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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail We are talking about how heavy success can be and also take care of whats going on inside of your body. Don't forget to check the site out www.lulbenzie.com for updates ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Its been a while y'all and we got a lot of catching.  ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail This podcast we talked about a few things from growth and self development to even doing it live on youtube. Check my other social medias out on www.lulbenzie.com . ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1398133/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>This podcast we talked about a few things from growth and self development to even doing it live on youtube. Check my other social medias out on www.lulbenzie.com .</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Im still a bit nerve on how I should go about doing my podcast so appreciate you listening in. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1398133/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Im still a bit nerve on how I should go about doing my podcast so appreciate you listening in.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail I'm starting to take topics that you guys would like to hear. My followers might have something on there mind and need a second opinion. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1398133/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>I&apos;m starting to take topics that you guys would like to hear. My followers might have something on there mind and need a second opinion.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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