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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[After 20+ years as an educational consultant working with students grades 5-12, here is my observation: we're too quick to blame kids for school struggles violence, poor grades, behavioral issues while ignoring the adults around them. In this episode, I discuss absent or abusive parents, burnt-out or ill-suited teachers, disengaged principals, and superintendents who undermine good leadership  while also honoring the ones doing it right. It's not one villain. Everybody plays a part. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>The Isolation Effect: Loneliness Won&#39;t Leave Me Alone: Part 2</itunes:title>
    <title>The Isolation Effect: Loneliness Won&#39;t Leave Me Alone: Part 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this follow-up to "Loneliness Won't Leave Me Alone," host Hashim M. Garrett digs into a strange contradiction many people know but rarely admit: getting so comfortable being alone that you actually become worse at being around people. He talks through oversharing, second-guessing conversations at 2am, secretly keeping score on people's "annoying" moments, and the push-pull of wanting connection on your own terms. Honest, a little funny, and a lot relatable this episode is a reminder that s...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this follow-up to &quot;Loneliness Won&apos;t Leave Me Alone,&quot; host Hashim M. Garrett digs into a strange contradiction many people know but rarely admit: getting so comfortable being alone that you actually become worse at being around people. He talks through oversharing, second-guessing conversations at 2am, secretly keeping score on people&apos;s &quot;annoying&quot; moments, and the push-pull of wanting connection on your own terms. Honest, a little funny, and a lot relatable this episode is a reminder that solitude can be healthy, but only if you stay intentional about not losing your ability to connect.</p>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, I get into the difference between being alone and feeling lonely, sparked by a song lyric my dad shared with me: "loneliness won't leave me alone." Drawing from growing up as an only child and going through two marriages, I make the case that loneliness is internal, not circumstantial. You can feel isolated in a stadium full of people or in the same bed as your spouse, and you can be completely at peace sitting alone in your house. I used to run from difficult feelings after ...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[After 20 years as an educational consultant and licensed social worker, Hashem Garrett has sat in hundreds of classrooms and just as many principals' offices. In this episode, he gets honest about what he's seen: teachers who are true beacons of light for their students, and others who've lost the ability to separate their own struggles from how they show up for kids. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>Make It Count: Freshman Year and Beyond - Advice for Every High School Student</itunes:title>
    <title>Make It Count: Freshman Year and Beyond - Advice for Every High School Student</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hashim M. Garrett, LMSW is an educational consultant, author, motivational speaker available for freshman orientations, assemblies, and staff development. Booking inquiries: hashim@hashimconsulting.com ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>Top 3 Keys to a Positive &amp; Effective School Year</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:title>Talking helps</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Talking truly helps when we are feeling down or overwhelmed  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Talking truly helps when we are feeling down or overwhelmed </p>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to the Morning Message series. Sit back, listen and enjoy.    ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the Morning Message series. Sit back, listen and enjoy. <br/><br/></p>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Rappers getting killed during armed robberies </itunes:title>
    <title>Rappers getting killed during armed robberies </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How to protect yourself and your loved ones.  Prevention is always the best medicine! ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>How to protect yourself and your loved ones. <br/>Prevention is always the best medicine!</p>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <title>Dating advice- Are you asking the wrong questions?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Learn  different questions to ask during the vetting process of dating.  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Learn  different questions to ask during the vetting process of dating. </p>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 28 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Do not waist another minute, get started now! Listen to this podcast for some encouragement. </itunes:title>
    <title>Do not waist another minute, get started now! Listen to this podcast for some encouragement. </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[You have everything you need to accomplish your goals.Stop waiting, stop delaying, stop procrastinating. You can do it!!! ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>You have everything you need to accomplish your goals.Stop waiting, stop delaying, stop procrastinating. You can do it!!!</p>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2022 23:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>A discussion about the book-The New Jim Crow- By Michelle Alexander</itunes:title>
    <title>A discussion about the book-The New Jim Crow- By Michelle Alexander</title>
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    <itunes:title>Time Management- Why is it so important for success?</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Time management - why aren't taught the importance of it while we were in middle and high school. It's not to late to start managing our time today. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>A student told me &quot;Mr. G I have to carry a gun&quot;</itunes:title>
    <title>A student told me &quot;Mr. G I have to carry a gun&quot;</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listen to this episode to hear my advice for any teenager who believes carrying a gun is necessary ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Listen to this episode to hear my advice for any teenager who believes carrying a gun is necessary</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:title>&quot;Things will never be the same&quot; Learning to navigate the world and your life after a traumatic event.</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How do we cope with the adversities of life.  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>How do we cope with the adversities of life. </p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:title>Turn your tragedy into your Triumph </itunes:title>
    <title>Turn your tragedy into your Triumph </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Living Lessons- there is value in your experiences.   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Living Lessons- there is value in your experiences.  </p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:title>Scared Straight does not work. Stop trying to scare someone to get them back on &quot;track&quot;</itunes:title>
    <title>Scared Straight does not work. Stop trying to scare someone to get them back on &quot;track&quot;</title>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>&quot;Life After Death&quot;</itunes:title>
    <title>&quot;Life After Death&quot;</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode I delve into the topic of Life after Death.    ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode I delve into the topic of Life after Death.<br/><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2022 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1861</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>Chris Rock, Will &amp; Jada Pinkett Smith and the Oscars event. Was this a teachable moment for all of us?</itunes:title>
    <title>Chris Rock, Will &amp; Jada Pinkett Smith and the Oscars event. Was this a teachable moment for all of us?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The power of words. Thank you for all your support. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The power of words. Thank you for all your support.</p>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2022 22:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Kwesi Blackman.</itunes:title>
    <title>Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Kwesi Blackman.</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Kwesi W. Blackman was born in Georgetown, Guyana and raised in Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY. After graduating from Clara Barton High School in June 2001 at the age of 17, Dr. Blackman joined the United States Army in September 2001. Dr. Blackman served as a Field Artillery Sergeant in the United States Army 10th Mountain Division, deploying twice in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2003-2004 (Kirkuk, Iraq) and 2004-2005 (Baghdad, Iraq). After being honorably discharged from the United States...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Kwesi W. Blackman was born in Georgetown, Guyana and raised in Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY. After graduating from Clara Barton High School in June 2001 at the age of 17, Dr. Blackman joined the United States Army in September 2001. Dr. Blackman served as a Field Artillery Sergeant in the United States Army 10th Mountain Division, deploying twice in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2003-2004 (Kirkuk, Iraq) and 2004-2005 (Baghdad, Iraq). After being honorably discharged from the United States Army, Dr. Blackman earned his Associate’s of Science degree in Biology from Kingsborough Community College, in Brooklyn, NY, and his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biology from Northeastern University, in Boston, MA. He is a graduate of Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, DC. He also holds a Masters of Business Administration from Long Island University, in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Blackman is currently completing his medical training in Internal Medicine.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Kwesi W. Blackman was born in Georgetown, Guyana and raised in Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY. After graduating from Clara Barton High School in June 2001 at the age of 17, Dr. Blackman joined the United States Army in September 2001. Dr. Blackman served as a Field Artillery Sergeant in the United States Army 10th Mountain Division, deploying twice in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2003-2004 (Kirkuk, Iraq) and 2004-2005 (Baghdad, Iraq). After being honorably discharged from the United States Army, Dr. Blackman earned his Associate’s of Science degree in Biology from Kingsborough Community College, in Brooklyn, NY, and his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biology from Northeastern University, in Boston, MA. He is a graduate of Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, DC. He also holds a Masters of Business Administration from Long Island University, in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Blackman is currently completing his medical training in Internal Medicine.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Dr. Kwesi Blackman has a remarkable story of resilience and determination. This is part 1 of my in-depth conversation and journey into the life of Dr. Kwesi Blackman. </itunes:title>
    <title>Dr. Kwesi Blackman has a remarkable story of resilience and determination. This is part 1 of my in-depth conversation and journey into the life of Dr. Kwesi Blackman. </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Kwesi W. Blackman was born in Georgetown, Guyana and raised in Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY. After graduating from Clara Barton High School in June 2001 at the age of 17, Dr. Blackman joined the United States Army in September 2001. Dr. Blackman served as a Field Artillery Sergeant in the United States Army 10th Mountain Division, deploying twice in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2003-2004 (Kirkuk, Iraq) and 2004-2005 (Baghdad, Iraq). After being honorably discharged from the United States...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Kwesi W. Blackman was born in Georgetown, Guyana and raised in Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY. After graduating from Clara Barton High School in June 2001 at the age of 17, Dr. Blackman joined the United States Army in September 2001. Dr. Blackman served as a Field Artillery Sergeant in the United States Army 10th Mountain Division, deploying twice in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2003-2004 (Kirkuk, Iraq) and 2004-2005 (Baghdad, Iraq). After being honorably discharged from the United States Army, Dr. Blackman earned his Associate’s of Science degree in Biology from Kingsborough Community College, in Brooklyn, NY, and his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biology from Northeastern University, in Boston, MA. He is a graduate of Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, DC. He also holds a Masters of Business Administration from Long Island University, in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Blackman is currently completing his medical training in Internal Medicine.</p>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>If you&#39;re worried you&#39;re too old to start a new career, don&#39;t be. It&#39;s never too late to pursue professional fulfillment and a healthy work/life ...</itunes:title>
    <title>If you&#39;re worried you&#39;re too old to start a new career, don&#39;t be. It&#39;s never too late to pursue professional fulfillment and a healthy work/life ...</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Take action. You can pivot and start that new career.  Introducing the company  Complete Health Ventures. Stay tuned for the next episode with Dr. Kwesi W. Blackman the Vice President  of CHV. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Take action. You can pivot and start that new career.  Introducing the company  Complete Health Ventures. Stay tuned for the next episode with Dr. Kwesi W. Blackman the Vice President  of CHV.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Take action. You can pivot and start that new career.  Introducing the company  Complete Health Ventures. Stay tuned for the next episode with Dr. Kwesi W. Blackman the Vice President  of CHV.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2022 22:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Truth - Teenagers have to be careful of their friends and associates.  It&#39;s a thin line between love and hate. </itunes:title>
    <title>The Truth - Teenagers have to be careful of their friends and associates.  It&#39;s a thin line between love and hate. </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[I learned the hard way that not everybody has your best interest at heart. My so called friends tried to have me killed.  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>I learned the hard way that not everybody has your best interest at heart. My so called friends tried to have me killed. </p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:author>Hashim</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Story Time-  From the book &quot;Why Forgive&quot; Forgiving Ourselves- The story of a  Dad who accidentally killed his three year old son. </itunes:title>
    <title>Story Time-  From the book &quot;Why Forgive&quot; Forgiving Ourselves- The story of a  Dad who accidentally killed his three year old son. </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The second story told in todays podcast is about the 2006, school shooting in Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania . DON'T MISS THIS EPISODE!!!! ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The second story told in todays podcast is about the 2006, school shooting in Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania . DON&apos;T MISS THIS EPISODE!!!!</p>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 21:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Story time from the book &quot; Why Forgive&quot; Saira Sher was three when hit by a car which damaged her spine. And hear the story of Terry a thirty-seven year old inmate who has been in jail for nineteen of them. </itunes:title>
    <title>Story time from the book &quot; Why Forgive&quot; Saira Sher was three when hit by a car which damaged her spine. And hear the story of Terry a thirty-seven year old inmate who has been in jail for nineteen of them. </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[These  stories allow you to peep into the lives of everyday people and their journey to healing.   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>These  stories allow you to peep into the lives of everyday people and their journey to healing.  </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>These  stories allow you to peep into the lives of everyday people and their journey to healing.  </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Story Time from the book &quot;Why Forgive&quot; The story of Detective Steven McDonald</itunes:title>
    <title>Story Time from the book &quot;Why Forgive&quot; The story of Detective Steven McDonald</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Steven McDonald was shot and paralyzed from the neck down. Hear his amazing story of love, and forgiveness.   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Steven McDonald was shot and paralyzed from the neck down. Hear his amazing story of love, and forgiveness.  </p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:author>Hashim</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 19:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>What to Do if You&#39;re Stopped by the Police</itunes:title>
    <title>What to Do if You&#39;re Stopped by the Police</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode I discuss what you should do when stopped by the police. Also, I discuss  what it must feel like to work as a police officer and from the perspective of a person of color when we are stopped or questioned by law enforcement.     ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode I discuss what you should do when stopped by the police. Also, I discuss  what it must feel like to work as a police officer and from the perspective of a person of color when we are stopped or questioned by law enforcement. <br/><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode I discuss what you should do when stopped by the police. Also, I discuss  what it must feel like to work as a police officer and from the perspective of a person of color when we are stopped or questioned by law enforcement. <br/><br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:author>Hashim</itunes:author>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 06 Mar 2022 23:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Homicide-  One of the leading causes of death for teenagers in America. Learn about the risk factors on todays show.</itunes:title>
    <title>Homicide-  One of the leading causes of death for teenagers in America. Learn about the risk factors on todays show.</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Although homicide is only the tip of the iceberg of interpersonal violence, it used for this discussion because data on homicide are collected more reliably than assault data, and because it illustrates the need to focus on acquaintance violence. Most of us don't have to be convinced that there is a great deal of violence in our society. However, young people are often unaware of the frequency of acquaintance violence.  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Although homicide is only the tip of the iceberg of interpersonal violence, it used for this discussion because data on homicide are collected more reliably than assault data, and because it illustrates the need to focus on acquaintance violence. Most of us don&apos;t have to be convinced that there is a great deal of violence in our society. However, young people are often unaware of the frequency of acquaintance violence. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Although homicide is only the tip of the iceberg of interpersonal violence, it used for this discussion because data on homicide are collected more reliably than assault data, and because it illustrates the need to focus on acquaintance violence. Most of us don&apos;t have to be convinced that there is a great deal of violence in our society. However, young people are often unaware of the frequency of acquaintance violence. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>H.M.G Podcast Part 2- Richard Marte continues to share his story about surviving an attack by a serial killer. </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Richard Marte has a powerful story of resilience.   https://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/10/nyregion/new-jersey-man-charged-with-killing-7-in-nearly-2-month-spree.html?smid=url-share ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>Money - Part 2 discussing our Network can lead to our Net-worth. </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As we have all been told it's not what you know but who you know. Learn how to make money and accumulate wealth by increasing your Social Capital. I also shared my personal story of perseverance which allowed me to earn more money.    ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>Money and the different ways to increase wealth. </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:title>There&#39;s More to Lose than to Gain From Fighting</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[ Today I am comparing the positive and negative consequences of fighting.  It is important to remember that the negative consequences of fighting outweigh the positive. The emphasis of this conversation is not on morality or righteousness, but on health and common sense- weighing what a person would lose versus what he or she would gain from fighting. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p> Today I am comparing the positive and negative consequences of fighting.  It is important to remember that the negative consequences of fighting outweigh the positive. The emphasis of this conversation is not on morality or righteousness, but on health and common sense- weighing what a person would lose versus what he or she would gain from fighting.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Today I am comparing the positive and negative consequences of fighting.  It is important to remember that the negative consequences of fighting outweigh the positive. The emphasis of this conversation is not on morality or righteousness, but on health and common sense- weighing what a person would lose versus what he or she would gain from fighting.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Daily Dose of Inspiration. On spiritual Sunday I discuss the universal laws that we need to remember.</itunes:title>
    <title>Daily Dose of Inspiration. On spiritual Sunday I discuss the universal laws that we need to remember.</title>
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    <itunes:title>Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset- Having a growth mindset is essential for success</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:title>Resilience- Learning how to become strong, healthy and successful again after something bad happens,</itunes:title>
    <title>Resilience- Learning how to become strong, healthy and successful again after something bad happens,</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Resilience is the mental reservoir of  positive sources of strength that we  are able to use  in times of need to carry us through without falling apart.     ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Resilience is the mental reservoir of  positive sources of strength that we  are able to use  in times of need to carry us through without falling apart. <br/><br/><br/></p>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 19:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Acquaintance Violence is directly affecting high school students. </itunes:title>
    <title>Acquaintance Violence is directly affecting high school students. </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Violence is so widespread and there are so many types of violence, this show focuses on just one type- acquaintance violence. This is the type of violence that most effects middle and high school students, and it is the type they, as individuals have some control over. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>A message for girls.  The double standard of life. Make sure your share this message. </itunes:title>
    <title>A message for girls.  The double standard of life. Make sure your share this message. </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Daily dose of inspiration and information for girls.  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Daily dose of inspiration and information for girls. </p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Daily dose of inspiration.  Feeling overwhelmed, this is a reminder that you are not alone. You have all the tools to succeed.  www.hashimgarrett.com ]]></itunes:summary>
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