Return

By Caitlan Siegenthaler

You’re not broken. You’re just burnt out on trying to be someone you’re not.

Return is the podcast for conscious entrepreneurs, sensitive visionaries, and healers who’ve

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August 27, 2025What Has to Go? Discernment: A Virgo Season Virtue We All Need Right Now
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Episode 89: " Discernment is the missing link between overconsumption and authentic creation."
Virgo season always calls us back to the basics, and this week Caitlan is talking about one of the most underrated skills we can practice: discernment. In this episode of Return, Caitlan shares why learning to tell the difference between what’s truly for you and what’s just noise is everything.
Caitlan opens up about her own struggles with overconsumption (like binge-listening to too many podcasts for “inspiration” and ending up more confused than clear) and the endless scroll that can leave us feeling like everyone else has the answers. She also shares how she’s started asking one simple question before saying yes to anything: “Will this give me energy, or drain it?” That question alone has shifted how she works, how she commits, and even how she spends her mornings.
You’ll also hear about a few tools and resources that can help you practice discernment in your own life, including one of Caitlan’s favorite books, Essentialism. This conversation is for you if you’ve been feeling stretched too thin, overwhelmed by decisions, or like you’ve lost your ability to hear your own wisdom.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
Why Virgo season is the perfect time to practice discernment
How to catch yourself in overconsumption before it leads to burnout
A simple way to tell if a decision is a true yes or a protective no
Personal examples of where Caitlan has had to refine her choices to protect her energy
Practical tools, including the book Essentialism, that will help you create more clarity and ease
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction and Episode Overview
01:21 – Why Discernment Matters
03:52 – Caitlan’s Struggles With Overconsumption
09:24 – How to Apply Discernment in Real Life
20:55 – Tools and Recommendations to Try
26:55 – Final Thoughts and Closing
Links & Resources:
Essentialism by Greg McKeown
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August 21, 2025Is Where You Are, Who You Are? And A Business Study Guide to Using Human Design Environments
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Episode 88: Your Human Design Environment , It will Refresh You
What if your business isn’t stalling because of your strategy but because you’re trying to plug into the wrong outlet? Your Human Design environment is your charging dock. When it fits, your energy replenishes and your business flows. When it doesn’t, you’re basically running on 1% battery and praying for a miracle.
In this episode, Caitlan Siegenthaler (therapist turned biz strategist, 4/6 Splenic Projector, and professional caller-out of burnout) digs into how your Human Design environment shapes your energy, your offers, and your results. From caves to kitchens to mountains and beyond, each environment comes with its own way to recharge and thrive.
Caitlan shares her own stories (why she craved sunshine in Ohio, how Switzerland snuck her into isolation, and what Virginia Beach reawakened) plus a client case study where aligning with the right environment doubled conversions in three months. Consider this your permission slip to stop building your business in places that drain you and start plugging in where your energy actually thrives.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
Why your environment is your charging dock, not just your backdrop
The six Human Design environments and what fuels each one
A real client story of doubled conversions after shifting into the right setup
Why forcing yourself into content calendars or constant hustle might actually be misalignment
Quick, environment-specific tweaks you can use this week to recharge your biz.
Chapters:
(00:00) Welcome and why place is never casual
(01:26) Francis Mayes quote and the craving for place
(03:11) Caitlan’s stories from Ohio, Switzerland, and Virginia Beach
(04:34) Client breakthrough: environment as the missing 20%
(06:23) Deep dive into Mountains
(07:48) Quick tour of Markets, Shores, Valleys, Kitchens, Caves
(11:42) Reflection: when do you feel most charged
(14:05) Client transformation: caves and doubled conversions
(16:08) Adding environment-aligned energy zones to your week
(17:37) Invitation to The Place to Be workshop
Links & Resources:
Register for The Place to Be workshop (August 27, 2025 at 12 pm EST): Sign Up Here
Add a discounted 60-minute one-on-one environment session at checkout
The Return Episode that breaks down Environments
Work with Caitlan: Mentorship + Strategy
If this episode charged you up, share it with a friend or snag your spot in The Place to Be. Both help keep the podcast alive and flowing. And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review so you never miss the next recharge.
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August 13, 2025How Our Relationship Has Changed in 11 Years (and What It’s Really Like Being Married to a Projector)
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Episode 87: How Our Relationship Has Changed in 11 Years (and What It’s Really Like Being Married to a Projector)
Back by popular demand—my favorite Manifestor, love of my life, and father to our toddler tornado, Remo Siegenthaler ,returns for his third appearance on Return. Our past episodes together are some of the most downloaded, so clearly you like hearing from him… or maybe you just enjoy hearing us roast each other with love.
In this episode, we get real about how our relationship has changed over the last 11 years, what it’s like being married to a Projector (spoiler: “exhausting” made the list), and how Human Design has shaped our understanding of each other. We talk communication, commitment, parenting a Generator as two non-sacrals, and why marriage didn’t mean much to him until it did.
You’ll also hear his evolving take on Human Design, his advice for Manifestors who feel misunderstood, and the listener questions that had us both laughing.
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What You'll Learn in This Episode:
How long-term relationships evolve (and why communication is still a work in progress)
The pros and cons of being married to a Projector and a therapist
How Human Design shows up in our marriage and parenting
Why Remo shifted from “marriage doesn’t matter” to proposing
Parenting dynamics when your child has more energy than both parents combined
Advice for Manifestors on finding the right audience for their truth

Chapters:
0:00 – Welcome back, Remo (+ a Taelor sponsorship shout-out)
2:20 – How our relationship has evolved over 11 years
6:40 – How we’ve each changed individually
12:10 – Human Design in our marriage
17:45 – The highs and lows of being married to a Projector
20:00 – The reality of being married to a therapist
21:50 – Advice for Manifestors feeling misunderstood
23:10 – Parenting a Generator as two non-sacrals
25:20 – Commitment, marriage, and what changed his mind
31:30 – Matching “mountains” environments in Human Design
33:50 – Listener questions: Vegas videos, favorite things about each other
40:50 – What we appreciate most about our partnership
42:50 – Closing thoughts & The Dip free session offer
Links & Resources:
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Episode with Anya Cheng, Taylor’s CEO – Listen here
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Follow me on Instagram: @caitlansieg
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August 07, 2025From Cirque du Soleil to Somatic Depth Work: Ambition, Identity Deaths & the Courage to Surrender with Antonia Dolhaine
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“Life is a dinner party—and healing is a descent.” – Antonia Dolhaine
Episode 86: The Parts That Drive Us, the Pain That Transforms Us & the Courage to Go Deeper with Antonia

In this episode of Return, Caitlan sits down with Antonia, a somatic depth coach and former Cirque du Soleil performer who now works with what she calls “uncommonly creative, ambitious, and committed humans.” Together, they explore the parts of us that chase excellence, the pain that often fuels our ambition, and the deep initiatory process of healing through Internal Family Systems (IFS) and somatic work.
Antonia shares how her creative and driven parts helped her survive a traumatic childhood, and how her pursuit of success on the world stage ultimately led her to a healing collapse, what she now calls her “cosmic chiropractic adjustment.” This episode is a raw and potent look at what happens when our bodies say no, how we surrender identities that no longer serve, and why slowing down might just be the bravest thing we ever do.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
Why the pursuit of success often stems from deeper parts needing love, safety, or validation
How Antonia moved from performing on arena stages to becoming a grounded somatic depth coach
The difference between achievement-driven ambition vs. self-led purpose
What surrender really looks like during deep initiatory cycles (including breaking up with the love of her life and leaving the circus world)
How Antonia blends somatic work, IFS, dreamwork, and active imagination to meet her clients at the roots
Why supervision, community, and personal integrity are non-negotiables in depth work
Chapters:
01:30 – Antonia’s creative and ambitious parts as survival strategy
03:00 – The drive to perform: Antonia’s early years in circus arts
05:00 – When performance isn’t enough: the reckoning on stage
08:00 – Listening to the body when it says “no more”
10:00 – Healing isn’t linear: spiral paths and subtle shifts
14:00 – What we’re really seeking in achievement
19:00 – The surrender process: identity deaths & deep initiation
26:00 – Why supervision, integrity, and reciprocity matter
34:00 – Breaking up with the love of your life as a sacred act
38:00 – Somatic work, dreamscapes & psychedelic parts work
44:00 – Therapist parts doing parts work: when your own parts try too hard
48:00 – The joy of witnessing & the honor of holding
50:00 – Dinner party parts, cosmic invoices & finding belonging
55:00 – Kurt Vonnegut, dark humor & absurd wisdom
Links & Resources:
Antonia’s Website
Antonia on Substack – check out her $8 workshops
Apply to work with Antonia one-on-one here
Connect with Antonia on Instagram
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July 30, 2025What’s Inspiring Me This Season: Nature Signs, Shamanic Whispers & Everyday Wonder [Summer Shorts Series]
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“Maybe nature is always communicating with us and we’re just starting to listen.”
—Caitlan Siegenthaler
Episode 85: Nature Messages, Shamanic Curiosity & Other Wild Summer Musings [Summer Shorts Series]

Welcome to the fourth and final episode in the Summer Shorts series—your bite-sized, soul-nourishing treats that clock in at 20 minutes or less. In this episode, Caitlan gets cozy and candid in what she calls her “wild child grab bag,” sharing everything from turtle eggs in her front yard to her long-time dream of writing a children’s book.
You’ll hear her book and podcast recs, a peek into her spiritual curiosities (shamanic journeying, anyone?), plus surprising signs from nature—including an assertive black beetle and some very magical dolphins. This episode is about finding meaning in the ordinary, reconnecting with the natural world, and letting your inspiration lead you.
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What You'll Learn in This Episode:
Caitlan’s top book and podcast recs for summer expansion
Why a turtle laying eggs in her front yard felt like a spiritual message
What a wild dolphin encounter taught her about presence and wonder
The mysterious return of the beetle (yep, twice) and its deeper symbolism
Why she’s drawn to shamanic journeying and animal medicine
A peek into her long-term dreams and projects—from Scotland to Hogwarts to home renovations
How connecting with nature might be the invitation you didn’t know you needed
Key Takeaways:
Nature might be trying to get your attention—pay close attention to the patterns.
Books, podcasts, and animals can all be portals back to yourself.
Slowing down and observing the world around you can reignite your creativity.
Your to-do list can include things like “visit a shaman” or “write a children’s book.”
You don’t have to be finished with something to be inspired by it.
Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome to the Final Summer Shorts
01:00 – Caitlan’s Favorite Summer Reads
03:30 – Podcast Recs for Curious Humans
05:50 – Shamanic Curiosity & Supervision Wisdom
08:00 – Turtle Eggs & Trusting the Universe
09:45 – Snorkeling with Dolphins & Deep Presence
12:30 – The Beetle Message (Twice!)
15:15 – Long-Term Dream List: From Scotland to Living Room Makeovers
17:45 – How You Can Support the Show
Links & Resources:
Website: www.caitlansiegenthaler.com
Instagram: @caitlansiegenthaler
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July 23, 2025The Money System That Saved My Nervous System [Summer Shorts Series]
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Episode 84: The Money System That Saved My Nervous System [Summer Shorts Series]

“You are not one of many. You are one of very, very few—and money is energy, and energy is my specialty.” —Caitlan Siegenthaler

Business finances don’t have to feel like a dumpster fire or a total mystery. In this episode of Return, energetic business strategist and former therapist Caitlan Siegenthaler shares the monthly money system that’s helped her stay grounded, well-resourced, and energetically in integrity while running a soul-led business.
Inspired by the Profit First method by Mike Michalowicz, this isn’t a lecture in spreadsheets it’s a clear, practical walkthrough of how to pay yourself, set aside for taxes, and invest in your business without feeling like you’re guessing or overgiving. If you’re ready for financial clarity without burnout? This one’s for you.
This episode is part of the Summer Shorts series—quick, potent solo episodes to help you return to yourself and build a business that actually feels like you.
✨ Missed the earlier episodes?
👉 Episode 1 in the Series— Meet Your High Achieving Parts (IFS)
👉 Episode 2 in the Series— Your Life Purpose & the Incarnation Cross in Human Design
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
A breakdown of the Profit First system—and how Caitlan simplifies it
The 4 essential financial “buckets” every soulpreneur should use
How to organize your accounts and monthly workflow with ease
What it actually means to pay yourself first (and why it matters)
Tips to keep you out of tax-time panic or overspending spirals
Key Takeaways:
Structure is a gift to your nervous system—not a punishment.
Profit isn’t the leftovers. It’s the plan.
Financial organization gives you freedom to invest, rest, and lead.
Paying yourself is a non-negotiable. Not an optional “one day.”
Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome back + Summer Shorts vibes
01:45 – Why no one teaches us about money (and how that’s a problem)
03:00 – The buckets: profit, owner pay, taxes, ops
06:30 – Sally’s Services: A business example you’ll remember
08:00 – Monthly breakdown with $1,000 revenue
10:30 – How Caitlan sets up her accounts + automates flow
13:15 – Making room for investments without sabotaging pay
15:30 – Your financial structure = your energetic capacity
18:45 – Next steps + business mentorship waitlist
Links & Resources:
Profit First by Mike Michalowicz → mikemichalowicz.com/profit-first
Book a 90 Minute Deep Dive for more clarity → www.caitlansiegenthaler.com/deep-dive
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July 16, 2025Your Incarnation Cross is Your Purpose- So Why Isn't The Internet Talking About It? [Summer Shorts Series]
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Episode 83: Your Incarnation Cross is Your Purpose- So Why Isn't The Internet Talking About It? [Summer Shorts Series]

What if your purpose wasn’t something you had to figure out—but something that’s been encoded in your energy all along? In this episode of Return, Caitlan cracks open one of Human Design’s juiciest secrets: the Incarnation Cross.
WTF is an Incarnation Cross anyways? It’s your energetic blueprint for impact, drawn from the gates of your conscious and unconscious Sun and Earth. Caitlan walks you through what your type of cross says about how you’re here to serve, lead, and evolve—whether your path is personal, collective, or deeply fixed (hello, Juxtaposition crew).
She also shares her own Incarnation Cross of Service and how it plays out in her biz, her boundaries, and her soul assignments. This episode is your permission slip to start r e t u r n i n g.
*Discounted Human Design Reading for the First 3 Listeners to Book* This is the only way to access this offer. Click here.
Want to work with Caitlan? Book a 90 minute IFS & Human DesignDeep Dive Session Here!
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✨ WTF the Incarnation Cross is (and why it matters)
✨ The 3 types of destiny paths in Human Design
✨ How to decode your energetic GPS using your gates
✨ The difference between personal, transpersonal, and fixed life purpose
✨ How Caitlan’s own cross impacts her business + identity
✨ Why this tool brings way more clarity than another vision board
Key Takeaways:
Your Incarnation Cross = your life purpose in energetic form
It’s created from the 4 most powerful gates in your chart
192 unique crosses exist—and they’re not one-size-fits-all
Right Angle = your story. Left Angle = others’ stories. Juxtaposition = straight-line fate.
This tool isn’t just deep—it’s practical (especially if you’re building a biz that feels like you)
Chapters:
00:00 – WTF is the Incarnation Cross?
02:22 – Where to find yours + what it’s made of
05:28 – Right Angle Crosses = Me, Myself, and I (in the best way)
09:04 – Left Angle Crosses = The “We” mission
12:40 – Juxtaposition = The cosmic through-line
13:31 – Caitlan gets personal: Cross of Service in real life
17:48 – Now what? Your next steps
Links & Resources:
Learn more about working with Caitlan: www.caitlansiegenthaler.com
Follow Caitlan on Instagram: @caitlansiegenthaler

Loved this episode? Don’t gatekeep—share it with a friend, leave a review, or DM Caitlan your Cross (we’re serious, she’s obsessed).
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July 09, 2025Your High Achieving Parts & How To Get Them to Stop Chasing Gold Stars [Summer Shorts Series]
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Episode 82: Your High Achieving Parts & How To Get Them to Stop Chasing Gold Stars [Summer Shorts Series]
Welcome to Summer Shorts, a new mini-series on Return where we get straight to good stuff in 20 minutes or less. In today’s episode, Caitlan kicks things off with a deep (but digestible) dive into Internal Family Systems and the high achieving part of us that’s always chasing gold stars.
You’ll learn how to recognize when this part is running the show, how to unblend so you can breathe again, and why gratitude—not grit—might be the missing ingredient in your healing. Caitlan also shares how Human Design and IFS can come together to support more grounded decision-making, with a sneak peek at what’s coming next in the series.
*Discounted Human Design Reading for the First 3 Listeners to Book* This is the only way to access this offer. Click here.
Want to work with Caitlan? Book a 90 minute IFS & Human DesignDeep Dive Session Here!
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
What “unblending” actually means—and why it matters for your peace
The sneaky ways high achieving parts hijack your nervous system
How to spot your high achiever’s energy in your body
Why naming parts creates distance, clarity, and compassion
How gratitude can help soften internal pressure
Why curiosity is your best tool for healing (not self-criticism)
How to invite more voices into your decision-making process
What’s coming up next in the Summer Shorts series
Key Takeaways:
High achievers are often praised, but they’re not always leading from peace.
Creating space from your high achieving part helps you hear your true self.
Unblending is not bypassing—it’s a step toward self-leadership.
Gratitude can regulate your system and build trust with protective parts.
Healing isn’t about silencing parts—it’s about listening to all of them.
Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome to Summer Shorts
00:55 – Meet Your High Achiever Part
05:45 – How to Unblend (Without Ghosting Your Goals)
15:22 – What's Next in the Series
Links & Resources:
Learn more about working with Caitlan: www.caitlansiegenthaler.com
Follow Caitlan on Instagram: @caitlansiegenthaler

If this episode hit home, leave a review and send it to a friend who’s also ready to unhook from hustle mode. And don’t forget—every week for the rest of July, we’re dropping bite-sized episodes to help you return to yourself, one part at a time.
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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, post it to your Instagram stories, and tag me. And if you really loved it, the best thank-you is a written review on Apple Podcasts. Bonus: your review gets you a free 30-min session with me through The Dip. Book here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/1968a8cf/appointment/77001185/calendar/6030714?appointmentTypeIds[]=77001185
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June 25, 2025Hot Copy & Shower Thoughts: Business Truths You Need to Hear with Emelie Sanders, Queso-Fueled Copy Genius
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Episode 81: "Say the damn thing!"- Emelie Sanders
In this episode of Return, Caitlan Siegenthaler is joined by Emilie Sanders. Emelie is the wip-smart, queso-loving copy strategist behind Pass the Queso. From flipping thrifted clothes to flipping the script on how we write and sell, Emilie brings the kind of wisdom we all wish everyone had on the internet.
They get into everything from motherhood and marketing to why clarity beats cleverness—and how the best copy doesn’t try to sound smart, it just sounds like you. If your messaging feels a little “meh,” your brand voice is on mute, or you’ve got 27 abandoned email drafts in your notes app… this episode will hit. Plus, you might lol so hard your cat will wonder what is really going on in your headphones.
Book your discounted Human Design reading with Caitlan here. [First come, first served and capped at 3 people so don't sleep.]
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
Why clarity in messaging beats cleverness
How to use humor in your copy without losing your edge
The underrated power of iteration (and what it really looks like)
Why building a brand you like matters more than “the algorithm”
How Emily uses productized newsletters to grow her list (and income)
What to prioritize as a mom, entrepreneur, and human with limited hours
Key Takeaways:
Iteration is the heartbeat of a growing business
“Say the damn thing”—authenticity always wins
You don’t need to be everywhere; you need to be clear
Branding is an inside job
Let your messaging evolve as you evolve
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction to Emily Sanders and Her Journey
02:52 – From Reselling to Copywriting: The Evolution
05:59 – The Importance of Iteration in Business
08:58 – Finding Your Unique Voice in Copywriting
11:49 – The Power of Humor in Marketing
14:43 – Building a Brand: Pass the Queso
17:47 – Copywriting Tips for Beginners
20:44 – The Role of Community in Business
23:32 – Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways
26:48 – The Power of Direct Communication
30:51 – Crafting Compelling Emails
36:08 – The Art of Productized Newsletters
40:53 – Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship
46:47 – Returning to Yourself: Self-Care and Identity

Links & Resources:
Work with Emelie: passthequeso.com
Grab Caitlan’s free Human Design & IFS mini-course: caitlansiegenthaler.com/resources
The Return Podcast is edited by Mike Sims
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June 18, 2025Human Design & Burnout: Why Certain Work Exhausts Projectors, Manifestors & Reflectors
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"Stop measuring your success by energy used."
Episode 80: Human Design & Burnout: Why Certain Work Exhausts Projectors, Manifestors & Reflectors
If you’ve ever wondered “Why can’t I just keep up like everyone else?”—this one’s for you. In this solo episode, Caitlan Siegenthaler unpacks the invisible pressure of hustle culture and why it hits energy-sensitive entrepreneurs hardest.
You’ll learn how Human Design can explain your burnout, help you release the guilt around rest, and show you how to work with your energy—not against it. Whether you're a Projector, Manifestor, or Reflector (or serve them), this is a must-listen for building a business that doesn’t drain your soul.
*Discounted Human Design Reading for the First 3 Listeners to Book* This is the only way to access this offer. Click here.
What You'll Learn:
Why you’re not broken for needing more rest
How hustle culture feeds burnout (especially for energy-sensitive types)
The biggest shifts Projectors, Manifestors & Reflectors need to thrive
How to rebuild self-worth beyond productivity
What it looks like to build your business around your energy type
Chapters:
00:00 – Why this episode matters
02:08 – Capitalism, worth & why we feel lazy
06:21 – Energy types in Human Design: a breakdown
12:14 – What deconditioning actually looks like
16:25 – Challenges + gifts of Projectors, Manifestors & Reflectors
35:52 – Your energy is the offer
38:19 – Making your business work for you
45:07 – Final words & where to go from here
Links & Resources:
Connect with Caitlan:
Website
Instagram
Book a 90 Minute Deep Dive Session Here
Next Level Decisions Free Podcast Sign Up Here
Apply for 1:1 mentorship: caitlansiegenthaler.com/biz-mentorship
Podcast Editor: Mike Sims

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