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Jan 2024
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#177 | Finish Your Degree w/ Mike Willia...

Dr. Michael Brown
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Pursuing a college degree may not be for everyone, but finishing what we start is one of the most essential ingredients of success. This week, first-generation college student Dr. Michael Brown shares the studio with professional saxophonist Mike Williams in a conversation about grit, gumption, and going the distance.


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