The Audacious Living Podcast

Episode #19 The Power of a Little Recognition featuring Sarah McVanel

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:01:28 GMT

“We have to find ways to make sure that they feel appreciated. So they want to come to work, come to school, be in their relationships” Chief recognition expert, Sarah McVanel is passionate about guiding each of us to re-discover our own greatness, and recognize the greatness in others. She personifies Greatness Magnified! Recognition is one of the most powerful tools for building meaningful connections. When we recognize someone, we send them a message: your unique contributions are noticed, valued and appreciated. Sarah helps leaders leverage the exponential power of recognition to retain top talent. She jokes it’s the only “lane” that pulls together her BA (Psych), MSc (Family Relations), 20 years of practicing Organizational Development & certifications in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Coaching, Speaking & Healthcare Admin! She left her senior leadership role 5 years ago to launch her boutique firm Greatness Magnified, authoring some books, VLOGing, tap dancing, & getting up to no good with her hubby Mark & kids Justin (17) & Simonne (15). Sarah kindly offers up a ton of free resources and other cool stuff at Greatness Magnified for anyone looking to dive into the realm of appreciation and recognition. https://greatnessmagnified.com/cool-stuff/ #NewEpisodeAlert #Podcast #Recognition #Greatness #People #Recognizing #Acknowledgement #Motivational #BestLifeEver #AudaciousLiving #BeAudacious

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Episode #18: The Iron Mom featuring Lara Brown

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 13:00:00 GMT

“I learned pretty quickly that there's sort of two roads, you could go down with a cancer diagnosis. It's like you could sit and sudden dwell on the Why me? But the reality is that it is you so you gotta shift your mindset and Why not you?”

June 27th, 2016 will forever be a day that Lara Brown will never forget.

It was on this day that received a call from a surgeon at North York General Hospital informing her of her breast cancer diagnosis. The shocking news caught her off guard considering the fact that the 37 year old (at the time) had no family history of cancer, was an avid marathon runner, non-smoker and she ate well.

But as we know, cancer doesn't discriminate.

Instead of feeling sorry for herself, Lara picked herself up and began her treatment plan of chemotherapy and radiation. As opposed to adopting the “why me” approach, she embraced the "Why not me?" attitude.

She still remained active by working out every single day while undergoing treatment and during a meeting with her radiologist, Lara asked if I could run during radiation. The radiologist said, “I am not a runner, however, cancer patients start off with a lot of energy and then it usually drops, so maybe you should just walk”.

The idea of giving up running and walking instead t didn't sit right with Brown and it was at that point that she decided that she would do things on her terms moving forward and begin training for an Ironman marathon which consists of:

• 3.8km swim followed by a;
• 180km bike ride and then a
• 42.2km run.

Fast forward to October 7th, 2017, (exactly 16 months after her breast cancer diagnosis) to when Lara could hear those magical words as she crossed the finish line, “Lara Brown, you are an Ironman”.

Lara shares her story of resiliency and determination on The Audacious Living Podcast.

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Episode #17 Leading with Audacity and Love featuring Leadership Expert, Steve Farber

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 13:00:00 GMT

“So I, first of all, I do like to define audacity, as a bold and blatant disregard for normal constraints, in order to change the world for the better.” Steve Farber is the president of Extreme Leadership, Incorporated, and the founder of The Extreme Leadership Institute, organizations devoted to the cultivation and development of Extreme Leaders in the business community, non-profits and education. Steve is also the author of four bestselling books: - The Radical Leap: A Personal Lesson in Extreme Leadership - The Radical Edge: Stoke Your Business, Amp Your Life, and Change the World - Greater Than Yourself: The Ultimate Lesson In Leadership - Love Is Just Damn Good Business He joins the podcast to provide his insights on the significance of love and audacity in the business world and in every day life. As Steve puts it, "we know that just from our own experience as human beings that, that growth and and, and progress happen as a result of trying new things."#NewEpisodeAlert #Podcast #Audacity #Love #RadicalLeap #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Motivational #BestLifeEver #AudaciousLiving #BeAudacious BestAudaciousLife.com

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Episode #16 Officially Powered by Rocket Fuel featuring Mike "C-Roc" Cirrocco

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:39:50 GMT

"I'm the type of guy that when I find something, I become an evangelist about it. I want to share it with people. I want to tell the world about this.” Mike “C-Roc” Ciorrocco is the visionary powerhouse behind the “What Are You Made Of?” movement. He's a performance coach, author, dynamic public speaker and thought leader who's determined to Inspire others to achieve greatness. In his new book, C-Roc passionately shares how to convert past adversity into ROCKET FUEL to break free from the negative pull of pain and despair to become unstoppable. C-Roc had a fire lit in him at an early age. That fire has ignited him with a fierce desire to compel people to see the greatness inside themselves using past life events to fuel their fire. #NewEpisodeAlert #Podcast #RocketFuel #WhatAreYouMadeOf #InnerGreatness #Greatness #Motivational #BestLifeEver #AudaciousLiving #BeAudacious

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Episode #15: Glioblastoma - Never Stop Fighting! Featuring Steph Nash

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:00:00 GMT

“I tell everyone don't allow anyone to determine your life expectancy. That's like the biggest thing. Because when you have a terminal illness like this, and you hear all the different physicians, the scientists even say that you're not going to make it. This is the average life expectancy and its doesn't matter what country you're in. If you look up Glioblastoma, they'll tell you, the average life expectancy is 9 to 14 months. Right? So I would say don't allow anyone because I'm still here. It's been a struggle. It's hard. I've been through so much that I didn't even tell you yet. It's so much to go through. But you just have to believe and that's my thing. Just believe”

Steph Nash

International Women's Day 2021 will be celebrated on March 8th and this civil awareness movement will continue to push for gender equality while profiling and highlighting the achievements of women around under the theme of #ChooseToChallenge.

Steph Nash's fighting spirit and warrior mindset has been the embodiment of just that.

In 2016, Steph received the grim diagnosis that she had one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer called, Glioblastoma.

Glioblastoma is an aggressive type of cancer that can occur in the brain or spinal cord. Glioblastoma forms from cells called astrocytes that support nerve cells.

Sadly, only 25% of patients survive more than one year after receiving treatment. Steph knew from the onset that that wasn't going to be her reality and the fight began and has lived with Glioblastoma for close to five years and she's still going strong.

Steph has also become an advocate for braIn cancer research and is a strong supporter of Brain Cancer Canada which is the only national charity dedicated to raising funds for primary brain cancer.

While her journey hasn't been an easy one, Steph's fighting spirit and warrior mindset have inspired countless people as she refuses to give up while at the same time creating awareness about this deadly disease and being a beacon of hope to so many.

#NewEpisodeAlert #Podcast #Glioblastoma #Cancer #BrainCancer #NeverStopFighting #Inspiration #Motivational #BestLifeEver #AudaciousLiving #BeAudacious

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Episode #14: Putting The Generosity Culture® into Practice featuring Business Accelerator, April Shprintz!

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 14:00:00 GMT

"Whether you’re a leader or you’re doing it at home or doing it with your clients, its starting to have conversations with them about what’s important to them even if it doesn’t necessarily pertain to you personally or your business. But when start giving your time, pouring into them and listening, that’s where a lot of the magic happens."

April Shprintz

April Shprintz is a business accelerator, speaker, author and founder of The Generosity Culture® which is a concept in which companies and individuals can have huge success by pouring into others.

She learned at an early age that the more you give, the more you succeed, she's built this philosophy into her life and business practice and shows leaders the value in creating a culture of generosity.

The Dalai Lama once said, “If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.”

The same can certainly can be said for generosity. Being kind, displayed understanding and having the willingness to give others things that have value.

When April isn't helping companies “pour into” their people, their clients, and their community, she invests her time with various nonprofits helping children, veterans, and people experiencing homelessness.

For more information on April, The Generosity Culture®, or her podcast please visit here.

#NewEpisodeAlert #Podcast #TheGenerosityCulture #Happiness #Generosity #Kindness #GivingToOthers #Motivational #BestLifeEver #AudaciousLiving #BeAudacious

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Episode #13: Maame De-Heer Shares Her Audacious Story!

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 00:10:39 GMT

"And that’s what endurance does, endurance builds character. Endurance makes you realize that if you meet this challenge in the future, it becomes so useful"

Maame De-Heer

As Black History Month winds down, Maame De-Heer joins the podcast to discuss her experiences as a Black female living in Canada.

Maame immigrated to Canada from Ghana as an adolescent and quickly had to adapt to new culture. She shares her experience on what the transition was like, thoughts on dealing with racism in the corporate world and some cool initiatives she's involved with that are aimed at providing mental health support to the Black community.

Maame also provides some good advice on how to get past everyday challenges in our personal or professional life by simply enduring and not quitting.

#NewEpisodeAlert #Podcast #NeverGiveUp #Happiness #Challenges #Kindness #GivingToOthers #Motivational #BestLifeEver #AudaciousLiving #BeAudacious

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Episode #12 Can You Hear Me Now? Featuring Celina Caesar-Chavannes

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:38:40 GMT

"I want people to know that yes, at the lowest lows there is a possibility of having some really high highs after that. But you can't do that if you're not talking about them."

Celina Caesar-Chavannes on the importance of telling her story.

Celina Caesar-Chavannes is the author of the new book "Can You Hear Me Now? How I Found My Voice and Learned to Live with Passion and Purpose" where she chronicles her personal and professional life which is filled with victories, setbacks and lessons learned along the way.

From 2015-2019, Chavannes was a Member of Parliament with the Liberal party and held the position of Parliamentary Secretary to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Her political career spanned for four years and when she reached the end of her first term, opted to step down and not seek re-election.

In her post political career, Celina actively advocates for equity and inclusion and is also a champion of mental health.

For more information on Celina or to grab a copy of her book, please visit here.

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Episode #11 History's Most Audacious Black Canadians featuring Ontario Black History Society President, Natasha Henry!

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 22:08:32 GMT

In recognition of Black History Month, Natasha Henry of the Ontario Black History Society joins the podcast to discuss the work of the organization and takes on the tough task of identifying three of the most audacious individuals in Black Canadian history and their special accomplishments. Dudley Laws was a Canadian civil rights activist and executive director of the Black Action Defence Committee. Mary Ann Shadd Cary was an American-Canadian anti-slavery activist, journalist, publisher, teacher, and lawyer. Elizabeth Freeman, also known as Bet, Mum Bett, or MumBet, was the first enslaved African American to file and win a freedom suit in Massachusetts.#NewEpisodeAlert #Podcast #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #MostAudacious #BestLifeEver #AudaciousLiving #BeAudacious

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#10 Talking Self Care and Happiness with Dr Joel Kerr of the Health Institute!

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 23:25:55 GMT

"In my opinion, I feel like that the pandemic of unhappy relationships or unhappy people has exponentially been increased because of the lock down and quarantine measures that have been implemented." Dr. Joel Kerr For over a decade The Health Institute (THI) has taken a unique approach to health care through education and promotion of health, fitness and overall well being. In keeping with the spirit of self care and love, THI founder, Dr. Joel Kerr (Dr. J) joins the podcast to discuss the importance of happiness to our lives and the self-love strategies we can implement to ensure that our overall well being remains intact. Dr. J is the Founder and Director of Therapy at The Health Institute. With over 9 years of experience as a health practitioner, strength and conditioning coach and motivational speaker, he is dedicated to providing young athletes with the tools and building blocks needed to be successful on and off the field or the court. For more information on Dr. Joel Kerr or the Health Institute, please visit http://www.thehealthinstitute.ca/#NewEpisodeAlert #Podcast #SelfCare #Happiness # SelfLove #BestAudaciousLifeEver #Motivational #BeAuadcious

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Episode #9 Taekwon Do Instructor, Akmal Farah talks Children's Mental Health & Pandemic

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 01:55:39 GMT

"Discipline is about consistently doing the same thing over and over again until we achieve what we want and not give up"
Akmal Farah

This special edition of The Audacious Living Podcast takes a look at the psychological impacts that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on our children as we collectively deal with having to be apart from one another.

Akmal Farah is the owner of Authentic Taekwondo and Kickboxing in Markham in the north end of Toronto and he shares his firsthand perspective on how the global pandemic we're all experiencing is negatively impacting children.

The former Canadian National Taekwondo champion will also discuss how his studio has had to make the necessary pivots by moving classes and sessions online and lessons learned in the process.

Farah began his Taekwondo practice in April of 1994 and in 1997 he went on to win his first Canadian National Championships in the Bantam weight division. He credits his motivation and inspiration to Grand Master Young Su Choung and Coach Tino Dossantos. He’s competed at many world championships, Pan American and other international events successfully. He has finished top 8 at the world championships and earned a bronze medal at the Pan Am Championships, through 4 years on the Nationals Team. During his tenure on Team Canada he served many terms as its team captain, where he now brings that same dedication and drive to Authentic Taekwondo.

For more info, visit here.

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Episode #8: Strengthening our Self-Awareness Muscle featuring Alan Stein Jr.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 01:24:36 GMT

"I believe that motivation is really the spark that will get you started but discipline will allow you to finish"Alan SteinThe Audacious Living Podcast welcomes keynote speaker, author and basketball performance expert, Alan Stein Jr. to discuss the importance of self-awareness, passion and discipline to our everyday lives.As a speaker and writer, Stein teaches proven strategies to improve organizational performance, create effective leadership and develop winning mindsets, ritual and routines.Stein has worked with some of the highest performing athletes on the planet including NBA superstars like Kevin Durant, Steph Curry and Kobe Bryant. He distills lessons from these high performers and teachers leaders how to apply them in practical everyday life.His book Raise Your Game is for anyone looking to improve their performance by sharing proven principles that can be implemented immediately which in turn will help skyrocket your performance.For more information about Alan or his book "Raise Your Game", visit here:alansteinjr.comThe Audacious Living Podcast can also be watched on YouTube:https://youtu.be/JacO82RPGnQ #NewPodcastAlert #Podcast #PositiveEnergy #PowerofPositivity #Discipline #Passion #SelfAwareness #Motivational #BestLifeEver #AudaciousLiving #BeAudacious

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Episode #7: An Inspiring Story of Overcoming Setbacks featuring Taylor Lindsay Noel

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 21:58:22 GMT

"Life is completely unpredictable, life has pivots, life has turns but life is also really beautiful and worth it. As much as possible, lean on the people you love and just continue to try. That's all you can ask for."Taylor Lindsey Noel Episode #7 of The Audacious Living Podcast is LIVE!The Audacious Living Podcast welcomes Taylor Lindsey Noel who shares an inspirational story of disappointment to achieve greatness. At the age of 14, Taylor Lindsay Noel was a gifted gymnast who had her eyes set on representing Canada at the 2012 Olympics. She was forced to dash her dreams to the side after suffering a terrible accident at practice one day where she broke her neck and was instantly paralyzed. Taylor spent the next 18 months in rehab and was forced to adjust to her new life in a wheelchair. However this isn't where her story ends.After much persistence, dedication and hard work, today, Taylor went on to start her own luxury loose leaf tea company called Cup of Té . Her company caught the attention of Oprah Winfrey and was subsequently featured in Oprah’s last printed copy of the "O " magazine on Oprah's Favourite Things list of 2020For more information about Taylor or "Cup of Té", visit here: cupofte.caThe Audacious Living Podcast can be watched on YouTube:https://youtu.be/eReZcF2ImXg Enjoy the episode and #BeAudacious#NewEpisodeAlert #Podcast#AudaciousQuotes #Dreams #Resiliency #NeverGiveUp #PositiveVibes #NeverStopDreaming #DreamChaser #PositiveEnergy #ShareHappiness #PowerofPositivity #SpreadPositivity #PositiveMindset #Motivational #BestLifeEver #AudaciousLiving #BeAudacious

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Episode #6: Let’s Talk About Mental Health - Featuring Beverly Beuermann-King

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 23:07:33 GMT

"Uncertainty and fear has certainly been another layer that's been added on along with the daily stressors that we face." Beverly Beuermann-King on mental health challenges experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic BONUS EPISODE ALERT Episode #6 of The Audacious Living Podcast is LIVE! In support of the #BellLetsTalk campaign, The Audacious Living Podcast welcomes Beverly Beuermann-King to discuss stress and mental health while highlighting strategies we can incorporate to build our resiliency during this time of COVID-19. Beverly has been mental health and wellness expert for over 20 years and has helped individuals and organizations build resiliency, manage stress and create an environment of wellness. Using her S-O-S Principle, this black belt in martial arts makes a difference in people's lives by kicking down the stigmas of mental health while helping stressed-out and frustrated teams and leaders live healthier and productive lives. For more information about Beverly or to order a copy of the book, "Stressed Out", visit here: worksmartlivesmart.com The Audacious Living Podcast can be watched on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zC6YTq6sfoo Enjoy the episode and #BeAudacious #NewEpisodeAlert #Podcast #AudaciousQuotes #MentalHealth #Stress #Resiliency #StressManagement #PodcastersOfInstagram #PowerofPositivity #SpreadPositivity #PositiveMindset #Motivational #BestLifeEver #AudaciousLiving #BeAudacious

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Episode #5 “The Sleeping Giant” - Featuring Kam Salami

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 21:32:35 GMT

"They taught me and developed things in me that I didn't think I had and that allowed me to push it into writing this book." Author, Kam Salami reflects on how a life changing experience living with Buddhist monks in north China inspired him to write his first book, "The Sleeping Giant: How To Clear The Path To Success and Abundance" Episode #5 of The Audacious Living Podcast is LIVE and welcomes author Kam Salami to discuss his new book, The Sleeping Giant which is a book written with the purpose of increasing our understanding of our soul and inner wisdom shared through meditation, cosmic understanding and science.Kam also describes the personal experience of submerging himself in Buddhist culture which in turn put him on the path that helped him uncover his life's purpose.For more information about Kam or to order a copy of the book, visit here.To watch The Audacious Living Podcast on Youtube, click here.Enjoy the episode and #BeAudacious #NewEpisodeAlert #Podcast #KamSalami #Mediatation #Author #BookAlert #MotivationalSpeaker #AudaciousQuotes #PowerofPositivity #SpreadPositivity #PositiveMindset #Motivational #BestLifeEver #AudaciousLiving #BeAudacious

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Episode #4 Black Girl In Love With Herself: featuring Award Winning Playwright, Trey Anthony

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 22:47:08 GMT

Episode #4 of The Audacious Living Podcast is LIVE! Excited to be joined by visionary creator, speaker and award winning playwright, Trey Anthony on this week's edition of The Audacious Living Podcast 🎙🗣. Trey reached mainstream success with her sold-out hit play, "da Kink in My Hair" which grossed millions and broke box office records across Canada, US, and England after it premiered in 2001. In 2007, Trey adapted ‘da Kink for the small screen, making her the first African Canadian woman to create, write, and produce a primetime television show on a major Canadian network. Trey speaks her truth in her new book, Black Girl In Love (With Herself) as she details her inner struggles to meet the demands of her family and the societal pressures of living up to the image of a “strong” black woman. For more information about Trey or to order a copy of Black Girl In Love With Herself, visit: https://www.treyanthony.com/ The Audacious Living Podcast can be listened to on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jVR6V7X2kRiCCDXE0FTyl?si=uIUZ-b0zQvaPt2Nxghe3Og OR watched on Youtubehttps://youtu.be/n_FgiBiVbgU Enjoy the episode and #BeAudacious📢 #NewEpisodetAlert #Podcast #TreyAnthony #BlackGirlInLoveWithHerself #MotivationalSpeaker #AudaciousQuotes #Dreams #NeverStopDreaming #PowerofPositivity #SpreadPositivity #PositiveMindset #Motivational #BestLifeEver #AudaciousLiving #BeAudacious📢

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Episode #3 The Audacious Living Podcast featuring Spider Jones

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 04:40:21 GMT

"Don't be intimidated by your dreams. You own that dream, that dream is yours! You control that dream, don't let that dream intimidate you."

Spider Jones

Spider Jones is an award winning broadcaster, journalist and motivational speaker and he joins The Audacious Living Podcast this week .

Spider shares inspiring stories from his upbringing, why its important to go after our dream and so much more.

Jones is highly committed to supporting today's youth which is one of the reasons he founded "Believe To Achieve" which is a non-profit that assists kids, ages 8-16, in after-school personal development and mentorship programs.

For more information about Spider or to learn more about Believe To Achieve, visit:
https://www.spiderjones.com/

Enjoy the episode and #BeAudacious

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Episode #1: A Lasting Legacy featuring the Honourable Jean Augustine

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 20:53:36 GMT

The Honorable Jean Augustine joins the very first episode of The Audacious Living Podcast this week 🎙🗣. Ms.Augustine has the distinction of being the first Black woman to be elected to the House Commons of Canada where she served from 1993 - 2006 and she shares stories from her journey. She also discusses her career in education as a teacher and principal, her pathway to politics and where her dedication to community originated from. Her tremendous legacy of a community builder is unmatched and she discusses her personal journey. Enjoy the first episode and #BeAudacious📢 #Podcast #HonJeanAugustine #BlackExcellence #CommunityEngagement #Equity #Inclusivity #Representation #Education #BlackHistoryMonth #Motivational #AudaciousLiving #BeAudacious📢

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Episode #2: The Powerhouse In You featuring speaker and author Cate Collins!

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 09:40:13 GMT

"We all have it within us and I believe that we all are leaders. I'm so passionate about that"International speaker and writer Cate Collins discusses her newly released book, " The Powerhouse In You: How To Lead With Greater Resilience, Courage and Confidence. "The Powerhouse in You" is packed with practical tools and exercises to support individuals who want to make a positive difference in the lives of their organizations, families, and communities. Cate talks about the inner potential that exists inside all of us, the importance of taking responsibility for our choices and she'll share strategies for overcoming fear and uncertainty. Cate Collins is a passionate international speaker, trainer and retreat facilitator. She's the CEO of Powerful Journey Consulting and helps leaders and their teams loosen their underwear so they can be the best version of themselves. For more information about Cate or to order a copy of her book, visit:https://www.powerfuljourney.com/#BeAudacious📢 Follow The Audacious Living Podcast🎙 on Instagram: @theaudaciouspod #Podcast #InnerPower #Greatness #Motivational #BestLifeEver #AudaciousLiving #BeAudacious📢

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The Audacious Living Podcast (Trailer)

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 09:40:13 GMT

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