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All right, get ready because we're going to take a deep dive into the life of Patricia Bright.

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Oh, yeah.

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We've got her interview from the Diary of a CEO podcast.

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Okay.

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And let me tell you, this woman, her story is incredible.

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Yeah.

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It's anything but ordinary.

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Yeah.

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We're talking about everything from her Nigerian roots to becoming a YouTube star, to entrepreneurship, and all the challenges that come with being a successful woman.

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So we're covering it all.

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It's pretty remarkable, you know, how much our early experiences really shape who we become.

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Right.

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And, you know, Patricia talks about her Nigerian upbringing and she calls it this Nigerian cauldron that really just ignited her drive and her passion.

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It's more than just hard work, though, isn't it?

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It's like this ingrained resourcefulness.

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You know, I keep thinking about that anecdote where she talked about her mom taking her and her sister to clean offices at 5 a.m. before school.

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Oh, wow.

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I mean, 5 a.m.

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That just stuck with me.

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It's a testament to her mom's work ethic.

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Absolutely.

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But it also kind of shows something a little bit deeper about their culture, you know, this figure it out attitude, this sense of hustle that's just kind of woven into their DNA.

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It's fascinating.

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It makes you wonder how those early experiences, you know, the values that are instilled at such a young age,

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really shape how we all view work and opportunities.

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For sure.

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I mean, and Patricia's story takes this intense turn when she starts talking about her father's deportation, which is only six years old.

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I mean, deportation is traumatic for anyone, especially a child that young.

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Absolutely.

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And it's clear that this event, you know, had a really profound impact on Patricia, shaping her views on safety, on security, and even just fueling her drive to succeed.

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It's she took that early instability and used it to create the secure future for herself.

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Right.

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Exactly.

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And then there's this fascinating pivot that she makes in university.

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She starts with fashion marketing at Manchester Metropolitan University, but then she switches over to accounting and finance.

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So on the surface, it just seems like a practical decision.

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The fashion industry, it's not known for being financially stable.

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But what's interesting is how this, this practical choice actually ended up laying the groundwork for her future success.

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It's like,

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you know, you set off on one path and then you find this hidden doorway that leads you somewhere completely unexpected.

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And that kind of seems to be a recurring theme with Patricia, especially when you look at how she got into the world of YouTube.

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She started it as a hobby.

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A way to just connect with people online after having a friendship fall out of university.

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It's incredible, though.

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What's impressive is her commitment to it.

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She uploaded videos every single weekend for four years before she made any money from it.

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Oh, wow.

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That takes serious dedication, especially in a world that is obsessed with instant gratification.

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You know.

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It's amazing.

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She's like the tortoise in the race.

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Slow and steady wins the race.

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That's it.

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But then with that success comes a whole new set of challenges.

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Oh, yeah.

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Especially for a female influencer.

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For sure.

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Patricia talks about, you know, facing these double standards and feeling this pressure to downplay her achievements to stay humble.

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Yeah, it's a valid point, you know.

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Mm-hmm.

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She uses the examples of Ben Francis who founded Gymshark.

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And Grace Beverly who founded Tala to kind of highlight the discrepancy.

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If a man talks about his accomplishments, it's seen as inspiring.

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But if a woman does the same thing, it's perceived as bragging or boastful.

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Oh, it's so frustrating.

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This unspoken pressure that women face to minimize their success.

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Just to kind of avoid judgment.

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It makes you wonder, like, are we seeing similar double standards in our own fields?

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Oh, absolutely.

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And how does that impact what we choose to share?

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Both online and offline.

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It's an important question.

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It is for all of us to consider.

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And then we see Patricia channeling all of this experience into something really remarkable.

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This platform called The Break that's dedicated to empowering women financially.

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It's a brilliant move, especially when you think about her own, you know, struggles with managing money earlier in her career.

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She was really open about her financial recklessness.

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Mm-hmm.

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Even got into trouble with taxes at one point.

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It speaks volumes about her growth, though, and her willingness to learn from her mistakes.

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It really does.

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What's fascinating is that the platform's success, you know, 20,000 downloads of a simple budgeting spreadsheet in two weeks proves that there's this huge demand for accessible financial education.

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Particularly among women.

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It's amazing how she's turned her financial journey, both the highs and the lows, into the

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source of knowledge and empowerment for other women.

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Oh, sure.

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It really highlights the power of being vulnerable and sharing your experiences.

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Even the messy ones.

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It makes such a difference.

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It does.

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It does.

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And speaking of authenticity, you know, Patricia is very candid about the challenges of building this successful career while also navigating a long-term relationship with your husband, Mike.

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Working together, raising kids.

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It's a delicate balancing act.

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It is, for sure.

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But they seem to have found a rhythm, though.

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It took some trial and error.

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You know, she mentioned the need for clear boundaries and separate workspaces to avoid conflict.

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When you're both so passionate about the same things.

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Especially when you're working on the same thing.

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Yeah, those boundaries are crucial.

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It's so easy for work to bleed into your personal life when you're in that kind of environment.

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You know, having those designated spaces physically and mentally helps protect the relationship.

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It's not all about work.

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And I thought it was so interesting how they both talked about the positive impact their children have had on their work-life balance.

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You'd think having kids would make things more chaotic.

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But it seems like for them, it brought this sense of structure.

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It's almost counterintuitive, isn't it?

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But it makes sense.

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When you think about it, having children really forces you to prioritize.

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To be more intentional with your time.

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And in their case, it seems like it created this natural rhythm that actually benefits both their work-life and their family life.

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It's a good reminder that sometimes the things that we perceive as challenges can actually bring unexpected gifts.

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And speaking of unexpected turns, Patricia also shared this deeply unsettling experience she had with a cyber stalker for three years.

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Oh, gosh.

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It's a chilling reminder of just the darker side of online visibility.

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She bravely detailed the stalker's behavior, messaging her across different platforms, contacting her family members, even showing up at a meet-and-greet.

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Oh, that's terrifying.

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It really makes you think about the trade-offs of putting yourself out there in such a public way.

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For sure.

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And how do we balance this desire for connection and community online with the potential risks of overexposure?

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It's a tough question.

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It is a tough question.

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There are no easy answers.

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No easy answers.

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This deep dive into Patricia's life is already proving to be an eye-opener.

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I mean, we've seen the power of cultural influence, the ability to turn setbacks into fuel for success, the importance of consistency.

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And the courage to be authentic, even when you face those societal pressures.

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It's really inspiring.

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But we're just scratching the surface here.

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Yeah, we've got a lot more to uncover.

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We'll be back to explore more of Patricia's journey.

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So stick with us.

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This is good.

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You know, it's amazing how Patricia can just like navigate the complexities of online life.

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We were talking about the cyber stalking.

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That was scary.

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Like that's a real reminder of the potential downsides of being so visible online.

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It really makes you think twice about how much you want to share.

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You know, Patricia even mentioned that she pulled back a bit.

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And was a lot more cautious about what she was sharing about her personal life after that experience.

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I get it.

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It is a tough balance.

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Wanting to connect with your audience.

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But also protect yourself.

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It's like walking a tightrope.

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You know, you're constantly looking for that sweet spot between being engaged and being safe.

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But then again, you know, Patricia has always been about balance.

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I mean, think about how she built this incredible career.

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While maintaining a strong relationship with her husband, Mike.

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Working together, raising kids.

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That's not easy.

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Not easy at all.

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That's a lot.

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It is a juggling act.

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It is.

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But they seem to have figured out what works for them.

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They do.

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She really emphasized those clear boundaries.

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And having those separate work spaces.

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Especially when you're both passionate about the same things.

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Yeah, I think those boundaries are crucial, you know.

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It's just too easy for work to take over everything.

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When you're in that kind of environment.

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Having those designated spaces physically and mentally.

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Just helps protect the relationship from being all about work.

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All the time.

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And you know, it's not just about avoiding conflict.

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It's about preserving those moments of connection.

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And relaxation.

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It was interesting to hear them talk about the positive impact.

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That their children have had on their work-life balance.

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Interesting.

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You'd think that having kids would just make things more chaotic.

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But for them.

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It seems like it brought some structure.

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It does seem kind of counterintuitive, doesn't it?

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It does.

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But when you think about it, having kids forces you to prioritize things.

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You know, you got to be intentional with your time.

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And for Patricia and Mike, it seems like that created a rhythm for them.

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That benefits both their work-life.

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And their family life.

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It's good.

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It's a good reminder that sometimes the things we think or challenges actually end up being unexpected gifts.

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It's true.

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In our lives.

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Speaking of gifts.

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Yeah.

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Patricia's platform, The Break, seems to be just that.

269
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It is, yeah.

270
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It's like this gift that she's giving to other women.

271
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Absolutely.

272
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You know, demystifying finance.

273
00:10:27,120 --> 00:10:27,560
Yes.

274
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Empowering them to take control of their money.

275
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I mean, it's such a needed thing.

276
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Mm-hmm.

277
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Do you remember that budgeting spreadsheet she mentioned?

278
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I do, yeah.

279
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Downloaded like over 20,000 times in just two weeks.

280
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That's amazing.

281
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That's incredible.

282
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It just shows you how much people are like craving this information.

283
00:10:45,640 --> 00:10:46,200
Yeah.

284
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Especially when it's, you know, presented in a way that's easy to understand.

285
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I mean.

286
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Interesting and engaging.

287
00:10:51,760 --> 00:10:54,600
It's not just about, you know, managing your money.

288
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No, it's not.

289
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It's about that feeling of confidence and freedom.

290
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That comes with really understanding your finances.

291
00:11:00,560 --> 00:11:01,200
Exactly.

292
00:11:01,240 --> 00:11:02,680
Making informed decisions.

293
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That's the key.

294
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It's about feeling empowered to create the life you want.

295
00:11:07,360 --> 00:11:07,960
Yes.

296
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On your own terms.

297
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Yeah.

298
00:11:09,760 --> 00:11:15,000
And it's interesting how her own experiences with money have informed this project.

299
00:11:15,040 --> 00:11:15,400
Right.

300
00:11:15,440 --> 00:11:17,920
She's talked about her financial recklessness before.

301
00:11:17,960 --> 00:11:18,200
Mm-hmm.

302
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She's even gotten into trouble with taxes, you know.

303
00:11:20,720 --> 00:11:21,240
She has.

304
00:11:21,280 --> 00:11:24,080
It just goes to show that we all make mistakes.

305
00:11:24,080 --> 00:11:24,640
We do.

306
00:11:24,680 --> 00:11:26,720
Even those who seem to have it all figured out.

307
00:11:26,760 --> 00:11:27,280
Right.

308
00:11:27,320 --> 00:11:31,360
What's important is that we learn from those mistakes and use them to help others.

309
00:11:31,400 --> 00:11:34,720
And that's what makes her message so relatable and impactful.

310
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It really does.

311
00:11:35,800 --> 00:11:36,240
It does.

312
00:11:36,280 --> 00:11:39,440
That authenticity really resonates with people.

313
00:11:39,480 --> 00:11:40,960
And speaking of authenticity.

314
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Right.

315
00:11:41,560 --> 00:11:46,440
She's also been really candid about the challenges of being a successful woman.

316
00:11:46,480 --> 00:11:47,040
Yeah.

317
00:11:47,080 --> 00:11:49,880
You know, in this influencer space.

318
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Especially in that space.

319
00:11:51,480 --> 00:11:52,720
Especially in that space.

320
00:11:52,760 --> 00:11:53,360
It's tough.

321
00:11:53,360 --> 00:11:55,560
I remember how she talked about those double standards.

322
00:11:55,600 --> 00:11:57,480
The pressure to just stay humble.

323
00:11:57,520 --> 00:11:58,880
It's a constant battle.

324
00:11:58,920 --> 00:11:59,280
It is.

325
00:11:59,320 --> 00:12:02,560
She used those examples of Ben Francis from Jim Shirk.

326
00:12:02,600 --> 00:12:02,840
Right.

327
00:12:02,880 --> 00:12:04,560
And Grace Beverly from Tala.

328
00:12:04,600 --> 00:12:05,000
Yeah.

329
00:12:05,040 --> 00:12:06,600
To really illustrate that point.

330
00:12:06,640 --> 00:12:07,040
Right.

331
00:12:07,080 --> 00:12:09,000
A man celebrates his success.

332
00:12:09,040 --> 00:12:09,440
Mm-hmm.

333
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He's ambitious.

334
00:12:11,120 --> 00:12:12,120
He's driven.

335
00:12:12,160 --> 00:12:12,640
Right.

336
00:12:12,680 --> 00:12:14,280
A woman does the same thing.

337
00:12:14,320 --> 00:12:14,720
Yeah.

338
00:12:14,760 --> 00:12:17,560
And all of a sudden she's considered arrogant or boastful.

339
00:12:17,600 --> 00:12:19,000
It's so frustrating.

340
00:12:19,040 --> 00:12:19,400
It is.

341
00:12:19,440 --> 00:12:20,720
It's a frustrating reality.

342
00:12:20,760 --> 00:12:21,400
It is.

343
00:12:21,400 --> 00:12:25,320
It puts women in this impossible situation where they have to downplay their achievements.

344
00:12:25,360 --> 00:12:25,800
Right.

345
00:12:25,840 --> 00:12:27,440
Just to avoid judgment.

346
00:12:27,480 --> 00:12:28,560
It makes you wonder like.

347
00:12:28,600 --> 00:12:29,080
It does.

348
00:12:29,120 --> 00:12:33,240
How much we internalize these societal expectations.

349
00:12:33,280 --> 00:12:33,880
Yeah.

350
00:12:33,920 --> 00:12:35,320
Without realizing it.

351
00:12:35,360 --> 00:12:35,760
For sure.

352
00:12:35,800 --> 00:12:36,960
Do we hold ourselves back.

353
00:12:37,000 --> 00:12:37,480
Exactly.

354
00:12:37,520 --> 00:12:39,040
From celebrating our own wins.

355
00:12:39,080 --> 00:12:39,640
Yeah.

356
00:12:39,680 --> 00:12:41,200
Do we shy away from opportunities.

357
00:12:41,240 --> 00:12:41,560
Yeah.

358
00:12:41,600 --> 00:12:43,760
Because we're afraid of what people are going to think.

359
00:12:43,800 --> 00:12:45,120
That's a big one.

360
00:12:45,160 --> 00:12:45,760
Yeah.

361
00:12:45,800 --> 00:12:47,480
These are important questions to ask.

362
00:12:47,520 --> 00:12:48,240
Yeah, I hear.

363
00:12:48,280 --> 00:12:50,680
Because challenging these double standards.

364
00:12:50,720 --> 00:12:51,280
Yeah.

365
00:12:51,280 --> 00:12:53,040
Really starts with recognizing them.

366
00:12:53,080 --> 00:12:53,480
Absolutely.

367
00:12:53,520 --> 00:12:55,880
And then refusing to let them dictate our actions.

368
00:12:55,920 --> 00:12:56,120
Right.

369
00:12:56,160 --> 00:12:58,160
You have to take control of your own narrative.

370
00:12:58,200 --> 00:13:00,360
And Patricia's story is a powerful reminder of that.

371
00:13:00,400 --> 00:13:01,080
It is.

372
00:13:01,120 --> 00:13:03,080
You know, she's not afraid to own her success.

373
00:13:03,120 --> 00:13:03,560
Yeah.

374
00:13:03,600 --> 00:13:04,520
And to speak her truth.

375
00:13:04,560 --> 00:13:05,880
It's inspiring.

376
00:13:05,920 --> 00:13:06,520
It is.

377
00:13:06,560 --> 00:13:07,160
It really is.

378
00:13:07,200 --> 00:13:08,880
Even if it means going against the grain.

379
00:13:08,920 --> 00:13:09,520
Yeah.

380
00:13:09,560 --> 00:13:11,480
You know, it's about breaking down those barriers.

381
00:13:11,520 --> 00:13:11,920
It is.

382
00:13:11,960 --> 00:13:13,880
Not just for ourselves, but for all women.

383
00:13:13,920 --> 00:13:14,880
That's right.

384
00:13:14,920 --> 00:13:16,440
And Patricia's leading by example.

385
00:13:16,480 --> 00:13:17,200
She is.

386
00:13:17,240 --> 00:13:19,840
You know, showing us that we can be successful.

387
00:13:19,880 --> 00:13:20,520
Mm-hmm.

388
00:13:20,520 --> 00:13:21,440
And ambitious.

389
00:13:21,480 --> 00:13:21,920
Yeah.

390
00:13:21,960 --> 00:13:22,640
And authentic.

391
00:13:22,680 --> 00:13:23,120
Yeah.

392
00:13:23,160 --> 00:13:24,320
All at the same time.

393
00:13:24,360 --> 00:13:26,520
You don't have to pick just one.

394
00:13:26,560 --> 00:13:27,320
We don't.

395
00:13:27,360 --> 00:13:28,520
You can have it all.

396
00:13:28,560 --> 00:13:30,840
You know, one of the things that struck me about Patricia's story.

397
00:13:30,880 --> 00:13:31,640
Yeah.

398
00:13:31,680 --> 00:13:36,920
Is her incredible journey from those early mornings cleaning

399
00:13:36,960 --> 00:13:44,720
offices to building this, like, multi-faceted empire.

400
00:13:44,760 --> 00:13:45,560
It's amazing.

401
00:13:45,600 --> 00:13:46,480
It's incredible.

402
00:13:46,520 --> 00:13:46,880
It is.

403
00:13:46,920 --> 00:13:47,680
It's a testament.

404
00:13:47,720 --> 00:13:48,080
It is.

405
00:13:48,080 --> 00:13:50,720
To the power of hard work and resilience.

406
00:13:50,760 --> 00:13:53,480
And just never giving up on your dreams.

407
00:13:53,520 --> 00:13:55,680
It's not just about the destination either.

408
00:13:55,720 --> 00:13:55,920
Right?

409
00:13:55,960 --> 00:13:57,560
It's about the journey, you know.

410
00:13:57,600 --> 00:13:57,880
Mm-hmm.

411
00:13:57,920 --> 00:14:00,000
It's about the ups and downs, the lessons learned.

412
00:14:00,040 --> 00:14:01,920
Those are the things that shape you.

413
00:14:01,960 --> 00:14:02,520
They do.

414
00:14:02,560 --> 00:14:05,000
Those are the things that make you who you are.

415
00:14:05,040 --> 00:14:07,200
And Patricia's journey is far from over.

416
00:14:07,240 --> 00:14:08,040
Oh, yeah.

417
00:14:08,080 --> 00:14:09,440
I can't wait to see what she does next.

418
00:14:09,480 --> 00:14:09,880
Me too.

419
00:14:09,920 --> 00:14:10,920
She's a force.

420
00:14:10,960 --> 00:14:12,720
She is a force to be reckoned with.

421
00:14:12,760 --> 00:14:15,840
You know, Patricia's story's got so many different sides to it.

422
00:14:15,880 --> 00:14:16,240
It does.

423
00:14:16,240 --> 00:14:18,840
It's not just about her success as an entrepreneur.

424
00:14:18,880 --> 00:14:19,280
Right.

425
00:14:19,320 --> 00:14:24,400
But she's so dedicated to empowering others, especially women.

426
00:14:24,440 --> 00:14:24,960
Absolutely.

427
00:14:25,000 --> 00:14:28,440
Like, she's taken all her passions, you know, for beauty,

428
00:14:28,480 --> 00:14:30,560
for finance, for building community.

429
00:14:30,600 --> 00:14:30,960
Yeah.

430
00:14:31,000 --> 00:14:34,560
And just kind of woven them together into this incredible thing.

431
00:14:34,600 --> 00:14:39,080
It's a powerful reminder that we don't have to just choose one path.

432
00:14:39,120 --> 00:14:39,600
Right.

433
00:14:39,640 --> 00:14:44,600
You know, we can have all these different interests and weave them together

434
00:14:44,600 --> 00:14:46,960
to create something really, really special.

435
00:14:47,000 --> 00:14:47,440
Absolutely.

436
00:14:47,480 --> 00:14:51,320
And I think she's done a brilliant job of building a platform

437
00:14:51,360 --> 00:14:54,440
that goes way beyond a brand.

438
00:14:54,480 --> 00:14:54,840
Yeah.

439
00:14:54,880 --> 00:14:55,600
It's a movement.

440
00:14:55,640 --> 00:14:56,080
It is.

441
00:14:56,120 --> 00:14:59,800
It's a community of women who are there to support each other

442
00:14:59,840 --> 00:15:01,120
and uplift one another.

443
00:15:01,160 --> 00:15:03,200
And she does it all while saying true to herself.

444
00:15:03,240 --> 00:15:04,000
Yeah.

445
00:15:04,040 --> 00:15:05,560
Which is so refreshing to see.

446
00:15:05,600 --> 00:15:06,280
It is.

447
00:15:06,320 --> 00:15:09,040
You know, in a world that's so obsessed with perfection.

448
00:15:09,080 --> 00:15:09,560
Right.

449
00:15:09,600 --> 00:15:11,600
And this like flawless image.

450
00:15:11,640 --> 00:15:12,200
Totally.

451
00:15:12,200 --> 00:15:14,880
Patricia's willingness to be vulnerable.

452
00:15:14,920 --> 00:15:15,120
Yeah.

453
00:15:15,160 --> 00:15:17,720
To share her struggles and her triumphs.

454
00:15:17,760 --> 00:15:19,400
That's what makes her so relatable.

455
00:15:19,440 --> 00:15:19,720
It is.

456
00:15:19,760 --> 00:15:20,840
And so engaging.

457
00:15:20,880 --> 00:15:23,320
That authenticity, you know.

458
00:15:23,360 --> 00:15:24,680
That's what resonates with people.

459
00:15:24,720 --> 00:15:25,440
Absolutely.

460
00:15:25,480 --> 00:15:28,280
It reminds you that you don't have to have it all figured out

461
00:15:28,320 --> 00:15:29,280
to make a difference.

462
00:15:29,320 --> 00:15:30,320
You really don't.

463
00:15:30,360 --> 00:15:33,360
You can be successful and ambitious and still keep it real.

464
00:15:33,400 --> 00:15:33,720
Yeah.

465
00:15:33,760 --> 00:15:34,760
And show your flaws.

466
00:15:34,800 --> 00:15:35,720
Yeah, exactly.

467
00:15:35,760 --> 00:15:38,280
Remember when she talked about her work ethic early on?

468
00:15:38,320 --> 00:15:38,960
Oh, yeah.

469
00:15:38,960 --> 00:15:42,360
Cleaning offices with her mom at 5 a.m. before school.

470
00:15:42,400 --> 00:15:43,200
Oh, my God.

471
00:15:43,240 --> 00:15:46,720
It's like that experience really instilled in her.

472
00:15:46,760 --> 00:15:49,000
This sense of dedication.

473
00:15:49,040 --> 00:15:49,360
Yeah.

474
00:15:49,400 --> 00:15:50,440
And perseverance.

475
00:15:50,480 --> 00:15:50,880
Yeah.

476
00:15:50,920 --> 00:15:53,520
That she's carried with her through every challenge.

477
00:15:53,560 --> 00:15:56,880
It really is a testament to the power of hard work.

478
00:15:56,920 --> 00:15:57,080
Yeah.

479
00:15:57,120 --> 00:15:58,080
And consistency.

480
00:15:58,120 --> 00:16:02,600
Especially in a time where instant gratification is like the norm.

481
00:16:02,640 --> 00:16:03,280
It is.

482
00:16:03,320 --> 00:16:06,880
Her story is a reminder that the most rewarding things

483
00:16:06,880 --> 00:16:08,920
often take time and effort.

484
00:16:08,960 --> 00:16:09,320
Yeah.

485
00:16:09,360 --> 00:16:10,640
A lot of grit.

486
00:16:10,680 --> 00:16:12,920
And it's not just about her own success either.

487
00:16:12,960 --> 00:16:13,360
Right.

488
00:16:13,400 --> 00:16:17,920
You know, her platform, The Break, is all about giving women

489
00:16:17,960 --> 00:16:21,840
the tools and the knowledge to take control of their money.

490
00:16:21,880 --> 00:16:22,280
Yes.

491
00:16:22,320 --> 00:16:24,080
And build a secure future.

492
00:16:24,120 --> 00:16:25,560
It's so important.

493
00:16:25,600 --> 00:16:26,080
It is.

494
00:16:26,120 --> 00:16:28,360
Financial literacy is so overlooked.

495
00:16:28,400 --> 00:16:28,600
Yeah.

496
00:16:28,640 --> 00:16:33,640
And she's making it accessible and engaging for a whole new generation of women.

497
00:16:33,680 --> 00:16:35,200
It's not just about the numbers either.

498
00:16:35,240 --> 00:16:36,040
No, it's not.

499
00:16:36,040 --> 00:16:37,960
It's about that feeling of confidence.

500
00:16:38,000 --> 00:16:38,320
Yeah.

501
00:16:38,360 --> 00:16:39,160
And that freedom.

502
00:16:39,200 --> 00:16:39,560
Yes.

503
00:16:39,600 --> 00:16:41,880
That comes with understanding your finances.

504
00:16:41,920 --> 00:16:42,320
Exactly.

505
00:16:42,360 --> 00:16:43,720
And making informed decisions.

506
00:16:43,760 --> 00:16:47,880
It's about being empowered to create the life that you want on your own terms.

507
00:16:47,920 --> 00:16:48,440
Absolutely.

508
00:16:48,480 --> 00:16:49,760
And it's on your terms.

509
00:16:49,800 --> 00:16:55,280
I think Patricia's story reminds us that we all have the potential.

510
00:16:55,320 --> 00:16:55,840
We do.

511
00:16:55,880 --> 00:16:59,920
To create positive change in our own lives and the lives of others.

512
00:16:59,960 --> 00:17:00,560
We do.

513
00:17:00,600 --> 00:17:04,200
You know, we can share our knowledge, support the causes that we care about.

514
00:17:04,200 --> 00:17:06,400
Or even just inspire the people around us.

515
00:17:06,440 --> 00:17:07,640
Absolutely.

516
00:17:07,680 --> 00:17:09,920
It starts with recognizing our own power.

517
00:17:09,960 --> 00:17:10,280
Yeah.

518
00:17:10,320 --> 00:17:11,840
And using it to make a difference.

519
00:17:11,880 --> 00:17:12,960
It really does.

520
00:17:13,000 --> 00:17:17,000
As we wrap up our deep dive into Patricia Bright's incredible journey.

521
00:17:17,040 --> 00:17:18,160
It's been a good one.

522
00:17:18,200 --> 00:17:19,520
I think the biggest takeaway is.

523
00:17:19,560 --> 00:17:20,120
What is it?

524
00:17:20,160 --> 00:17:21,240
Authenticity.

525
00:17:21,280 --> 00:17:22,120
Yes.

526
00:17:22,160 --> 00:17:23,240
Perseverance.

527
00:17:23,280 --> 00:17:23,880
For sure.

528
00:17:23,920 --> 00:17:26,840
And a passion for empowering others.

529
00:17:26,880 --> 00:17:30,240
Those are the ingredients for a truly impactful life.

530
00:17:30,280 --> 00:17:33,960
She's shown us that you can be successful on your own terms.

531
00:17:33,960 --> 00:17:35,880
You can embrace your imperfections.

532
00:17:35,920 --> 00:17:40,120
And use your experiences to uplift and inspire others.

533
00:17:40,160 --> 00:17:43,840
So as you go about your day to day, think about this.

534
00:17:43,880 --> 00:17:46,560
What's one thing you can take from Patricia's story?

535
00:17:46,600 --> 00:17:46,800
Yeah.

536
00:17:46,840 --> 00:17:48,880
And apply to your own life.

537
00:17:48,920 --> 00:17:49,720
What is it?

538
00:17:49,760 --> 00:17:51,160
Maybe it's her dedication.

539
00:17:51,200 --> 00:17:51,680
Right.

540
00:17:51,720 --> 00:17:54,120
Maybe it's her commitment to financial empowerment.

541
00:17:54,160 --> 00:17:54,600
Yeah.

542
00:17:54,640 --> 00:17:56,000
Maybe it's her authenticity.

543
00:17:56,040 --> 00:17:56,800
It could be anything.

544
00:17:56,840 --> 00:17:57,560
Whatever it is.

545
00:17:57,600 --> 00:17:58,080
Yeah.

546
00:17:58,120 --> 00:18:02,400
Hold on to that inspiration and let it guide you as you go on your own journey.

547
00:18:02,400 --> 00:18:07,000
And remember, the journey is just as important as the destination.

548
00:18:07,040 --> 00:18:07,600
Yes.

549
00:18:07,640 --> 00:18:11,280
Embrace the challenges, celebrate your wins.

550
00:18:11,320 --> 00:18:12,000
Absolutely.

551
00:18:12,040 --> 00:18:13,800
And never stop learning.

552
00:18:13,840 --> 00:18:15,640
That's it for our deep dive today.

553
00:18:15,680 --> 00:18:17,120
Great deep dive.

554
00:18:17,160 --> 00:18:18,160
Until next time.

555
00:18:18,200 --> 00:18:19,200
Yes.

556
00:18:19,240 --> 00:18:21,120
Keep exploring, keep learning.

557
00:18:21,160 --> 00:18:21,880
Keep going.

558
00:18:21,880 --> 00:18:33,400
And keep striving to be the best version of yourself.