Learnings and Missteps

Mar 06 2025 179 ep. 46 mins 1
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The Learnings and Missteps Podcast is about unconventional roads to success and the life lessons learned along the way.

You will find a library of interviews packed with actionable take aways that you can apply as you progress on your career path.

Through these interviews you will learn about the buttons you can push to be a better leader, launch a business, and build your influence.

Find yourself in their stories and know that your path is still ahead of you.

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