Five Minute Fillup
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Every week, James records a short reflection on community, life and the kind of story that stays with you.
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Oct 20, 2026
Episode 8 - A Little Now
For young people the future is so far away. There is too much fun to be had now to worry about later. They need to know that there is a way to have their cake and it when it comes to enjoying today, while preparing for tomorrow.
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Five Minute Fill Up
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I have been writing short reflections my whole life - for school newsletters, for the community, for anyone who would listen.
Each episode is built around a single idea, memory, person or moment. Recorded from a script, delivered in my own voice, designed to fit into the smallest gap in your day.
No interviews. No panel discussions. No hour-long deep dives. Just me, a story, and five minutes of your time.
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