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Movies and Shows to Watch If You Loved Twin Peaks
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Movies and Shows to Watch If You Loved Twin Peaks

There is nothing else quite like Twin Peaks, but its fingerprints are everywhere. These movies and shows echo different pieces of its strange DNA, from fractured identities and buried family trauma to surrealism, small-town ritual, and the uneasy coexistence of beauty and horror.

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Alton Brown Knows Good E-E-A-Ts
Lauren Patterson Lauren Patterson

Alton Brown Knows Good E-E-A-Ts

What can Alton Brown's turkey teach us about Google E-E-A-T? More than you might think. Let's break down how experience, expertise, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness show up in one very good piece of content.

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Choosing Between a Marketing Agency, In-House Hire, or Independent Creative
Lauren Patterson Lauren Patterson

Choosing Between a Marketing Agency, In-House Hire, or Independent Creative

Choosing the right marketing partner isn’t just about cost or capability. It’s about alignment. In this guide, I break down when to work with an agency, hire in-house, or partner with an independent creative—and how growing e-commerce and CPG brands can decide what actually fits their stage and goals.

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Female Science Fiction & Fantasy Authors to Read Right Now
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Female Science Fiction & Fantasy Authors to Read Right Now

Science fiction and fantasy are my favorite genres of fiction. There’s something about the escapism of these genres that really satisfies my brain. In this post, I want to highlight a few female authors of science fiction and fantasy that are huge inspirations of mine. These incredibly talented women have written superb works of fiction that, in my humble opinion, you simply must read. Whether you’re simply looking for a great story or more female authors to read, this list should give you what you’re looking for.

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