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Apr 2025
47m 56s

Melinda French Gates on The Next Day and...

JEN HATMAKER
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Description: If we’re lucky, most of us will live an abundant life that’s filled with a number of significant transitions. How we embrace those inevitable life changes and honor that growth can make a big difference in how we are prepared to meet future challenges. Today, Jen and Amy have the pleasure of sitting down with Melinda French Gates to discuss how ... Show More
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