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EP #46 – MICHELLE CHRISTOFFERSEN | Empowered by Knowledge

Season 1, Ep. 46

Michelle Christoffersen cares about the world and its people. She has a passion for connecting people to information and resources that can enhance their lives, mostly because when she was 25, she didn’t have access to tools and resources that would validate her experiences. 


Now in her fifties, Michelle recently found that she was autistic and queer by learning and educating herself through the vast information that is now available at our fingertips. Knowledge is power, and this knowledge gavea whole new meaning to Michelle's freedom in her fifties. 🎆


➡️ Learn more about Michelle and follow her social channels at: https://linktr.ee/trimalkin 


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