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Jul 2024
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Exploring Stereotypes & Personal Growth ...

Ana Melikian
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“The Zone of Proximal Growth, that zone just outside our comfort zone, but not too far out to paralyze us, yet enough to stretch us and to expand us a little.” -Ana Melikian In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, shares an insightful story from her vacation in Portugal that dives deep into the nuances… Continue reading Exploring Stereotypes & Personal Growth in a Portuguese Restaurant

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