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Ethiopian Adoptees | Unapologetically Unfiltered
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Hey hey hey! This quick episode is an introduction to the podcast and a little bit about me. I try to answer some questions you might have... Like "who the heck is this girl?", "what is this podcast about?", and "what can I expect moving forward?". Although this episode consists only of me talking to myself (haha), most of the future episodes will include a guest! I am so excited to go on this journey with all of you! xoxo - Lidet

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