Season one is in the books! In this episode, I share highlights of all of the episodes that have been produced . What’s next? You! Reach out to be on the podcast.
Here are the links to previous episodes:
Episode 1 with guest Nicole Kelly: https://youtu.be/Z3Fuq5jT7QI
Episode 2 with guest Jeff Soelberg: https://youtu.be/83eYQPvGO3M
Episode 3 with guest Christine Caron: https://youtu.be/0VkISaPTKAU
Episode 4 with Dan Moses and Jennifer (JJ) Johnson: https://youtu.be/2ZlJAVLo1e4
Episode 5 with guest Gary Weiland: https://youtu.be/1tiVe0AW7Zo
Episode 6 with guest Angie Coe: https://youtu.be/s83rfCPMkNg
Episode 7 with Guest John Higbee: https://youtu.be/XGjfVpJWEWw
Episode 8 with Laduan Smedley, Jr. and the Limb Care Foundation Executive Board: https://youtu.be/7o275k_MUF0
For more information on the topics discussed in this recap including links, please refer to the episode on which the guest appeared.
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