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    One of the more controversial, as of late, topics have been the education system during the pandemic. Today, we speak with a teacher herself, Yumi, on what it takes to be an educator during covid, and how the new changes have affected her. 

    A super insightful look into the lives of teachers, I hope this episode teaches you guys about having compassion and understanding for those working in the education field, to truly grasp the difficulties that they are facing with this new world.

    If you have any questions for Yumi or myself, email me at stephendiego@hotmail.com

    Thank you ! 

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    While everyone's crisis' might look different from each other, there is one thing for sure, once it affects us, it seems like we're DOOMED

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    It's nice to be back, and it's nice to see y'all again :)



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    5x04: Finances and your LIFE

    5x04: Finances and your LIFE

    A very hard topic to tackle, with our guest JofieComedy speaking VERY harsh truths. Who the f wants to hear about their finances!? Who wants to hear about them being the reason as to why they're not able to attain the kind of financial freedom they want?!

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    If you want to be on the show, email me at stephendiego@hotmail.com

    And for more of jofie, please follow him at

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    5x03 : Aging

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    If you want to be on the podcast, you can email me at stephendiego@hotmail.com

    Email me at stephendiego@hotmail.com
    or you can find me on instagram at @stephendiegomusic

    5x02: Self Love and the realization that YOU are the problem

    5x02: Self Love and the realization that YOU are the problem

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    or you can find me on instagram at @stephendiegomusic

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    For towfur's Socials, you can find towfur on

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    or you can find me on instagram at @stephendiegomusic

    4x06 : Communication

    4x06 : Communication

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    If you would like to be a guest on the show, email me at stephendiego@hotmail.com

    To follow Vas on social media, follow him on www.instagram.com/darklordofsheep

    Email me at stephendiego@hotmail.com
    or you can find me on instagram at @stephendiegomusic

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    If you want to be a part of the next episode/future episodes, feel free to email me at stephendiego@hotmail.com




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    or you can find me on instagram at @stephendiegomusic

    4x04: Long Distance Relationship

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    If you have any questions for us, email me at stephendiego@hotmail.com

    Follow my guests at:

    Shane: www.twitch.tv/wafflepower23
    Ryan: www.twitch.tv/w1ryan



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