Ever feel like life hit “intermission” and forgot to hand you the rest of the script?
Entre Acts with Linedy Genao is the podcast for anyone navigating a life transition: career pivots, creative reinvention, burnout, breakups, big moves, and the messy in-between (or in Spanish, entre) the acts of life.
Hosted by Broadway star Linedy Genao, each episode delivers candid conversations and behind-the-scenes stories from artists and bold thinkers rewriting their next chapter in real time. Expect real talk, a little chisme, and the kind of insight that feels like a reset button for your confidence.
Whether you’re switching paths, starting over, or chasing a dream that scares you, Entre Acts is your reminder that you’re not lost. You’re simply in-between acts!
Because life doesn’t pause. It just moves… entre acts.
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#21 - Eva Noblezada: Escaping the People-Pleasing Trap and Shaking Off the Noise
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 • Duration 41:17
Welcome to the sensational season one finale of Entre Acts with host Linedy Genao! To close out this chapter, Linedy is joined on the couch by a true force of nature, her very own The Great Gatsby castmate, and two-time Tony Award nominee, Eva Noblezada.
The backstage dressing roommates skip right past the glitz and glamour to deliver an unfiltered, high-energy conversation. They kick things off with a rowdy game of dominoes, alignment checking their favorite pizza slices, and debating whether pineapple belongs on pizza (spoiler: Eva is a fierce defender of the pineapple, jalapeno, and bacon combo). Eva takes a nostalgic look at her fascination with the 1920s jazz era and speakeasies, before showing off a flawless West London accent picked up from her years headlining the West End. Linedy also gets a hilarious, step-by-step masterclass on how to properly insert a lime wedge into a bottle of Corona the "Reeve Carney way".
As they step into the heartfelt middle layer of the sándwichito format, Eva opens up about what it means to preserve your mental well-being in an industry that demands absolute devotion. Having worked consistently with very few career gaps since her teenage debut, Eva emphasizes that rest and recovery are non-negotiable. She recalls the terrifying early days of the 2020 pandemic when she was practicing pole dancing and nearly called a West Side Highway strip club out of sheer panic for the future of live theater.
Eva and Linedy get candid about the toxic nature of public speculation, with Eva reflecting on navigating heavy periods of online criticism and learning to reclaim her own narrative. To wrap up the season, the duo dives into a chaotic, Gatsby-themed round of "Bed, Wed, Dead" (where Eva hilariously beds Reeve Carney in a blonde wig), gives a passionate shoutout to their backstage "Cheez-It" floor supply, and goes on a wild, mind-bending deep dive into cloning, time travel, and hidden underground cities.
Eva Noblezada is a Grammy Award-winning and two-time Tony Award-nominated powerhouse vocalist and actress celebrated as one of the definitive leading ladies of her generation. At just 17 years old, she was handpicked to star in the West End revival of Miss Saigon, a role she later reprised on Broadway to earn her first Tony nomination. She followed this triumph by originating the role of Eurydice in the Tony-winning smash hit Hadestown on both sides of the Atlantic. Her elite theatrical credits also include a critically acclaimed West End run as Sally Bowles in Cabaret. Currently, Eva is wrapping her return as Daisy Buchanan in the Broadway production of The Great Gatsby.
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#20 - Harvey Guillén: You Are the Mold, Stop Trying to Fit Into Someone Else's
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 • Duration 01:01:14
Welcome to a spectacular and hilarious episode of Entre Acts with host Linedy Genao! This week, Linedy is joined on the couch by the groundbreaking, Emmy-nominated powerhouse Harvey Guillén. The two kick things off with a fast-paced round of dominoes, swapping stories about awkward, text-driven Google search rabbit holes and why Harvey's dream superpower is flying—solely to bypass the brutal gridlock of Times Square traffic. Harvey passionately defends the superiority of Los Angeles street tacos, recalling $1.25 Tijuana-style trucks parked in autobody lots with fresh, hand-made tortillas that New York simply cannot replicate.
Shifting into the heartfelt middle of the sándwichito format, Harvey gets vulnerable about the heavy psychological weight of the "POC and Latino work ethic," detailing the deep-seated guilt artists often navigate when they need to take a sick day or rest. He opens up about the massive structural differences between industries, comparing the grueling marathon of an eight-show Broadway week to television and film, where it can take two years to see a final cut. Harvey shares the jaw-dropping reality of voice acting, revealing he never actually met his legendary co-stars Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek until the premiere night of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.
Harvey delivers a beautifully profound message to young artists navigating their own lean career intermissions, urging them to stop wasting time trying to alter themselves to fit a pre-existing description. The episode wraps up with an inside look at the wild history of Studio 54, including a backstage tour of his dressing room (the original home of Alan Cumming's "Club Cummings") and the building's legendary, unmovable cocaine vault. Harvey also shares his upcoming vacation plans to Ortigia, Sicily, before diving into a quick-fire round of Rocky Horror-themed "Bed, Wed, Dead".
Harvey Guillén is a multi-talented, Emmy-nominated actor, producer, and trailblazer who made history as the first queer Latinx actor nominated for a Critics Choice Award. Widely recognized for his iconic, six-season run as the fan-favorite Guillermo de la Cruz on FX's smash hit What We Do in the Shadows, Harvey's extensive screen credits include standout vocal performances in major global franchises such as Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, Blue Beetle, and Harley Quinn. A fierce advocate for diverse storytelling and authentic casting, Harvey is currently taking the theater community by storm, making his highly anticipated Broadway debut as Dr. Scott and Eddie in The Rocky Horror Show at Studio 54.
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#19 - Emilio Sosa: Dressing the Dream, One Stitch at a Time
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 • Duration 40:29
Welcome to an incredibly moving and full-circle episode of Entre Acts with host Linedy Genao! This week, Linedy sits down with a true titan of theater design and visual language, the legendary six-time Tony Award nominee Emilio Sosa. The moment is deeply personal for Linedy, as Emilio was the original costume designer who shaped her very first wardrobe for her Broadway debut in On Your Feet!. The two proudly Dominican artists sit down for a game of dominoes, breaking down why a major coffee spill on a silk bodice during intermission is vastly preferred over a last-minute tear right before the curtain rises. They also talk about the art of a perfect bodega breakfast—two eggs fried medium on rye toast with butter and an iced coffee.
In the heart of the conversation, Emilio opens up about navigating the daunting, lean cycles of design work, which require artists to secure contracts six months to two years in advance. He shares a brilliant piece of career advice passed down to him by director Kenny Leon: always split your creative energy across three distinct buckets—television, film, and theater—to build a sustainable artistic life. Emilio reveals a hidden archive of his own multi-faceted career, reflecting on the experience of competing on Project Runway to secure on-camera credits and expand his personal brand.
Emilio discusses his meticulous creative process, hilariously admitting that his eyes function like a literal computer scanner that can spot a half-inch hem asymmetry from sixty feet away in the back of an orchestra. He takes a nostalgic look back at crafting the magnificent, frothy, 1959 Havana-inspired Christian Dior look for Linedy's show-stopping "Mi Tierra" number. Finally, Emilio delivers an exclusive preview of his highly anticipated upcoming Broadway musical, Wanted, tracking the wild, high-fashion Western world of 1893 South Texas inspired by John Galliano's 1990s Dior collections.
Emilio Sosa is a legendary six-time Tony Award-nominated and Emmy Award-nominated costume designer, fashion pioneer, and tireless advocate for theatrical equity. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in the Bronx, Emilio has spent decades defining the visual aesthetic of the American stage. His massive design credits include the Broadway productions of A Raisin in the Sun, Sweeney Todd, On Your Feet!, Gettin' the Band Back Together, and Motown the Musical. Beyond his spectacular structural work with garments, Emilio is a monumental figure in theater administration and advocacy, having successfully served as the Chair of the American Theatre Wing and currently serving as the Chair of HOLA! as the organization celebrates 50 years of amplifying Latinx voices.
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#18 - Aneesa Folds: Freestyling Through the Fear
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 • Duration 55:48
Welcome to a beautifully reflective and creatively charged episode of Entre Acts with host Linedy Genao! This week, Linedy sits down with the versatile and courageous Aneesa Folds. The two area natives jump into a standard game of dominoes, sharing a hilariously fierce debate about whether New York or New Haven, Connecticut has the truly superior pizza, before Aneesa maps out her ultimate bodega run—from a classic morning bacon, egg, and cheese on a toasted roll to a late-night chopped cheese. Aneesa also reflects on her deep roots in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, sharing how being surrounded by her Guyanese and Caribbean community keeps her grounded in the center of it all.
Moving into the heart of the sándwichito format, Aneesa opens up about the "dreaded question" artists face when they aren't attached to a current playbill. She gets candid about navigating a severe financial lull two years ago, counting her coins paycheck to paycheck, and how that uncertainty sparked a creative awakening to write her own one-woman show, Why Am I Here. Aneesa details the raw anxiety of putting herself in the deep end, working through panic attacks with her director from Second City, and learning to speak to her inner child with positive affirmations rather than a harsh inner critic. Finally, the duo explores the absolute freedom of improvisational storytelling, with Aneesa sharing the invaluable lessons of forgiveness and turning mistakes into patterns that she mastered on Broadway with Freestyle Love Supreme.
Aneesa Folds is a multi-talented actor, improviser, and songwriter whose bold career spans from the Broadway stage to major digital media and television. She made her spectacular Broadway debut bringing the house down in the hit improvisational musical Freestyle Love Supreme. Her notable screen and vocal credits include appearing in Lin-Manuel Miranda's film adaptation of Tick, Tick... Boom!, Sesame Street, and singing on The Warriors concept album. An alumnus of the musical theater program at the University of Hartford, Aneesa is the creator and star of her original developmental one-woman show, Why Am I Here, and recently finished a hilarious comedic run playing an 11-year-old in Ginger Twinsies
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#17 - Matte Martinez: Moonwalking Through the In-Between
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 • Duration 49:15
Welcome to a special bilingual edition of Entre Acts with host Linedy Genao! This week, Linedy is joined on the couch by a fellow Dominican powerhouse on Broadway: the incredibly talented actor, singer, and songwriter Matte Martinez. The two dynamic creatives heat things up with a game of dominoes, facing off over a highly contentious debate between the ultimate Dominican staples—mangú con los tres golpes versus sancocho—and discussing why Matte strictly commits to drinking iced coffee even in the middle of a winter blizzard. Matte also shares a deeply vulnerable and humorous revelation, admitting that despite his heritage and childhood Telemundo viewing habits, he doesn't actually speak fluent Spanish. The duo wraps up the segment by analyzing the unique cultural phenomenon of eccentric Dominican naming customs and how Matte uniquely "Dominicanized" his own name by creatively pulling the 'E' from his middle name to change "Matt" into "Matte.”
Moving into the deep and soulful middle of the sándwichito format, Matte opens up about navigating the intense, uncertain lulls of the entertainment industry. He reflects on the immense pressure of finishing his time as a Kidz Bop Kid, watching his peers advance while struggling with self-doubt and finding his footing. Matte credits his family's unyielding support and a deep spiritual mindset for teaching him that everything happens for a reason. He details his lifelong connection to the King of Pop—from throwing mandatory Michael Jackson childhood birthday parties to executing the moonwalk at age seven in custom jackets. He and Linedy share an emotional, full-circle moment discussing how seeing a Dominican performer lead a massive Broadway marquee provides crucial validation for their community. Finally, Matte shares how the isolation of the pandemic inspired him and his closest collaborators to pod together and write Oakwood—a therapeutic, six-year musical theater project tracking the chaotic, universal realities of finding your voice in the "in-between.”
Matte Martinez is a brilliant Dominican-American actor, singer, and songwriter making waves across traditional theater and modern entertainment. He began his professional career as a Kidz Bop Kid, touring the country at an early age before transitioning into television and voiceover work. His notable screen credits include appearing on ABC's The Good Doctor and voicing characters in Marvel's Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. As an accomplished commercial songwriter, Matte has penned music for hit Disney Channel global franchises, including High School Musical: The Musical: The Series and Zombies 4. Alongside his closest collaborators, he is currently developing the book and score for his original musical, Oakwood. Matte is currently commanding the stage eight times a week in his critically acclaimed Broadway debut leading the Tony Award-winning smash hit, MJ the Musical.
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#16 - Samantha Pauly: The Queen of Surviving Broadway’s Biggest Plot Twists
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 • Duration 40:36
Welcome to a beautifully candid and fiercely nostalgic episode of Entre Acts with host Linedy Genao! This week, Linedy sits down with her everyday backstage dressing roommate, the incredible Grammy-nominated and Drama Desk Award-winning powerhouse Samantha Pauly. The two The Great Gatsby castmates kick off their conversation over a game of dominoes, diving into a massive deep-dive about their absolute favorite Chicago deep dish spot, Pequods—bonding over the famous frozen nationwide deliveries and crying over the legendary The Bear pizza episode. They debate the high-stakes physical demands of performing in a corset versus oversized shoes, and Samantha treats listeners to a hilarious look at the secret celebrity "face-lift" beauty technique hidden inside her iconic Six ponytail.
Shifting layers into the sándwichito format, Samantha opens up about navigating the emotional and physical impact of career interruptions. She reflects on the heartbreaking 2019 cancellation of the Bad Out of Hell tour that left her entirely unanchored, revealing how a sudden loss of work unexpectedly allowed her the essential time to be present at home for her father's shoulder surgery. She and Linedy get vulnerable about the heavy tolls of missing out on irreplaceable family milestones due to rigorous performance schedules. Samantha details the surreal shock of the 2020 Broadway shutdown on the exact afternoon Six was supposed to open, and how she combated that isolating pause by creating her iconic 100-day costume-clad cover song series on social media. Finally, the duo discusses the immense value of taking mental health personal days to step out of the industry's comparison traps and refill your cup.
Samantha Pauly is a critically acclaimed, Grammy-nominated, and Drama Desk Award-winning actress and recording artist celebrated as one of musical theater's most versatile leading ladies. She captured global attention for originating the iconic role of Katherine Howard in Six on Broadway. She has also taken the international stage by storm, starring as Eva Perón in the West End revival of Evita after being handpicked for the role by Andrew Lloyd Webber himself. Samantha’s extensive credits include starring as Jenna in Waitress and appearing in regional favorites like Rent and Hairspray. She is currently originating the role of Jordan Baker in The Great Gatsby on Broadway.
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#15 - Brandon Contreras: Broadway, Bodegas, and Big Queer Joy
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 • Duration 38:40
Welcome to a beautifully raw and wildly entertaining episode of Entre Acts with host Linedy Genao! This week, Linedy is joined by the multitalented Brandon Contreras, a true native New Yorker of Dominican, Puerto Rican, and Colombian descent. The two real-life friends kick off the show with a game of dominoes, diving headfirst into a passionate discussion about the ultimate bodega counter orders. Brandon breaks down his rigorous three-tier sandwich system—ranging from a structured breakfast platter to his late-night "bad girl" double cheeseburger and the greasy magic of a perfectly seasoned chopped cheese. They revisit millennial nostalgia via TRL fashion trends, debate the "boredom of routine" versus the "fear of the unknown,”, and share a mutual terror of the deep ocean. Linedy even shares a terrifying childhood memory of a Make-A-Wish family parasailing trip to Hawaii that dropped her straight into the deep blue sea.
As they layer into the heartfelt middle of the sándwichito format, Brandon gets vulnerable about the immense weight of entering the "business of affirmations.” He reflects on the high-profile whirlwind of making his Broadway debut in the ensemble of Tom Kitt's Almost Famous, only to experience the devastating double-grief of the show abruptly closing while simultaneously walking through a painful romantic breakup. Brandon details his sudden, savings-clearing impulse trip across Europe to find out who he was outside of his job and a relationship, proving that the "in-between" spaces are an essential invitation for absolute stillness and self-reflection. He also shares how those periods of not seeing authentic, joyful queer stories in traditional rooms inspired him and his best friend, Matt Coriano, to create The Homo Sapien Experience—a modern digital sketch comedy platform that has built a fiercely protective community of millions. The episode winds down with a festive look at Brandon's strict timeline for taking down a Christmas tree, an intense round of In the Heights-themed "Bed, Wed, Dead,” and a breakdown of why he is actively manifesting a villain edit on The Amazing Race.
Brandon Contreras (he/him) is a multi-hyphenate Dominican-Puerto Rican-Colombian storyteller, content creator, and digital media trailblazer born and raised in New York City. He made his highly anticipated Broadway debut in the original company of Tom Kitt's Almost Famous and has performed extensively across elite regional theaters, independent films, and network television. As the visionary co-founder and co-director of The Homo Sapien Experience, Brandon has seamlessly blended traditional theatrical comedy with modern digital media, building a global platform of millions dedicated to queer humor, intersectional Latinx storytelling, and lighthearted advocacy. He is currently bringing his dynamic energy and brilliant comedic timing to the stage in the hit, Tony-nominated musical Operation Mincemeat.
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#14 - Emma Sofia: The Unstoppable Jellicle Cat
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 • Duration 38:48
Welcome to a fierce and deeply authentic episode of Entre Acts with host Linedy Genao! This week, Linedy sits down with a true force of nature, the incredible dancer and actress, Emma Sofia. The two powerhouse Latinas kick off the show with a lively game of dominoes, diving right into some hilarious food chisme. Emma proudly defends her West Coast roots by crowning In-N-Out over Shake Shack—even coming to the defense of their highly debated papitas (with a tip to get them animal style). From declaring that a true maduro plantain must be bruised completely black before cooking, to sharing her love for gallo pinto, Emma brings immense color and humor to the mic.
Moving into the heart of the sándwichito format, Emma opens up about the vulnerability of existing in an "attention-based economy," where artists often wrap their intrinsic human worth completely up in their last resume credit. She takes listeners on her own "hero's journey" after leaving Broadway in 2018. She shares the heartbreaking reality of booking two major television roles right as the pandemic hit, her subsequent move to Miami to care for her abuela, and a deep mental health break that left her silently crying while filling single-use ketchup cups at a vegan restaurant. Emma vulnerably details how surrendering to nature and dancing alone in her room brought her back to life, unlocking an empowering wave of artistic independence that led her to produce ten independent cabaret and film productions in a single year.
The episode wraps up with a hilarious look at Emma's current routine—including how she efficiently uses her intermission time at the Broadhurst Theatre to change out her Cassandra wig and execute her full transformation into Skimbleshanks —before stepping into a wild round of "Bed, Wed, Dead" where she weds the Jellicle Ball and vows to take a life-changing trip to a ballroom in Harlem.
Emma Sofia is a versatile and electrifying stage, screen, and cabaret artist. A proud Latina and an alumna of the prestigious dance conservatory at SUNY Purchase, Emma seamlessly transitioned from concert dance to commercial theater and television. Her extensive credits include appearing in the FX series Fosse/Verdon and originating roles in the Broadway productions of Finding Neverland and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. A boundary-pushing independent producer, filmmaker, and leader, Emma has mounted numerous highly acclaimed solo cabaret acts and immersive nightlife events throughout New York City. She is currently captivating audiences eight times a week in the critically acclaimed Broadway revival of Cats: The Jellicle Ball.
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#13 - Victor Vazquez: The Architect of a Jellicle Ball
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 • Duration 53:02
Welcome to a beautifully grounding episode of Entre Acts with host Linedy Genao! This week, Linedy sits down with a true visionary and industry change-maker, the brilliant Victor Vazquez—founder of X Casting. The two kick off their conversation with a lively round of dominoes, diving into Victor's deep appreciation for tacos al pastor, his daily commitment to building up a spice palate, and a hilarious look at his absolute refusal to eat mid, Midtown business-meeting salsa that tastes suspiciously like ketchup. Linedy also takes a moment to share the incredibly moving story of how Victor profoundly changed the trajectory of her career nearly a decade ago, looking past a missed role to connect her with her life-long manager and make her feel safe, seen, and valued in the audition room.
Moving into the deep, reflective layers of the sándwichito format, Victor flips the script on what it means to be an industry gatekeeper. He redefines the transitional "in-between" periods as highly curatorial, intentional chapters of an artist's path that require immense self-care and nourishment. Victor shares his profound personal North Star—a vivid imagery from a college business class of designing his own kitchen to host his community rather than chasing traditional accolades like Tonys or Oscars. He opens up about the massive responsibility of world-building through casting, detailing the historic year-long open portal methodology used to prioritize the ballroom community for Broadway's Cats: The Jellicle Ball. He also shares a jaw-dropping, framed piece of history: a personal recommendation letter sent to his desk on official Supreme Court letterhead by none other than Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who deeply understood how difficult an actor’s profession truly is. To close the act, Victor treats listeners to a whisper-quiet ASMR casting secret, breaks down why a bánh mì is the absolute perfect umami sandwich, and shares a wild audition room story that involved calling security over a rogue machete.
Victor Vazquez (he/him/él) is a creative architect, world-builder, and the pioneering founder of X Casting. As a prominent Latinx casting director and the proud son of Mexican immigrants, Victor is dedicated to dismantling binary pass-fail structures in theater and amplifying the voices of global majority and queer stories. His revolutionary casting methodologies are behind monumental theatrical milestones, including the history-making hit Cats: The Jellicle Ball and the critically acclaimed musical adaptation of Real Women Have Curves. Formerly the Lead In-House Casting Director at the prestigious Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., Victor holds a degree in directing and writing and continues to serve as an indispensable bridge-builder, cultural curator, and community leader across both coasts.
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#12 - Betsy Wolfe: You Are Worth So Much More Than Your Last Role
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 • Duration 36:20
Welcome to a beautifully candid episode of Entre Acts with host Linedy Genao! This week, Linedy sits down with her long-time inspiration turned colleague, the brilliant Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe. The two kick off their conversation by bonding over a nostalgic connection to The Last Five Years—including a wild realization that the driving scene's background footage featured the exact Connecticut highway tunnel Linedy used to drive through every day! Diving into a lively round of dominoes, Betsy delivers some hilariously direct takes, explaining why a 90-minute show with no intermission is an absolute blessing for an actor, crowning high comedy over high drama, and inventing a brand-new iteration of "Bed, Wed, Dead" to navigate the chaos of performing 20 costume changes a night in her current role.
In the heart of the sándwichito format, Betsy gets real about the immense pressure and identity crises that occur during a performer's downtime. She reflects on the painful, out-of-control industry moments that left her with zero agency, revealing how she channeled that career intermission into founding Broadway Evolved—a transformative mentorship program that has spent eight years teaching teen theater students that their humanity and integrity matter far more than their next credit. Betsy also shares her refreshing strategy for balancing an eight-show Broadway week with raising her daughter Poppy, explaining why prioritizing uninterrupted motherhood actually makes her a better artist on stage. To wrap up, Betsy chats about her secret passions for pickling, kayaking, and interior design, proving that life's pauses can be the most fulfilling acts of all.
Betsy Wolfe is an acclaimed Broadway powerhouse and a 2023 Tony Award nominee for her standout performance as Anne Hathaway in the hit musical & Juliet. Her illustrious career includes originating the titular role in the off-Broadway musical Joy, starring as Jenna in Waitress, and delivering a critically lauded turn as Cathy Hiatt in the iconic 2013 revival of The Last Five Years. Currently captivating audiences as Madeline Ashton in Broadway's Death Becomes Her, Betsy is also a passionate educator and the co-founder of Broadway Evolved, a groundbreaking training program for the next generation of theatrical artists. Beyond her immense creative talents on stage, she is a dedicated mother and an interior design enthusiast.
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