Best Alex Polo Podcasts (2024)

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Simone Biles, Mental Health And Life As An Olympic Doc With Dr. Marcy Faustin 20:44

1M ago20:44

20:44

Being bored at the Olympics is a good thing if you're Dr. Marcy Faustin. Faustin is a co-head team physician for USA women's gymnastics. Paris will be her second Olympics. The delayed Tokyo Games were her first Olympic experience. She thought protecting her athletes from COVID-19 and injury would be her main challenge. Instead, she found herself th…

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3-Time Olympian Alex Obert Aims For Gold In Olympic Water Polo 26:51

1M ago26:51

26:51

Experience matters. And, it may be the U.S. men's water polo team's greatest asset heading into Paris. Ten of the 13 guys on the roster competed on the Tokyo Olympic team, including three-time Olympian Alex Obert. "There is a huge difference between your first Olympics and your second Olympics, the kind of nerves just knowing what you're going to g…

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Race Walker Robyn Stevens Is Back On Track For Paris Olympics 27:41

2M ago27:41

27:41

Robyn Stevens walks faster than most people run and is on track to make her second Olympic Team. Stevens is the fastest female race walker in the country. Growing up in Vacaville, she said a high school track coach suggested she try race walking. Stevens did and instantly fell in love with the sport. "It's super technical it's what drew me to it," …

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Liz Plosser Takes Olympians From Grit To Glam 23:47

2M ago23:47

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From grit to glam. Women's Health is celebrating female athletes with its first-ever Olympics issue. Liz Plosser is the editor-in-chief of Women's Health magazine. The July-August issue is a global celebration of women's sports and athletes and spans 10 editions of the magazine worldwide. "We really wanted to focus on women who would share their st…

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Hiding From The Sun While Searching For Gold With Keana Hunter 15:16

2M ago15:16

15:16

Keana Hunter spends most of her day upside down, trying to avoid getting kicked in the head while hiding from the sun. And she wouldn't have it any other way. The 20-year-old first-time Olympian will represent Team USA at the Paris Olympics this summer. Team USA hasn't qualified in the Olympic artistic team event since 2008. It last medaled in the …

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Finding Balance With Diver Katrina Young 15:31

2M ago15:31

15:31

Katrina Young has unfinished business and she wants to get it done in Paris. The two-time Olympic diver will compete in the U.S. Olympic Diving Trials in Knoxville, Tennessee, from June 17-23. She'll compete in both solo and synchronized events. Katrina grew up in the Pacific Northwest, graduated from the University of Florida with a music degree i…

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Leading With Gratitude Is A Golden Strategy For Maggie Steffens 18:14

3M ago18:14

18:14

They say good things come in threes. Maggie Steffens hopes they come in fours. Steffens is the team captain for the U.S. Olympic Women's Water Polo Team. The team has won three straight Olympic gold medals. Winning a fourth would make history as no team, men's or women's, has won four straight gold medals. We caught up with Steffens and her team at…

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45-Year-Old Bill May Makes History In Artistic Swimming 16:09

3M ago16:09

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35 years is a long time to wait for a dream. But Bill May says it's worth it. Bill was 10 years old when he started artistic swimming. He fell in love with the sport and dreamed of going to the Olympics. "Every time someone would tell me no, I'd say watch me. You're going to see me at the Olympic Games. You're going to tell me no and I'm going to s…

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Beach Volleyball Duo Theo Brunner, Trevor Crabb on How To Get Along With Anyone 21:32

3M ago21:32

21:32

A trip to Paris would be the ultimate revenge after getting dumped for Theo Brunner and Trevor Crabb. Both are veteran beach volleyball players and both got dumped last year by their prior partners. The timing couldn't have been worse. Crabb says it often takes three to four years of playing with a partner to create the kind of chemistry it takes t…

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Zen And The Art Of Rowing With Michelle Sechser 29:57

3M ago29:57

29:57

The girls in the boat are heading to Paris and Folsom's Michelle Sechser has Lake Natoma to thank. Sechser is a two-time Olympic rower in lightweight double sculls. She fell in love with the sport at age 14 after following her older sister to Capital Crew. That rowing club is based at the Sacramento State Aquatic Center on Lake Natoma and has produ…

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Shooter Sagen Maddalena Takes Aim At Gold 27:07

3M ago27:07

27:07

Sagen Maddalena has a literal shot at gold this summer at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Maddalena is a two-time Olympic shooter and will compete in two air rifle events at the summer games. She grew up in Groveland, California. She was homeschooled in the small mountain town and was introduced to her sport through a 4-H gun safety class. She got …

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'All in Stride' With Olympic Author Johanna Garton 17:10

4M ago17:10

17:10

The American dream and the Olympic dream collide in Johanna Garton's new book, "All in Stride." All in Stride: A Journey in Running, Courage and the Search for the American Dream is about Olympian Shadrack Kipchirchir and his wife, Sgt. Elvin Kibet, two American professional runners. Both competed in February's U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. Shadrac…

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Kali Wilding Finds Olympic Inspiration At Home 22:46

4M ago22:46

22:46

Kali Wilding and Shelley Oates-Wilding are on the ultimate Olympic mother-daughter road trip that hopefully ends in Paris. Kali is one of Team USA's top sprint kayakers. Shelley is a two-time Olympian for Team Australia and the current U.S. National Coach in canoe-kayak. Kali grew up in Hawaii surrounded by water and her mother's Olympic legacy. Bu…

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FIVE WITH FITZ: Riley Loos 6:09

5M ago6:09

6:09

Get to know Olympic hopeful gymnast Riley Loos as he tumbles with Fitz through a round of FIVE WITH FITZ. Five rapid fire questions with a bonus question.By dyingtoask

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Gymnast Riley Loos Tumbles Toward Paris With Stanford Accountability 25:22

5M ago25:22

25:22

Stanford alum Riley Loos hopes to put some Cardinal red into the red, white and blue for Team USA at the Paris Olympics this summer. Loos graduated from Stanford in 2023 and has stayed on in Palo Alto to train with his former college team and Stanford head men's gymnastics coach Thom Glielmi. Nearly half the U.S. Men's National Gymnastics Team has …

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MEET THE TEAM: Jason Newton 28:56

5M ago28:56

28:56

Jason Newton may be a newbie to Olympic coverage. But his hometown already knows how to support someone at the Olympics. Jason is an evening news anchor at WBAL-TV in Baltimore, hometown of Olympic swimming legend Michael Phelps. Jason is also a native of Baltimore. And while his wingspan isn't as broad as Phelps, his knowledge of all things Olympi…

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MEET THE TEAM: Fletcher Mackel 26:50

5M ago26:50

26:50

Imagine having a stunt double at work. Fletcher Mackel basically does in his role as a sports anchor at WDSU-TV. That's because the guy often sitting next to him on the anchoring desk doing the news is his identical twin brother Travers. The Brothers Mackel have share a lot of experiences together. They grew up playing baseball in New Orleans. Both…

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Should Team USA Ditch the Olympic Trials Process? 26:38

6M ago26:38

26:38

Team USA will rely on an Olympic Trials process to pick most of its 2024 Summer Olympic Team. But for how much longer? Some worry it's not sustainable to stage "mini-Olympics" in host cities to select athletes due to rising costs and expectations. Freelance writer Erin Strout raises the issue in her most recent article for Outside Online where she …

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FIVE WITH FITZ: Fiona O'Keeffe 3:10

6M ago3:10

3:10

Check out FIVE WITH FITZ with Olympic marathoner Fiona O'Keeffe. Five rapid fire questions with Team USA's speediest female marathoner.By dyingtoask

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MEET THE TEAM: Mike "Domi" Domalaog 19:35

6M ago19:35

19:35

If the Olympics gave out a medal for fan geekdom, Mike "Domi" Domalaog would get gold every time. Domi, as he's known around KCRA 3 and the Hearst Olympic Team, is an encyclopedia of all things Citius, Altius, Fortius, Communiter. (That's the Olympic motto: Faster, Higher, Stronger-Together if you were not blessed with FOUR YEARS of high school Lat…

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Road to Paris Olympic Trailer 0:42

6M ago0:42

0:42

Season 11 of the Dying to Ask podcast is here and it's giving us Emily in Paris vibes. We're heading to the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics! In our Season 11 trailer, Deirdre Fitzpatrick has a look at what to expect over the next few months as we highlight athletes, coaches and all those behind the scenes who support Team USA.…

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Second Acts and Taylor Swift With NFL legend Steve Young 11:07

7M ago11:07

11:07

From touchdowns to acquisitions — NFL legend Steve Young's second act may be more exhausting than his former career. Young was a quarterback for 15 seasons, primarily with the San Francisco 49ers. He's a two-time MVP (1992/1994), and he's a three-time Super Bowl winner. But Young says he started working on his post-retirement plans long before he l…

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3 Ways Going Outside Improves Your Health 9:46

7M ago9:46

9:46

Feeling blah? Head outside. Mother Nature may be the ultimate mood booster. Science has long backed the health benefits of the great outdoors. Spending time outdoors impacts your physical and emotional health. Going outside can fight depression and lower blood pressure. Feel cranky after a long day indoors at school or work? A 10 minutes walk outsi…

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3 Ways To OWN 2024 10:41

8M ago10:41

10:41

New year, new you? Why not? The calendar change is a great time for a habit refresh. This week I'm sharing three things I'm doing this year to capture the spirit of a fresh start while also reflecting on the people who enriched my 2023. Ready to kick your year into gear? Mentioned during this episode: Get motivated with entrepreneur Jesse Itzler. P…

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4 Ways To Take A Brain Break 18:22

8M ago18:22

18:22

Overwhelmed this holiday season? Try a brain break. It's my secret to doing all the things and trying to be in the moment while I'm doing them. A brain break is the act of giving yourself a mental time out. That mental rest can boost your mood, increase productivity and make life more enjoyable. In this episode, we'll identify how to spot your nogg…

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Find Scholarship Money With Bold.org 31:21

8M ago31:21

31:21

What do Terry Crews, Dwyane Wade and MMA star Cat Zingano have in common? They're giving away money on bold.org. The site is a go-to for college students to win scholarship money to pay for school. Dror Liebenthal is bold.org's founder and CEO. The site's goal is to match people and organizations who want to give away scholarship money with student…

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How NOT To Catch A Cold With ’Hamilton’ Star Darnell Abraham 36:39

9M ago36:39

36:39

Sick of being sick? A "Hamilton" musical star won't miss his shot when it comes to boosting immunity. Darnell Abraham is starring in the international touring show as George Washington. Abraham may play a founding father but he also doubles as a wellness guru when it comes to health. He's sharing the health hacks that keep him on stage night after …

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Stop Work Drama in 3 Steps With Richard Birke 27:28

9M ago27:28

27:28

Sick of work drama? You can diffuse most conflicts with three simple steps. Richard Birke is the senior vice president of JAMS Institute, a conflict resolution company. He's a master mediator. Things have to be really bad before he heads into a workplace and usually the goal is to avoid litigation. But we all deal with conflict in our lives. Maybe …

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The Whole Story with Ashia Amavè 36:11

9M ago36:11

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Branding expert Ashia Amavé shares how showing up as your full, authentic self serves community. For our last episode of Season 3 — wowza! — we sit down with personal brand expert Ashia Amavé. She shares why it’s important to both your career and your community to show up as your whole self and blows our minds by describing the personal brand as yo…

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How Gratitude Makes You Happier 24:45

9M ago24:45

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Gratitude is an attitude. And, it might be the easiest way to boost your happiness. This week, we're revisiting the role gratitude plays in our physical and mental health. The holidays are a great time to hit a "reset" and reflect on what's really important in your life. My colleague Edie Lambert just produced an incredible story on the science of …

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No One Struggles Alone: Community Strategist Laura Zug 34:16

9M ago34:16

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It’s hard out there for an entrepreneur — but it doesn’t have to be hard and lonely. That’s the perspective of our next guest, Laura Zug, who works tirelessly to help her clients strategically and organically build community. In short, she helps people find, communicate and nurture their biggest fans. In this episode, we dig into the many aspects o…

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How To Be A Genius With Biographer Walter Isaacson 14:03

9M ago14:03

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Here's a genius move. Immerse yourself in a few more interests and watch yourself grow intellectually. That's the advice from biographer Walter Isaacson. And he should know as he's often considered the genius biographer. Isaacson is a bestselling author. He's written biographies about people including Leonardo da Vinci, Benjamin Franklin, Albert Ei…

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There’s No Place Like (a Juniper) Home with Valerie Gangas 28:56

9M ago28:56

28:56

Valerie Gangas, author and founder of Juniper Holiday + Home on creating experiences through hospitality and community. Simply put: Valerie Gangas is a powerhouse. She owns and runs 50 — soon to be 100! — short-term rental properties through Juniper Holiday + Home, and she’s also penned two amazing books on life, empowerment and spirituality. (In D…

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Avoid Holiday Stress With This Fall Organization Hack 30:43

9M ago30:43

30:43

Move over spring cleaning. Fall organization may have an even bigger impact on mindset, stress levels and happiness. Kim Salisbury is a personal organizer and the creator of Home Method Co. She says a lot of people get a burst of energy when the cooler weather starts. She recommends using that energy to get your house ready before the holiday seaso…

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Circle of Trust: Sarah Greisdorf and Sam Zelitch of Squarespace Circle 40:22

10M ago40:22

40:22

The duo behind the vibrant network talks about why community matters. In this episode of No Surprises, we add to the nesting dolls of the season — the community of people who have recorded our podcast about community — with Sarah Greisdorf and Sam Zelitch. This dynamic duo helms Squarespace Circle, a network of Squarespace creatives, designers and …

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Detoxing ’A to Z’ With Author Sophia Ruan Gushee 31:29

10M ago31:29

31:29

Sophia Ruan Gushee is one of the least toxic people you'll meet. That's probably because she wrote the book on it. She's the author of "The A to Z of D-Toxing" and the host of the Practical Nontoxic Living podcast. But Sophia isn't a scientist and didn't study harmful plastics in school. Becoming a mom for the first time forced her to look at her e…

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Strength in Numbers with Christy Price and Will Myers 33:52

10M ago33:52

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As two of our favorite Squarespace community members, we love to sit down with Will Myers and Christy Price, whether in person at Circle Day or logging on from far-off locales like Texas (Christy) and Italy (Will). Cue the wanderlust! In this edition of No Surprises, Kelsey and Mal talk to these Squarespace leaders about their individual skill sets…

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4 ways to jumpstart motivation when you’re just not feeling it 10:58

10M ago10:58

10:58

Have something you need to do but can't find the motivation? Join the club. Sometimes it's just hard to get yourself going, even if you're normally a disciplined person. It's normal and it's really annoying! This week, we're looking at where motivation comes from and why it's hard to jumpstart sometimes. And we have a 4 step action plan to fire up …

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Diving Into ’Victory In The Pool’ With Bill George 41:32

10M ago41:32

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This summer, Paris will become the second city to host three summer Olympics. This week, we're merging history and the Olympics on the "Dying to Ask" podcast. Bill George is the author of a new book called "Victory in the Pool." Decades before Team USA celebrated names like Michael Phelps and Katie Ledecky, Sacramento was the center of U.S. swimmin…

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Joy Ride: Kristin C. Lewis of United Airlines 28:01

10M ago28:01

28:01

The community engagement expert talks global giving — and taking care of yourself along the way. Kristin Lewis’s career journey starts over pancakes — as many great journeys do — and follows a twist-y path to United Airlines, where as Senior Manager of Global Community Engagement and Partnership, Kristin manages the brand’s non-profit portfolio, in…

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John Legend’s ’Twin’ Talakai Seizes The Moment 8:37

11M ago8:37

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As doppelgangers go, Talakai is the ultimate winner. And now he can credit his likeness for his latest opportunity. Talakai is a 34-year-old singer from Sacramento. He turned chairs with his rendition of Sam Smith's "Stay With Me" during the blind auditions on "The Voice." Then, he turned heads with his uncanny resemblance to judge John Legend. “Wa…

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A Career in Community: Max Pete of SuperHi 28:46

11M ago28:46

28:46

As both Community Lead for the education platform and in his everyday life Max Pete is all about bringing people together. You know how there’s that person who you keep intersecting with on your career path? For Kelsey, that’s Max Pete. As two people in the Squarespace design and tech space, their work has woven along their respective journeys, con…

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The Social Networker: Lindsay Pinchuk of Dear FoundHer 35:08

11M ago35:08

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Marketing guru Lindsey Pinchuk on how a community-centered approach leads to success. Community is so hot right now — but it’s always been a part of Lindsey Pinchuk’s ethos. From her very first business to her current work as creator of Dear FoundHer, building and cultivating community is central to everything she does. Meaning that she’s a communi…

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On Video: Meagan Allers of Marco Polo 34:20

11M ago34:20

34:20

The head of community and partnerships talks growth, change and connection She’s the person who brings people together for an app that’s designed to bring people together — meaning that Meagan Allers is basically always thinking about community. The way it grows, contracts, changes and evolves, but how at its root it always comes back to one thing:…

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The Power Of a Beginner’s Mindset 12:29

11M ago12:29

12:29

What if I told you the key to personal growth could be forgetting everything you know? It's called a beginner's mind, and it's worth mastering. It's the idea of approaching something with a 100% fresh perspective or like you've never done it before. Do you remember the thrill of riding a bike? How about learning to read? Speaking another language a…

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Launch Day: David Alex of Launch Happy 36:01

11M ago36:01

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The founder of the Squarespace hub and SEO agency talks building and nourishing community. “True growth comes in community, when there are people pushing you forward.” It’s this quote that makes David Alex not only one of our very favorite collaborators, but the perfect guest for our first episode of No Surprises Season 3, which focuses on communit…

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Why We All Want Glowy Skin With Elise Hu, Author Of ’Flawless’ 26:51

12M ago26:51

26:51

The Korean Wave continues and it's coming after your pores. Korean exports of beauty products have surpassed smartphones. Elise Hu is the author of "Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital." Hu is a journalist and podcaster who currently is the host of "Ted Talks Daily." Flawless is inspired by her years working as an NPR b…

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’Growing Up In Public’ With Author Dr. Devorah Heitner 51:22

12M ago51:22

51:22

Growing up on the internet may not be as bad as we thought. The first generation of kids exposed to a fully digital childhood is coming of age. Their childhoods have been radically different than their parents' childhoods. That's led a lot of parents to instinctively want to control kids' access to things like screen time and social media by instal…

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4 Habits To Set Your kid (And Yourself) Up For School Success 27:01

1y ago27:01

27:01

It's back to school time and that means back to anxiety for a lot of families. But four easy tips could lessen stress for kids and parents. Jenn Curtis is an educational consultant, the founder of FutureWise, and co-author of "The Parent Compass." She says back to school stress is normal. But, going into the school year with a plan can help. The sc…

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Launch Party 23:21

1y ago23:21

23:21

In this minisode — the last episode of Season 2 — Mallory settles into the interviewer’s chair, as she asks Kelsey about her book, “Squarespace from Signup to Launch,” and her new collaboration course with education platform SuperHi. Kelsey shares the book’s origin story and discusses how she wrote the book she wanted to write, making deadlines, an…

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