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\ud83c\udfa7 Topics:
- How they launched pre-pandemic and built a loyal listener base
- Their creative structure of weekly and bonus episodes
- Why they prioritize community-led book selections
- Lessons in consistency, authenticity, and evolving tech
- What legacy looks like when your voice leads the way
\ud83d\udcda New season drops in August\u2014historical fiction for the first time!
\ud83c\udfa4 Connect with them: @shewellread on Instagram, Threads, TikTok + shewellread.com
\ud83d\udc8c Send them a voice note\u2014they\u2019re still waiting on their first!
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