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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Shelli-Ann McKenzie.

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Purpose of the Interview

The interview focuses on advocating for healthcare professionals, addressing the challenges they face, and introducing Shelli-Ann McKenzie’s nonprofit organization, Help for Healthcare Professionals (HCPP). The goal is to highlight burnout, financial struggles, and systemic issues in healthcare while promoting programs that support mental wellness, financial literacy, and career development.

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Key Takeaways

1. Healthcare Workforce Challenges

   • Nurses and healthcare professionals face high stress, burnout, and long hours, leading to workforce shortages.
   • Many professionals struggle financially—24% live in poverty.
   • Lack of professors in nursing schools limits the number of students entering the profession.

2. Understanding Nursing Roles

   • Nursing includes multiple levels:
     • Registered Nurse (RN): Associate or bachelor’s degree.
     • Advanced Practice Nurses: Master’s level (e.g., Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator).
     • Doctorate Level: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or PhD.
   • Nurse practitioners often function as an extension of physicians, providing quality care.

3. Respect and Recognition

   • Nurses provide more direct care than any other health profession but often lack recognition.
   • Advocacy is key to ensuring nurses can practice at the highest level and improve access to care.

4. Why HCPP Was Founded

   • Born out of COVID-19 crisis and Shelli-Ann’s personal experience with burnout.
   • Mission: Provide mental health referrals, financial assistance (gift cards, gas), and professional development.
   • Programs include:
     • Financial literacy workshops
     • Entrepreneurship training for healthcare professionals
     • Scholarships and internships for aspiring professionals

5. Youth Med Program

   • Targets ages 13–20 to build a healthcare workforce pipeline.
   • Offers hands-on training, CPR certification, exposure to neurosurgeons, and mentorship.
   • Tuition-free and designed to scale nationally.

6. Funding and Community Support

   • HCPP is a nurse-owned nonprofit, funded by federal grants and donations.
   • Annual event: Night of Grand and Gratitude—a charity awards dinner to raise funds for programs.

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Notable Quotes

• “No one else was coming to save us—so I created HCPP.”
• “24% of healthcare professionals live in poverty.”
• “If we don’t have enough professors, we cap nursing students—it’s cyclical.”
• “The most rewarding part of nursing is showing up for people in their most vulnerable moments.”
• “Every dollar we raise fuels education programs like Youth Med—strategic investment in the future of healthcare.”

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Shelli-Ann McKenzie.

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Purpose of the Interview

The interview focuses on advocating for healthcare professionals, addressing the challenges they face, and introducing Shelli-Ann McKenzie’s nonprofit organization, Help for Healthcare Professionals (HCPP). The goal is to highlight burnout, financial struggles, and systemic issues in healthcare while promoting programs that support mental wellness, financial literacy, and career development.

---

Key Takeaways

1. Healthcare Workforce Challenges

   • Nurses and healthcare professionals face high stress, burnout, and long hours, leading to workforce shortages.
   • Many professionals struggle financially—24% live in poverty.
   • Lack of professors in nursing schools limits the number of students entering the profession.

2. Understanding Nursing Roles

   • Nursing includes multiple levels:
     • Registered Nurse (RN): Associate or bachelor’s degree.
     • Advanced Practice Nurses: Master’s level (e.g., Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator).
     • Doctorate Level: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or PhD.
   • Nurse practitioners often function as an extension of physicians, providing quality care.

3. Respect and Recognition

   • Nurses provide more direct care than any other health profession but often lack recognition.
   • Advocacy is key to ensuring nurses can practice at the highest level and improve access to care.

4. Why HCPP Was Founded

   • Born out of COVID-19 crisis and Shelli-Ann’s personal experience with burnout.
   • Mission: Provide mental health referrals, financial assistance (gift cards, gas), and professional development.
   • Programs include:
     • Financial literacy workshops
     • Entrepreneurship training for healthcare professionals
     • Scholarships and internships for aspiring professionals

5. Youth Med Program

   • Targets ages 13–20 to build a healthcare workforce pipeline.
   • Offers hands-on training, CPR certification, exposure to neurosurgeons, and mentorship.
   • Tuition-free and designed to scale nationally.

6. Funding and Community Support

   • HCPP is a nurse-owned nonprofit, funded by federal grants and donations.
   • Annual event: Night of Grand and Gratitude—a charity awards dinner to raise funds for programs.

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Notable Quotes

• “No one else was coming to save us—so I created HCPP.”
• “24% of healthcare professionals live in poverty.”
• “If we don’t have enough professors, we cap nursing students—it’s cyclical.”
• “The most rewarding part of nursing is showing up for people in their most vulnerable moments.”
• “Every dollar we raise fuels education programs like Youth Med—strategic investment in the future of healthcare.”

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cathy Yoder

Known as the Queen of Air Fryers—a mother of eight whose air‑fryer passion turned into a thriving social‑media‑driven business. Cathy explains how she learned to master air fryers, built a YouTube channel with massive growth, developed ebooks and cookbooks, and built a business through authenticity and service-oriented content. The conversation blends cooking education, digital‑branding lessons, entrepreneurship, and personal purpose. 

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PURPOSE OF THE INTERVIEW 1. Educate Viewers About Air Fryers

Cathy breaks down what an air fryer is, how it works, how to choose one, and common mistakes. 

2. Highlight How Social Media Can Build a Business

Rushion explores how she grew from a blogger to a YouTube creator with hundreds of thousands of followers and multiple revenue streams. 

3. Inspire Entrepreneurs to Pursue Authentic Branding

Cathy’s journey shows how consistency, authenticity, and audience connection can turn a simple idea into a successful brand. 

4. Illustrate the Emotional Impact of Serving an Audience

Her stories of widowers, overwhelmed parents, and new cooks show how content can genuinely empower people. 

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KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Air Fryers Are Mini Convection Ovens

They cook faster, often require no preheat, and can grill, bake, roast, and more—but not everything (like wet batters or funnel cakes).

2. All Air Fryers Are Not Equal

Cathy stresses choosing 6‑quart, ~1700‑watt models and avoiding units that are too small or underpowered. Size and wattage matter more than brand. 

3. Her Content Strategy Was Data‑Driven

Initial uploads in various recipe categories revealed that air‑fryer recipes consistently outperformed, so she went all‑in on that niche. 

4. YouTube Growth Takes Time

Her first monetization check was $1.36, rising to $146, then $300, then to $8,000–$9,000/month by the time she reached 100,000 subscribers. 

5. She Generates Multiple Revenue Streams

• YouTube AdSense
• Amazon affiliate links
• E‑books (first launch made $15,000 in a weekend)
• Physical cookbooks (first batch of 500 sold out immediately) 

6. Authenticity Builds Trust

She films mistakes, includes her kids’ real reactions (including spitting out bad food), and refuses to promote products she doesn’t believe in. 

7. Listen to Your Audience

Comments guided her content direction (like dropping background music, creating cookbooks, responding to questions). Audience feedback = brand refinement. 

8. Digital Marketing Tip: Serve People, Not Algorithms

She emphasizes helping overwhelmed home cooks first—consistent service leads to trust, community, and natural growth. 

9. Emotional Impact Matters

Her biggest motivators are heartfelt messages, especially widowers learning to cook for the first time because of her tutorials. 

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NOTABLE QUOTES FROM THE INTERVIEW On Air Fryers & Cooking

• “All air fryers are not created equal.” 
• “If you can grill it or bake it, you can usually air‑fry it.” 
• “Buying too small can make you c

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning!

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cathy Yoder

Known as the Queen of Air Fryers—a mother of eight whose air‑fryer passion turned into a thriving social‑media‑driven business. Cathy explains how she learned to master air fryers, built a YouTube channel with massive growth, developed ebooks and cookbooks, and built a business through authenticity and service-oriented content. The conversation blends cooking education, digital‑branding lessons, entrepreneurship, and personal purpose. 

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PURPOSE OF THE INTERVIEW 1. Educate Viewers About Air Fryers

Cathy breaks down what an air fryer is, how it works, how to choose one, and common mistakes. 

2. Highlight How Social Media Can Build a Business

Rushion explores how she grew from a blogger to a YouTube creator with hundreds of thousands of followers and multiple revenue streams. 

3. Inspire Entrepreneurs to Pursue Authentic Branding

Cathy’s journey shows how consistency, authenticity, and audience connection can turn a simple idea into a successful brand. 

4. Illustrate the Emotional Impact of Serving an Audience

Her stories of widowers, overwhelmed parents, and new cooks show how content can genuinely empower people. 

---

KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Air Fryers Are Mini Convection Ovens

They cook faster, often require no preheat, and can grill, bake, roast, and more—but not everything (like wet batters or funnel cakes).

2. All Air Fryers Are Not Equal

Cathy stresses choosing 6‑quart, ~1700‑watt models and avoiding units that are too small or underpowered. Size and wattage matter more than brand. 

3. Her Content Strategy Was Data‑Driven

Initial uploads in various recipe categories revealed that air‑fryer recipes consistently outperformed, so she went all‑in on that niche. 

4. YouTube Growth Takes Time

Her first monetization check was $1.36, rising to $146, then $300, then to $8,000–$9,000/month by the time she reached 100,000 subscribers. 

5. She Generates Multiple Revenue Streams

• YouTube AdSense
• Amazon affiliate links
• E‑books (first launch made $15,000 in a weekend)
• Physical cookbooks (first batch of 500 sold out immediately) 

6. Authenticity Builds Trust

She films mistakes, includes her kids’ real reactions (including spitting out bad food), and refuses to promote products she doesn’t believe in. 

7. Listen to Your Audience

Comments guided her content direction (like dropping background music, creating cookbooks, responding to questions). Audience feedback = brand refinement. 

8. Digital Marketing Tip: Serve People, Not Algorithms

She emphasizes helping overwhelmed home cooks first—consistent service leads to trust, community, and natural growth. 

9. Emotional Impact Matters

Her biggest motivators are heartfelt messages, especially widowers learning to cook for the first time because of her tutorials. 

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NOTABLE QUOTES FROM THE INTERVIEW On Air Fryers & Cooking

• “All air fryers are not created equal.” 
• “If you can grill it or bake it, you can usually air‑fry it.” 
• “Buying too small can make you c

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning!

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cathy Yoder

Known as the Queen of Air Fryers—a mother of eight whose air‑fryer passion turned into a thriving social‑media‑driven business. Cathy explains how she learned to master air fryers, built a YouTube channel with massive growth, developed ebooks and cookbooks, and built a business through authenticity and service-oriented content. The conversation blends cooking education, digital‑branding lessons, entrepreneurship, and personal purpose. 

---

PURPOSE OF THE INTERVIEW 1. Educate Viewers About Air Fryers

Cathy breaks down what an air fryer is, how it works, how to choose one, and common mistakes. 

2. Highlight How Social Media Can Build a Business

Rushion explores how she grew from a blogger to a YouTube creator with hundreds of thousands of followers and multiple revenue streams. 

3. Inspire Entrepreneurs to Pursue Authentic Branding

Cathy’s journey shows how consistency, authenticity, and audience connection can turn a simple idea into a successful brand. 

4. Illustrate the Emotional Impact of Serving an Audience

Her stories of widowers, overwhelmed parents, and new cooks show how content can genuinely empower people. 

---

KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Air Fryers Are Mini Convection Ovens

They cook faster, often require no preheat, and can grill, bake, roast, and more—but not everything (like wet batters or funnel cakes).

2. All Air Fryers Are Not Equal

Cathy stresses choosing 6‑quart, ~1700‑watt models and avoiding units that are too small or underpowered. Size and wattage matter more than brand. 

3. Her Content Strategy Was Data‑Driven

Initial uploads in various recipe categories revealed that air‑fryer recipes consistently outperformed, so she went all‑in on that niche. 

4. YouTube Growth Takes Time

Her first monetization check was $1.36, rising to $146, then $300, then to $8,000–$9,000/month by the time she reached 100,000 subscribers. 

5. She Generates Multiple Revenue Streams

• YouTube AdSense
• Amazon affiliate links
• E‑books (first launch made $15,000 in a weekend)
• Physical cookbooks (first batch of 500 sold out immediately) 

6. Authenticity Builds Trust

She films mistakes, includes her kids’ real reactions (including spitting out bad food), and refuses to promote products she doesn’t believe in. 

7. Listen to Your Audience

Comments guided her content direction (like dropping background music, creating cookbooks, responding to questions). Audience feedback = brand refinement. 

8. Digital Marketing Tip: Serve People, Not Algorithms

She emphasizes helping overwhelmed home cooks first—consistent service leads to trust, community, and natural growth. 

9. Emotional Impact Matters

Her biggest motivators are heartfelt messages, especially widowers learning to cook for the first time because of her tutorials. 

---

NOTABLE QUOTES FROM THE INTERVIEW On Air Fryers & Cooking

• “All air fryers are not created equal.” 
• “If you can grill it or bake it, you can usually air‑fry it.” 
• “Buying too small can make you c

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning!

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Katrina Fitten.

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Purpose of the Interview

The interview aims to educate entrepreneurs—especially women business owners—on how to secure funding responsibly, avoid scams, and develop a strategic financial plan. It also highlights Katrina Fitten’s expertise as CEO/CFO of New Day for You Financial and her mission to help startups and small businesses access capital.

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Key Takeaways

1. Funding Opportunities & Qualifications

   • Katrina helps women business owners secure up to $100,000 in 100 days or less, with same-day approval and next-day funding.
   • Basic qualifications include:
     • Credit score of 680+
     • Existing credit lines (at least $10,000)
     • A clear business mission and low-risk profile.

2. Avoiding Scams

   • Beware of unsolicited emails/texts promising easy money.
   • Do your homework:
     • Check companies on Better Business Bureau (BBB).
     • Look for testimonials and partnerships with reputable banks (e.g., Chase, American Express).
   • Never share sensitive information without verifying legitimacy.

3. Importance of a Business Plan

   • Funding is not free money—you need a strategic plan.
   • Katrina calls it a “money mission”: know exactly how funds will be deployed.
   • Without a plan, money disappears quickly, leading to debt and bad credit.

4. Family & Friends Lending

   • Treat personal loans like business loans:
     • Have written agreements with terms, repayment schedule, and penalties.
     • Decide upfront if it’s a gift or a loan.

5. Services Offered by New Day for You Financial

   • SBA loans, equipment loans, purchase order financing.
   • Lines of credit and 0% interest credit cards (18–21 months).
   • Credit card stacking for higher funding amounts.
   • Credit restoration referrals for those with poor credit.

6. Success Story

   • Example: A tax accountant secured $160,000 in less than a week due to strong credit, revenue history, and a solid business plan.

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Notable Quotes

• “If you don’t have a plan for your money, your money will have a plan—and you’ll look up and it’s gone.”
• “We don’t want to be out here racking up good debt and then you’re not going to be responsible.”
• “You have to vet companies. Go to BBB, Google them, and check their credibility.”
• “If I give you money, I decide—is it a gift or a loan? There are rules to borrowing money.”
• “We say if you don’t get anything, we don’t get paid.”

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#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning!

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Katrina Fitten.

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Purpose of the Interview

The interview aims to educate entrepreneurs—especially women business owners—on how to secure funding responsibly, avoid scams, and develop a strategic financial plan. It also highlights Katrina Fitten’s expertise as CEO/CFO of New Day for You Financial and her mission to help startups and small businesses access capital.

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Key Takeaways

1. Funding Opportunities & Qualifications

   • Katrina helps women business owners secure up to $100,000 in 100 days or less, with same-day approval and next-day funding.
   • Basic qualifications include:
     • Credit score of 680+
     • Existing credit lines (at least $10,000)
     • A clear business mission and low-risk profile.

2. Avoiding Scams

   • Beware of unsolicited emails/texts promising easy money.
   • Do your homework:
     • Check companies on Better Business Bureau (BBB).
     • Look for testimonials and partnerships with reputable banks (e.g., Chase, American Express).
   • Never share sensitive information without verifying legitimacy.

3. Importance of a Business Plan

   • Funding is not free money—you need a strategic plan.
   • Katrina calls it a “money mission”: know exactly how funds will be deployed.
   • Without a plan, money disappears quickly, leading to debt and bad credit.

4. Family & Friends Lending

   • Treat personal loans like business loans:
     • Have written agreements with terms, repayment schedule, and penalties.
     • Decide upfront if it’s a gift or a loan.

5. Services Offered by New Day for You Financial

   • SBA loans, equipment loans, purchase order financing.
   • Lines of credit and 0% interest credit cards (18–21 months).
   • Credit card stacking for higher funding amounts.
   • Credit restoration referrals for those with poor credit.

6. Success Story

   • Example: A tax accountant secured $160,000 in less than a week due to strong credit, revenue history, and a solid business plan.

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Notable Quotes

• “If you don’t have a plan for your money, your money will have a plan—and you’ll look up and it’s gone.”
• “We don’t want to be out here racking up good debt and then you’re not going to be responsible.”
• “You have to vet companies. Go to BBB, Google them, and check their credibility.”
• “If I give you money, I decide—is it a gift or a loan? There are rules to borrowing money.”
• “We say if you don’t get anything, we don’t get paid.”

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#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

Steve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning!

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Katrina Fitten.

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Purpose of the Interview

The interview aims to educate entrepreneurs—especially women business owners—on how to secure funding responsibly, avoid scams, and develop a strategic financial plan. It also highlights Katrina Fitten’s expertise as CEO/CFO of New Day for You Financial and her mission to help startups and small businesses access capital.

---

Key Takeaways

1. Funding Opportunities & Qualifications

   • Katrina helps women business owners secure up to $100,000 in 100 days or less, with same-day approval and next-day funding.
   • Basic qualifications include:
     • Credit score of 680+
     • Existing credit lines (at least $10,000)
     • A clear business mission and low-risk profile.

2. Avoiding Scams

   • Beware of unsolicited emails/texts promising easy money.
   • Do your homework:
     • Check companies on Better Business Bureau (BBB).
     • Look for testimonials and partnerships with reputable banks (e.g., Chase, American Express).
   • Never share sensitive information without verifying legitimacy.

3. Importance of a Business Plan

   • Funding is not free money—you need a strategic plan.
   • Katrina calls it a “money mission”: know exactly how funds will be deployed.
   • Without a plan, money disappears quickly, leading to debt and bad credit.

4. Family & Friends Lending

   • Treat personal loans like business loans:
     • Have written agreements with terms, repayment schedule, and penalties.
     • Decide upfront if it’s a gift or a loan.

5. Services Offered by New Day for You Financial

   • SBA loans, equipment loans, purchase order financing.
   • Lines of credit and 0% interest credit cards (18–21 months).
   • Credit card stacking for higher funding amounts.
   • Credit restoration referrals for those with poor credit.

6. Success Story

   • Example: A tax accountant secured $160,000 in less than a week due to strong credit, revenue history, and a solid business plan.

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Notable Quotes

• “If you don’t have a plan for your money, your money will have a plan—and you’ll look up and it’s gone.”
• “We don’t want to be out here racking up good debt and then you’re not going to be responsible.”
• “You have to vet companies. Go to BBB, Google them, and check their credibility.”
• “If I give you money, I decide—is it a gift or a loan? There are rules to borrowing money.”
• “We say if you don’t get anything, we don’t get paid.”

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#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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