The Alchemy with MaryJo Burkhard

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MaryJo Burkhard
Jul 22, 2024
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I’ve always been more comfortable behind the scenes, on the sidelines, and supporting others. I would tell myself that this is because I’m a helper and an introvert (yeah, you can be both …).

But sometimes, that was just a facade for me to hide behind so I didn’t have to be seen because not being seen was sometimes safer. Staying small meant that I didn’…

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