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Sep 2020
8m 34s

Jaci the Gymnast Climbs the Tower of SUC...

BIG LIFE JOURNAL
About this episode

In this episode, Jaci, a Big Life Kid from Tennessee in the United States, shares her experiences as an ambitious gymnast and competitive dancer, while Zara and Leo hit the dodgeball court to test out a new theory - can the STRUGGLE help you reach success?


In this episode, children will:

  • Learn how struggle can make them stronger
  • Be inspired by our listener Jaci
  • Create a Tower of Success


Additional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcast


Produced by Big Life Journal


Credits:

Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cyrano. Sound design and original music by Elettra Bargiacchi. Sound mixing by Mattia Marcelli. Characters played by Sean Chiplock and Ryan Bartley. Managed by Laura Hernandez.



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