I've had three best friends for over 20 years, Jess, Heather, and Sam.

And the four of us are called the Minkies.

And I invited them to do a special episode of the podcast, just me and my best friends,

sharing our story, sharing our favorite memories, and what it's taken for us to maintain

a long-lasting friendship for over two decades.

So it's a very fun, different episode today. There's a lot of laughing and joking and storytelling.

And when it comes to work and play, these ladies, they definitely know how to work hard,

but when we're together, it is 100% play.

They are my idea of fun and having a good time, and they have been for the better part of my

life. What a gift it is that I get to share them with you today.

You're listening to Work and Play with Nancy Ray, episode 185.

Much of our daily lives can be divided into two categories, work and play.

Simply put, that is where our life and our legacy take place.

This is a podcast all about learning to work and play well, which leads to a healthy soul and a fulfilling life.

Listen.

Okay, few things before I share the sweet conversation with you.

Number one, the music that you hear week in and week out in

the intro of Work and Play with Nancy Ray. That is music by Jess Ray, who you're going to hear from

today in this conversation. So had to give her credit. You guys hear it all the time, but I'll be

sure to leave a link to that song specifically in the show notes. It's called Too Good by Jess Ray.

It's really great. So had to mention that.

Number two, it is not lost on me that some of you listening might find yourself in a really

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