Best Gerlach Podcasts (2024)

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C140: Specialist and Supporting Teachers: Bringing about Agency 35:54

7h ago35:54

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Welcome to the third episode in our specialist and supporting teachers series. If you haven’t listened to the series so far, consider going back to the beginning, because we are getting into the nitty gritty about your roles in each part of the PYP. Agency is a huge push in the PYP, but I rarely hear it being discussed in the role of the specialist…

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Live to Burn Another Day 50:34

1d ago50:34

50:34

Burning Man takes practice. Tony “Coyote” Perez may be the best at thriving (and not dying) at Burning Man. He is the Black Rock City Superintendent, the Burning Man OSHA Instructor, and the 26 year Burner whose job it is to put himself in harm's way, then get out of his own way! His tales stick in the mind to help us thrive. This is not a list of …

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EP91 REPOSTEP56 - Change your Dialogue So Your Story Changes - with Jenny Ogilvie 1:05:00

14d ago1:05:00

1:05:00

While I am on a podcast break I will be reposting an episode or two of my old episodes! Here is one I really enjoyed with Jennie Ogilvie - EP56. Have you ever met someone and you walk away from the conversation you've had a bit stunned, and a whole lot relieved? Those are the emotions I had after having a recent reading with my next guest. Jennie O…

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C139: Specialist and Supporting Teachers: Honoring the Unique Role 26:21

12d ago26:21

26:21

Welcome to the second episode of my new series to support specialist and supporting teachers. I just want to let you know that in this space you are so valued. The work you do makes the rest of the school more complete. Never forget this my friends as you try to navigate your role within the PYP framework. Before we begin, I want to honor the contr…

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Pride Month Short Story Twofer! 1:32:06

15d ago1:32:06

1:32:06

Awww yeah, magically horror times ahead!! This week the Abyss gang discuss two short stories! Spirit Tasting for Ridley House, April 2016 by Alex Acks and You Were Once Wild Here by Carlie St. George. Before the dive into these amazing tales they take a look at Under Paris, Nathaniel Benchly's The Visitors, Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult…

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Desert Arts Preview: Art of the Curious 49:43

16d ago49:43

49:43

400 works of art don’t just appear as if in a desert mirage. Well, they do, but not without a lot of people, tools, and funds. Planners are planning. Makers are making. Art grants are granting! Crews all over the world are creating installations for Black Rock City. Katie Hazard, Director of Burning Man Project’s art department curates some artist'…

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C138: Specialist and Supporting Teachers: Myths about our Roles 20:06

19d ago20:06

20:06

Welcome to our new series about specialist and supporting teachers. I have been thinking a lot about this series over the past couple months, especially during a visit to Le Jardin Academy in Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii. I had a candid chat with the specialist team and it made me think that other specialist and supporting teachers might appreciate the sam…

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The Vast by Matt Wildasin 1:36:29

22d ago1:36:29

1:36:29

[Insert witty welcome here] This week the Abyss gang is joined by Matt Wildasin to discuss his new book The Vast. Before entering the apartment that might be from Silent Hill, they chat about In A Violent Nature, Furiosa, Clarkson's Farm, Bodkin, and Late Night With the Devil. Now fight back thoses ghosts and listen in! Buy The Vast…

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NWC REPLAY: Brendon Burchard 58:36

25d ago58:36

58:36

On this week’s Wake-Up Call, bestselling author and BODi’s Chief Growth and Performance Advisor Brendon Burchard will join us to reveal powerful strategies to elevate your sales game. The most successful BODi Partners know that building strong connections based on trust is key to building a successful BODi business. In this episode, Brendon will sh…

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Things are about to get weird 1:02:23

29d ago1:02:23

1:02:23

You want the weird? I got your weird right here! This week the gang digs into some weird media outside of the book world. Before they get there they discuss Animal Well, I Saw the TV Glow, Carnosaur by Harry Adam Knight, Stephen King's You Like it Darker, Perchance to Dream: Selected Stories by Charles Beaumont, and Smarty Pants. Now let's get craz…

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¡El Pulpo Magnífico! 51:48

30d ago51:48

51:48

“While there are many beloved mutant vehicles out there, El Pulpo, in both of its incarnations, is the most ‘beloved.’” ~Chef Juke, Communications lead for the Department of Mutant Vehicles El Pulpo Magnífico is a 28-foot tall giant octopus, a demented windup toy, a mobile kinetic sculpture with articulating legs, eyes, and mouths. It spews fire fr…

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NWC REPLAY: Cynthia Liciaga 34:08

1M ago34:08

34:08

On this week’s Wake-Up Call, you’ll meet Cynthia Liciaga, a 2024 Elite Partner who is sailing up the Top Leader Cruise leaderboard as one of the most prolific Emerald producing Partners in the BODi Network! Her story is a testament to the power of determination and expanding your focus to dream bigger. Cynthia turned to BODi to feel better post-pre…

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NWC REPLAY: Rachel Vecchio 49:16

1M ago49:16

49:16

Get ready for an electrifying dose of inspiration this week on the Wake-Up Call! On this episode, we're diving into 6 Star Diamond, Rachel Vecchio’s inspiring journey from underestimating her business’s potential to leading her team to 2024 Elite. Rachel’s story is one of determination, community, and overcoming limiting beliefs. She’ll share how s…

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C136 (Book Club): Reshaping the Academic Mindset (pg 108-120) 33:02

1M ago33:02

33:02

I can’t believe that we are almost done with Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain by Zaretta Hammond. This book has reaffirmed that some things I am doing are reflective of cultural responsiveness and that there are many ways that I can still grow. As we talked about in the last episode, it’s all about having a balanced academic mindset. We…

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C137 (Book Club): Growing Brain Power, Yes Please! (pg 122-151) 17:35

2M ago17:35

17:35

This is the final week of our exploration of Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain. We will explore how to build more intellective capacity with Zaretta Hammond. At my age, I feel like this capacity is waning, so I hope to pick up some tips! The chapter begins with a quote by Benjamin R. Barber, a political theorist. He states, “I don’t divi…

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A People’s History of Burning Man - Volume 2 59:56

1M ago59:56

59:56

Back by popular demand, more stories from Burning Man's oral history project, an ambitious endeavor to track down and talk with people who helped shape the culture as we now know it. Stuart and Andie remember to remember the most memorable parts. Here’s a fresh batch: Chris Radcliffe, artist, con artist, prankster, and shadow founder of Burning Man…

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NWC REPLAY: Regan Hack 45:27

2M ago45:27

45:27

Everyone loves an early win! They boost motivation and are proof that the process works. So, how can you snag these early victories and help your team do the same? In this week’s Wake-Up Call, we’ll be joined by 5 Star Diamond, Regan Hack, who will share how she went from a struggling mom of 2 under 2 to a thriving Leader who has help 5 Personally …

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The Day of the Door with Laurel Hightower 1:30:07

2M ago1:30:07

1:30:07

Calling all ghost and trauma enthusiasts! The Abyss crew wants you! Join them and Laurel Hightower as they delve deep into narcissim and hauntings in her newest book: The Day of the Door. Before exploring the past they discuss Matthew M. Bartlett's Creeping Waves, Rebel Moon, A Spectre is Haunting Greentree by Carson Winter, Michael Tichy's The Win…

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NWC REPLAY: Brendon Burchard 45:27

2M ago45:27

45:27

In this week’s Wake-Up Call, Brendon Burchard will unveil a roadmap designed to help Partners cultivate passion, joy, and energy within themselves and on their teams, and transform it into unstoppable momentum that unlocks unprecedented growth. Brendon will lay out exactly how you can leverage promotions like the Feel Good Summer Sale and the power…

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Clear Lake Killer: 1974 with Sean Malia Thompson 1:13:24

2M ago1:13:24

1:13:24

It's time kiddos! The Abyss crew talk with Sean Malia Thompson about his upcoming book Clear Lake Killer: 1974. Before that they discuss 2023, serial killers, and dive in to Abigail, Infested, Love LIes Bleeding, Humane, Baby Reindeer, and The Circle. Now dig and enjoy!

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Burning in Europe: Stories of Home 46:25

2M ago46:25

46:25

Burners from around Europe gather to teach and learn and to conjure ideas for the future. Burning Man’s 7th European Leadership Summit just happened, and we recorded some conversations for you. Passionate people from the corners of Europe share with Stuart and kbot what they get from Burning Man culture and what they gift back to it. Hear a cultura…

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NWC REPLAY: Jaime Innis and Naomi DeHoyos 50:22

2M ago50:22

50:22

In this episode of the Wake-Up Call, get ready to be inspired by the incredible journey of 2024 Premiere Partner, Naomi DeHoyos, and 2024 Top 10 Elite Partner, Jaime Innis. They’ll be sharing their secrets to success and how Jaime’s leadership has helped Naomi become a better Partner AND elevated their business to new heights. From tangible tips on…

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Reality But More Fun with Madeleine Swann 1:03:02

2M ago1:03:02

1:03:02

Oh goodie, another podcast episode! This week the Abyss gang is joined by Madeleine Swann to discuss how reality can be better and her new book Reality But More Fun. Before diving into this wacky theme park they chat about The First Omen, Godzilla and Godzilla Raids Again by Shigeru Kayama, The Boogeyman, American Fiction, Fallout, and Michael Tich…

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Shaper Interview with Dan Thomson 1:33:44

2M ago1:33:44

1:33:44

In this episode we speak with Dan Thomson from Tomo Surfboards. Dan is arguably the most creative surfboard designer of the last 20 years. The art of surfboard shaping and designing was handed down from his father, Mark Thomson. Dan and his father would discuss all aspects of hydrodynamic theory to improve their understanding of real surfboard desi…

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C135 (Book Club): Creating an Alliance with our Learners (pg 88 -107) 26:04

2M ago26:04

26:04

Welcome back my friends to another episode of Confessions of a PYP Teacher. This episode speaks directly to my heart and I hope it will resonate with you too. Zaretta Hammond focuses on building deep alliances with our learners in chapter 6 of Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain. We will uncover some parts, but it’s not possible to unpack …

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NWC REPLAY: Amanda McLin 23:49

2M ago23:49

23:49

On this week's Wake-Up Call, Amanda McLin will delve into the roadmap she used to transition from a teaching job that left her feeling burnt out to the thriving and accomplished Elite leader she is today! Amanda will share her strategies for building trust, her method for managing groups so that her customers get results and are inspired to build b…

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Contastic!!! 1:34:08

2M ago1:34:08

1:34:08

How many times can we say con in this episode?? This week the Abyss crew takes a look at cons. They share their opinions on do's and don'ts, expectations, and their general thoughts about those fun things that happens when creatives get in one giant space. Before con talk, they discuss Harlan Ellison's Greatest Hits, Suzume, Where Wolf by Rob Sauce…

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Fire in the Hole - Vets in BRC 48:57

2M ago48:57

48:57

There are a whole lot of military veterans in Burning Man’s history and Black Rock City’s neighborhoods. Combat veterans Dr Raymond Christian (Army) and Samuel Williams (Marines) share stories with Stuart Mangrum (Air Force) about transitioning into civilian life, bringing survival skills and leadership chops to BRC, and finding tribal camaraderie……

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C134 (Book Club): Supporting Culturally Responsive Relationships with our Learners (pg 72-87) 20:08

2M ago20:08

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Something I’ve been thinking about has been learner relationships and why they are not the primary focus in many elementary classrooms. Usually within the first month of school, teachers are building systems and routines of how the classroom will operate, but do they really take the time to get to know their learners personally? Zaretta Hammond poi…

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NWC REPLAY: Liliane Bapfunya 53:16

3M ago53:16

53:16

Join us this week on the Wake-Up Call as we sit down with Liliane Bapfunya, a new Partner who has transformed her life with the help of BODi. From feeling lost as a new mom of two wanting to spend more time with her babies, to hitting her income goals every month. Liliane will share her strategies for success and how BODi has played a crucial role …

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EP90 - Finding Beauty in Hardship: Sheila's Journey Through COVID-19 and Beyond, with Sheila Sousa 51:18

3M ago51:18

51:18

In this episode, my friend Sheila recounts her harrowing experience with COVID-19, starting with her diagnosis and subsequent hospitalization, to her miraculous recovery and the profound personal transformation that followed. Through insights into her dreams while intubated, her battle with long COVID, and her decisive shift towards a healthier and…

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NWC REPLAY: Kellie Dutcher 58:36

3M ago58:36

58:36

Ready to take your BODi business to the next level and attract ambitious new Partners who are eager to join in? This week, we’ll be joined by Kellie Dutcher, an Elite leader who will share how she grows her business and enrolls new people with enthusiasm. She’ll open up about the mindset shifts that helped her step into her leadership role as a bus…

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C133 (Book Club): Continuing to Become Aware of our Actions (pg 59-69) 24:42

3M ago24:42

24:42

In the past episode, we discussed our own role as a culturally responsive teacher and how it shapes our frame of reference when teaching a classroom full of learners from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds, let alone language acquisition, disabilities, and gender identity needs. This was compared to our understanding of surface, shallow, and de…

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The Evolution of Robot Heart 45:21

3M ago45:21

45:21

Robot Heart started with a simple sound system on an old double-decker bus at Black Rock City. Over the years, it has evolved into a bespoke sound system, light arrays, iconic art, and an all-star lineup of musical talent performing to massive crowds at sunrise on Playa.… all on that same old double-decker bus. Robot Heart also expanded its support…

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NWC REPLAY: Ali Tessitore 47:33

3M ago47:33

47:33

Curious about how to recruit enthusiastic business builders to your team? This Wake-Up Call has the answers! This week, 15 Star Diamond, Ali Tessitore is joining us to tell us all about how she became a master recruiter. Ali will explain the simple shifts that helped her move from apprehension about even discussing the business opportunity to devel…

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The Mother of All Monsters by Paula D Ashe 53:28

3M ago53:28

53:28

Dear listners, have we got a podcast for you! This week the Abyss gang digs into the layers of being a parent to a serial killer with Paula D Ashe's The Mother of All Monsters. Before they chat about the extreme measures taken to ensure your child stops, they discuss Late Night With the Devil, The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa, The Program, Quiet on …

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Wut & Ärger überwinden - Praktische Anleitung 16:26

3M ago16:26

16:26

Wer mich ärgert, ist der Böse? Nein. Das Problem bist du. Und ich zeige dir, wie du das ändern kannst. Die Übungen sind therapeutisch übliche und helfen dir aus dem Teufelskreis deiner Erwartungen auszusteigen. Löse dein Problem jetzt und deine Partnerschaft kann florieren.By Doris Gerlach

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EP89 - Dancing In The Rain, Chapters 1 to 3, with Tiff Carson 34:36

3M ago34:36

34:36

I did it!! I finished recording the audiobook format for my book "Dancing in the Rain"! Because I have been completely consumed with finishing this last part of my book journey, I haven't had time to produce a podcast episode. Sooooo, I thought I would share the first 3 chapters of my book, in audio format! I'd love to hear your thoughts on them. I…

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NWC REPLAY: Eric Hoerauf 53:57

3M ago53:57

53:57

Are you familiar with the 10-Step BODi Business Plan? If not, this Wake-Up Call is for you! We’re going to dive into steps you can implement to get paid to be healthy and help others. But how exactly do you achieve that, and more importantly, how do you sustain it? This week, we've got Eric Hoerauf, a 1 Star Diamond who recently led Team Fueled for…

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Outside The Bay - Sam Griffiths 1:26:31

3M ago1:26:31

1:26:31

In this episode Christian and I talk to Sam Griffiths. Sam is a passionate surfer who pursued a career in the surf industry. He started his time in the industry at Rip Curl on the back of his love for surfboards and spent time developing their board program. When the opportunity to be a team manager a Quiksilver presented itself, he jumped on it. I…

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When Moshe Met Burning Man 59:09

3M ago59:09

59:09

Moshe Kasher has lived many lives as a subculture vulture - a hearing child of deaf parents, an addict at 15, in recovery at 16, a raver, a culturally Jewish standup comedian, an old school Burner and a longtime Gate volunteer. With Andie Grace and Stuart Mangrum he explores how Burning Man is a waterboard of wonder where weirdos go to feel normal,…

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C132 (Book Club): Becoming a Culturally Responsive Educator (pg 52-60) 24:09

3M ago24:09

24:09

Welcome to another deep dive into the fabulous book, Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain by Zaretta Hammond. This week will be full of insights about ourselves. Are you ready to go deep into your practice? To be honest, this chapter left me with a feeling of being exposed, but that is the process of recognizing how our beliefs and behavior…

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EP88 - Empowering Women To Reclaim Their Time And Rediscover Wellness, with Catherine Roscoe Barr 44:24

3M ago44:24

44:24

What do we need more of when we are going through some of life's challenges? Our health...physical, mental, spiritual...all of it! Today on the podcast, my beautiful friend Catherine Roscoe Barr is here to talk about all things wellness, including her 'Magic Formula', a game-changer in self-care. The Magic Formula is a proven self-coaching model to…

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NWC REPLAY: Kim Fitzpatrick 37:47

3M ago37:47

37:47

Ready to unlock the full potential of GrowthDay as your ultimate acquisition tool AND the driving force behind your business and the Health Esteem revolution? On this week’s Wake-Up call, hear from 15 Star Diamond Kim Fitzpatrick – the leading GrowthDay seller steering the highest GrowthDay selling organization in the network! Kim is a Top 10 Partn…

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Shaper Interview with Nev Hyman 2:23:34

4M ago2:23:34

2:23:34

After a long wait, The Dust Up is back for 2024! We kick things off chatting with a truly fantastic shaper and designer - Nev Hyman. Nev describes himself as a 'Ranga from Perth' in a jovial way, but the truth is he has been heavily involved in the development of surfboard design as well as pursuing future surfboard production methods. Nev has alwa…

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The Haunting of Velkwood with Gwendolyn Kiste 1:33:47

4M ago1:33:47

1:33:47

What's scarier than a haunted neighborhood? A new episode!! This week the Abyss gang is joined by Gwendolyn Kiste to discuss her newest book The Haunting of Velkwood. Before diving into the grief and ghosts, they chat about Poor Things, The Crimson Labyrinth by Yusuke Kishi, Jamison Shea's I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast is Me, FEUD: Capote V…

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NWC REPLAY: Meghan Kozlowski 52:45

4M ago52:45

52:45

Wondering how to create business-building Partners? A key strategy involves using BODi's nutrition options to attract and retain customers! Join us this week on the Wake-Up Call with Super Star Diamond and top-selling Shakeology Partner Meghan Kozlowski, as she shares practical insights you can start using right away. Meghan will demystify her appr…

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C131 (Book Club): How Culture Effects the Brain (pg 36-51) 19:37

4M ago19:37

19:37

Welcome back to another episode of Confessions of a PYP Teacher and our exploration of Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brian by Zaretta Hammond. I’m not going to lie, this next part of the book makes me feel like a numpty. Zaretta Hammond begins the chapter by stating, “If we want to use culturally responsive teaching to support the cognitiv…

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Tahoe Mack and the Monumental Mammoth 42:29

4M ago42:29

42:29

This is one of those full-circle stories that makes our dusty hearts glow a little brighter. It’s the tale of big art that emerged from a fossil-filled trash heap, came to life in Black Rock City, then returned to its source as a proud symbol of what a community can accomplish together. Tahoe Mack, a Las Vegas artist, tells the story of the Black R…

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NWC REPLAY: Katie Moore 1:01:31

4M ago1:01:31

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Are you on the lookout for an impactful strategy to boost your BODi business? Join us on this week’s Wake-Up Call as we shine the spotlight on Top 10 Elite Partner, Katie Moore, and her customer-centric approach to growth. Katie has discovered that investing time in her customers’ individual Health Esteem journeys transforms curious social media co…

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