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Jun 2024
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80. Q&A with Shanté Part 2: Getting Fire...

Shanté Gorman, Mentor for Social Media Managers
About this episode

Is there a magic formula to dodge burnout? Can you master your anxiety and shake off the fear of getting fired? And why on earth are we calling this the Season 1 Finale? Well, buckle up, because I'm back to answer even more of your pressing questions, picking up right where our last Q&A left off!

This episode is bursting at the seams with juicy details—from wrestling burnout and taming anxiety to steering through those oh-so-tricky client chats. I’m also thrilled to spill the beans on some super exciting plans and share why I’m taking a tiny detour to focus on some other areas of my business.

So, dive into the Grand Finale of Season 1 with me—let’s make it a blast and give you a sneak peek at what’s coming next!

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