Gave it a shot but can't do it
I love advice columns and podcasts, they're entertaining and you learn a lot. I've given this a shot but the host is cringe and the advice is unkind - it's just a no for me. She sounds like a very entitled person. Companies need to catch up to the times we are in today and choose the person who is the voice of your brand accordingly -- aka kinder, thoughtful responses from those that have lived in the real world around all kinds of different people and situations. For example, the host shared a story about how she was so afraid of what her neighbors would think that she didn't help her black neighbors by bringing in their packages while they were away (meanwhile she said they're her only black neighbors so any normal person must know their living situation is already so challenging and NOT easy to ask a white neighbor for help). She just didn't do it! And then avoided the neighbor when they got back! Who does that? This is not a person I could get advice from. Is there nepotism involved? Why is she the host y'all. ....Read full review »
zeldaellie via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/03/23
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