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Download and listen to this episode of Biscuits & Jam with Charlotte Moss on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or everywhere podcasts are available.
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Sid Evans, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Both her book and her broader platform reflect the culmination of years spent recognizing women’s struggles, listening deeply to their stories, and guiding them toward empowerment and transformation.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Progressive works hard to ensure its employee experience metrics continue to outperform its competitors by relying on data from Great Place To Work and Gallup, and by listening to employees.
—Roula Amire, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
There is a full suite of digital filters for anything from a smooth roll-off for relaxed listening to sharp filters for maximum accuracy.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Sid Evans, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Both her book and her broader platform reflect the culmination of years spent recognizing women’s struggles, listening deeply to their stories, and guiding them toward empowerment and transformation.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Progressive works hard to ensure its employee experience metrics continue to outperform its competitors by relying on data from Great Place To Work and Gallup, and by listening to employees.
—Roula Amire, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
There is a full suite of digital filters for anything from a smooth roll-off for relaxed listening to sharp filters for maximum accuracy.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Expect to continue hearing rumors about Hill as the season moves forward.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Over three decades, the community has witnessed the Chens’ children growing up—attending their sports games, hearing them practice piano in the restaurant, and blurring the line between customer and friend.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Listen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listen. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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