Best Kristen Espinosa Podcasts (2024)

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Discover The Difference with Landon Donovan 1:14:16

2d ago1:14:16

1:14:16

On this week’s episode of Discover the Difference, hosts Jamie and Gabe, along with guest host Matt Clark, sit down with soccer legend Landon Donovan. Dive deep into Landon’s life as he reflects on his illustrious career, the true meaning of success and his journey overcoming mental health challenges. Hear his insightful thoughts on the profound in…

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Discover The Difference with Dr. Cindy McGovern 46:26

27d ago46:26

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In this week’s episode, we catch up with Dr. Cindy McGovern, famously known as “The First Lady of Sales.” She is celebrated for transforming the popular sales acronym ABC (Always Be Closing) to Always Be Curious, emphasizing the role of curiosity in achieving success. This philosophy strongly resonates with us at C3, as we apply it both in our prof…

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Discover The Difference with Rob Sweetman 1:10:35

1M ago1:10:35

1:10:35

Tune in to this week’s episode of Discover the Difference with Rob Sweetman. Rob's journey is one of remarkable resilience, overcoming personal setbacks and the heart-wrenching loss of loved ones. He shares his story of becoming a commercial insurance broker before embarking on his path as a Navy SEAL at the cutoff age of 28. Today, Rob channels hi…

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Discover the Difference with Elisabeth Cardiello 1:17:04

2M ago1:17:04

1:17:04

Get ready for an energizing episode of Discover the Difference with our dynamic guest, Elizabeth Cardiello. Known for her boundless curiosity and infectious energy, Elizabeth is not just a TedX speaker but also the visionary founder of Caffè Unimatic, a unique coffee company that gained fame in a Netflix docuseries. In this episode, we delve into E…

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Discover the Difference: The Season 3 Recap 27:54

2M ago27:54

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Hosts Jamie Reid and Gabe Erle take a look back at the Season 3 highlights of Discover the Difference with special guest Wayne Partello from CUENTO. Get ready for our first guest of Season 4 on May 23!By C3 Risk & Insurance Services

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BONUS EPISODE with Dave Sanderson 27:49

10M ago27:49

27:49

For this exciting bonus episode of Discover The Difference, Jamie and Gabe sit down with the most interesting man you will ever meet, Dave Sanderson. Dave is an inspirational survivor, author, and nationally sought-after leadership speaker. Learn more about his incredible career and how he continues to help people make a difference in how they do b…

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Discover the Difference with Christian Espinosa 52:04

11M ago52:04

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We have a treat for the final episode of Season 3. C3's Lindsay Bonfiglio joins Gabe as they chat with Christian Espinoza - a former Air Force veteran, author of the book "The Smartest Person in The Room," and a cybersecurity expert. On the surface his accomplishments of completing two of the seven highest summits in the world and competing in 24 I…

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Discover the Difference with Tez Steinberg 46:44

11M ago46:44

46:44

On Discover the Difference, we hear a lot of amazing stories, but this week we meet Tez Steinberg who holds the distinction of being the first person to row from California to Hawaii. The journey took 71 days and 2,700 miles of sleep deprivation, strenuous exercise, wildlife encounters and sheer perseverance. Sparked by a bout of depression and com…

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Episode 10: Cutting the Tie: When Relationships Devalue Your Brand 37:05

11M ago37:05

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In episode 10, Mark teaches Kristen the very tough concept of “spring cleaning” our relationships and the theoretical pruning of relationships that aren’t supporting you becoming your best self and achieving your goals. He discusses WHO to cut out, HOW to do it, and defines the difference between “toxic” relationships and relationships that aren’t …

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Discover the Difference with Dr Kristen Willeumier 1:03:20

11M ago1:03:20

1:03:20

For episode 8, we chat with Dr Kristen Willeumier who is a neuroscientist best known for her book, Biohack Your Brain. She explores the most impactful changes for enhanced brain health to keep it in optimal condition throughout every phase of life. A topic past guests, Joe Laude and Nick Hardwick, also appreciate. Throughout her career, Kristen stu…

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Episode 9: Brand Ownership & Viewing Yourself as a Stock 27:56

12M ago27:56

27:56

How many hours a week do you spend working on your own brand vs. working on someone else’s? In episode 9, we talk about ownership and how maintaining ownership over yourself and your brand can be the difference between a powerful or a powerless life. Mark shows us how to view ourselves as a stock and how just the simplest things can increase or dec…

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Discover the Difference with Joe Laude 56:53

12M ago56:53

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Joe Laude exemplifies what it means to live a life of service, resilience, and purpose. In episode 7 of Discover the Difference, Joe takes us through his remarkable journey – from his childhood calling to the military, to the heart-wrenching Afghanistan evacuation. As the founder of Operations Allies Refuge (OAR), Joe focuses on supporting veterans…

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Episode 8: Systems of Value & Harnessing Your Weaknesses as Superpowers 26:49

12M ago26:49

26:49

In episode 8, Mark and Kristen discuss systems of value and how traditional systems, like the toxic patriarchy, have given us a biased view of our own worth. Mark shows us how to create our OWN valuation system, based on your tangible and intangible assets. Kristen shares how something as simple as changing how you introduce yourself can make a hug…

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Discover the Difference with Scott Mann 1:20:45

1y ago1:20:45

1:20:45

During episode 6, Jamie and Gabe chat with New York Times best-selling author Scott Mann. He's a 3X TedX speaker and now a playwright focused on storytelling through the lens of our heroic warfighters in America. Scott takes us through the journey of his life where he experienced the lowest of lows and the highest of highs. You're going to learn so…

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Discover the Difference with Frank Shamrock 1:07:13

1y ago1:07:13

1:07:13

For episode 5, Jamie and Gabe chat with legendary UFC fighter Frank Shamrock. You may know Frank as a UFC Champion or a Strikeforce founder of MMA, but you may not know the backstory of how he overcome adversity, childhood setbacks and 23 felonies before he was able to achieve his success. Frank's story is unique, inspiring, and one you won't want …

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Episode 7: Why Toxic Productivity Hurts You & How To Maximize Your VALUE 30:45

1y ago30:45

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In this episode, we DEEP dive on toxic productivity and flip the script on that well-known phrase "work smarter, not harder" into "work less, and add more VALUE." Mark shows us how to tackle what you want differently, highlighting the value only YOU can bring to the table. Kristen shares a story of how toxic productivity and chasing perfectionism h…

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Episode 6: The Brand of YOU and Harnessing Your Power 28:01

1y ago28:01

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Does the idea of "power" make you cringe? In this first episode of our 5 episode series on power, Mark shows us how to change our mindset on "power", how to gain more autonomy over your life, and how to begin viewing yourself as a BRAND, rather than as a job title or a service. We share examples of how powerful icons have made their brands into pla…

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Episode 5: How to get UN-stuck: Step by Step Advice, Layoffs, the Illusion of Job Security & the Value of YOU! 29:49

1y ago29:49

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This week, we begin to unravel the step-by-step process of getting UN-STUCK. We also discuss why there are so many LAYOFFS happening right now, the truth behind the job security illusion, and how to value yourself as a BRAND, rather than a commodity. We know there are a lot of ways to be “stuck”, so we cast a wide net with our advice, breaking it d…

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Discover the Difference with Natalie Johnson 44:51

1y ago44:51

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For episode 4, Jamie and Gabe sit down with Natalie Johnson. Natalie started her career with Google where she played a key role in the development of its DE&I program. While C3 is already proudly diverse, Jamie and Gabe enjoyed discussing how there is so much more to being a DE&I-thought-focused organization. It is not just about having a diverse g…

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Episode 4: How to know you’re STUCK: Burn out, autopilot, and creating your OWN path. 19:00

1y ago19:00

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In Episode 4, we dive into how to know you’re STUCK. We discuss the obvious and most intense signs such as burn out, but also the sneakier signs that make us rationalize our unhappiness and send us down that slippery auto-pilot slope. Join Mark and Kristen as they discuss all of this and more, including how to realize you’re following someone else’…

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Discover the Difference with Dr. Alan Beyer 57:51

1y ago57:51

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For episode 3, hosts Jamie and Gabe sit down with Dr. Alan Beyer, the medical director and founder of the Hoag Institute. The entrepreneurial mindset is alive and well in the medical field. Dr. Beyer is proving that daily with his work at the Hoag Institute through his care for individuals ranging from elite athletes to everyday pickleball players …

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Episode 3: LEAPS of Faith and How to Know You’re Working AGAINST the Grain 19:34

1y ago19:34

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This week, we break down the falsely held belief that work should always equal sacrifice, how to know you're “working against the grain” in your life and why just “being good” at something shouldn’t be the only reason to stay in a job that doesn’t fulfill you. Kristen takes us on her own journey of deviating from her creative path and how believing…

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Episode 2: Being STUCK in Life and the Power of a Pivot 19:35

1y ago19:35

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In episode 2, we discuss what it means and feels like to be STUCK. We reframe the idea of “quitting” and how taking risks can change your life for the better. We also share how we got unstuck with our podcast, and Mark shares his own deeply personal experience with being stuck, hitting his “rock bottom” and how he pivoted in his life to follow his …

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Discover the Difference with Jen Schroeder 41:19

1y ago41:19

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For our first guest of Season 3, you will have the chance to meet Jen Schroeder. You may recognize her from images all over Dick’s Sporting Goods. She is a former UCLA softball player, ESPN Analyst and entrepreneur. Her training facilities, The Packaged Deal, in Orange County are shaping the next generation of softball players both at the youth and…

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Episode 1: What's WRONG With The Current Financial System!?? 31:12

1y ago31:12

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In our very first episode, we talk about what is WRONG with the current financial system, how it holds us back, what barriers are in place to keep us there, and why we ALL might be feeling some degree of “STUCK” in our lives. Do you believe in our mission and want to help? Leave us a review (just one sentence or rating helps!) OR Follow us on our S…

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MoonShooting Podcast Trailer 1:08

1y ago1:08

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Welcome to MoonShooting - a podcast about following your dreams, reconnecting to your passion, and the money to get you there. Hosted by venture capital insider and financial expert, Mark Modica, and millennial dreamer, Kristen Espinosa, who left a career that wasn't fulfilling her and has recently restarted her journey to reconnect to her passion.…

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Discover the Difference: The Season 2 Recap 53:13

1y ago53:13

53:13

Discover the Difference hosts Jamie Reid and Gabe Erle from C3 are joined by Wayne Partello from CUENTO as they take a look back and reminisce on the podcast's second season. From a 5X Olympian to a 16-year-old prodigy turned beauty empire to U.S. military officers and community leaders making a difference, we'll share our favorite moments and some…

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Discover the Difference with Manna Kadar 1:03:35

1+ y ago1:03:35

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The final episode this season of Discover the Difference is with Manna Kadar. A prodigy who acquired her business at 16, leveled it up multiple times and built it into a beauty empire. Her spunk, energy and professionalism along with her incredible story will leave you inspired.By C3 Risk & Insurance Services

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Discover the Difference with William Branum 1:03:50

1+ y ago1:03:50

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This week we sit down with William Branum, a former Navy SEAL turned successful business owner and leadership coach. He takes us through the challenges of becoming a Navy SEAL, transitioning out and finding himself without purpose or passion before discovering the CBD industry. Branum now owns a CBD company that manufactures the cleanest most elite…

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Discover the Difference with Denise Mueller 1:11:50

1+ y ago1:11:50

1:11:50

We are full speed ahead this week with Denise Mueller. She holds the land speed record of 183MPH on a bike and is a multi-time national champion world record holder. She tells us what it takes to get to that speed and then abruptly come down from it and compares it to the ups and downs of business and life. We go deep on the value of mentorship and…

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Discover the Difference with Knight Campbell 56:03

1+ y ago56:03

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On Episode 7, we chat with Knight Campbell, a naval academy grad and Naval officer who focused his passion for the great outdoors into leadership development. As the founder of Cairn Leadership, Knight takes leadership teams into the wilderness to experience adventure and unparalleled teamwork. He has an innate curiosity and a unique ability to bui…

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Discover the Difference with Justin Gray 50:08

1+ y ago50:08

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Episode 6 lands us with Justin Gray, a serial entrepreneur who has taken multiple companies from cradle to grave and successfully sold. He has a keen marketing eye for building organizations to be great for the benefit of selling or nurturing for a long time. Justin shares the lessons he’s learned along the way and factors to his success that you c…

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Discover the Difference with Dave Sanderson 58:29

1+ y ago58:29

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This week’s episode of Discover the Difference is full of inspiration. We talk to Dave Sanderson about his heroism the day the plane he was on crashed into the Hudson River and he was the last passenger off after helping others first in the freezing water - known as ‘The Miracle on the Hudson’. Professionally, Dave worked his way up as head of secu…

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Discover the Difference with Nancy Gale 1:21:10

1+ y ago1:21:10

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In Episode 4 of Discover The Difference, we have the pleasure of speaking with Nancy Gale. The founder of JAMAH, an American luxury handbag company, and Ambition, a non-profit serving disadvantaged youth, shares her story of perseverance over hardship and how her success in both endeavors is intertwined. She is a self-described visionary who believ…

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Discover the Difference with Michael Davidson 1:04:12

2y ago1:04:12

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On Episode 3 of Discover the Difference, we chat with self-described social entrepreneur and CEO of Alder, Michael Davidson. Get ready to learn and grow your outlook on how you can positively impact society as Michael shares his perspectives on societal issues, world events and what it means to be a generational leader. He shares the journey of tak…

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Discover the Difference with Jesse Smith 58:26

2y ago58:26

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On S2E2 of Discover the Difference, we have the pleasure of speaking with the inspiring Jesse Smith. The 5X Olympian and former team captain of the US Waterpolo Team proves that he’s not just an Olympian, but a force of energy, enthusiasm and insight. Jesse gives great advice about associating with people who are willing to help others up in busine…

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Discover the Difference: Season 1 Recap 59:02

2y ago59:02

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Let's take a trip down memory lane. Discover the Difference hosts Jamie Reid and Gabe Erle from C3 are joined by Wayne Partello from CUENTO to talk about the highlights from the first season of the podcast. From a former NFL star to motivational speakers to entrepreneurs and community leaders making a difference, we'll share our favorite moments an…

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Discover the Difference with Scott Mason 1:01:22

2+ y ago1:01:22

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Scott Mason joins Discover the Difference to share his triumphant story and mission to help people discover their purpose. His story starts with alienation as a biracial child growing up in the Midwest and the inability to find anyone like him. Determined to overcome adversity, Scott found unexpected professional success and the courage to come out…

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Discover the Difference with Chelatna Lake Lodge 55:25

3y ago55:25

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This week we take you on an adventure to the great Alaskan outdoors on Discover the Difference. We chat with the ultra-dynamic owner of Chelatna Lake Lodge, Matt Bertke, about our five-day experience in Alaska. Matt guided us through fly fishing and helicopter rides to untouched lakes, taught us a new drinking game - hockey - and we got ‘iced'…seve…

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Discover the Difference with Phil Dana 42:32

3y ago42:32

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On our Discover the Difference podcast, Phil Dana from Dendreon shares his vision for how HR organizations will run in the future. He has worked with companies like Amazon and Intuit to understand organizational needs and aspirations and then reverse engineers what the talent pool needs to be through a combination of recruiting and professional dev…

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Discover the Difference with Project Concern International 52:06

3y ago52:06

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On episode six, Hannah Allen from Project Concern International joins the Discover the Difference podcast to spotlight the important work her company does to bring awareness to sex trafficking. Learn more about the topic and how the business community can take an active role in preventing sex trafficking. A CUENTO Production…

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Discover the Difference with Scott Huesing 1:20:30

3y ago1:20:30

1:20:30

On the fifth episode of Discover the Difference, co-hosts Jamie Reid and Gabe Erle talk to best-selling author and retired Marine, Scott Huesing. Scott’s book, Echo in Ramadi, details his combat experience from 2006-2007 as the Echo Company Commander in Ramadi - the deadliest city in Iraq. He’s charismatic and answers every question with brutal hon…

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Discover the Difference with Van Lai-Dumone 45:52

3y ago45:52

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On the fourth episode of Discover the Difference, hosts Jamie Reid and Gabe Erle sit down with Van Lai-Dumone from worksmART Advantage. Get inspired by Van’s background as a TEDx presenter and Vietnamese refugee whose family helped transform the nail salon industry. Hear how Van helps organizations like Google and Amazon infuse creativity into lead…

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Discover the Difference with the California Trucking Association 56:08

3y ago56:08

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For our third episode of Discover the Difference, we talk with Eric Sauer who is the SVP of Government Affairs for the California Trucking Association. We dive into his love of cars, sports, his disobedient horse and the ever-important advocacy that the CTA brings to the industry. Over 90% of goods we buy every day move on trucks in the U.S. Advoca…

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Discover the Difference with Coastal Payroll 52:02

3y ago52:02

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For our second episode of Discover the Difference, we chat with Jonny Gallagher and Craig Coleman from Coastal Payroll. Starting a company during an economic crisis once is a lesson in perseverance, but they did it twice with the acquisition of a new company right before the pandemic. Their secret to success: culture. Listen along as they talk abou…

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Discover the Difference with Nick Hardwick 49:49

3y ago49:49

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In this inaugural episode of Discover the Difference, hosts Jamie Reid and Gabe Erle talk with Nick Hardwick, former team captain and center for the San Diego Chargers, about his unconventional start to playing football. Plus he gets real about the traumatic transition from professional athlete to post-football life and then finding his true purpos…

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