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We're Done Here

Meka Mo | Big Comedy Network

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'We’re Done Here' is a breath of fresh air in the world of emotional wellness. With NYC comedian Meka Mo leading the way and her fellow comedians in tow, they're here to spill the tea, unpack emotional baggage, and take on everything from relationships to personal growth and mental health. Straight from the heart of the Big Apple, this podcast was featured in the 2023 New York Comedy Festival! 🍎 'We're Done Here' is the comedy therapy session you won't want to miss! 🎙️🤩
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This is a podcast where the grown kids can come and express themselves freely without judgement from the world. Where artist will debut music. And life long connections will be made.
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#CareFreeBlackGirl

Indie Creative Podcasts

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A podcast hosted by a group of multi faceted women sitting down to discuss all things Carefree, Black and GIRL! Giving you the run down on the latest social issues, fashion trends, Black entertainment and self-care. What’s the ga ga girls! Tune in each month and hashtag #CareFreeBlackGirl to stay engaged with the conversation. HELP US KEEP THE LIGHTS ON -https://www.patreon.com/carefreeblackgirl Follow the team on Instagram Leslie Latrice - @LeslieLatrice Phoenix Luxe - @blerdylove Jasmine T ...
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It's a space where I read out stories I have written, and sometimes stories that I feel I need to read out, written by others. I love building worlds, and I love shaping them even more.
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HAUS SHOE

Aii-Meka Shoemaker

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In my podcast, I delve into various topics that revolve around public relations, image management, fashion trend analysis, and elevated mindset. Join me as we explore the ever-evolving world of fashion, uncovering the secrets behind cultivating a polished personal image, staying on top of fashion trends, and embracing an elevated mindset for success.
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Join me, life coach Leslie Crudup Villagarcia and my ever inquisitive co-host, Meka, as we examine personal development books through the lens of intersectionality, making self help content more accessible and relatable. What is intersectionality? According to Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw, who coined the term in 1989, "Intersectionality is a metaphor for understanding the ways that multiple forms of inequality or disadvantage sometimes compound themselves and create obstacles that often are not und ...
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Welcome to Immigrant Jam a podcast where German-born-NYC-raised comedian and actress Lucie Pohl talks to the most interesting, funny, amazing immigrants and 1st gen immigrants around. This podcast celebrates all things deliciously different, cross cultural and not from here...whatever that means! Recorded in a studio in NYC, Join us for a dive into the beauty, confusion, struggle and hilarity that is being from somewhere else! Follow Lucie on IG @ulovelucie and the podcast @immigrantjampodca ...
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First Funders

Shaherose Charania and Aamir Virani

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Learn from angel and seed investors bold enough to write the first check. How do they decide which startups to invest in? How do they gain conviction in founders and ideas? How do they add value to their companies? Shaherose Charania and Aamir Virani are operators turned investors. They chat with their friends investing in early-stage technology startups and learn about their strategies to fund the best founders and startup companies. If you are an angel investor or seed investor, you'll hea ...
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Graduate Theory

James Fricker

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Graduate Theory uncovers the stories behind successful graduates and executives. We discuss their successes, failures and lessons learnt. Compiling the theory that leads to a fulfilling career.
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Cyber Shots

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A place for everyday life, take a shot with me and vibe out. Adult Zone and content. Not for everyone... feel free to check out happs tv. for the live stream and much more. Instagram digiital vibes Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/richard-campbell/support
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Where real meets awesome and dope.. I speak on whatever is floating up there in my over-sized noggin... Thanks for tuning in! Make sure you leave me a message about your take on today’s Topic! And remember YOUR MESSAGE MIGHT BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW EMAIL & BUSINESS: MekaKnowsUnfiltered@gmail.com FOLLOW ME ON: Instagram: @mekaknowsunfiltered Twitter: @Mekaknows Snapchat: @MekaKnowsUnfiltered Want to donate? Cash App $mekaknows Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/Meka ...
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Aye, it's a Podcast! with DJ Sabotaj is the home where you can be yourself. This is a no holds barred podcast that tackles the easiest topics and the most difficult. We share our opinions in the most honest way and have fun doing so. Join us every episode! You never know who would stop by.
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Oppressed and marginalized communities often use culture as a resistance mechanism, a platform to assert their attitudes and discuss issues relevant to them. Culture is often used to resist dominant ideologies and oppressive situations. Culture was and continues to be a resistance mechanism utilized by Blacks in America since slavery. The Intersection: Where Black Popular Culture Meets Social Justice,This podcast will examine and discuss the multitude of ways Black popular culture has resist ...
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The Nathan Ivey Show

The Nathan Ivey Show

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The Nathan Ivey Show is a daily talk show, it is your morning destination for interesting conversation. Nathan talks about Black people, politics, and pleasure from a Cincinnati perspective. With an army of loyal listeners (#teamNI) Nathan breaks down daily events in a way that no one else can. #Cindigitalmedia
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Here's another previously unpublished footnote from way back in Chapter 2, in which we spoke about The Lifechanging Magic of Tidying Up, by Marie Kondo! In this footnote, Meka tells us about an app he uses to prevent gaining clutter by accidentally re-buying things. Different systems work for different people, and for those of us who are neurodiver…
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What do you get when you mix an Anarchist, a comedian, and a New Yorker? A hilarious and honest conversation about anxiety, mental health, and coping methods! 🎙️🎭🗽 Meka Mo, a comedian and host of "We're Done Here," invites Marcela Onyango, the creative force behind the comedy show "Feel the News," to share her personal experiences with anxiety, pan…
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The hilarious South African born Texas raised comedian Sarah Tollemache (The Late Show w/ James Corden) joins Lucie on the pod this week. Lucie and Sarah talk growing up with a South African Dad and an English mother in suburban Texas, being obsessed with Zulu wars, Arnold Schwarzenegger, the American mentality and so much more! Check out the Patre…
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Join Shaherose & Aamir as we reflect on our conversation with Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures. Highlights: Don’t forget the macro: Government regulations can lead to massive opportunities or failures. We discuss case studies of companies like Samsara, Movtive (fka KeepTrucking), Republic, and Zum, showing how regulatory shifts led to category-…
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Hailing from Michigan, Charles developed an early obsession with the public markets in high school. Charles Hudson is now the Managing Partner at Precursor Ventures, a pre-seed venture fund that has defined and has become synonymous with “pre-seed”. Charles is known for his ability to identify and mentor early-stage companies that have the potentia…
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Brooklyn comedian Dria Curtwright cracks open her journey as a Black woman with Autism on the comedy scene. Join us for a hilarious and raw conversation on navigating neurodiversity and celebrating the beauty of being uniquely YOU. This episode proves laughter truly is the best medicine (unless you need actual medicine, then by all means...) ✅ Get …
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New season of #CareFreeBlackGirl! Meet our 4 new hosts Hazell, Leslie, Jasmine and Phoenix!This weeks Gaga includes- Honoring Opal Lee, WNBA talk (Angel Reese vs Caitlyn Clark), beauty business empires (Rihanna, Beyoncé, Serena), Project 2025, new music bops, and our girl to watch, Laila. Follow @cfbgpod & join the convo on Instagram @CarefreeBlack…
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We are back from a little break and so excited to start the new round of Immigrant Jam with the amazing Venezuelan, comedy sensation Angelo Colina. Angelo is breaking ground doing Spanish comedy in the US and taking the internet by storm. Born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Angelo moved to Bogota, Salt Lake City and finally to NYC! We talk being grateful…
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Ready for a sex talk that's hot AF? NYC comedian Meka Mo, is joined by firecracker Christiana Jackson for a hilariously candid dive into Black female sexuality. They unpack early sexual awakening, the power of nudes, and defying expectations (and the fam). Christiana, a self-described "horny old man" trapped in a fabulous woman's body, spills the t…
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Here's a previously unpublished footnote to keep y'all warm while Meka is away being a genius! This was originally attached to Chapter 8: Girl Wash Your Face, by Rachel Hollis. In this footnote, Meka explains the difference between Toxic Positivity and having an overall positive mindset. Toxic Positivity is incredibly harmful, yet so heavily presen…
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content warning: eating disorders, spiritual abuse, suicidal ideation, cult mentality This is the story of why Meka had to stop watching to documentary part way through. Let this be another cautionary tale for anyone who still turns to Robbins and people like him for 'guidance' or puts self-help gurus on a pedestal. Send us a Text Message. linktr.e…
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Eric Ries has invested in over 100+ early-stage startups. He is best known as the author of The Lean Startup, a must-read for entrepreneurs worldwide. He also founded the Long-Term Stock Exchange (LTSE), a new stock exchange designed to support companies with long-term goals. He recently launched a new podcast discussing ways to re-think corporate …
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SIGN UP TO MY FREE EMAIL NEWSLETTER: www.resourceinsider.comThis is the first long form interview with the man who built the world’s largest mining private equity firm: Oskar Lewnowski. Over the last decade, Orion Resource Partners has gone from startup financier to the world’s dominant mining investment firm. There is very little information about…
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This is a story about Leslie's first Success Resources experience (2018), which was also her first and only live Tony Robbins experience. Like, seriously, she had to make herself a Bingo card for day 2 just to stay engaged. Have a listen! A screenshot of the Bingo card in question Also, Mike Winnet gets a mention here, so definitely check out his v…
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Tony Robbins has been upheld as the number 1 personal development guru of our time. BUT is he doing more harm than good? And should someone with such power in the self help world be held to a higher standard of ethics? In this chapter, we’ve changed things up a little bit and sunk our teeth into a documentary, Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru, rath…
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What's it like to trade a life of crime for a career in comedy? NYC comedian Meka Mo gets down and dirty with fellow comedian Derek Drescher, a self-described reformed criminal. Derek spills the unfiltered truth about his wild past, from the initial plunge into drugs and crime to the ultimate wake-up call that led him on the path to redemption. Mek…
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Rajiv Bala, GP of Clutch VC, a pre-seed and seed-stage fund exclusively investing in Texas. Rajiv is committed and bullish on the region with a hands-on approach to investing, working with founders on product feedback, team building, and more to see initial customer validation before investing. Rajiv also embraces sub $500 million outcomes to drive…
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NYC comedian Meka Mo gets real with former law professor turned stand-up comedian, Liz Glazer! Liz spills the tea on a major career change from law to comedy, where her material draws from her own life as a lesbian, a rabbi’s wife, and a former lawyer. Featured in the Wall Street Journal and New York Times, Liz has a fascinating story and is a risi…
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So, we've been producing Thriving Between the Lines for a little while now so, we figured it's about time we do a little roundup of our experience thus far. When we set out to create a podcast examining personal development books through the lens of intersectionality, we weren't exactly sure what we were signing up for. We just knew that the topic …
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This is a little story about a piece of art Meka once made as an illustration of his worry and anxiety. Have you ever tried to shove your worries into a box? Then perhaps you can relate. Click below to see the image in question: Meka's worry box Send us a Text Message. linktr.ee/leslievcoaching - Get in touch with us and book a free intro. Life Coa…
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As an openly depressed/anxious life coach, I am very sceptical about any form of media that claims to offer a 'cure' for worry. So, naturally, there was no way this book was not going to be tossed under our microscope. We're going wayyyy back in time and diving into a self-help classic, How to Stop Worrying and Start Living, by Dale Carnegie! Can a…
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In this footnote, Meka asks Leslie a set of questions that started trending back in the mid-2010s. This topic came up in the full episode on Girl, Wash Your Face, by Rachel Hollis during a chat about the ethics around adoption. Full question list: 1. Pro-Life or Pro-Choice? 2. Babywearing? 3. Circumcision? 4. Adoption? 5. Baby piercing? 6. Breast m…
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This week Meka Mo gets real with comedian Daniel J. Perafan. Daniel opens up about his battle with alcohol, a journey that began at a young age and spiraled into full-blown addiction that brought him to the brink of self-destruction. But this isn't just a story of despair. In a twist the pandemic brings, Daniel finds the strength to get clean and b…
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In this episode, we dive into the 2018 New York Times Bestseller 'Girl, Wash Your Face" by Rachel Hollis. Rachel Hollis built her brand on a platform of being super 'relatable'.....until it stopped working for her. Join us as we examine some key themes in this book through the lens of intersectionality. Some of our questions: - What is the differen…
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On this episode of 'We're Done Here', a funny emotional wellness podcast, we hear the inspiring story of comedian Nick Viagas who triumphed over his stutter. Comedian Meka Mo delves into his journey and Nick provides an in-depth look at the stuttering community and life with a speech impairment. A must-listen for anyone looking for inspiration and …
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This is a story about the time Leslie was pushed into a mental health crisis that led to her transitioning into a new career. Let this be a lesson to any managers or supervisors out there-- psychological safety is important! Send us a Text Message. linktr.ee/leslievcoaching - Get in touch with us and book a free intro. Life Coaching consult!…
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When the author or "Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products" then sells us the solution to our constant distraction, it's natural to be a little suspicious. Nir Eyal has been tremendously influential in the business/tech world for his insights into how companies can design services and products that will keep consumers wanting more, more, MORE!…
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Leslie reflects on how becoming a parkour instructor helped solidify good habits while reflecting with Tash on signs that a group has become culty or restrictive. Send us a Text Message. linktr.ee/leslievcoaching - Get in touch with us and book a free intro. Life Coaching consult!By Leslie V. Coaching
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In this footnote, Meka and Tash dive into the dangers of linking weight gain with habits, based on their own personal experiences having gained and lost significant amounts of weight. Criticism, toxic praise, Eating disorders, healthcare discrimination, financial guilt associated with taking care of oneself...these things are just the tip of the ic…
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Hello beautiful people of the Immigrant Jam Podcast Universe! We're back after a little break with a new episode featuring comedian KC Shornima who write for Saturday Night Live! KC grew up in Nepal and moved to Atlanta with her family as a child. We talk what it was like growing up amidst a civil war, not seeing her parents for 4 years, the meanin…
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Meka Asonye, a Partner at First Round Capital, started angel investing in 2018 while working at Stripe and joined First Round in 2021. He has made dozens of Angel investments and 13 Venture investments, and he's just getting started! While he focuses on B2B SAAS, he has not shied away from investing in audacious founders, from modernizing 911 call …
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We were thrilled to be joined by the business and marketing superstar Tash Corbin for this very special episode about one of the most influential personal development books of our time, Atomic Habits, by James Clear. Tash is a superhero in the world of consent-based marketing and facilitates a thriving online community of women and non-binary entre…
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Is it possible to be broke AND fabulous? 🛍️😂 This week on "We're Done Here," Meka Mo and comedian Kate Robards dish on the hilarious struggles of shopping habits! From impulse buys to the emotional rollercoaster of retail therapy, learn how to navigate the world of shopping (without breaking the bank!). Kate also shares relatable tales from her lif…
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I think we're calling this one... a special insert? We decided it was time to talk more in depth about the origins of The Vanguard Book Club for Personal Development: Why it's been going strong for nearly 3 years, what inspired its genesis, and who we do and DON'T want to make welcome into the space 😜. Remember, we're all about intersectionality! 🏳…
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Feeling 'other'? Hilarious multiracial comedian Chanel Ali joins Meka Mo on 'We're Done Here' to get real about navigating life as a person of color. This Philly firecracker (former host of Food Network's 'Food Debate!' and MTV's 'Girl Code' cast member) spills the tea on her wild journey - comedy and life! From selling everything to chase NYC drea…
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Is an open relationship right for you? Watch to find out what NOT to do! Meka Mo sits down with comedian Stephen Bolles for a hilarious and heartbreaking tell-all about his open relationship disaster. Stephen bares all, revealing the lies, the cheating, and the journey to rebuild trust after his messy split from his Spanish-singer wife. Is an open …
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Amit Kumar, former founder and angel investor, is a generalist venture capitalist at Accel focused on dev tools, healthcare, and fintech startups. Twitter acquired Amit’s third company, and it was then that he realized his true purpose was supporting startup founders, and he shifted to venture capital. Amit shares insightful stories and lessons lea…
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What can a story about a pair of mice and a couple of miniature people teach us about adapting to change? Quite a bit, actually. However, when that story is used by people in power to wield control over others, should we really look to it for inspiration? Who Moved My Cheese, by Dr Spencer Johnson was published in the late '90s and has been upheld …
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As a trans man, Meka has had to fight hard for his place as a man. So how does he feel when people trash men as a whole around him? In this footnote, we chat about Meka's most influential models of manhood as well as some men we see as examples of positive masculinity. Send us a Text Message. linktr.ee/leslievcoaching - Get in touch with us and boo…
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This is a brief chat between Rudi and Meka, two gender non-conforming folks who know what it's like to push through the fear of living outside of gender norms. Send us a Text Message. linktr.ee/leslievcoaching - Get in touch with us and book a free intro. Life Coaching consult!By Leslie V. Coaching
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This week Pakistani-American comedian & former Pro Halo player Danish Maqbool joins Lucie on the pod. Danish has toured the country opening for comedians like Hasan Minaj, Ramy Youssef and Mo Amer. On this episode Danish tells us about his old school dad who won the green card lottery, was scammed by his best friend and managed to hide the fact he …
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This is a story about how easily Leslie has disappointed some white men on dates simply by not being 'the kind of Black woman' they're looking for. Maybe she's just not the right 'temperature' on the David Deida scale? ::shrug:: Also in this footnote: the kind of thing that happens to Leslie in the presence of super attractive Black men Send us a T…
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Join us for 'We're Done Here' with NYC comedian Meka Mo as we light up the conversation with the brilliantly funny Ariel Elias. This episode, part of our "Racial Trauma Series," explores the unique intersection of comedy and emotional wellness. 🤣💔 From the sun-starved streets of NYC to the warmth of Atlanta, Ariel spills the tea on being Jewish, th…
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Rachel Sheinbein is an angel investor with over 250 startup investments. She shares her insights on angel investing and how it allows her to work with founders “even before the seed stage,” writing $25k checks into technology startups through her vehicle Very Serious Ventures. Later, Rachel discusses how building a community drives her investing st…
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What does it really take to be a 'superior man'? What are the actual societal impacts of expressions like 'the masculine' and 'the feminine' and the idea of 'sexual polarity'? Do these ideas leave any space for the existence of gender non-conforming folks? Oh! And did you know that the way to tame a woman who is acting up is to lick her neck?? Yeah…
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This is a story about one way in which Meka's wonderful partner, a straight, cisgender man, supported him through his gender transition. Prepare to say 'awwwwww'! Send us a Text Message. linktr.ee/leslievcoaching - Get in touch with us and book a free intro. Life Coaching consult!By Leslie V. Coaching
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