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Aug 2021
51m 55s

1. “My husband doesn’t trust me to run o...

RAMIT SETHI
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Alyssa and Ilan have been in a relationship since 2007 and are now married. They both lost their jobs during the pandemic, but acting on their feet, launched a highly successful baklava business which is now paying their income. In theory, Alyssa runs their business day to day, but in practice, Ilan won’t let her. He considers himself an entrepreneur and bel ... Show More
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