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May 18, 2023 • 39min

#100: USS Midway Museum - Founding President & CEO John "Mac" McLaughlin, RADM (ret)

An aircraft carrier is one of America’s greatest symbols of freedom and power. It’s a strategic asset in our national defense arsenal. It’s our greatest projection of combat power. It’s a city at sea. And for RADM (ret) John “Mac” McLaughlin it was a challenge he never expected. For our milestone Episode 100 of The Jedburgh Podcast, Fran Racioppi took over the Hanger Deck of the USS Midway Museum for a conversation with Mac on the history of the American aircraft carrier, the importance of the US Navy, what it was like to fly anti-submarine helicopters, and what’s next in the battle for naval supremacy. Mac also shares the story of the USS Midway; for decades America’s flagship carrier and host of many American Navy firsts. He explains his vision for the museum and how he led the team that built it from an empty ship towed into San Diego Harbor to one of the most visited tourist destinations in the United States. The USS Midway was built primarily by women in 1942 and later led the coalition in over 3000 sorties in the 1991 Persian Gulf War. Today the ship is tribute to all who serve America; especially those at sea. Special thanks to the San Diego Military Advisory Council for their support in producing this episode.  Learn more about the USS Midway and theUSS Midway Museum at midway.org and on social media at @ussmidwaymuseum.Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube.Highlights:0:00 Welcome to the USS Midway Museum, Freedom and Episode 1003:28 Building the USS Midway in 17 months by women in 19435:21 The USS Midway at war in Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm and the Cold War8:27 The many “firsts” of the USS Midway10:16 Mac’s career in the Navy flying helicopters14:41 The role of United States Navy in America’s national defense 17:15 The peer-to-peer Naval adversary of the Chinese and Russians20:58 USS Midway comes to San Diego26:02 The exhibits of the USS Midway29:34 The USS Midway Foundation33:54 Mac’s Foundations to SuccessQuotes: “The Midway represents the transformation of the United States Navy from a battleship centric Navy to an aircraft centric Navy.” (5:08)“It became the most operationally effective aircraft carrier in the Western Pacific despite the fact it was so old.” (7:29)“As long as America has a responsibility of maintaining its supremacy as an international power we will need to continue investing in a very strong Navy.” (17:04)“The day you stop investing in your military resources is the day you can ensure that your country is in jeopardy.” (19:32)“We had nothing. If you see anything on this ship it wasn’t here when we started.” (23:08)This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, Compass Workforce Solutions & Rhone
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May 10, 2023 • 49min

#099: Coping with Alzheimer's Disease - Alzheimer's San Diego CEO Eugenia Welch & Clinical Care Specialist Preston Stocking

Over 10% of the US population is in some way affected by Alzheimer’s Disease. For the second episode of our San Diego Series, and our 99th long form conversation, Fran Racioppi visits Alzheimer's San Diego to discuss Alzheimer's disease, a progressive brain disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Fran is joined by CEO Eugenia Welch and Clinical Care Specialist Preston Stocking to explore what Alzheimer's disease is, what the symptoms are, and how it impacts both patients and their families. They also cover Alzheimer’s San Diego’s pillars of support including a unique program training law enforcement officers on the signs of dementia and how to best handle affected citizens. Fran, Eugenia and Preston share their personal stories of coping with loved ones affected by Alzheimer’s. Whether you are someone with a personal connection to Alzheimer's disease or just interested in learning more about this topic, this conversation will provide valuable insights and information that can help all of us in the fight against this dark disease.Learn more about Alzheimer’s San Diego on alzsd.org and on social media at @alzheimerssd.Special thanks to the San Diego Military Advisory Council for their support in producing this episode.  Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube.Highlights:0:00 Welcome to Alzheimer’s San Diego2:10 Alzheimer’s by the numbers5:53 The progression and stages of Alzheimer’s8:54 The causes of Alzheimer’s12:57 The importance of caregiver respite15:30 Identifying the symptoms of Alzheimers17:32 Alzheimer’s San Diego Educational Programs18:56 Training first responders to handle dementia patients21:42 ASD’s Social Work Programs24:38 The financial burden of Alzheimer’s28:50 Patient Care at ASD33:54 Preparing for the “The Silver Tsunami”39:48 Eugenia & Preston’s Three Daily FoundationsQuotes: “3% suffer from Alzheimer’s. 10% of people are in some way affected by Alzheimer’s.” (2:56) “If you can have a healthy heart along the way, that's going to improve your chances of living a longer time.” (8:07) “Alzheimer’s can get very dark.” (10:07) “The younger you are when you are diagnosed the quicker you’re going to progress through the stages.” (10:55) “It’s not that you can’t find your keys…It’s when you have your keys in your hand and you don’t know what they do.’” (15:49) “Somebody with dementia could present as under the influence of drugs or alcohol.” (19:12)“The system is not prepared for the wave of older adults who are going to continue to have this disease.” (26:21)“It’s really important to kind of separate what is the disease and what is still your person.” (31:00)This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s & Compass Workforce Solutions
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May 3, 2023 • 1h 4min

#098: The United States Marine Corps - Sergeant Major Of The Marine Corps Troy Black

For 247 years the United States Marine Corps has fought and won America’s wars. The Marines carry a history, a tradition and a brand focused on winning…no matter the challenge. Sergeant Major Troy Black, the 19th Sergeant Major Of The Marine Corps joins Fran Racioppi from the Marine Corps Recruiting Depot San Diego Museum for a Jedburgh Podcast exclusive look at what it means to be a Marine past, present and future. They cover Sergeant Major Black’s 35-year career leading Marines, Talent Management 2030, Force Design 2030, the lessons of the Global War on Terror, and the Marines’ most important mission; returning high-caliber Veterans to America’s civilian workforce. Whether you were a Marine, want to become a Marine, or never considered the Marines, you will be ready to join after this conversation!Special thanks to the San Diego Military Advisory Council for their support in producing this episode.  Learn more about SMMC Troy Black at marines.mil and on social media at @19thsmmc.Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube.Highlights:0:00 Welcome to Marine Corps Recruiting Depot San Diego Museum2:30 Joining the Marine Corps after Vietnam4:17 The mission of the United States Marine Corps6:55 Talent Management 203014:35 The relationship between noncommissioned officers and commissioned officers21:12 Integration of females into the Marine Corps23:52 The lessons of The Global War on Terror27:27 Force Design 203032:53 Protecting the mental health of our Marines41:18 Returning Veterans to the civilian workforce45:20 The next generation of Marine52:54 Are you ready to be a United States Marine?55:49 SMMC Black’s Foundations to SuccessQuotes: “Send the Marine Corps. We come with our own logistics, our own aviation, our own artillery, our own ground forces and components to do things now.” (5:17)“You have to have a competent force that when it has to be called upon, can win…period.” (9:14)“The private that graduated today is not taught to follow. They’re taught to lead.” (11:37)“Don’t ever deny me an opportunity. You don’t get to determine if I can do it or not.” (23:17)“There are only three organizations in any weapons engagement zone in the littorals; it’s Marines, it’s submarines, and it’s SOF.” (32:04)“Mental fitness. Social fitness. Behavioral fitness. Spiritual fitness…You can’t have one without the other.” (35:58)“We have to focus more on how to tell people how to be in a team right now.” (49:29)“We’re looking for something. It’s someone who wants to win…only.” (54:21)SMMC Troy Black’s Three Daily Foundations to Success:Eat to keep the body fitWorkout to stay strong and create time to thinkRead to learn from the past, think and growThis episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s & Compass Workforce Solutions
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Apr 29, 2023 • 30min

Combating Land Mines and Human Trafficking in Ukraine: Jumping In with Mitzi Perdue

Abrams tanks, landmines, human trafficking, war crimes and economic collapse. This is the state of the Ukraine-Russia war 14+ months since it started. Fran Racioppi sits down with Mitzi Perdue, a renowned author, speaker, and philanthropist, who shares her experiences of visiting Ukraine to see firsthand the devastation landmines have brought to the country and its citizens. Mitzi Perdue, also joined Fran on Episode 19 to share her entrepreneurial spirit garnered from her father, the founder of Sheraton Hotels, and her late husband, Frank Perdue, founder of Perdue Farms.  Mitzi most recently traveled to Ukraine to donate 18 vehicles to the police, tour Chernobyl, and raise awareness, and money, to support Ukrainians as they fight for their existence. She also explains how human trafficking is responsible for the abduction of thousands of Ukrainian children, as she believes Russia continues to suffer from population decline. Learn more about Mitzi Perdue at https://mitziperdue.com/. Visit DonorSee.com/ukraine to donate and support her mission to free Ukraine of landmines. Mitzi is matching the first $100,000 donated. Check out The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube.Highlights:0:00 Welcome back to The Jedburgh Podcast & getting involved in Ukraine4:41 Why the police are critical to the war in Ukraine7:29 America’s contribution to Ukraine is greater than the rest of the world combined10:11 Why America needs to provide Abrams tanks to Ukraine 12:20 Landmines and cluster bombs litter the farmland of Ukraine14:35 Why human trafficking is widespread in Ukraine17:45 Supporting The HALO Trust22:36 How does the war end? Quotes:- “They do this because it magnifies the demoralization of the local populace.” (5:30)- “The US’s involvement is double all of the EU countries combined.” (8:52)- “Ukraine right now is the most heavily mined country in the world or in history.” (10:00)- “40% of the land can’t be farmed because of the mines.” (13:49)- “Russia is in terminal decline; there just aren’t enough babies being born.” (15:48)- “The goal is $300,000 to go to the HALO Trust, which is the oldest and largest land mine clearing organization in the world.” (19:29)- “I think that Russia’s gonna fall apart economically.” (26:20) - “If we negotiate an end, the 56,000 war crimes that we’re aware of would probably be negotiated away. I want defeat.” (27:45)This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s & Compass Workforce Solutions.This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s & Compass Workforce Solutions
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Apr 11, 2023 • 60min

#097: Eating for Performance: Nutrition Coach Jenn Ryan (TYR Wodapalooza 2023 Series)

Nutrition is said to be the number one ingredient in performance. It’s also the hardest to achieve, maintain and too often get excited about. Performance Nutrition Coach Jenn Ryan is changing the way we think about what we consume. In this final TYR Wodapalooza 2023 episode, Fran Racioppi and Jessie Graff sit down with Jenn live from the Modballs booth, to recap the weekend and dig deep into all aspects of what…and how…we eat. Plus they dig into some Modballs sharing how these nutrient-packed 20-gram energy balls are replacing conventional energy drinks full of the words you can’t pronounce. Follow Jenn Ryan on Instagram at jenn_ryan. Get involved with CrossFit at crossfit.com.Follow Jessie Graff on Instagram and Facebook @jessiegraffpwr. Click here or use code JED for $10 off your first order of Modballs.Learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Highlights:0:00 Welcome to Wodapalooza Day 4 & the Modballs booth4:45 Why CrossFit is for everyone9:39 Jenn’s transition from an ER nurse to nutrition coaching16:20 Silencing the inner critic20:58 Celebrating the small victories24:05 Nutrition or fad diets29:25 The importance of fat34:20 Structured vs unstructured eating38:11 The dangers of under-eating46:38 Training with Modballs51:53 Jenn’s Three Foundations For SuccessQuotes: “You feel like you’re at a nightclub just fitnessing.” (3:30)“CrossFit has taught me…is what my body can do.” (6:18)“Teaching people to be strong, and to feel strong; is just awesome.” (8:10)“Are you purposeful moving from one thing to the next?” (22:11)“When people do very very low fat, they also end up being low calorie.” (27:43)“When things are unstructured, it’s like the rest of life, it’s very chaotic.” (35:43)“This is how I would make an energy bar at home. I would want to add all these things.” (47:36)Jenn’s Three Daily Foundations For SuccessGet outside and walk the dogs first Start my morning with chocolate greens powderEat the exact same breakfastThis episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s,  Rhone, Modballs, 18A Fitness & Compass Workforce Solutions
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Mar 30, 2023 • 44min

#096: CrossFit - CEO Don Faul (TYR Wodapalooza 2023 Series)

Constantly varied, functional movements executed at high intensity. That’s CrossFit. Simple in definition. Complex in the way it’s changed the fitness industry. CrossFit’s not a sport. It’s a lifestyle that has dominated the way elite athletes train, all the while crowning the Fittest on Earth. Don Faul became the CEO of CrossFit last fall and at the tail end of his 120-day assessment, he sat down with Fran Racioppi and Jessie Graff for a conversation live from the TYR Wodapalooza stage. Don shares his transition from Recon Marine to tech, to wearables, to fitness. They cover the fundamentals of the sport, how it has advanced the way we think about our health, how to become CrossFit certified, and Don’s vision for the CrossFit brand in 2023 and beyond. Follow Don Faul on Instagram at donfaul. Get involved with CrossFit at crossfit.com.Follow Jessie Graff on Instagram and Facebook @jessiegraffpwr. Click here or use code JED for $10 off your first order of Modballs.Read the full episode transcription on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Highlights:0:00 Welcome to Wodapalooza day 43:55 Lessons learned as a US Marine7:40 Building careers at Google, Pinterest & Athos10:22 Becoming the CrossFit CEO13:50 CrossFit is for everyone15:36 Qualifying as a CrossFit coach17:54 CrossFit Fundamentals and scaling21:35 CrossFit’s vision for 2023 and beyond26:34 Building a strong and vibrant culture at CrossFit HQ28:04 Achieving CrossFit Certifications36:29 Don’s Three Daily Foundations For SuccessQuotes: “There are so many moments of inspiration that you get to see and feel first hand.” (3:07)“As a leader your job is actually to work for and support your people.” (6:04)“I walked into that workout and got absolutely humbled. I came in dead last in the workout.” (11:45)“Constantly varied, functional movements executed at high intensity. That is CrossFit.” (17:16)“Any CrossFit workout can be adjusted to be performed by any athlete independent of their level of fitness or maybe mobility restrictions.” (19:15)“We can do more to strengthen that partnership and support our affiliate owners.” (24:24)“I think the higher level goal that we are all working in service of, is changing more lives.” (27:40)“In five years CrossFit is the largest force for health and performance globally.” (31:17)“There’s nothing that builds human connection than shared adversity and support through hard circumstances.” (33:30)Don’s Three Daily Foundations For SuccessSet intention for the dayPack my gym bag for the next morningSit down for dinner with my familyThis episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s,  Rhone, Modballs, 18A Fitness & Compass Workforce Solutions
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Mar 24, 2023 • 24min

Jumping In with Nick Mathew: 2022 CrossFit Games Rookie of the Year (TYR Wodapalooza 2023 Series)

How do you become the CrossFit Games Rookie of the Year? For Coach Nick Mathew it took setting a goal, maintaining a high standard and loving the burn! Nick joins Fran Racioppi and Jessie Graff live from the Modballs booth at TYR Wodaplooza for a conversation on transitioning from olympic lifting to CrossFit. Today Nick’s a CrossFit affiliate owner where he trains not only himself, but all those looking to push themselves mentally and physically. He shares his tips for training to compete with the world’s best and how his daily dedication to training, even when he didn’t want to, has given him a real shot at the podium in the 2023 CrossFit Games. Follow Nick Mathew on Instagram at coachnmathew.Follow Jessie Graff on Instagram and Facebook @jessiegraffpwr. Click here or use code JED for $10 off your first order of Modballs.Learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Highlights:0:00 Welcome to the Modballs booth1:50 Getting into CrossFit4:05 Nick’s standards to achieve Rookie of the Year7:20 TYR Wodapalooza vs CrossFit Games8:35 How to love the burn10:33 Nick’s 2023 goals11:32 Becoming a CrossFit affiliate owner15:01 Rocking the crop top16:22 Nick’s three foundationsQuotes: “It took seven years before I was able to make it to the CrossFit Games; and it’s been a grind ever since.” (2:48)“It’s really kind of what’s in between the ears and the story you tell yourself every day when you get to the gym.” (4:25)“You always build it up in your head that it’s gonna be worse than it actually is.” (8:58)“I want to podium at the games this year.” (10:36)Nick’s Three Daily Foundations For SuccessHold myself to a higher standardDiscipline in my routineBe a good personThis episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s,  Rhone, Modballs, 18A Fitness & Compass Workforce Solutions
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Mar 20, 2023 • 24min

Jumping In on The Banking Crisis with Sultan Meghji - First Chief Innovation Officer at FDIC

Is the banking system in America collapsing? The recent closure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, combined with the loss of confidence and sale of Credit Suisse has sent shockwaves through the global financial system. Fran Racioppi brings back Episode 91 guest and former Chief Innovation Officer at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Sultan Meghji, to answer the questions we are all asking: why are banks failing? Should we be concerned about our money? Are taxpayers footing the bill? When should we worry? Learn more about Sultan Meghji on LinkedIn and Twitter @sultanmeghji.Check out The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video version on YouTube.Highlights:-0:00 Welcome back to The Jedburgh Podcast -1:51 Don’t worry about your checking account-4:26 The banking crisis interest rates explained-6:37 Mortgage backed securities and the changes since the 2008 financial crisis-8:14 The failure at Credit Suisse-9:48 The role of the FDIC-14:10 Are taxpayers footing the bill?-15:32 What will cause a run on the banking system?-17:45 Why Sultan only fears defaulting on the debt ceilingQuotes:-”Don’t worry about your checking account….Don’t stress about it. It doesn’t matter if it has $1 in it or a billion dollars in it.” (2:02)-”Having the single largest increase in federal reserve interest rates in human history has caused a tremendous imbalance in a subset of the banks in the United States.” (3:15)-”We don’t have a banking crisis. We have a psychological issue right now.” (3:43) -”You can trace the balance sheet problems for Silicon Valley Bank directly back to the increase in Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.” (6:27)-”When the US Government took it over, it just took them a few days to reboot the computer.”   (11:42)-”You should have money in one of the big systemically important banks. You should have money in a credit union. And you should have money in a midsize regional or community bank.” (12:57)-”Literally the only thing that I would ever worry about…is if somehow the US defaulted on the debt ceiling.” (17:45)This episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s, Compass Workforce Solutions, 18A Fitness
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Mar 16, 2023 • 52min

#095: Mastery Development & NESTRE -2x NFL Pro Bowl Tight End Julius Thomas (TYR Wodapalooza 2023 Series)

Whole health requires a balance of physical, mental, and emotional strength; but which of these buckets do we focus on the most? In this Saturday sunset conversation live from TYR Wodapalooza,  Fran Racioppi and Jessie Graff sit down with 2-time NFL Pro Bowl Tight End Julius Thomas to talk about his journey from the football field to entrepreneurship to a PhD in Psychology.Julius shares his three buckets of wellness along with his Five Keys to Success: Commitment, Discipline, Guidance, Quality of Support and Resilience. He shares the importance of training your brain just like we train our bodies for elite performance; and how his new app NESTRE Health and Performance is improving the cognitive capability of leaders at every age. Julius also discusses his journey in building Mastery Development where he coaches others to follow their dreams and take action no matter the challenge.Follow Julius Thomas on Instagram at Julius_Thomas and on LinkedIn.Follow Jessie Graff on Instagram and Facebook @jessiegraffpwr. Click here or use code JED for $10 off your first order of Modballs.Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Highlights:0:00 Welcome to Wodapalooza4:06 Why elite performers seek “mastery” of their craft10:10 Working hard to go from college basketball to the NFL17:45 Transitioning from elite performance to being a novice20:25 Balancing physical, mental and emotional strength25:48 Training the brain at NESTRE36:03 Five keys to success41:18 Julius’s three daily foundations Quotes: “That’s what a lot of high performing people have in common. They’re trying to master what they do.” (5:40)“I just don’t like to fail.” (6:35)“Sometimes you gotta get laughed at to get to where you’re going.” (12:18)“The better you get at one thing, the harder it is to be a beginner at another thing.” (17:02) “The climb from novice to master; you’ve got to pay the dues all over again.” (18:39)“If we don’t have whole health we’re not showing up as the best version we can possibly be.” (23:44)“We want to give people access to tools that are gonna help them better understand the way their mind works.” (29:55)“Give your miracles a chance to happen.” (45:15)Julius’s Three Daily Foundations For SuccessDream big in the morningNever make excusesDon’t procrastinateThis episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s,  Rhone, Modballs, 18A Fitness & Compass Workforce Solutions
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Mar 9, 2023 • 37min

#094: Shaylin Laure - Wodapalooza 2023 Women's Rx Champion & 2x World's Fittest Law Enforcement Officer (TYR Wodapalooza 2023 Series)

What does it take to become the World’s Fittest law Enforcement Officer…twice? What about the World’s Fittest Veteran? An FBI Agent? Or the first female to win the Honor Graduate award at the US Army Infantry Officer Basic Course under a single standard for men and women. Fran Racioppi and Jessie Graff sit down with Shaylin Laure for a Wodapalooza 2023 conversation on overcoming stereotypes and resistance from superiors who didn’t believe women could keep up with men. In this Day 2 conversation Shaylin also lays out her plans for the CrossFit Games and explains how she intended to win the Women’s Rx…which she did! Follow Shaylin on IG at Shaylin_Laure.Follow Jessie on Instagram and FB @jessiegraffpwr. Click here or use code JED for $10 off your first order of Modballs.Read the full episode transcription here and learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Highlights:0:00 Competing in Women’s Rx at Wodapalooza 20236:13 Gaining perspective on training and winning9:18 Why start CrossFit11:01 Joining the Infantry as a woman14:33 Bridging the gender divide in the US Army Infantry22:23 Jessie Graff on overcoming the gender gap in sports24:32 Finding the balance between training, nutrition and law enforcement28:30 Using Modballs in trainingQuotes: “My job puts into perspective competing.” (6:13)“Making it to the games is not the win this year. Winning the games is the win.” (8:54)“You want to have a purpose when you’re in the gym because it’s gonna make your workout so much more productive.” (10:39)“When I said Infantry he just laughed. There were no words.” (15:42)“No one cares if you’re a male or a female. You either meet that standard or you don’t.” (18:59)“I just have to be more disciplined, and dedicated and scientific about all of my training.” (23:07)“Modballs are a Godsend. They are clean fuel. They have phenomenal ingredients but it tastes like a candybar.” (28:30)Shaylin’s Three Daily Foundations For SuccessHave  funTell people you love themLove what your doingThis episode is brought to you by Jersey Mike’s,  Rhone, Modballs, 18A Fitness & Compass Workforce Solutions

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