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Jan 2020
49m 23s

Dear Sugars Presents: As Me

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Dear Sugars wants to tell you about another great podcast: As Me with Sinead Burke.

What’s the first step towards becoming more empathetic? Listening. Academic, TED alum, fashion enthusiast, and advocate Sinéad Burke leads candid conversations with diverse, notable guests who explain what it’s like to be them. They challenge us to confront our biases, deepen our humanity, and feel empowered to impact and change the world around us.

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