Statesmen explores all fifty states with the five senses of perception every Tuesday, smelling, tasting, seeing, hearing and feeling how these states touch our hearts. Hosted by Chicago comedians Tim Ferrari, Anthony Rossi, and Stuart Hicar.
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How do I write a book? How do I create compelling characters that readers will love? How do I build a believable world for my story? What does it even mean to write a story that works? Do you have any writing tips? These are just some of the big questions that developmental editor and book coach, Savannah Gilbo, digs into on the Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast. Each week, Savannah shares actionable tools, tips, and strategies that will help you write, edit, and publish your book. So, wheth ...
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Flash F1 is a fresh Formula One Podcast delivering a fun, conversational take on the racing, personalities, technology, news and gossip that makes each season so exciting! Subscribe to hear great commentary and excellent interviews with personalities from around the world of F1.
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Darin Roberge hosts Buy, Sell, Hold: Spotlight with a look inside the collector car world.
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Podcast hosted by Kym Bolado and Robert Rapier (Forbes), produced by Energy Network Media Group.
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Luxe Life is all about showcasing the celebrity/entrepreneurs REAL life journey. The ups and downs, the blood, sweat, tears (sometimes literally) and the successes along the way. What is REALLY takes to get to the guests "Luxe Life" and what it takes to continue growing. The show is to inspire, encourage and empower through a real, uncensored honest conversation. We have the pleasure of empowering millions of listeners/viewers all over the world.
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Each episode, we highlight world-class creators and solopreneurs who have created small businesses to learn how they started, along with the tools, habits, and routines they employ to grow and monetize their audience. We dive deep on strategy, hacks, and more to provide you with tactical advice you can use as a beginning creator.
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#163. How To Find & Work With A Book Cover Designer With Zoe Norvell
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You finished your book and now you’re looking for a cover designer, but where do you start? Where can you find a good book cover designer? And how much should you expect to pay them for a quality book cover? These are all questions my guest, Zoe Norvell, will answer in this week’s brand-new podcast episode! Zoe is the mastermind behind INeedABookCo…
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#162. Book Recs: 5 Books Every Aspiring Writer Needs To Read
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One of the questions I get asked by a lot of aspiring authors is, “What books should I read to learn how to start writing a novel?” I get asked this question so often that I decided to turn my answer into a podcast episode! Tune in to this episode to hear my take on the 5 best writing books that have had the biggest impact on me and the authors I w…
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#161. Scene Beats: What They Are & Why They Matter
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Have you ever Googled things like “how many words should be in a novel?” Or “how many scenes should a novel have?” If so, you’ve probably gotten answers like “80,000 words.” Or “somewherre between 40 and 60 scenes.” Easy enough, in theory…But if you’re like most of the writers I’ve worked with, you’ve probably also had trouble sticking to these gui…
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#160. How Tim Grahl Wrote His Best Book Yet In 6 Months
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How do you know if you’re actually getting better at writing? In this episode, my guest, Tim Grahl, the CEO of Story Grid and the author of multiple books, both fiction and non-fiction, shares his answer to this question. Tim believes that his new book, The Shithead, is the best book he’s ever written—and I happen to agree with him! So, how did he …
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#159. A Week in the Life: 7 Days Behind the Scenes with Savannah (September 2024)
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Want a peek behind the scenes into my work week? 👀 In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes and sharing what I do as a developmental editor and book coach. I’ll talk through the projects I’m working on, what I’m excited (or not excited) about, what’s coming up in the next few weeks, what I learn from the writers I work with, and basically …
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#158. How To Strengthen Your Writing with the Power of Social Media With Lara Ferrari
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Would you believe me if I said social media could make you a better writer? If you’re shaking your head NO, you’ll want to check out this episode. My guest, Lara Ferrari, is an Instagram marketing specialist who has helped hundreds of writers grow engaged communities of readers online (and have FUN while doing it). In this episode, she’s sharing ho…
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#157. 10 Surprising Lessons From My First Book Launch
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Earlier this year, I published my first book, The Story Grid Masterwork Analysis Guide to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone—and I learned soooo much about book marketing. Tune into this episode to hear the ten surprising lessons I learned from my first book launch, including things like: [03:10] What I learned about asking for Amazon reviews—an…
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#156. Student Spotlight: 5 Lessons Learned from Notes to Novel (Season 4)
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Do you ever wish you could see a behind-the-scenes look at how other people write? In this episode, you’ll get to hear directly from five of my Notes to Novel students as they share how they brainstormed, outlined, and wrote their books inside the Notes to Novel course. I asked each of them to share the biggest thing that helped them get to “The En…
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#155. 10 Things That Will NOT Make You A Better Writer
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As someone who’s worked with hundreds of authors, I see people making the same mistakes over and over and over again. Mistakes that are easily avoidable once you know they’re mistakes. In this episode, I’m sharing some of these mistakes. Specifically, the 10 things that will NOT make you a better writer—and oh boy is it a juicy episode! In it, you’…
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Energy MIXX - Ep. 449 - Brent Bennett & Paul Tice
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Guest Host Brent Bennett from Texas Public Policy Foundation and special guest Paul Tice from The National Center for Energy AnalyticsEnergy Network Media Group
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#154. Coaching Call: Critiquing Jac Sahlin's Query And First Five Pages
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“I think your story has a genre identity crisis. That’s probably why you’re not getting responses from agents.” ← That’s what I told my new friend, Jac Sahlin, about the duology she’s currently querying. Tune into this episode to hear Jac and I talk through her query letter and first five pages—and to hear my thoughts on why she hasn’t received any…
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Energy MIXX Episode 448 - Kym Bolado And Robert Rapier
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#153. Scene Analysis: Chapter 5 "Diagon Alley" From Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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“How many scenes are in the Diagon Alley chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone?” Believe it or not, this is one of the most frequently asked questions I get from writers when they hear I’ve written a book breaking apart this mega best seller scene by scene. And it’s a valid question! This chapter was the hardest chapter for us to analyze…
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Energy MIXX Episode 447 - Tim Tarpley - Energy Workforce 8 - 4-24
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#152. Three Act Structure Breakdown: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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How did Rowling deliver on the life-and-death stakes an action story requires, but in a way appropriate for middle-grade readers? How did she consistently weave together the external plot and Harry’s character arc in such a way that they’re inseparable? Tune into this episode to hear Abigail K. Perry and I talk through the plot structure of Harry P…
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Bonus: The Global Story Structure of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
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Rowling is a master at weaving the external plot with Harry’s internal character arc—and using the external plot events to help Harry grow and change. In this episode, you’ll hear Abigail K. Perry and I talk through the big-picture plot structure of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone using the Story Grid’s Five Commandments of Storytelling. We’l…
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Energy MIXX Episode 446- Dave Callahan - Marcellus Shale Coalition 7 - 28 - 24
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Bonus: How To Write Scenes Like Rowling (An Interview With Savannah Gilbo & Abigail K. Perry)
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J.K. Rowling is the master of layering things within her scenes. She’s also fantastic at raising the stakes from scene to scene, too. But how does she do it Tune into this episode to hear Abigail K. Perry and I talk to Tim Grahl (the CEO of Story Grid) about what it was like to study Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone—what we learned from J.K. R…
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#151. How Rowling Built A World Ripe For Life Or Death Conflicts (An Interview With Savannah Gilbo & Abigail K. Perry)
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Ever wonder how Rowling created such a fantastic, three-dimensional story world for her Harry Potter series? That’s exactly what you’ll hear in this week’s brand-new podcast episode! Join me, Abigail K. Perry, and Tim Grahl, as we discuss the world-building in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone—and what we learned from our analysis of this mega …
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Energy MIXX Episode 445 Melinda Taylor And Elizabeth Lieberknecht - MERP 7 - 21 - 24
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Bonus: How Rowling Used Plot Catalysts to Keep Readers Engaged (A Sneak Peek From My Book!)
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Plot catalysts make it difficult for a character to achieve their goals. If you’re writing an Action story, there are three main plot catalysts you’ll want to include in your book—a speech in praise of the villain, a deadline or ticking clock, and one or more set-piece action sequences. Tune into this episode to hear a sneak peek from my new book, …
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#150. How Rowling Created A Cast of Compelling Characters (An Interview With Savannah Gilbo & Abigail K. Perry)
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Ever wonder how Rowling created such a wonderful cast of quirky and relatable characters in the Harry Potter series? If so, tune into this episode to hear Abigail K. Perry, Tim Grahl, and me talk about the characters in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. You’ll hear us talk about things like: [02:32] How to think about the number of characters …
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Energy MIXX Episode 444- Commissioner Jim Wright - TRRC 7 - 14 - 24
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Bonus: What Made Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone A Best Seller? (An Interview With Savannah Gilbo & Abigail K. Perry)
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What made Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone a worldwide bestseller? Why does this story still resonate with readers almost thirty years later? And why did Abigail and I agree to spend so much time dissecting every single scene and page to find out how and why it works?! Tune into this episode to hear Abigail K. Perry and I talk to Tim Grahl (th…
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[SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT] My Book Is Available For Pre-Order!
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Ever wish you could understand exactly what makes your favorite stories so lovable? Me too! So much so that I deconstructed every single scene in the first Harry Potter book to see how and why it worked. And today, I’m super excited to share with you that my brand-new book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: A Story Grid Masterwork Analysis Gui…
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Energy Mixx Episode 443 - Adam Ferrari - Phoenix Capital Group 7 - 7-24
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#149. 5 Questions To Write Better Antagonists
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Antagonists can make or break a story—both for the writer and the reader. Writers who don’t spend time developing their antagonists tend to write drafts that fall apart in the middle. Anyone who reads a story with a weak or unconvincing protagonist is unlikely to finish it. So, how do we go about making our antagonists just as compelling as our pro…
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Lydia Winn - Thriving in Sales and Networking
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Ever wondered how a career in sales can change lives? Join us as we chat with Lydia Winn from Empowerly about her passion for hiring first-time sales professionals and the transformative conversations that follow. Lydia shares invaluable insights on what makes a successful salesperson, highlighting the importance of being goal-oriented and genuinel…
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Energy Mixx Episode 442 - Jim Kibler - One Future 6 - 30 - 24
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#148. How To Use Universal Fantasy To Write Better Books (& Sell More Copies) With Theodora Taylor
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“Never wonder if readers will love your story again.” This is exactly what Theodora Taylor teaches you how to do in her book 7 FIGURE FICTION: How to Use Universal Fantasy to SELL Your Books to ANYONE. Despite writing fiction in a niche genre (interracial romance), Theodora Taylor has grown a fanbase of rabid readers and fans through the power of s…
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Energy Mixx Episode 441- Tim Tarpley - Energy Workforce 6 - 23 - 24
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#147. A Week in the Life: 7 Days Behind the Scenes with Savannah (June 2024)
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Want a peek behind the scenes into my work week? 👀 In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes and sharing what I do as a developmental editor and book coach. I’ll talk through the projects I’m working on, what I’m excited (or not excited) about, what’s coming up in the next few weeks, what I learn from the writers I work with, and basically …
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Energy Mixx Episode 440 - Adam Ferrari - Phoenix Capital Group 6 - 16 - 24
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Formerly known as In The Oil Patch Radio now known as the Energy Mixx with this weeks host Robert Rapier, Editor In Chief for Shale Magazine.Energy Network Media Group
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#146. 6 Ways Mindfulness Can Make You A Happier & More Productive Writer With April Dávila
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If you’ve ever felt frustrated with your progress (or lack of progress), it’s probably time to take a step back from your writing and consider your mindset. To help you do just that, I’m sharing a conversation in today’s podcast episode with April Dávila, an award-winning author, speaker, and writing coach who specializes in teaching writers to int…
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ITOP Episode 439- Kym Bolado And Robert Rapier 6 - 9-24
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#145. How To Develop Your Character's Backstory
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Crafting compelling backstories for your fictional characters is critical to developing a cohesive story, but it’s sometimes easier said than done. There are endless options when it comes to which details you can include in your character’s backstory, and what you do include will influence everything that happens in your story—from the plot events …
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#144. Student Spotlight: How She Landed A Book Deal With Her Dream Publisher (With Savannah Carlisle)
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Have you ever heard someone say that the only difference between a published author and an unpublished author is that the published author never gave up? I wholeheartedly believe this, and my guest today proves it’s true. Savannah Carlisle writes heartwarming romance novels that transport readers to fun and quirky small towns where friends feel lik…
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ITOP Episode 438 - Dr. Dean Foreman - TXOGA 5 - 26 - 24
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With guest host Robert Rapier, Editor In Chief Shale MagazineEnergy Network Media Group
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#143. How To Pitch Podcasts With Michelle Glogovac
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“Human beings want to hear the stories of other human beings. And that's exactly what podcasts do.” - Michelle Glogovac You have a finished book, now what? Learn how to pitch yourself to podcasts (and create your own podcast book tour!) in this episode. Here’s a preview of what’s included: [04:47] What is a podcast book tour? And what are the benef…
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ITOP Episode 437 - Rudy Garza - Presiden CPS Energy 5 - 19 - 24
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#142. How To Write A Query Letter That Get Requests
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“I recommend working on your query letter as soon as you feel good enough about the overall shape of your story.” - Savannah Gilbo Agents and editors must sort through hundreds of query letters to find an outstanding story. So, how do you write a query letter that catches their attention and makes them want to read more? Tune into this episode to l…
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ITOP Episode 436 - Omar Garcia - Chief External Affairs Officer Port Of Corpus Christi 5 - 12 - 24
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#141. How To Create Believable Monsters With Randy Ellefson
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“The object itself didn't cause the conflict. The person who made the choice with the object caused the conflict.” - Randy Ellefson In today’s episode, we’re going to cover something really fun—how to create believable monsters. And I have a special guest joining me today—someone that knows way more about creating monsters than I do. His name is Ra…
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ITOP Episode 435 - Robert Rapier - Shale Magazine 5 - 5-24
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Exclusive Interview With Angela Ferrari
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Join Candice Bar as she meets with some of the biggest names in the business from Entrepreneurs, to Motivational Speakers, to Financial Guru's, and more! Join us for another amazing episode of Luxe Life with Candice Bar! On the show this week, Candice invites coach, speaker, and revolutionary life coach,Angela Ferrari! Angela is the Founder of "The…
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#140. First Chapter Analysis: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
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“We need to advance the plot and we need to develop the character. When you can marry the two, you have a strong scene.” - Abigail K. Perry We’re taking a deep dive into Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins to see how and why it works. Join me and Abigail K. Perry as we break down this first chapter of the third book of The Hunger Games trilogy to see how…
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ITOP Episode 434 - Karen Bomber - ABB Energy 4 - 28 - 24
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#139: 5 Multi POV Mistakes (And How To Avoid Them)
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Telling a story through multiple viewpoints can be a great way to create a more expansive (and objective) look at your characters, world, plot, and/or theme. But with each additional viewpoint character you add to your story, the more room there is for mistakes. In this episode, I'm sharing the 5 most common multi POV mistakes writers make and how …
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ITOP Cera Week PT1 4 - 21 - 24
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Featuring guests: Damien Beauchamp of 8 Rivers, Georges Tjbosch of MIQ, Jon Norman of Hydrostor's and Katie Zimmerman of Wood GroupEnergy Network Media Group
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Exclusive Interview With Timothy Schultz
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Join Candice Bar as she meets with some of the biggest names in the business from Entrepreneurs, to Motivational Speakers, to Financial Guru's, and more! Join us for another amazing episode of Luxe Life with Candice Bar! On the show this week, Candice invites lottery winner, filmmaker, podcaster, & YouTuber, Timothy Schultz! Timothy is a lottery wi…
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