Best Alex And Annie Podcasts (2025)

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How Mindset Shapes Success 35:08

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Most of us label ourselves early on as academic (or not), athletic (or not), or talented (or not). But even if you feel like you're lacking in natural talent or ability in certain areas, approaching new skills or challenges with openness, effort, and curiosity can take you farther than you might expect. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milk…

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Courtney Harding: Building the Future of Human Connection Through XR, Education, and Digital Agency 50:29

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Courtney Harding, founder of Friends with Holograms and a leading voice in spatial computing, joins Srini to discuss the real-world applications and philosophical implications of immersive technologies like VR and AR. Drawing from her background in music journalism, activism, and public policy, she unpacks how virtual experiences are reshaping educ…

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Daniel Lieberman: Dopamine, Desire, and Why Enough is Never Enough 51:43

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In this mind-expanding conversation, psychiatrist and author Daniel Lieberman unpacks the role of dopamine — the brain's molecule of motivation — and how it shapes nearly every aspect of our lives, from love and ambition to addiction and impulsive behavior. Drawing from his bestselling book *The Molecule of More*, Lieberman explains why we’re wired…

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Jason Wilson on The End (dot news) of an Empire?

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By Jason Wilson, Andy Fleming, Cam Smith

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Annie Duke: Why Knowing When to Quit Is a Superpower 1:10:48

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In this powerful third appearance, bestselling author and decision strategist Annie Duke dismantles the myth that grit is always good — and makes the case for why strategic quitting is essential for success. Drawing from cognitive science, personal experience, and examples like Muhammad Ali, Dave Chappelle, and Stuart Butterfield (Slack), Duke illu…

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The Science of Mastery: Anders Ericsson on Deliberate Practice 45:52

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Psychologist Anders Ericsson, the originator of the concept of deliberate practice, shares the foundational principles behind how experts are made—not born. Drawing on decades of empirical research, he explains how world-class performance emerges through structured effort, targeted feedback, and the development of mental models over time.Ericsson c…

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Mark Bray on Anti-Anti-Fascism (There Has To Be A Simpler Word For This)

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By Mark Bray, Andy Fleming, Cam Smith

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The Operating System of Transformation: Salim Ismail on Exponential Thinking, Leadership, and Inner Engineering 57:33

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In this episode, Salim Ismail — founding executive director of Singularity University and author of *Exponential Organizations* — maps out what it takes to adapt, lead, and build in a world defined by accelerating change.He unpacks the frameworks behind exponential growth, the future of learning, and the architecture of modern organizations. But th…

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Why Starting Over Hurts 37:56

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If you've ever gotten well into a project—maybe a DIY renovation—and then realized that you've taken the wrong approach, you probably know that it's very tempting to just stay the course. Starting all over again would be so painful, even if starting over is clearly the best option. Or maybe you've taken a wrong turn on a hike and only noticed it a …

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Hannah Gais on Gaising Into The Abyss

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By Hannah Gais, Andy Fleming, Cam Smith

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Dennis Xu: Designing Tools That Think Like We Do 47:01

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Dennis Xu, co-founder of Mem, unpacks the future of personal knowledge and how it’s being reshaped by networked thinking, cognitive design, and human-centered AI. Drawing on his Stanford background, founder journey, and product philosophy, Dennis challenges the folder-based paradigms of information management — replacing them with malleable, graph-…

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The Science of Focus: Gloria Mark on Attention Rhythms, Flow Myths, and Digital Control 52:12

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Cognitive scientist Gloria Mark explains why modern knowledge work sabotages attention — and how to fight back. Drawing from her decades of research, she breaks down internal vs. external distraction, meta-awareness, cognitive rhythms, and the misunderstood nature of flow states. This episode delivers practical insights for reclaiming agency over y…

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Sonkhe Ahrens: Building a Thinking System That Generates Insight, Not Noise 46:13

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Sonkhe Ahrens shares how traditional approaches to knowledge — highlighting, tagging, collecting — fail to support actual thinking. Drawing from Niklas Luhmann’s Zettelkasten method, Ahrens explains why insight isn’t something you plan for, but something you engineer into existence by connecting information deliberately over time. The conversation …

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Dr Kaz Ross & Celeste Liddle on Matters Melbourne

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Three episodes for the price of one - try finding a deal that good on any other irregularly uploaded anti-fascist radio programme. This is a special omnibus presentation of our discussion with Dr Kaz Ross about fascist activity in Melbourne at the beginning of August, then a chat amongst ourselves about the racist attack on Camp Sovereignty by Marc…

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Teamwork That Works: What Great Teams Have in Common 42:53

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What makes an effective team? Talent? Skill? Discipline? In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we're looking at some of the more surprising ingredients of successful teams, according to science. Teams where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. You'll hear the story of the Kon-Tiki expedition—a harrowing journey across the Pac…

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Kevin Surace — Building Smarter, Leading Better, and Adapting to AI 1:10:56

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Kevin Surace breaks down how AI is reshaping the future of work — not by eliminating jobs, but by replacing repetitive tasks and redefining what humans are actually needed for. He explains why productivity, not headcount, will determine company growth in a labor-constrained world. Drawing from decades of applied AI experience, Surace outlines the e…

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When It Feels Like Everyone's Watching 36:34

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We've all been there. Maybe you fumbled a line in a presentation. Or tripped on a shoelace. Or suffered a bad hair day. It can feel like the whole world is watching you—and judging you—in those embarrassing moments. But are people paying as much attention to you as you think? In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we explore why we tend …

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Jonathan M Katz on Substack Nazis & General Ghoulery

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This week we're joined by Jonathan Katz of The Racket to talk about Substack Nazis (we hate Substack Nazis) and the mindbogglingly ghoulish campaign to whitewash famine in Gaza.By Jonathan Katz, Cam Smith

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How a Single Source of Information Can Seem Like Several 28:36

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You've probably been in situations where multiple friends recommend the same product. It must be great, if everyone is talking about it, right? But then you find out that those friends had all just seen the same product on a popular TV show. What seemed like independent recommendations really came from a single source. In this episode of Choiceolog…

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Emily M Bender & Alex Hanna on The AI Con

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This week we have a chat with Prof Emily M Bender and Dr Alex Hanna about their latest book The AI Con.By Emily M Bender, Alex Hanna, Andy Fleming, Cam Smith

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Cam Wilson & Ariel Bogle on Conspiracy Nation

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This week we're joined by journalists Ariel Bogle & Cam Wilson to talk about their new book Conspiracy Nation and getting their almonds fully and completely activated.By Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Ariel Bogle, Cam Wilson

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Coming Soon: A New Season of Choiceology 1:35

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It's a new season of Choiceology, an original podcast from Charles Schwab. New episodes arrive every two weeks, so please follow us in your favorite podcasting app. Important Disclosures The comments, views, and opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of Charles Schwab. Data contained h…

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Nicola Guerra on the Italian Far-Right

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This week we have a chat with Italian academic Nicola Guerra about his research on the Italian far-Right (from 1945 to the Russia-Ukraine Conflict)By Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Nicola Guerra

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Annie Kelly on Conspiracists At The Wheel

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This week we are joined by returning guest Annie Kelly, a researcher into antifeminism and conspiracy theories, who we last had a yarn with in October 2020. Has anything happened in the space in the interim? Or does nothing ever really happen?By Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Annie Kelly

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Jason Wilson on Culture Vultures & X, The Everything App

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This week Cam (quoted once in the New York Times) and Andy (never quoted) are joined by Dr Jason Wilson (recently pointedly not quoted) to discuss matters Noo Yawk, from mayoral aspirant Mamdani to that social butterfly Jeffrey Epstein. Later we talk about X, the Everything App, and I'd just point out that this was recorded a few days before the X …

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Joey Watson on Lone Actor

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This week we have a chat with journalist Joey Watson about his new Listnr podcast series Lone Actor, which traces the trajectory of the Christchurch killer, and his connections to the Australian & transnational far-Right scenes.By Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Joey Watson

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Laura Jedeed on The Biggest Parades

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This week we're joined by investigative journalist Laura Jedeed to talk about the biggest military parades and most out-of-control police riots, folks, they were getting out of hand, let me tell you.By Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Laura Jedeed

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Radiothon 2025!

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Righto, so nobody's blaming anybody, but it would seem that another year has gone by without the overthrow of capitalism, which means we must raise again money in order to keep 3CR on the air. Thank you to special guests Byron Clark, Jordan van den Lamb, Jordy Silverstein, Cam Wilson and Tom Tanuki for coming on and talking about how important we a…

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Little Bits of Happiness: With Guests Sally Millington & Ellen Evers 28:27

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Were you the kind of kid who devoured all your Halloween candy in one sitting—or savored it daily until, somehow, it was Easter? And when it comes to bad news, do you prefer it all at once or with some time in between? Turns out, the way we bundle or separate life's highs and lows can influence our happiness. In this episode of Choiceology with Kat…

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Richard Seymour in conversation with Jeff Sparrow

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Hello there! A special little podcast treat for you today - a recording of Jeff Sparrow in coversation with Richard Seymour about Disaster Nationalism, from an event co-hosted by Critical Research Association Melbourne and the New International Bookshop on March 27.By Jeff Sparrow, Richard Seymour

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Jeff Sparrow on Fascists Still Among Us

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This week we're joined again by the very first guest we had on YNP all the way back in January 2020, Jeff Sparrow, to get to the bottom of whether anything much of note has happened in the interim.By Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Jeff Sparrow

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Cents & Sensibility: With Guests Melina Palmer & Devin Pope 32:49

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Would you pay more for a car with 29,999 miles than one with 30,000? The answer should be no—it's a negligible difference, after all—but research shows that people often do pay more than they should for cars that are just short of certain odometer thresholds. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at why a price or an age or a te…

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Listener Favorites: Paul Millerd | The Pathless vs Default Path 1:05:17

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Join us for a compelling conversation with Paul Millerd, author of The Pathless Path. In this episode, Paul shares his insights on finding yourself in the wrong life and the real work of figuring out how to live. Discover his journey through experiments, travels, and lessons learned, as he pieces together a set of principles to guide him from unful…

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Paris Marx on Whether Tech Will Save Us (Spoiler: It Won't)

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This week we're joined by Paris Marx of the excellent Tech Won't Save Us podcast to talk about the computers.By Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Paris Marx

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Kate Burns on MAGA Christianity

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This week we have a yarn with journalist Kate Burns about Christian fascism in the United States and Australia.By Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Kate Burns

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Hooked on Streaks: With Guests Chloë Hamilton & Jackie Silverman 31:27

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Streaks have long been logged in the world of sports. And for tracking habits, like daily writing. But now apps encourage us to keep streaks going for just about anything. Messaging friends, learning new languages, meditating, exercising, you name it. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we explore the motivational power of streaks. An…

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Jason Wilson on Unions & Kulchur Wars

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This week we are joined again by our intrepid US correspondent Jason Wilson for a May Day special discussing unions and culture wars.By Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Jason Wilson

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Listener Favorites: Arianna Warsaw | Navigating The Dynamics of Identity Change 1:00:52

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Join us as we sit down with music industry insider, Arianna Warsaw-Fan Rauch. Discover her unique perspective on navigating identity change and get an insider's tour of the industry. From musician life to proper clapping etiquette, Arianna shares her knowledge and experiences. Don't miss this chance to gain a deeper understanding of the classical m…

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Listener Favorites: Manisha Thakor | Money Zen: The Secret to Finding Your Enough 58:16

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In the latest episode of The Unmistakable Creative Podcast titled 'Money Zen: The Secret to Finding Your Enough', we are joined by Manisha Thakor, a seasoned financial expert and the Founder of MoneyZen LLC. With over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, Manisha offers a fresh perspective on our relationship with money and success. Dra…

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Listener Favorites: Aaron Dignan | How to Speed up The Organizational Decision Making Process 57:11

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Aaron Dignan is using software to help scale new ways of working and expedite the decision making process of organizations. Discover the possibilities for transformation in the workplace and realize how we can use software like Murmur to revolutionize our slow and outdated systems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Talia Lavin on Wilder Faith

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This week Talia Lavin joins us again to discuss the Christian Right and Satanic Nazis.By Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Talia Lavin

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Obstacle Illusions: With Guests Daniella McCahey & Tom Gilovich 30:41

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First-born children tend to believe that their parents were harder on them than their siblings are willing to grant. Football fans take disproportionate note of the challenging games on their team's schedules. We're wired to interpret our challenges as bigger than our advantages, even if the reality is more balanced. In this episode of Choiceology …

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Rachel Withers on Election 2025

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This week we have a chat with Australia's #1 Authority on Auspol, Rachel Withers, about the Federal Election.By Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Rachel Withers

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Listener Favorites: Drew Plotkin | How to Use Tattoos to Rewrite Your Story and Reinvent Yourself 1:00:01

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Drew Plotkin, tattoo artist and filmmaker, shares his journey of self-discovery through tattoos in this episode. He recounts his adventures, from death row to Hollywood, and uses his experiences to inspire listeners with his resilience and determination to live life on his own terms. Don't miss this raw and honest account of success, failure, and f…

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Listener Favorites: Gautam Mukunda | What Presidential Elections Can Teach us About Leadership 1:06:48

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In this podcast episode, we sit down with Gautam Mukunda, a Research Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School's Center for Public Leadership, to discuss what we can learn about leadership from presidential elections. Drawing on insights from his book 'Picking Presidents', which examines the qualities that make for successful leaders, Mukunda provides a…

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Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc on the history of fascism in Ireland

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This week we have a yarn with historian Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc about his new book Burn Them Out!By Andy Fleming, Cam Smith, Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc

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Listener Favorites: Jeremey Utley | How Having Lots of Ideas Leads to Creative Breakthroughs 57:10

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If you want to be more innovative, you need to start by changing the way you think about creativity. Good ideas aren't the result of pure wisdom, but rather the practice of innovation. Learn how to tap into surprising and valuable ideas on demand and fill the creative pipeline with breakthrough ideas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

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The Reality Trap: With Guests Ken Adelman & Julia Minson 38:22

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Is it ever possible to see the world objectively, as it is? Turn on the news, open social media, engage with that family member at Thanksgiving, and it appears to some the answer is yes. But what if our biggest blind spot is thinking we don't have a blind spot? In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at how we can easily be fooled…

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Listener Favorites: Russ Roberts | The Decisions that Define Us 1:02:18

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We have apps telling us who we should date, what music to listen to and which route to take to work, but no algorithm or AI can tell us who we should marry, where we should live or at what age we should have children. According to economist Russ Roberts, these decisions are borne of the necessity to solve life's wild problems. They aren't decisions…

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Listener Favorites: Camille Virginia | The Power of Offline Social Connection 1:01:50

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Camille Virginia presents a refreshing and influential solution to the conundrum of digital connection. That is- meeting offline and in the real world. Not only does Camille explain the power of offline connection but she also provides a handbook that will help you fast track your way to building a fulfilling and thriving connection with anyone. Ho…