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Straight Talk with Mark Bouris

#87 Riding Waves, Changing Lives: The Inspiring Journey of a Record-Breaking Surfer

Too often, we avoid real conversations. Entrepreneur Mark Bouris sits down and gets to know people, understands what makes them tick, and shares the great and unusual things they’re doing. There’s no sugar coating. There’s no hiding behind fancy marketing slogans. Just an honest conversation.