Best Parentpreneur Podcasts (2024)

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Is toxic positivity really toxic? 16:38

20h ago16:38

16:38

In this episode, James explores an Upworthy article, "A helpful chart to explain the difference between support and 'toxic positivity'Can positivity be “toxic”? "By Sarah Schuster Connect with James on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. Because I'm a LinkedIn snob, please add a note to the connection request to let me know you heard me on the podcas…

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How are you showing up in the arena of life for yourself, your family, and your business? 13:44

1M ago13:44

13:44

In this episode, James explores the famous Teddy Roosevelt quote about the man in the arena, and what it means for you to show up in the arena of life for yourself, your family, and your business. James has his friends Damon Brown, entrepreneur and YouTuber, and Elle Cole, sickle cell advocate, share what it means to them. Check out Damon's YouTube…

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3 ways introverts can thrive as entrepreneurs with Matthew Pollard, founder of National Introverts Week 28:33

2M ago28:33

28:33

In this episode, James talks with introvert sales expert and rapid growth coach, Matthew Pollard, about how introverts can thrive as entrepreneurs. You can download a free chapter of Matthew's books here. And visit here to download a free template to create your own unified message. Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke! If you love t…

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Entrepreneurs, please be kind to yourselves during mental health awareness month 11:24

2M ago11:24

11:24

In this episode, James shares ten ways to be kind to yourself during mental health awareness month and beyond. James referenced the article, Psychologists Are Sharing Everyday Habits That Can Help You Be Kinder To Yourself Once And For All, by Raven Ishak. Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke! If you love the podcast, please subscrib…

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Being kind is greater than being nice: Especially to entrepreneurs 13:22

3M ago13:22

13:22

In this episode, James rants about why being kind is better than being nice - especially to entrepreneurs. James shares this CNN article, Being a nice person is not the same as being kind. Why the difference is so important, by Jocelyn Solis-Moreira. Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke! If you love the podcast, please subscribe to i…

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No is a complete sentence. How to stop saying yes to everything and protect your boundaries. 14:40

3M ago14:40

14:40

In this episode, James talks with entrepreneurs who have struggled with saying "no" and shares ten ways to say no that might be comfortable for you. James shares this Better Up article, How To Say No To Others (And Why You Shouldn’t Feel Guilty), by Elizabeth Perry. James heard from founders Allison Byers, founder of Scroobious, and Jennifer Price,…

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Five important lessons for new entrepreneurs 16:56

3M ago16:56

16:56

In this episode, James shares five important lessons for new entrepreneurs. James discusses this Entrepreneur Magazine article, I Started My Business In My Mom's Basement at the Age of 17. Here are 5 Rules I Wish I Had Known, But Had to Learn the Hard Way, By Jon B. Becker. Here's the book James mentioned to help with your marriage or relationship,…

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Be encouraged if your business outcomes haven’t matched your efforts 15:13

3M ago15:13

15:13

In this episode, James endeavors to inspire you if you've been grinding on your business but haven't gotten the results you expect. James discusses this article, People who become successful later in life usually have these 10 unique strengths, by Ethan Sterling, on GlobalEnglishEditing.com. Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad joke by Ja…

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3 tips to use AI to make your job easier as an entrepreneur and why teaching 1,000 women how to use AI prompt engineering matters 19:47

4M ago19:47

19:47

In this episode, James talks with Liberty White about her new project, She Learns AI, to teach 1,000 women how to do AI prompt engineering. Plus she shares three AI prompts that can help you be more efficient/effective as an entrepreneur. Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad jokes! To get two free months of podcasting service on Libsyn, u…

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5 ways introverts can experience JOMO (the joy of missing out) 30:32

4M ago30:32

30:32

In this episode, James talks with Marie Roker-Jones about how introverts can tap into their super-power, the joy of missing out, or JOMO! Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad jokes! To get two free months of podcasting service on Libsyn, use code "PARENTS". If you love the podcast, please subscribe to it on your fave podcast player, rate …

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Is it risky playing it safe in life? 27:36

5M ago27:36

27:36

In this episode, Lavelle Smith Hall and James talk about regrets people have at the end of their lives and try to inspire you to live a life of no regrets! The conversation was inspired by an article, Top five regrets of the dying, By Susie Steiner, and by a chapter in James' book. Be sure to stick around to the end for the dad jokes! To get two fr…

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How do you know when it's time to pivot or shut down your startup? 18:23

5M ago18:23

18:23

In this episode, Lavelle Smith Hall was out of action, so you got stuck with James talking about how you know when it's time to shut down your startup or pivot. The conversation was inspired by an article, 5 Signs It’s Time to Quit (Or Pivot) Your Startup, By Rachel Greenberg. We heard from two friends of the podcast, Dana Fry, of Ujamaa Financial,…

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3 tips to use data for social impact with Camelback Ventures' Melvin Freeman 33:01

6M ago33:01

33:01

In this episode, James and Lavelle Smith Hall talk with Melvin Freeman, Director of Data and Strategy at Camelback Ventures about how to use data for social impact. We also talked about Camelback Ventures' upcoming application openings on Feb 5th for their $40K fellowship. You can learn more and apply here. James and Lavelle shared some important l…

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Wall Street Journal's Family and Tech columnist, Julie Jargon, discusses the toxic effect social media has on your kids 30:16

9M ago30:16

30:16

In this episode, James and Lavelle Smith Hall talk with the Wall Street Journal's Family & Tech columnist, Julie Jargon, about the negative impact social media has on our kids. And stick around for the end, as Julie uses technology to tell us a dad joke. To get two free months of podcasting service on Libsyn, use code "PARENTS". Please join us in c…

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Wefunder's Jonny Price shares how you can effectively execute a community fundraising round and raise money for your business 35:44

10M ago35:44

35:44

In this episode, James and Lavelle Smith Hall talk with Wefunder's self-proclaimed VP of Banter, Jonny Price, as he shares tips with you to execute your community fundraising round (AKA equity crowd-funding, which apparently is now a bad word). During the show, Jonny convinced James that he should spin up a Wefunder community round for his startup,…

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How to effectively use a virtual assistant and free up more of your time with TaJuanna Taylor of Bootstrap Dreams 27:19

10M ago27:19

27:19

In this episode, James and Lavelle Smith Hall help you learn how to effectively use a virtual assistant (VA) to free up more of your most precious asset, your time. They interviewed VA expert, TaJuanna Taylor, of Bootstrap Dreams to help you out. Here's a free VA onboarding checklist from TaJuanna. And stick around for the dad joke shenanigans! Dad…

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It's not personal. It's business. Or is it? 25:23

10M ago25:23

25:23

In this episode, James and Lavelle Smith Hall unpack the nuances of when and if you should take things personally as an entrepreneur. To do so, they got the help of a few entrepreneurial friends: Tamara Lucas, founder of a concierge service app, My Panda. Chelsea Elliott, founder of Somocom Lab, a social-emotional intelligence game for kids. Kimber…

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3 tips to help you thrive as an ADHD founder + An adorable dad joke from Entrepreneur Magazine Editor-In-Chief, Jason Feifer 25:59

11M ago25:59

25:59

In this episode, James and Lavelle Smith Hall, share an interview James did with ADHD Executive Coach, Brett Green. Brett gives us three tips to help us thrive as entrepreneurs with ADHD. Stick around for the adorable dad joke with Jason Feifer, Entrepreneur Magazine Editor-In-Chief, and his four-year-old son. To get two free months of podcasting s…

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3 tips to help you find a co-founder + Seth Godin shares a dad joke! 31:34

11M ago31:34

31:34

In this episode, James and Lavelle Smith Hall, share three tips to find a co-founder and to manage that important relationship, and they got some help from their friends: Erica Harris: Co-founder of MOMLogics William Ward: Founder of Flexie Marketing legend, Seth Godin, shared a dad joke with us - listen to see if Lavelle liked the joke or if she h…

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Resilience: How can entrepreneurs get more of it? 25:47

11M ago25:47

25:47

In this episode, James and Lavelle Smith Hall, discuss what resilience is and how entrepreneurs can get more of it. The hosts relied on this article to drive the conversation: Five Science-Backed Strategies to Build Resilience When the road gets rocky, what do you do? BY KIRA M. NEWMAN, The Greater Good Magazine at Berkley University To get two fre…

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How Alec Borenstein Strikes a Balance Between Work and Family as a Lawyer 21:20

11M ago21:20

21:20

Alec R. Borenstein is an Estate Planning Attorney at Pashman Stein Walder Hayden, where he advises business owners and individuals on trusts and estates, corporate and business law, and commercial real estate. He specializes in drafting wills and trusts, including revocable, grantor, and charitable trusts. Alec also provides guidance on business an…

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Merging Immigration Law, Civic Leadership, and Family Values With Michael Wildes 51:59

11M ago51:59

51:59

Michael Wildes is the Managing Partner of Wildes & Weinberg, P.C., a firm specializing exclusively in the practice of US immigration and nationality law. Established in 1960 by his father, the firm covers all areas of US immigration law and has represented a distinguished domestic and international clientele, including former First Lady Melania Tru…

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How to avoid startup ecosystem burnout 21:41

12M ago21:41

21:41

In this episode, James and his new co-host, Lavelle Smith Hall, discuss how to avoid startup ecosystem burnout, and they got some help from their friends: Sharonda Davis - Founder of The Huddle DAO And Denise Calixte - Founder of Easy Oat Burgers To get two free months of podcasting service on Libsyn, use code "PARENTS". You know we LOVE dad jokes.…

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Advocacy and Action in Maternity Care With Fran Schwartz 52:28

12M ago52:28

52:28

Fran Schwartz is the Founder and CEO of Integral Healthcare for Women, a consulting company providing services to clients in developing new or managing established midwifery programs and birth centers nationwide. With decades of executive management experience in ob-gyn, midwifery, and birth center providers, Fran brings unparalleled expertise to b…

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Should overlooked founders try to raise venture capital? 24:29

12M ago24:29

24:29

In this episode, James introduces his new co-host, Lavelle Smith Hall, and the duo asks the question: if all overlooked founders combined are only going to raise less than 10% of VC funding, should they even try? To tackle this conundrum, we got the help of a few of our friends: Kimberly Evans: Founder of Just Her Ridesare, a service for women ride…

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ParentPreneur: Achieving Balance Between Business and Family With Amanda Abbou 17:58

12M ago17:58

17:58

Amanda Abbou is a Real Estate Agent at Signature Realty New Jersey. As the daughter of two New Jersey real estate attorneys, she was immersed in the industry from an early age, developing a strong foundation in real estate law before transitioning to the business side. With over a decade of experience in the field, Amanda is a skilled negotiator wi…

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Repositioning for Strategic Success in Career and Life With Niraj Chhabra of Sidebar Advisors 48:45

1y ago48:45

48:45

Niraj Chhabra is the Managing Director of SideBar Advisors, a financial services firm that provides customized wealth management plans for attorneys. Before launching the firm in 2022, he was a Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial, concentrating on clients in the legal profession with a focus on family finances, tax and estate strategies, re…

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Navigating Life, Loss, and Legal Success With Jill Spielberg 43:21

1y ago43:21

43:21

Jill Spielberg is the Director and Partner-in-Charge of the Family and Matrimonial Law department at Abrams Fensterman, LLP, a full-service law firm providing quality counsel, innovative solutions, and personalized service to diverse clients. With a background of 13 years in the field, Jill specializes in high-net-worth matrimonial cases and high-c…

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Streamlining Business Operations To Achieve Work-Life Balance With Adam Goldschmiedt 55:43

1y ago55:43

55:43

Adam Goldschmiedt is a business coach and Professional EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) Implementer at EOS Worldwide, a business management toolkit used by over 190,000 thriving firms to clarify, simplify, and achieve their vision. With over 20 years of experience in helping entrepreneurs, Adam empowers businesses with the tools to bust throu…

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Behind the Scenes of Community Journalism With Moshe Kinderlehrer 51:55

1y ago51:55

51:55

Moshe Kinderlehrer is the Publisher and Co-Founder of The Jewish Link of New Jersey, an extensive regional newspaper and media group serving the Jewish community. After nearly 20 years of serving in the nonprofit and fundraising field, he pivoted to the media industry and launched his first newspaper in 2013, The Jewish Link of Bergen County. This …

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Climbing the Ladder of Broadway Success With Jane Bergère 48:58

1y ago48:58

48:58

Jane Bergère is the President of Jane Bergère Productions. She is a multiple Tony Awards and Olivier Award-winning producer with a diverse career spanning from acting to artistic direction and producing. Jane began her career as an actress, gracing the stages of Broadway and performing in regional theater and television. Subsequently, she assumed t…

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Cracking the Code of Rapid Business Expansion With Jacob Guttman 46:43

1y ago46:43

46:43

Jacob Guttman is the CEO of Nail It Handyman, a renowned company specializing in small handyman tasks serving residential and commercial clients across the tri-state area and beyond. With a rich background as a general contractor and a comprehensive understanding of the construction industry, he identified an untapped niche for dedicated handyman s…

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Discipline and Harmony in Work and Life With Hugo Alves 57:08

1y ago57:08

57:08

Hugo Alves is the Director of Acquisitions, Dispositions, and Client Relations at Prawdzik Properties, a New Jersey-based home builder specializing in high-end custom home builds and remodels. Before this, he held key roles as the General Manager and Market Service Director for a Fortune 500 company, where he oversaw financial operations and human …

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Entrepreneurship, Burnout, and Embracing Life’s Transitions With Theresa Cifali 48:11

1y ago48:11

48:11

Theresa Cifali is the CEO and Founder of Daily Achievers LLC, a platform dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and business owners enhance their productivity. With more than three decades of entrepreneurial experience, Theresa has built four successful businesses, amassing a wealth of knowledge and insights on the intricacies of running and scaling a …

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Embracing Change and Growth in Business and Family With David Ostreicher 52:11

1y ago52:11

52:11

David Ostreicher is the President of The Brookview Companies and has played a pivotal role in expanding the company's portfolio of multifamily real estate acquisitions and developments. With over $350 million invested across the United States, Brookview has seen significant growth under David's leadership. Before founding Brookview, David gained va…

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Mastering Nonprofit Success and Motherhood With Rachel Cyrulnik 38:41

1y ago38:41

38:41

Rachel Cyrulnik is the Founder and Principal of RAISE Nonprofit Advisors, a consulting firm dedicated to helping nonprofits grow and thrive. With over a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector, Rachel specializes in fundraising strategy, business development, and campaign management. Rachel's extensive experience in leadership positions at Yes…

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Leading by Example and Making Time for Family With Mark Schwartz 39:35

1y ago39:35

39:35

Mark (Mendy) Schwartz is the President of New York Water Management, a full-service real estate consulting firm that helps properties in New York City save money on water billing, property tax abatements, and more. He was the former Deputy Mayor of Teaneck, a Co-publisher of The Jewish Link of New Jersey, and a self-made entrepreneur. Mendy has aff…

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Part 2: Tying Your Goals With Your Values With Jonathan Steingraber 38:40

1y ago38:40

38:40

Jonathan Steingraber is the COO & President at Signature Realty NJ, which offers luxury real estate brokerage services. Starting off as an intern at CT Homes LLC, known for being on the hit TV show Flip This House on A&E, he quickly proved more valuable than an intern and became the marketing director. Jonathan created a business model for the educ…

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Part 1: Finding Motivation and Building a Support System With Jonathan Steingraber 36:54

1y ago36:54

36:54

Jonathan Steingraber is the COO & President at Signature Realty NJ, which offers luxury real estate brokerage services. Starting off as an intern at CT Homes LLC, known for being on the hit TV show Flip This House on A&E, he quickly proved more valuable than an intern and became the marketing director. Jonathan created a business model for the educ…

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Succeeding as a City Police Chief and a Dedicated Family Man With Chief Giacomo Sacca 42:44

1+ y ago42:44

42:44

Chief Giacomo Sacca is the Chief of Police for the City of Elizabeth and is responsible for all police operations. He is a highly experienced law enforcement professional with 28 years of experience and an impressive track record in crisis management, tactical operations, criminal intelligence, and emergency management. In addition to his role as a…

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Building a Career in Animal Care With Darcy Del Castillo 44:39

1+ y ago44:39

44:39

Darcy Del Castillo is the Director of Traveling 4 Paws Rescue. With over 20 years of experience in the animal welfare industry, Darcy has worked as a vet tech, foster, rescuer, shelter manager and evaluator, animal control officer, animal cruelty task force member, and animal advocate. She has also assisted in training police officers and Union Cou…

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Business and Estate Planning Lessons for Building a Legacy With Joseph Goldman 45:00

1+ y ago45:00

45:00

Joseph L. Goldman is a Co-chair of the Trusts & Estates practice at Pashman Stein Walder Hayden. He focuses on estate planning and administration, business succession planning, and business transactional matters. Joseph leverages his 35+ years of experience in business transactions and agreements to counsel closely held business owners on planning,…

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Building a Successful Career and a Happy Family With Cathy Haddad 37:59

1+ y ago37:59

37:59

Cathy Haddad is a highly experienced mortgage professional with 20 years of expertise in the industry. She has consistently ranked in the top 100 loan originators, representing the top 1% of the country for the past nine years. Cathy has funded over $250 million in closed volume year after year, helping more than 590 clients each year. She helps fi…

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Balancing Work and Life To Find Fulfillment With Alec Borenstein and Amanda Abbou 19:11

1+ y ago19:11

19:11

Alec R. Borenstein and Amanda Abbou are brother and sister entrepreneurs. Alec is a Business and Estate Planning Attorney at Pashman Stein Walder Hayden, and Amanda is an Agent Partner with Signature Realty New Jersey, a real estate brokerage with five branches throughout the state. Together host Family Hustle Podcast, where they interview other bu…

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What Comes First, Sales or Marketing? 18:14

1+ y ago18:14

18:14

In this episode, Mario and James debate what comes first, sales or marketing, what do you think? If you’re feeling the podcast, please subscribe on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. You know we LOVE dad jokes. Submit your dad joke here and it might get featured on the show! P.S. If you're …

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Make Your Mess Your Message While Running A Business With Your Spouse 20:40

1+ y ago20:40

20:40

In this episode, Mario and James talk about how Mario's messy experience starting his business impacted his relationship with his wife who is also his business partner. If you’re feeling the podcast, please subscribe on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. You know we LOVE dad jokes. Submit y…

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Two books to help you be a better founder and human 12:54

1+ y ago12:54

12:54

In this episode, Mario and James talk about two of James' favorite books that he thinks can help you turbo-charge your marketplace-based business and help you be a more effective giver. If you’re feeling the podcast, please subscribe on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. You know we LOVE da…

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To Hell With Ageism 20:54

2y ago20:54

20:54

In this episode, Mario and James are big mad about people who are ageists and they discuss why you are more likely to be successful as an entrepreneur until the age of sixty. Sixty! If you’re feeling the podcast, please subscribe on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. You know we LOVE dad jo…

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Stop Majoring In The Minors 20:03

2y ago20:03

20:03

In this episode, Mario and James tell you how to focus on what's important so you can stop majoring in the minors. If you’re feeling the podcast, please subscribe on your fave podcast player, rate it, and leave a review. Also, please share it on social media. You know we LOVE dad jokes. Submit your dad joke here and it might get featured on the sho…

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090: The 6 Levers of Leverage 22:35

2y ago22:35

22:35

The best way for entrepreneurs with kids ("Parentpreneurs") to build the life and business of their dreams... is by utilizing leverage. Leverage allows you to have an exponentially greater outcome or result compared to the level of work or effort. In this episode, I reveal the 6 levers of leverage and give examples of each. This was part of a live …

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