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Dec 2020
24m 41s

How I Built Resilience: Emily Powell of ...

Guy Raz | Wondery
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Emily Powell is the third generation owner and president of Portland, Oregon's iconic independent bookseller, Powell's Books. After having to let go of 90% of her staff in early March, Emily is focused on bringing people back and showcasing Powell's Books' unique in-store experience online. These conversations are excerpts from our How I Built Resilience ser ... Show More
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