How do you deal with your difficult name?

Episode 8 January 18, 2022 00:02:48
How do you deal with your difficult name?
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How do you deal with your difficult name?

Jan 18 2022 | 00:02:48

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Eddie Arrieta

Show Notes

Do you have an unpronounceable, weird sounding, long or complex name? How do you deal? Have you given up or doubled down on the original name you were given? Do you have a cool name story to share?

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