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Jul 2022
40m 38s

S3 Ep 2: Continual Becoming with ALOK

PRENTIS HEMPHILL
About this episode
Acclaimed writer, performer, and public speaker ALOK joins Prentis for our first guest episode of season 3. ALOK and Prentis connect on their mutual Texan roots, the power of practicing self-forgiveness and compassion, and how friendship is the answer to most of the existential questions in the world. Find the show notes + transcript on our website: www.fi ... Show More
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