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Oct 2023
1h 9m

Patrice Keet & Melissa LaHommedieu: From...

Guy Kawasaki
About this episode

Welcome to a remarkable episode of Remarkable People, where Guy Kawasaki engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Patrice Keet & Melissa LaHommedieu, the authors of Melissa Come Back. This extraordinary book captures the inextricably intertwined narratives of their lives, stemming from a unique connection. Melissa, once a foster child who ran away from Patrice's home, reconnected with the Keets decades later. Join us as we dive into their captivating stories, the challenges they've faced, the lessons they've learned, and the unbreakable bond they've formed.

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