Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

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My guest this week is the hilarious Dustin Nickerson, a comedian from Seattle now suffering in Southern California. In 2020 he released his debut comedy special Overwhelmed, which is currently one of the highest-rated specials on Amazon Prime.

His humor has graced the screens of Comedy Central, Netflix with Kevin Hart, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Fox, and Hulu, and his stand-up clips have garnered tens of millions of views. Dustin is also the author of How To Be Married To Melissa and co-host of the podcast Don’t Make Me Come Back There.

If you want to laugh today, this is the episode for you! I have been a long-time fan of Dustin’s work and I’m so excited to have him on the show today to share his perspective on life, marriage, comedy, and more. You’re going to love this one!

12:07 – Dustin 101, Toby Keith, and Bojangles

Dustin’s Twitter bio
Molly’s first date at a Toby Keith concert
Bojangles Biscuits
Dustin’s fan base

21:46 – Set Bedtimes and Mouthguards

Adult parties need bedtimes
Middle-aged friendships
The beauty of marriage

27:40 – If I Don’t Laugh, I’ll Cry

Dustin and Melissa’s viral video
Dustin’s relatable humor
Evolving as a comedian

33:44 – Finding Your Funny

Authenticity in creativity
Bombing in stand-up
Understanding your audience

41:41 – The Solider Dog, The Late Late Show and Dustin’s Book

Dustin’s memorable career moments
The dedication behind success
Connecting with Dustin

FEATURED QUOTES

"The only way to get good at stand-up comedy is to do stand-up comedy."

“No comedian is beloved by everybody. You're not trying to get everyone to love you. You're trying to get the people that do love you, or will love your stuff, to find you.”

Learn more about Dustin:

Dustin on Tour:

https://www.dustinnickerson.com/

Dustin’s Comedy Specials:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs2QQYow6VX9nDpDwCspiqQ

Dustin on social media:

https://www.facebook.com/dustinnickersoncomedy

https://www.instagram.com/dustinnickerson/?hl=en

https://twitter.com/DustinNickerson

How To Be Married To Melissa:

https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/how-to-be-married-to-melissa/

Don’t Make Me Come Back There Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dont-make-me-come-back-there-with-dustin-melissa-nickerson/id1434215707?mt=2

Melissa’s Target Outfit Video:

https://www.tiktok.com/@dustinnickersoncomedy/video/7327676165953457451

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About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.

We have such an incredible guest joining us for today’s show! Bola Sokunbi is a certified financial instructor (CFEI), money expert, speaker, and founder of Clever Girl Finance, one of the largest personal finance media platforms for women in the U.S.

Bola received the2021 Financial Education Instructor of the Year Award from the National Council of Financial Educators and is a 4x best-selling author of the Clever Finance Series and her book, Choosing To Prosper. She is passionate about helping women take control of their money stories and live life on their terms.

Bola has such amazing things to say about breaking free from a limiting money mindset, being intentional, and giving yourself grace along your financial journey. I could not be more excited to have her back on the show with us today to share her story and wisdom with all of you!

4:49 – Bola 201

• Bola’s life as a business owner, mom, and wife
• Releasing 4 books
• Bola’s career journey and mission
• Pursuing her business on her own terms

22:35 – Embracing Imperfections in Money Management

• “Low dough March”
• Tips for curbing impulsive spending
• Embracing imperfections and finding solutions that work for you

40:57 – The Wealth Paradox

• The cultural attitude towards money
• Wealthy individuals being idolized and demonized
• Common misconceptions about wealth
• Money as a tool

51:24 – Final Takeaways

• Breaking free from a limiting money mindset
• Learning from others, being intentional, and open-minded to opportunities
• Changing dynamics in the financial planning industry
• Connecting with Bola

FEATURED QUOTES

“I had an idea that I wanted to build a business that would help women- that would empower women to not feel any shame or any judgment about their finances.”

“Automation is a tool that can help you save and help you get out of debt faster, that can help you invest more. Leverage the tools and resources that can help you help yourself.”

“Give yourself that grace. We’re all making money mistakes.”

“Money is not anything. It's a tool. It doesn't make you good, it doesn't make you evil, it doesn't make you kind, it doesn't make you hideous… it… amplifies who you are. If you're a good person, you're a great person with money. If you're an evil person, you're a worse person with money. It’s a tool.”

Learn more about Bola:

https://www.clevergirlfinance.com/

Clever Girl Finance Book Series

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Bola-Sokunbi/author/B076GP7FS3

Bola’s book, Choosing To Prosper

https://www.amazon.com/Choosing-Prosper-Triumphing-Adversity-Achieving-ebook/dp/B0B4V644NT

The Clever Girls Know Podcast

https://www.clevergirlfinance.com/podcast/

Clever Girl Finance on social media

https://www.instagram.com/clevergirlfinance/

https://www.youtube.com/clevergirlfinance

https://www.facebook.com/clevergirlfinance/

Connect with me:

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About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.

I am so incredibly excited to sit down with Joy Clarkson in this week’s episode. Joy wears many hats - from being a research associate in theology and literature at King’s College London to serving as the Books and Culture Editor for Plough Quarterly.

Completing her Ph.D. in theology at the University of Saint Andrews, she's also the face behind the popular podcast Speaking with Joy and the author of several books, including her latest release, You Are a Tree, which we chat about today.

This conversation was so rich, and it was such a delight to unpack some of the powerful metaphors found in scripture together. I hope you join us as we learn more about the inspiration behind Joy’s new book and talk about how God uses imagery and nature to help us better understand ourselves, our relationships, and the mysteries of life.

7:06 – Joy 101

• Living in Scottland and teaching theology in London
• Joy’s books and podcast
• Joy’s love for tea, music, and baking

13:03 – The Origin Story for Joy’s book

• Frequently relocating as a child
• Joy’s lifelong connection with trees
• Living in one place for 27 months
• Exploring trees in Scripture

18:50 – Nature’s Lessons

• The profound metaphors found in nature
• God’s intentional creation
• The 7 metaphors explored in Joy’s book

26:44 – Metaphors of Mystery

• God’s intentional design woven into creation
• Embracing childlike wonder to see God’s presence and intentionality
• Using metaphors as tools to describe the mysterious aspects of creation

40:59 – Final Takeaways

• Unpacking “love is a disease”
• The metaphors of trees and travel
• Connecting with Joy

FEATURED QUOTES

“Scripture itself… it's not just a rulebook…doesn't give us a bunch of abstract, philosophical truths about God- it draws on our experiences of the natural world, and our experiences of light and height and depth, to help us understand ourselves and our relationship with God.”

“I think metaphors kind of keep us open to the many facets of things and the mystery of being alive.”

“We are created to belong in this world, and to have a relationship [with] it and to find meaning in it.”

“To be in the world and to flourish we do need to have roots, we do need to be like a tree and stay in one place. But even the best tree human life is still a temporary life and we still have this sense of belonging for a home that isn't here."

Learn more about Joy:

https://joyclarkson.substack.com/about

Check out You Are a Tree:

https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Tree-Metaphors-Nourish/dp/0764238256

Check out Aggressively Happy:

https://www.amazon.com/Aggressively-Happy-Realists-Believing-Goodness/dp/0764238248/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=LfzV1&content-id=amzn1.sym.cf86ec3a-68a6-43e9-8115-04171136930a&pf_rd_p=cf86ec3a-68a6-43e9-8115-04171136930a&pf_rd_r=144-9553475-8087324&pd_rd_wg=LvZyp&pd_rd_r=6d7bd05c-79fe-4760-962e-083df08e9a43&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk

Speaking with Joy podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speaking-with-joy/id1310614879

Joy on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/joynessthebrave/?hl=en

https://www.facebook.com/p/Joy-Clarkson-100063508753020/

https://twitter.com/joynessthebrave?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

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About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.

My guest this week is the amazing Donna Jones. Donna is a national speaker, church planter, pastor’s wife, and self-described bible explainer with a remarkable speaking portfolio spanning 26 states and 4 continents.

Donna is also the host of the weekly That's Just What I Needed podcast and the talented author behind Seek: A Woman's Guide to Meeting God, Taming Your Family Zoo, the Get Healthy Bible Study Series, and more.

In honor of her newest book, Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life, she joins us today to share powerful strategies for handling conflicts with grace and truth. We talk about everything from navigating disagreements to the biblical foundations of forgiveness. I know there is something valuable in this conversation for everyone- get ready for a good one!

2:29 – Donna 101

• Pastor’s wife and church planter
• National speaker, writer, and mom
• Passionate about conflict resolution
• Gym, coffee, and shoe lover

7:04 – Healthily Handling Conflict

• Communicating thoughts, feelings, and opinions with grace and truth
• Donna’s unique perspective on conflict through ministry
• Don’t make the small things big and the big things small

18:31 – The Art of Listening & Disagreeing Gracefully

• The conflict continuum
• Listening to understand
• Learning to disagree without being disagreeable

34:20 – Forgiveness

• Forgiveness is a command, choice, and promise
• Starting with the “want to”
• Inviting Jesus into the pain
• It’s never too late

49:28 – Takeaways

• Ordering Donna’s book
• Connecting with Donna
• Free online resources

FEATURED QUOTES

“I would like to hope that this book serves the purpose to help people avoid things that will make them regret how they handled some conflict in their life.”

“If you have conflict with someone, it does not mean you are a bad person, they are a bad person, or your relationship is somehow defective or bad.”

“When we invite Jesus into those spaces, He doesn't shame us. He sympathizes because He leans towards us and He whispers, ‘I know. I felt it too. I get it. I understand. And I can help.’”

Learn more about Donna:

https://donnajones.org/

Get your copy of Healthy Conflict/Peaceful Life:

https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Conflict-Peaceful-Life-Communicating-ebook/dp/B0CDKY8YNJ

Donna on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/donnaajones/

Donna on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/donnajonesspeak/

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My guest this week is the incredible Rose Booth. With over 30 years of experience in technology and publishing, Rose is a dedicated mentor and counselor, passionate about ministry and teaching. She is also the co-host of the podcast, One Single Thought.

In December 2021, Rose's life took a turn when she became an amputee, offering her a new perspective on life. Her first book, Dancing in the Valley: Finding Life and Joy Amidst the Shadow of Death Nipping at My Heels, was released in December 2023.

I’m so excited to have her on the show today to share her inspiring story and talk about the power of surrender, as well as the growth that comes from navigating through dark valleys. Her story is such a powerful reminder that, even in our darkest moments, God is faithful and His plans for us are always good.

2:03 – Rose 101

• Rose’s involvement with her church + journey as an author and podcast host
• Being born to parents who experienced 18 years of infertility
• Being instilled with a sense of independence from a young age

16:50 – Facing the Valley

• Rose’s series of health complications and surgeries
• Grappling with questions of faith and purpose
• Rose’s pivotal moment of surrender

27:45 – Navigating Setbacks

• The unexpected setbacks that kept Rose from healing
• Deciding to undergo amputation
• Yearning to be with Jesus

36:44 – Finding Strength in Surrender

• Encouragement for those in the valley
• Growing in the darkest places
• God is working all things for good

46:13 – Takeaways + Rose’s Life Today

• How Rose is doing physically today
• Publishing her book + future projects

FEATURED QUOTES

“The worst time of my life, God used to make my dreams come true.”

“God will grow you more when you're in the darkness than He ever will in the light. It's one of the only things that grows in the dark and it's our faith.”

“If we think in the valley that we are where we're supposed to be because it's part of God's plan, then we know that this is ultimately going to work out for His good and His glory.”

Learn more about Rose:

https://www.rosebooth.net/

Order Rose’s book, Dancing in the Valley

https://www.amazon.com/Dancing-Valley-Finding-Amidst-Nipping/dp/1955051240/ref=sr_1_1?crid=X9EWQA7QFLWY&keywords=dancing%20in%20the%20valley%20rose%20booth&qid=1701392519&sprefix=%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-1

One Single Thought podcast:

https://www.rosebooth.net/podcast

Rose on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/rosieboo65/

This week, I am sitting down with the incredible John R. Miles, the driving force behind the wildly popular Passion Struck podcast and nationally recognized radio show. With a background as a former US Navy officer and a senior executive at a Fortune 50 company, John is celebrated as a transformative leader in intentional behavior change and personal mastery.

He’s an author, entrepreneur, and visionary in modern leadership and I’m so excited to have him on the show today to talk about his new book and the transformative power of purpose-driven living.

Stay tuned for a powerful conversation on overcoming adversity, fostering authentic connections, embracing gratitude in our daily lives, and much more. I was truly inspired by my conversation with John, and hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

2:38 – John 101

• John’s unique career path
• John’s book + the “pinball life”

10:01 – Breaking Free from the Pinball Life

• The self-discrepancy theory
• Intentionality as a muscle
• Life crafting + identifying goals
• Building a foundation through pillars of support

20:50 – Awakening to Purpose

• John’s unexpected career shifts
• John’s wake-up call and journey towards a more meaningful path
• Aligning with your true calling

32:43 – Gratitude, Connection, and Purpose

• Our innate desire for purpose
• The power of connection and service
• Being vessels for a greater purpose

40:42 – Hope in Hardship

• The transformative power of pain and hardship
• Focusing on the small wins
• The path to rebuilding

48:15 – Takeaways

• Connecting with John
• Matt Doherty’s story

FEATURED QUOTES

“When we're acting like a pinball, we're completely unintentional, we are so distracted by the world around us, so caught up in the matrix, that we're not allowing ourselves to live with intention- to craft the life we want, to become a self-realized version of ourselves that God put us here to actuate in our life.”

“We can have suffering and be self-compassionate. We can experience trauma and be forgiving. But I think too many of us hold on to these things as either ors.”

“We all can rebound, but it takes intentional action to do so.”

Learn more about John:

https://johnrmiles.com/

Passion Struck Podcast:

https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-podcast/

John’s new book,Passion Struck:

https://www.amazon.com/Passion-Struck-Powerful-Principles-Intentional/dp/B0C8G5R5FZ

John on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles/?hl=en

https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/

https://www.youtube.com/c/johnrmiles

My guest this week is Matt Brown, the founding and senior pastor at Sandals church in Riverside, California. From a humble eight-person church plant in 1997, Sandals Church has now expanded to 14 physical campuses across California, with a digital footprint touching 110,000 people weekly.

In our conversation, Pastor Matt shares insights from his latest book, Every Day a Miracle. He challenges us to explore the everyday opportunities for miracles and invites us to see Jesus not just as a savior but as a healer.

I can’t wait for you to join us for this powerful discussion filled with laughter, tears, and deep reflections on faith and prayer.

2:17 – Matt 101

• The early years of church planting
• Matt’s hobbies and interests outside of pastoring
• A vision to be real as a church

13:16 – The Power of Confession and Repentance

• Modeling confession for the next generation
• A story of miraculous healing

20:31 – Faith-Driven Miracles

• The inspiration behind Matt’s book, Every Day A Miracle
• God answers all prayers with yes, no, or wait
• Miracles in moments of desperation

28:12 – Participation in Miracles

• Getting real with God
• Repetition and meaning in prayer
• Trusting and worshiping amid uncertainty

40:27 – Journeying with Jesus

• Matt’s prayer for people reading his book
• Asking “how” instead of “why” during disappointment
• The complexity of healing

52:21 – Takeaways

• Connecting with Matt
• Pre-ordering Every Day A Miracle

FEATURED QUOTES

“If you want to heal, you’ve got to get real…That's just the only way it works.”

“I'm not one of these super uber charismatic people that's always believed in miracles… I'm a Baptist, who has been compelled by repeated evidence that they happen, that miracles are real, and they happen every day.”

“I cannot guarantee the miracle you want, but I do guarantee the miracle you need.”

“There's a very little chance of that prayer being answered if your audience is the people around you and not the God in heaven.”

Learn more about Matt:

Sandals Church

https://sandalschurch.com/

Pre-order Everyday a Miracle

https://everydayamiraclebook.com/

Matt on social media

https://www.instagram.com/matthewstephenbrown/

https://twitter.com/pastormattbrown

https://www.facebook.com/pastormattbrown/

Today we’re joined by my good friend, Shannon Leyko. Shannon is an author, podcast host, mother of three, and a military wife who recently moved from Alaska to Florida with her family.

As a former Miss New York for the Miss America Organization, classically trained vocalist, and reality television development producer, Shannon has worn many hats throughout her life. Along with this, her book, You’re Completely Normal, achieved recognition as one of the Top 50 Hot New Releases in Self-Development on Amazon in 2020.

Shannon currently works as a ghostwriter and content creator for a world-renowned psychologist and is the host of the podcast Paring Down, where she helps listeners live a more intentional, decluttered life.

Stay tuned for a powerful conversation on embracing the non-linear path, cherishing the present, and being mindful of what truly matters. I know you’re going to love it!

7:31 – Shannon 101

• Becoming Miss New York after college
• Moving to DC and Virginia Beach
• Becoming a military wife and moving to Alaska
• Writing a book, moving to Florida, and starting a podcast

13:08 – A Non-Linear Path

• Societal pressure to follow a linear life trajectory
• The inspiration behind Shannon’s book, “You’re Completely Normal”
• Guiding children to be content with their individual paths
• Nonlinear paths leading to personal growth and wisdom

26:22 – The Power of Patience

• Taking your next step in faith
• The human tendency to take matters into your own hands
• Peace through trusting in God’s plan

32:54 – Decluttering and Slowing Down

• How living in Alaska inspired the Paring Down Podcast
• The power of intentionality and gratitude
• The sentimental aspect of decluttering
• Swedish death cleaning

54:07 – Don’t Save the Good Wine

• Living intentionally and for the now
• Wear the sequin pants
• The frailty of life
• Creating a calm home environment

FEATURED QUOTES

“It will all come together if you just continue to pursue the things that God calls you to that bring you joy, and not always just move through with urgency.”

“If I remove this urgency from my life, this idea of where I want to go, what success means to me…remove all of that and just put on God’s lenses and say, ‘I trust in His will. Let me sit back and listen to what He wants from me.’ That… makes our lives so much better.”

“Be mindful and present right now, because today matters. Use the good things. Don't put the quilt that your grandma sewed for your child in the closet because you don't want anything to spill on it. Put it on their bed. Let them use it.”

Learn more about Shannon:

https://www.theexpertbeginner.com/

Shannon on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/paringdownpodcast/

The Paring Down Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/paring-down-realistic-minimalism-to-live-more-intentionally/id1713108995

Shannon’s Book, You’re Completely Normal:

https://www.amazon.com/Youre-Completely-Normal-Trading-Should/dp/0578742616

My guest this week is the incredible Susie Larson, who you might know as the host of the popular radio show, Susie Larson Live. Susie is also a best-selling author and national speaker who is passionate about helping people discover the depth of God's love, the value of their soul, and their calling in Christ Jesus.

Susie is a two-time finalist for the John C. Maxwell Transformational Leadership Award, has authored over 20 books and devotionals, and touches the lives of over half a million people weekly on social media with her daily devotionals.

We'll be diving into her newest book, Waking Up to the Goodness of God: 40 Days Toward Healing and Wholeness, and exploring what it means to intentionally embrace God's goodness each day. Susie has such a powerful story of faith, healing, and resilience and has amazing insights into what it looks like to make space for hope in our lives, even in the darkest of moments.

3:34 – Susie 101

• Susie’s family and upbringing
• Starting as an author and speaker and becoming a full-time talk radio host
• Susie’s journey through high-risk pregnancies and Lyme disease
• Embracing the goodness of God

17:09 – Trust in the Midst of Loss

• Choosing trust over bitterness in the face of life’s hardships
• Leaning into God’s goodness
• Actively imprinting God's goodness on the heart

24:50 – Making Space for Hope

• We can’t afford to live without hope
• Spend time getting to know God
• Finding older mentors that have a fire for God

29:23 – Spiritual Resiliency

• Affirmations and declarations rooted in biblical truths
• Battling inner critics and countering the lies of the enemy
• How Susie rewired her brain while battling Lyme disease

37:16 – Overcoming Fear + Closing Thoughts

• The significance of 40 days in healing
• Pushing through the wall of fear to expand your ministry and purpose
• Ordering Susie’s book and where to find her radio show

FEATURED QUOTES

“I would say a large share of Christians might have right theology around salvation- they know they're saved, but they don't know they're loved- and that makes a very big difference.”

“Maybe you're in between crises, and in between storms… this is the perfect time to be looking around and noticing the goodness of God all around you.”

“There are legitimate reasons for fear in our day. But there's even more legitimate reasons for faith because our future is bright in Jesus.”

“If you're willing to apply yourself to the truth of God, change will happen.”

Learn more about Susie:

Susie’s Book, Waking Up to the Goodness of God

https://www.amazon.com/Waking-Up-Goodness-God-Wholeness/dp/0785294716

Susie’s Radio Show:

https://myfaithradio.com/programs/susie-larson-live/

Susie’s Website:

https://www.susielarson.com/about

Welcome to the first official episode recorded in 2024! After an incredible year filled with so many inspiring conversations, I've decided to shake things up and steer away from the usual New Year's resolutions talk this year.

Let's face it, there's nothing inherently magical about January 1^st. So instead, I want to share some of my favorite lessons from the podcast and life in 2023. I hope this episode encourages you and inspires a fresh perspective on the year ahead!

3:51 – Word of the Year

• Reflecting on the last two years
• This year’s word: “flourish”
• Your word of the year

7:16 – The Podcast in 2024

• 8 years of the podcast
• Switching up formats this year
• Getting creative and breaking routines

9:43 – “If I Don’t Laugh, I’ll Cry”

• Recording my audiobook
• Prayers for this journey
• Pre-ordering the book
• Mini book tour

13:41 – Top 5 Episodes of 2023

• Episode 334, Megan Hyatt Miller
• Episode 369, Jay Hewitt
• Episode 373, Dr. Emily Smith
• Episode 345, Jamie Winship
• Episode 376, Ginny Yurich

23:29 – Encouragements For This Year

• Saying “no” to more things and “yes” to the right things
• Giving yourself room to try new things and mess up
• Learning when and when not to apologize
• Creating margin in your summer

FEATURED QUOTES

"I want to give you the encouragement to, this year, give yourself the space to break routines. Give yourself the space to get creative, give yourself the space to try something new."

“I'm encouraging you to say no to more things, so that you can say yes to the right things. This is not a new concept. But it's easier said than done.”

“I am so excited about what this podcast is going to look like this year.”