What's up, what's up? Incredible, loved, and valued people. My name is Emma Mae McDaniel,

and I am just so over the moon that you are here on the compelled podcast. Friends, this is a good day to have a good day.

And one of the reasons why is because Grace Valentine,

the one and only a sweet sister and friend of mine, is on the podcast with us today. And to say that I'm

excited for our conversation is the simplest way that I could put it. Grace, I'm so excited that you're

here. Emma, thank you so much for having me.

It's such a joy. I know we both our schedules and things just kept coming up all the weeks before this,

but I'm so glad we're finally getting to do this. And I just miss you. So it's so fun for me to hear your

voice and be able to chat. I know, me too. It's crazy to think that the last time we got together, we were like on a road trip trying to get from Atlanta to Nashville and beat the time change. And like, what is? That's like the last time we hung out.

Yeah, she's wedding too. Yes. Just sweet things. I feel like weddings have just brought us together in the last year so much and I'm so thankful for it.

It's always so funny when you become mutual friends with people and like it was a God thing

because it's not like we introduced each other to these people, but it's so cool how like we've

intertwined with so many similar friendships. And I mean, that's probably what we're going to even

be talking about. But friendships are so good for the soul.

And friends of friends and going together to weddings to celebrate can really bond you

with someone.

And yes, a road trip is always a good way to get to know someone better.

And I'm thankful for our road trip and our Chipotle stop and everything.

Me too.

Me too.

I'm so grateful.

I would love to know what is something that made you smile today?

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