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Turmeric and Tequila is graceful disruption . We are a community of varsity humans questioning reality as we know it and proving it possible that seemingly opposing things can harmoniously coexist, in this world and within ourselves. It’s all better together. Reality is nothing more than applied meaning, so let’s break though society’s antiquated implied rules and expectations and break into authentic self-expression to see what’s possible for personal, professional, and worldly positive cha ...
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243. Navigating Veteran Benefits with Expert Paul R. Lawrence
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“As you enlist, you get exciting opportunities, hopefully competitive pay, but afterwards, you get a series of benefits that can really help your life." -Paul R. Lawrence Welcome to another insightful episode of the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast, where your host Kristen Olson engages in gracefully disruptive conversations to question a better way. Tod…
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243. Navigating Veteran Benefits with Expert Paul R. Lawrence
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“As you enlist, you get exciting opportunities, hopefully competitive pay, but afterwards, you get a series of benefits that can really help your life." -Paul R. Lawrence Welcome to another insightful episode of the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast, where your host Kristen Olson engages in gracefully disruptive conversations to question a better way. Tod…
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242. Give Yourself Permission, with Cortney McDermott
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"It's the attachment to the desire. In other words, it's without this thing, I can't be happy." -Cortney McDermott In this enlightening episode of the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast, your host Kristen Olson sits down with the dynamic Cortney McDermott, a best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and self-development expert. With a rich background that spans e…
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242. Give Yourself Permission, with Cortney McDermott
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241. Strength, Service, and Pancakes: Susan Combs' Mission
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"We all have things to be thankful for in our lives, and all of our lives can change in a blink of an eye. You know, if you're so inclined, why don't you go out and have some pancakes for Roger? And remember, remember all the good things you have in your life to be thankful for." -Susan L. Combs In this episode of the Turmeric & Tequila podcast, ho…
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241. Strength, Service, and Pancakes: Susan Combs' Mission
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"We all have things to be thankful for in our lives, and all of our lives can change in a blink of an eye. You know, if you're so inclined, why don't you go out and have some pancakes for Roger? And remember, remember all the good things you have in your life to be thankful for." -Susan L. Combs In this episode of the Turmeric & Tequila podcast, ho…
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240. Discovering Self: Compassion and Intuition with Ashton August
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"I know we're all intuitive, we all need to tap in, but I think people overlook so much of just trusting your gut and leaning into that." -Ashton August Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast. In today's episode, Kristen Olson sits down with the multifaceted Ashton August, an author, entrepreneur, wellness consult…
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240. Discovering Self: Compassion and Intuition with Ashton August
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"I know we're all intuitive, we all need to tap in, but I think people overlook so much of just trusting your gut and leaning into that." -Ashton August Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast. In today's episode, Kristen Olson sits down with the multifaceted Ashton August, an author, entrepreneur, wellness consult…
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239. Creating Lifetime Humanitarians: Inside Youthlinc's Journey
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"As we give them opportunity to look outside themselves and help them understand that, oh, there's more to life than the inward focus, there can also be this beautiful space of outward focus." -Justin Powell Welcome to Turmeric & Tequila! Today, host Kristen Olson sits down with Justin Powell, executive director of Youthlinc, a Utah-based organizat…
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239. Creating Lifetime Humanitarians: Inside Youthlinc's Journey
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"As we give them opportunity to look outside themselves and help them understand that, oh, there's more to life than the inward focus, there can also be this beautiful space of outward focus." -Justin Powell Welcome to Turmeric & Tequila! Today, host Kristen Olson sits down with Justin Powell, executive director of Youthlinc, a Utah-based organizat…
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238. Muay Thai Beyond Limits: Janelle's Path to Inclusive Fitness
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“Everything you do has to start with that relationship and they have to trust you and respect you before you can even really do anything.” -Janelle Kleftis Welcome back to the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! I'm your host, Kristen Olson, and today we have an inspiring episode lined up for you. Joining us is the incredible Janelle Kleftus, founder of "M…
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238. Muay Thai Beyond Limits: Janelle's Path to Inclusive Fitness
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“Everything you do has to start with that relationship and they have to trust you and respect you before you can even really do anything.” -Janelle Kleftis Welcome back to the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! I'm your host, Kristen Olson, and today we have an inspiring episode lined up for you. Joining us is the incredible Janelle Kleftus, founder of "M…
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237. Year in Review 2024 and Year in Preview 2025
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"Like, things aren't gonna go exactly your way, but you'll still get there." -Ashley Simone Knight Hey folks! Welcome back to the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! I'm your host, Kristen Olson, and today, I'm thrilled to be chatting with the fabulous Ashley Simone Knight. Get ready for our annual Year in Review and Year in Preview show! This is our 6th y…
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237. Year in Review 2024 and Year in Preview 2025
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"Like, things aren't gonna go exactly your way, but you'll still get there." -Ashley Simone Knight Hey folks! Welcome back to the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! I'm your host, Kristen Olson, and today, I'm thrilled to be chatting with the fabulous Ashley Simone Knight. Get ready for our annual Year in Review and Year in Preview show! This is our 6th y…
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"I left my corporate job to dive in with the idea to start rapping and playing violin." -Zac Clejan Welcome to another exciting episode of the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! I'm your host, Kristen Olson, and today, we're thrilled to have Zac Clejan, the incredible "trap violinist," join us. Zac's unique fusion of classical violin and hip-hop is making…
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"I left my corporate job to dive in with the idea to start rapping and playing violin." -Zac Clejan Welcome to another exciting episode of the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! I'm your host, Kristen Olson, and today, we're thrilled to have Zac Clejan, the incredible "trap violinist," join us. Zac's unique fusion of classical violin and hip-hop is making…
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235. Lessons from an Olympian: Sunny Choi on Authenticity (PART 2)
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Welcome back to another compelling episode of the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! I’m your host, Kristen Olson, and today we continue our inspiring conversation with the phenomenal breaker, Sunny Choi. Sunny, an accomplished Olympian with a rich corporate background, joins us to delve deeper into the art of monetizing personal skills and passions—parti…
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235. Lessons from an Olympian: Sunny Choi on Authenticity (PART 2)
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Welcome back to another compelling episode of the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! I’m your host, Kristen Olson, and today we continue our inspiring conversation with the phenomenal breaker, Sunny Choi. Sunny, an accomplished Olympian with a rich corporate background, joins us to delve deeper into the art of monetizing personal skills and passions—parti…
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234. Olympic Breakdancer, Sunny Choi (PART 1)
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“I remember I was sitting in the car one day and I was just like crying my eyes out. And I was like, what is stopping me from doing this?” -Sunny Choi Welcome to "Turmeric & Tequila" with your host, Kristen Olson! In this episode, we dive into an incredible journey with break-dancer Sunny Choi, the first American woman to qualify for the Olympics i…
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234. Olympic Breakdancer, Sunny Choi (PART 1)
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“I remember I was sitting in the car one day and I was just like crying my eyes out. And I was like, what is stopping me from doing this?” -Sunny Choi Welcome to "Turmeric & Tequila" with your host, Kristen Olson! In this episode, we dive into an incredible journey with break-dancer Sunny Choi, the first American woman to qualify for the Olympics i…
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233. Women's Sports, Drinks, Dreams: Building The 99ers Sports Bar
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"We have to stand up for ourselves. We have to advocate for ourselves. We have to be that big voice because nobody else is doing it for us." -Annie Welcome to the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast™ ! I'm your host, Kristen Olson, and today we have an empowering episode live from the 99ers Bar in Denver. Our guests, Annie and Miranda, are not only passiona…
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233. Women's Sports, Drinks, Dreams: Building The 99ers Sports Bar
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"We have to stand up for ourselves. We have to advocate for ourselves. We have to be that big voice because nobody else is doing it for us." -Annie Welcome to the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast™ ! I'm your host, Kristen Olson, and today we have an empowering episode live from the 99ers Bar in Denver. Our guests, Annie and Miranda, are not only passiona…
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“Find you purpose, positively impact your mental health.” -Kristen Olson Welcome back to another impactful episode of Turmeric & Tequila with your host, Kristen Olson. In today's solo episode, Kristen dives into the deeply resonant topic of "Purpose." She reflects on how this theme has surfaced throughout the podcast's 200+ episodes and shares her …
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“Find you purpose, positively impact your mental health.” -Kristen Olson Welcome back to another impactful episode of Turmeric & Tequila with your host, Kristen Olson. In today's solo episode, Kristen dives into the deeply resonant topic of "Purpose." She reflects on how this theme has surfaced throughout the podcast's 200+ episodes and shares her …
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231. Leadership and Advocacy: Jackie Miller’s Parenting and Community Impact
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“What if you let go of all the expectations that you have been told about what things should look like from education or anything, let go- and could support your child with what exactly you thought they needed?” -Jackie Miller Welcome back to Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! Today, host Kristen Olson is joined by her longtime friend, Jackie Miller—a ded…
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231. Leadership and Advocacy: Jackie Miller’s Parenting and Community Impact
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“What if you let go of all the expectations that you have been told about what things should look like from education or anything, let go- and could support your child with what exactly you thought they needed?” -Jackie Miller Welcome back to Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! Today, host Kristen Olson is joined by her longtime friend, Jackie Miller—a ded…
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230. Mastering Public Speaking: Authenticity, Fear, and Effective Communication
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"Every human. No matter who you are, what you've done, where you come from- You have something worthy to share. Every single human." -Chris Peck Welcome to another episode of the "Turmeric & Tequila Podcast," hosted by Kristen Olson! This episode dives deep into the art of public speaking and authentic storytelling with special guest Christopher Pe…
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230. Mastering Public Speaking: Authenticity, Fear, and Effective Communication
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"Every human. No matter who you are, what you've done, where you come from- You have something worthy to share. Every single human." -Chris Peck Welcome to another episode of the "Turmeric & Tequila Podcast," hosted by Kristen Olson! This episode dives deep into the art of public speaking and authentic storytelling with special guest Christopher Pe…
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229. Holistic Health and Gut-Brain Axis with Dr. Christine Bishara
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"Incorporate more vegetables into your diet. It's really that simple." -Dr. Christine Bishara Welcome to another insightful episode of the "Turmeric & Tequila" podcast! I'm your host, Kristen Olson. Today, we're diving deep into the fascinating world of gut health, mental well-being, and holistic wellness with Dr. Christine Bishara, founder of From…
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229. Holistic Health and Gut-Brain Axis with Dr. Christine Bishara
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"Incorporate more vegetables into your diet. It's really that simple." -Dr. Christine Bishara Welcome to another insightful episode of the "Turmeric & Tequila" podcast! I'm your host, Kristen Olson. Today, we're diving deep into the fascinating world of gut health, mental well-being, and holistic wellness with Dr. Christine Bishara, founder of From…
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228. The WNBA Club: Denver "And I think still to this day, sports is the thing that unites me with other people." - Dea Vander-Fertgus Welcome back to the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! In today's episode, host Kristen Olson is joined by Lindsey and Dea Vander-Fertgus from The WNBA Club Denver. We'll explore their inspiring journey in advocating for w…
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228. The WNBA Club: Denver "And I think still to this day, sports is the thing that unites me with other people." - Dea Vander-Fertgus Welcome back to the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! In today's episode, host Kristen Olson is joined by Lindsey and Dea Vander-Fertgus from The WNBA Club Denver. We'll explore their inspiring journey in advocating for w…
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228. Healthy Weight Loss With Ellie Morris
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"Being able to tune in and notice, and ask, am I really hungry or what am I hungry for right now? Is it something emotional related? Is it human connection? Or do I actually need something to fuel me right now?" -Ellie Morris Welcome to another episode of the Turmeric & Tequila™ Podcast! I'm your host, Kristen Olson, and today we’re joined by Ellie…
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228. Healthy Weight Loss With Ellie Morris
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"Being able to tune in and notice, and ask, am I really hungry or what am I hungry for right now? Is it something emotional related? Is it human connection? Or do I actually need something to fuel me right now?" -Ellie Morris Welcome to another episode of the Turmeric & Tequila™ Podcast! I'm your host, Kristen Olson, and today we’re joined by Ellie…
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227. Fashion + Purpose: Michael Sullivan, HAUS Clothing
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"Beyond talent lie all the usual words, discipline, love, luck, but most of all, endurance." -Michael Sullivan Welcome to the latest episode of the Turmeric & Tequila™ Podcast, where host Kristen Olson sits down with Michael Sullivan, a visionary fashion designer and eco-conscious entrepreneur. In a candid conversation, they explore the power of sm…
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227. Fashion + Purpose: Michael Sullivan, HAUS Clothing
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“Turmeric & Tequila isn’t just a podcast—it's a movement. I'm answering the call to build a choir that brings people together sparking tangible positive energy.” -Kristen Olson Welcome to Turmeric & Tequila with your host, Kristen Olson. In this impromptu episode, I dive into a creative calling that’s been tugging at my heart: building a choir. Joi…
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“Turmeric & Tequila isn’t just a podcast—it's a movement. I'm answering the call to build a choir that brings people together sparking tangible positive energy.” -Kristen Olson Welcome to Turmeric & Tequila with your host, Kristen Olson. In this impromptu episode, I dive into a creative calling that’s been tugging at my heart: building a choir. Joi…
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225. LGBTQIA Empowerment: Nizhoni Smocks on Youth Seen
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"I love to make money, of course, but if it doesn't feed my spirit, it doesn't make sense." -Nizhoni Smocks Welcome back to the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! I'm your host, Kristen Olson, and today we continue our discussion with Nizhoni Smocks, Finance Director of Youth Seen. We'll explore the incredible work being done to support the social and emo…
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225. LGBTQIA Empowerment: Nizhoni Smocks on Youth Seen
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"I love to make money, of course, but if it doesn't feed my spirit, it doesn't make sense." -Nizhoni Smocks Welcome back to the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! I'm your host, Kristen Olson, and today we continue our discussion with Nizhoni Smocks, Finance Director of Youth Seen. We'll explore the incredible work being done to support the social and emo…
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224. Fitness and Philanthropy: The Do More Charity Challenge 2024
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224. Fitness and Philanthropy: The Do More Charity Challenge 2024
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223. From Perfection to Peace: Nizhoni Smocks' Journey
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“You must go beyond being an ally- to accomplice, even though you're not a true stakeholder. Their challenges are your challenges." - Nizhoni Smocks Welcome back to the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! In today’s enlightening episode, your host Kristen Olson sits down with the inspiring Nizhoni Smocks to explore the journey from perfectionism to embraci…
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223. From Perfection to Peace: Nizhoni Smocks' Journey
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222. Airbnb Investing: A Path to Financial Freedom?
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“Let's give it a shot. Like, let's try.'" — Stacy Claycomb Stiell Welcome back to the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! In today's episode, we sit down with Stacy Claycomb Stiell, a pediatric audiologist and real estate investor with a passion for creating unique Airbnb experiences. Stacy shares her and her husband, DJ, journey into property management, …
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222. Airbnb Investing: A Path to Financial Freedom?
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221. Turmeric & Tequila: Past, Present, Future
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“And the truth is, I have no idea what's next. My intentionality at this point is to grow this podcast, and quite simply bring together good people doing good things." — Kristen Olson Welcome back to the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! I'm your host, Kristen Olson, and today we're celebrating a major milestone: 200+ episodes! Join me as I RE-introduce …
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221. Turmeric & Tequila: Past, Present, Future
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“And the truth is, I have no idea what's next. My intentionality at this point is to grow this podcast, and quite simply bring together good people doing good things." — Kristen Olson Welcome back to the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! I'm your host, Kristen Olson, and today we're celebrating a major milestone: 200+ episodes! Join me as I RE-introduce …
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220. Overcoming Adversity through Mindset, Belief, and Words
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"Inner Guidance: The answers are usually within you." — Nicole Kernohan Welcome to the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! Today, we're joined by the inspiring Nicole Kernohan, a high-performance coach and COO of Elevated Worldwide. In this episode, Nicole and I explore the transformative power of language, mindset, and belief in overcoming life's challeng…
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