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Hosted by Founder &amp; Executive Director of PREP Academy, Ashley Hill, alongside Keira Grady, you can expect authentic conversations with African Nova Scotian guests who have lived experience navigating the education system. This podcast was created for the community and by the community and is to be used as a tool to guide students in the post-secondary education process.

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