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Apr 2022
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BONUS: The Accidental Activist (Alyssa M...

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Listen to The Accidental Activist wherever you get your podcasts. 

Alyssa Milano has been on our screens for decades. But she’s also been on the front lines championing the issues she believes in for just as long. Her roles on Who's the Boss?, Melrose Place, and Charmed are as iconic as her activism. While most of us choose one cause, Alyssa has dedicated herself to many. In this episode, Alyssa shares the origin story of her activism, how love propels us, and how to face the critics.

Mentioned tweet: https://twitter.com/alyssa_milano/status/919659438700670976?lang=en

Check out Alyssa’s podcast Alyssa Milano: Sorry Not Sorry!

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