined by Kelly Garrett Zeigler who has two decades of experience in consumer insights, in a career that has spanned across organizations such as Mattel, Vans, Vanity Fair Corporation,…

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Paint & Pipette - Spotlighting Underappreciated Creators 1:49

3y ago1:49

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By Jeremy Utley, Mar Hershenson & Marcus Hollinger

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S2Ep03: Soul Surplus and Lifelong Learning with Wes Pendleton 43:31

3y ago43:31

43:31

When music producer and entrepreneur Wes Pendleton lost a sixty-thousand dollar deal over a licensing dispute that should have been easy to solve, he asked himself whether anyone else had experienced this infuriating problem. Fast forward to the founding of Soul Surplus, a full-service production company that creates original music compositions and…

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S2Ep02: Creativity, Skepticism, and Taking Your Time, with Whitney Burks 42:47

3y ago42:47

42:47

When it comes to the intersection of design, biology, and engineering, today’s guest has a few ideas about what people in these fields can learn from each other! Whitney Burks is a designer, scientist, Stanford softball player, and all-around incredible creative. In this episode, she sheds light on her creative strengths and how they manifest thems…

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S2Ep01: Removing the Mask and Showing Your Feelings with Ashanti Branch 40:53

3y ago40:53

40:53

Raised in a community where men weren’t allowed to show their feelings, together with an unhealthy concept of what being a man was all about, Ashanti Branch stuffed his feelings, ate emotionally, and had panic attacks. When he became a high school teacher, however, he wanted better for his students. What started as a meeting with some students to f…

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Ep 11: Creativity, Grit, and Defying Other Peoples’ Perception of Success with Vivian Shen 37:16

3y ago37:16

37:16

Throughout her life, Vivian Shen always wanted to do the thing that would help her learn the fastest. Eventually, she realized that the best way to do this would be by defying how her peers defined success and starting a business herself. Vivian channeled her passion for education into Juni Learning, an online platform that offers STEAM courses in …

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Ep 10: Fostering Serendipity and Chance Encounters with Phoebe Yao 36:22

3y ago36:22

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If there’s one thing that today’s guest, Phoebe Yao, learned from the pandemic it's that innovation comes from lucky chance encounters. Phoebe is the founder and CEO of Pareto, a software company that automates mundane tasks for business founders. With a company that operates in eight different time zones, Phoebe joins us today to explain the impor…

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Ep 09: Conscious Leadership with Amy Yin 37:58

3y ago37:58

37:58

This week we get together with Amy Yin, CEO and Founder of Office Together, a company that delivers manager empowerment and scheduling tools to achieve the full potential of a flexible workplace. We talk with Amy about her unique life experience and how it influenced her mindset and career. She describes how her parents raised her to have a CEO min…

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Ep 08: Navigating Disability Services with Sabrina Kappe Ramos and Kim Schreiber 47:19

3y ago47:19

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Sabrina Kappe Ramos guest did not receive her ADHD diagnosis until college. Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence, with ADHD in women being routinely dismissed, misdiagnosed, and treated inadequately. Kim Schreiber has spent most of her life navigating service providers alongside her younger brother, Stephen, who is autistic, and recognized th…

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Ep 07: Stronger Together with Ellie and Miri 44:39

3+ y ago44:39

44:39

The combination of an idea’s woman and a get-stuff-done woman makes for a powerful duo which is shaking things up in the design space. Their creation, The Landing 2.0., is a social design platform that allows everyone to create together. When Ellie and Miri met at the GSB, their connection was almost instant, and since that day, their relationship,…

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