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  • If Your Business Only Works When You’re There... It’s Not Working Yet
    Mar 16 2026
    If you're a woman entrepreneur or mum business owner struggling to step away from your business, this episode is for you. Many small business owners feel like their business can’t run without them, which makes taking time off feel impossible. If your business only works when you’re there, it’s often a sign your systems, team structure, and business processes need strengthening. In this episode, Sarah Greener talks how to build a business that runs without you, how to stop being the constant decision-maker, and the three trust transfers every growing business needs so you can finally take a break without everything falling apart.Sarah shares a very real moment from a holiday where she realised she wasn’t actually switching off, she was just working from a prettier location.And that’s when reality hit:If your business only feels safe when you’re watching it, you haven’t built safety into your business — you’ve built full-time supervision.For women building businesses alongside motherhood, that kind of constant vigilance is exhausting. And it quietly steals the freedom you started your business for in the first place.In this episode, you’ll learn:✔ Why your business still relying on you isn’t a commitment problem, it’s a structure problem✔ The difference between running a business vs owning a job that depends on you✔ The three trust transfers every growing business needs✔ Why your team escalates everything to you✔ The simple dashboards and visibility systems that stop you hovering over your businessThe hidden trap of responsibilityMost business owners stay deeply involved because payroll, reputation, and clients depend on it.But without the right structure, that responsibility becomes tethering.You become the safety net for everything:Client complaintsStaff conflictsRoster problemsRefund approvalsDifficult decisionsThat’s not freedom, that’s something else requiring your constant vigilance.The three trust transfers every business needsSarah explains the three critical trust transfers that move you from operator to business owner.1️⃣ Client TrustClients need to trust the brand and experience, not just the business owner.That trust should live in:Clear standardsConsistent communicationRepeatable deliveryReliable systemsIf a five-star review only happens when you personally deliver the service, the trust hasn’t transferred yet.2️⃣ Team TrustYour team doesn’t need constant supervision.They need clarity.That includes:Clear KPIsDefined standardsClear reporting linesWeekly review rhythmsEscalation pathsWithout these, your team escalates everything to you because you’re the only reliable system.3️⃣ Operational TrustYou shouldn’t have to be physically present to know what’s happening in your business.But you do need visibility.That means simple dashboards showing:Sales and revenueCash flowPayroll forecastingKey performance metricsWhen you can see what matters, you stop feeling like you need to hover.The real test of your businessIf you disappeared for two weeks, who handles the complaints, the refunds, the roster gaps, and the staff tension?If the answer is mostly you, it’s not a business freedom problem.It’s a structure gap.And the good news?Structure gaps are fixable.Who this episode is forThis episode is for you if:You struggle to switch off from your businessClients always ask for youYour team escalates decisions to youHolidays still involve checking emailsYour business feels fragile without you thereIn other words:If your business depends on you being present to function.Enjoyed this episode?✔ Subscribe or follow The Moxie Movement Podcast so you never miss an episode.✔ Come join us on Instagram and Facebook where you can also submit questions for future podcast episodes.WORK WITH SARAH:// The Done By Three Club: The only business model for Mum’s with an established business wanting to be Present Before 9, Done by 3 and Profitable in between. Learn more: https://go.themoxiemovement.com/the-done-by-3-model// The Moxie Business Advantage: Application only program to provide complete business support and structure - 4 Spots available each month. Apply via a quick 15 min phone call to see if we are a fit and that we can help.https://go.themoxiemovement.com/mbt-podcast// VIP Thailand Retreats: If you’re after a complete done-with-you business experience with a side of tropical relaxation we’d love to host you at our island villa in Thailand - 6 spots left in 2026. Apply by sending RETREAT in a private message here
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  • You’re Not Broke — Your Money Is Just Stuck in Your Business
    Mar 11 2026
    If you’ve ever wondered why your small business cash flow feels tight even when your revenue looks good, this episode is for you.Because a lot of women in business hit this confusing stage where sales are coming in, clients are paying, and on paper the numbers look healthy…But the bank balance still feels stressful.Payroll is due, tax is coming up and the rent’s around the corner.And you open your banking app thinking:How can my business be making money and still feel this tight financially?In this episode of The Moxie Movement Podcast, Sarah breaks down one of the biggest cash flow problems small business owners face:You’re not broke. Your money is just stuck somewhere inside your business.Because the issue usually isn’t revenue.It’s how money moves through your business.In this episode, you’ll learn:✔ Why profitable businesses can still feel cash-poor✔ The sneaky places money gets trapped inside growing businesses✔ Why “just get more clients” is terrible advice for fixing cash flow✔ How unpaid invoices quietly choke your business finances✔ The hidden cost of overcommitted spending and stock✔ A simple 14-day reset that can free up thousands in your businessKey Discussion PointsWhen revenue looks good but cash still feels tightYou can be turning over $20k, $80k, even $200k+ per month and still feel financially squeezed.That doesn’t mean you’re bad at this, It means you’re running a real, growing business with wages, rent, tax, suppliers and compliance costs.And those businesses trap money in places most people never think about.Where your business cash flow gets stuckMoney commonly gets trapped in places like:• Invoices sent but not yet paid• Work delivered but not invoiced yet• Team diary gaps where wages are paid but revenue isn’t generated• Stock sitting on shelves not moving• Packages sold but not yet used• Slow-paying clients• Minimum supplier orders locking up thousandsIndividually these don’t look dramatic.But together they quietly squeeze your small business cash flow.Why “more sales” isn’t the solutionOne of the most common pieces of business advice is:“Just get more clients.” “Just grow revenue.”But if your systems aren’t tight, more sales can actually make cash flow problems worse.Growth without financial control just amplifies stress.The three biggest cash-flow blockagesSarah sees money getting stuck in three main places:1. Uninvoiced workIf the work is done but the invoice hasn’t been sent, the cash doesn’t exist yet.2. Uncollected paymentsLate payments mean you’re financing your client’s business.3. Over-committed spendingSubscriptions, software, stock, leases and team perks quietly creep up.The 14-day reset that frees up cashYou don’t need to rebuild your entire finance system, you just need to loosen one pipeline.Try one of these:✔ Move from monthly invoicing to weekly invoicing✔ Set up a consistent debtor follow-up rhythm✔ Reduce stock orders by 15–30% and order more often✔ Switch packages to pre-payment or pay-as-you-goSmall changes like these can free up $5k, $10k, even $20k quickly.And when your cash flow improves, your nervous system does too.Listen & Stay ConnectedIf this episode resonated with you:✔ Subscribe or follow The Moxie Movement Podcast so you don’t miss an episode✔ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more honest conversations about business and life✔ Submit your questions for future podcast episodes through our social pagesWORK WITH SARAH:// The Done By Three Club: The only business model for Mum’s with an established business wanting to be Present Before 9, Done by 3 and Profitable in between. Learn more: https://go.themoxiemovement.com/the-done-by-3-model// The Moxie Business Advantage: Application only program to provide complete business support and structure - 4 Spots available each month. Apply via a quick 15 min phone call to see if we are a fit and that we can help.https://go.themoxiemovement.com/mbt-podcast// VIP Thailand Retreats: If you’re after a complete done-with-you business experience with a side of tropical relaxation we’d love to host you at our island villa in Thailand - 6 spots left in 2026. Apply by sending RETREAT in a private message here
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  • How to Stop Micromanaging Your Team: The 3-Line Decision Framework That Ends Bottlenecks
    Mar 2 2026
    Micromanaging your team, answering endless “quick questions,” and feeling like the bottleneck in your own business?If every refund, rebooking, roster tweak, client issue, and “Can I just check…” still lands on your desk, this episode is your reset.Because you’re not overwhelmed by growth.You’re overwhelmed by tiny decisions.And when everything flows through you, your team doesn’t grow and your business can’t breathe without you.In this episode, I’m breaking down the simple 3-line decision framework that stops micromanaging without losing control and builds a team that actually thinks.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why micromanaging isn’t about control, it’s about blurry ownershipThe real reason your team keeps escalating small decisionsHow to stop being the bottleneck in your businessThe 3 decision lines: Handle, Escalate, InformA 30-minute reset exercise to reclaim your time and mental spaceHow to build leadership layers so your business doesn’t depend on youThe Real Problem: Decision OverloadWhen every small decision floats upward to you:Your brain never switches offYour team never builds decision confidenceYou stay stuck in reactive modeIt’s not that your team is lazy.It’s that no one defined the lines.And without clear lines, everything defaults to you.The 3-Line Decision FrameworkThis isn’t about building 500 SOPs.It’s about clarity.1️⃣ HANDLEThey decide. They act. No permission needed.Refunds under a set limit. Routine rebooks. Stock inside budget.If the information sits with them, they handle it.2️⃣ ESCALATEThey bring 3 options + a recommendation.Not “What should I do?”But “Here’s what I think we could do.”This shifts thinking from you to them.3️⃣ INFORMThey decide. They act. They update you in rhythm.No panic texts at 10pm.No holiday interruptions.You stay in the loop without carrying the weight.The 30-Minute ResetIf you want to stop micromanaging fast:Write down the 10 interruptions from last week.Assign the role (not the person) who should own each.Label them: Handle, Escalate, or Inform.Set boundaries where needed (money, risk, time).That’s it. No corporate complexity just clean ownership.This Episode Is For You If:You feel like the glue holding everything togetherYou’re constantly interrupted by “quick questions”You’re exhausted from making tiny decisions all dayYou want to grow without working harderYou want a business that runs without micromanagingYou didn’t build your business to be the fastest answerer in the building.You built it for freedom, profit and presence.And that only happens when your team knows exactly which decisions are theirs.🎧 Loved this episode?✔ Subscribe or follow The Moxie Movement Podcast✔ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook✔ Submit your questions for upcoming episodesUntil next time — stay moxie.WORK WITH SARAH:// The Done By Three Club: The only business model for Mum’s with an established business wanting to be Present Before 9, Done by 3 and Profitable in between. Learn more: https://go.themoxiemovement.com/the-done-by-3-model// The Moxie Business Advantage: Application only program to provide complete business support and structure - 4 Spots available each month. Apply via a quick 15 min phone call to see if we are a fit and that we can help.https://go.themoxiemovement.com/mbt-podcast// VIP Thailand Retreats: If you’re after a complete done-with-you business experience with a side of tropical relaxation we’d love to host you at our island villa in Thailand - 6 spots left in 2026. Apply by sending RETREAT in a private message here
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  • How She Made $1,500 Before 2PM (And Still Did School Pick-Up)
    Feb 24 2026
    What if success isn’t about doing more…But about choosing less?In this episode of The Moxie Movement, I’m sitting down with Erika Clarkson — Melbourne artist, mum of two, and Done By Three Club member. Who went from breastfeeding with 47 business ideas and zero focus… to earning $1,500 before 2pm drawing on shop windows.And still making school pick up.This is the real story of what happens when you stop glorifying hustle, start asking what you actually want, and build a business that fits your life.Not “overnight success.”Just consistent action, brave decisions, and a whole lot of belief shifts.In this episode, you’ll learn:✔ Why having “too many ideas” is actually fear in disguise✔ The lie about success that keeps women stuck✔ How scheduling her time changed Erika’s income and her nervous system✔ The mindset shift that helped her stop undervaluing her work✔ Why consistent action beats big bursts of motivation✔ How she went from reactive chaos to calm, aligned growth✔ What it really looks like to earn well and still be present at school pick upThe Belief ShiftAfter being knocked back for a big job, Erika found herself crying and questioning everything. Not because she wasn’t capable but because her entire sense of success was tied to someone else saying yes.That had to change.For years she believed success was for “other people.”Not for someone sensitive.Or with ADHD tendencies.Or with a brain that moves fast.Sound familiar?She had to drop the belief that success wasn’t for her and replace it with one simple truth:You have to believe you can do it before you’ll take the steps.The system that changed everything.Scheduling.Not a colour-coded Pinterest fantasy.Actual time ownership.Instead of walking into her office asking “What should I do today?”She decided in advance.She schedules:SalesLife adminDate nightSelf-care FridaySchool pickup spaceAnd she deleted her to-do list.That shift alone moved her from reactive to proactive, from overwhelmed to aligned.The money shift.Erika stopped:Overdelivering for freeTaking whatever paidHoarding money in the business account “for safety”And started:Valuing her timeCharging for the extra milePaying herself properlyNow?She’s had $1,500 days finishing at 2pm.Drawing koalas in Christmas hats on shop windows.(Yes, the police once stopped her to check she was “sanctioned.” 😂)The biggest truth in here?You can have it all.You just can’t do it all at once.And you don’t need to sacrifice being a mum to make serious money.Erika earned well last year and still made 80–90% of school pickups.That’s what alignment looks like.Your next stepIf this episode hit home:🎧 Make sure you subscribe to The Moxie Movement Podcast so you never miss an episode.📲 Come follow us on Instagram and Facebook where you can submit your questions for upcoming episodes. I love answering the real stuff you’re navigating behind the scenes.Until next time…Stay Moxie. 💛WORK WITH SARAH:// The Done By Three Club: The only business model for Mum’s with an established business wanting to be Present Before 9, Done by 3 and Profitable in between. Learn more: https://go.themoxiemovement.com/the-done-by-3-model// The Moxie Business Advantage: Application only program to provide complete business support and structure - 4 Spots available each month. Apply via a quick 15 min phone call to see if we are a fit and that we can help.https://go.themoxiemovement.com/mbt-podcast// VIP Thailand Retreats: If you’re after a complete done-with-you business experience with a side of tropical relaxation we’d love to host you at our island villa in Thailand - 6 spots left in 2026. Apply by sending RETREAT in a private message here
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  • The Delegation Anxiety Fix: How to Stop Hoarding Tasks and Start Leading
    Feb 16 2026

    If you’re an overwhelmed business owner who says she wants help… but still struggles with delegation anxiety, this episode is for you.

    Because task hoarding in small business doesn’t look dramatic.

    It looks like:

    Doing payroll from a hospital bed.

    Working when you’re sick because “no one else can do it properly.”

    Redoing your team’s work at 10pm.

    Micromanaging because it feels safer.

    This isn’t about being bad at leadership.

    This is about identity, control, and learning how to delegate without losing control.

    And for female entrepreneurs — especially mums running businesses — this pattern is incredibly common.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    ✔ Why delegation anxiety in small business isn’t a character flaw

    ✔ The identity shift from “doer” to CEO leadership

    ✔ How to delegate in your small business without micromanaging

    ✔ The 80% rule of delegation (and why it unlocks momentum)

    ✔ How to choose low-risk tasks to delegate first

    ✔ Why business growth without burnout requires backup

    The Real Cost of Not Delegating

    When you stop delegating because it feels uncomfortable, you create:

    1. A business that only works when you’re working
    2. Constant mental load
    3. No backup during school holidays or sickness
    4. Burnout disguised as “high standards”

    Being indispensable feels powerful.

    Until you realise it means you can’t step away.

    If your nervous system goes into fight-or-flight every time life happens, that’s not a systems problem.

    That’s a delegation problem.

    The 80% Rule of Delegation

    Here’s the shift:

    Delegation isn’t about someone doing it your way.

    It’s about someone doing it well enough so you don’t have to.

    80% done by someone else is more powerful than 100% done by you.

    Because leadership in small business isn’t execution anymore, it’s direction.

    If you want to scale your business without burnout, you must move from task hoarder to leader.

    Where to Start Delegating (Without Panicking)

    If you’re wondering how to delegate in your business without blowing it up:

    Start with low-risk tasks.

    Admin.

    Accounts.

    Repetitive prep work.

    Follow-ups.

    If the business won’t collapse if it’s done imperfectly, it’s safe to hand over.

    And instead of micromanaging steps, define outcomes:

    “What does done look like?”

    Clarity reduces anxiety for you and for them.

    Next Steps

    🎧 Subscribe or follow The Moxie Movement Podcast for weekly episodes on delegation, leadership, business systems, and growth without burnout.

    📲 Follow us on Instagram and Facebook and submit your questions for upcoming podcast episodes.

    Stay Moxie.

    WORK WITH SARAH:

    // The Done By Three Club: The only business model for Mum’s with an established business wanting to be Present Before 9, Done by 3 and Profitable in between. Learn more: https://go.themoxiemovement.com/the-done-by-3-model

    // The Moxie Business Advantage: Application only program to provide complete business support and structure - 4 Spots available each month. Apply via a quick 15 min phone call to see if we are a fit and that we can help.

    https://go.themoxiemovement.com/mbt-podcast

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  • The School Run Strategy: How to Stop Your Business Bleeding Into Family Time
    Feb 9 2026

    The hours between 3pm and bedtime can feel like absolute chaos.

    You’re trying to finish work, cook dinner, manage homework, regulate everyone’s emotions… and somehow be present too.

    If you’ve ever thought, “Why does it feel like I’m failing at everything between school pickup and bedtime?” this episode is for you.

    You’re not bad at being present, your business just isn’t designed to let you leave.

    In this episode of The Moxie Movement Podcast, I’m giving you what I call The School Run Strategy a simple and powerful way to contain your business so it stops bleeding into family time and draining your energy dry.

    This isn’t about working less because you’re “not ambitious”.

    It’s about designing a business that works with your real life not against it.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:
    1. Why split attention is the real reason you feel guilty everywhere
    2. What “Done By Three” actually means (and what it doesn’t)
    3. How to create a hard stop that protects your energy and your evenings
    4. Why decision-making after 3pm is costing you more than you think
    5. The 4 non-negotiable rules that stop work spilling into parenting time
    6. How buffers (not better time management) change everything

    We also cover:
    1. Why trying to do two full-time roles at once is exhausting you
    2. How role separation leads to better business decisions and calmer evenings
    3. Why “no new starts after 2pm” will instantly reduce mental load
    4. How to start small without burning out or rebelling against your own rules

    Your next step:

    Pick one day this week and try a true hard stop.

    Clock out. Shut it down. Leave the business where it belongs.

    And if you want to go deeper into building a business that’s designed to be Done By Three this is exactly what we build inside my world.

    Here’s how to stay connected:

    1. Subscribe or follow The Moxie Movement Podcast so you don’t miss an episode
    2. Follow along on Instagram and Facebook for behind-the-scenes, real talk, and tools you can actually use
    3. Got a question you want answered on a future episode? Submit it over on socials

    Love + Moxie,

    Sarah

    WORK WITH SARAH:

    // The Done By Three Club: The only business model for Mum’s with an established business wanting to be Present Before 9, Done by 3 and Profitable in between. Learn more: https://go.themoxiemovement.com/the-done-by-3-model

    // The Moxie Business Advantage: Application only program to provide complete business support and structure - 4 Spots available each month. Apply via a quick 15 min phone call to see if we are a fit and that we can help.

    https://go.themoxiemovement.com/mbt-podcast

    // VIP Thailand Retreats: If you’re after a complete done-with-you business experience with a side of tropical relaxation we’d love to host you at our island villa in Thailand - 6 spots left in 2026. Apply by sending RETREAT in a private message here

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    18 m
  • Golden Handcuffs: Why Your “Successful” Business Is Making You Exhausted
    Feb 2 2026

    You did the thing, built the business and money’s coming in.

    So why does it feel like you can’t breathe?

    If you’ve got a business that looks successful from the outside paying you well, serving clients, ticking the “should be grateful” boxes but you can’t switch off, can’t step away, and can’t imagine a holiday without your laptop… this one is for you.

    In this episode, I’m unpacking what I call the golden handcuffs. When your business pays you just enough to keep you trapped, but not enough to buy back your time, energy, or thinking space.

    This isn’t a personal failing, it’s a structure problem.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    ✔ Why successful businesses can feel heavier instead of easier

    ✔ How capable women accidentally build businesses that rely on them for everything

    ✔ The 3 signs your business is leaning on you too hard

    ✔ Why making more money won’t fix your exhaustion

    ✔ The difference between being a paid doer vs a true business owner

    ✔ A simple audit to spot where you’re handcuffed to your business

    We get into:
    1. The “well-paid job” trap that keeps you permanently on
    2. Why being the main sales generator keeps you stuck
    3. How becoming the default problem solver drains your brain
    4. What happens when your role doesn’t evolve as your business grows
    5. Why structure creates relief not revenue alone
    6. How to start redesigning your business without burning it down

    If you’ve ever thought:

    “I should be grateful… so why am I this tired?”

    Then your business just needs a different architecture.


    👉 Ready for your next step?

    Subscribe or follow The Moxie Movement Podcast so you don’t miss future episodes.

    Follow along on Instagram and Facebook and submit a question for a future episode while you’re there.

    If this episode hit, listen again with a pen and paper. You’re not meant to cope harder you’re meant to redesign smarter.


    WORK WITH SARAH:

    // The Done By Three Club: The only business model for Mum’s with an established business wanting to be Present Before 9, Done by 3 and Profitable in between. Learn more: https://go.themoxiemovement.com/the-done-by-3-model

    // The Moxie Business Advantage: Application only program to provide complete business support and structure - 4 Spots available each month. Apply via a quick 15 min phone call to see if we are a fit and that we can help.

    https://go.themoxiemovement.com/mbt-podcast

    // VIP Thailand Retreats: If you’re after a complete done-with-you business experience with a side of tropical relaxation we’d love to host you at our island villa in Thailand - 6 spots left in 2026. Apply by sending RETREAT in a private message here

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  • Back to School, Back to Business: How Mum Business Owners Stop Carrying All the Load
    Jan 28 2026

    Back to school.

    Back to business.

    Back to carrying everything… again?

    If you’re a mum running a business, this season probably feels familiar.

    Uniforms. Stationery chaos. Permission slips. Lunchboxes you hope were emptied last term.

    And that quiet belief whispering in your head: “Once this settles down… then I’ll focus on my business.”

    But it never settles down.

    In this episode, Sarah is calling time on the “I’ll start when life calms down” trap and walking you through how to actually build a business that works inside school terms, school holidays, sick kids, and the mental load you’re already carrying.

    No fantasy schedules. No perfect weeks.

    Just real systems that hold you even when life is messy.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    ✔ Why waiting for the “right time” is quietly killing your momentum

    ✔ How to do business before your bandwidth disappears

    ✔ The power of fewer priorities and tighter execution

    ✔ How to decide what actually matters in your business (and what you can stop doing)

    ✔ Why your business model must be designed around school terms

    ✔ How to plan term one without burning yourself out in week one

    We dive into:
    1. The myth that school holidays = a break for mum business owners
    2. Why perfect weeks don’t exist (and never have)
    3. Doing less, but doing it better in life and business
    4. Critical success factors vs busywork that doesn’t move the needle
    5. How to choose one or two six-week projects instead of trying to do everything
    6. What not to plan during back-to-school weeks (hint: big decisions)
    7. Practical back-to-school systems that reduce your load year after year

    This episode is for you if:
    1. You feel excited for the kids to be back at school… and exhausted at the same time
    2. You keep telling yourself “next week I’ll focus on my business”
    3. You’re tired of carrying the mental load at home and at work
    4. You want your business to fit around mum life not fight against it
    5. You’re done with fantasy schedules and ready for something sustainable

    Your next steps (don’t skip this):

    👉 Subscribe or follow The Moxie Movement Podcast so you don’t miss future episodes

    👉 Follow us on Instagram and Facebook and submit your question for an upcoming podcast

    Because your business doesn’t need more of your time or energy.

    It needs a system that actually works for the life you’re living.

    Stay moxie.

    Sarah x

    WORK WITH SARAH:

    // The Done By Three Club: The only business model for Mum’s with an established business wanting to be Present Before 9, Done by 3 and Profitable in between. Learn more: https://go.themoxiemovement.com/the-done-by-3-model

    // The Moxie Business Advantage: Application only program to provide complete business support and structure - 4 Spots available monthly. Apply via a quick 15 min phone call to see if we are a fit and that we can help.

    https://go.themoxiemovement.com/mbt-podcast

    // VIP Thailand Retreats: If you’re after a complete done-with-you business experience with a side of tropical relaxation we’d love to host you at our island villa in Thailand - 6 spots left in 2026. Apply by sending RETREAT in a private message here

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    21 m