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    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572763/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>The Purpose and The Pivot is a podcast for women navigating transitions in career, leadership, faith, and personal growth. It’s for those moments when you’re re-evaluating what’s next and choosing to realign with purpose—intentionally and confidently.<br/><br/>Through honest conversations, meaningful stories, and practical insight, we’ll explore how to embrace change, lead through transition, and move forward with clarity after the pivot.</p><p>McLain Career &amp; Life Coaching dba McLain Enterprises, LLC</p><p>https://www.mclainenterprisesllc.com</p><p>https://calendly.com/mclainenterprises/30min </p><p><br/></p><p><b>Special Guest</b><br/> Michelle “Chef Shell” Roberts, Founder &amp; Executive Chef | Government Contractor </p><p><b>Company / Business Name:</b><br/> Dr. Shell’s Soul Food Kitchen, Inc. </p><p><b>Website:</b><br/> <a href='http://www.drshellssoulfood.com/'>www.drshellssoulfood.com</a> </p><p><b>Email</b> - <a href='mailto:chefshellfood@gmail.com'>chefshellfood@gmail.com</a> </p><p><b>LinkedIn Profile:</b><br/> <a href='http://www.linkedin.com/in/drshellssoulfood'>www.linkedin.com/in/drshellssoulfood</a> </p><p><b>Other Social Media:</b><br/> Instagram: @drshellssoulfood </p><p><br/></p><p><b>Produced &amp; Edited by: Tyrone K. Sullivan (Media Director)</b><br/><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyroneksullivan/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B0ICWCWqxT9GYmqUs9LZZfA%3D%3D'><b>linkedin.com/in/tyroneksullivan</b></a> </p>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572763/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>The Purpose and The Pivot is a podcast for women navigating transitions in career, leadership, faith, and personal growth. It’s for those moments when you’re re-evaluating what’s next and choosing to realign with purpose—intentionally and confidently.<br/><br/>Through honest conversations, meaningful stories, and practical insight, we’ll explore how to embrace change, lead through transition, and move forward with clarity after the pivot.</p><p>McLain Career &amp; Life Coaching dba McLain Enterprises, LLC</p><p>https://www.mclainenterprisesllc.com</p><p>https://calendly.com/mclainenterprises/30min </p>]]></description>
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