If there is one thing I've learned in my life, it's the importance of the people you

surround yourself with.

And I feel so incredibly blessed by the circle of women who inspire me, motivate me, and

encourage me to look at life through a different lens.

They are my people.

And maybe you know by now, Maria Schreiber is one of the friends I hold so dear to my

heart.

She is my go-to at any time I'm in a crossroads or in a funk.

One call to her and suddenly, my mental load, feels lighter.

You may remember that she joined me during season one of Making Space for a beautiful conversation

about friendship along with Oprah.

And Maria is back with me today, but this Maria you're about to hear from is not like

the Maria you met in the past.

We go deep, she is candidly reflecting on topics we haven't heard from her on everything

from growing up a Kennedy to navigating life after divorce.

And guys, she's just so full of wisdom.

So think of today's conversation as a gift to you.

Once you're touched by Maria's insight, you'll never look at life quite the same way.

I'm Hota Kotby.

Welcome to my podcast Making Space.

First of all, for everyone who's listening and if you're not driving, I'd get a pen and

paper ready because I feel like you do this thing where you drop all these little wisdom

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