Relatable Episode 119: This Man-About-Town (& Dog)
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Stephanie and guest Hal Bastian talk about community, making difficult decisions, and lessons learned from dogs. Hal’s dog, Scooter had one of his legs amputated in May 2019. Hal shares what he has learned about resilience and living a “good life” from Scooter.
Show Highlights
Stephanie talks about “content manipulation” and what she was inspired to do after watching Netflix’s The Great Hack.
Hal talks about transforming from Darth Vader to Luke Skywalker in his decision-making process upon learning his dog, Scooter had cancer.
Stephanie and Hal reflect on how to be a better listeners.
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Backstory Behind Stephanie and Guest
Hal was one of the first people I met when I moved to downtown Los Angeles. Lucky for me, knowing Hal instantly connects you to people who are passionate about building a thriving local community. I can always count on Hal for his expertise, vulnerable truthtelling, and perfectly timed humor. – Stephanie Michele
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