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MOJO Maker for Womxn in TechHopeless to Hopeful: Responding to Grief at Work with Anne DeButte (S2E20)Episode S2E18: Show Notes.It is so easy to lose ourselves in grief, to feel like the heaviness will never lift. Known as a purveyor of hope, today’s guest started a podcast called Let’s Talk About Grief in 2018 when she discovered that many people viewed death and grief as negative and held little hope about life after grief. As a retired nurse and having studied Well Being Psychology at Yale and Positive Psychology at Penn State, Anne DeButte coaches individuals to move from hopeless to hopeful, helping them make a positive shift alon...
2021-06-0445 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechThe Power of Belonging with WiCyS Executive Director Lynn Dohm (S2E19)Today’s guest on the MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech Podcast is Lynn Dohm, the Executive Director of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS). Join us as we discuss the upcoming WiCyS 2021 Conference in Colorado in September and what moving the needle looks like to improve representation and diversity in the cybersecurity industry. Lynn brings with her more than 20 years of organizational experience. She has successfully aligned businesses, nonprofits, and NSF-funded grants with their business goals and outcomes, and she is passionate about the need for diverse mindsets, skillsets, and perspectives to solve problems that never previously existed. Surrounded by co...
2021-05-2734 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechConnecting Love to Banking with Chelsea Kim (S2E18)A bank which has love at the core of its philosophy: it’s almost impossible to imagine, but our guest on today’s show, Chelsea Kim, has been an integral part of turning this concept into reality. Chelsea’s background in health education, and her drive to help others, ended up leading her into the FinTech world where, in November 2020, she co-founded BELLA. BELLA is a bank with a wonderful twist; giving back. In this episode, Chelsea explains how BELLA works, the challenges they have experienced with launching the app, and how the mindset change brought about by the pandem...
2021-05-2443 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechS2E17: The Imperfect Guide to Success with Bennie FowlerEpisode S2E17: Show Notes.If you are a Broncos fan, today’s guest needs no introduction. From catching Peyton Manning’s last pass in Super Bowl 50 to being an unsigned free agent, running his football camp for young teens, writing a book, and coaching executives, Bennie Fowler is constantly on the top of his game and, in today’s episode, he shares his playbook for success for all humans, especially those in the tech sector. He began his career as an undrafted free agent, signed by the Denver Broncos in 2014, spending four years with them...
2021-05-0345 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechS2E14: The Critical Factor for Advancing in Cybersecurity with Jenna WatersToday’s guest believes that the tech industry is still a proverbial boy’s club. It is vital that we see more women, people of color, and nonbinary gender identities at the top. As a veteran with a background in national security and intelligence, Jenna Waters built the foundation of her career on a degree in information systems with a minor in cybersecurity, and served in threat intelligence for the US Navy, before eventually transitioning to the private sector.Today, she is a consultant at True Digital Security, where she serves her clients at the inter...
2021-04-2349 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechS2E13: Creating a Path for Inclusion in STEM with Dr. Natoshia AndersonInspiring Tomorrow’s Women and Minorities in STEM with Natoshia AndersonEpisode S2E15: Show Notes.Growing up with a mechanic as a father, Natoshia Anderson was always interested in the inner workings of mechanics. When she learned that mechanical engineering was a profession, she began a journey into the world of STEM. Today, not only is she an award-winning Advocate, Educator, Strategist, Author, and Inspirational Speaker but she also holds a PhD. Natoshia is the host of the podcast STEMming in Stilettos with Dr. Toshia, and the co...
2021-04-1649 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechS2E12: Promoting Minorities in Cybersecurity with Mary Chaney, EsqEpisode S2E14: Show Notes.If you were looking for a candidate to head security for a major corporation, today’s guest should be on the top of your list. Technologist, attorney, former federal cybercrime investigator with the FBI, privacy leader, and the founder of a non-profit that assists Minorities in Cybersecurity, Mary Chaney Esq. is a professional who has always set the bar very high for herself! Her story of driving herself to the top of her field while overcoming challenges and bias is a uniquely inspiring one and, in this episode, she shares th...
2021-04-0844 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechS2E11: Burning out? Beat Silicon Valley-itis with Lisa Duerre of CTRL-ALT-DELETEBurnout is common in the tech world because of the constant push for innovation and the fast-paced nature of the industry. Former HR Professional Lisa Duerre spent over 25 years leading top Silicon Valley companies and experienced burnout herself. She now works as a burnout prevention and high-performance advisor for tech leaders. In this episode, Lisa talks about her tech journey and how imposter syndrome and a lack of boundaries contributed to her running herself into the ground. She talks about the symptoms of her burnout and what she did to work through it. Lisa highlights th...
2021-04-0444 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechS2E10: Need to convince someone of your idea? Use Story! with Pat QuinnMore than ever, cybersecurity professionals need to communicate effectively, whether you’re talking to your team, at a conference, or to the board of directors. Here is a secret: when you learn to tell a story, that is when your presentations will generate real results. Today’s guest tells you why and shares some tips and tools to help you make your next presentation capture the board’s attention and get the results you need. Pat Quinn is a speech coach, professional consultant, and speaker. As a former professional magician, he learned the art of commanding a stage early in his...
2021-04-0241 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechS2E9: Messy Office? It is telling you something (and may be holding you back) with Star HansenClutter is stressful, but organizing doesn't have to be. Today’s guest is Star Hansen, a Certified Professional Organizer that helps her clients create systems and strategies to eliminate chaos, enabling them to focus on what is important and guiding them towards a state of organization and joy. In this episode, you’ll hear from Star as she explains how she looks at the truth beyond the surface, allowing your clutter to show you who you are. She shares what your clutter can say about you, how it can block you from achieving something, and how you c...
2021-03-1943 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechS2E8: Growing Great Teams with the Power of Introverts with Joanna RawboneDo you ever feel that your skills and talents as an introvert are overlooked by your boss or colleagues? Maybe you’ve spent time trying to be more outgoing in order to fit in, only to find it exhausting and unsustainable. Well, you’re not alone! What today’s guest calls the extraversion bias is a common phenomenon, and it’s costing businesses money. In this episode, Joanna Rawbone shares her advice for introverts who need to show up in order to contribute, be seen, or get promoted. Joanna is an expert on introversion and what it me...
2021-03-1243 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechS2E7: What Would it be Like to be a Fearless Leader? with Sandy Brown-GledhillSandy Gledhill is a Corporate Problem Solver who has dedicated her career to helping high-performing leaders unlock the secrets to even greater levels of success. Her years spent coaching executives, entrepreneurs, and influencers uncovered a secret that is harbored by many high achievers; the hidden fears that often restrict them to living smaller lives than those for which they were destined. Sandy was well-acquainted with this particular secret, as she too had perfected the art of looking like a risk-taking success story while being plagued by a host of debilitating fears that were tearing her apart inside. I...
2021-03-0545 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechS2E6: Almost Killed by Kindness with Lana WolfeIf you are a woman in tech and you’re getting unwanted attention from a colleague, what do you do? Do you set boundaries and stand up for yourself? Or do you file a complaint first? Since #metoo, we are all still navigating the confusing issue of inappropriate attention in the workplace but today’s guest, Lana Wolfe, became uniquely qualified to explore this topic after the man she tried to help nearly took her life. Following her near-fatal experience, as told in her book, Like a Moth to a Flame: A Fatal Attraction, she overcame the trauma and bega...
2021-02-2838 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechS2E5: From Receptionist to Advertising CEO with Lynn PowerAfter a hiring freeze straight out of college, Lynn Power couldn’t pursue her dream of joining the FBI. Instead, she got a job answering the phone at an advertising agency. This was only the beginning though, as Lynn accumulated the skills and experience needed to become the CEO of New York's largest and oldest advertising agency. In this episode, Lynn shares her journey with us, detailing her early years, time as a CEO, and what life has been like as her own boss. Lynn’s career, although successful, was influenced by prejudice and male-dominated industries. During her time in a...
2021-02-1951 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechS2E4: The Innovation Whisperer: Kristen Pinkston KnowlesHere on the MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech Podcast, you hear about all kinds of approaches for making a better workplace from the inside out. Today’s guest goes even further. Kristen Knowles believes that a better workplace grows through executives, who do the inner work of connecting deeply to their purpose, and she has the results to prove it. You might say that Kristen’s heart-centered work makes her the tech industry’s “innovation whisperer.” In this episode, she shares a bit more about her background and the work that she does as an international speaker, expert in leaders...
2021-02-1250 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechS2E3: Climbing the Mountain to Save Yourself and Your Business with Tab PierceIt’s a beautiful thing when you overcome something; when you push through and climb that mountain that’s staring you straight in the face. Yet, the other side of your tough experience is beautiful, it is truly magnificent. On the show with us today, is a friend of many years, Tab Pierce. He is the CEO of Calibre Security Partners, a book author of Upsurge: Wreckage to Triumph, Rebuilding Your Personal and Business Life, and the Founder and CEO of Refiners. We will be talking about the Refiners Conference coming up, but what Tab really brings to the tabl...
2021-02-0535 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechS2E2: Diversity, Equity and Kindness Toward a More Secure Internet with Tanya JancaMaking the internet a more secure place is a passion that runs deep for today’s guest. Tanya Janca, also known as She Hacks Purple, is the author of Alice and Bob Learn Application Security and the Founder and CEO of We Hack Purple, an online learning academy, community, and podcast that revolves around teaching everyone to create secure software. Tanya has been in the IT software development and security community for over 20 years and has won numerous awards. Tanya is a huge advocate for diversity, inclusion, and kindness. As you will see during today’s episode, that really does...
2021-01-2933 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechS2E1: With Confidence, Abundance and Networking...Yes, You CAN! with Aleta JeffressThe theory of abundance suggests that, if you align your thoughts and feelings with positivity and opportunity, you can begin attracting personal and material abundance in your own life. If you find yourself in a place where the role doesn’t feel right, the boss isn’t a good fit, or whatever it may look like, know that there is always another opportunity. You just need to get out and look for it. Our guest today is Aleta Jeffress. Aleta is the Vice President of Consulting Services for CGI. She has over 20 years as a successful CIO, execut...
2021-01-2246 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechEpisode #25: The Student Becomes the Teacher with Kaylie PykkonenEpisode 25: Show Notes.It is no exaggeration to say that a great teacher can change a student’s life, but have you ever heard the phrase, “A great teacher learns from their students?” Karen had this experience over the past few months with her intern from the University of Colorado, who brought her energetic perspective as a Gen Z’er. Kaylie Pykkonen spent the last semester with the MOJO Maker for Women in Tech team and, in this episode, she shares some of the lessons she learned from her time with the MOJO Maker team, includin...
2020-12-1833 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechEpisode #24: 'Tis the Season to be an Ally: MOJO Maker 4 WIT Winter Survival GuideTo change things up a bit, this week we won’t be interviewing a guest on the show. Today, we are sharing some very special things with you, as well as some reflections as we move into the new season. After the year we have had, it is crazy to think that we are already approaching the end of the year - a traditional season of gifting. This year everything has been so incredibly different and it is hard to know, or to anticipate, what is coming. Even though the calendar says one thing, the wa...
2020-12-0630 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechEpisode #23: No More 'Only and Lonely' - Turn Your Uniqueness into Your Advantage with Michele AshbyNow more than ever, boards are looking for qualified women candidates, but it can still be lonely at the top, especially with so few women in positions of corporate leadership. How can you turn your uniqueness into your advantage, and lead with your intellect and experience? In today’s conversation with Board Director, Michele Ashby, we came to the conclusion that we should no longer use the term “only and lonely” to refer to underrepresented groups and women in male-dominated work environments. Michele is an independent corporate director, named one of the Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business in Colora...
2020-11-2044 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechEpisode #22: Live Your Full Color Life with Dr. Heather DennistonHow do your eyes see a sunset? Do you even have the energy to climb up the mountain to see it? The question you should ask yourself is are you experiencing life in full color, or moving through it in black and white? These are things our guest is super passionate about. Today on the MOJO Maker Podcast, we welcome Dr. Heather Denniston, a popular health and wellness coach who speaks frequently to major tech audiences. Dr. Denniston is a seasoned chiropractor with additional certification as a wellness chiropractor. She is a NASM...
2020-11-0737 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechEpisode #21: The Resilience Road to the Board room with Vanessa PeguerosResilience is a necessary condition for women to rise to senior positions in the tech world. Today we speak with OneLogin Chief Trust and Security Officer Vanessa Pegueros about what it would take to have more women in senior and boardroom positions. We open our conversation by exploring Vanessa's passion-fueled career path and why, by following her intuition, she transitioned into cyber-security, despite it not being her area of expertise. After chatting about the power of networking, we talk about how falsely militant perceptions of cyber-security have frustrated women’s entry into the industry. Vanessa dives...
2020-10-3048 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechEpisode #20: Habit Building Secrets with Edie DeVilbissHabit Building Secrets for Your Success with Edie DeVilbiss.Establishing new habits seems daunting because more often than not we are not successful in forging those long-term habits. However, it is really easy to start a new habit, we just tend to start in the wrong place! Our brains naturally do not like change; to it, change screams danger, and so beginning a new habit can quickly fail if we do not start from the right place. Our guest on today’s show is an expert when it comes to establishing and maintaining long-term habits. Ed...
2020-10-1635 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechEpisode #19: How to authentically handle unwanted attention, with Mitch Shepard."How to Authentically Handle Unwanted Attention" with Mitch Shepard.Episode 19: Show Notes.Today on the podcast we welcome my very good friend and coach, Mitch Shepard. Since the day her mother enrolled her in her first positive-thinking and manifestation course at the sweet age of 13, Mitch has always lived life on her own terms. From her childhood roots in middle-class Novato, California, to turning down a hard-earned job with Ernst & Young to pursue a career guiding wilderness expeditions, to leaving her position as CEO to take a 12-month sabbatical around the...
2020-10-0956 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechEpisode #18: Chenxi Wang: VC and Cybersecurity Fund Founder Shares Insights for Women in Tech.Episode 18: Show Notes.Diversity and representation are incredibly important in technology, and while change is not going to occur overnight, tangible shifts are happening. Today's guest, Chenxi Wang, is recognized as an advocate for diversity and equality in the high-tech world, and she is at the forefront of the work to make tech more equitable. Along with her Ph.D. in Computer Science and her academic experience, Chenxi also has extensive practical knowledge, which has culminated in her role as Founder and Managing Partner of Rain Capital. In this episode, we gain insights i...
2020-09-2141 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechEpisode #17: It's Not You It's the Workplace with Andie Kramer and Al HarrisEpisode 17: Show Notes.It's not a secret that stereotypes and biases exist, but how can workplaces create systems and processes where gendered characterizations are stripped away to create more equitable, merit-based environments? This question is one which Andie Kramer and Al Harris address in their new book, It’s Not You, It’s the Workplace. As gender-bias experts, attorneys, and speakers, Andie and Al have dedicated their research efforts to understand the influence that stereotypes have on the way women are treated. In this episode, we discuss what sparked their interest in gender-biased workp...
2020-09-1430 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechEpisode #16: A Hacker Reflects on Getting Leadership to Take Action with Alyssa MillerLinks Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Create Your Leading Edge ChallengeKaren WorstellMOJO MakerThe Uncommon Journey PodcastAlyssa Miller on LinkedInAlyssa Miller on TwitterThe Diana InitiativeSnyk
2020-09-1032 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechEpisode #15: Cornelia Shipley: "You Can't Talk Your Way Out of Something You Behaved Your Way Into"We, as human beings, are hardwired for belonging and we are currently revolving around a corporate machine that somehow excludes this concept from its value network. We are fighting an asymmetrical war against an unseen enemy that does not worry about diversity, equity, inclusion, or belonging [DEI&B]. To combat this, we need to work towards changing the way we build an organizational culture and also how we hold organizations accountable to their business objectives in the context of DEI&B. Today, my friend Cornelia Shipley and I are talking about diversity, equity, and inclusion for people of color...
2020-09-0143 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechEpisode #14: Operations Excellence for Leaders in Tech with Audie PennThe way you organize your workplace and your team contribute so much to the kind of results you can achieve in your tech business. Here at the MOJO Maker for Women in Tech podcast, we are passionate about making workplaces better from the inside out. Joining us today to share his insights is friend and operations management specialist and expert, Audie Penn. In this episode, Audie sheds light on the powerful set of tools with which he has deep expertise, and we kick off the show by hearing about his journey in operations management. From there, we t...
2020-08-2242 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechEpisode #13: Silence, Empathy, Equity and Inclusion with Alicia JessipMy guest today grew up in small-town Iowa as a biracial first-generation Afro-Latina American and has always had a strong passion for inclusion and diversity. As the first family member to attend University, Alicia Jessip, learned early on that her path was not only to build a more inclusive community but to be a light and bridge for other underrepresented people to realize their personal and professional potential. Having served in the education, start-up, marketing, and now technical sector with TEKsystems, the nation's leading IT Services and Staffing firm, she understands the nucleus to how every company thrives: by...
2020-08-0241 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechMeritocracy in Tech (and everywhere else) is Dead with Claudia SchabelClaudia Schabel is a D&I professional who works with Fortune 100 and 500 companies. She has seen first hand the entrenched systematic barriers that womxn in Tech encounter daily. I this episode we dig into our shared conclusion: Meritocracy in Tech is Dead. In fact, we go further than that and expose the system and belief framework that holds womxn back. I think all our episodes are great, but if you are a womxn working in a male-dominated industry you can't miss this one.
2020-07-1833 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechEpisode #11: Paying it Forward in Infosec with Gaylynn FasslerEpisode 11: Show Notes.This week we explore the challenges of landing an entry-level position in the cyber-security discipline and how tough that is for one woman — even with a Master’s degree in criminology, with a focus on cyber-crime. On today’s episode of MOJO Maker, we welcome Gaylynn Fassler, an information security professional, based in Raleigh, NC. Gaylynn works as an information security analyst focusing on security education and awareness. She is passionate about security and enjoys being able to share her knowledge with others to help them understand how to be more secure. During...
2020-07-1733 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechInsights From Engineering: Get Your Team to Communicate! with Brenda BatistaInterpersonal communication can definitely be challenging, not only when the goal is working together effectively and in a fun way, but also when producing an excellent end result. There is always a spectrum of personalities that come together — quiet, reserved voices and loud, overbearing voices — but it’s finding the most effective way for the team to all feel empowered to share their ideas and engage equally, for the best outcomes. Our guest today is Brenda Batista, entrepreneur, engineer, and management consultant and founder of Inspiring Company Culture. Brenda was compelled to find out why, when her team did transf...
2020-07-1733 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechEpisode #9: Burned Out? Recovery Strategies for You, Your Loved Ones and Your Team with Dr. Manuel AstrucWelcome back to another episode of the MOJO Maker Podcast. The world is a different place; everyday things are changing and we are finding and navigating new normals in every aspect of life. Whether it’s your job, your family, how you have fun, or even how you cope with stress — everything seems to be changing. Today’s guest, Dr. Manuel Astruc, is a practicing psychiatrist and also a coach. His philosophy and background are all focused on helping us live the most impactful life and the importance of understanding the impact of things that we do, which...
2020-07-0836 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechEpisode #7: Cindy Miller on Crushing Obstacles to Live Your DreamToday we are fortunate to be joined by Cindy Miller, a Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) professional, one of GolfDigest’s top 50 women teachers in the US, and a certified behavior, motivation, and emotional quotient analyst. Her no-nonsense yet approachable style helps individuals and teams make better decisions, overcome frustrations, and reach their full potential. Cindy is also a sought-after speaker for major events of mega brands like Pepsi, Microsoft, Deloitte, and KPMG. In this episode, Cindy talks about having the resilience and perseverance to keep going after her dreams, even after she was repeatedly told that she was no...
2020-06-3030 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechEpisode #8: Caroline Wong on Driving Achievement and Finding Balance in TechCaroline Wong, the Chief Strategy Officer at Cobalt.io, is known for her practical information security knowledge that stems from her diverse experiences as a Cigital consultant, a semantic product manager, and day-to-day leadership roles at both eBay and Zynga. Caroline teaches cybersecurity courses on LinkedIn Learning, is a member of the Forbes Technology Council, and was named 2019’s Cyber Educator of the Year in the 6th annual Cyberjutsu Awards. She graduated from UC Berkeley with a BS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, holds a Certificate in Finance and Accounting from Stanford Graduate School of Business, and authored th...
2020-06-3039 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechEpisode #5: Michelle Bonahoom: When It Can't Get Worse: Keys a Female Founder Used to Pivot and Crush Her GoalsEpisode 05: Show Notes.Whether you are navigating critical business transitions, transitioning to the next generational leadership, or just making sure you have the right organizational culture in place, our guest today knows all about it! Michelle Bonahoom is the founder of VisionOne High-Performance Group. She is passionate about working with mid-market business owners to increase their value in preparation for sale, strategic acquisitions, and transferring to the next generation of leadership. Through VisionOne, she’s worked with over a hundred different companies as they prepare for key, critical transitions and she is also a managing pa...
2020-06-1230 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechEpisode #4: What we're learning from #WFHLife about gender equity in the Tech community with Brad Johnson and David SmithEpisode 4: Show Notes.When you have a passion to do good and make a difference, there is nothing better than having credible, compassionate, vocal allies in your corner. For women in tech and STEM, Brad Johnson and David Smith are those allies. In their books, Athena Rising and the soon to be released Good Guys, as well as in multiple Harvard Business Review articles, they give us all a guide for putting gender equity on the fast track in the workplace. In this episode, we talk about allyship, especially now that work-from-home has made painful...
2020-06-0237 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechEpisode #1: Welcome to the MOJO Maker for Womxn in Tech Podcast!Welcome to the show for diverse womxn at their allies, where we will explore what it takes to break down barriers, personal and structural, that hold you back, how you can take positive steps to increase your visibility, opportunity AND compensation, and to create the Tech life you LOVE. Each episode we will talk with experts and share insights and tips that work to put your career back in YOUR control. This week I share a little about my story, about why I pivoted from a long and successful cybersecurity career to focusing exclusively on coaching women in Tech an...
2020-05-3014 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechEpisode #3: Embrace the Pain to Avoid the Suffering with Brian BogertEpisode 3: Show Notes.Sometimes, we go through difficult things that prevent us from achieving our full potential, whether it’s chronic pain, or something as simple as being fearful of new experiences. My friend and kindred spirit Brian Bogert is an expert in overcoming adversity. In this episode, you will hear Brian’s extraordinary story of recovering from a devastating accident as a young child and learning, with the support of his family, what it means to embrace pain to avoid suffering. Brian’s perspective is that, no matter what, we always have a minimum of two...
2020-05-3032 minMOJO Maker for Womxn in TechEpisode #2: Ken Mosesian with Leadership Lessons from the Knife and Gun ClubKen Mosesian takes us from his experience treating victims of the "Knife and Gun Club" to the corporate hierarchy where breaking down silos, fostering collaboration, and communicating UP to executives and the board are a matter of understanding our shared humanity. Get your note taking system ready for a terrific episode with my guest and good friend, Ken Mosesian.You can find more information about Ken's work at Mosesian.com including a free offer and his book: The Power of Promise. How to Win and Keep Customers by Telling the TruthAbout Your Brand.
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