Linen Suit & Plastic Tie

Dec 05 2024 77 ep. 38 mins

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What power lies in your story? How do you tell your story? As two young “adults” journey into the life of suit and tie, they begin discovering the impact of storytelling on their career, business, mental health, and life. One of them in a linen suit, the other a plastic tie. Subscribe and Follow us on Insta/TikTok: @LSPTPod; LinkedIn: Linen Suit & Plastic Tie

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