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Hey stranger.

Hello to everyone listening. My name is Theraya. This is the Hey Stranger podcast.

And before we start, I want to invite you to join us.

Across from me on this busy sidewalk is an empty chair. Every week that empty seat will be filled

one by one by people of different backgrounds, mindsets, and walks of life. The only criteria

is that they are a stranger. Every week these strangers will tell their secrets,

face their fears, and share their lives until they no longer fit the criteria and walk away not a

stranger but a reflection of all of us. So pull up your own chair and get comfortable. It's time

for the Hey Stranger podcast. The first episode will air Tuesday January 12th, so mark your calendars.

I also want to ask you all for a little bit of help. Because I'm such a new podcast and there are

so many amazing podcasts out there already, the best way you could help me stand out and grow

is by doing the following. It'll really help if you subscribe and follow on whatever platform

you prefer to listen on. Spotify, Apple podcasts, anchor, Google podcasts, and several others.

And probably the most helpful thing you can do is rate and review on Apple podcasts.

I know there's nothing to review yet, so let's have some fun. Under a five star review,

answer this question. Who's one stranger you still remember? I'll read through every single one

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