Hi friend, Do you feel like an old soul? If so, you are probably here to help bring about positive changes. So, let's talk about mission, meaning, and making a difference! :). Episodes are typically between 5-15 minutes so you can easily consume them on the go. You can find me at https://joyfulgrowth.substack.com (weekly newsletter) and https://leaderforgood.com.
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I'm quitting! (Why and when it can be good to be a quitter.)
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In this episode, I share why "don't be a quitter" can be terrible advice and what we can learn from two top sports figures who took very different paths when it came to quitting. Oh, and I reveal why I'm quitting this Podcast! (At least for now...so perhaps saying I'm taking an indefinite pause is more accurate?) While I'm taking a step away from t…
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More Flexibility or More Structure? How to Create a Schedule That Works for You
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Does your current schedule need more flexibility or more structure? In this episode, I explain how to use the principles a surprising approach to create a schedule that works for you. What do you notice in your own life about flexibility vs. structure? Do you lean more towards one or the other? If you'd like to apply this to create a new schedule f…
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This Is How to Overcome Impostor Syndrome [3 Ways]
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In this episode, we explore how to overcome impostor syndrome (or imposter syndrome). What is impostor syndrome and what are its main causes? What does it mean to be competent and how can you be more confident about your own skills and abilities? Related article "This Is How to Overcome Impostor Syndrome": https://leaderforgood.com/overcome-impost…
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Why Now Is the Right Time to Live Your Passion [5 Reasons]
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Think back to New Year's Eve. Back then, you probably had a number of things you wanted to accomplish this year. Then 2020 came along, and a lot of those goals and dreams got put on hold. After all, can you really go for what you most want in the midst of a pandemic? In this episode, I give you 5 reasons why now is the exact right time to pursue yo…
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Quick Meditation for More Self-Love and Compassion
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To follow up from last week's episode about the helpfulness of meditation especially in times of crisis, this episode contains another quick meditation. Can you imagine how nice it would feel to fully appreciate and love yourself in the midst of this challenging situation we're in? That's what this episode is about. In just over 7 minutes, the medi…
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How to Feel More Calm in 5 Minutes (Meditation)
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In this episode I share how my client discovered a practice that allowed him to easily improve every day of your life. I also share how you can do the very same thing, in less time than it takes you to get a coffee! Yes, you probably guessed it: the answer is meditation! Meditation is so crucial, especially in challenging times. That's why I'm …
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How to Be Productive Working from Home (in 2020!)
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Working from home can make it challenging to be productive during the best of times...and I think we can all agree that the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic isn't the best of time. We currently find ourselves in the world's largest remote working experiment and it is hard for a lot of people to adjust their routine to remain productive. In this episode, E…
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How to Deal with Uncertainty in 2020 (COVID-19)
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2020 has brought a lot of uncertainty so far, both in terms of the Coronavirus and the economy. Things that we used to take for granted have wxperienced drastic changes. In some ways, this period of social distancing might be the biggest social experiment humanity has ever undertaken. In this episode, we share advice for how to deal with uncertaint…
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5 Tips for Resilience in the "Coronavirus Apocalypse"
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Apocalypse now? The Coronavirus pandemic is not the end of the world but it's the end of a world. In this episode, we share how we're holding up in the midst of the Coronavirus situation and give you 5 tips for dealing with all the changes that are happening. Stay safe, everyone! You can find out more about our course "Awakening in Times of Corona…
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In this episode, Elijah and I talk about how you can get better at handling rejection so that you can boldly create the life you most want. We discuss - why rejection is so uncomfortable and what your past has to do with it, - how getting better at dealing with rejection will make you much more successful, - how not getting what we want can be a bl…
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What Makes Spiritual Relationships so Hard....and Amazing?
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In this episode, I’m once again joined by my husband Elijah and we spill the beans on spiritual (or growth-oriented) relationships. If you need a pick-me-up, know that this is a pretty funny episode. Another way to put this is that we’re being extremely generous when it comes to bestowing our gift of imperfection on the listeners. So, the funniness…
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What if I told you that there's a (science-backed) secret to success...and that it's not really a secret? It's way more than that. It's an attitude, a way of life. In this episode, I explain how I accidentally stumbled across this, what the secret is (and how it's different to what most people are doing), and I also give you concrete tips that will…
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So often, people want to share their thoughts and ideas with the world but shy away from doing so. In this episode, I talk about the most common ways this shows up and give you 3 tips that can help you to share your wonderful gifts with other people. Here's the video I mentioned in this episode: www.workyoulovecoach.com/free-series Find this episod…
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How to Find Your Superpower and Stop It From Ruining Your Life
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Good news: you have a superpower! Bad news: it comes with a great challenge. Listen to this episode to find out more about the 3 main superpowers, discover which one is yours...and learn what you need to do to not let it destroy your life. Take the quiz to find your superpower: https://leaderforgood.com/superpower-quiz Get this episode's show notes…
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How to Stop Consuming Bad News (And Why You Should)
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In this episode, I cover why we all stop stop consuming bad news and what I learned from a 5-year news consumption experiment. I share about my Conscious Media Diet (and how it's different from the standard Fast Food Media Diet), what happened when I stopped reading the news, the good and bad side of positive news, and give recommendations on how y…
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The Art of Completing Things (& a Challenge for you)
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Often, people find it difficult to finish the last few steps in a project. In this episode, I talk about the art of completing things: how do we get over the finish line? I share how this is currently showing up in my life, the lessons I learned from it and I issue you a challenge that can change your life! You can get my book here: https://www.wor…
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Happy New Year! Are you making New Year's Resolutions? Every year when I talk to people about their resolution, I try to remembethree guidelines that I explain in this episode. Check it out and then leave me a comment below. Which resolution did you choose, and why? Find the Show Notes here: https://leaderforgood.com/podcast/better-new-years-resolu…
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Here’s How to Find True Love When You Care about Your Purpose (Surprise!)
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Many people who want to make a difference wonder how to find true love. They often really want to share their lives with an amazing partner if they don't already have one. For instance, a while ago, I was talking to a client who is very passionate about what he does for a living. He also felt that, after having been single for a while, it was time …
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How Is Overworking Different from Just Being Passionate?
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Workaholism is pretty much the only socially acceptable (even celebrated) addiction... even though the reality of it isn't necessarily pretty. Someone who overworks may be stressed out, running ragged, or finding themselves working until late at night. In this episode, we explore the difference between overworking and just being passionate about on…
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Behind the Scenes: Why Did I Write My New Book?
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In this "behind the scenes" episode, Elijah and I talk about my new book "The Work You Love Revolution." I reveal why I wrote it and how it can help YOU have work you really love.
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Stop Feeling Disappointed in Relationships [3 Steps]
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In this episode, I share a process that can help you stop feeling disappointed in relationships. You will learn an important distinction that can help you improve your relationships (even over the holidays!) and I will also tell you how you can apply this in everyday life. If you want more relationship help, you can check out the free "Love Matters…
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Let's Talk... Emotional Labor! (How to Help Without Overdoing It.)
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People, especially emotionally sensitive ones, often end up doing a lot of unacknowledged emotional labor. In this episode, we talk about how to deal with that, the difference between giving and overgiving, the magical power of appreciation... and Bere's new book "The Work You Love Revolution" which you can pre-order here: https://www.workyouloveco…
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Is Location Independence as Amazing as People Say It Is?
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The word "location independence" brings up a lot of connotations: freedom, traveling the world, working from a beach etc. But does the reality of location independence live up to the hype? In this episode, I share about my experience with working from anywhere. We talk about the good, the bad, and the annoying. Find out if it's worth it or not, and…
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How to Develop a Healthy Relationship with Money (2 Tips)
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In this episode, we'll dive into how to develop a healthy relationship with money. Here's what you'll learn: - how to negotiate better using a little known teaching, - how to figure out if a price is good or not, and - how to reduce your expenses (and improve your life!) with the best money advice I've ever heard. Get the Show Notes for this episod…
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How to Overcome Perfectionism with 1 Question & 3 Words
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In this episode, we'll dive into the topic of perfectionism. I combine two of my best pieces of advice for overcoming this pesky issue that can stop you from moving ahead. In just over 10 minutes, you will learn one powerful question as well as 3 words that can both make a huge difference. Bye-bye perfectionism! Find this episode's show notes here:…
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Is the Money-or-Meaning-Dilemma Trapping You? (A Story)
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When it comes to finding meaningful work that pays well, a lot of people run into the money-or-meaning-dilemma. What is the money-or-meaning-dilemma? Well, that's what we'll explore in this podcast episode, in a playful way. Let me tell you a story involving a crazy genie that has sudden materialized itself in your living room. Find this episode's …
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"Hell Is Other People": How to Deal with Toxic People at Work
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In his play "No Exit," Sartre famously expressed that "hell is other people." Many people who have to deal with toxic people at work would agree with that sentiment. In this episode, I share a number of tips and tricks for when you're stuck in a hell that's created by toxic people. We will look at mindset, your environment, energetic exercises you …
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Should You Quit Your Job? Here’s How to Gain Clarity
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Should you quit your job? In this episode, I introduce one highly unusual perspective as well as 4 questions that can help you gain clarity. Referenced article: https://www.workyoulovecoach.com/how-to-get-clarity-about-if-you-should-leave-your-work Get this episode's show notes (and leave a comment) here: https://leaderforgood.com/podcast/quit-your…
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What Should You Do When You Don’t Know Your Passion?
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Many people have a hard time getting clear on what they're passionate about. In this episode, we'll explore how to change that. I will give you 5 simple questions that can make all the difference when you don't know your passion! Based on this article here: https://www.workyoulovecoach.com/how-to-pick-a-focus-when-you-have-many-passions Get this ep…
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This Is How to Find Your Passion by NOT Torturing Yourself
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In this episode, you'll learn what it really takes to find your passion and why your previous attempts were probably futile. (Plus, what that has to do with the plight of a genius scientist whose colleagues have vanished from the surface of the earth.) Get this episode's show notes here: https://leaderforgood.com/podcast/find-your-passion Get the f…
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How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed with These 5 Principles
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In this episode, I discuss 5 key principles that make all the difference when you’re overwhelmed. Learn how to stop feeling overwhelmed so that you can handle your life like a champ! Get my free mini meditation for stress relief here: https://www.workyoulovecoach.com/meditation Get this episode's show notes here: https://leaderforgood.com/podcast/s…
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What Is Work You Love & How Do You Get There?
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In this episode, I talk about work you love. While many people say that they want to have work they love, hardly anyone knows where to begin with that quest. Or what to aim for, really. Hence, this episode where I cover: - what work even is, - what the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement gets wrong about work, - the magical equatio…
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Meaningful Work: Why It’s Important & What You Can Do
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In this episode, I talk about meaningful work. As you might know, I think this is such an important topic. Work can be one of the best ways people make a difference in the world and bring meaning to their life. Unfortunately, that's really not the case for most people. Hence, this episode where I cover: - why meaningful work is so important, - what…
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In this brief episode, I talk about how you can overcome fear and anxiety so you can do the things you most want to do. Here's what I cover: - why fear is actually a good thing, - the two types of fear, and - a brief process that can help you lower your fear. Get this episode's show notes here: https://leaderforgood.com/overcome-fear-and-anxiety Ge…
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Passion and Purpose: Here’s what you need to know
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In this brief episode, I talk about passion and purpose. If you want to create work that you really love, make the contribution you want to make and feel good while you're doing it, you first need to get clear on what you’re actually looking for. This Podcast episode will help you with that. Here's what I cover: - what passion is and how it's diffe…
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Saying No: Why It’s Hard and How to Get Better at It
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In this episode (my first Solo Show!), I talk about the art of saying no. Here's what I cover: - the secret reasons why it's so hard to say no (this never gets talked about!), - why the word no is both dangerous and powerful (and how it has shaped the world we live in), - the impact of culture and types on our ability to say no, and - a process tha…
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A Fresh Take on Work-Life Balance & How to Get There
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In this episode, I talk to award-winning scientist and spiritual teacher Elijah Petersen about work-life balance. Having this in our lives helps with maintaining good relationships with the people we care about, being less stressed, feeling happier, being more productive at work and having a richer, fuller life. However, getting to this place is no…
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3 Women Share Advice on How to Overcome Impostor Syndrome
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In this episode, Dewi Cardenas and Charusila Grace join me for an insightful discussion about impostor syndrome. We talked about our own experiences with impostor syndrome (and how it might show up differently for entrepreneurs and employees), adjacent topics (such as how to deal with fear, anxiety, and worry), and shared our best strategies for ov…
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How to Practice Self-Care When Life Is Hard
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In this episode, I talk to spiritual teacher, shaman and PhD-level scientist Elijah from Trillium Awakening about how to practice self-care during tough times. How can we take care of ourselves when life is hard, whether it's because of things happening at the macro-level (news, politics, or natural disasters etc.) or because of more personal situa…
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The Raw Food Fairy: Talking Food, Seasons, and Body Image with Vicki Cook
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During this episode: I interview Vicki Cook, author of "Bliss: Raw Desserts and Seasonal Nourishment." Join us for a nourishing and deep conversation! Some of the many interesting things we talked about: - what the food we reach for can tell us about ourselves, - the impact that the seasons have on us, and - some of our thoughts on body image. Get …
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The Servant-Learner: Talking Servant-Leadership, Learning & New Entrepreneurship with Valeria Lopez
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During this episode: I interview Valeria Lopez, founder of Onbeat Consulting. Join us for a restful and relaxing conversation! Some of the many interesting things we talked about: - servant-leadership and the importance of service, - learning and growth mindset, - emotional intelligence - leaving one's comfort zone, and - dealing with the challenge…
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The Feng Shui Fairy: Talking Feng Shui, Environment & Effective Altruism with Jillian Rothschild-Scholar
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Bere interviews Jillian Rothschild-Scholar, founder of Feng Shui in Motion. Join us for an inspirational and energetic conversation! Some of the many interesting things we talked about: - the ancient Chinese art of Feng Shui, - the impact of our environment, - the importance of giving, and - Effective Altruism. Good times! Get this episode's show n…
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The Restful Insomniac: Talking Sleep & Rest with Sondra Kornblatt
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During this episode: I interview Sondra Kornblatt, founder of Restful Insomnia. Join us for a restful and relaxing conversation! Some of the many interesting things we talked about: - the importance of rest, - what to do when we have trouble sleeping, and - the importance of connecting to nature (and what pets may have to do with that). Get this ep…
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The Corporate Dropout: Talking Extroversion, Introversion and Business for Good with Brinda Ramaiya
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During this episode: I interview Brinda Ramaiya, founder of Samadhi Solutions. Brinda is a power house who is both at home in a corporate environment and in a yoga studio. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation! Some of the many interesting things we talked about: - how extroverts and introverts can get along and understand each other better,…
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The Renaissance Activist: Talking Blessings in Disguise, Prejudice and Social Media with Pavita Singh
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During this episode: I interview my good friend Pavita Singh, founder of pavEDITa. Pavita is what I'd call a Renaissance Activist: a multi-passionate person with a cause. Join us for a dose of purposeful inspiration! Some of the many interesting things we talked about: - how close Pavita was to losing her father during 9/11--and how her dad's boss …
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The Sensitive Revolutionary: Talking Nature, Internal Revolution & the Drama Triangle with Cara Wilde
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During this episode: I interview Cara Wilde, founder of The Sensitive Revolutionary and host of The Way of the Sensitive Podcast. Join us for a dose of thoughtful, heart-centered revolution! Some of the things we talked about: - the magical beauty of Cornwall, - the difference between rebellion and revolution (and what a much-needed internal revolu…
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Women on Redefining Humility to Shine without Shame
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A fireside chat with four women inviting YOU to join us in redefining humility so we can shine in the world without shame. We're a diverse group from all over the world so you can expect different expectations, opinions and viewpoints. In our discussion, we'll be talking about female empowerment, self-esteem, cultural differences---and how to stop …
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How to Get out of Your Own Way (BONUS EPISODE)
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In this bonus episode, we'll explore how getting out of your own way by ditching perfectionism and daring to suck can help you find your passion and purpose. All in under 5 minutes!
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It’s Time to Embrace Your Unique Leadership (BONUS EPISODE)
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In this bonus episode, we'll explore how stepping into your own leadership and embracing your uniqueness can help you find your passion and purpose. All in under 4 minutes!
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