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Bristol Unpacked

The Bristol Cable

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Bristol Unpacked with Neil Maggs brings you fascinating and challenging conversations from characters of all stripes on big topics facing the city and beyond. Brought to you by the Bristol Cable, a new kind of newspaper for Bristol 100% community owned by 2,200 members. Join them for just £1 a month and own your media. thebristolcable.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Bristol Business Podcast shares the stories of the cities business founders and creates a community of businesses across YouTube, audio podcast platforms and social media. If you are looking to feature, host or sponsor an episode get in touch today at
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The Cluttered Desk

Colin Cox and Andrew Hicks

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We all have a cluttered desk. It’s a space that holds what we want to read, watch, and think about. Join the hosts of The Cluttered Desk—Colin Cox and Andrew Hicks—as they talk literature, film, comic books, politics, critical theory, theology, and anything else that might tickle their fancy. The Cluttered Desk Podcast is produced and recorded in Bristol, Virginia, with music by Test Dream.
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Alonely parts 1 to 3

Chris Priestman

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Some reflections on isolation and loneliness from older people who live in South Bristol, UK in a project coordinated by the University of Bristol and the Southville Community Development Association.
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Welcome to The QEH Podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level. Each week we’ll interviewing people within the QEH community, asking them questions and spending time understanding them and more about the school. If you have any questions please do contact the school through the main website.
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Folk on Foot

Matthew Bannister

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“Modest people, playing gorgeous music, speaking articulately about areas they love. Fabulously calming” – one listener’s description of this multi-award-winning podcast in which Matthew Bannister goes walking with top folk musicians in the landscapes that have inspired them. “A restorative breathing space in sound” – The Telegraph. “Immaculately produced” – The Times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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SEE EPISODES BELOW! Dr. Teresa Keller began hosting This Conversation each week in 2009 on WEHC-FM, Emory. Keller's broadcast career began many years ago at WCYB-TV, an NBC affiliate in Bristol, VA where she worked for seven years as a talk show host, reporter, and anchor of the noon news. She also spent time working in television newsrooms in Denver and San Diego, and worked as a contributing reporter for WVTF public radio in Roanoke, VA. As a professor of Mass Communications at Emory & Hen ...
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The $1M Journey

Ricardo Vargas

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In this podcast, I will record my journey to becoming successful in the business world, starting from literally day 0 until I make it. You will listen to raw experiences, the good, the bad, and the ugly. I wish the great minds of our times did this as they were coming up, so I hope to do that here. Thank you for investing your time and I hope you enjoy!
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Visitor Elves

Kelly Ballard

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Welcome to the Visitor Elves podcast, where I take you behind the scenes of tourism, hospitality, culture, and events in and around the West of England and Wales. Each episode dives into the stories, insights, challenges, and victories of inspiring people and businesses shaping the industry. Our stories resonate far beyond our region, connecting listeners worldwide. The Visitor Elves community brings together partners, future employees, suppliers, and peers across the UK, making it a must-li ...
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Powerful life stories that motivate and inspire! Intimate conversations with Incredible people. Ryan dives deep into conversations with guests from all walks of life, discussing the moments that have shaped them. Ryan also shares his thoughts & journey along the way. Full episodes & Vlogs on YouTube!
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Welcome to the Viva! Vegan Podcast and News Minisode! Co-hosted by Viva!’s head of comms, Faye Lewis, and Viva!'s head of investigations, Lex Rigby, each month they’ll be serving up some cracking in-depth chats with some of the most interesting figures in the vegan movement. Each Podcast episode features a different individual – breaking down their vegan journey and recounting their highs and lows – followed by a candid chat between Faye and Lex on everything from mushroom-based leather alte ...
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Spark - True Stories Live

Spark Enterprises

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Connecting people through true stories. Listen to stories taken from Spark's storytelling nights across the UK, incorporating our regular nights in London, Preston, Bristol, collaborations and specials. Like what you hear? Come to an event for the full experience - full details at stories.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Peachtree Corners Life LIVE

Peachtree Corners Life

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The show aims to share the passions and interest of living in the City of Peachtree Corners, through lively interviews with elected officials, local authors and community personalities who lives and stories we’d like to share you. Included in that will be community issues and interests – like politics, city development plans, dining, entertainment, local sports and recreation and local achievements.
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Creative Breakthrough

Shereen Kassam, Funny Brown Girl

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**Winner of 2021 International Women's Podcast Awards for Best Business Podcast** Jumpstart your Creative Career with informal mentorship from successful creative entrepreneurs, across TV, film, music, literature, and beyond to turn your creative passion projects into full-time careers. Hear from experts, get inspired, and drive your creative career forward! Past guests include Jeff Friday, James Lopez, Maz Jobrani, Rizwan Manji, Stefon Bristol, Sarah Thawer, and Maaza Mengiste! Shereen Kass ...
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Aquanaut

James Wheeler

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Explore shipwrecks with me as I chronicle my real-life adventures during the early years of SCUBA diving, off the Cornish coast in the 1960's. Discover a world where shipwrecks litter the ocean, diving with the Penzance Sub-Aqua Club and then, in further episodes, join me as a semi-professional salvage diver, searching for previously undiscovered ship wrecks, using explosives and risking life and limb in pursuit of big money and the hunt for treasure! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f ...
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In this episode of The Bristol Business Podcast, we sit down with Tara Fisher, Chief Operating Officer of Marmalade Trust, the UK's leading loneliness charity based right here in Bristol. Tara shares insights into the charity's mission to raise awareness about loneliness and empower people to make new connections. We delve into the impactful initia…
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Tom, The managing director of CIS Exterior Cleaning talks about the responsibility of running the family business, keeping his staff and the public safe and coping strategies for his and his employees mental health. To find out more about CIS visit: www.cis1976.com If you are looking to appear on the podcast or would like to speak to us about spons…
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This week we’ve got the next instalment of Bristol Unpacked for you. Neil managed to get a chat in with our new High Sheriff, Kalpna Woolf. Its one of those mysterious, archaic titles that somehow has stood the test of time, but as Kalpna details, is a world away from its original purpose of enforcing the monarch’s will and collecting taxes… Kalpna…
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In this episode of The Bristol Business Podcast, we sit down with Mark Parry, founder and director of MJP Electrical, one of Bristol's most highly reviewed electrical companies. Mark shares his journey from working with British Gas to establishing MJP Electrical, emphasising the importance of customer service, team development, and leveraging techn…
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Joining me on the podcast this week is Madly — a truly genre-fluid artist whose music is a rich fusion of Neo-soul, Hip-hop, and Jazz, all laced with the elegance of French lyricism. Her sound is smooth yet punchy, poetic yet grounded — a sonic blend that’s both deeply personal and effortlessly cool. With a voice that moves between soulful intimacy…
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Paul Sloggett, the founder of Refocus Coaching in Bristol, is dedicated to helping dads enhance their physical and mental well-being through personalised, sustainable strategies. Drawing from his own transformative journey, losing over six stone in his 40s, Paul offers a range of services tailored to busy fathers. These include one-on-one nutrition…
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IN 2023, Southwest Virginia author Barbara Kingsolver won the Pulitzer Prize for her novel Demon Copperhead. In this interview, you'll hear how the title character reflects the challenges of drug addiction in his family and in his own life. The boy is loveable and resilient with a grand dream to see the ocean. Barbara talks about how many of the re…
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Enjoy this classic episode from May 2022. Raynor Winn’s best-selling book “The Salt Path” tells how she and her husband Moth became homeless just as he was diagnosed with a terminal neuro-degenerative disease. Despite this, they set off to walk the 630 challenging miles of the South West Coast Path. The redemptive story of their dogged determinatio…
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Gentlemen, Start Your Engines!This week on The Bull’s Eye Podcast, we hit the gas and go full throttle from one of the most iconic venues in the world - Bristol Motor Speedway! We’re joined by the powerhouse himself, Drew Bedard, Vice President of Marketing at BMS, for an insider look at how this legendary track has become more than just a racing d…
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Long-time U.S. resident Dr. Philip Farah is member of the Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace and was a speaker at the United Nations just before this interview aired on May 21, 2025. Farah is a Christian who has lived in the West Bank and who has relatives in Gaza who have been killed in the Israeli-Gaza War. His Palestinian parents were disp…
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One year into his leadership of Bristol City Council, Green party councillor for Southville Tony Dyer sits down with Neil to talk about it. Is he a Noel type? or a Liam? or a Bonehead? (apparently these are references to a band called Oasis). They touch on the Green Party's internal dynamics, financial hurdles, and the significant political changes…
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Come with us on a fascinating walk in the historic City of London with rising stars of the folk world Goblin Band. From an ancient church ringing to the Castleton Carol, via an underground car park where the remains of the Roman Wall form the backdrop to “The Twa Corbies” and onto the banks of the River Thames for some mudlarking and a beautiful “G…
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Lou is a passionate advocate for plant-based living and a vibrant member of Bristol's thriving vegan community. Through their involvement with Big Bristol Vegan, Lou has contributed to the city's rich tapestry of vegan culture, sharing insights, experiences, and a commitment to ethical, sustainable living. Whether they're exploring local vegan eate…
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Susan Lachman has been presenting the radio show "Women on Air" for 38 years. In this interview, she details the first idea of the show and talks about its growth, leading to its current airing of five hours per week. The show can be heard on WEHC-FM, 90.7 and WISE-FM, 90.5 on Wednesdays at 3:00 and Fridays on 6:00 in Southwest Virginia. On WETS-FM…
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In this inspiring episode of The Only Way to Grow, we sit down with Aiden Kaczka, a thought leader in personal development, to dive deep into the power of meta skills and their role in unlocking your true potential. Aiden shares actionable insights on cultivating skills like adaptability, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence, which are ess…
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In this episode, we’re joined by Steven Pedersen, Recruiter and Engagement Coordinator with Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee, for an inspiring conversation about the power of mentorship and the vital role it plays in our community. We dive into:- The local need for volunteers and how you can get involved- Real-life match stories that show…
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From humble beginnings in a chip shop to running one of Britain’s top restaurants, Josh brings bold flavors, big ideas, and a deep passion for community and local produce. Tune in as he serves up stories from the kitchen, the farm, and beyond.By Jay Singh
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With faith in democracy – and in particular in traditional political parties – at a low ebb, in the UK and elsewhere, this week Unpacked wrestles with whether citizens’ assemblies offer a chance to rekindle the public’s affection. Neil is joined by David Jubb, co-founder and co-director of Citizens In Power, which as its name suggests aims to enabl…
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Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss the pilot episode as a unique piece of television media. Enjoy! *** Coda: Fear.Movie.Lions Hazy Double IPA from Stone Brewing (Andrew) and Kolsch Style Non-Alcoholic from Best Day Brewing (Colin) *** Andrew's recommendation: "On Care for Our Common Home" and The Mess Around Co…
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In this episode, Kelly chats with specialist tourism consultant Seren Welch about the huge impact of film and TV locations on visitor numbers and how you can tap into the growing world of screen tourism whether you are a destination, an attraction or a café in the area. They cover why film tourism matters more than ever, how destinations like Brist…
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This week, I’m joined by Bristol-based illustrator Dave Bain — a freelance, commercial artist whose work is as bold and expressive as it is distinctive. After graduating from Falmouth, Dave set up his own illustration studio in Bristol, where he’s been creating vibrant, character-driven artwork for editorial, advertising, branding, publishing, and …
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In this instalment of Bristol Unpacked, Neil is joined by BBC Politics West editor Pete Simson to unpack the upcoming West of England Combined Authority (WECA) Mayoral election. Simson, a veteran political journalist, offers his expertise and breaks down key aspects of the election, discussing the major candidates, voter engagement strategies, and …
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This week's conversation is a lively conversation with Monica Hoel -- an Emory & Henry legend who is retiring after 40 years as a staff member at the University. Until April 30, Monica is the Alumni Director. She has hosted her radio show, The Duckpond Wall for many years. She reviews some of the highlights of her career and of her radio show.…
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The news producer does not show up in front of the camera, but does have great power of the newscast: what stories are covered... the order they appear...the graphics... the use of video...what the anchors say...and the way reporters approach the story they're covering. News Producer Aaron Taylor works for CBS affiliate WJHL-TV in Johnson City and …
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A violin made from the floorboards of explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton’s home - a climb to the top of the Happisburgh lighthouse - and a song about whales stranded on the shore - just three of the highlights of this glorious sunny seaside walk with the Norfolk singer and fiddle player Georgia Shackleton. So kick off your shoes, roll up your trousers …
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Join us in honoring Caitlyn’s legacy. In this heartfelt and powerful episode, we’re joined by Darrell and Sharon Duncan, who share the story of their daughter Caitlyn, whose life was tragically cut short at just 17 years old. Through this incredibly tragic loss, they’ve built a legacy in Caitlyn's honor that continues to inspire and impact young li…
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Olivia Bailey on combatting crime, drugs, and Medicaid abuse as Community Liaison in Southwest Virginia for Virginia's Attorney General Jason Miyares. Bailey is able to work with programs that reduce crime, assist victims of Medicaid Fraud, and focus on drug problems, such as the "One Pill Can Kill" program that addresses the dangers of fentanyl. O…
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In this engaging conversation, Lee Park shares his journey with Augusta Lawn Care Services, emphasizing the importance of company culture, leadership, and personal growth. He discusses the shift in trust from corporations to personal brands, the value of hard work, and the need for dedication in business. Lee also offers advice for young entreprene…
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In this episode of Peachtree Corners Life, host Rico Figliolini spotlights three remarkable student artists featured in this year’s Wesleyan Artist Market. Eighth graders Kimberly Wang and Nika Jensen, along with sixth grader Carter Jensen, share their creative journeys—ranging from edible art like fruit jellies and peppermint bark to handmade jewe…
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In this episode of Peachtree Corners Life, host Rico Figliolini sits down with City Manager Brian Johnson for a high-energy, no-holds-barred conversation on the city's future. With big moves happening across Tech Park, Peachtree Corners Circle, and the Forum area, this discussion dives into the city’s strategy for smart growth, safety, and innovati…
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This week, we’re diving into Bristol’s vibrant nightlife. Neil talks with legendary Bristol photographer Colin Moody who has has been wide awake, capturing the city after dark in his latest project. Colin is no stranger to documenting Bristol’s characters; his previous photography books have brought the streets of Montpelier and Gloucester Road to …
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This weekend was all about prioritizing what truly matters—health, hustle, and balance. 🏃‍♂️💼 I kicked things off with a half marathon, proving to myself that consistency pays off. Then, I dived into business work, making moves to keep things growing. Of course, good food was a must 🍽️, and I wrapped it all up with a solid gym session to stay on tr…
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In this episode, we sit down with Bristol-based artist Zoë Power, a master of murals, illustration, and lettering. Known for her bold, vibrant designs, Zoë shares the inspiration behind her large-scale installations and hand-lettered pieces, reflecting her deep connection to storytelling and visual communication. Whether it's the intricate murals s…
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Welcome to The Cluttered Desk! In this episode, Andrew and Colin examine recent reevaluations of the Star Wars prequel films. To do this, they deploy a rhetorical technique called "steelmanning." Enjoy! *** Source: "You Underestimate Their Power: The Definitive Defense of the Star Wars Prequels" by Eli Lo Re Coda: Norm's Raggedy IPA from Griffin Cl…
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In this episode, we talk to international opera star Mike Austin who is coming to Emory with his opera star son Justin for a concert on April 12, 2025 at the McGlothlin Center for the Arts at 7:00 p.m. Austin is an Emory & Henry graduate and was the first African American to perform the lead opera role of Otello in the United States and has perform…
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Welcome to ‘Between Sets’—a leg day vlog where I hit the gym with a fellow business owner for some serious squats, lunges, and real talk. We’re pushing plates and swapping stories about entrepreneurship, grit, and what keeps us going, all between the burn of a killer leg workout. From warm-ups to cool-downs, this is a front-row seat to the sweat, t…
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This week we’re bringing you another episode from the Bristol Unpacked Archives; its Green party MP Carla Denyer who was interviewed by Neil in October 2021, just after her election as co-chair of The Green party and 3 years before her election to parliament as the MP for Bristol Central in 2024. How has she measured up against early commitments ex…
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This week, I’m switching things up—no guest, just me, diving into ‘A Simply Complex Conversation.’ I’ll tackle eight big topics—Lifestyle, Christianity, Business, Gym, Philosophy, Psychology, Emotions, and Ethics—answering three questions per topic that start simple, get complex, and go deep. From daily habits to the meaning of life, ethical dilemm…
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Bob Dylan described Ashley Hutchings as “The Godfather of English Folk Rock -he gave us a genre we couldn’t refuse”. Bass player Ashley was behind the formation of three great bands: Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span and The Albion Band. As he celebrates his 80th birthday, Ashley joins Matthew Bannister on stage at Cecil Sharp House to look back o…
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In this episode of UrbanEBB, host Rico Figliolini speaks with Kyle Grob, CEO and founder of Peachtree Corners-based KGM Technologies, a precision manufacturing company specializing in firearm suppressors and expanding into medical device production. Kyle shares insights on growing a business during COVID-19, navigating ATF regulations, and how Geor…
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On this episode of Peachtree Corners Life, host Rico Figliolini speaks with Gwinnett County Solicitor General Lisamarie Bristol about her work addressing the county’s growing case volume and implementing new justice initiatives. Key Takeaways & Highlights: Understanding the Solicitor General’s Role – How the office prosecutes misdemeanors, traffic …
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On this episode of Peachtree Corners Life, host Rico Figliolini sits down with Dr. Aristo Shyn, owner of Link Dental Care, to discuss his journey from corporate dentistry to running a thriving private practice. Key Takeaways & Highlights: From Corporate to Private Practice – Why Dr. Shyn left corporate dentistry to build his own patient-focused pra…
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Discover how Alex Wright, a former U.S. Naval officer, founding member of the City of Peachtree Corners, and corporate finance veteran, made the bold decision to "burn the ships" and launch his own fractional CFO firm. Hosted by Rico Figliolini Key Takeaways: Burn the Ships Mentality – Why Alex embraced total commitment when leaving corporate Ameri…
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