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We asked you, our beloved audience, for questions a few days ago thinking that *maybe* we’d get enough to cobble together one podcast episode. But, as always, our community went above and beyond.

We got so many thoughtful, interesting, probing questions that we decided to break this Q&A into two episodes: One public episode (this one!!) released today, on work and career, podcasting, our favorite books, The Bachelor and other culture. The second part will go out on Monday for paying subscribers only, and will get a bit more personal, as we dig into questions about love and marriage, parenting, 30-something style, and friendship.

Thank you for your questions, and we hope you enjoy!

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