Best This Is Vanderbilt Business Podcasts (2025)

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Raised $1 Million to Build a Coffee REPchain. Now what? CXFFEE BLACK PODCAST - S4 EP9 39:30

10d ago39:30

39:30

Building the REPchain: From Capital to Community with Mario Dulcey & Beamlak Bekele In this powerful episode, Bartholomew Jones sits down with Mario Dulcey from Colombia and Beamlak Bekele from Ethiopia to dive deep into the journey of Cxffeeblack’s recent $1 million capital raise. They break down what this milestone means for the future of the Bla…

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Success Blueprint for Women in Leadership: How to Gain Respect, Motivate Teams, and Grow Your Marketing Career 41:49

16d ago41:49

41:49

In this episode of One Thousand Ways To Lead, we sit down with Courtney Miller, a marketing executive and MBA alum, to talk about the ups and downs of her MBA journey and how she built a meaningful marketing career. From facing rejection to leading successful brand revamps. You'll hear why not getting the job you want can actually lead to something…

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How to Turn Niche Products Into a Scalable Brand with Direct-to-Consumer Strategy 27:05

2M ago27:05

27:05

In this episode of One Thousand Ways To Lead, we sit down with Brock Hardisty, whose unconventional career path led him from journalism and the beer industry to co-founding a company that designs and manufactures high-end custom pocket knives with his brother. What began as a side project quickly turned into a full-fledged venture rooted in quality…

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Mastering Leadership & Innovation in Renewable Energy 39:41

3M ago39:41

39:41

In this episode of One Thousand Ways to Lead, we sit down with Matt Beasley, Chief Commercial Officer at Silicon Ranch, one of the largest solar power producers in the U.S. Matt shares his leadership journey, from starting in brand development to becoming a key leader in renewable energy. He discusses the importance of mentorship in leadership, how…

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Leadership Through Storytelling: How to Influence and Inspire Your Team 38:32

4M ago38:32

38:32

In this episode of One Thousand Ways to Lead, Joe Pollaro, VP of Real Estate and Workplace at Pinterest, shares his incredible career journey, from investment banking at JP Morgan to investor relations at Wix and now leading a global team at Pinterest. Joe reveals how storytelling is a powerful leadership skill that has shaped his ability to influe…

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How to Lead with Purpose and Make a Difference Beyond Your Career 35:46

5M ago35:46

35:46

In this episode of One Thousand Ways to Lead, Olivia Cooper, a Vanderbilt Owen alum, shares her inspiring journey from studying interior design to excelling in marketing strategy and community leadership. Olivia talks about the lessons she learned while working at the Chamber of Commerce, her transformative experience at Owen, and how she balances …

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Leadership Lessons You Can’t Miss: Part 2 of This Two-Part Alumni Series 32:44

5M ago32:44

32:44

In Part 2 of our alumni special, we dive into even more inspiring stories and powerful leadership insights from Vanderbilt Owen graduates Kitty Elshot-Smith, Kris Douglas, and Ryan Lein. From leading global teams at Bank of America to navigating the challenges of real estate and building successful teams in the corporate world, these alumni share t…

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Leadership Lessons You Can’t Miss: Part 1 of This Two-Part Alumni Series 30:32

5M ago30:32

30:32

In this special two-part episode, we had the pleasure of hearing from three remarkable Vanderbilt Owen alumni—Beth Torres, Russ Fallis, and Jerome Edwards—who returned to campus to share their leadership journeys. Through their stories, they offered powerful insights on leadership, career growth, and the lifelong value of the Owen community. Discov…

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How to Lead Teams with Transparency and Clarity 37:08

6M ago37:08

37:08

In this episode of One Thousand Ways to Lead, Vanderbilt Owen alum and Head of Marketing at Lidl, Michael Chao shares his captivating career journey, moving from startups to industry giants like Walmart, Dollar General, and Lidl. With over a decade of leadership experience across the U.S. and even in China, Michael reflects on the key lessons that …

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How Growth Mindset, Feedback, and Mentorship Drive Success in Leadership 32:43

7M ago32:43

32:43

In this episode of One Thousand Ways to Lead, Vanderbilt MBA alum and healthcare leader Courtney Necessary shares her unique career journey from professional ballet dancer to healthcare transformation executive. Host Reid Chauvin explores Courtney's path and the leadership insights she gained along the way, including how a growth mindset in leaders…

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How Diverse Backgrounds Help Leaders Build Strong Teams 40:36

7M ago40:36

40:36

Leadership isn’t always shaped by traditional paths. Sometimes, the best lessons come from unexpected places and experiences that push us out of our comfort zones. In this episode, Vanderbilt MBA ‘25, Brianna Dacey sits down with Bennet Hayes, a Vanderbilt Owen alumnus and Strategy and Operations Lead at Google, to explore his unconventional leader…

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How Strong Leadership Fosters Innovation and Breakthroughs 36:37

8M ago36:37

36:37

In today’s fast-moving world of innovation, strong leadership is what drives major breakthroughs. Behind every new technology, there’s a team guided by leaders who inspire collaboration, encourage bold ideas, and bring ambitious visions to life. In this episode, Vanderbilt MBA ‘25, Jacob Straessle sits down with Tesla’s Field Service Strategy Lead,…

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Explore Real Leadership Journeys! Introducing Vanderbilt’s One Thousand Ways to Lead Podcast 7:33

8M ago7:33

7:33

Curious about the different ways people lead? In this kickoff episode of One Thousand Ways to Lead, the team at Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management introduces their new leadership podcast, where current students and alumni share real-world leadership stories. Learn how leadership can look different for everyone and discover valuable insig…

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Negrotes in Paris: Being Afro Colombian in France - a Cxffeeblack Barista Exchange // S4 Ep8 1:17:31

8M ago1:17:31

1:17:31

☕️ “Coffee Stay Black, Just Like Me” 🌍 In this episode, we explore the deep connections between Black identity, land, and coffee culture. From the anti-gentrification efforts in Memphis to the coffee farms of Colombia, we examine how coffee is more than a commodity—it’s a cultural thread that weaves together history, labor, and liberation. Join us …

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Welcome to One Thousand Ways To Lead! 1:51

8M ago1:51

1:51

Welcome to One Thousand Ways To Lead, a podcast that celebrates the diverse paths to leadership and success. Hosted by the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University, this show brings you inspiring conversations between our current students and accomplished alumni who are making their mark in the world. Every episode of One Thousan…

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Coffee was Looking for a Career in YOU // S4 E7 LIVE FROM SCA ft Lem Butler and Dagmawi Eminetu 23:47

9M ago23:47

23:47

Have you ever considered that maybe, Coffee Wants a Career in YOU? In this episode, Bartholomew Jones, Lem Butler of Black & White Coffee, and Dagmawi Eminetu dive deep into the roots of coffee, culture, and community at the Specialty Coffee Association Conference. They explore how coffee teaches us about relationships, people over profits, and hon…

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Bo is Back!!! 53:51

9M ago53:51

53:51

My son Bo returned last week from two years of missionary service in northwest Washington State. As you might imagine we were thrilled to see him for the first time in two years. Bo is a character. He loves people, he loves to joke... Here I have a candid conversation with him about his service and about his future. I made this for recording so we …

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Achieving Clarity with D1 cornerback Payton VanSteenkiste 32:29

10M ago32:29

32:29

Payton Van is a freshman defensive back at Brigham Young University. This interview caught him just before the official practices began. Payton was in full training mode... running, lifting, and studying. But the part I wanted to focus on was his mental and emotional preparation. Payton shares his methods for acheiving clarity. He emphasizes that i…

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What is a Thought? Dr. Dennis Deaton 53:44

11M ago53:44

53:44

Welcome to another episode of "Thought Design." Today, we are honored to have Dr. Dennis Deaton as our guest. Dr. Deaton is a distinguished thought leader in the realm of personal development and mindset transformation. With over three decades of experience, he has dedicated his life to helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potent…

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Bonus: Two Home Runs, One at Bat 5:35

11M ago5:35

5:35

Full song included here! I challenged chat gpt and Suno to make a rap out of Eric Sogards message on my podcast!!! It smashed. Stream it here... I guess.By Mark Mabry

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One Pitch at a Time with Eric Sogard 39:40

11M ago39:40

39:40

Eric Sogard played at the highest level of Major League Baseball for twelve years. In that time his batting average was .246. For perspective, that is right around the league average. Throughout his career Eric was focussed on mindset He says, "baseball is a game of failure." Because a player only succeeds 3 out of 10 at bats, it takes perspective …

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Dr. Dale Hull: Neuroplasticity, Learning to Walk, and Mental Paralysis 52:25

12M ago52:25

52:25

Dr. Dale Hull was an OBGYN in the middle of a successful career when he failed to complete a backflip on his backyard trampoline this resulted in neck-down paralysis and a four month hospital stay during this time, he was fortunate to have a significant amount of neurological recovery however, despite this progress he still had very little function…

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What is Thought Design? 2:22

1y ago2:22

2:22

The only thing we can control is the thought in our head right now. Really it's the only thing. So will you be intentionally about it? Or will you let the other voices in your head run your life? Thought Design is the deliberate choosing of your thoughts based on experience, research, and instinct. If your thoughts really do determine your destiny,…

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SAMPLING HERITAGE? KEYS 🔑 FOR INNOVATION ft. @NguyenCoffeeSupply x @MayorgaCoffee Cxffeeblack 32:43

1y ago32:43

32:43

Join us for an invigorating conversation as we delve into the transformative power of honoring our roots to spark innovation in traditional markets. In this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with two exceptional founders whose passion for their craft shines through in their groundbreaking work.Tune in to discover the incredible journeys …

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Most Notable Roasters in the WORLD? How we became coffee elders in Africa // CXFFEEBLACK POD S4EP5 1:09:32

1y ago1:09:32

1:09:32

We were named the most notable coffee roasters in the WORLD this year. Crazy. We also were made apart of the world first indigenous coffee culture, the Gadaa system of Oromia. Thankful doesn’t even begin to describe how honored we are right now. How grateful we are to see a moment like this in our lifetimes. To be able to build a movement built on …

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CONCEIVING COFFEE AS BLACK EXCELLENCE ft. Kenny of Higa Coffee // Cxffeeblack S4 Ep4 LIVE FROM THE MOTHERLAND 40:04

1y ago40:04

40:04

Second episode recorded live in the motherland! The Honor Your Root campaign is in full effect, and we are so honored to lead this movement with yall. To learn more about this years campaign check the link below, and to follow the brothers featured in the episode follow them at @higacoffeeco @kntwali Thankful doesn’t even begin to describe how hono…

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WHY AREN'T AFRICAN YOUTH LEAVING COFFEE? Connect the Root to the Fruit // Cxffeeblack S4 Ep3 LIVE FROM THE MOTHERLAND 1:23:53

1+ y ago1:23:53

1:23:53

First episode recorded live in the motherland! The Honor Your Root campaign is in full effect, and we are so honored to lead this movement with yall. To learn more about this years campaign check the link below, and to follow the brothers featured in the episode follow them at @tadele_teshome_ gemini_elevated Thankful doesn’t even begin to describe…

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Trap Narnia: Speaking at Vanderbilt, Sharecrop Coffee, Maximalism, & the Black Barista Exchange 1:21:05

1+ y ago1:21:05

1:21:05

We back baby!Steam the episode — https://anchor.fm/cxffeeblack/episodes/Trap-Narnia-ft-Renata-Henderson--HD3beats--and-Sydni-Barnes-on-Speaking-at-Vanderbilt--Sharecrop-Coffee--and-the-Black-Barista-Exchange-Program-e2b1ludGet your coffee ready and pinkies out as we tap into the richness of Black culture, the art of coffee nerd life, and razor-shar…

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CXFFEEBLACK STATE OF THE UNION (COLD BREW V. GOLD BREW, TERRAFORMING COFFEE, COLLABORATION VS COMPETITION IN BLACK BUSINESS) ft. PROPAGANDA X PADIRI COFFEE CO. // CXFFEEBLACK PODCAST S4 EP1 39:09

1+ y ago39:09

39:09

We back baby! Get your coffee ready and pinkies out as we tap into the richness of Black culture, the art of coffee nerds life, and the razor-sharp edge of critical analysis on what's happening in culture today. In this week's episode, we've got an epic lineup for you - our long-time homies of the pod, none other than Propaganda, aka big homie Terr…

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Bo's Childhood Exit Interview 1:12:38

3y ago1:12:38

1:12:38

Before my kids leave home, I sit them down for an exit interview. What did we do right? What did we do wrong? Regrets? Things we're proud of. What do you think about your brothers and sister? Bo is a beautiful kid and the last 18 years have been absolutely wild. Something new every day. Next week he'll get on a plane and fly across the country to b…

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Getting Out of Hell 37:38

3y ago37:38

37:38

Have you ever had a "rough patch" in your marriage? For me, the functionality of my marriage is directly proportional to my ability to function anywhere else. When I'm sideways with my wife, my mind is preoccupied by it, and I cannot achieve joy or peace. No joy, no peace, if that's not hell, then I'm not sure what is. In my opinion, a person CANNO…

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I asked my wife 7 Questions. 35:24

3y ago35:24

35:24

I'm afraid of stagnation... especially in my relationships... more especially in my relationship with my wife. Nothing scares me more than a situation where we find that the spark is so gone that neither one of us has the energy to reignite it. So I'm preemptively giving myself self-improvement projects that pertain to her. If you're wondering, "wh…

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Essentials of Unity: Part 1 of 5 12:31

3y ago12:31

12:31

How can we build unity with someone who isn't aware that a relationship even exists yet? First, we need to understand that a "Relation" is the basic unity of unit. As soon as you're aware of someone, you have formed a relation. Your choice to love someone, or hate someone, is YOUR CHOICE. Their choice of how they respond is their business. You can'…

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Ethiopia is the Sample: How Ethiopian Coffee Ceremonies Can Help Decolonize Coffee Culture for the Diaspora 1:08:08

3+ y ago1:08:08

1:08:08

Donate to the Trip! https://www.gofundme.com/f/2btqb4gepc Peep the rest of the brand https://cxffeeblack.biglink.to/links Follow Dj Rmzi https://www.instagram.com/rmzi/?hl=en

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LIVE RECORDING! Blk on Blk Grind, Powernomics, and Vertical Integration - A Convo with the Plug. @equatorialcoffeeconsultants 1:19:14

4y ago1:19:14

1:19:14

The first part of an amazing episode with one of the few black coffee importers in the country on the importance of collaboration in black coffee communities.

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Mother's Day 27:58

4y ago27:58

27:58

I was asked to speak at our church for the Mother's Day service. Honest, I've never been so nervous to speak before. There are so many heartbreaks all around Motherhood... so that's exactly what I spoke about. The value of heartbreak. This is the audio from the talk... I added a little bit scoring... because I just like music. (Makes me not sound s…

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The Poor People's Coffee Campaign, Equity in Home Brewing, Baristas as Educators, and @onyxcoffeelab 1:31:47

4y ago1:31:47

1:31:47

In this episode we chop it up with our homies at @onyxcoffeelab about our recent collab, and how home brewing can be a gateway to make specialty coffee more accessible. Chime in with on socials to let us know what you think! Btw this is the last week to get the collab, so be sure to grab a box at the link below. https://onyxcoffeelab.com/products/c…

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How a Blk Owned Coffee Company And Australia Inspired Each Other? Diaspora Convos w @oromo_coffee_co 1:10:35

4y ago1:10:35

1:10:35

Our company was inspired by discovery and struggle of the Oromo people. Its crazy to see it all come circle.

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What is the 1616 Project? (pt 1) A Convo on coffee collaboration and antiracism w Stay Golden Coffee 50:04

4+ y ago50:04

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The 1616 collaboration series with Cxffee Black seeks to honor the African and indigenous peoples who cultivated coffee culture then and now. All proceeds from this collaboration support them and the work they are doing in Memphis. Genji Challa is a semi forest produced coffee, late season harvest. It's produced by Nano Challo Cooperative in Gera, …

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That one time black Americans tried to go to war for Ethiopia, and why we may need to do it again. 34:56

4+ y ago34:56

34:56

In this episode we talk with two young Ethiopain activists about the atrocities being done against the Tigray people in Ethiopian, this history of pan African activism between black in the US and Ethiopia, and how coffee can help. For more information check out the links below. https://omnatigray.org/ https://christopherothen.wordpress.com/2019/12/…

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Heartbreak, what's it good for? 5:57

4+ y ago5:57

5:57

This woman. How was she so magnetic that she STOPPED JESUS IN HIS TRACKS? Background. Just two days ago, Jesus road in Triumphantly, like a conquering hero, turned over the money-changer tables, and told them that Caeser’s currency wasn’t God’s currency. He stayed there at the temple, surrounded by enemies, teaching and calmly answering venom with …

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They Grow Coffee in Trinidad???? The Trauma Of Cash Crop Slavery, and the Power of Black Music 57:26

4+ y ago57:26

57:26

In this episode we talk with @kpnarine about the redemptive power of diaspora imagination in music, the loss of dignity due to slave trade trauma, the potential effect of diaspora kids on coffee sustainability, and the possibilities of bring more power to coffee in Trinidad.

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Society Loves Single Origin People But Not Single Origin People // MLK, CoffeeShops, & Fannie Packs 38:28

4+ y ago38:28

38:28

Read the full blog post. https://cxffeeblack.com/blogs/news/on-mlk-coffee-shops-and-fannie-packs

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Can Coffee Shops be Anti Gentrification? A Conversation w/ Jared Myers of The Heights CDC in Memphis 1:24:45

4+ y ago1:24:45

1:24:45

“What would happen if cxffee culture loved people of color as much as it loved their cash crops? What if we cared for and celebrated single-origin people as much as we celebrated single-origin coffee? We believe coffee can be a force for good in our communities, not just in spite of them. We believe that coffee is not just FROM communities of color…

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Putting Jesus in front of Politics, Mark Mabry with Pastor Scott Sauls 48:24

4+ y ago48:24

48:24

We're late. But it's about time. Time to start putting our brothers and sisters above our political ideology. But how? How can we righteously fight for our beliefs about how a society should operate AND maintain civility and love... especially among believers. A few weeks ago I read "A Gentle Answer" by Pastor Scott Sauls. His Christ first approach…

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A little Christmas message about Seeing 5:54

4+ y ago5:54

5:54

Imagine it’s Christmas 2020. We all wake up in matching jammies and do stockings, breakfast, anticipation… and then mom and dad (you now) walk into family room to verify that Santa came. But the room is empty. The kids are around the corner bouncing, waiting for you to give the signal. You stand there stunned, staring at each other. Unable to wait …

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The Inn Keeper 7:33

4+ y ago7:33

7:33

There was no room in the Inn, so Joseph made a spot for Mary to labor in a cave where the animals were sheltered. It was all the Inn Keeper could offer. Soon, Jesus was born. Maybe that night, Mary found the strength to take her baby outside to look at the sky. “Look buddy… see the stars?” Woah, she might have thought-looking up- I’ve never noticed…

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How one man used status to show Jesus his love... 9:37

4+ y ago9:37

9:37

Hi, welcome to the podcast. I’m mark mabry. Today i’d like to read and elaborate a little bit on a recent instagram post where I introduced a new piece of art that depicts the raising of a 12 year old girl from the dead. We’ll pick up with Jesus preaching in Capernaum. Jesus was getting huge in Capernaum. One day a packed crowd was waiting for Jesu…

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Luke 4 Imagination Excercise 8:36

4+ y ago8:36

8:36

I did an instagram post with a big long caption recently... I thought it was great (; But my wife didn't like it as written, only when I read it to her. I think she was right. So I punched it up a little bit and added some to it. Thanks for listening... Mark

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Tre Stelle Coffee, Diaspora Coffee Collaboration, Eritrean Coffee Culture, and a New Guji Mane! 58:47

4+ y ago58:47

58:47

We’d love to know your thoughts on what should we should discuss next? What coffee you been brewing? Put us on. Follow Cxffeeblack Instagram: @abartjones @cxffeeblackFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/pages/category/Education/Cxffeeblack-215834112589234/Twitter @abartjones @cxffeeblackWebsite: https://www.cxffeeblack.com/Cxffeeblack by Bartholomew Jo…

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