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In this two-part series, I'll share with you some recent updates, reminders for seasoned travelers and tips for first timers. </p><p>Listen to both episodes!</p><p>Interested in booking a call with me? Send me an email!</p><p>hello.smallbusinessmama@gmail.com</p><p>Would love to hear your tips or questions! 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Download the Thatch app and follow my page for travel itineraries, tips and destination inspiration! (Free to download)</p><p>https://www.thatch.co/@janel</p><p>Interested in being a guest on my show? Here's a link:</p><p>https://forms.gle/p2fo2vx1WkGGmyUD7</p><p>I love to hear directly from listeners. 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Listen to what I learned as a new small business owner for hiring for my business.  *Learn from MY mistakes!!*</p><p>Here's my email: hello.smallbusinessmama@gmail.com</p><p>Have insight or expertise in these areas and interested in being a guest? Here's my link: https://forms.gle/4wG2mVw5Mf5oWHjE7</p><p>As always, would love to hear your feedback and show topic ideas! 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Email me at hello.smallbusinessmama@gmail.com</p><p>Here is the link for listener feedback: https://forms.gle/qrGyxEaiRhk6gEmM7</p><p>Do you have something to add to the conversation on goal planning &amp; would like to be on my show? 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