Whatever Is Excellent with Leanne Tuggle

Dec 10 2024 15 ep. 15 mins 1
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Encouragement and Inspiration for women choosing to rise above the “just survive” mentality and instead set their mind on thriving in all that they say and do. The ultimate goal is to equip you to pursue whatever is excellent in the midst of your ordinary life and in all that you say and do. 

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