Social Entrepreneur, Author, TED Speaker, CEO @TheGoodrCo. Passionate About Ending Hunger and Eliminating Food Waste. I Believe Everybody Deserves to Eat.
Atlanta, GA
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My scripture for 2025
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. — Jeremiah 29:11
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Tomorrow I’m opening my first grocery store in a Title One school. I doubt I sleep tonight - imagine a parent between checks who can order dinner and breakfast for their family thru our app and their child bring it home. I’m changing lives man, no one does it like me. Just wait!
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I met a married woman today, she’s been married for 45 years . I asked her what’s the secret - how did they do it?
She said they the secret is that her and husband never wanted a divorce at the same time.
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The story about the white nurse intentionally breaking the bones of Black babies in the NICU has me absolutely furious. The sheer cruelty and racism it takes to harm babies—especially those in such a fragile state—is beyond comprehension.
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Today we opened our first ever FREE in-school @TheGoodrCo grocery school in College Park, GA. Thanks to Hip-Hop Star @1GunnaGunna this store, built in his former middle school will serve 900 students and their families for years to come.... #DoGoodr
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I’ve got an announcement to make...
I’m having a baby 🤰🏾!
After a myomectomy - removing 13 fibroid tumors, a ruptured cyst that caused me to lose one ovary and one fallopian tube and a less than 20% chance of ever conceiving. God has blessed us and my baby is on the way.
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My friend went to Tokyo and bought my daughter this kimono 👘, and listen, she doesn't want to take it off 😂.
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Wore a green and white suit with a pink bag because -spring and a lady came up to me and assumed I was an AKA. I'm not and she said I can't be wearing her colors like this with an attitude 😩😅. She’s mad
We can't be like this lady I am cute - period. That's all that matters 💕
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A year ago today, I nervously announced my pregnancy. At the time, one of my former male colleagues/friends said it was “the worst time in my career to have a baby.” So here’s a thread of all I’ve done since. Reminding people today that a woman’s body isn’t up for discussion!
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100% free for all familes. Restocked weekly. No questions asked. This is what “No child left behind” should mean.
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This is 100% FREE for all students and families thanks to an amazing partner who I’ll announce tomorrow. It will be restocked every week and featured a hygiene and clothing closet too. 67% of the children live in poverty - the principal has told me this is life for his students.
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One more thing for all the negatives! This is one picture. We also have two freezers and a refrigerator which features a vegan section, fresh fruit and lots more. This is one picture it’s not Whole Foods. We are meeting families where they are but we have lots of options! Thanks
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Y'all she's really talking about me to her girlfriends this is CRAZY! The suit is at Express I mean anyone can have it on. They are all staring at me and gossiping. I’m sitting at the bar having dinner by myself and they are big mad right behind me. I'm so confused 🤷🏾♀️.
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If you woke up this morning with a roof over your head I hope you realized how blessed you are.
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FYI this is in #Atlanta my hope is that we bring this to rural communities. Also I hope to bring one to #Memphis #Birmingham #LittleRock #JacksonMS #Nashville #Jacksonville #Tampa #Houston #CharlotteNC #Dallas #Newark #Camden #LasVegas #Chicago #StLouis #Detroit and so many more!
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Just want to say I made it home safe and shout out to Neyow’s Creole Cafe. The staff said “you good baby” and I just relaxed. Honestly never knew my cute suit and purse would cause this much commotion. I mean the lady said she earned her stripes and colors it was scary 😂
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Tonight we served 145 seniors. Their bus trips to the grocery store have all been cancelled - so they’ve been calling me. I grabbed just four volunteers, in two hours and we made it happen. They said “I knew you wouldn’t forget about me” and so many cried. These are tough times.
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I can’t believe we’re almost about to open the grocery store. This is a dream come true!
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Every weekend, I order dinner for my grandma and great-aunt in NC. They get so excited, picking a restaurant each time - then they call me afterward with their reviews. It’s become the highlight of their week—and hearing their joy is the best feeling ♥️
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My husband and I set our daughter up a little water play area today.
Pro Tip: We got the two little pools last year at Walmart in December toy section for 90% off they were like $3 each! The octopus was a $25 Costco find.
Now she's loving her best little 3-year-old life.
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I had my amazing daughter Journey. I learned more about myself these past eight months than I could have ever imagined. It was a perfect time for me to have a baby. I thank God for choosing me to be a mom to my baby girl who loves me unconditionally. His timing is always right!
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I truly hope justice is served, and that she faces the harshest punishment possible. How can someone carry so much hate in their heart to target innocent babies who are just trying to survive? This is evil on every level!
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Families can use our app or website to request food and students can shop for their families whenever they need. This is a dream come true, I'll never forget today and I am so excited to see the results this access will bring. I have so many people to thank and my heart is full.
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A special thanks to McNair Middle School Staff and Principal Madden @footlocker @Reebok, Annysa Lamantia Designs and my amazing team at Goodr who built this store out in three weeks. My sincerest thanks to Gunna for his belief in my vision and helping me bring this to life.
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Hi 👋🏽! Thanks to everyone that is messaging me about this fake page. It is a scam. I am not asking for any donations via Paypal! Please do not donate via this page.
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Happy Birthday to Me 🎉
I want to introduce you all to the most precious gift I received this year: my daughter, Justice Joi Houston, born on February 12, 2024, at 10:10 a.m. 6lbs 10 ounces. and 19 1/2 inches 💕.
Transparency Post - 🧵
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A Black female CEO led her company to a Billion dollar exit this week. Damn that makes me proud.
wsj.com/articles/amazon-to-a…
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While out delivering lunches today I met this young student Trinity who set up a Lemonade Stand on James P. Brawley and Neal St. She told me she’s sad about schools closing and she was super smart. She hoping to raise enough money for a laptop to attend school online. Go see her!
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This morning I had a meeting with a VC fund not a partner but an associate. Which now I’m sure I never want to take again, but I digress. The meeting started off as any VC call would.
Me: company background, tech, traction, revenues ect.
Him: Fund size, deal size ect...
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I want this everywhere. Schools across the country received billions in CARES Act and ARP funding to get kids back in school. We need to make sure the whole child is taken care of including their family. Wait until you see our freezer and refrigerators!
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I am so excited to announce that my first children’s book, “Everybody Eats,” will be available on October 26th. This book inspires the fight against hunger in youth and is a tremendous character-building tool to teach children the realities faced by those who experience hunger.
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Yes, I would never do that. I have lots of friends who are AKA’s, and I respect all Greek organizations. I think it was just the level of upset I wasn't expecting when I said I wasn't Greek. Plus it was Cinco de Mayo, people were drinking I was alone in a different city.
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Awwww look at my baby 🥰! Here’s a sneak peek at her first photo shoot. In celebration of Black History Month we paid homage to #BlackWomen with #HerStory celebrating #MichelleObama #CicelyTyson #StaceyAbrams #KamalaHarris #SimoneBiles #MayaAngelou #ShirleyChisholm and more!
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Stop apologizing for being dope. As a Black woman, I’m no longer dimming my light. I work hard, I started from nothing, and I’ve always believed I was here for a purpose and that I was great. When men are humble, it’s called confidence. When women do it- it’s conceited. Over it.
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This is one picture. We also have two freezers and a refrigerator which features a vegan section, fresh fruit and lots more. This is one picture it’s not Whole Foods. We are meeting families where they are. Over 60% live in poverty we have a lot of options try and be positive.
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I’ve landed two five-figure brand endorsement deals with Fortune 100 companies; I led @TheGoodrCo to exceed revenue expectations two years in a row, we got our first multi-year- multimillion-dollar contract, I doubled the team size, I wrote a children’s book out next month 😊...
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Want to hear something sad and for me scary?! I actually received a death threat today. Not sure how this person received my phone number but it’s very disturbing and it’s all because I’m feeding people. Never would have imagined this would happen to me. Please pray for me.
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While I am so shocked that this has caused me to receive death threats, horrible emails even people wishing death on my innocent child - I will never feel bad for trying to do good. I have been feeding people for many years and everyone that knows me - know this. God Bless.
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Holiday Photos 2021! Journey’s first Christmas. I can’t believe she will be one next month. Wow she has been the best gift ever 🎁.
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Yes part of the reason we included detergent and other household items as well as clothing and shoes!
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I gave the commencement speech at my Alma Mater @NCCU one of the youngest commencement speakers ever. Won several awards and honors. One of the biggest will be announced next month. Thursday I’m opening an in school grocery store for children - I completely designed from scratch.
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My biggest goal for myself next year is to make new friends and form a better circle. I’ve gotten sick of feeling like I'm the better friend of my peers, and I don’t think I have the most loyal people around me. I believe my tribe is still out there, and I’m open to meeting them.
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Oh wow, thanks for sharing! She is my only little sister, and you only turn 30 once. She was having a tough year, and I wanted to do something special for her! She was shocked as she just asked for a dress and some bundles. Happy 30th Marli - love you for life 💓💓
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It’s indeed been a crazy year, but I’ve remained committed and worked to build an incredible company against all the odds. I’m proud of myself. So I guess in all the chaos and craziness we’ve experienced something good came out of 2020 after all - Joy. 👶🏽
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It really does! I've worn that suit before but this was my first time with the bag and when I put then together I was like now this is a cute little pop of another color.
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Morning Affirmation ✨
New doors are opening for you in this season. Every blessing assigned to you is coming. Stay focused.
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Shout out to everybody that doesn’t know how it’s going to happen but is determined to make it happen.
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I am proud to announce that I am a recipient of @Google’s Black Founders Fund. Google is awarding
@TheGoodrCo $100,000 in non-dilutive capital. I can't tell you how hard it has been to be a woman, to be black and to be leading a start-up while trying to raise capital....
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It’s open! I am on cloud nine and elated to share that @TheGoodrCo’s new FREE grocery store is now open. I had a chance to not only cut the ribbon but talk to a lot of our shoppers today with their permission; I’m sharing their excitement. Here’s a thread of this fantastic day!
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Two people I know lost family members in the past week; neither had life insurance. My people - we have to start talking about life insurance. We will never create generational wealth if we leave our people in debt when we go.
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Saw this today and wanted to pass these words on to you.
The past is in your head. The future is in your hands. ❤️
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I raised funding, garnered partnerships with the NBA and WNBA, Six Flags, IHG, and many more. I provided relief efforts after several natural disasters. I got a new office building for Goodr opening in December, and I really could go on. The best thing since then…
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I’m honestly going thru one of the worst times in my adult life right now. These past few weeks have been so hard. I’m praying that things get better for me.
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Why is it so hard to do good? As much as this hurts I’m not going to let it ruin my day instead, I’ll use it as fuel to succeed so that everyone who ever questioned me and my ability will one day question themselves and their judgement when they realize they missed out.
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And here’s what has me both sad and mad. After saying how great the company was he said and I quote verbatim. “We just invested in another black female founder last year, so I don’t think we’ll do another deal until later this year- when are you raising.” I was shocked.
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I’ve decided to get married in my backyard with just my family and a few friends on the anniversary of my engagement. Then we’ll take a fantastic honeymoon. This is saving us so much money and a lot of stress. It’s the best decision I’ve made and I’m so happy about it!
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Today we are opening the doors to our first FREE grocery store serving over 300 senior citizens right in their building. This store is special to me, and I’m dedicating it to my dear friend Ms. Bailey. We love and miss you, Ms. B.
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OMG 😱 😆!!!!!!! YOU GUYS MY MOM GOT THE JOB!!!! I’M SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW I’M CRYING! THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR PRAYERS AND LIFTING HER UP! SHE’S PREPARED ALL HER LIFE FOR THIS! I KNEW THIS WAS HERS THANK YOU GOD!
CEO for Sharp Healthcare starting October 1st in San Diego 😊😢☺️
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I politely declined an investment this week. Not because I couldn’t use the money, but because I didn’t like the investors. I had a bad feeling and I went with my gut. Hitting send on that email felt great. Celebrating that as a win this week. All money isn’t good money.
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People are asking to see the Hon. Ketanji Brown Jackson’s LSAT score! She went to Harvard Law School - you don't get into Harvard with a bad LSAT. Let this Black woman be great without the hate. I digress, honestly I just pray she navigates thru these hearings and is confirmed.
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It was infuriating - deal flow should be based on a company’s metrics, milestones the company has reached, traction ect. not based on the color or sex of the founder. As the VC world is so small, I will refrain from saying the funds name here. But I’m really hurt like for real.
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She’s here & we’re so in love 💕
Journey Carter Houston
Born January 15th, 2021 at 8:01AM
6.1 Pounds - 20 Inches
She’s eating a lot, sleeping, & looking around - she’s so observant.
Me + baby are doing just fine.
My life has changed - wow!
Thanks for all your prayers!
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We're getting married!!!! The beginning of forever, today we closed on a home and I said yes! I will never forget this night 💍! My person… for life. #isaidyes
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I’m going to stop downplaying my accomplishments. I’ve worked really hard for everything I’ve accomplished. There’s no sense in playing small.
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Can we please get a list of unpaid balances and pay them for these children so they don't have to be embarrassed like this😢!
Decatur Schools plans to serve cheese sandwiches to some students with unpaid meal charges decaturish.com/2024/01/decat…
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What does that have to do with anything? “We just invested in another white make founder last year, so I don’t think we’ll so another deal until later this year - said no investor ever!” I asked him is that your fund’s thesis? Do you only invest in one black female per year?!
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No lie in my inbox I have 14 requests- today for virtual panels, podcasts and media inquires to share my opinions on new funds ect. I don’t need any more media opportunities, I just need more funding.
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Has anyone met a true good friend past the age of 35? Like a best friend that you met in your mid-late 30’s? I often wonder if people are open to new friendships at this age? Most of my friends I’ve know for years but I’m open to making new ones - not sure if it’s too late?
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Celebration Moment 🎉
I’m a 2021 EY Winning Woman, one of 27. Four years ago people told me “no way this would work, no one would ever pay for that.” Yet we do this amazing work with impact everyday. Approaching $20M in revenue and I am just getting started. #WinningWoman
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I’ll be drafting an email to the partners and circling this to my current investors. It’s frustrating. I pour all of me into my company everyday. I have for over three years. I make sacrifice after sacrifice. I had revenue before I ever raised a dollar, before I even had a team.
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“I’m going to continue to keep giving back.” - @1GunnaGunna
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I want to start a thread of healthy ways to deal with stress and anxiety. Please drop any tips and suggestions.
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Seven hours later and I’m officially tumor free. The doctor asked me if I was feeling better- I told him I’m Goodr 😀. Prayers for a speedy recovery.
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Can we normalize not measuring a startups success based on how much they have raised in VC funding and team size?! There are entrepreneurs with small teams and zero capital raised doing millions.
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At Last...
My love has come along.
I got married yesterday, and it was everything I dreamed it would be. ❤️
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He then began to slightly stutter saying he misspoke, what he meant to say was they will be investing later this year. At that point I moved to politely wrap up the call. When I hung up and even now my hands were shaking and still are as I write this tweet. He meant what he said.
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But I’ve decided life is too short to hide your joy in the fear of what others may think. While some may pass me by. The truth is I’m going to work so much harder, smarter and do much more because I have a child coming into this world and I’m going to give them the world 🌍!
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My husband has just purchased two more properties on the street he grew up on in Birmingham, AL. Bringing his total to four. He's literally buying the block piece by piece and making affordable housing. I really love this and can’t wait to see them be built.
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Leaving the Children’s hospital. My daughter was born with a heart murmur and today at her third echocardiogram she no longer has the PFO it’s finally closed which is good news. But they discovered she has pulmonary stenosis so more visits - ya’ll say a prayer for my sweet girl.
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Thanks to everyone asking how to donate. I love that. What I hope to do is find funding to open more stores across the country or have more partners. It’s a journey but looking forward to it. Here are the. best ways to support my work financially…
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I bring to the table top tier clients, product market fit, stellar products and in the end I will always be judged first by how I look and that hurts me. It’s like no matter what I do I’ll never be good enough. I’m really crying now and that makes mad. I should be stronger.
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Just finished saying the longest prayer for my mom. She’s down to the final three candidates for her CEO role. She’s doing a two day interview on site in San Diego and she just flew in. We picked out her suits and she’s gonna kill it. Please say a prayer for her, this is it 🙏🏾🙏🏾!
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I’m late posting this but the excitement my three year old had for @Simone_Biles was such a joy to see. I had to stop her from trying to flip herself 😩😂. Representation really matters, when I was younger for me it was all about Dominique Dawes. I loved this moment ❤️
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I really hope everyone with the luxury of WFH understands just how lucky we are. For some people they are just at home with no work, no food and their thoughts of worry on what will happen next. I pray we all come out of this much more grateful for the things we have.
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Mom and Dad took Christmas photos too 😍.
Side note: Totally ordering Christmas cards this years. 🎄🎁
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You can still burn out doing something you love. Take your breaks and spend some time focusing on yourself.
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Visit EverybodyEatsBook.com. I purposely self published it so I can use the proceeds to feed children and donate to other programs around the world doing this work. You can learn more about it on the website, get lesson plans and other free resources too. Thanks again 🙏🏾❤️
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