Abruptly Authentic with Hollie Strano en Ars Longa Media Abruptly Authentic with Hollie Strano is a rising lifestyle podcast/variety show hosted by former Cleveland meteorologist and news anchor Hollie Strano. Join her on her journey where she delves into topics such as sobriety, mental health, and all things Cleveland! https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/db033b6e-042c-11f0-9239-7b18e04c6015/image/9314e553ace983b0dc1761d83f92477b.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Abruptly Authentic with Hollie Strano episodic Ars Longa Media Abruptly Authentic with Hollie Strano is a rising lifestyle podcast/variety show hosted by former Cleveland meteorologist and news anchor Hollie Strano. Join her on her journey where she delves into topics such as sobriety, mental health, and all things Cleveland! Abruptly Authentic with Hollie Strano is a rising lifestyle podcast/variety show hosted by former Cleveland meteorologist and news anchor Hollie Strano. Join her on her journey where she delves into topics such as sobriety, mental health, and all things Cleveland!

]]> Ars Longa Media tragicherorandy@gmail.com Abruptly Authentic Rewind: Part 1 Hollie shares the most powerful, funny, and heartfelt moments from Abruptly Authentic Rewind: Part One—including stories about resilience, recovery, family, and finding strength through authenticity. Part Two is coming soon, with even more unforgettable moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:46:00 -0000 full Ars Longa Media Hollie shares the most powerful, funny, and heartfelt moments from Abruptly Authentic Rewind: Part One—including stories about resilience, recovery, family, and finding strength through authenticity. Part Two is coming soon, with even more unforgettable moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hollie shares the most powerful, funny, and heartfelt moments from Abruptly Authentic Rewind: Part One—including stories about resilience, recovery, family, and finding strength through authenticity.

Part Two is coming soon, with even more unforgettable moments.

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]]> 1567 no Through Miles, There Is Hope Hollie talks with Melinda and Matt from The Miles Group — parents who turned grief into advocacy after losing their son Miles to fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills. A powerful conversation about stigma, healing, and the hope that comes from saying his name and building awareness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 28 Aug 2025 19:43:00 -0000 full Ars Longa Media Hollie talks with Melinda and Matt from The Miles Group — parents who turned grief into advocacy after losing their son Miles to fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills. A powerful conversation about stigma, healing, and the hope that comes from saying his name and building awareness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hollie talks with Melinda and Matt from The Miles Group — parents who turned grief into advocacy after losing their son Miles to fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills.
A powerful conversation about stigma, healing, and the hope that comes from saying his name and building awareness.

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]]> 1647 no Wake Up And Win Two winners. Two conversations. One unforgettable connection. In this special episode, Hollie chats with the Wake Up and Win contest winners about sobriety, kindness, family, coffee, and the small moments that make life big. A celebration of connection, gratitude, and being real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:32:00 -0000 full 1 18 Ars Longa Media Two winners. Two conversations. One unforgettable connection. In this special episode, Hollie chats with the Wake Up and Win contest winners about sobriety, kindness, family, coffee, and the small moments that make life big. A celebration of connection, gratitude, and being real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Two winners. Two conversations. One unforgettable connection. In this special episode, Hollie chats with the Wake Up and Win contest winners about sobriety, kindness, family, coffee, and the small moments that make life big. A celebration of connection, gratitude, and being real.

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]]> 842 no A Call To Serve Part 2 - Strength Through Pain Micah returns for Part 2 of his story—from surviving a deadly bombing in Afghanistan to facing the emotional aftermath. A conversation about trauma, fatherhood, faith, and what healing really looks like Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:13:00 -0000 full 1 17 Ars Longa Media Micah returns for Part 2 of his story—from surviving a deadly bombing in Afghanistan to facing the emotional aftermath. A conversation about trauma, fatherhood, faith, and what healing really looks like Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Micah returns for Part 2 of his story—from surviving a deadly bombing in Afghanistan to facing the emotional aftermath.

A conversation about trauma, fatherhood, faith, and what healing really looks like

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]]> 2503 no A Call To Serve Part 1 Hollie talks with Micah—a Marine veteran whose story spans enlistment, leadership, and a devastating 21st birthday in Iraq. A raw and honest conversation about identity, purpose, and the weight of surviving war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000 full 1 16 Ars Longa Media Hollie talks with Micah—a Marine veteran whose story spans enlistment, leadership, and a devastating 21st birthday in Iraq. A raw and honest conversation about identity, purpose, and the weight of surviving war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hollie talks with Micah—a Marine veteran whose story spans enlistment, leadership, and a devastating 21st birthday in Iraq.

A raw and honest conversation about identity, purpose, and the weight of surviving war.

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]]> 1787 no Strength in Awareness with Gretchen from OROC Hollie talks with Gretchen from OutRun Ovarian Cancer—a mother, advocate, and founder of one of Northeast Ohio’s most impactful awareness movements. A moving conversation about symptoms, survivorship, and the strength that comes from speaking up. Learn more and get involved: oroc.org OROC Race Info, Donations, and Resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:36:00 -0000 full 1 15 Ars Longa Media Hollie talks with Gretchen from OutRun Ovarian Cancer—a mother, advocate, and founder of one of Northeast Ohio’s most impactful awareness movements. A moving conversation about symptoms, survivorship, and the strength that comes from speaking up. Learn more and get involved: oroc.org OROC Race Info, Donations, and Resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hollie talks with Gretchen from OutRun Ovarian Cancer—a mother, advocate, and founder of one of Northeast Ohio’s most impactful awareness movements.


A moving conversation about symptoms, survivorship, and the strength that comes from speaking up.


Learn more and get involved:

oroc.org

OROC Race Info, Donations, and Resources

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]]> 1201 Behind The Diagnosis with Dr. Patrick Beeman Ovarian cancer is known as a silent killer—but what if speaking up could change everything? In this powerful conversation, Hollie sits down with OB/GYN and addiction medicine physician Dr. Patrick Beeman to talk about early signs, missed symptoms, and how to advocate for yourself when something doesn’t feel right. A must-listen for anyone navigating a diagnosis or seeking to be heard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 19 Jun 2025 17:22:00 -0000 full 1 14 Ars Longa Media Ovarian cancer is known as a silent killer—but what if speaking up could change everything? In this powerful conversation, Hollie sits down with OB/GYN and addiction medicine physician Dr. Patrick Beeman to talk about early signs, missed symptoms, and how to advocate for yourself when something doesn’t feel right. A must-listen for anyone navigating a diagnosis or seeking to be heard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ovarian cancer is known as a silent killer—but what if speaking up could change everything? In this powerful conversation, Hollie sits down with OB/GYN and addiction medicine physician Dr. Patrick Beeman to talk about early signs, missed symptoms, and how to advocate for yourself when something doesn’t feel right. A must-listen for anyone navigating a diagnosis or seeking to be heard.

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]]> 1241 no A Gut Feeling When Hollie noticed something didn’t feel right, she spoke up—and it may have saved her life. In this powerful solo episode, she shares her journey through ovarian cancer, sobriety, and the fear that almost kept her from seeking care. A story about listening to your body, trusting your instincts, and speaking up—especially when it’s hard. If you’ve ever ignored a symptom, questioned your instincts, or struggled to speak up in a doctor’s office, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:44:00 -0000 full 1 13 Ars Longa Media When Hollie noticed something didn’t feel right, she spoke up—and it may have saved her life. In this powerful solo episode, she shares her journey through ovarian cancer, sobriety, and the fear that almost kept her from seeking care. A story about listening to your body, trusting your instincts, and speaking up—especially when it’s hard. If you’ve ever ignored a symptom, questioned your instincts, or struggled to speak up in a doctor’s office, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices When Hollie noticed something didn’t feel right, she spoke up—and it may have saved her life. In this powerful solo episode, she shares her journey through ovarian cancer, sobriety, and the fear that almost kept her from seeking care. A story about listening to your body, trusting your instincts, and speaking up—especially when it’s hard.

If you’ve ever ignored a symptom, questioned your instincts, or struggled to speak up in a doctor’s office, this episode is for you.

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]]> 2128 no Roll the Tape with Brad Sussman 🎙️ Roll the Tape — Brad Sussman joins Hollie to revisit the moment a single news tape changed everything. As Hollie’s first mentor in broadcasting, Brad reflects on their early days in the newsroom, what makes a great mentor, and how both their lives have evolved since leaving TV. From second chances to spiritual wake-up calls, this is a candid conversation about growth, grace, and the power of believing in someone before they believe in themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 22 May 2025 18:00:00 -0000 full 1 12 Ars Longa Media 🎙️ Roll the Tape — Brad Sussman joins Hollie to revisit the moment a single news tape changed everything. As Hollie’s first mentor in broadcasting, Brad reflects on their early days in the newsroom, what makes a great mentor, and how both their lives have evolved since leaving TV. From second chances to spiritual wake-up calls, this is a candid conversation about growth, grace, and the power of believing in someone before they believe in themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 🎙️ Roll the Tape — Brad Sussman joins Hollie to revisit the moment a single news tape changed everything. As Hollie’s first mentor in broadcasting, Brad reflects on their early days in the newsroom, what makes a great mentor, and how both their lives have evolved since leaving TV.

From second chances to spiritual wake-up calls, this is a candid conversation about growth, grace, and the power of believing in someone before they believe in themselves.

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]]> 2453 Weathering Life with Mark Nolan 🎙 Longtime Cleveland Newscasters Reunite — Friendship, Sobriety, and the Real Life Behind the Camera! In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Abruptly Authentic, Hollie sits down with her longtime friend and fellow Cleveland media icon, Mark Nolan, for an unfiltered conversation about life and transformation. From their early days as beloved Cleveland TV personalities to the challenges of working in the spotlight, Hollie and Mark reflect on over 20 years of friendship. They open up about the realities of mental health, addiction recovery, and navigating career transitions — all with humor, honesty, and heart. If you’ve ever watched Hollie or Mark deliver the forecast, you won’t want to miss this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 01 May 2025 18:37:00 -0000 full 1 11 Ars Longa Media 🎙 Longtime Cleveland Newscasters Reunite — Friendship, Sobriety, and the Real Life Behind the Camera! In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Abruptly Authentic, Hollie sits down with her longtime friend and fellow Cleveland media icon, Mark Nolan, for an unfiltered conversation about life and transformation. From their early days as beloved Cleveland TV personalities to the challenges of working in the spotlight, Hollie and Mark reflect on over 20 years of friendship. They open up about the realities of mental health, addiction recovery, and navigating career transitions — all with humor, honesty, and heart. If you’ve ever watched Hollie or Mark deliver the forecast, you won’t want to miss this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 🎙 Longtime Cleveland Newscasters Reunite — Friendship, Sobriety, and the Real Life Behind the Camera!

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Abruptly Authentic, Hollie sits down with her longtime friend and fellow Cleveland media icon, Mark Nolan, for an unfiltered conversation about life and transformation.

From their early days as beloved Cleveland TV personalities to the challenges of working in the spotlight, Hollie and Mark reflect on over 20 years of friendship. They open up about the realities of mental health, addiction recovery, and navigating career transitions — all with humor, honesty, and heart.

If you’ve ever watched Hollie or Mark deliver the forecast, you won’t want to miss this episode!

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]]> 3243 no Cleveland Creatives – Veranda L’Ni This week, Hollie is joined by Veranda L’Ni, a talented Cleveland drag entertainer, human rights advocate, and creator of the Drag Pride flag. Together, they discuss some important topics including the rise in backlash against drag, the often misunderstood artistry of drag, and, of course, what it’s like being Cleveland’s tallest drag queen! Check out Veranda’s socials: Instagram Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 17 Apr 2025 23:51:00 -0000 full 1 10 Ars Longa Media This week, Hollie is joined by Veranda L’Ni, a talented Cleveland drag entertainer, human rights advocate, and creator of the Drag Pride flag. Together, they discuss some important topics including the rise in backlash against drag, the often misunderstood artistry of drag, and, of course, what it’s like being Cleveland’s tallest drag queen! Check out Veranda’s socials: Instagram Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Hollie is joined by Veranda L’Ni, a talented Cleveland drag entertainer, human rights advocate, and creator of the Drag Pride flag. Together, they discuss some important topics including the rise in backlash against drag, the often misunderstood artistry of drag, and, of course, what it’s like being Cleveland’s tallest drag queen!


Check out Veranda’s socials:

Instagram

Facebook

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]]> 2679 no Cleveland Creatives – Rico Blu This week, Hollie gets the chance to sit down with Cleveland musician and artist Jose Martinez Perez, also known as Rico Blu. They discuss Rico's creative mindset, artistic history, and how he handles the chaotic atmosphere guaranteed for the life of an artist. Keep up with Rico Blu: Instagram Linktree Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 04 Apr 2025 19:39:00 -0000 full 1 9 Ars Longa Media This week, Hollie gets the chance to sit down with Cleveland musician and artist Jose Martinez Perez, also known as Rico Blu. They discuss Rico's creative mindset, artistic history, and how he handles the chaotic atmosphere guaranteed for the life of an artist. Keep up with Rico Blu: Instagram Linktree Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Hollie gets the chance to sit down with Cleveland musician and artist Jose Martinez Perez, also known as Rico Blu. They discuss Rico's creative mindset, artistic history, and how he handles the chaotic atmosphere guaranteed for the life of an artist.


Keep up with Rico Blu:

Instagram

Linktree

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]]> 1551 no Cleveland Creatives – Chad Cochran Hollie is joined by Cleveland photographer Chad Cochran to discuss his work including his newest project, “I Didn’t Want To Tell You,” a series which aims to normalize the conversation around mental health. Learn more about the series here. Chad’s socials: Facebook Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:40:00 -0000 full 1 8 Ars Longa Media Hollie is joined by Cleveland photographer Chad Cochran to discuss his work including his newest project, “I Didn’t Want To Tell You,” a series which aims to normalize the conversation around mental health. Learn more about the series here. Chad’s socials: Facebook Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hollie is joined by Cleveland photographer Chad Cochran to discuss his work including his newest project, “I Didn’t Want To Tell You,” a series which aims to normalize the conversation around mental health.


Learn more about the series here.


Chad’s socials:

Facebook

Instagram

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]]> 1542 no Cleveland Creatives – Jenna Fournier This week, Hollie gets the chance to speak with Cleveland artist Jenna Fournier (Kid Tigrrr, Niights) about song-writing, working with Billy Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins), and mental health. Together, they share their experiences of dealing with burnout, being vulnerable in the public eye, and how they deal with haters. Jenna's socials: Instagram Facebook Check out Jenna's music and art here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:00:00 -0000 full Ars Longa Media This week, Hollie gets the chance to speak with Cleveland artist Jenna Fournier (Kid Tigrrr, Niights) about song-writing, working with Billy Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins), and mental health. Together, they share their experiences of dealing with burnout, being vulnerable in the public eye, and how they deal with haters. Jenna's socials: Instagram Facebook Check out Jenna's music and art here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Hollie gets the chance to speak with Cleveland artist Jenna Fournier (Kid Tigrrr, Niights) about song-writing, working with Billy Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins), and mental health. Together, they share their experiences of dealing with burnout, being vulnerable in the public eye, and how they deal with haters.


Jenna's socials:

Instagram

Facebook


Check out Jenna's music and art here!

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]]> 1900 no Cleveland Creatives – Joe Abraham Hollie sits down with Cleveland musician Joe Abraham from the band Joe Abraham and the Faces of Belmez. Hear all about Joe’s journey with music and a live performance of the Abruptly Authentic theme song, 'Highways'. Checked out the band on their socials: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ And ⁠listen to 'Highways'⁠ on all streaming platforms! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:39:00 -0000 full Ars Longa Media Hollie sits down with Cleveland musician Joe Abraham from the band Joe Abraham and the Faces of Belmez. Hear all about Joe’s journey with music and a live performance of the Abruptly Authentic theme song, 'Highways'. Checked out the band on their socials: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ And ⁠listen to 'Highways'⁠ on all streaming platforms! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hollie sits down with Cleveland musician Joe Abraham from the band Joe Abraham and the Faces of Belmez. Hear all about Joe’s journey with music and a live performance of the Abruptly Authentic theme song, 'Highways'.


Checked out the band on their socials:

⁠Instagram⁠

⁠Facebook⁠


And ⁠listen to 'Highways'⁠ on all streaming platforms!

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]]> 1619 no A Little Sister Talk This week, Hollie is joined by her sister Stephanie. Together, they discuss their shared love of plants, their experiences with anxiety, and the ups and downs of motherhood. Digressions include: guilty pleasures, spirit animals, and the scariest flight they’ve ever been on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:12:00 -0000 full Ars Longa Media This week, Hollie is joined by her sister Stephanie. Together, they discuss their shared love of plants, their experiences with anxiety, and the ups and downs of motherhood. Digressions include: guilty pleasures, spirit animals, and the scariest flight they’ve ever been on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Hollie is joined by her sister Stephanie. Together, they discuss their shared love of plants, their experiences with anxiety, and the ups and downs of motherhood. Digressions include: guilty pleasures, spirit animals, and the scariest flight they’ve ever been on.

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]]> 2232 Fair Play Q&A Hollie sits down and answers your hard-hitting questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:43:00 -0000 full Ars Longa Media Hollie sits down and answers your hard-hitting questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hollie sits down and answers your hard-hitting questions.

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]]> 1347 no Details and Mocktails Hollie is joined by friend and Upstream Therapeutics wellness coach Anne Marie. Together, they craft some tasty mocktails in celebration of Dry January, and remind us that fun drinks don’t need alcohol! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:19:00 -0000 full Ars Longa Media Hollie is joined by friend and Upstream Therapeutics wellness coach Anne Marie. Together, they craft some tasty mocktails in celebration of Dry January, and remind us that fun drinks don’t need alcohol! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hollie is joined by friend and Upstream Therapeutics wellness coach Anne Marie. Together, they craft some tasty mocktails in celebration of Dry January, and remind us that fun drinks don’t need alcohol!

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]]> 752 no Happy Hollie-days Special Come along with Hollie to dress rehearsal for The Nutcracker! Hollie was given the opportunity to participate in a guest role in Ballet Legato’s Nutcracker and gives us a sneak peek into the rehearsal process featuring an interview with artistic director Jennifer Muselin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Mar 2025 17:43:00 -0000 bonus Ars Longa Media Come along with Hollie to dress rehearsal for The Nutcracker! Hollie was given the opportunity to participate in a guest role in Ballet Legato’s Nutcracker and gives us a sneak peek into the rehearsal process featuring an interview with artistic director Jennifer Muselin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Come along with Hollie to dress rehearsal for The Nutcracker! Hollie was given the opportunity to participate in a guest role in Ballet Legato’s Nutcracker and gives us a sneak peek into the rehearsal process featuring an interview with artistic director Jennifer Muselin.

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]]> 832 The Fallout Hollie takes us back to the night of her car crash and walks us through the resulting fallout, the moment she knew she would never drink again, and her decision to recover out loud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:25:00 -0000 full Ars Longa Media Hollie takes us back to the night of her car crash and walks us through the resulting fallout, the moment she knew she would never drink again, and her decision to recover out loud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hollie takes us back to the night of her car crash and walks us through the resulting fallout, the moment she knew she would never drink again, and her decision to recover out loud.

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]]> 2634 no Episode 1 Welcome to Abruptly Authentic! On this first episode, Hollie walks us through how her Abruptly Authentic journey started and where she hopes it takes us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:59:00 -0000 full Ars Longa Media Welcome to Abruptly Authentic! On this first episode, Hollie walks us through how her Abruptly Authentic journey started and where she hopes it takes us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Welcome to Abruptly Authentic! On this first episode, Hollie walks us through how her Abruptly Authentic journey started and where she hopes it takes us.

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