Hey everyone, before we start the show, I wanted to take a moment to ask for your help in

getting stories with Sapphire nominated for the People's Choice Podcast Awards.

Head to podcastawards.com, click the blue button that says, click here to vote, and fill

out the information.

And this part is very important.

Make sure you select the box that reads, please consider me as one of the listeners that

will be randomly selected to vote on the final slate in August.

This round of voting is just to get the show nominated.

Once nominees are chosen, only a select pool of voters will be able to vote for the actual

winners.

So checking that box means you're put into that pool.

Stories with Sapphire is entered in two categories.

Best Asian hosted podcast and storyteller drama.

So make sure to vote for the show in both.

Awards like these can be really beneficial for independent shows like mine.

It helps build legitimacy and raise visibility.

So if you enjoy my show and want a cost-free way to support it, I would greatly appreciate

it if you took a moment to vote for Stories with Sapphire at podcastawards.com.

Salamakaiyo.

Hello believers, non-believers, and everyone in between.

You're listening to Stories with Sapphire.

I am Sapphire Sandalo.

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