Welcome to She Pivots

Guest Intro: Hayley Kiyoko

Hayley's Childhood

Early Music Career: Joining Stunners

The Birth of "Girls Like Girls"

20GayTeen: Music and Queer Identity

Music Industry Challenges

Hayley's Personal Identity Journey

The Journey to Film Direction

The Power of Representation on Screen

From Low Point to Launch

Do You Think You'll Pivot Again?

Reflections on Hayley's Journey

Podcast Credits

From child actor to Disney star to pop icon dubbed "Lesbian Jesus," Hayley Kiyoko built a career creating the representation she never had as a half-Japanese, queer artist. In this episode of She Pivots, Hayley opens up about becoming a community's symbol practically overnight while still figuring herself out, and how she moved from leading with fear to leading with confidence and self-love. She also shares how she found her fiancée, Becca Tilley, and reflects on the decade-long journey that culminated in her Girls Like Girls film and album—a project that started with high school heartbreak twenty years ago.

Happy Pride Month, Pivoters!

Girls like girls is out NOW. See it in theatres and check out the companion Girls Like Girls album.

 

Chapters:

 

00:00 Welcome to She Pivots

00:39 Guest Intro: Hayley Kiyoko

01:55 Hayley's Childhood

08:12 Early Music Career: Joining Stunners

13:26 The Birth of "Girls Like Girls"

18:27 20GayTeen: Music and Queer Identity

20:27 Music Industry Challenges

28:16 Hayley's Personal Identity Journey

34:33 The Journey to Film Direction

37:16 The Power of Representation on Screen

40:00 From Low Point to Launch

41:43 Do You Think You'll Pivot Again?

43:25 Reflections on Hayley's Journey

44:17 Podcast Credits






Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration.

 

She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success.

 

Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: shepivots.substack.com

 

Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast, and check out our website shepivotspod.com for resources and updates. 

 

She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.

From child actor to Disney star to pop icon dubbed "Lesbian Jesus," Hayley Kiyoko built a career creating the representation she never had as a half-Japanese, queer artist. In this episode of She Pivots, Hayley opens up about becoming a community's symbol practically overnight while still figuring herself out, and how she moved from leading with fear to leading with confidence and self-love. She also shares how she found her fianc&eacute;e, Becca Tilley, and reflects on the decade-long journey that culminated in her Girls Like Girls film and album&mdash;a project that started with high school heartbreak twenty years ago.
Happy Pride Month, Pivoters!
Girls like girls is out NOW. <a href="https://www.focusfeatures.com/girls-like-girls">See it in theatres</a> and check out the companion <a href="https://ffm.to/glg">Girls Like Girls album</a>.
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Chapters:
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00:00 Welcome to She Pivots
00:39 Guest Intro: Hayley Kiyoko
01:55 Hayley's Childhood
08:12 Early Music Career: Joining Stunners
13:26 The Birth of "Girls Like Girls"
18:27 20GayTeen: Music and Queer Identity
20:27 Music Industry Challenges
28:16 Hayley's Personal Identity Journey
34:33 The Journey to Film Direction
37:16 The Power of Representation on Screen
40:00 From Low Point to Launch
41:43 Do You Think You'll Pivot Again?
43:25 Reflections on Hayley's Journey
44:17 Podcast Credits
 
Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration.
&nbsp;
She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success.
&nbsp;
Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: <a href="https://shepivots.substack.com/">shepivots.substack.com</a>
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Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shepivotsthepodcast/">@ShePivotsThePodcast</a>, and check out our website <a href="http://www.shepivotspod.com">shepivotspod.com</a> for resources and updates.&nbsp;
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She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.

Join Emily Tisch Sussman as she sits down with a diverse group of women to explore how their personal experiences led to their pivot and eventually their success. She Pivots challenges the typical definitions of success and explores the role our personal stories play in our professional journeys. The series will celebrate those who have made bold moves with a view towards inspiring others to pursue their own non-linear paths. Be sure to subscribe and follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast.

Join Emily Tisch Sussman as she sits down with a diverse group of women to explore how their personal experiences led to their pivot and eventually their success. She Pivots challenges the typical definitions of success and explores the role our personal stories play in our professional journeys. The series will celebrate those who have made bold moves with a view towards inspiring others to pursue their own non-linear paths. Be sure to subscribe and follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shepivotsthepodcast/">@ShePivotsThePodcast</a>.

She Pivots

From child actor to Disney star to pop icon dubbed "Lesbian Jesus," Hayley Kiyoko built a career creating the representation she never had as a half-Japanese, queer artist. In this episode of She Pivots, Hayley opens up about becoming a community's symbol practically overnight while still figuring herself out, and how she moved from leading with fear to leading with confidence and self-love. She also shares how she found her fiancée, Becca Tilley, and reflects on the decade-long journey that culminated in her Girls Like Girls film and album—a project that started with high school heartbreak twenty years ago.

Hayley Kiyoko: Lesbian Jesus

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/1d2d51e6-3cf4-40d8-b693-b471010be807/transcript

Guest Introduction: Dystany Spurlock

An Early Love of Racing

Breaking into Drag Racing

The Journey to NASCAR: Personal Obstacles

The Athleticism of Racing

The Impact of Being a Trailblazer in NASCAR

Dystany's Signature Sparkle Look

She Pivots Sponsorship of Dystany

Understanding the Racing Process

Low Point to Launch

Reflections on Dystany the Disruptor

Dystany Spurlock has been fast her whole life—and is now a She Pivots-sponsored NASCAR driver! This is She Pivots’ first-ever sports sponsorship, because we believe in Dystany’s ability to break records and win. From a Barbie Corvette and go-karts at five, to fighting her way onto the boys' football team in middle school, to setting a motorcycle world record in a sport built for anyone but her, Dystany is a powerhouse. Getting to NASCAR meant driving trucks, working flight attendant shifts, and living in her mom's RV while she waited for the call that would change everything. On this episode of She Pivots, Dystany talks about that winding road to becoming the first Black woman to race in NASCAR, the family that held her together through the hardest parts, and why she refuses to leave her signature face sparkles at the door. We also discuss what it means when little girls stop her in the grocery store to say they want to drive too and the details behind the She Pivots purple car she's racing in this week at Indianapolis.

Chapters:

00:00 Guest Introduction: Dystany Spurlock

02:43 An Early Love of Racing

08:18 Breaking into Drag Racing

19:48 The Journey to NASCAR: Personal Obstacles

22:45 The Athleticism of Racing

27:52 The Impact of Being a Trailblazer in NASCAR

33:30 Dystany's Signature Sparkle Look

39:45 She Pivots Sponsorship of Dystany

40:28 Understanding the Racing Process

44:03 Low Point to Launch

45:40 Reflections on Dystany the Disruptor

46:52 Podcast Credits






Tune in to watch the big race THIS FRIDAY, July 24th, at 5:30pm on FS1/Fox Sports App

 

You can keep up with Dystany @dystanyspurlock on Instagram, and check out her Docuseries “Driven by Dystany: The Road to NASCAR” on Foxxtecca’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6q2OuXcHRf4w2pJxwqHP34rH8Iyprgcy 

 

Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration.

 

She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success.

 

Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: shepivots.substack.com

 

Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast, and check out our website shepivotspod.com for resources and updates. 

 

She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.

Dystany Spurlock has been fast her whole life&mdash;and is now a She Pivots-sponsored NASCAR driver! This is She Pivots&rsquo; first-ever sports sponsorship, because we believe in Dystany&rsquo;s ability to break records and win. From a Barbie Corvette and go-karts at five, to fighting her way onto the boys' football team in middle school, to setting a motorcycle world record in a sport built for anyone but her, Dystany is a powerhouse. Getting to NASCAR meant driving trucks, working flight attendant shifts, and living in her mom's RV while she waited for the call that would change everything. On this episode of She Pivots, Dystany talks about that winding road to becoming the first Black woman to race in NASCAR, the family that held her together through the hardest parts, and why she refuses to leave her signature face sparkles at the door. We also discuss what it means when little girls stop her in the grocery store to say they want to drive too and the details behind the She Pivots purple car she's racing in this week at Indianapolis.
Chapters:
00:00 Guest Introduction: Dystany Spurlock
02:43 An Early Love of Racing
08:18 Breaking into Drag Racing
19:48 The Journey to NASCAR: Personal Obstacles
22:45 The Athleticism of Racing
27:52 The Impact of Being a Trailblazer in NASCAR
33:30 Dystany's Signature Sparkle Look
39:45 She Pivots Sponsorship of Dystany
40:28 Understanding the Racing Process
44:03 Low Point to Launch
45:40 Reflections on Dystany the Disruptor
46:52 Podcast Credits
 
Tune in to watch the big race THIS FRIDAY, July 24th, at 5:30pm on FS1/Fox Sports App
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You can keep up with Dystany @dystanyspurlock on Instagram, and check out her Docuseries &ldquo;Driven by Dystany: The Road to NASCAR&rdquo; on Foxxtecca&rsquo;s YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6q2OuXcHRf4w2pJxwqHP34rH8Iyprgcy">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6q2OuXcHRf4w2pJxwqHP34rH8Iyprgcy</a>&nbsp;
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Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration.
&nbsp;
She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success.
&nbsp;
Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: <a href="https://shepivots.substack.com/">shepivots.substack.com</a>
&nbsp;
Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shepivotsthepodcast/">@ShePivotsThePodcast</a>, and check out our website <a href="http://www.shepivotspod.com">shepivotspod.com</a> for resources and updates.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.

Dystany Spurlock has been fast her whole life—and is now a She Pivots-sponsored NASCAR driver! This is She Pivots’ first-ever sports sponsorship, because we believe in Dystany’s ability to break records and win. From a Barbie Corvette and go-karts at five, to fighting her way onto the boys' football team in middle school, to setting a motorcycle world record in a sport built for anyone but her, Dystany is a powerhouse. Getting to NASCAR meant driving trucks, working flight attendant shifts, and living in her mom's RV while she waited for the call that would change everything. On this episode of She Pivots, Dystany talks about that winding road to becoming the first Black woman to race in NASCAR, the family that held her together through the hardest parts, and why she refuses to leave her signature face sparkles at the door. We also discuss what it means when little girls stop her in the grocery store to say they want to drive too and the details behind the She Pivots purple car she's racing in this week at Indianapolis.

Dystany Spurlock: The First Black Woman on the NASCAR Track

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/e3a67047-d4cc-43de-9c9e-b48e01502dfe/transcript

Welcome to HE Pivots

Guest Introduction: Flavor Flav

Flavor Flav's Musical Roots

Reality TV and Flavor of Love

The Pivot to Supporting Women's Sports

In the Pool with the Women's Water Polo Team

The Birth of SHE Weekend

Closing Thoughts on Flav's Impact

For the first time ever, She Pivots is flipping the mic to a man. Flavor Flav joins Emily for our very first "He Pivots" episode to talk about his work as a hype man for women's sports. From sponsoring the US women's water polo team (yes, he got in the pool) to throwing this weekend's three-day "She Got Game" celebration in Vegas for female Olympians and Paralympians the White House snubbed, Flav explains why he's become one of the loudest voices for female athletes who rarely get their flowers. He also opens up about cutting class to teach himself piano, chasing a real Grammy after his Lifetime Achievement win, bowling at the White House with Dr. Jill Biden, and why, nearly 40 years into his career, he still doesn't think he's made it to the top.

 

Chapters:

 

00:00 Welcome to HE Pivots

00:28 Guest Introduction: Flavor Flav

02:22 Flavor Flav's Musical Roots

07:08 Reality TV and Flavor of Love

13:51 The Pivot to Supporting Women's Sports

18:53 In the Pool with the Women's Water Polo Team

22:52 The Birth of SHE Weekend

30:26 Closing Thoughts on Flav's Impact

31:46 Podcast Credits





Keep up with Flavor Flav on Instagram @flavorflavofficial, and with SHE Weekend @flavorflavsshe. 

 

Learn more about SHE Weekend at sheweekend.com

 

Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration.

 

She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success.

 

Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: shepivots.substack.com

 

Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast, and check out our website shepivotspod.com for resources and updates. 

 

She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.

For the first time ever, She Pivots is flipping the mic to a man. Flavor Flav joins Emily for our very first "He Pivots" episode to talk about his work as a hype man for women's sports. From sponsoring the US women's water polo team (yes, he got in the pool) to throwing this weekend's three-day "She Got Game" celebration in Vegas for female Olympians and Paralympians the White House snubbed, Flav explains why he's become one of the loudest voices for female athletes who rarely get their flowers. He also opens up about cutting class to teach himself piano, chasing a real Grammy after his Lifetime Achievement win, bowling at the White House with Dr. Jill Biden, and why, nearly 40 years into his career, he still doesn't think he's made it to the top.
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Chapters:
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00:00 Welcome to HE Pivots
00:28 Guest Introduction: Flavor Flav
02:22 Flavor Flav's Musical Roots
07:08 Reality TV and Flavor of Love
13:51 The Pivot to Supporting Women's Sports
18:53 In the Pool with the Women's Water Polo Team
22:52 The Birth of SHE Weekend
30:26 Closing Thoughts on Flav's Impact
31:46 Podcast Credits
 
Keep up with Flavor Flav on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/flavorflavofficial/?hl=en">@flavorflavofficial</a>, and with SHE Weekend <a href="https://www.instagram.com/flavorflavsshe/?hl=en">@flavorflavsshe</a>.&nbsp;
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Learn more about SHE Weekend at <a href="http://sheweekend.com">sheweekend.com</a>
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Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration.
&nbsp;
She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success.
&nbsp;
Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: <a href="https://shepivots.substack.com/">shepivots.substack.com</a>
&nbsp;
Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shepivotsthepodcast/">@ShePivotsThePodcast</a>, and check out our website <a href="http://www.shepivotspod.com">shepivotspod.com</a> for resources and updates.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.

For the first time ever, She Pivots is flipping the mic to a man. Flavor Flav joins Emily for our very first "He Pivots" episode to talk about his work as a hype man for women's sports. From sponsoring the US women's water polo team (yes, he got in the pool) to throwing this weekend's three-day "She Got Game" celebration in Vegas for female Olympians and Paralympians the White House snubbed, Flav explains why he's become one of the loudest voices for female athletes who rarely get their flowers. He also opens up about cutting class to teach himself piano, chasing a real Grammy after his Lifetime Achievement win, bowling at the White House with Dr. Jill Biden, and why, nearly 40 years into his career, he still doesn't think he's made it to the top.

Flavor Flav: The Hype Man for Women's Sports

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/d3f9505e-fd5b-47ab-8c3a-b48600d9974d/transcript

The Annual Carolyn She Pivots Episode

Navigating Women's Sports Ownership

The Importance of Media Deals in Sports

Women's Sports as an Investment Opportunity

Building the First Global Women's Sports Brand

Breaking into Culture

The Championship Win and Future Challenges

Investing in Player Experience and Facilities

Intentional Design for Women's Soccer

Lessons from the Giants: Fan Engagement

Making the Hard Decisions

Closing Thoughts and Credits

There's one guest Emily brings back every single season: her sister, Carolyn Tisch Blodgett. Carolyn's had one heck of a year: she's Governor of Gotham FC (who won the championship again this year!), and she represents the family's ownership stake in the New York Giants. In this episode of She Pivots, Carolyn dives into what it's actually like to build something as it's happening in real time, the bets that could've gone either way, and all the unglamorous stuff nobody posts about. The sisters get into the night Gotham flew to Kansas City as total underdogs, why the new locker room design has an L-shaped entrance, and what's coming this summer as Gotham takes on the Washington Spirit at Citi Field in front of what could be the biggest crowd in NYC women's sports history.

 

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to She Pivots

00:29 The Annual Carolyn She Pivots Episode

02:10 Navigating Women's Sports Ownership

04:01 The Importance of Media Deals in Sports

06:52 Women's Sports as an Investment Opportunity

13:01 Building the First Global Women's Sports Brand

18:57 Breaking into Culture

22:32 The Championship Win and Future Challenges

32:05 Investing in Player Experience and Facilities

35:21 Intentional Design for Women's Soccer

39:29 Lessons from the Giants: Fan Engagement

42:56 Making the Hard Decisions

45:27 Low Point to Launch

46:23 Do You Think You'll Pivot Again?

47:44 Closing Thoughts and Credits

 

You can keep up with Carolyn’s work by following Gotham FC @gothamfc (gothamfc.com) or checking out Next3.

Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration.

She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success.

Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: shepivots.substack.com

Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast, and check out our website shepivotspod.com for resources and updates. 

She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.

There's one guest Emily brings back every single season: her sister, Carolyn Tisch Blodgett. Carolyn's had one heck of a year: she's Governor of Gotham FC (who won the championship again this year!), and she represents the family's ownership stake in the New York Giants. In this episode of She Pivots, Carolyn dives into what it's actually like to build something as it's happening in real time, the bets that could've gone either way, and all the unglamorous stuff nobody posts about. The sisters get into the night Gotham flew to Kansas City as total underdogs, why the new locker room design has an L-shaped entrance, and what's coming this summer as Gotham takes on the Washington Spirit at Citi Field in front of what could be the biggest crowd in NYC women's sports history.
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Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to She Pivots
00:29 The Annual Carolyn She Pivots Episode
02:10 Navigating Women's Sports Ownership
04:01 The Importance of Media Deals in Sports
06:52 Women's Sports as an Investment Opportunity
13:01 Building the First Global Women's Sports Brand
18:57 Breaking into Culture
22:32 The Championship Win and Future Challenges
32:05 Investing in Player Experience and Facilities
35:21 Intentional Design for Women's Soccer
39:29 Lessons from the Giants: Fan Engagement
42:56 Making the Hard Decisions
45:27 Low Point to Launch
46:23 Do You Think You'll Pivot Again?
47:44 Closing Thoughts and Credits
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You can keep up with Carolyn&rsquo;s work by following Gotham FC <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gothamfc/">@gothamfc</a> (<a href="http://gothamfc.com">gothamfc.com</a>) or checking out <a href="https://www.next3ventures.com/">Next3.</a>
Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration.
She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success.
Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: <a href="https://shepivots.substack.com/">shepivots.substack.com</a>
Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shepivotsthepodcast/">@ShePivotsThePodcast</a>, and check out our website <a href="http://www.shepivotspod.com">shepivotspod.com</a> for resources and updates.&nbsp;
She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.

There's one guest Emily brings back every single season: her sister, Carolyn Tisch Blodgett. Carolyn's had one heck of a year: she's Governor of Gotham FC (who won the championship again this year!), and she represents the family's ownership stake in the New York Giants. In this episode of She Pivots, Carolyn dives into what it's actually like to build something as it's happening in real time, the bets that could've gone either way, and all the unglamorous stuff nobody posts about. The sisters get into the night Gotham flew to Kansas City as total underdogs, why the new locker room design has an L-shaped entrance, and what's coming this summer as Gotham takes on the Washington Spirit at Citi Field in front of what could be the biggest crowd in NYC women's sports history.

Carolyn Tisch Blodgett: Inside Women's Soccer's Biggest Year

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/b4d99a2d-71c8-436f-9744-b48100353a73/transcript

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