Best Bold Route Podcasts (2025)

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Ash Lahore On Entrepreneurship And Community Building 18:54

6h ago18:54

18:54

Bullied almost every day as a shy, small-built expat kid in London, Ash quickly realized that survival wasn’t about being the loudest in the room, it was about finding your people. The lack of connection in those early years made one thing painfully clear: community isn’t a luxury, it’s oxygen. Ash powered through adversity, earning degrees from MI…

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Kristen Kidd On Entrepreneurship, Photography, Networking, And Social Work 19:19

7d ago19:19

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Kristen spent 13 beautiful years as a social worker before moving on to establish her photography studio. For the past eight years she has built a six figure business, authored several books that have raised over $50,000 for nonprofit organizations. Her combined experiences over nearly 20 years has fostered an uncanny skill in authentic relationshi…

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Season 2 Ep 27: What Happens When You Finally Stop Planning Your Escape Routes? 13:09

8d ago13:09

13:09

Ever received a message so clear it changed everything? That's exactly what happened when Katie Smith experienced what she calls a "divine download" during one of the most challenging moments of her life. Following her son's health crisis, a simple yet profound message appeared: "God's Got Me." That spiritual revelation has now sparked a movement a…

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Sanjay Parthasarathy’s Journey: From Microsoft to Major League Cricket 33:38

11d ago33:38

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What does it take to bring a beloved sport to a new country—and build community in the process? Sanjay Parthasarathy is a tech entrepreneur, investor, and lifelong cricket enthusiast. Born and raised in Chennai, India, Sanjay’s journey took him from the cricket fields of his childhood to the tech halls of Microsoft and beyond. Now, as co-owner of t…

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Treasury Beyond Borders - Risk Management During Uncertain Times: Treasury Insights from North America 34:46

12d ago34:46

34:46

In this environment of heightened trade uncertainty, Eleanor Hill (TMI) asks Melissa Hotzoglou and Marissa Adams (HSBC) how North American corporates are reassessing their FX and broader risk management strategies. From supply chain realignment to scenario modelling and working capital optimisation, our guests offer practical insights to help treas…

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One Account to Rule Them All: Maersk’s Bold Treasury Move 20:03

13d ago20:03

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Recorded live at the Treasury 360° Nordic conference in Stockholm, Eleanor Hill (TMI) hosts Netta Christensen, Carlo Macri (A.P. Moller - Maersk), and Truls Gustafsson (BNP Paribas) in an audible case study exploring how Maersk managed multiple European geographies through a single Euro account. Discover how SEPA and virtual accounts enable treasur…

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Shane Hicks Helping Veterans Get Into Entrepreneurship After The Military 38:13

14d ago38:13

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Shane Hicks graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point. Early in his military career, he took a blow to the head in hand-to-hand combat training that resulted in two torn retinas, a concussion, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). After three surgeries, Shane was unexpectedly medically separa…

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The ISO 20022 Survival Guide 32:21

15d ago32:21

32:21

TMI's Ben Poole is joined by Lakshan Fernando (Toyota Financial Services Corporation), Jenny Lee (Bank of America) and Joanna Forman (EY) to help corporate treasurers prepare for the looming ISO 20022 transition. Our guests discuss key bank deadlines, technology implications, data opportunities, and how to avoid disruption. Packed with expert insig…

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Stablecoins in Treasury: Hype or Real Value? 15:01

18d ago15:01

15:01

At the recent Treasury 360° Nordic 2025 conference in Stockholm, Eleanor Hill joined Dominic Lynch (YourTreasury) to discuss corporate use cases for stablecoins beyond faster cross-border payments. Our guest covers risk factors, regulatory developments, and offers practical guidance for treasurers exploring stablecoins, including key questions to a…

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ECB Cuts on Cue as BoE Split Surprises 5:46

18d ago5:46

5:46

Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 5th June 2025.…

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From Start-Up Treasury to DCM Breakthrough 34:38

20d ago34:38

34:38

At the recent Treasury 360° Nordic 2025 conference in Stockholm, Eleanor Hill (TMI) sat down with Paulo Kubis (Electrolux Professional) to discuss how he built a treasury function from the ground up following the company’s spin-off. Paulo shares practical insights on simplifying processes, building a high-performance team, and delivering a standout…

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Building a Taco-Themed Real Estate Empire with Alexander Concepcion 31:20

21d ago31:20

31:20

Alexander Concepcion first learned to love books from his Cuban-American parents in Miami, Florida. After burning his college diplomas, he moved to Texas, stumbled into real estate, and became one of Texas’s top producing (and only taco-themed) independent brokers despite working part-time hours. The rest of his time is spent studying history, play…

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Vin Gupta’s Journey: From Military Medicine to the Media Frontlines 38:55

25d ago38:55

38:55

What does it take to lead in public health—and in public discourse? Dr. Vin Gupta is a pulmonologist, health strategist, and media commentator whose voice became a guiding light for many during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, he reflects on the key moments and choices that shaped his career—from his upbringing in Ohio to serving in the mili…

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From Local Deliveries to Global Liquidity: Inside Wolt’s Treasury Transformation 15:49

27d ago15:49

15:49

Recorded live at the recent Treasury 360° Nordic conference in Stockholm, Eleanor Hill (TMI) speaks with Wolt’s Group Treasurer, Annika Westerholm, about building a treasury function during rapid global expansion. Learn how the Helsinki-based delivery platform brought structure, policy, and tech-driven efficiency - including improved cash flow fore…

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Meat Sticks and Microphones: Dustin Riechmann’s Unconventional Route to Entrepreneurial Success 22:03

28d ago22:03

22:03

Dustin Riechmann is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of 7-Figure Leap. He specializes in helping mission-driven experts build 7-figure brands by telling their story. Key Moments [05:09] Inspiration for a Creative Side Hustle [06:44] "From Butcher Shop to Podcast" [12:12] "Networking Success: From Client to Walmart" [15:07] Boredom Transformed …

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Season 2 Ep 26: God's got us 8:31

29d ago8:31

8:31

Ever found yourself exhausted from constantly preparing for the worst? That was me—gripping the steering wheel of life, bracing for disaster, thinking safety came from control. Then came the most traumatic experience of my life: three weeks with my four-year-old son in and out of the hospital, a nightmare I never imagined facing. Yet somehow, in th…

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Sam Sethi On Entrepreneurship And Making Podcasting More Rewarding With TrueFans.Fm 28:58

1M ago28:58

28:58

Sam Sethi is the CEO of TrueFans a Podcasting 3.0 app that enables fans to reward their favorite creators using micropayments. He is also the co-host of Podnews Weekly Review. Sam is a 30 year veteran of the IT industry. He has held senior technical and marketing director roles across a number of companies including Microsoft, Netscape, Gateway Com…

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Flight Plan to Profit: Navigating Beyond the Air Travel Boom 14:30

1M ago14:30

14:30

Airlines have made significant commercial progress since the pandemic, yet many still struggle with profitability. Standard Chartered explore the role of treasury in bringing this vital sector up to speed.By TESS (TMI's Embedded Smart Speaker)

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Sonora Jha’s Journey: From Journalism to Bold Fiction 32:50

1M ago32:50

32:50

How can storytelling become an act of resistance? Sonora Jha is a professor of journalism at Seattle University and an acclaimed author whose work boldly explores themes of gender, race, and resistance. From her early life in India navigating both privilege and adversity, to her groundbreaking career in journalism and her shift into academia and li…

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Season 2 Ep 25: A Quiet Shift + What’s Coming Next 15:10

1M ago15:10

15:10

In this episode, I’m letting you in on the quiet shift I’ve been moving through—and why it’s changing everything. No big announcement, no performance… just the truth. I’m sharing what’s been unfolding behind the scenes, how I’m being guided, and what’s coming next inside the God’s Got Me movement. Follow for more @‌withkatiesmith @sheisredefined We…

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Alex Sanfilippo Talks About His Journey From The C-Suite To Matching Podcasters With Quality Guests 25:30

1M ago25:30

25:30

Alex Sanfilippo is a podcaster and the founder of PodMatch.com, a platform that automatically matches podcast hosts and guests for interviews. Through PodMatch and his podcast titled Podcasting Made Simple, Alex helps independent podcasters grow their influence and revenue so they can better serve their listeners! Key Moments [05:05] "Remembering V…

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Tariff Turbulence Tests the Path to an Economic Soft Landing 6:34

2M ago6:34

6:34

Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 6th May 2025.…

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Smart Routes Around Today’s Treasury Snags Seen from Both Sides of the Pond 6:42

2M ago6:42

6:42

Steering a course around the complexities of treasury and cash flow in today’s dynamic global environment can feel like being in the wheelhouse without an up-to-date sea chart – and treasurers face the ongoing challenge of adapting to these conditions. Here, in the third in a series of TMI guest columns written by leading experts from ING Transacti…

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Why Every Entrepreneur Needs Messy Action Lessons from Demi Aspey 24:13

2M ago24:13

24:13

Dr. Demi Aspey is the founder of Studio Sonder creative community, professional copywriter, creative strategist @ Instagram for Business and @ WhatsApp for Business, independent screenwriter, travel journalist, creative writing PhD and full-time creative alien. She was also late diagnosed AuDHD woman and is an advocate for mental health — because l…

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Shasti Conrad's Journey: From Navigating Identity to Redefining Representation 32:34

2M ago32:34

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What does it mean to lead with both purpose and identity in today’s political landscape? Shasti Conrad, the first woman of color to chair the Washington State Democratic Party, shares her powerful story of identity, activism, and political leadership. Adopted from India and raised in a small, predominantly white town in Oregon, Shasti's journey def…

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Keeping the Black Swans Grounded: a New Approach for Managers of Financial Risk 13:14

2M ago13:14

13:14

With disruption showing no signs of slowing in 2025, TMI's Tom Alford speaks with Paul Stafford, Co-founder and CTO of Deaglo, about a risk modelling blind spot that financial managers may be overlooking, and could avoid. On Black Swan events, Stafford argues that while they can’t be predicted, they can be planned for. He challenges whether most ri…

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Catherine Connelly On Bending The Mold: From Young Female Founder And Entrepreneur To Author 35:42

2M ago35:42

35:42

Catherine Connelly is an entrepreneur, engaging speaker, and author of Designing Success: Lessons from 20 Years as a Female Tech Entrepreneur. Catherine co-founded The Meet Group, a NASDAQ-listed social dating and livestreaming company connecting millions of active users globally. The Meet Group was acquired in a $500 million sale in 2020. Catherin…

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Cross-Border Instant Payments How Banks Can Overcome Liquidity and Fraud Management Challenges 9:02

2M ago9:02

9:02

In a world where payments are becoming increasingly rapid and interconnected, banks must adapt to meet the obstacles surrounding the need to improve existing systems and respond to the growing expectations of customers by offering an optimal user experience. Here, Société Générale’s Isabelle Poussigues, Global Head of Products and Network Managemen…

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The Renaissance Man: From Outdoors Fishing To Building Buildings, Lance Cayko Has Made The Most Of His Entrepreneurial Journey 22:49

2M ago22:49

22:49

Lance Cayko is a multi-talented serial entrepreneur, architect, builder, lecturer, and podcaster He has a diverse background in architecture, construction, real estate development and is the co-founder and partner of F9 Productions Inc., a wildly successful design + build firm based in Longmont Colorado, specializing in single family residential, m…

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Farewell to DEI, and Welcome a Culture of Belonging 20:16

2M ago20:16

20:16

Following the recent row-back by certain US corporates on their DEI programmes, we explore the possible impact of curtailments through the eyes of those who have worked to establish them, and ask if it’s time for a rethink?By TESS (TMI's Embedded Smart Speaker)

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Data Dilemmas 22:48

2M ago22:48

22:48

Why (and how) Treasurers Must Conquer their Digital Mountains Businesses are repeatedly told that data is the new gold/oil in terms of value to its owners. Yet sources of information can often be found scattered around the organisation as if it had little or no worth at all. In this exploration of data, we will seek to provide treasurers with a sol…

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Digitalisation, Data Sharing and Open APIs 9:24

2M ago9:24

9:24

Collaboration between fintechs and banks, an increasing trend in recent years, is also necessary to deliver useful solutions to treasurers, not just e-commerce merchants.By TESS (TMI's Embedded Smart Speaker)

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More than a Feeling - How AI is Creating Real Treasury Opportunities 18:46

2M ago18:46

18:46

Explorations of AI in treasury management yield many questions for the cautious and adventurous treasurer alike. Barclays’ Divya Kesavan, Head of Corporate Data Science & Insights, Global Transaction Banking, and Ope Olomo, Innovation Director, European Transaction Banking, present a balanced view of AI’s role in treasury and beyond.…

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After the Ballots - How the ‘Year of Elections’ Reshaped Treasury Priorities 22:19

2M ago22:19

22:19

As elections reshaped the global economy in 2024, corporate treasurers are finding themselves having to navigate shifting trade policies, currency volatility, regulatory changes, and technological disruption. Agility, resilience, and strategic foresight will be the key to success in 2025 and beyond.By TESS (TMI's Embedded Smart Speaker)

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Email is So Last Century… 5:01

2M ago5:01

5:01

Now is the time for treasurers to future-proof their organisations’ methods of instruction to their banks and embrace digital channels of communication. Here, in the second in a series of TMI guest columns written by leading experts from ING Transaction Services, Anthony van Vliet, Global Head of Trade Finance and Working Capital Solutions, examine…

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Marching On Together - Collaborating to Conquer Cybercrime 20:10

2M ago20:10

20:10

Cybercrime and fraud are the subjects of perennial concern for banks and corporates. And as the world continues to digitalise rapidly, opening up new avenues of attack for increasingly sophisticated cybercriminals, their worries are only intensifying.By TESS (TMI's Embedded Smart Speaker)

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Risk Redrawn - How Treasurers Are Rewriting the Rules in a Shifting World 20:47

2M ago20:47

20:47

What is keeping treasurers up at night right now? It’s a question that might once have had a straightforward answer – interest rates, currency swings, or cash flow visibility. But as geopolitical uncertainty collides with economic recalibration, trade realignment, and digital disruption, there’s no single thread to pull.…

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Grace Under Pressure - Treasury in a Private Equity Setting 20:29

2M ago20:29

20:29

The fundamental goal of a private equity (PE) house – an investment firm that specialises in acquiring, building, and disposing of businesses – is to use its (often institutional) investors’ funds to buy companies it considers to be of ‘improvable value’. It will then set out a broad strategy to achieve that value, with the typical aim of holding i…

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Giving Treasury a Fighting Chance - A Beginner’s Guide to the Automation Game 25:54

2M ago25:54

25:54

Automation offers treasurers a chance to make processes more efficient, save time and money, and enhance controls around cash management. For those just embarking on such a journey, understanding where to start and defining the goals is essential for a successful outcome.By TESS (TMI's Embedded Smart Speaker)

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Room to Breathe - SCF’s Role Amid Uncertainty 12:07

2M ago12:07

12:07

Supply chains are critical to the global economy and recent events have demonstrated the need to minimise disruption and keep funds – as well as goods – moving. By allowing financial institutions to step into the payment cycle, supply chain finance gives corporate treasurers a useful tool to optimise their working capital, especially when times are…

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Greta Expectations - Taking ESG Data Far Beyond Compliance 25:48

2M ago25:48

25:48

Koaloo.Fi’s online supplier financing solution is aimed at adding profitability and performance to the list of benefits afforded by ESG-enabled trade.By TESS (TMI's Embedded Smart Speaker)

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Notional Pooling Sweetens Haier’s Candy Acquisition 12:05

2M ago12:05

12:05

When the Chinese multinational Haier acquired Italy-based Candy, it consolidated and integrated the new European treasury into its group structure. The household appliance company grappled with multiple countries, entities and currencies across the region and needed to find a way to gain greater visibility and efficiency with its cash management.…

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A Military Veteran Who Wants To Help Small Businesses Be Secure. Todd Mitchell Is Here To Help. 22:21

2M ago22:21

22:21

Todd Mitchell, owner of Cybersecurity4biz LLC (a Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business), is a retired US Navy veteran and cybersecurity expert with over 30 years of experience. He holds a Master’s in Cyber Security Policy, an MBA, several IT Degrees, and certifications in ethical hacking. Todd has contributed to the NIST SP 800 series and helped sh…

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Green Chemistry and Entrepreneurship: Dr. Greg Hutchings' Journey from Lab to Market 26:36

3M ago26:36

26:36

Dr. Greg Hutchings is the president and co-founder of Lectrolyst, a startup that uses renewable electricity to convert waste carbon dioxide into various chemicals, offering a cost-effective, flexible solution that reduces emissions and produces green chemicals and feedstocks for bio-processing. Prior to co-founding Lectrolyst, Greg was focused on d…

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Practising Monetary Policy Mindfulness in a Chaotic World 6:43

3M ago6:43

6:43

Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world’s largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 4th April 2025.…

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The Real Life of an MLB Wife: Be Where You Are 49:39

3M ago49:39

49:39

On this episode of The Bold Route Podcast..... I sit down with my dear friend Lacy Jones, whose life has been anything but ordinary. From supporting her husband, Nathan Jones, through the grind of minor league baseball to the bright lights of the major leagues, Lacy shares the untold side of the journey—the sacrifices, the uncertainties, and the re…

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Treasury Beyond Borders - Risk Redrawn: Exploring New Fault Lines 31:49

3M ago31:49

31:49

Contemporary treasurers face rising FX volatility, interest rate uncertainty, and geopolitical disruptions. How can they adapt? Eleanor Hill (TMI) speaks with Rahul Badhwar (HSBC) and Volkan Benihasim (HSBC) about building resilience, improving forecasting, and leveraging AI. Our panel also explore liquidity shifts, supply chain realignment, and st…

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Anthony Franco On Founding Multiple Companies And Now Exploring How He Can Give Back And Help Other Founders 28:13

3M ago28:13

28:13

Anthony launches, scales, and sells businesses—and now he's on a mission to help other founders do the same. As the host of his own podcast, How To Founder, he and his cohost deliver twice-weekly deep dives and practical advice on the challenges founders face. With seven companies launched and six successful exits—including two to public companies—…

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Season 2 Ep 24: Trust Your Gut: The Only True Shortcut to Success 11:31

3M ago11:31

11:31

Trusting yourself is the ultimate shortcut to success because it fundamentally changes your energy, actions, and how others respond to you – this isn't just feel-good advice but a neurological shift that attracts opportunities and accelerates results. • The women who move fastest aren't using different strategies – they simply have more conviction …

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Brad Storm On His Voiceover Entrepreneurial Journey 25:54

3M ago25:54

25:54

Brad Storm's passion behind the mic has transformed into Brad Storm VO, where he creates exceptional audio and video content. With over a decade of experience in the field of voiceovers and video production, he crafts professional content for clients worldwide. Since 2013, his company has excelled in grasping the essence of each project and deliver…

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