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Interview - Sarah Bennett

March 24 · 28 min 40 s

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12:3628:40
12:32Alex

So, what first drew you to this field?

12:34Sarah B.

Honestly, I fell into it by accident. I was working on something completely different and one conversation changed everything.

12:36Alex

That's fascinating. Can you walk me through that moment?

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