The Strands That Bind Us

Liz Trinnear: Matthew's Client Turned Best Friend Dec 06, 2021

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Liz Trinnear is the Los Angeles correspondent/ reporter for Canada’s number 1 entertainment talk show ETALK. A fashion aficionado and captivating chatterbox, Trinnear brings her signature style and grounded personality to ETALK.
Liz has hosted the i heart radio much music video awards countless times. Hosted on red carpets like the Grammys, the Oscar’s and many more, and interviewed celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Adam Levine, David Beckham, Quentin Tarantino, Chloe Grace Moretz, Demi Lovato, and Ed Sheeran.
Apart from all of this she is also one of my closest friends. We met in a client/ stylist relationship but have since grown to be best friends and she is actually soon to be standing up for me in my wedding party.
This is Liz’s hair story...
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Sascha Breuer: The Kind Cut Nov 08, 2021

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Today on The Strands That Bind Us we speak to Sascha Breuer who is a Los Angeles-based hairstylist. The son of two hairdressers, his early education equipped him with the intuition of a seasoned stylist. After relocating to London from his native Germany, Breuer’s career took off and he collaborated with leading photographers including Rankin, Peter Lindbergh, Ben Hassett, and Simon Emmett on editorials for magazines such as Vogue, Numéro, Vanity Fair, Harper’s Bazaar and AnOther Magazine.
Breuer’s expertise in forecasting hair and color trends has made him a favorite with top global beauty brands and celebrities such as Jaime King, Vanessa Kirby, Anne Hathaway, Zoe Saldana, Kate Beckinsale, Edgar Ramirez, and many more.
He has started an amazing company “THE KIND CUT” that travels around the world giving free haircuts and beard clean ups to individuals who are experiencing homelessness.
This is Sacsha’s hair story...
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Leonardo Mannetti: Journey from Italy to NYC and In-Between Nov 01, 2021

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Today on the Strands That Bind Us, we speak with hairdresser, session stylist and educator Leonardo Mannetti. After growing up in Italy, Leo left for the United States and found his way to Dallas and a serendipitous connection with his first salon home, eventually landing in New York.Being a hairdresser in New York in the 90’s, with equal parts opportunity, excitement and fun, Leo found himself with new paths opening up and carving a career for himself. Listen to hear Leo’s struggles and life lessons along his way, leading him to be the well rounded individual he is today.
This is Leo’s hair story...
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Shevy: The Wig Magician Oct 25, 2021

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Today on the Strands That Bind Us, we get an inside look at what it’s like for one of Brooklyn’s most sought after wig specialists, Shevy. Her work is not only remarkably beautiful and intricate, but she caters to a wide array of clientele seeking beautiful hair for religious, health, or practical reasons.Listen in as she shares how she got started and grew her network to bring the best quality wigs from around the world to her exclusive clientele. Being able to serve people in person and from afar, this is a supreme level customization start to finish that we have yet to hear about this far.
This is Shevy’s hair story...
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Gerard Scarpaci: Co-founder of Hairbrained and Community Builder Oct 11, 2021

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We speak today with Gerard Scarpaci, hairdresser, educator and cofounder of Hairbrained on the importance of education and exposure to ideas and approaches outside of ourselves in a growing community.
This is Gerard's hair story...
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Gerad Ewing: The Hair Transplant Process (Part 1) Oct 04, 2021

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We sit down with long time and best friend of Drew’s, Gerad Ewing and gain insight into the process and timeline leading up to his decision to get hair transplants. A commonly taboo conversation to have among men, Gerad shares his emotional process and stream of thought regarding his lack of confidence and doubt in himself through losing his hair, ultimately leading to the procedure that will hopefully allow him to regain a certain sense of self in the physical realm. He openly shares about his doubts, skepticism and ultimate optimism of his decision in hopes to shed light and stigma away from such a common issue so many men and women deal with.
This is Gerad’s hair story, part 1...
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Matthew & Drew: Building a Small Business, the Woes and the Wins Aug 09, 2021

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Today on the strands that bind us, Drew and I speak to what we have learned through our own experiences and conversations with peers on the business side of our industry which is often an undereducated topic for many of us.
For many hairstylists, there is a desire we experience that transitions from working behind the chair at another individuals salon, as an employee of a company, or maybe assisting someone else, to branching out and starting something of our own. As understandable as it is to “spread our own wings,” it’s often a path traveled without much light shed on the road ahead with many obstacles and unknowns that can cause anxiety, stress, and issues both in personal and professional sides of our lives.
While we may not have experienced everything there is out there to be experts on this topic, we wanted to share more of our own process and struggles in hopes that it is able to help some of our peers and friends both in and out of the hair industry and in any element of business in general.
Join us and listen to Matthew and Drew’s “Building a Small Business, the Woes and the Wins.”
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Bailey Pope: The Story of a Transgender Woman in Beauty & Comedy Aug 02, 2021

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On this episode of the strand that bind us, we have the pleasure of speaking with Bailey Pope, a hairdresser, educator, and comedian who has face the challenges of navigating her path and stepping into the light as a transgender woman.
Bailey began her career in education, working for TIGI, and moved to New York to pursue a career in editorial and education at the highest level.
She has navigated the transition into a woman with courage, challenge, and love, finding support in many places and a lack of where one may suspect it.
Bailey continues to work in the hair industry and has found a growing passion, pursuing her stand up comedy regularly in Brooklyn and across the country, where she has a platform to share her world in a comical way.
This is Bailey’s hair story...
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Leysa Carrillo: Vibrant Hair Color and Curly Hair Expert Jul 26, 2021

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Today on the strands that bind us, we speak with vibrant hair color and curly hair expert Leysa Carrillo.
A native of Cuba, Leysa found her way into the hair industry as a result of her own struggles finding a salon that was able to work with her type of hair. After moving to Las Vegas as a professional dancer, she was turned away countless times from salons and stylists who didn’t know how to work with black hair.
Once licensed, Leysa spent countless hours late night after clients trying new techniques on curly hair to achieve different effects, resulting in her finding her own approach to working with curls.
Through viral content on her color transformations across the country, Leysa gained social notoriety and leveraged her platform to launch Forever Curls, embracing her passion to elevate education on the subject.
Featured in Publicstions like Allure, Instyle, Nylon and Pop Sugar, Leysa also acts as a brand ambassador on behalf of Redken and Mizani sharing her passion for curly hair across the country.
This is Leysa's hair story...
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Mandi Line: Compulsive Hair Pulling Jul 19, 2021

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Mandi Line is a Los Angeles clothing stylist with a list of credits in features and TV shows to commercials and music videos. She has worked on hit shows like PRETTY LITTLE LIARS for 6 seasons, and worked with celebrities like Lucy Hale, Kirsten Dunst, and rock groups Linkin Park, Korn and many more.
We with talk about her journey with trichotillo mania, an impulse disorder (possibly genetic, similar to Tourettes). She has had many obstacles to jump over has overcame so much adversity which has shaped her to the woman she is today.
This is Mandi’s hair story….
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James Pecis: A Session Stylist Leading an Industry in Fashion and Sustainability Jul 12, 2021

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Today on the strands that bind us, we speak with James Pecis, one of the worlds leading fashion and editorial hairstylists paving the way for future generations.
James’ career has taken hin to the worlds most illustrious fashion destinations, styling hair for the worlds top models and as the global ambassador for Oribe hair care.
Being an individual connected to nature in his youth, he continues to promote a more positive and sustainable future by encouraging and supporting brands that are doing their part for the environment.It’s takes an obsessive personality to achieve that level of success in his field, and he continues to do so by keeping his “kid-like” creativity alive with his talent.
This is James’ hair story...
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Steve Courtney: Dyson Engineer/Supersonic Inventor Jul 06, 2021

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Today we talk to Steve Courtney who is the Senior Concepts Director and former Head of New Product Innovation at Dyson. He has been at the forefront of pioneering Dyson technology for the past 23 years.
Steve has been described as Dyson’s resident ‘blue sky thinker’, and spends his days in Dyson’s secretive D9 research facility, a mirrored glass, impenetrable cube where, as he explains “we have a group of people who only think about the future.”
Dyson’s mission is simple: to solve problems others ignore. Finding these problems sits at the heart of Steve’s role – cordless vacuums that have no suck, noisy fans with spinning blades, heavy, hot and noisy hair dryers. Steve and the team search for novel ways to solve them, engineering technology that is different, better and pioneering. It was Courtney’s idea to use the motor to power the Dyson SupersonicTM Hair Dryer.
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Gordon Miller: Insight with a Business and Industry Expert Jun 28, 2021

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On today’s episode of the strands that bind us we sit down with the mastermind that is Gordon Miller, CEO and chief of Brand Engagement with Hairbrained, the community that is known as home of the craft hairdresser.
After a volatile and unknown past year, we speak about what patterns and expectations are being put on both the client and the stylist, as salons revamp back to full throttle at a quick rate.
Gordon shed’s light on statistical truths and a cold reality on what it takes to be successful not only in hair, but nearly any industry moving forward.
Not unlike most of the industries many of us are in, there are many business models that can be followed and we touch on how trends are shifting and what expectations we can control as we see progress moving forward.
From the power our words hold to client behavior and simply finding balance with a workaholic mentality, Gordon shares wisdom he has gained through speaking with some of the industry’s top individuals.
This is Gordon’s Hair Story...
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Shawna Lane: How A Cancer Diagnosis Changed Her Life Jun 21, 2021

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Shawna Lane did not always dream of being a hairstylist, her first loves were photography and fashion which she pursued in college. In need of extra money in school she decided to get a receptionist position at a very hip and edgy salon downtown Toronto called Coupe Bizzarre. Almost immediately she knew she had found her tribe and her new creative outlet.
After 10 years of haircutting magic and doing every creative and wild haircut you could imagine she craved a different environment and shifted her path, ending up working at the salon Matthew co-owned at the time.
Shawna has always been the most thoughtful and attentive hairstylist, sitting down with her clients chatting and listening to them to make sure she served their every need. However, her other love of health and nutrition was always put on the back burner, knowing maybe not all clients are looking for help in this are by their hairstylist. She had no idea then a shift was coming….
Two years after moving to a private studio with Matthew and their three friends, she helped start an advanced training academy called The Good Ones Academy. Shortly after that her life changed forever when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Stage 4b…. there is no stage 5…
From that moment, she knew immediately her life would never be the same.
This is Shawna’s hair story...
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Bridgette Hill: The Scalp Therapist Jun 14, 2021

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Today on the strands that bind us we have an Bridgette Hill who is now considered one of the top scalp experts in the world.Bridgette became a certified trichologist in 2016 – but her journey to becoming “The Scalp Therapist” began over 20 years ago as an editorial stylist and a top colorist for some of the world’s most recognizable heads of hairTrained and certified as a trichologist with the renowned David Kingsley, founder of the World Trichology Society, Bridgette’s unique and highly-specialized approach is rooted in a single guiding principle: heal the body on the inside, see the results on the outside.
This is Bridgette Hill's hair, or should I say scalp health journey...
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Dax Shepard: ACTOR, COMEDIAN...HAIRDRESSER???? Jun 07, 2021

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Dax Shepard is an actor, comedian and podcaster. You know him from PUNK’d, CHIPS, Parenthood, Without a Paddle, Hit and Run and his smash hit podcast “Armchair Expert”. We start season 2 off with a bang... specifically talking bangs, family and friends makeovers, and year book hair cuts gone wrong. Learn how from a young age, an edgy haircut shaped his confidence and why he’s just as confident behind the chair giving a haircut as he is behind the wheel.
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Matthew & Drew: Two Best Friends and Their Hair Journey Together May 03, 2021

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Matthew and Drew met over a decade ago in Madrid working on a L’Oréal Professional international event. They didn’t know it yet, but they were destined to be soul mates. Their next adventure was in Las Vegas for a hair show and they had to share a room for 4 days. They were both going to life changing situations at the same time from moving from small towns to major fashion hubs and both going through life altering breakups. Since that weekend they have leaned on each other, inspired each other, and their friendship has developed to the magic it is today. Today we talk about their parallel but yet so different and unique journeys through hair together, and how having a great support system throughout your career may be one of the most important things in anyone’s journey.
This is a story of friendship through hair...
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Anthony Rinaldi: The Family that Made Matthew the Hairstylist He is Today Apr 26, 2021

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Anthony Rinaldi is the co-owner of Rinaldi Salon & Spa in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. He began sweeping the floors and working at his parents’ salon at the age of 8. His salon has had massive success with a clientele base with deep loyalty, and the salon is considered one of the top salons in Canada.
Anthony’s parents Nick and Cathy were also hairstylists, and one of their clients just happened to be Matthew’s mother Karin. She always raved about them as Matthew was growing up and one day Karin spoke to Nick about her son’s passion for hair. She convinced him to let Matthew try out sweeping hair for the day- and his journey began.
This is a beautiful conversation of a son’s determination to take over the family business, find his own way, and how this magical family helped shape Matthew’s career and who he is as a hairstylist.
This is Anthony’s hair story…
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Anh co Tran: From Cutting Fabric to Cutting Hair and Refocusing Through Success Apr 19, 2021

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Matthew and Drew both met Anh in Paris working for L’Oréal, and instantly began a great friendship. Since then, they have travelled all around the world teaching internationally together.
Anh is a celebrity hairstylist based in los Angeles California, where he owns a salon, started a very successful education system called “Curated Cutting” teaching his trademarked “lived in texture”.
He has styled hair for celebrities such as Julianne Moore, Anne Hathaway, Gwyneth Paltrow, and so many others. He’s had his work published in magazines like Vogue, Allure, Elle, and Harper’s bazaar.
Anh is one of the most humble souls you will ever meet in this industry. Today we talk about his family’s journey from Vietnam during the war, finding inspiration in his craft, reinventing his path through success, and how he navigates his life through endless traveling.
This is Anh's hair story...
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Kathleen Newman-Bremang: Sr. Editor on Frustration and Freedom Through Hair Apr 12, 2021

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Kathleen Newman-Bremang is the senior editor for Refinery 29, tv host, and freelance television producer. She has been a close friend of Matthew’s for over 10 years and actually helped Matthew land his job as the hair expert on CTV’s THE SOCIAL, which she produced for many years.
Today we talk about her hair journey as a black woman growing up in a predominately white Toronto suburb, being called out by a professor for trying to “act white” by wearing her hair straight, and navigating work places with expectations of what “professional hair” is supposed to look like.
Kathleen leads us through the appropriations of black hair, the laws that are being passed to protect black women in the workplace and why she’s tired of saying “please don’t touch my hair.”
This is Kathleen's hair story...
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Kara Liebowitz: How A Fighter Battled Cancer and Hair Loss Apr 05, 2021

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Kara Liebowitz, is a native New Yorker, an up and coming competitive boxer, florist, craftswoman, and cancer survivor.
We speak about the obvious and not so obvious challenges with losing your hair in the treatment process and her words of advice for future treatment goers and their loved ones.
From being in an aggressive training regimen to learning how to walk again, she speaks to her battle with hair loss, shaving her head, and embracing wig options throughout her treatment.
This is Kara's Hair story....
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Sarain Fox: First Nations Storyteller & Activist Mar 29, 2021

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The Morning Star. The Truth Teller.
Sarain is Anishinaabe from Batchawana First Nation, just outside of Sault Sainte Marie, OntarioSince Matthew has known her, she has been fearlessly empowering Indigenous communities and amplifying their voices, especially those of the youthShe is a dancer, choreographer, stylist, activist, brand ambassador, television host and content producer. A storyteller at heartSarain’s is the host of the award-winning series, "RISE" on Viceland, sharing her vision for creating meaningful dialogue about Indigenous resilience and resistanceToday we talk about the importance of hair to indigenous community and why, residential schools, and cultural appropriation in her community.
This is Sarain's Hair story....
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David Hoffmann: The Man Who Gave Drew His Start Mar 22, 2021

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On this episode of The Strands That Bind Us, we have the privilege to speak with one of my favorite and most influential people in my career to date, David Hoffman.
From his upbringing in St. Louis, we speak about his initial connection to hair and how he has been able to connect with clients throughout his career.
David’s ability to see beauty in others is a trait of his that I learned watching him from day 1 in his salon. His rule of 51 % business and 49% relationship speaks beautifully to his mindset towards each client.
Having a passion for fostering relationships with the clientele he sits with, David is well known for creating beautiful hair, and having such a remarkable and positive imprint on each person he touches.
He speaks to and from the heart, and is a huge part of my success in my own career.
Serving his clientele has kept him working long hours, but never working hard he states. His level of service and approach to his craft and customers is truly remarkable.
This is David Hoffmann’s story...
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Ryan Hansen: An Actor's Perspective Mar 15, 2021

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Today on The Strands That Bind Us, we have one of my Matthew’s closest friends and part of his COVID “pod” family, Ryan Hansen. Who may be one of the funniest humans he knows. Ryan grew up in San Diego working as a “hype man” at parties on saturdays, and spending sundays at mega churches with his family. He now lives in LA as a successful Hollywood actor. Matthew’s personal fave shows he worked on have been Veronica Mars , Ryan Hansen solves crimes, and just announced for a 3rd season for the funniest show He has watched this quarantine ... PARTY DOWN. But he may be most notable being 2011 buddytv’s 79th sexiest man on tv.... and we think the hair may have played a small role in this. But honestly, hair has been a huge factor in his rolls as an actor and he has been very well known for his luscious locks, and today you will hear why. We wanted to bring you a different perspective of hair, from an actors point of view.
THIS is Ryan Hansen’s hair story.
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Yureesh: From Punk Mohawks to Pocket Squares Mar 08, 2021

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In today's episode of The Strands That Bind Us, we sit down to chat with native New Yorker Yureesh, who experienced several life chapters worth of lessons, even before jumping into the hair community.

Yureesh and Drew were introduced several years ago being involved as educators with L'Oreal Professionnel, where they developed a friendship, exchanged countless ideas and concepts, and supported each other's growth.

Today Yureesh sits as the Global Director of Development for Pureology, director of education at Broome Street Society Salon in New York City, facilitator of Personal and Business development workshops for hairstylists and corporate teams within L'Oreal Professionnel Products Division, and is one hell of a motivating individual.

His unique path has led him to a blend of highs and lows filled with punk music, family support, substance abuse and silver linings as he has reinvented himself and allowed his successes to stack high.

THIS is Yureesh's story.
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JAWARA: Jamaica Roots to Beauty Editor for ID Mag Mar 01, 2021

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Today’s episode of The Strands That Bind Us we have one of the most innovative fashion/editorial hairstylists of our time.

Jawara and Matthew met 3 years ago in a tiny farmhouse hotel 3 hours outside of London, working on a new dyson hair tool launch, and instantly hit it off.

Jawara was just announced as the senior at large beauty editor for ID MAGAZINE and works with celebrities like Cardi B, FKA twigs, Beyoncé, solange and countless others.

He has had one of the most unique journeys through hair, from growing up in Kingston Jamaica immersed in a family filled with reggae royalty to gracing the pages of Vogue, Dazed, ID magazine, and working with brands like Hermes, Chanel, off white, and Gucci.

Today we will walk through his humble beginnings, how he learned community, and his determination that skyrocketed him to where he is now.

THIS is JAWARA’s story.
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Teaser: The Strands That Bind Us Feb 12, 2021

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Matthew and Drew are best friends who share a passion for tattoos, travel and hair. They’re both professional hairstylists who have worked at fashion weeks around the world, styled some of the biggest celebrities in Hollywood and had their work featured in countless magazines. But both their careers began unconventionally- they began cutting their own hair in their teens, then became college athletes who decided to follow their true passion- styling hair. Their work and adventures have taken them around the world where they discovered that hair is both a specifically personal and broadly unifying thing. Through their journeys, both personal and professional, they’ve heard some of the most fascinating stories from fellow hairstylists and clients how hair has transformed not just their look, their confidence and their spirits- but also their lives. Here are some of these stories.
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