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Nov 2021
43m 29s

Sister, she is NOT your competition

BETHANY BEAL AND KRISTEN CLARK
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Send a text Ep. 54 - I’m sure you’ve had, or have, your own comparison trap. Maybe it’s with a sister or a cousin or a friend. Maybe you’re tempted to compare yourself with that flawless social media influencer. Or maybe it’s with that successful coworker who constantly seems to be two steps ahead of you. (Can’t she just quit already?) None of us can escap ... Show More
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