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Feb 2025
45m 7s

Solo Episode: Embracing life's dualities...

Anna Kai
About this episode

In this week's solo episode of 'Brutally Anna,' I'm spilling the tea (or at least, half spilling the tea) on the highs of strutting at Fashion Week to the lows of some unexpected personal drama. We're DIY-ing over in our house as I talk about everything I learned from teaching myself how to replace light fixtures and why you're probably more capable than you're giving yourself credit for. I dive into the unpredictability of life, the Philly Eagles' epic Super Bowl win, and why you don't have to believe in yourself to achieve great things. Lastly, I tackle a listener's question about friendships, sharing my thoughts on why quality beats quantity and why you should always be your own bestie. Tune in for laughs, life lessons, and a whole lot of oversharing.


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