LA based @justkissa's journey of being a woman entrepreneur. She shares her advice, ups and downs of her business journey, and life lessons along the way. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support
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Big Blend Radioโs 1st Friday โToast to The Arts & Parksโ Show features interviews and panel discussions with National Parks Arts Foundation artists-in-residence, along with other artists connected with parks, which include artists in the world of visual and performing arts, books and poetry, music, and more.
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The Then and Now of Art and Artists in Parks
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In celebration of American Artists Appreciation Month and the upcoming National Park Service anniversary (Aug. 25, 1860), this episode of Big Blend Radio's WORLD OF ART Podcast with artist Victoria Chick features photographer Tanya Ortega. Hear their discussion covering the Then & Now of Art and Artists in Parks and Public Lands. Talking about the โฆ
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Poet Carissa Garcia and Artist Chelsea Bighorn
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "A Toast to The Arts & Parks" Podcast features National Parks Arts Foundation artists-in-residence Carissa "Lucky" Garcia and Chelsea Bighorn. Carissa โLuckyโ Garcia is an Indigenous/Chicana writer, poet, performing artist, community organizer, anti-oppression educator and Indigenous Justice advocate. Her NPAF resiโฆ
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Arizona Writer Leah Newsom in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show features Arizona writer Leah Newsom, the National Parks Arts Foundation's summer 2024 artist-in-residence at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Leah Newsom was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, and holds an MFA in creative writing from Arizona State University, where she now teacheโฆ
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Artist Chelsea Bighorn in Saguaro National Park
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show features mixed media artist Chelsea Bighorn, the National Parks Arts Foundation's June 2024 artist-in-residence at Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona. Chelsea Bighorn was born and raised in Tempe, Arizona. Her tribal affiliations are the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux tribes โฆ
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Rick San Nicolas - Master of Hawaiian Featherwork of Old Hawaiโi
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show features Rick Makanaaloha Kia'imeaokekanaka San Nicolas (Kanaka Maoli) who returned for the fifth time as the National Parks Arts Foundation artist-in-residence at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Recognized as Ke Kumu Hulu Nui, meaning "Master of Hawaiian Featherwork of Old Hawaiโiโฆ
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Poet Carissa โLuckyโ Garcia Goes to Chaco Canyon
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation features Carissa "Lucky" Garcia, the Spring 2024 NPAF artist-in-residence in Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Carissa โLuckyโ Garcia is an Indigenous/Chicana writer, performing artist, community organizer, anti-oppression eduโฆ
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Tanya Ortega - Photographer and Founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation
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Welcome to the very first episode of Big Blend Radio's NEW "Women Making History" podcast featuring a Big Blend Radio "From the Vault" podcast of our "Parks & The Arts" show featuring Tanya Ortega, an accomplished photographer and founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF). Hear about the new podcast, Tanya's photography career and NPAF'sโฆ
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Artist Diana Miller in Hawaiโi Volcanoes National Park
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show features artist Diana Miller, the latest National Parks Arts Foundation artist-in-residence at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Diana lives on the island of Hawaiโi near Hawaiโi Volcanoes National Park, combining her passion for art and environmental stewardship. Hear aboโฆ
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National Parks Arts Foundation Artist Residencies in 2024
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show features Tanya Ortega, photographer and founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF), who talks about the organization's unique month-long artist residencies in locations like Loggerhead Key in Dry Tortugas National Park, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, and Chacoโฆ
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Traveling Musician and Composer Ben Cosgrove - Bearings Album
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Traveling musician and composer Ben Cosgrove returns to Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) to talk about his recent travels, artist residency experiences, and beautiful new album "Bearings." Cosgroveโs new album "Bearings" represents the latest chapter in a career that to datโฆ
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Award-winning Musician and Composer Chihsuan Yang
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Chihsaun Yang returns to Big Blend Radio's "Toast to the Parks & Arts" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) to talk about her new solo music and EP "Pearls" that was recently released as the electronic music duo ESCP with Bob Garrett. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/xjCE1xkVuqo Chihsuan Yang (Violin, Erhu, Piano), a nโฆ
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Music Industry Veteran Steffen Franz Puts Music in Parks
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) features music industry veteran Steffen Franz, founder of Independent Distribution Collective (IDC) which is celebrating 20 years of is a music marketing, distribution, and event production in San Francisco. WATCH THIS INTERVโฆ
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Jillian Speece and Nathaniel Hoff - State of The Unity Documentary
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On January 2nd, 2016, two musician's Jillian Speece and Nathaniel Hoff, The Bergamot, set out on a tour of all 50 states of America, spreading a message of unity through performing 265 shows and by inviting the curious to sign their message of unity on their station wagon known as The Unity Car. This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast tโฆ
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National Parks Arts Foundation - A Call for Musicians
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show features Tanya Ortega, photographer and founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF), who talks about the organization's unique month-long artist residencies in locations like Logegrhead Key in Dry Tortugas National Park, Hawai'i Volcano National Park, and Chaco Cโฆ
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Parks & The Arts" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation features Leah Waybright, a life-long Her newest CD, โDreamedโ is out now and features members of Happy The Man, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Steely Dan. In this conversation Leah talks about her music, childhood in Gettysburg, and work in โฆ
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Comics Journalist Andy Warner Returns to Hawaiโi Volcanoes National Park
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On this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show, comics journalist Andy Warner discusses his work and third National Parks Arts Foundation residency in Hawaiโi Volcanoes National Park. Warner is a comics journalist and artist, whose comics range between journalism, documentary and memoir. He is the author of "This Lโฆ
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Singer-songwriter Lara Ruggles in Hawaiโi Volcanoes National Park
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast To The Arts & Parks" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) features Tucson Arizona-based singer-songwriter Lara Ruggles who talks about her music and creative process, and month-long NPAF residency in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Lara Ruggles is an activist, singer/songwriter, piโฆ
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Hawaiโi Volcanoes National Park - Friends, Art & Culture & More
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast To The Arts & Parks" Show focuses on Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. FEATURED GUESTS: - Tanya Ortega, Founder of National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF), who discusses their unique artist residenty programs, one of which is at Hawai'i Volcanoes NP. More at https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.orโฆ
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Photographer Jim Schlett - Fort Union Artist-in-Residence
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast To The Arts & Parks" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) features photographer Jim Schlett who discusses his photography and month-long NPAF artist-residency at Fort Union National Monument in Norther New Mexico. Learn more about Jim and view his work at https://photomanva.zenfolioโฆ
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Comedian Ben Miller in Hawaiโi Volcanoes National Park
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast To The Arts & Parks" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) features scientist turned comedian Ben Miller who discusses his career and month-long NPAF residency in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Learn more about Ben at https://www.benmillercomedy.com/ Learn more about the National Pโฆ
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National Parks Arts Foundation Artists-in-Residence Reunion -Part 2
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This special Big Blend Radio โNPAF Artists Reunion Showโ celebrates over 7 years of hosting the 1st Friday โToast to The Arts & Parksโ Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF). Featured NPAF Park Artists-in-Residence: - Astro-photographer Stan Honda - https://www.stanhonda.com/ - Master Featherworker Rick San Nicolas - https://www.hawaiiโฆ
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National Parks Arts Foundation Artists-in-Residents Reunion - Part 1
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Airing live from Peachtree City, Georgia with mother-daughter hosts Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith, this special Big Blend Radio โNPAF Artists Reunion Showโ celebrates over 7 years of hosting the 1st Friday โToast to The Arts & Parksโ Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF). Featured NPAF Park Artists-in-Residence: - Painter Alice Leese โฆ
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Tanya Ortega - National Parks Arts Foundation Artist Residencies
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Parks & Arts" Show features Tanya Ortega, photographer and founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF), who talks about the organization's unique month-long artist residencies in locations like Chaco Canyon in New Mexico, and Dry Tortugas and Hawai'i Volcano National Parks. NPAF isโฆ
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Painter Alice Leese Back in Hawaiโi Volcanoes National Park
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Acclaimed painter and rancher Alice Leese is back on Big Blend Radio's "Toast To The Arts & Parks" Show to discuss her recent and second National Parks Arts Foundation artist residency in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Alice has also been a NPAF artist-in-residence in Dry Tortugas National Park in Florida, and at Fort Union National Monument in Nโฆ
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Artist Mary Babcock in Hawaiโi Volcanoes National Park
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Multi-Media Visual and Performing Artist Mary Babcock is the featured guest on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast To The Arts & Parks" Show. Hear about her art, meditative art walks in nature, and current experience of being the Late Summer 2022 National Parks Arts Foundation artist-in-residence in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Keep up witโฆ
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Composer Ben Cosgrove in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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Ben Cosgrove is a traveling essayist, composer-performer whose music explores themes of landscape, place, and environment. He has performed in almost every U.S. state and collaborated with artists ranging from rock bands to string ensembles. Ben joins us on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast To The Arts & Parks" Show to talk about his music aโฆ
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Artists in Dry Tortugas National Park on Big Blend Radio
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This episode of Big Blend Radioโs Toast to The Arts & Parks Show features a reunion conversation with artists who spent a month off-grid on Loggerhead Key in Dry Tortugas National Park, through the National Parks Arts Foundationโs unique artist residency program. Featured guests: - Tanya Ortega - Founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation - Annaโฆ
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Ep 19: Utilizing Pop Up Events to Grown Your Business
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I this episode I recap on my week and give you advice about using pop up events to grow your business. I share the benefits, some advice, and strategy on how to make it a successful one.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support
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Ep 18: Goal Setting for 2019, Giving Up, and Being MIA
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I know it's been a while! I've missed my TEL fam but it's good to be back! Today I'm sharing my first phase of my Goal Setting series - my first 3 steps on how I prepare for my goals and my wants for the next year.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support
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Ep 17: 10 Years in Business, Analysis Paralysis, and Block Scheduling
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur Life Podcast I recap the last 2 weeks of the journey. Celebrating Ninong's 10 Years of business, working on analysis paralysis, a little about 2019, and goals for the upcoming week.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support
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Ep 16: Goal Setting with Heather and Online Sales Funnels
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In this episode of the Entrepreneur Life Podcast I have guest HeatherJustCreate on the show as we set goals for October, talk about financial woes, and online sales strategies.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support
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Ep 15: Personal Life, Customer Complaints, and Grief
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In this episode I talk about the loss of our pup Baxter and how my little family is dealing with it. I also talk about this past Saturday, customer complaints, and how to bounce back.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support
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Ep 14: Money is Tight and the Customer Isn't Always Right
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In this week's episode I'm catching you up on this past short week. If you have any productivity app suggestions please send them my way! Let's talk about money being tight, dealing with criticism, and valuing time with your loved ones.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/supportโฆ
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Ep 13: Taking a Rest, Millennials, and Target Market
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur Life Podcast I catch you up on the last 2 weeks and how crazy it's been! Working hard to be able to rest, a few observations about other entrepreneurs and how they think a successful business is achieved, and the usual goals and key takeaways for this week.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/โฆ
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Ep 12: September Goal Setting with HeatherJustCreate
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In this episode I have guest, HeatherJustCreate, on to talk about friendship, prioritizing, and setting our goals for the month of September--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support
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Episode 11: Stats, Employees, and Managing a Business
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This week we're talking about stats and optimization, employee management, and mindset.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support
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Ep 10: Knowing your worth, Ads, and Branding
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In this episode I talk about my week, key takeaways, and life lessons. Knowing your worth, my little experience with Instagram and Facebook ads, and honing in on my brand.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support
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Iโve been on a hiatus with this podcast cuz i couldnโt figure out where I was going with it. But it dawned on me today, and Iโm excited to get started again. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support
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Random morning thoughts of an entrepreneur--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support
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Ep 9 - Things Get Messy Before They Clean Up
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In this episode, I talk about learning valuable lessons through pivoting and making mistakes. Music:Adventures by A Himitsu https://soundcloud.com/a-himitsuCreative Commons โ Attribution 3.0 Unportedโ CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://youtuโฆ
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In this episode we discuss the inevitability of doubters and how important it is to believe in yourself or else no one else will. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support
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In this episode I talk about struggles I face as an entrepreneur. Music โSay Good Nightโ by Joakim Karud https://SoundCloud.com/joakimkarud--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support
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In this episode I talk about how I had a mini melt down and how itโs ok to rest. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support
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In this episode of the Entrepreneur Life Podcast I share my tips on making a lasting impression on social media. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur Life Podcast, we talk about the different parts of a marketing plan and what goes into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support
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In Episode 3 of the Entrepreneur Life Podcast I go over the 9 sections of a business plan. Music by Nicolai Heidlas--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support
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In Episode 2 of the Entrepreneur Life Podcast I share the importance of planning and various reasons why startups fail according to Forbes magazine. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support
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Thinking about starting a business? Thatโs great! Hereโs my main pieces of advice when thinking about starting a business. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support
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Wanted to share a couple things I've learned to make International Travel a bit easier--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support
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I'm back from traveling the past 2 weeks! I didn't work at all while I was away. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justkissa/support
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