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The Architects of Reality: Sarah Peck
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Sarah Peck is a writer, designer and entrepreneur whose life has been deeply influenced by swimming and writing. In this chat, we discuss the lessons she has learned during her journey of progressing from being a college swim team member to becoming a writer and open water swimmer, whose swims have included braving the treacherous waters of San Francisco bay to Alcatraz and back.
If you’d like to find out more about Sarah Peck and her work, you can visit her website at www.SarahKPeck.com
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