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Trashy Divorces

Hemlock Creatives

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A Good Podcast About Bad Relationships. Every Wednesday and Sunday, Alicia and Stacie take you on a comedic ride through stories of marital misconduct and love gone wrong, blending biography, pop culture, history, and politics. "It’s one part Vanity Fair meets Town & Country, one part country music song—and an all-around good time." - The Atlantan. "Enjoying the juicy details of other people’s relationships is having a moment." - Sunday Times Style Magazine (UK). "When this shameless show ab ...
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The Encore Effect

Encore Creativity

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Discover the profound impact of music in life’s second act with The Encore Effect. This inspiring podcast from Encore Creativity—America’s largest choral organization for adults 55+—weaves together moving personal narratives with cutting-edge insights on creative aging. Each episode features the remarkable stories of Encore singers alongside conversations with experts in neuroscience, gerontology, and the arts, exploring how music creates community, improves health outcomes, and brings joy t ...
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The Science of Happiness

PRX and Greater Good Science Center

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Learn research-tested strategies for a happier, more meaningful life, drawing on the science of compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and awe. Hosted by award-winning psychologist Dacher Keltner. Co-produced by PRX and UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center. Follow us on Instagram @HappinessPod.
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Ed Goldman is a longtime newspaper and magazine columnist, the author of five books and creator of The Goldman State, a three-times-a-week online column with subscribers in 40 states, Canada and Europe. A professional playwright, composer and painter, Ed has also taught journalism at five California Universities and community colleges. His bucket list includes becoming the victim of a corporate takeover. This podcast is an extension of his unique take on the world around us and his interpret ...
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Clever is an award-winning, independent podcast that offers a window into the humanity behind the design of the world around us. In each episode, designer Amy Devers has candid and revealing conversations with the visionaries, culture-makers, and creative forces who shape our world and inform our society. Through a disarming mix of raw candor and honest shop-talk, Clever peels back the layers to unearth the gritty, authentic and sometimes surprising details of their creative paths. Clever Co ...
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Under the Influence with Terry O'Reilly

Apostrophe Podcast Network

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Under the Influence gives listeners a rare backstage pass into the hallways, boardrooms and recording studios of the ad industry.Join host and adman Terry O’Reilly for fascinating (and humorous) stories that connect the dots between pop culture, marketing and human nature. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Built Not Born

Joe Ciccarone

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Welcome to Built Not Born! The story of EVERYDAY PEOPLE creating REMARKABLE LIVES. Each week we bring a REMARKABLE story of an ordinary person that overcame the odds, fought through adversity and impacted the lives of countless people in their community. Subscribe and see why life is BUILT NOT BORN.
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Treat your ears to 30 original pieces of prose, music, and sound design never heard before. This podcast features artists collaborating on a multi-media group project without having any knowledge about the identities of their counterparts. Only after the project's completion are the artists introduced to one another in a Salon-style roundtable discussion as they explore the roles of creativity, anonymity and the power of connection between people from different walks of life. Hosted by Spoti ...
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Boffola Podcast

Monique Gaudion

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A space for stories that will arouse a smile and where we can connect to our collective experience. The podcast is a down to earth tapestry of stories that honours vulnerability, inspiration, and courage. Humans have been telling stories for as long as we’ve had language. We think in stories, remember in stories, and turn just about everything we experience into a story. Monique's love of story is an international one, spanning over 25 yrs writing, performing, producing shows and events embo ...
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Welcome to Dark Alchemy, a podcast forged in the fires of the world’s greatest roleplaying game — Dungeons & Dragons. Whether you’re a Dungeon Master weaving intricate campaigns or a player chasing nat 20s, this show is your spellbook of storytelling secrets, tactical advice, and homebrew brilliance. Join the creators of the Dark Alchemy YouTube channel as we explore custom monsters, DM tips, worldbuilding lore, house rules, and interviews with fellow adventurers from the D&D community. 🎲 Ne ...
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I asked my female and non-binary guests the same four questions, and together, we followed the intriguing threads of story and curiosity as they unspooled. 1 - Where are you and whose traditional (Indigenous) territory are you on? 2 - What’s your favourite fairytale/ancient tale? 3 - What’s your relationship with your body like? 4 - And what’s your connection to your creativity? These potent conversations are created by mixing creativity + the body + fairy tales + conversation with wild abandon.
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Aspen Ideas to Go

The Aspen Institute

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Aspen Ideas to Go is a show about bold ideas that will open your mind. Featuring compelling conversations with the world’s top thinkers and doers from a diverse range of disciplines, Aspen Ideas to Go gives you front-row access to the Aspen Ideas Festival.
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Writers With Wrinkles

Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid

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Authors Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid iron out the wrinkles in writing, publishing, and everything in between . . . One podcast at a time. Writers With Wrinkles is the go-to podcast for aspiring authors, and those in the trenches, who want to successfully publish a novel...or ten! Join us each week as we dive deep into writing and the publishing industry, providing expert interviews, insightful discussions, and practical tips. With our engaging and informative format, you'll get the guidance ...
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No More Bad Events

Scott Bloom, eSpeakers

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From locking in tech vendors to booking high-impact speakers to ensuring the cocktail hour goes off without a hitch, planning meetings or events can be a daunting task, and the likelihood of something going sideways is inevitable. No matter your experience level or the number of events you've planned. Brought to you by eSpeakers, No More Bad Events is the professional event planner's best resource for navigating this tenuous universe towards event perfection every time. Hosted by Scott Bloom ...
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One Sweet Dream provides a fresh take on the music, people, and narrative of the Beatles. This is the Beatles, through a new lens. The podcast includes 5 major series: (1) The Breakup Series: Revisiting the roots and causes of the Beatles' Breakup. (2) The Aftermath Series: Revisiting the events following the Beatles' Breakup. (3) The New Lens Series: Exploring key themes through interviews and deep dives. (4) The Get Back Series: Exploring all elements of the Get Back Documentary through a ...
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The Writing Your Resilience Podcast is for anyone who wants to use the writing process to flip the script on the stories they’ve been telling themselves, because when we tell better stories about ourselves, we live better lives. Every Thursday, host Lisa Cooper Ellison, an author, speaker, trauma-informed writing coach, and trauma survivor diagnosed with complex PTSD, interviews writers of tough, true stories, people who've developed incredible grit, and professionals in the field of psychol ...
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Authors, Coaches, and Entrepreneurs share their personal and professional journeys. Past guests include Bruce George of the Genius is Common Movement, Life Coach Bobbi Stevens, Financial Expert Steven Hutchinson, Sen. Barbara Robinson, Geraldine Hollis of the Tougaloo Nine, Author Bernard N. Lee, Jr., and Author and Speaker Tawana Williams.
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A biweekly debate show that bridges the divide across contentious issues. Every two weeks, Doha Debates and FP Studios bring you an important and topical debate on the world’s most pressing issues. The show brings together people with starkly different opinions for an in-depth, human conversation that looks for common ground. Each show also includes young guest voices, often participants of the Doha Debates Ambassador Program, who ask insightful questions of the guests. Show hosts include Ka ...
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Financial Grownup is taking the podcast up a notch with a new focus on Financial Wellness. Bobbi shares the behind the scenes evolution of the podcast and why we need to be talking more about the ties between mental and emotional health and our money.
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Hi, I’m vocalist Valerie Day from the 80s band Nu Shooz. In Living A Vocal Life, I interview vocalists of all genres, in different stages of their careers, from singers on the Billboard charts to those teaching the next generation. What do they have in common? They’re all performers with amazing stories to tell and experiences to share.In our conversations, you’ll learn what inspired them to become a singer, the challenges they've encountered, and how they’ve overcome them. You’ll also hear ...
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EWN - Engineering With Nature

USACE and Story Studio Network

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For more than 10 years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been working on an initiative called Engineering With Nature that uses natural processes and systems to deliver a broad range of economic, environmental, and social benefits. EWN, as it is called, is developing and implementing nature-based solutions for infrastructure, engineering, and water projects. EWN brings together a growing international community of scientists, engineers, and researchers, from all kinds of disciplines to c ...
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Learn more about Encore: https://encorecreativity.org/ Jeanne Kelly is the founder of Encore Creativity for Older Adults, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing an excellent, accessible, and sustainable artistic environment for older adults over 55 years of age, either beginning, intermediate or advanced levels, who seek arts education an…
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Send us a text Writing can be a powerful tool for healing, but when writing the tough stuff, it’s easy to get triggered and relive the experiences you’re writing about. If you’re wondering what to do about this, join me and somatic experiencing practitioner Kirby Moore as we explore how the nervous system works and how to care for it and your writi…
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Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Can cooking really serve as a form of mental health therapy? Cooking requires focus and provides a delicious distraction from life's ups and downs. For me, that clarity is therapy. Reading a cookbook is also like therapy and when written well, I wonder, does that book bel…
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People often tell me they love the storytelling in Under the Influence. One of my favourite storytellers of all time is the late, great Stuart McLean. Which is why it’s been such a joy for our network to partner with Stuart’s long-time producer Jess Milton and the Vinyl Cafe team to bring you the podcast “Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe.” Today we are …
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Research shows that simple practices such as self-hugs, soothing touch, and hand-to-heart can calm the nervous system, supporting caregivers and the children in their care. Summary: From parents to teachers, caregiving can be overwhelming and exhausting. This episode of The Science of Happiness dives into simple touch-based strategies that promote …
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Send us a text How do you dive into the marrow of an experience we’ll all one day share, yet so many of us struggle to talk about? And how do you write into a topic so widely covered that it feels impossible to say something new? Today, I’m joined by Amy Lin, author of the stunning micro memoir Here After, as we tackle these questions head-on. Toge…
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Major forces shaping the U.S. economy are already causing ripple effects across the globe. To say it’s a time of economic uncertainty and transformation may be an understatement. America could see the biggest tariff shock in nearly a century and immigration policy is affecting the labor market. In addition, the Tax Act, or One Big Beautiful Bill, c…
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America swooned for Sex and the City, HBO's glamorous dive into the lives of four women in New York City at the bleeding edge of the 21st century. But early in the series run, there were already rumors of cast disputes, factions, and trouble on set. Had the show been less singular, and less beloved, the actresses likely would have emerged unscathed…
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We sit down with Alphinius Goo, creator of Gooey Cube and winner of the 2025 ENnie Award (Judge’s Spotlight) for Darkenhaven, to talk all things Dungeons & Dragons, storytelling, and world-building. In this interview we cover: How Alphinius started his journey in Dungeons & Dragons What makes storytelling essential for tabletop RPGs The inspiration…
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Designer, craftsman, artist and educator, Norman Teague, grew up in Chicago absorbing the sounds, colors, textures and vibes of his “hood,” fancy cars, and Auntie Aretha’s painting. A highschool Drafting elective was his first real step into the design field, which he then traversed with aplomb through an MFA at SAIC, to the Venice Architecture Bie…
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In the Dumpster this week: We note the passing of Kelly Clarson's ex Brandon Blackstock at just 48. Please keep his four children in your thoughts. Actress, singer, Prince confidant, and other multi-hyphenate Apollonia (Patricia Apollonia Kotero), at the young age of 66, finds herself embroiled in a legal battle with Prince's estate over her name. …
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Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Jet lag, however you get it, is awful. But when you really want to see the sites around Paris, well, you'll find a way around it. This podcast will suggest an alternative I've not yet experienced but jet lag in Paris may have a simple solution. Thanks for listening the th…
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In this guided meditation with poet and teacher Henry Shukman, learn how allowing discomfort, rather than resisting it, can open the door to greater calm and self-compassion. How To Do This Practice: Find a Comfortable Position: Sit comfortably, either upright with your head balanced or reclining, and relax your jaw, shoulders, and hands. Invite Wa…
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Send us a text Author Laura Cathcart Robbins shares book marketing tips she learned while promoting her memoir Stash: My Life in Hiding, and how recovery helped her cultivate the honesty needed to write her memoir. Laura’s Bio: Laura Cathcart Robbins is the best-selling author of the Atria/Simon & Schuster memoir, Stash, My Life In Hiding, and host…
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NMBE Episode 76 - Quinn Conyers GUEST BIO: Quinn Conyers is a dynamic event emcee and public speaking expert with 20+ years transforming events from good to GRAND. Featured in major publications and trusted by Nike, Walmart, and the UN, she's a published author of two speaking industry books. Quinn brings proven strategies for sponsor visibility, a…
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Regardless of one’s politics, most would agree that America is going through a difficult time. Our rifts seem overwhelmingly deep, and it’s not clear how to repair them. New York Times columnist and writer David Brooks has had his idea of what America is supposed to be and stand for upended in recent years. But he also isn’t giving up. In his 20th …
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Today's Dumpster Dive is sponsored by Incogni! Today in the Dumpster, we're diving right into: The midcentury fabulous Highlands, North Carolina, home that Burt Reynolds owned for a decade or so back in the 80s and 90s. It's on the market, so if you need a two-story monolith, a fire-warmed groove pit, or a stone shower, it can be yours for the low,…
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Information designer and advocate for data humanism, Giorgia Lupi, spent her childhood in Italy organizing buttons in her grandmother’s tailor shop, a data collector already in the making. The teenage years had her expressing herself through the punk rock and heavy metal scene in her town. After receiving her master’s degree in Architecture, she be…
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Send us a text In this episode of Writers With Wrinkles, we dive into the world of self-publishing adult fiction. Authors Barb Hopkins and Kelly Garcia share how they turned frustration with traditional publishing into indie success, building their paranormal mystery series Chronicles of a Cursed Midlife from the ground up while navigating the chal…
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The character of Alice Hyatt - a widowed mother who takes a job at a roadside diner on her way to a singing career - made a lot of sense to actress Linda Lavin. After all, her mother had been an opera singer whose aspirations were derailed by marriage and children, and by the time Alice premiered in 1976, Linda was living and thriving in a very dif…
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From our Season 12 Archives, one of our favourites. In this episode, we talk about one of the legends of the advertising business – George Lois. Out-spoken and fearless, he launched Xerox, helped elect Robert F. Kennedy, designed famous Esquire magazine covers and even once climbed out onto a window ledge to convince a client to buy an idea. Hosted…
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Built Not Born Podcast: Jon Gordon - The 7 Commitments of a Great Team, Why Teammates Are Forever, and How Commitments Crush Goals 🚀⚡ Episode Description 📖 Bestselling author Jon Gordon returns to Built Not Born to discuss his latest book "The 7 Commitments of a Great Team" - a book that took him 16 days to type but 54 years to write 📚. From his da…
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Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Ah, California’s bullet train. The gift that keeps on... waiting. Will we ever see it get built? It’s a bold vision — to build a train no one can ride, between places no one wants to go, with money no one has. Let me share my observations. Thanks for listening the the pod…
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There’s a tapping practice shown to ease stress, balance emotions, and support healing. We explore the science behind Emotional Freedom Technique, or EFT. Summary: Emerging research shows that a body-tapping technique called Emotional Freedom Technique, or EFT, can help calm the nervous system, improve emotional awareness, and support healing from …
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The United States is in a pivotal foreign policy moment. What can a zoomed-out view of the current world order tell us about where things are going? Several foreign policy experts come together on stage at the Aspen Ideas Festival for a discussion on the state of the world order. David Petraeus is a former CIA director and Army general, Susan Rice …
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Child actor Gary Coleman made a big cultural mark on the 1980s in his role as Arnold Jackson on Diff'rent Strokes - "Whatchoo talkin' 'bout, Willis?" was his notable catchphrase on the show. But the young man who emerged from the series in 1986 had a hard road ahead of him. Because of health issues stemming from his earliest days, he retained his c…
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Everyone’s most beloved DIY hero, fashion designer, and creative maverick Todd Oldham grew up experimenting at the family craft table and stabbing his sister (volunteer fit model) with pins. A self-described little weirdo, he learned early on to eschew the arbitrary boundaries that society uses to stratify and separate. He values process over outco…
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With the passing of Loni Anderson this week, we pulled one of the trashiest divorces out of the vault for an encore this week. Oh, the 1980s were a weird time, and Loni Anderson and Burt Reynolds might have seemed like they could have gone the distance. However, it was not to be. It is a much bleaker portrait of a six-year long marriage, and a divo…
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From our Season 12 Archives.... one of our favourites. With multiple ways to skip commercials at our fingertips, advertisers have found a new way to reach the public. They’re jumping out of commercial breaks and into the storylines of television shows. This week, we look at a list of popular TV shows that aren’t just entertainment. They’re big mark…
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Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Got print? "Start" the presses may be a bit of a stretch given I've written for at least two publications that have "stopped" them. Let's not get too critical now. I only contributed relevant, engaging and I might even add humorous content at times. As for my current publ…
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Witnessing the suffering of others can be deeply painful. In this guided meditation, Anushka Fernandopulle helps you cultivate both compassion and the ability to soothe yourself in the face of that pain. How to Do This Practice: Find somewhere peaceful, sit down and get comfortable. Once you’re ready, gently close or soften your eyes. Start taking …
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Send us a text Imagine working tirelessly for years to publish your first novel—only to have the moment of celebration collide with the collapse of your country. Imagine being forced to flee, leaving behind everything you’ve ever known, and yet… still finding your voice through poetry, storytelling, and advocacy. Today, I have the honor of speaking…
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The mission of the U.S. Department of Justice has been tested over the past few months, as the Trump administration has thrust the agency into the center of several politicized debates. In the current atmosphere, can the DOJ fulfill its job of keeping our country safe and upholding civil rights? Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, who served …
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GUEST BIO: Author, workforce strategist, and keynote speaker, Greg is the founding partner of the Global Performance Institute, a boutique consulting firm supporting organizations seeking to get the most out of their workforce. Greg previously held leadership roles in the outsourced services and risk management industries, advising some of the most…
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When longtime tennis partners - kidding, they were married - Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen announced that they were putting their racquets down back in April 2024, they noted that they had jointly filed for divorce in 2023. Which raises a question about why they chose to announce their split at that particular moment. Turns out, it might have t…
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Interior Designer Kia Weatherspoon spent her youth making frequent trips to visit her brother in prison - a deeply dehumanizing experience that left a big impression. In the military, she was deployed shortly after 9/11 and awakened her innate designer in the need to create privacy and comfort. Now, Kia is delivering on a quest to ensure that inter…
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