Brave UX with Brendan Jarvis ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

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  • Brendan Jarvis - Saying Goodbye to Brave UX

    After 5 years and 171 episodes, Brave UX is coming to a close.

    In this final monologue, Brendan Jarvis reflects on how the podcast began, what it became, and what he learned along the way. From uncertain beginnings during a global pandemic to becoming a globally recognised platform for thoughtful, human-centred conversationsโ€”this is a farewell, but not a goodbye.

    โœ… Why Brave UX began ย 

    โœ… What it became ย 
    โœ… How it helped Brendan grow ย 
    โœ… Whatโ€™s next

    โฑ๏ธ Episode Chapters:

    00:12 โ€“ Brave UX Ends

    00:19 โ€“ Pandemic Start
    01:04 โ€“ Growth & Friendships
    01:15 โ€“ Talks & Recognition
    01:45 โ€“ Memorable Moments
    01:59 โ€“ Thanks to Editors
    02:12 โ€“ Closing Chapter
    02:44 โ€“ Whatโ€™s Next

    ๐ŸŽง Explore the full archive: https://thespaceinbetween.co.nz/brave-ux-podcast

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Connect with Brendan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendandjarvis/

    4 min
  • Wolfgang Bremer - Trust, Teams, and Tangible Impact

    Wolfgang Bremer shares a candid look at design leadership, the weight of trust, and why real impact goes far beyond pixels ๐Ÿš€ โ€” revealing how humility and humanity shape design at scale ๐ŸŒ.

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    Episode Chapters:

    00:00 โ€“ Learning Patience Through Fatherhood

    00:30 โ€“ Welcome and Introduction
    02:10 โ€“ Early Design Projects and Bootleg CD Covers
    05:30 โ€“ How Parenthood Changed His Communication and Leadership
    10:00 โ€“ The Importance of Explaining โ€œWhyโ€ at Home and Work
    13:44 โ€“ Families, Work, and Where We Spend Our Energy
    19:00 โ€“ Why Trust Should Be the Default in Teams
    22:30 โ€“ Building Connection and Trust Through One-on-Ones
    28:30 โ€“ Structured vs. Unstructured Approaches to One-on-Ones
    36:00 โ€“ Knowing When to Lean In and When to Step Back
    43:00 โ€“ Leadership as Asking Better Questions
    46:20 โ€“ Leadership Compared to Doing the Dishes
    53:00 โ€“ Designing the Environment for Teams to Thrive
    58:00 โ€“ Overcoming Misconceptions About Designโ€™s Role
    1:01:22 โ€“ Lessons From a Career in Global Design Leadership
    1:06:21 โ€“ Closing Reflections and Where to Find Wolfgang

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    Who is Wolfgang Bremer?

    Wolfgang Bremer is a seasoned design leader whose career spans mobile, enterprise, and automotive design ๐Ÿš—. He was recently the Vice President of Design at Elli, a Volkswagen Group brand focused on electric mobility, where he grew a cross-functional team and embedded design into business strategy.

    He has: ย 

    โœ… Led global design teams at Volkswagen, SAP, and HERE Technologies ย 
    โœ… Designed early mobile experiences at Nokia ย 
    โœ… Spoken at conferences across Europe, North America, and Asia ย 
    โœ… Advocated for people-first design and building trust at scale ย 
    โœ… Believes leadership is sometimesโ€ฆ like doing the dishes

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    Find Wolfgang Bremer here:

    LinkedIn โ†’ https://www.linkedin.com/in/wolfgangbremer/ย 

    Website โ†’ https://bremer.co/ย 

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    Brendan Jarvis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanjarvis/ ย 

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    1 hr 9 min
  • Aryn Korpalski - Keeping Research Human

    Aryn Korpalski reminds us that research is as much about human connection ๐Ÿค as it is about dataโ€”and why hospitality, curiosity, and thoughtful service are the real secrets to impactful insights ๐ŸŽฏ.

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    Episode Chapters:

    00:00 โ€“ Why In-Person Magic Canโ€™t Be Replicated Virtually

    00:30 โ€“ Welcome and Introduction
    02:00 โ€“ Meet Aryn Korpalski
    03:06 โ€“ Musical Theatre, Sports, and Finding Confidence in Rugby
    10:00 โ€“ Growing Up in Denver and Becoming a Chicagoan
    14:42 โ€“ Curiosity, Hospitality, and the Work of Fieldwork
    18:20 โ€“ Complex Briefs and Protecting Participant Trust
    22:55 โ€“ Global Research and Partnering with Competitors
    27:30 โ€“ Preparing for the Next Thing: AI and Data Quality
    35:11 โ€“ Baking Accessibility Into Every Project
    40:30 โ€“ Making Research Emotionally Accessible
    44:01 โ€“ Beyond Insights: Community and Connection
    47:23 โ€“ The Power of Observation Rooms
    51:30 โ€“ Gathering Intentionally and Leadership Energy
    56:00 โ€“ Why Making โ€œYesโ€ Matter Builds Trust
    1:09:05 โ€“ Closing Reflections and Where to Find Aryn

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    Who is Aryn Korpalski?

    Aryn is the Senior Vice President of Corporate Services at Fieldwork, a company trusted worldwide for in-person research facilities, digital capabilities, and global recruitment services.

    She has:ย 

    โœ… Led Fieldworkโ€™s corporate operations and strategic client partnershipsย 
    โœ… Managed research projects across diverse industries and culturesย 
    โœ… Advocated for participant-first experiences and inclusive research practicesย 
    โœ… Embraced hospitality as a guiding principle in research operations

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    Find Aryn Korpalski here:

    LinkedIn โ†’ https://www.linkedin.com/in/arynkorpalski/

    Fieldwork โ†’ https://www.fieldwork.com/

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    1 hr 14 min
  • Changying (Z) Zheng - Connecting Teams Through Ops
    Changying (Z) Zheng brings calm thinking to DesignOps โ€” showing how clarity, storytelling, and ruthless prioritisation help design teams thrive .
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    Episode Chapters:
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    00:00 โ€“ Why Design Needs to Prove Its Value
    00:30 โ€“ Welcome and Introduction
    02:30 โ€“ From Graphic Design to Design Ops Leadership
    05:40 โ€“ Running a Dairy-Free Dessert Business and Learning Calm Leadership
    10:00 โ€“ Leading Without Drama and Seeing Multiple Perspectives
    13:00 โ€“ Design Ops as Service Design for Design Teams
    16:00 โ€“ Storytelling, Outcomes, and Speaking the Language of Business
    18:45 โ€“ Earning and Keeping a Seat at the Table
    21:00 โ€“ Moving from Ticket Taking to Strategic Design Work
    26:00 โ€“ Saying No Kindly and Introducing Office Hours
    32:00 โ€“ People, Process, and Platform as Core Pillars
    36:00 โ€“ Becoming the Connective Tissue Across Orgs
    42:00 โ€“ Growing Into Product Ops at Cloudflare
    55:00 โ€“ Communication as the Connective Tissue of Ops
    1:10:00 โ€“ A Two-by-Two Framework for Career Development ย 
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    Who is Changying (Z) Zheng?
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    Changying (Z) Zheng is a Director of Product Operations at Cloudflare, where sheโ€™s scaled the operational backbone of one of the internetโ€™s most recognisable infrastructure companies .
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    She has: ย 
    Started as a team of one and built thriving design and research operations ย 
    Worked in agencies, higher education, and at companies like Akamai, VMware, and Nasdaq ย 
    Founded and ran her own retail business ย 
    Delivered talks at The DevOps Conference and DesignOps Summit, shaping how people understand DesignOps in technical environments
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    Find Changying (Z) Zheng here:
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    LinkedIn โ†’ https://www.linkedin.com/in/changyingz/
    Website โ†’ https://www.changyingart.com/
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    1 hr 15 min
  • Jake Burghardt - Stop Wasting Research
    Jake Burghardt explores why so much research goes unused , why timing matters more than tools , and how to transform insights into real impact for teams and strategy .
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    Episode Chapters:
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    00:00 โ€“ Why Careers Shouldnโ€™t Hinge on One Team
    00:30 โ€“ Welcome and Introduction
    01:27 โ€“ Jakeโ€™s Work at Amazon and the Intersection of Ops
    03:00 โ€“ Early Days: Patents, Psychology, and Consulting Work
    05:46 โ€“ Becoming a Generalist Across Disciplines
    08:05 โ€“ The Rise of Research, Design, and Product Ops
    10:12 โ€“ Writing Stop Wasting Research and the Story Behind the Title
    13:45 โ€“ Timing Research to Influence Planning Cycles
    16:52 โ€“ Who Can Reduce Research Waste in Large Orgs?
    21:14 โ€“ Root Causes of Research Waste: Preparation, Motivation, Integration
    27:09 โ€“ The Challenge of Prioritising Insights
    31:30 โ€“ What Competitors Would Pay to Know You Forgot
    36:32 โ€“ Tools, Repositories, and Making Insights Stick
    42:00 โ€“ Practical Ways to Promote Overlooked Insights
    1:03:00 โ€“ Closing Reflections and Where to Find Jake
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    Who is Jake Burghardt?
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    Jake Burghardt is a veteran of the research, product, and design worlds, helping organisations close the gap between what they know and what they act on. His upcoming book, *Stop Wasting Research*, offers a new framework for turning insights into action.
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    Find Jake Burghardt here:
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    LinkedIn โ†’ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeburghardt/
    Blog โ†’ https://medium.com/integrating-researchย 
    Newsletter โ†’ https://www.integratingresearch.com/newsletter
    Book: Stop Wasting Research โ†’ https://www.integratingresearch.com/#book
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    1 hr 6 min
  • Ehab Bandar - Designing a Life of Creative Freedom
    Ehab Bandar shares why creative freedom, curiosity, and human connection matter more than ever in design โ€” exploring how resilience, adaptability, and gratitude shape a lasting career in UX .
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    Episode Chapters:
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    00:00 โ€“ Designing with First Principles in Mind
    00:45 โ€“ Welcome and Introduction
    02:10 โ€“ Meet Ehab Bandar
    04:20 โ€“ From Architecture to Design Strategy
    07:05 โ€“ Founding Big Tomorrow and Its Mission
    10:40 โ€“ Learning from Corporate Clients and Early Struggles
    14:00 โ€“ Why Culture Shapes Every Design Decision
    17:45 โ€“ Balancing Human Needs and Business Demands
    22:18 โ€“ The Role of Design in Tackling Climate Change
    27:00 โ€“ Shifting From Growth at All Costs to Responsible Growth
    31:42 โ€“ Why Designers Must Think Like Futurists
    36:15 โ€“ Systemic Design and the Power of Long-Term Thinking
    41:00 โ€“ Teaching Organizations to See the Bigger Picture
    46:20 โ€“ Why Leadership Needs a Broader Design Lens
    52:05 โ€“ Building Resilience in Times of Uncertainty
    57:30 โ€“ Closing Reflections and Where to Find Ehab
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    Who is Ehab Bandar?
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    Ehab Bandar is a seasoned UX design leader and independent consultant whose career spans fintech, real estate, hospitality, and beyond .
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    He has:
    Led design teams for clients like Airbnb and Charles Schwab ย 
    Founded Bigtable, a design and innovation consulting firm ย 
    Shared insights through *The Experience Architect* newsletter ย 
    Taught graduate design courses at the Academy of Art University
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    Find Ehab Bandar here:
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    LinkedIn โ†’ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ehabbandar/
    Bigtable โ†’ https://bigtable.co/
    Website โ†’ https://www.ehabbandar.com/
    Substack โ†’ https://ehabbandar.substack.com/
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    1 hr 9 min
  • Chetana Deorah - From Silicon Valley to Soulful Design
    Chetana Deorah explores what it means to step off the career treadmill , rediscover creativity beyond metrics , and build a life rooted in connection, community, and courage โ€”sharing why the most meaningful design often begins within .
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    Episode Chapters:
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    00:00 โ€“ Growing Up in a Sheltered Business Family
    00:30 โ€“ Welcome and Introduction
    02:11 โ€“ Meet Chetana Deorah
    03:24 โ€“ Opening with a Poem by Sri Aurobindo
    04:30 โ€“ Leaving Silicon Valley and Returning to India
    07:30 โ€“ Life and Purpose in Auroville
    12:00 โ€“ Yoga as Union, Not Just Asana
    13:34 โ€“ Leaving India to Resist Cultural Norms
    17:38 โ€“ The Marriage Path She Refused
    20:16 โ€“ Her Fatherโ€™s Rebellious Influence and Strength
    25:00 โ€“ Seeing India Change While Living Abroad
    29:00 โ€“ Asking: โ€œIs There Another Ladder to Climb?โ€
    33:01 โ€“ From Busyness to Learning How to Do Nothing
    42:54 โ€“ Creativity and Community Projects in Auroville
    50:00 โ€“ Rethinking Money, Growth, and Human Unity
    57:30 โ€“ Lessons From Silicon Valley on Bravery and Growth
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    Who is Chetana Deorah?
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    Chetana Deorah is a seasoned design leader, educator, and community builder whose career bridges tech, creativity, and social impact .
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    She has:
    Led product design at Netflix, Scribd, Yahoo, Pivotal Labs, and Pentagram ย 
    Shaped global digital experiences for hundreds of millions of users ย 
    Founded community projects in India focused on art, sustainability, and human connection ย 
    Chosen a new path outside Silicon Valley to explore soulful, human-centered design
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    Find Chetana Deorah here:
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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chetanadeorah/
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    1 hr 13 min
  • Thomas Girard โ€“ Finding Creativity in Unexpected Places

    Thomas Girard brings a thoughtful lens to design, creativity, and resilience ๐ŸŒ โ€” sharing why processes matter ๐Ÿง , and how the quiet work of reflection can shape the future of design ๐Ÿš€.

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    Episode Chapters:

    00:00 โ€“ Why Designโ€™s Processes Still Matter

    00:30 โ€“ Welcome and Introduction
    02:09 โ€“ Meet Thomas Girard
    04:19 โ€“ Family Legacy, Photography, and Airports as โ€œNon-Placesโ€
    07:33 โ€“ Cultural Similarities and Craving the Familiar
    11:38 โ€“ Cities That Shaped Thomasโ€™s Design Perspective
    12:24 โ€“ Preparing for and Delivering a Two-Minute TED Talk
    17:04 โ€“ Listening to Yourself While Public Speaking
    19:00 โ€“ Overcoming Stage Fright and Speaking as an Introvert
    21:30 โ€“ Breaking Out of the Design Echo Chamber
    23:03 โ€“ The Strengths and Future of Design Education
    27:00 โ€“ Pairing Design and AI Without Losing the Human Lens
    33:07 โ€“ Low-Fidelity Prototyping Through Conversation
    35:00 โ€“ Launching and Growing the Unique Ways Podcast
    50:24 โ€“ Life or Death Typography and Teaching Students to See Type
    57:30 โ€“ What Designers Must Not Lose as the Field Evolves

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    Who is Thomas Girard?

    Thomas Girard is a design educator, writer, and speaker whose work bridges creativity, innovation, and resilience ๐ŸŒ.

    He has:

    โœ… Delivered keynotes at UXIndia and Sorbonne University ย 
    โœ… Earned multiple Emerging Scholar awards for his contributions to design ย 
    โœ… Authored the memoir Son of Greg Girard
    โœ… Built UNIQUEWAYS, a podcast uncovering different perspectives on success and creativity

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    Find Thomas Girard here:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/onthomas/

    Podcast: https://uniqueways.ca

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    1 hr 2 min
  • Theresa Neil โ€“ Designing Healthcare That Actually Cares

    Theresa Neil is reshaping the future of healthcare ๐Ÿš€, challenging outdated systems ๐Ÿง , and championing womenโ€™s health innovation when itโ€™s needed most ๐ŸŒ โ€” reminding us that the stakes in design have never been higher โค๏ธ.

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    Episode Chapters:

    00:00 โ€“ Why โ€œMove Fast and Break Thingsโ€ Doesnโ€™t Work in Healthcare

    01:00 โ€“ Welcome and Introduction
    02:11 โ€“ Meet Theresa Neil
    03:03 โ€“ From Chef to UX Designer
    05:22 โ€“ Early UX Work at Sabre and Founding Guidea
    14:09 โ€“ Building a Woman-Led Company
    15:43 โ€“ Becoming a Feminist Through Womenโ€™s Health Work
    22:30 โ€“ Cultural Discomfort Around Menopause and Womenโ€™s Health
    28:47 โ€“ Postpartum Innovation and Investor Blindness
    33:00 โ€“ Research Gaps in Womenโ€™s Health Trials
    37:51 โ€“ Why Female Health Remains Taboo
    40:08 โ€“ Political Forces and Womenโ€™s Healthcare Access
    43:18 โ€“ Spite Tracking and Patient Advocacy
    50:15 โ€“ When Clients Donโ€™t Want to Hear UX Research
    58:00 โ€“ Why Healthcare Still Isnโ€™t Patient-Centric

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    Who is Theresa Neil?

    Theresa Neil is the Founder of Guidea, an award-winning, women-owned and led product design firm specialising in medtech and digital health innovation ๐Ÿš€.

    She has:

    • Led UX for companies like Roche, Johnson & Johnson, and Cigna ย 
    • Designed digital health solutions impacting over a billion users worldwide ย 
    • Launched Femovate, a femtech incubator supporting 28 product launches and 14 clinical trials ย 
    • Helped startups secure over $100 million in funding ย 
    • Advocated globally for inclusive design and women's health innovation
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      Find Theresa Neil here:

      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresaneil/

      Website: https://www.guidea.co/ ย 
      Femovate: https://www.femovate.com/

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      1 hr 10 min
    • Jennifer Speciale โ€“ Designing the Career You Actually Want

      Jennifer Speciale helps leaders rewrite the rules of career growth ๐Ÿš€, redefine executive presence ๐Ÿง , and build unapologetic clarity in an uncertain market ๐ŸŒโ€”sharing why designing your career is the ultimate act of leadership ๐ŸŽฏ.

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      Episode Chapters:

      00:00 โ€“ Why Candidates Should See Themselves as the Prize

      00:43 โ€“ Welcome and Introduction
      01:15 โ€“ Meet Jennifer Speciale
      03:15 โ€“ Life in Florence and Sicilian Roots
      10:30 โ€“ Myth, Beauty, and Strong Women in History
      16:05 โ€“ From Corporate Leadership to Coaching Executives
      19:23 โ€“ Helping Design Leaders Define Success
      25:18 โ€“ Finding Options After Layoffs
      29:00 โ€“ Reframing LinkedIn as a Marketing Tool
      32:05 โ€“ What Recruiters Really Look for on LinkedIn
      36:05 โ€“ Why Job Descriptions Are Intentionally Vague
      42:32 โ€“ The Danger of a Bad Interview on Your Record
      45:39 โ€“ Building Relationships Through Outreach
      50:05 โ€“ Turning Interviews into Conversations
      56:47 โ€“ Believing You Are the Prize

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      Who is Jennifer Speciale?

      Jennifer Speciale is the Founder and Executive Leadership Coach at Speciale Executive Leadership, helping ambitious leaders transition into executive roles and unlock new opportunities ๐Ÿš€.

      She has:

      • Led executive recruiting for design at Amazon ย 
      • Built a global Experience Design team at McKinsey ย 
      • Helped leaders at Google, Amazon, and McKinsey land executive roles ย 
      • Coached over 100 leaders into executive positions, delivering over half a million dollars in salary growth in 2024 โœจ
      • Through her proven frameworks, sheโ€™s changing the way leaders navigate executive transitions.

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        Find Jennifer Speciale here:


        LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferspeciale/ ย 
        Website: https://www.jenniferspeciale.com

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            • 1 hr 5 min

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