Best Active Voice, LLC Podcasts (2024)

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Is this worth it? 52:26

16d ago52:26

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This week’s letter writers are looking to change their relationships to work. One is wondering if it’s time to leave UX all together and monetize a hobby instead. The other is a budding thought leader…who gets the ick whenever they say “thought leader.” Sara and Jen have brought out all their best questions and resources to help these folks get uns…

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A Female Veteran's Journey To Self Love After A Chaotic Military Experience 1:06:02

25d ago1:06:02

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On this best podcast episode of 2024, Victoria shares her story. We discuss her military experience, assualts, trauma of a very challenging deployment and the impact it had on her family. She shares how her military experience changed her into a monster, and her long journey to heal herself and her family. I learn how gardening transformed her, and…

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Why does my manager keep doing that? 49:18

1M ago49:18

49:18

Our letter writers today are really going through it—public undermining, misogyny, gaslighting, intense micromanagement. So how can you speak up or push back when your manager is making you miserable? And what if it feels pointless to even try? Sara and Jen jump in with tools for holding difficult, but healthy, conversations with your manager—and a…

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Transmuting Grief: A Special Episode of the Female Veterans Podcast with Lola 27:43

2M ago27:43

27:43

In this very special episode of The Female Veterans Podcast, I am joined by Lola, who is doing some incredible work for the veteran community. Lola shares her experience facilitating veteran women's indigenous healing circles and discusses the upcoming event - a female veterans grief retreat. She highlights the constant presence of grief in the liv…

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What’s my role here? 41:23

2M ago41:23

41:23

Today’s episode is all about job titles—and all the weird feelings that come with them. Our first letter writer enjoys their work and is paid well, but feels like they’ve been leveled lower than their peers. Another is considering a “demotion” to manage burnout, but is worried about taking a long-term hit in their career. They’re turning to Sara an…

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How can I make this place do better? 49:14

3M ago49:14

49:14

Today’s letter writers are working to make change in their organizations…but they’re running into all kinds of roadblocks. One wants their discipline to get more respect, but feels ignored and outnumbered. The other is pushing their company to hire more inclusively than “people we already know”—and hitting a brick wall. They’re both frustrated and …

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Serving With Pride And Embracing Challenge: Ketara's Story Founder of The Brave Woman Academy 1:16:16

3M ago1:16:16

1:16:16

In this episode of The Female Veterans Podcast, I welcome Ketara, a proud National Guard servicemember and the founder of Brave Woman Academy. We explore the often overlooked journey of a guardsman. Ketara shares her multifaceted experiences and the astonishing breadth of skills she acquired, reminding us that the Guard's mission is as critical as …

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Where do I go from here? 41:48

5M ago41:48

41:48

Career transitions are always hard, but today’s letter writers are having an especially tough time deciding what their next move should be. One’s finding that their field of choice isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Another’s struggling to know how to position a harmful past experience in a way that doesn’t count them out of future opportunities. Bot…

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The True Grit Of A Female Soldier: Martha's Story of Balancing Military Service, Motherhood, and Seizing Opportunities 1:11:12

5M ago1:11:12

1:11:12

In this inspiring best podcast 2023 episode of The Female Veterans Podcast, I chat with Martha, a retired army veteran, who shares her powerful journey from immigrating to the Bronx, New York, from the Dominican Republic, to joining the military at the tender age of 17, and eventually becoming a Medical Service Corps officer. Listen in as Martha re…

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Who left the gaslight on? 1:04:40

5M ago1:04:40

1:04:40

“Prioritize better,” “lead more,” “be more assertive.” In today’s episode, Sara and Jen take on questions from listeners who are deep in the midst of corporate gaslighting and help them understand their feelings, assess their options, and find a way forward—without just working harder. Links: Read Sara’s article: Hey Designers, They’re Gaslighting …

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United In Sisterhood - Detrel's Mission To Empower Female Veterans 1:08:42

6M ago1:08:42

1:08:42

Welcome back for another gripping episode of the Female Veterans Podcast. Today, we have a rockstar guest joining us - Detrel, an army veteran and founder of the impactful organization, United in Sisterhood. We're going to dive deep into the joys, challenges, and even fears associated with her military service, discussing everything from boot camp …

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Can you keep a secret? 47:24

6M ago47:24

47:24

“Transparency” sounds like a good thing…but is it always? When should you share personal info with your boss? What if you know a layoff is coming? This week, Jen and Sara look at tough situations about disclosing information—and help two listeners with very different scenarios decide whether spilling the tea is the right thing to do, or if it’ll ca…

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What do I do with all this despair? 1:00:11

7M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

What do you do when your burnout doesn’t just feel like exhaustion, but more like disillusionment—and maybe even cynicism? In today’s episode, Sara and Jen tackle questions from listeners who are struggling to keep afloat amid job search burnout, career malaise, and the kinds of communication breakdowns that leave us questioning, well, everything. …

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You’re getting paid how much?! 48:47

8M ago48:47

48:47

Managers being paid less than their ICs, punitive raise structures, cryptic pay bands…this week’s submitters are really going through it. But how do you start the compensation conversation when information is hard to come by? And what do you do when you’re told that there’s no way you’ll get a raise—just accept being paid less than your peers forev…

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An Empowered Voice: Raw Reflections of A Female Veteran -Rachel Oswalt's Story 1:35:17

8M ago1:35:17

1:35:17

In this episode of best podcast 2023, The Female Veterans Podcast, I am joined by fellow podcast host (Your Story Doesn't End Here) and Navy shipmate Rachel Oswalt. She shares her experience of joining the Navy and undergoing bootcamp. She addresses concerns like the lack of challenging curriculum, inadequate leadership, and the impact on mental he…

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Who am I without this job? 49:51

8M ago49:51

49:51

For many of us, our work identity and sense of self have become tied in a big knot. When your job has become your identity, it's easy to get stuck. How do you know when it’s time to stay and fight for change, or move onto something new? This week, Sara and Jen work through dilemmas from folks looking for a way forward—without losing themselves in t…

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When mission-driven gets messy 56:26

8M ago56:26

56:26

It shouldn’t be this hard to find a job that pays you well, fulfills you, and keeps your values intact. But when disillusionment and burnout strike, it can be hard to deal with workplace tradeoffs. Is the answer simply to strike out on your own? Navigating uncertainty, building your identity outside of work, and juggling passion projects: this week…

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The Impact of Career Suppression and Poor Leadership On The Morale of A Female Sailor: Pooja's Story 52:01

9M ago52:01

52:01

This episode of the Female Veterans Podcast I am joined by a shipmate of mine, Pooja, who served with me at my command for a few years. Pooja was staff on the ward of the Naval Hospital and in the fleet. Pooja reflects on her experiences of sexual harassment, assault, and unfair treatment in the military. She also discusses the challenges faced by …

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Why you gotta be so rude? 54:07

9M ago54:07

54:07

Ever dealt with someone demanding that you find them a new job? Or have a friend and colleague go cold and ghost you the moment you get laid off? What about getting berated and then iced out by the head of your org? Other people’s unkind, over-the-top, and just plain rude behavior can make you question everything—even yourself. So how do you find a…

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Can I uphold my values and still get a job? 1:00:42

10M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

Dehumanizing hiring processes, swoop-and-poop bosses, and maybe the biggest question of all: does my design work even matter if I don’t care about propping up capitalism? This week, Sara and Jen answer dilemmas about pushing back against exploitative requests, working around a faux-inclusive boss, and managing disillusionment with design. And throu…

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The S9 Premiere: How Diana Survived Her Fiance Being K.I.A And So Much More While On Active Duty 1:18:38

10M ago1:18:38

1:18:38

On this episode of The Female Veterans Podcast (best podcast 2023) Diana gets candid about her traumatic childhood. She tells me about the abuse she survived that led to her choice to join the Army. Diana shared how she faced boot camp with a bad attitude and was angry at the world. She details her arrival at boot camp, how she adjusted to her firs…

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My manager is MIA—help! 53:52

10M ago53:52

53:52

Canceled 1:1s, unrecognized accomplishments, meetings that drag on for eternity…oh my. When you have a conflict with your manager, it can feel incredibly risky to speak up. But having the courage to broach a difficult topic can be the first step toward real change. In this episode, Sara and Jen talk self-advocacy: how to identify your needs, outlin…

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I have a job. These layoffs still feel rough. 45:53

11M ago45:53

45:53

Layoffs are on a lot of people’s brains right now—but the challenges and complicated feelings aren’t limited to those who were laid off. In a bit of a companion to last week’s episode, Sara and Jen help listeners work through how to move on after others have lost their jobs, how to find your footing if your role has changed in a post-layoff reorg, …

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I got laid off. Should I panic? 47:21

11M ago47:21

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From the surprise notice, to the advance tipoff, to the not-even-one-year-in-your-role dissolution, layoffs take many forms. But hardly any of us give ourselves the space to grieve the loss before we throw ourselves back into the job search. This week, Sara and Jen discuss how to be kind to yourself after a layoff, build a sustainable action plan e…

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How do I handle this person’s bad behavior? 47:25

12M ago47:25

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Boundary-trampling coworkers. Absentee HR reps. And a whole lot of weird boss behaviors. This week, Sara and Jen help listeners make sense of toxic, abusive, and otherwise harmful situations—so they can process their feelings, get the support they need, and take meaningful action. Links: “Grey rocking” – how to bore a toxic narcissist out of your l…

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The Season 8 Finale: Female Veteran And Host Of Nubian Queen Nation Podcast - Nubia's Story 59:53

12M ago59:53

59:53

Today on this episode of the best podcast for women and women veterans, I have the honor of interviewing Nubia, an amazing female veteran podcast host. We talk about her time in the military, the challenges she faced, and her transition to civilian life. Nubia, a New England native, joined the Air Force to see more of the world. During her five yea…

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How can I get my boss to have my back? 48:24

1y ago48:24

48:24

What do you do when your needs aren’t being met or your boundaries are getting trampled? On today’s episode, Jen and Sara walk listeners through ways to advocate for yourself at work—without justifying your existence, begging for your boundaries to be respected, or feeling like a failure if it doesn’t work. You’ll come away with a few scripts you c…

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My review sucked—now what? 55:49

1y ago55:49

55:49

You deserve an equitable, actionable, and thoughtful performance review. So how do you move forward when you get…something else entirely? That’s what we’re tackling in our very first episode. Listen in as Jen and Sara coach people through big dilemmas—and even bigger feelings—about the wild and weird world of performance reviews. You’ll leave with …

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Per My Last Email: My review sucked—now what? 56:13

1y ago56:13

56:13

Strong Feelings is ending—but we’re excited to bring you the first episode of our new show, “Per My Last Email.” If you like what you hear, make sure you subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, or Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts—or visit the show at PMLEshow.com. — You deserve an equitable, actionable, and thoughtful performance review. So…

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Introducing: Per My Last Email 2:38

1y ago2:38

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Hey, Strong Feelings fans! We’ve decided to retire the show…so we can focus on a brand-new one! It’s called Per My Last Email, and we cannot wait for you to hear it. The first episode comes out April 13, so if you like this trailer, make sure to subscribe now on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, or Stitcher—or visit PMLEshow.com to get the details. Here’s wh…

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Introducing: Per My Last Email 2:38

1y ago2:38

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Introducing Per My Last Email—coming April 13 How can I get my boss to advocate for me and have my back? Should I disclose my disability? Why can’t I juggle all of this work? Work raises a lot of questions—and too many of them get stuck in our heads, rattling around until we feel overwhelmed and unqualified. No more. Join hosts Sara Wachter-Boettch…

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Hero's Journey: Female Veteran Author Amy Shares Stories From Her 30 Year Military Career 1:05:41

1y ago1:05:41

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On this best podcast episode I am joined by another amazing woman veteran. When Amy Forsythe joins the Marines in 1993, she faces the challenge of mastering an intimidating obstacle course and the difficult task of succeeding in a male-dominated environment, all while honoring her grandparents' legacy of service. We discuss Amy's military stories. …

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Empowering Women Veterans: Life Changing Advice From A Veteran Financial Advisor 1:06:27

1y ago1:06:27

1:06:27

Find out why this is a best podcast 2023! On this new episode of The Female Veterans Podcast join us for an inspiring episode about Dr. Ann James an extraordinary 21 year Air Force Veteran, financial expert and coach. She is a successful woman veteran who has transformed her own finances and is now on a mission to empower other women veterans. This…

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Overcoming Deployment: One Woman Veterans Mental Health Journey Through Service, Parenting Betrayal, and Death 1:28:10

1y ago1:28:10

1:28:10

Find out why this vet pod is a one of the best podcasts 2023. In today's podcast episode, I am joined by Army veteran, Ami Ritter. As two board members of Hope 4 Veterans we had a lot to chat about that organization later in the episode. But first, Ami shares her experience in the Army. We discuss gender roles and the male and female differences du…

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This Online Retreat Can Help You Heal 1:08:17

1+ y ago1:08:17

1:08:17

Native American veterans may be the most marginalized demographic of veterans through out our history. Not to mention indigenous female veterans. On this episode, I am joined by 3 amazing Native American women who are dedicated to helping women each in their own unique way. Their passion for working with Native American women veterans has expanded …

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251 Plans & Goals For 2023: Real Estate Investor Show - Hard Money For Real Estate Investors 29:17

1+ y ago29:17

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Bill Fairman (00:01): Hi, folks. This is the time of the year that you hate. It's called Setting Your Goals for 2023. We're gonna have more about that right after this. (00:33): Thank you for joining us on the Real Estate Investor channel, hard Money for Real Estate Investors. We are Carolina Capital Management private lenders in the Southeast for …

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Imposter Syndrome, Holistic Leadership, and the “Ta da!” with Sydney Jackson-Clockston, Founder of Citrine Unlimited LLC. 50:17

1+ y ago50:17

50:17

Episode Description: Karen talks to Sydney Jackson-Clockston, Founder of Citrine Unlimited LLC., about breaking out of boxes, leading with values, and pivoting by using our superpowers in new ways. Sydney shares her thoughts on holistic leadership, the importance of play, and imposter syndrome. They have a coaching conversation around dealing with …

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250 Issues & Anomalies: How To Figure Your Daily Challenges | Hard Money for Real Estate Investors 32:52

1+ y ago32:52

32:52

Bill Fairman (00:01): Greetings, everyone. We are live. Thank you for joining us. Wendy will not be with us today. She is currently at, I don't know, 30,000 feet on, on an airplane. So we're gonna talk about the year end review, even though the year isn't over with yet, but I don't know what much more will transpire between now and the first. So we…

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Invisible Intersectional Identities & Taking Up Space with Chrysta Bairre, Founder of She Goes High 1:06:53

1+ y ago1:06:53

1:06:53

Episode Description: Join Karen as she talks with Chrysta Bairre, Founder of She Goes High, about being introverted and neurodivergent, and the toll of masking. Chrysta shares how she’s intentionally building a community that encourages being more of who we truly are and practicing taking up space. They have a conversation about managing the impact…

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Vulnerability, Community Support, and “Getting Back to Joy” with Jennice Chewlin, Founder of Chewlin Group 1:05:48

1+ y ago1:05:48

1:05:48

Episode Description: Join Karen in a vulnerable conversation with Jennice Chewlin, Founder of Chewlin Group, about imposter syndrome, moving beyond perfectionism, and getting back to joy. They discuss the value in having the time and space to both try things out and take space to tune into inner knowing, the role of community in feeling supported, …

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Another Little Rant: LaVena. Vanessa. Denisha. And More. 18:40

1+ y ago18:40

18:40

I felt like it had been too long since we had real talk. In this episode I am discussing what has been going on with me, my thoughts on Veterans Day and I go into my feelings on women being murdered while serving in the military. You don't want to miss this one. Thank you to the sponsor of this episode Grunt Style! Go to www.gruntstyle.com and supp…

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249 Your 2022 In Review! Real Estate Investor Show - Hard Money for Real Estate Investors 32:34

1+ y ago32:34

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Your 2022 In Review! Visit our website: https://www.CarolinaHardMoney.com Join Bill Fairman, Wendy Sweet, and Jonathan Davis, LIVE! every Thursday at 12 pm ET for the Real Estate Investor Show - Hard Money For Real Estate Investors! As 2022 is nearing its end, the Carolina Capital Management team takes a look back at the relevant real estate events…

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Creating & Breaking Rules, Focus, & Scaling with Alisha Harris, Founder of Original Account Strategies 55:11

1+ y ago55:11

55:11

Episode Description: Join Karen as she talks with Alisha Harris, Founder of Original Account Strategies, about the iterative nature of her professional career, finding clarity of focus, and the benefits and challenges of being a black woman business owner. She shares her strategy of using a design brief to test out ideas by designing rules and then…

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Justice, Joy, & “Courageous Commitment Over Comfort” with Jillian “Mama J” Love, Founder of Mama J Love Consulting LLC 1:01:35

1+ y ago1:01:35

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Episode Description: Join Karen as she talks with Jillian “Mama J” Love, Founder of Mama J Love Consulting LLC, as she shares about co-designing for justice and joy, dismantling business as usual, and authentically embodying our values. They discuss the importance of internal work as well as taking action, “courageous commitment over comfort,” and …

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248 Today's Market and the Non-QM Loan | REI Show - Hard Money For Real Estate Investors 34:40

1+ y ago34:40

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Today's Market and the Non-QM Loan Join the Carolina Capital Management team LIVE every Thursday at 12 pm ET for the Real Estate Investor Show - Hard Money For Real Estate Investors! This week, Bill Fairman, Wendy Sweet, and Jonathan Davis are joined by Bryan Maddex of AmeriFirst Home Mortgage to discuss Non-Qualified Mortgage Loans! With over 20 y…

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247 Market Updates & DSCR Loans | REI Show - Hard Money For Real Estate Investors 31:04

1+ y ago31:04

31:04

Join Bill Fairman, Wendy Sweet, and Jonathan Davis LIVE! every Thursday at 12:00 PM ET for the Real Estate Investor Show - Hard Money For Real Estate Investors! Brett Sims, the Head of Growth of Renovo Financial, joins the Carolina Capital Management team to talk about the current market updates, especially the DSCR loans. Renovo Financial: Their s…

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Embodiment, Values, and Going Slow to Go Fast with Sarah Rimmel, Founder of Slow Integration Coaching 1:07:26

1+ y ago1:07:26

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Episode Description: Karen talks with Sarah Rimmel, Founder of Slow Integration Coaching, about the value of going slow to go fast; the power of healing, repair, and play; and operating in alignment with our values. Sarah discusses the entrepreneurial journey and the process of integrating growth, as well as personal and collective embodiment of tr…

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Cultural Appreciation, Focus, & Business Development with Nadia Ali, Founder of Idea Labs 47:50

1+ y ago47:50

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Episode Description: Karen talks with Nadi Ali, Founder of Idea Labs, about the importance of action in diversity, equity, and inclusion work. Nadia shares about her experiences of living in places with a lot of diversity and inclusion, seeing and experiencing inequities, and her thoughts on cultural appreciation versus cultural appropriation. They…

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