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Lifestyle and Fitness
1) Best Do-it-yourself bed frames (Anonymous)2) Is Grass-Fed Beef & Dairy Healthier than Grain-fed? (HuffPost)
3) How to give a cat medication (Great Pet Care)
4) experts in how women can manage their energy (HEALTH Magazine)
5) Eye doctor to speak about sunglasses after cataract surgery (Anonymous)
6) Infectious Doctor For Laundry/Covid Story (The Zoe Report)
7) Looking for a microbiologist or epidemiologist (Well+Good)
8) Art Murals Graffiti Property Values (Newsweek)
9) Have you tried virtual dating? Will you continue doing it after quarantine? (Bustle)
10) How to prevent glasses from fogging up while wearing a mask (The Healthy)
11) Beauty bloggers and makeup experts: Best drugstore lipstick (Anonymous)
12) Wine - Instagram Campaign (PoshBeautyBlog.com)
13) Beach Reads - Instagram Campaign (PoshBeautyBlog.com)
14) Top 10 Wellness Influencers (Notification* Blog)
15) Top 10 art influencers (Notification* Blog)
16) Food, Wellness and Home Entertaining for Alo - July 2020 (ALO Hayati)
17) Attitudes towards snacking before/after lockdown (Canvas8)
18) SUNSCREENS (Lucire)
19) Expats living in the Philippines (Book and blog post)
20) Living with Facial Paralysis (Anonymous)
21) Cosmetic Procedures for Men (Anonymous)
22) Results from intermittent fasting for one month (Trusty Spotter)
23) Virtual Ways to Experience NYC (Anonymous)
24) Explainer on Anxiety (Silk & Sonder Blog)
25) Worst fashion trends of the 2020s (The Vivant)
26) Essentials for Entrepreneurs (Home Business Magazine Online)
27) Social Media Managers From Major Brands (Anonymous)
28) Top Pool Toys and Gadgets (Famadillo.com)
29) NEW vegan snacks/food with nutrition perks (The Beet)
30) Nigerian wedding experts needed (Brides)
31) How are retailers preparing for back-to-school this year? (LegalZoom)
32) Spouses and partners who are going back to the office (New York Post)
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Lifestyle and Fitness
1) Summary: Best Do-it-yourself bed framesCategory: Lifestyle and Fitness
Email: query-ayy9@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 3 July
Query:
Looking for the best bed in a box companies and brands. Beds
that are easy to assemble. Please include summary and link to
images
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Name: Katy Anne Severson HuffPost
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-ayym@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: HuffPost
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 6 July
Query:
Seeking an expert in nutrition & dietary health to speak to the
nutritional quality of grass-fed, grass-finished beef and dairy
-- specifically how an improved ratio of omega 6 : omega 3 fatty
acids in our food choices affects our health.
Requirements:
Registered Dietician or otherwise registered dietary health
professional or medical doctor; ideally with an understanding of
regenerative agriculture and pastured meat.
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Name: Monica Weymouth Great Pet Care
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-az1p@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Great Pet Care
Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 6 July
Query:
Many pet parents are overwhelmed by the idea of pilling a cat.
For this article, we'd like to provide helpful step-by-step
tips, as well as address common mistakes and misconceptions.
Sample questions are below:
In your opinion, what's the biggest challenge involved with
giving a cat a pill?
What are some common mistakes that pet parents make when
attempting to give their cats pills?
What are some common misconceptions about giving cats
medications?
Why is it important to be comfortable and confident with pilling
a cat?
Requirements:
For this article, I'm hoping to interview a veterinarian.
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Name: Ginny Graves HEALTH Magazine
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-az3e@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: HEALTH Magazine
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 3 July
Query:
Looking for sources who have researched and understand the
biology and psychology of personal energy -- why it waxes and
wanes and what women in their 40s can do to manage (and
maximize) their energy.
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Category: Lifestyle and Fitness
Email: query-az6t@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 2 July
Query:
Hello. I'm writing for a publication focused on eyes and eye
health, and I'd like to speak to an eye doctor about sunglasses
after cataract surgery (what kind to get, features to look for,
when/how to wear them etc.) Please get in touch if you or
someone you know would be a fit. Thanks!
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Name: Ashley Tibbits The Zoe Report
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-az76@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: The Zoe Report
Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 2 July
Query:
Looking for a medical doctor ONLY, ideally someone with
expertise in infectious diseases/COVID for intel on "how to wash
your face mask." Please only submit if you've already responded
to the below prompts, in the interest of time.
Requirements:
Must be a medical doctor. Please only submit if you've answered
the below:
1. Is there a right and wrong way to wash your face mask?
2. What types of detergent are most effective for disinfecting,
and which should be avoided?
3. What about storing your face mask in between uses so it says
sanitized?
4. How frequently should you be washing your face mask?
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Name: Zoe Weiner Well+Good
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-az79@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Well+Good
Deadline: 8:00 PM EST - 1 July
Query:
Hello! I hope this finds you well! I am looking to speak with a
microbiologist or epidemiologist TODAY about the safety of
returning to the gym during COVID19. Thank you!
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Name: James Crowley Newsweek
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-az7k@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Newsweek
Deadline: 8:00 PM EST - 1 July
Query:
I'm working on a story about how grafitti and public art work
such as murals affects property values, especially in New York
City, in response to Trump's tweet about a "Black Lives Matter"
painting "denigrating" 5th Ave. Real Estate (link below). Does
value go up or down? How does it affect it?
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1278324680311681024
Requirements:
I'm looking to speak to a luxury realtor. Experience in the New
York/NYC area is a plus.
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Name: Carolyn Steber Bustle
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-az7s@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Bustle
Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 1 July
Query:
I'm working on an article for Bustle called "What Are The
Long-Term Benefits Of Virtual Dating?"
I'd love to hear if you tried virtual dating for the first time
during quarantine and actually ended up loving it, especially if
you weren't a fan of online dating before.
Questions: 1. How has virtual dating (video chats, etc.) changed
dating for you?
2. Did you dislike dating before, and now find it easier? If so,
why is virtual dating easier or more appealing?
3. What has your experience been like thus far? Have you
connected with anyone via video chats?
Please feel free to reach out and share your thoughts tonight or
by tomorrow! I'll only be including your first name/age. Thanks!
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Name: Kelly Bryant The Healthy
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-az8g@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: The Healthy
Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 2 July
Query:
I'm working on a story for The Healthy about tips for preventing
the fog-up of eyeglasses while wearing a mask. Sources would
preferably have a medical background.
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Category: Lifestyle and Fitness
Email: query-az8t@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 2 July
Query:
I'm writing an article about the best lipsticks available at the
drugstore. I was hoping that you could recommend your favorite
(or top two), and clearly explain why this is the best drugstore
lipstick. What do you love about it? Why would you recommend it
to others? What's your full name, title and where are you based?
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Name: Carla Snuggs PoshBeautyBlog.com
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-az9a@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: PoshBeautyBlog.com
Deadline: 10:00 PM EST - 6 July
Query:
Seeking help with finding wineries/wine brands who want to be
included in a sponsored Instagram story campaign about Rosè.
Please email for details.
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Name: Carla Snuggs PoshBeautyBlog.com
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-az9e@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: PoshBeautyBlog.com
Deadline: 10:00 PM EST - 7 July
Query:
Seeking help with finding publishers/authors who want to be
included in a sponsored Instagram story campaign for Beach Reads
(great books for Summer). Please email for details.
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Name: Sarah Donawerth Notification* Blog
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-awct@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Notification* Blog
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 3 July
Query:
We're looking for the top wellness influencers to feature in an
upcoming blog post. If you know someone who fits this
description, fill out the information below!
Requirements:
Please fill in the following information: -Top wellness
Influencer's Link: -What makes this influencer's feed special?
-Your name -Your website link
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Name: Sarah Donawerth Notification* Blog
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-awcv@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Notification* Blog
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 3 July
Query:
We're looking for the top art influencers to feature in an
upcoming blog post. If you know someone who fits that
description, fill out their information below!
Requirements:
Please fill in the following information: -Top art Influencer's
Link: -What makes this influencer's feed special? -Your name
-Your website link
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Name: Elyse Glickman ALO Hayati
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-ay3k@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: ALO Hayati
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 3 July
Query:
Looking for chefs, restaurateurs, spa personnel, nutritionists
and even interior designers to weigh in on the following topics.
With staycations being the way to go, these ideas focus on how
to bring the perfect summer vacation home, whether it is
wellness, indulgence or food readers are after. (Travel
publicists--this is a possible opportunity to give your clients
a shout-out to create awareness for when you re-open.)
* Coffee Talk: A decor-and-home entertaining mix story: Tea
and coffee cups and serving pieces (kettles, pitchers) with
Arabian and Middle Eastern-inspired design, partnered with
recipes on the correct way to prepare Turkish, Arabian, Armenian
coffee and its history and its benefit. Including pots to make
them with.
* Making water more exciting: Everybody knows cucumber and
lemon water dispensers from their favorite hotels and spas, but
what foods (other than cucumbers) help increase water intake and
hydration, and how to flavor waters correctly. Of course, during
the summer months, many don't consume water the way they should
daily, so what are recommendations on how we can enhance our
daily intake. Spa-inspired water beverage recipes, such as water
with lemon and mint, water with slice of oranges, hot herb
infusions and teas as well as tips on infusing water correctly,
added health and nutrition benefits, dispenser ideas.
* On "'Que" for Dinner: Cookout season is on through early
fall, and we're looking for interesting BBQ recipes(chicken and
scale fish preferred; no pork) for the summer. Seeking ideas for
(hallal/kosher) recipes with photos from well-known chefs,
cookbook authors or restaurateurs, along with cooking tips to
ensure the dish is as healthy and perfectly executed as
possible. * "Cool" Food Trends: Frozen foods that
are healthy vs. those which are not healthy - How to shop for
the best frozen organic or hallal/kosher foods out there, and
any unexpected benefits of organic vs frozen - A guide to
finding the best frozen foods to cook and serve. Also, how to
freeze your own home cooking, along with stylish frost proof
containers.
Requirements:
Media kit for Alo available upon request.
Recipes should be doable in a home kitchen with steps and
measurements, and be accompanied by a photo.
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Name: Hugh Thomas Canvas8
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-ayig@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Canvas8
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 3 July
Query:
Looking to get some thoughts on the changing ways people consume
snacks (crisps, cookies, etc) pre and post-lockdown in the US.
Experts could be in marketing/retail/consultancy/health/brand,
etc.
Requirements:
US-based sources only, or those with US market knowledge
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Name: jody miller Lucire
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-ayjb@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Lucire
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 3 July
Query:
Seeking the latest advances in SPF protection. Both product and
information relatable to our high-end international demographic.
Especially interested in green/clean and emerging brands,
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Name: Tim Leffel Book and blog post
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-aylh@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Book and blog post
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 3 July
Query:
For the second edition of A Better Life, I'm looking to connect
with foreigners living in the Philippines to talk about their
living costs and other aspects. Portions will go into a blog
post with links.
Requirements:
Prefer expats who own a business, are working remotely, or are
retired rather than those on a posting abroad for a job.
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Category: Lifestyle and Fitness
Email: query-aylr@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 3 July
Query:
In need of someone to tell us about your experience living with
Facial Paralysis. How has Facial Paralysis impacted your life?
Have you considered getting treatment?
Requirements:
Needs to have facial paralysis.
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Category: Lifestyle and Fitness
Email: query-aylt@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 3 July
Query:
Looking for men that have had cosmetic procedures done to
comment on the benefits of their procedure, how these procedures
can look natural, their positive opinions, etc.
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Name: Evan Porter Trusty Spotter
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-aysj@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Trusty Spotter
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 3 July
Query:
Looking for health, fitness, and wellness professionals to
comment on what happens during someone's first month of
intermittent fasting. What changes can they expect to see
regarding weight, body composition, energy, mood, sleep, sex
drive, etc? What else should people know about their first 30
days of fasting?
Requirements:
Credentialed professionals or anyone with personal experience to
share
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Category: Lifestyle and Fitness
Email: query-ayvs@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 11:00 PM EST - 3 July
Query:
So many trips have been canceled to the Big Apple, but I'd love
to feature a round-up on my blog about ways that those with the
travel bug can still experience New York City from afar,
virtually! I've found a few ways to experience museums and such,
but is there anything I'm overlooking? In addition to museums,
I'd love to include some roundups of how people can experience
the best shops for fashion, beauty, and anything else that could
be relevant that are adapting to the world we're in with a
virtual footprint (think entertainment, beaches, landmarks,
parks, etc. you name it!). Please note, I'm looking for virtual
resources that would be free for users to access online.
This article will run on my blog/website with an audience of 13K
IG followers & 14.4K monthly Pinterest viewers.
Requirements:
- Please include any links or relevant details in the pitch as I
will likely not have time for any phone calls. - MUST be for
locations/attractions in New York City, with a very strong
preference to Manhattan, but would like to hear about other
boroughs as well. -Please also include Google Drive or Box link
to any relevant photos if applicable. - If I have more questions
I will ask but anything else you can include would be great.
Ideally, pitches will be from representatives of the actual
place you're suggesting, but I'm open to hearing from other New
York lovers with solid suggestions too. If you work directly
with/for the location you're pitching, please make that clear in
your response and I will be sure to send a link once published
if your pitch was included in the final article!
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Name: Lyssa Goldberg Silk & Sonder Blog
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-aywv@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Silk & Sonder Blog
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 3 July
Query:
Writing an article addressing anxiety symptoms and solutions in
the present climate. Looking for feedback on:
- How might the coronavirus pandemic be affecting/heightening
people's anxiety levels?
- What are some solutions/treatments/tips for keeping anxiety in
check or de-escalating an anxiety attack?
- What about solutions for anxiety prevention as a whole? Any
self-care tips?
Requirements:
Looking for sources that specialize in mental health, wellness,
self-care and psychology
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Name: Dan Blacharski The Vivant
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-ayzo@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: The Vivant
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 3 July
Query:
The New Roaring 20s has just begun. The 1920s had crazy fashions
too, but what are some of the worst fashion choices you've seen
so far this decade?
Requirements:
Need quotes from fashion designers on bad fashion trends for
both men and women. Pics appreciated, but note HARO does not
accept attachments in your email, so send me a dropbox link or
ask for my direct email for sending pics.
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Name: Shannah Henderson Home Business Magazine Online
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-az3o@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Home Business Magazine Online
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 3 July
Query:
We're looking to feature the top essentials for hardworking
entrepreneurs in a round-up for Home Business Magazine online's
"Lifestyles & Success" section. We're on the lookout for
high-tech office essentials, furnishings, comfy fashions they
can work at home in, etc. What items do entrepreneurs really
need? Each chosen product will get a description in the round-up
with an image and link back to the company's website.
Requirements:
No expert tips, books, pre-launch companies, or apps will be
featured in this guide. Please put the brand and/or product name
at the beginning of your email subject. Please also provide the
product name, URL, price, a short description, and why it is a
must-have for entrepreneurs. If chosen, a sample would also be
required.
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Category: Lifestyle and Fitness
Email: query-az5m@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Anonymous
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 3 July
Query:
I'm looking to interview social media managers from top brands
who handled a Black Lives Matter campaign on behalf of their
business. How was your job a part of your company's efforts to
create change? How did you deal with criticism and responding to
comments? What discussions played out internally to make your
approach more action-based?
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Name: Maria Spanadoris Famadillo.com
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-az68@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Famadillo.com
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 18 July
Query:
Pool toys, pool gadgets, pool stuff. We're doing a top-10.
Send me your ideas!
Famadillo.com is read by millions of moms a month!
Here's an example of a recent top-10 product review:
http://famadillo.com/top-products-for-dad-for-fathers-day-you-wouldnt-think-of/
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Name: Addie Sands The Beet
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-az7m@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: The Beet
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 3 July
Query:
Looking to test and write about new vegan products that launched
this month or in June for The Beet, which hit 1 million uniques
for May and 5 million pageviews.
Can be snacks, smoothies,vegan cheese, etc. Please send in
following order: 1. Name of product, link to buy (and if not
available online direct to consumer, please share what
supermarkets you can buy at), price 2. Instagram post directly
linking to the specific product named in section 1. 3. Brief
blurb on product and what makes it so great, and please name one
or two nutrition benefits of the product -- i.e. it has X amount
of omega-3s per serving or it has five grams of proteins or is
loaded with vitamins and minerals or some such. 4. Only if
samples are NOT available, please add 2-3 sentence description
on what you liked about the food.
Requirements:
Please follow formatting with numbers. No photo attachments,
Instagram link to direct photo of product.
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Category: Lifestyle and Fitness
Email: query-az7q@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: Brides
Deadline: 7:00 PM GMT - 3 July
Query:
Hi there. For Brides I'm writing a story on Nigerian wedding
traditions.
I'd like to shed light on ceremony etiquette and traditions
regarding gifts, alcohol consumption, vows, seating, attire,
food, duration and timings (day of the week and time of the
day), the bridal party and the various ceremonies (traditional
and church weddings) and, of course, money spraying.
Understandably, these differ according to tribe.
Requirements:
I would love to hear from Nigerians specifically and/or wedding
planners/professionals with extensive experience with Nigerian
weddings.
Please include your recommendations within your email.
FORMAT FOR CREDIT: Please include the NAME you want credited,
the company you work for and website URL for said company, where
you're based and how long you've been involved in wedding
planning.
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Name: Katherine Gustafson LegalZoom
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-az7y@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: LegalZoom
Deadline: 7:00 PM EST - 3 July
Query:
I am writing a piece on how retailers are preparing for the
back-to-school season in the midst of the uncertainty of the
pandemic.
If you're a retailer please answer these questions:
--How is the pandemic affecting how your approach back-to-school
this year? --Are there specific changes you've had to make to
account for the uncertainty of how school will be in the fall?
--How are you planning to message about your back-to-school
sales in this unusual year? --How would you like to be referred
to in the piece? Do you have a website I should link to?
If you're a retail-watcher, answer these:
--What are the biggest challenges retailers are facing this
year? --What are some of the best ways retailers in different
sectors are adjusting to try to cope with the uncertainty in the
fall? --What are your predictions regarding how retailers will
fare during the back-to-school season? --How would you like to
be referred to in the piece? Do you have a website I should link
to?
Thank you!
Requirements:
I would like to hear from retailers who usually do some sort of
back-to-school promotion and sell items that are pertinent to
the fall school season. I would also like to hear from analysts
who watch the retail space regarding thoughts about how this
will play out this year.
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Name: Virginia Backaitis New York Post
Category: Lifestyle and FitnessEmail: query-az8a@helpareporter.net
Media Outlet: New York Post
Deadline: 12:00 PM EST - 2 July
Query:
Is your spouse or roommate going back to the workplace? What
kinds of discussions have you had about this? I'm looking for
individuals who live in the NYC are who are able to speak about
this.
Requirements:
Please send me a paragraph about your situation, day and evening
phone numbers. I am not interested in PR firms who can connect
me to someone unless they send details first. If you counsel
couples and have coached them about this, I am interested in
talking with you.
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