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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Heart to Heart, Christine Matus sits down with Steven Kaas of ShoreSite Web Designs for a conversation about entrepreneurship, technology, and the evolving digital world. Steven shares his experience as a business owner and reflects on the rewards that come from helping other businesses grow and succeed. He discusses the importance of building a strong online presence and explains why a website alone is no longer enough. Today's businesses must create an entire digital ecos...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Heart to Heart, Christine Matus sits down with Jerry L. Green, a passionate advocate dedicated to helping students and families navigate educational systems and overcome barriers to success. Jerry shares the story behind his advocacy work and discusses his longstanding commitment to supporting students who have been marginalized, misunderstood, or pushed out of educational opportunities. What began as a mission to advocate for Black students facing exclusion from their scho...]]></itunes:summary>
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