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Nov 2023
1h 13m

Showing Up As You Are with Gia Peppers

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About this episode

Gia Peppers is an award-winning on-air talent, entertainment journalist, content creator, and podcaster who is most known for her work as a contributor on NBC's primetime morning show, "Today Show.’ She is committed to authentically taking up space, amplifying the voices of Black creators, and reminding her viewers of their innate greatness through original content, inspiring interviews, and more.

In this episode, we explore what defines how and why we show up.  We dive into the realities of the industry, social media; the energy and intentions behind it, and understanding our connections within social and work-related spaces. Peppers is also here to celebrate her new show, More Than That and she also shares intimate stories about her faith, which has been a consistent guide to her success.

Connect: @DeviBrown @GiaPeppers

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