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Sep 2025
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Episode 10: 'Fake it till you make it?' ...

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Self-confidence. It’s often described as something you either have or you don’t. But what if it’s actually something you build? In this season finale of How to Adult, host Hala Nasar explores how confidence takes shape in your 20s, from the shaky first steps to the quiet strength that grows over time. First, she’s joined by university student Maria Ali Asgha ... Show More
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