Taking a Pause: A Note From Julie

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Hey friends.

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It's your host, Julie Brown.

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And today's episode is going

to be a little bit different.

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I want to sit down with you.

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One-on-one to let you know what's

happening with this podcast going forward.

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First, let me start by saying

how much your support has meant

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to me throughout this journey.

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When I started this podcast during

the chaos of that first COVID

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summer in 2020, I never imagined

the incredible connections.

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It would bring both with you.

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My wonderful listeners.

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But also the remarkable guests

who have graced these episodes.

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And shared their knowledge.

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Each episode has been a treasure

trove of wisdom, laughter and

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countless shared experiences.

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But life has a way of presenting

new opportunities and challenges.

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Doesn't it.

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And right now I find myself at a

crossroads, a juncture, or I need

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to make a difficult decision.

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You see.

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Lately, my travel schedule has been a

whirlwind between jetting off to deliver

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keynotes and workshops and delving

into research for a potential new book.

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My plate is simply overflowing.

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And while these ventures

are undoubtedly exciting.

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They also demand.

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My end divided attention.

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The idea for this book has been

bringing in my mind for some time.

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It's a project close to my heart.

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One aimed at empowering generation Z

guiding college students through the

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maze of networking in our shoring them

into the world of their first jobs.

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I firmly believe in the importance of

instilling these skills early on, and I'm

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committed to bringing this vision to life.

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So because of all of this and after

much contemplation and soul, searching.

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I've come to the realization that I need

to step away from the podcast for awhile.

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It's not a decision I've made lightly.

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Believe me.

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This podcast has been my sanctuary.

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It's like an old friend and

a constant source of joy and

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connection during turbulent times.

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But this is not the end of the podcast.

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It's not a goodbye, but rather a

SIA in a little bit kind of thing.

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Right now, the time that I dedicate each

week to the podcast needs to be time.

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I spend focusing on crafting

a compelling book proposal.

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One that I hope will catch the IVR

publisher or agent who shares my passion

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for empowering the next generation.

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And if you have any connections

in that world, please pretty,

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please make an introduction for me.

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If you feel comfortable.

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And who knows.

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Perhaps this hiatus will only be

the beginning of new and exciting

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chapters for this podcast.

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I'll be keeping in touch, sharing

updates, some new episodes along

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the way and eagerly anticipating

the day when we can reconvene and

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continue our weekly get togethers.

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In the meantime, I encourage you to

revisit some of our past episodes to

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cherish the wisdom and insights they hold.

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And remember this isn't farewell.

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It's simply a pause.

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A chance for me to embark on a new

adventure while holding onto the cherished

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memories we've created here together.

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So friends.

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I bid you farewell for now.

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With a heart full of gratitude and

excitement for the journey ahead.

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And until we meet again regularly, take

care, stay curious, and keep networking

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and meeting new people where ever you go.

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And now onto the drink of the week.

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Come on, you knew I wasn't going

to end this episode without a

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farewell drink and today's drink

is the farewell fizz cocktail.

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And here's what you're going to need.

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One ounce of gin, two ounces of simple

syrup, a half ounce of lemon juice, and

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then champagne combine the gin syrup and

lemon juice in a cocktail shaker filled

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with ice and shake vigorously and strain.

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Into an odd cold champagne glass,

and then top with champagne.

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All right, friends.

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That is all for this week.

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As this podcast takes the hiatus.

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I'd like to extend a

special request to you.

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If you've enjoyed these episodes

and haven't yet left a review,

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I'd greatly appreciate it.

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If you could take a moment to do so.

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Your feedback means the world to me

and helps others discover my show and

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what we've done together up until now.

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Don't forget to subscribe for special

episodes during the hiatus and to be

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alerted to when we will return in full.

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Also, please consider sharing the podcast

to help it reach a larger audience.

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If you're eager for more

Julie Brown during this break.

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You can delve into my book.

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My first book, this shit works

available on Amazon or Barnes and noble.

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You can connect with me on LinkedIn,

actually, brown BD just mentioned

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where you found me when you reach out.

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Catch me on Instagram at Julie Brown

BD, or simply visit my website.

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Julie Brown bd.com.

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Thank you for your support.

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And I look forward to

reconnecting when I return.

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Until next time.

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Cheers.