Pause On The Play
222 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 55 ratingsPause On The Play® is where you are challenged to examine your beliefs, question your predisposed notions, and consider realities you may be unfamiliar with in order to understand that they too are real. Erica Courdae and co-host India Jackson have real conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion, visibility, mindset, and everything in between.
Topics include imperfect allyship®, imposter syndrome, company culture, and how you can feel more aligned and empowered in your business marketing. Let's go beyond the surface and move into action, today.
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Making Impact Through Everyday Actions
June 22, 2021 04:01 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBImpact. Much like diversity, it's a word that’s often (and sadly) overused. Erica lends clarity to a term that has become a buzzword in some circles rather than a meaningful intention. She also challenges imperfect allies to make moves that extend beyond their brand, their business, and their social media engagement. Small acts rather than grandiose gestures are the true momentum-builders of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In this discussion: What does impact look like in ...
Values, Visibility, and the Benefits of Belonging to a Community
June 15, 2021 04:01 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBReady to integrate your values into your brand? Pause On The Play The Community members engage with this transformative work all the time. Erica and India invite community-curious folks inside their interactive hub to explore the benefits of membership. Learn more about resources and exclusive features that make this network a remarkable, judgment-free space where folks connect the dots between values and visibility. Already a member? Erica and India share tips that help you make ...
Accessing Your Innate Feminine Power and De-Programming Patriarchy with Amy Young
June 08, 2021 04:01 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBPersonal integrity and professional success are not mutually exclusive. If you’re searching for a real-life example of whole-hearted values integration, look no further than Amy Young. As a coach and leader, Amy supports wide-awake women in accessing their innate feminine power through a process of patriarchal de-programming she calls "The Undoing." Erica and India welcome Amy to share details of her journey away from the safe, false persona she’d created into the filter-free, tr...
One Year Later: Allyship Beyond The Black Square
June 01, 2021 04:01 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBWhat have you learned in the year since George Floyd’s murder? Has your allyship evolved beyond performative activism like posting a black square on social media in solidarity with Blackout Tuesday? Or reflexively adopting initiatives for fear of being “canceled”? A lack of intentionality causes more harm than good, and actions that aren’t 100% aligned with values don’t promote lasting change. Erica and India take this anniversary to examine the co-opting of Blackout Tuesday’s ...
Creating a Nonprofit to Support the Causes That Matter Most to You with Hannah Lowe Corman
May 25, 2021 15:42 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBWhat does it mean to suddenly identify with a group you never thought you’d become part of - and how to begin turning those challenges into opportunities for greater communal consciousness? Erica and India are joined by Hannah Lowe Corman, co-founder, and president of L-CMD Research Foundation. According to Hannah, 7,000 diseases currently classify as rare, meaning fewer than 200,000 cases recorded in the US. Her son, Austin, is one of those affected. Hannah shares the ways in w...
Who Is Your Outrage On Behalf Of?
May 18, 2021 04:25 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBYou’re fired up! But who, exactly, is that rage on behalf of? Erica and India unpack the myriad issues lurking beneath heaps of social outrage carried out in the name of advocacy for underrepresented or marginalized communities. What can imperfect allies do to prevent creating more harm than good? Get curious about their motivations before slinging unsolicited vitriol! Erica offers three questions to help folks evaluate rather than act on impulse. In this discussion: Why al...
Normalizing Same-Sex Parenting and Adoption in the Classroom with Steve Disselhorst
May 11, 2021 04:28 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBErica and India are back with guest Steve Disselhorst to explore the simple, creative ways that educators and allies can build more inclusive school environments where same-sex parenting and adoption are normalized. As a specialist in personal and professional leadership development and consulting for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Steve brings a wealth of career-based knowledge to the conversation. However, his role as father to two adoptive children is at the heart of the exp...
Diversity In Publicity: Centering The Thought Leadership and Stories Of BIPOC Voices
May 04, 2021 16:07 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBNearly a year after this discussion from episode 62 of Pause On The Play, the question remains: why haven’t we seen or heard more stories about people of color by people of color? A lot has happened since Erica and India first welcomed Cher Hale, a Taiwanese Black American and owner of Ginkgo Public Relations, to discuss the necessity of centering Black and Brown voices – in business and elsewhere – to allow for diverse perspectives, fair pay, and self-determination of our legaci...
Focus On the Right Things
April 27, 2021 04:01 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBAre you concentrating on the issues that truly matter? Or rehashing trivial controversies? Take a moment before answering; consider the nonsense over which some folks have expended so much energy lately (refer back to this recent conversation for a prime example). These decoy “debates” flood social feeds and shift focus away from the issues that continue to put Black and Brown bodies in literal danger. In this solo conversation, Erica returns with guidance to help you combat th...
Do Your Associations Reflect Your Values?
April 20, 2021 18:11 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBHere we are again: another Black man murdered; more excuses made on behalf of the “fine, upstanding” officer who pulled the trigger. This latest tragedy begs the question: how big are the blinders that prevent folks from taking an accurate measure of their family members, friends, or peers? In this solo conversation, Erica offers steps for auditing our personal and professional connections. She reminds us that passive affiliations are just as important as those we actively cultiva...
Four Questions to Ask When You’re Feeling Outraged
April 13, 2021 04:01 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MBThe recent social media controversy swirling around a particular white female empowerment brand isn’t new. But, if the “influencer’s” bad behavior is shocking to you, then the question isn’t, how could she? Instead, ask yourself, why am I so surprised? In this solo discussion, Erica proposes a series of questions to help us redirect that attention toward profound introspection rather than performative outrage. In this discussion: Old habits, new controversy It’s not the bad ...
Supporting With Empathy: White Supremacy and Othering During Tragedy
April 06, 2021 04:01 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBIn the wake of yet another mass shooting after the horrific hate crime in Atlanta which impacted the AAPI community, Erica and India confront the disturbing adversarial reactions they’ve seen some white people direct at underserved communities. They also use this opportunity to outline positive steps you can take to champion empathy and understanding within your sphere of influence and support humans in those affected communities. In this discussion: The effects of othering on ma...
From Implicit to Explicit: Align Your Values With Action
March 30, 2021 04:01 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBSo often, people think of values work as a one-and-done activity. Not so! As we transition through our many iterations, the values we hold dear transform, becoming more developed and recognizable. However, the full scope of our personal growth is often lost on us in a forest of nuance. In this solo conversation, Erica plots her own evolutionary process - from cosmetology school to DEI professional - highlighting moments that reinforced her commitment to the work. In this disc...
How to Create a Give-Back Strategy for Your Brand
March 23, 2021 05:01 - 39 minutes - 53.9 MBSupporting a favorite cause - and acknowledging that support - is an essential part of who you are and how you choose to show up. For some, an unlimited choice of causes to support can lead to overwhelm and an inability to pick just one. So, how do you create a give-back component in your business? How do you vet the companies and organizations? How do you ensure that your assistance has the desired effect? Erica and India share best practices and examples from both their individu...
A real life example of centering and its impact on a Black woman
March 16, 2021 04:31 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MBIn 2019, Erica and India got together to discuss India’s experiences at Afropunk, the summer festival of Black art and music. In the midst of what she describes as a place of love and support and people coming together celebrating their own identities, she also had an encounter that shook her - something she might once have considered part of the normal experience of being a Black woman. Looking back on the event revealed to India just how far she’d come on her DEI journey, and ...
Weaving Story, Experience, and Humor Into the Way You Communicate with Jon Goode
March 09, 2021 05:01 - 54 minutes - 74.4 MBPoint of view is what connects your content to your people. Inviting people into your personal lived experience while providing space for theirs to breathe allows both sides to appreciate the other. Authentic content hits that sweet spot - the intersection of what we share, where we’re similar, and where our experiences diverge - every time. It allows both creator and audience to agree and, perhaps more importantly, how to disagree in a way that keeps the dialogue going. Award-win...
Breaking free from limiting labels is a revolution with romance author Tasha Harrison
March 02, 2021 05:01 - 49 minutes - 68 MBNoted romance and erotica author and editor, Tasha Harrison joins Erica to discuss attracting people to your community through authenticity. Part of that involves letting people in to know who you are, what it is that makes you the individual and the human that you are that can't be manufactured or replicated by someone else. Simply put, it’s your personality. When preparing this topic for Pause On The Play, Erica knew immediately that her friend, Tasha, who is also the creator of...
Showing up for DEI in the U.S. and Abroad with Kay Fabella
February 23, 2021 05:01 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MBDEI consultants are not a monolith. Erica and her guest, Kay Fabella, a DEI and remote team consultant based in Spain, discuss how personal experience, geographical location, and cultural context influence individual approaches to the work, while highlighting some of the key differences in anti-racism efforts abroad versus those in the US. In this discussion: The value of embracing a multi-hyphenate identity Wholeheartedly engaging in the DEI journey The importance of conte...
Growing Anti-capitalist Economies Through Small Actions with Kate Strathmann
February 16, 2021 05:01 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBFor business owners who want to transition away from the white supremacist structure of capitalism towards more equitable economic solutions, it can be difficult to know where to even begin. Erica is joined by multi-disciplinary business owner and self-described free spirit Kate Strathmann to discuss approachable actions that business owners can take in support of an anti-capitalist operating strategy - without destroying their profitability. In this discussion: Capitalism’s r...
Celebrating Black Joy for Black History Month
February 09, 2021 06:22 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBErica invites you to approach Black History Month by taking time to learn about Black joy. The full article is coming soon at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep94. *** After the Episode Download the Imperfect Allies Evaluation Checklist to continue your journey at EricaCourdae.com. Join the Pause On The Play Community. Be sure to rate + review the podcast!
An Irreverent Q and A with Erica and India
February 02, 2021 05:01 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBIf you’re in search of a little fun on this journey, Erica and India have gotcha covered. There has been a lot of heaviness in the world lately. Your nervous system could probably use a break. To lighten the mood, Erica and India play a few rounds of Q & A with an assist from PodDecks. It’s your typical chat between two friends and colleagues - only recorded for posterity. This discussion includes: Conversational icebreakers Deep thoughts and shallow inquiries A tangent on...
Become More Sustainable Without Sacrificing Profit with Shannon Kenny
January 26, 2021 05:01 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBFebruary is sustainability month at Pause On The Play! In advance of our deep dive into all things related to sustainability, Erica and India speak with Shannon Kenny, a business sustainability expert who’s approach provides a practical antidote to glossier influencer-based efforts. In This Episode: What role equity can play in advancing eco-conscious products and policy How goods-based businesses and service-oriented companies can take the lead and thrive by modeling best prac...
Self vs Community
January 19, 2021 05:01 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MBA new year ushers in fresh opportunities to replace tired either/or thinking with a resounding both, and! Erica breaks down the what, why, and how of self vs community efforts and offers a more comprehensive, holistic approach for advancing your anti-racism practice. Discussion includes: Applying concepts of self and collective to diversity, equity, and inclusion work Concurrent roads to lasting change Decentering our actions Recognizing DEI work as an ongoing effort Aski...
Preventing Human Trafficking Through Education with Brittany Dunn, Safe House Project
January 12, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBThe United States holds a dubious distinction as one of the top three worst countries in the world with regards to human trafficking. In support of January’s designation as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Erica and India are joined by Brittany Dunn, chief operating officer of Safe House Project. Armed with uncomfortable data, the trio explores misconceptions and hidden realities that keep human traffickers operating at large -- often in plain sight. Brit...
Responding to the Insurgency on the Nation's Capitol
January 08, 2021 03:00 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBWe need to talk. After watching this full insurgency on the national capitol in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, January 6th, 2021, we didn't want to just leave that there and not acknowledge it. When these kinds of things go down, there can be so many questions that come up for people and we wish that we had some clear answers for you. It is impossible to talk about what's happening now without looking at the history of how we got here... So let's talk. *** For more support and...
Disability Allyship with Jennifer Sarrett
January 05, 2021 05:01 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBIn the marathon that is allyship, disability awareness can feel like miles added on mid-race. But there’s no finish line for allies - only growth. Anti-ableism expert Jennifer Sarrett, PhD., joins Erica and India in challenging the conventions that keep disability advocacy on the outskirts of DEI discussion and provides helpful tools for advancing the cause. The discussion includes: Definitions of common terms A look at the disabled community Practicing vs perfecting allyship...
Honoring Your 2020 Experience
December 29, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBAs December winds down, we’re getting dangerously close to being bombarded with new year’s resolutions. But rather than speeding into 2021 looking only to the future, Erica and India are here to help you reflect on your 2020 evolution. They each share their top leadership and allyship lessons from the year and provide recommendations for witnessing your own growth and ensuring you’re leading with your values in the coming year. Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseonthepla...
Spreading The Wealth Through Partnerships
December 22, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBWhen you know your values it’s easier to see how you align with others. It’s easier to see the value in their programs and services. And it makes recommending them a natural and obvious decision. And when you do so, the money will flow - both to you and within groups of people whose values align with your own. Whether you have a list of 40 or 400, you can benefit from strategic partnerships like affiliate programs. In this live POTP Community recording, Erica and India are joined...
More Questions Than Answers
December 15, 2020 05:00 - 16 minutes - 22.1 MBMaybe it’s human nature to want answers to your questions. But maybe, just maybe, it’s a product of white supremacy. On this episode, Erica shares the most common questions that motivate individuals to engage in DEI work and why they often find themselves asking more questions than getting the answers they came for. Though racism and bigotry can feel all-consuming, Erica leaves listeners with tips on how small business owners can effect change much bigger than themselves. Check ...
The ROI On DEI - A Tell All
December 08, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MBWhen we think about investing in our businesses, we typically consider what we’ll get out of it when doing so. Will our audience grow? Will our revenue increase? Will we meet our goals faster? These returns on investment aren’t wrong to have as a motivator, but they do look different for DEI work. On this episode, Erica and India discuss: The reason a traditional ROI measurement is ineffective for DEI work, Why you have to be willing to engage on a personal level even when the b...
You’re Not Doing It All And That’s Okay, Keep Going
December 01, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MBDEI work is emotional work. From shame and discomfort to assumed expectations about what’s “good enough,” our feelings can actually prevent us from making the change we wish to be a part of. In this episode, Erica is joined by her client, Kelsey Murphy of Whiskey & Work, to talk about her allyship journey. They talk about: The motivation for Kelsey to engage in DEI work, What it looks like to be an imperfect ally when you hold yourself to perfectionist standards, The burnout man...
Gratitude + Giving Thanks To You
November 24, 2020 05:00 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBIt's the holidays, but let's do it our way. Erica shares what she is grateful for, and her view on what the holidays can mean. Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep82 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community to join today! Be sure to rate + review the podcast!
The Results Are In—What’s Next?
November 17, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBJoe Biden has been declared the next President of the United States. With that also we’re gaining a woman of color, Kamala Harris, as VP—something many of us never believed we see in our lifetime. Whether you’re celebrating or mourning, now is the time to think about what’s next. In this solo episode, Erica Courdae shares five questions we should all be considering as we take ownership of our values and take action in our businesses. Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseo...
Representation Matters, Especially in Mental Health
November 10, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBMental health still carries stigma in many communities across the U.S. It’s a conversation many aren’t comfortable having, therefore continuing the shame and silence around the topic. People of color especially struggle to access necessary and adequate mental health and wellness support. Today, Erica and India are joined by therapist, Amenah Arman, to discuss why it’s so important to receive support from someone who looks like you. Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseon...
Voting Observations on Election Day Eve
November 03, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MBLiving in the same state doesn’t mean you’ll have the same voting experience. On this episode, Erica Courdae and India Jackson explore that truth by each sharing what it was like on the first day of early voting in Maryland. Their vastly different experiences show that what we may consider normal isn’t so for everyone. Now, more than ever, we should reconsider what “normal” is and whether it’s a benchmark for ourselves or a hindrance to recognizing privilege. Check out the show ...
Cultures Of Creativity Require The Courage To Fail
October 27, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBAs entrepreneurs we categorize ourselves as “creatives” and “non-creatives,” equating our creative potential with our job title. That begs the question: are creativity and artistry the same thing and can we all learn to be more creative as adults? Erica and India are joined by Genein Letford, best-selling author and global speaker on creative and financial literacies. She believes creative thinking, paired with financial entrepreneurship education, are critical skills for everyone ...
Evaluate Your Efforts With The Imperfect Ally's Checklist
October 20, 2020 04:00 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBIf you aren’t being explicit with what you believe in, you can’t assume others will know. On this episode, Erica gives a sneak peek into her Imperfect Ally Checklist, which provides important questions for all values-driven businesses to consider. These questions will help you evaluate whether you’re doing the best you can do right now in the spaces you facilitate, events you curate, and communities you lead. They’ll also remind people of what matters to you and hold the door open...
Rejecting Hustle Culture And Its Racist Roots
October 13, 2020 04:00 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MBCan we grow businesses we love without the hustle and burnout so often associated with success? That’s the question many of us have as Covid-19 has saddled us with increasing tasks and decreasing levels of support. On this episode, Erica and India are joined by business growth strategist and member of the Pause on the Play community, Racheal Cook. Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep76 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business...
Money Talks, But It’s Not The Only Path To Wealth with Jacquette Timmons
October 06, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBJoin me as India and I have a live podcast recording with Pause on the Play The Community alongside our special guest Jacquette Timmons about voting with your dollars, money choices, and how wealth is different than you might think it is (like who has it and how to get it). Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep75 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play...
Why DEI Work Isn’t Just For White Women
September 29, 2020 04:00 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBJoin me as I talk with India about the fact that DEI work is for all of us in creating more equity and inclusion in our lives and businesses. Breaking down preconceived notions and {re}considering our normal is work we all need to engage in. Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep74 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://...
There Is No Anti-Racism Fast Track + How To Check Yourself
September 22, 2020 16:19 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MBJoin me as I talk about the journey of anti-racism and how you have to check yourself when it inadvertently becomes the "me"show. Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep73 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community to join today! Be sure to rate + review the podcast!
Your Vote Matters- What You Can Do If You're Feeling Stuck
September 15, 2020 19:35 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBJoin me as India and discuss some questions to ask yourself when you're feeling stuck and need to be moved into action. Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/ep72 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community to join today! Be sure to rate + review the podcast!
Your Vote Matters- What You Can Do If You're Feeling Stuck
September 15, 2020 19:35 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBJoin me as India and discuss some questions to ask yourself when you're feeling stuck and need to be moved into action. Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep72 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community to join today! Be sure to rate + review the podcast!
Being Active Right Now Is A Necessary Choice
September 08, 2020 04:00 - 12 minutes - 17 MBJoin me on my birthday (September 8th🥳) as I talk about being active, the privilege of free speech in the private sector, and voting. Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep71 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community to join today! Be sure to rate + review the podcast!
Helpful Questions To Answer Before Hiring A DEI Coach
September 01, 2020 04:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBJoin me as India and discuss some questions to ask yourself helpful things to consider before deciding to work with a DEI coach. Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep70 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community to join today! Be sure to rate + review the podcast!
Brand Alignment Is A Conscious Choice
August 25, 2020 04:00 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBJoin me as India and I have a live podcast recording with Pause on the Play The Community about the messy middle of brand alignment. And that it is a conscious choice to step into what feels good for you at that moment. Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/ep69 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community to jo...
Brand Alignment Is A Conscious Choice
August 25, 2020 04:00 - 58 minutes - 81 MBJoin me as India and I have a live podcast recording with Pause on the Play The Community about the messy middle of brand alignment. And that it is a conscious choice to step into what feels good for you at that moment. Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep69 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://www.pauseontheplay.com/com...
What Brand Alignment Is And How It Is An Evolution
August 18, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBJoin me as I talk with my co-host India Jackson about brand alignment. What it is, what it isn't, and how it is an evolution not a destination. Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep68 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community to join today! Be sure to rate + review the podcast!
An Interview with an Ally + Community Member with Kelli Manzano
July 22, 2020 18:59 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MBJoin me as I talk with my guest Kelli Manzano about allyship in the current social climate, and her experience being a member of Pause on the Play: The Community. Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep67 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community to join today! Be sure to rate + review the podca...
Now What - Your Brand After The Black Square
July 14, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MBJoin me as I talk with my co-host India Jackson about how your brand needs to keep moving after The Black Square was posted on Instagram and things to consider for what's next. Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep66 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community to join today! Be sure to rate + re...