Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon (Liz Bohannon)
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| 04 Sep 2024 | Michael George on Picking Up a Call From Your True Self | 00:52:02 | |
Today's episode is quite unique. Usually I talk with celebrities, entrepreneurs and popular thought leaders. But not today. My special guest today is Michael George. Michael is one a key journey of redemption and beginning a new chapter of his life - rediscovering his true self after embracing his pluck-ups. Michael came across my book, 'Beginner's Pluck,' at a book club. Having been a former inmate in prison, Michael talks to me about his regrets, how he learned to uplift himself and trust those who loved him. This is an inspiring tale - and there is no better place to share the beauty of pluck-ups than here! | |||
| 21 Sep 2020 | #11 Khristi Adams on the Wisdom of Young Black Women and Acknowledging Shortcomings | 00:38:08 | |
Khristi Lauren Adams had a realization that young women of color, particularly Black girls, always had to share the space and that their voices are very rarely the center of stories we read and hear about. This week, you'll hear my conversation with Khristi, author of the “Parable of The Brown Girl” — recommended as one of the books by Black authors to read by top media outlets like Vogue, Essence and PopSugar. Khristi is a speaker, an ordained Minister and is the co-director of Diversity and Inclusion at the Hill School in Philadelphia. In this episode, I talked to Khristi about how wanting to do something unconventional led her to become a pastor and the obligation and responsibility she felt towards elevating the stories of young women of color. Plus, how a Jennifer Aniston movie influenced her to pick her major in college! -- Love the podcast? Rate and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on @sincerelyhueman.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pluckingup/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Jul 2021 | #39 Jeffrey Hollender (Seventh Generation) on Starting Again and Making an Impact | 00:51:07 | |
We’ve had incredible voices come on the show talk about their personal pluck ups. From Academy Award winning Matthew McConaughey majorly plucking up an acting job, Arianna Huffington sharing about her serious case of imposter syndrome to Liz Gilbert on overcoming shame. In the first episode of our new season, Jeffrey Hollender, co-founder and former CEO of Seventh Generation, shares personal and career crises that had monumental impacts. -- Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Oct 2021 | #51 Sarah LaFleur (M.M.LaFleur) on Freedom After Hitting Rock Bottom | 01:01:43 | |
Sarah LaFleur is the Founder & CEO of M.M.LaFleur, a women’s workwear brand that she launched in 2013. The company grew to be a multimillion dollar brand and darling of the direct to consumer fashion world. In this episode, Sarah and I talk about the big existential questions many of us found ourselves asking early in our adult lives (and hopefully throughout our vocations.) Sarah also shares about the many inflections of her career and personal life — from her experience of being biracial and her struggle to embrace that complexity, her journey with infertility, and how she rose and innovated after hitting rock bottom. Check out quick, tasty, and healthy foods at Real Good Foods! Get $15 off a minimum of $15 purchase, just use promo code PLUCKUP15. https://realgoodfoods.com/discount/PLUCKUP15 -- Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns. This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on IG @huemangroupmedia and Twitter @hueman_media. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pluckingup/messageHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Aug 2020 | #5 Sadie Lincoln on the Downside of Success and Becoming Better Leaders | 00:47:53 | |
Today’s episode shares the first(and only) interview I was able to record in person, right before the world was turned upside down by COVID-19. I look to today’s guest, Sadie Lincoln as a kindred spirit. Sadie is a Portland success story who co-founded barre3, a fitness company focused on teaching people to be balanced in body and empowered from within. In the months since we recorded this episode, Sadie has become a dear friend and trusted advisor. -- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Aug 2021 | #44 Marvyn Harrison on Parenting as a Black Dad in America | 00:57:47 | |
Marvyn Harrison is the host of the 'Dope Black Dads' podcast and the CEO of Dope Black CIC, an educational and healing platform designed to improve the outcomes of Black people. -- Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns. This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on IG @huemangroupmedia and Twitter @hueman_media. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pluckingup/messageHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 May 2024 | Ruth Simons on Why the 'Right Now' Matters | 01:17:55 | |
Hey Pluckies! Season 8 has begun! We kick off this new season with my wonderful guest and friend, Ruth Simons. Ruth is a such a powerful reminder to all of us freedom we experience when we share our stories with each other. She speaks to me openly about embracing motherhood while also continuing to chase her dreams. And most importantly, she shares how to be relentless while remaining optimistic in her faith. Ruth's latest book, 'Now and Not Yet,' is available now! Check out the book here. | |||
| 08 Mar 2021 | #27 Noor Tagouri on Empathy and Modern Day Activism | 00:42:16 | |
On International Women’s Day, we are featuring the brilliant and award-winning journalist and producer, Noor Tagouri. Her documentary and subsequent podcast series, Sold in America: Inside Our Nation’s Sex Trade received a 2019 Gracies award for Best Investigative Series. She’s amassed a community of over two million social media followers while garnering international praise as one of new media’s most influential voices. -- Love the podcast? Rate and leave us a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Nov 2020 | #19 Soman Chainani on the Rewards of Not Taking the Easy Path | 00:48:27 | |
Today's guest, Soman Chainani, is an insanely successful fantasy novel series that would become, first, a New York Times bestseller and second, a soon-to-be major motion picture on Netflix! He is behind “The School For Good and Evil,” a book series that has sold more than 2.5 million copies and has been translated into 30 languages across 6 continents. -- Join our podcast and send a voice memo/audio recording for our new segment "I Plucked Up!" : -- Love the podcast? Rate and leave us a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 Oct 2021 | #50 Annie F. Downs (That Sounds Fun) on Dealing with Unexpected Times of Loneliness | 00:56:56 | |
Have you ever been surrounded by dozens of people, colleagues, family, or friends, and still feel like you’re at your loneliest? In this episode, I talk to New York Times best-selling author, podcaster, founder of That Sounds Fun network, and my good friend, Annie F. Downs. -- Check out quick, tasty, and healthy foods at Real Good Foods! Get $15 off a minimum of $15 purchase, just use promo code PLUCKUP15. https://realgoodfoods.com/discount/PLUCKUP15 -- Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns. This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on IG @huemangroupmedia and Twitter @hueman_media. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pluckingup/messageHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 05 Oct 2023 | Jake Kauffman on Being Vulnerable About our Trauma | 00:49:44 | |
“When I sat with my anger long enough, she told me her real name is grief.” That was just one of the many gems I got to hear from my guest today, Jake Kauffman. Jake is a business coach and motivational speaker, and author of ‘Let Love In,’ a truly inspiring book. We dive in almost immediately into an open conversation about accepting our trauma and learning to be vulnerable about the pain. Jake explains how our suffering, pains and shame manifest externally as anger sometimes in our lives. He also opens up about the emotional struggles men face and the patriarchal society we live in today. I’m sure we can all learn something more about ourselves and become more empathetic after listening to this one. There’s so much to unpack and reflect on in this episode! I want to warn y'all that in this episode we talk about trauma and sexual abuse. | |||
| 11 Jul 2022 | Danielle LaPorte on the Soulful Approach to Goal Setting | 00:46:45 | |
Danielle LaPorte dabbled with a number of different career paths before she became an author and entrepreneur. One of her earlier books, The Desire Map: A Guide To Creating Goals With Soul spurred a workshop program with facilitators around the world that Danielle now runs. Her goal setting mantra is that everything you want can be found in loving kindness. She also says a soulful approach to goal setting means separating what we truly want from wanting to seem successful to others. In this episode, we talked about all the common feelings associated with success — feeling like an imposter, worrying about how other people perceive you, and burnout. Learn more about Danielle at daniellelaporte.com -- Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns. This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on IG @huemangroupmedia and Twitter @hueman_media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Aug 2024 | Molly Stillman on the Art of Redefining Success | 00:52:49 | |
My friendship with my guest today started when we first collaborated on each other's podcasts. And now she's back on the show - our first guest to make a return! Molly Stillman is a leader in the blogging and content worlds for sustainable fashion. She's the host of the Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder podcast. Pre order her new book, 'If I Don't Laugh, I'll Cry,' now! Molly and I talk about what we've missed in each other's lives, what it means to keep plucking up and how to redefine success in this era of our lives! | |||
| 18 Jun 2024 | Lara Love Hardin on How Shame Heals in Community | 01:06:15 | |
This is an extremely deep, a rollercoaster-of-an episode! And I truly encourage you to buckle up for it. Lara Love Hardin is a 4-time New York Times-bestselling author and Founder of her True Literacy, a literary agency. She's partnered with Oprah Winfrey and the Dalai Lama for her work. Lara speaks about her addiction, secrecy and heartbreak - and how all of that was necessary. I cried multiple times in this episode. But I came out with so many lessons. I am sure you will too! | |||
| 16 Nov 2023 | Replay Episode: Jo Saxton on Evolving Faith and Getting Unstuck | 00:37:35 | |
As we continue to play some old Plucking Up gems, I had to replay and re-listen to my interview with Jo Saxton. Oh, this one is so good and fun! In this episode, Jo shares how she went from aspiring journalist to pastor -- and how her evolving faith led her to what she is doing now. Jo is warm and honest — and if you’re feeling a little stuck, I hope Jo’s wisdom and energy transcends and gives you the nudge you need. | |||
| 10 Aug 2023 | Anabel Oelmann on Overcoming Insecurities By Finding Purpose | 01:04:13 | |
‘The universe has something greater planned for you.’ Have you heard that quote being thrown around? It’s so commonly said - but I believe it’s also so true. And our guest today would totally agree! Anabel Oelmann is the co-founder and director of The Healing Company, building and running path-breaking wellness brands including Deepak Chopra’s Chopra Global. But before becoming a health & wellness expert and nutritionist, Annabel was an aspiring model. The physical and mental toll on her health modeling led Anabel to a journey of wellness and alternative medicines. In our conversation, Anabel speaks about her struggles in the modeling industry and her discovery of Ayurveda and becoming a nutritionist. This was such an eye-opening conversation with so much wisdom! Check out The Healing Company here: https://www.healingcompany.com/ Take a listen! | |||
| 25 Oct 2021 | #53 Arianna Huffington on Why It’s Okay to Suck in Life For A While (February 2021) | 00:33:09 | |
If you’re not familiar with Arianna Huffington’s highlight reel, here’s a rundown: She is the founder and CEO of Thrive Global and the founder of The Huffington Post. Arianna is the author of 15 books and has been named to Time Magazine’s list of the World’s 100 Most Influential People and Forbes Most Powerful Women List. Thrive Global, her company, is a leading behavior change tech company that aims to change the way we work and live — by ending how we see burnout as this price we pay for success. Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns. This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on IG @huemangroupmedia and Twitter @hueman_media. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pluckingup/messageHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 Feb 2021 | #25 Emma Guns on What REALLY Comes Next After Realizing Your Dreams | 00:44:17 | |
Emma Guns is a podcast host and an experienced beauty, health, and lifestyle writer who served as the Beauty Editor at OK! Magazine for 10 years. Love the podcast? Rate and leave us a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 May 2022 | Justin Baldoni (Actor and Director) on Healing From Traditional Masculinity | 00:53:45 | |
Ooooh, do we have a good one for you. Justin Baldoni is an actor, filmmaker, and author of Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity. Y’all know I love to run my mouth about the negative impact of the patriarchy on women and girls, but it's also important that we talk about and understand how it hurts men. Justin’s new book is both a personal investigation into the current state of masculinity and a meditation on how to be human in the 21st century. In this episode, Justin talks about being an advocate for challenging and changing the relationship men have with manhood. He shares how his years spent living in traditional masculinity left him feeling empty, and provides a clear recipe for healing through vulnerability and community. Purchase Justin's book: Man Enough: Undefining my Masculinity Pre-order Justin’s upcoming book: Boys Will Be Human: A Get-Real Gut-Check Guide to Becoming the Strongest, Kindest, Bravest Person You Can Be Learn more about the Man Enough movement at manenough.com -- Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns. This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on IG @huemangroupmedia and Twitter @hueman_media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 29 Dec 2023 | Replay Episode: Arianna Huffington on Why It's Okay To Suck in Life For a While | 00:33:49 | |
Hey Pluckies! If I had to pick one of my favorite episodes ever on this show, I'd have to go with this one! That's right, amognst the 100+ episodes on Plucking Up, my conversation with the amazing Arianna Huffington tops the list. If you’re not familiar with Arianna Huffington’s highlight reel, here’s a rundown: She is the founder and CEO of Thrive Global and the founder of The Huffington Post. Arianna is the author of 15 books and has been named to Time Magazine’s list of the World’s 100 Most Influential People and Forbes Most Powerful Women List. Thrive Global, her company, is a leading behavior change tech company that aims to change the way we work and live — by ending how we see burnout as this price we pay for success. But, we do things differently here at Plucking Up. Instead of going through her insane achievements, Arianna so honestly shares how she sucked in life for a while, and why that’s okay! In this episode, we talk about Arianna’s accent, a motto she lives by, and why everything in life shouldn’t be a ‘make or break.’ I’m telling you I made all kinds of assumptions before meeting Arianna and she just surprised me in the most amazing way. Do not miss my favorite conversation on this podcast, EVER. | |||
| 19 Oct 2023 | Replay: Noor Tagouri on Empathy and Modern Day Activism | 00:47:25 | |
If you’re feeling a little lost, stuck or overwhelmed with grief as we watch the violence unfolding in the Middle East, this episode is for you. A fair warning: There are no hot takes. No confident opinions. Just shared grief for every precious human being impacted by the acute conflict happening, and also those impacted by the systematic violence and dehumanization that has been happening for decades in the region and across the globe. Today’s episode is a re-aired conversation with Muslim-American journalist and activist Noor Tagouri who teaches us about one of the most powerful questions we can ask ourselves in times such as these. A call towards curiosity and courage. I hope you feel challenged, encouraged and a little less alone. | |||
| 16 Nov 2020 | #18 Caroline Paul on Shame, Inadequacy and Living a Life of Adventure | 00:49:00 | |
Caroline Paul, is a writer who previously had a 13 and a half year career as a firefighter. She is the author of several books including her memoir “Fighting Fire” and “You Are Mighty: A Guide to Changing the World” which came out just as teens around the country were taking a stand against gun violence in 2018. -- Join our podcast and send a voice memo/audio recording for our new segment "I Plucked Up!" : -- Love the podcast? Rate and leave us a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Sep 2023 | Ryan Leak on Being Okay with Making Mistakes | 00:47:22 | |
What if I told you this was the most meta episode of Plucking Up yet? Okay, I’ll explain what I mean! I couldn’t believe how many pluck-ups occurred while preparing and recording this podcast itself. Planning this episode was filled with pluck-ups. And lots of laughter as a result! But it did become a catalyst for conversation with my wonderful friend and guest today, Ryan Leak. Ryan is an executive coach and leadership speaker. We spoke about embracing our mistakes and blunders - because that makes us authentic in the workplace and beyond. He explained how being a great employee means being a good helper and genuine with your team. This conversation was filled with laughter. We couldn’t stop laughing. I hope you guys enjoy this conversation as much as I did. I can’t wait for you all to listen, learn and laugh too! | |||
| 16 Aug 2021 | #43 Mei Xu on Staying Curious in the Midst of Failure and Navigating a Cultural Divide | 00:49:24 | |
This week’s guest, Mei Xu, is an entrepreneur, author, founder, and the CEO of three global companies, which includes one of the most popular home fragrance brands in the United States and around the world: Chesapeake Bay Candle. Today, Mei is focused on helping women-owned consumer product companies grow and prosper with the e-commerce platform, ‘Yes She May.’ Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns. This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on IG @huemangroupmedia and Twitter @hueman_media. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pluckingup/messageHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Jul 2020 | #2 Jo Saxton on Evolving Faith and Getting Unstuck | 00:35:20 | |
Jo Saxton is an author, leadership coach and the host of the podcast “Lead Stories: Tales of Leadership and Life.” Jo was born in London and is the daughter of Nigerian parents. In this episode, Jo shares how she went from aspiring journalist to pastor -- and how her evolving faith led her to what she is doing now. She talks about how her multicultural upbringing shaped who she is, and how she’s now raising her biracial children. Jo is effervescent, warm and honest — and if you’re feeling a little stuck, I hope Jo’s wisdom and energy transcends and gives you the nudge you need. Love the podcast? Rate and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on @sincerelyhueman.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pluckingup/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Oct 2023 | Heather MacFadyen on Accepting What Life Has to Offer | 01:01:09 | |
What happens what we plan to do doesn't come to fruition? What happens what we expect to happen doesn't happen? How do we still remain motivated? My guest today, Heather MacFadyen is an author, podcast host and motivational speaker. She speaks about how her faith has guided her as a mother and kept her grounded. We also chat about the highs and lows of being a mother. And how things do end up working out when we live a life of purpose. Heather is vulnerable about her own mental health hurdles and how she learned to overcome them. We talk about longing and encouragement - this is one that will lift your spirits! Come and listen! | |||
| 28 Jun 2022 | Emily Baldoni on Listening to Your Inner Voice | 00:58:47 | |
Ahhh, a much-needed conversation on how we can make our lives of purpose more sustainable—for ourselves. Emily Baldoni is the co-founder of AMMA, an apparel company that creates stylish products for moms. She's also a former actor who, upon arriving in Hollywood experienced what can only be described as the hustle to "make it." In this episode, Emily talks about how her drive to succeed led to unhealthy habits and disconnection from who she truly is, and what enables her now to connect to that inner voice—the one that asks, "what will truly make me thrive?" Learn more about AMMA at weareamma.com -- Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns. This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on IG @huemangroupmedia and Twitter @hueman_media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Aug 2024 | P90X Founder on the Shadow Side of Success | 00:41:25 | |
Have you tried the extremely popular, P90X Workout? If you haven't, I'm sure you've heard of it and how pathbreaking it was in the wellness world. My guest today is the founder of P90X, Tony Horton. Tony talks to me about his hurdles growing up, trying out acting and the entertainment business and ultimately finding wild success in the P90X plan. But as ya'll know, this show is about the pluck ups! Tony talks about the dark realities of success in the entertainment and wellness industries. And how he keeps himself going - finding more joy in this era of his life. Listen in on this fun conversation! | |||
| 03 Aug 2020 | #4 Ben Higgins on Turning the Spotlight Around and Doing What Matters | 00:36:49 | |
The Bachelor star and host of iHeart Radio’s "Almost Famous" podcast Ben Higgins joins me this week to talk about life post reality TV (including getting a legit award for being the ‘Most Googled Breakup’ in 2017!) More than the fame he acquired, Ben has been able to leverage his platform and recognition to do humanitarian work. As president and co-founder of Generous International, a ‘for-purpose’ company known for its specialty coffee and merchandise, Ben is able to help fund partner nonprofit organizations. In this episode, Ben shares with me some of his anxieties and fears running his own business, the value of honest conversations amongst men and how he’s finding other financial resources to keep doing good in the world. -- Love the podcast? Rate and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on @sincerelyhueman.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pluckingup/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Sep 2024 | Navigating “Authentic” Leadership with CEO of Babyation | 00:35:50 | |
My amazing guest is Samantha Rudolph, the CEO od Babyation, a highly-rated and extremely efficient breast pump brand. Samantha opens up about her upbringing and how it shaped her. But we dive in to the mental health of entrepreneurs, the importance of leading in an authentic way and understanding that you won't be perfect in the process. This episode isn't just for entrepreneurs! These life lessons are for all of us as we lead any part of our life. Take a listen! | |||
| 06 Dec 2021 | Molly Stillman on Knowing You're Not Alone Amidst Crises | 00:50:50 | |
Like many entrepreneurs who really suffered economically because of the pandemic, Molly Stillman’s business tanked in the last 20 months. Molly is the founder and creator of Still Being Molly, an ethical fashion and lifestyle blog, and the host of the “Business with Purpose” podcast, which she started in 2016.
Having walked a hilly and mountainous road for many years, Molly talks to me about how she’s able to keep the faith and know that it will be okay. In this episode, Molly shares about a wildly challenging season in her life that she would define as a season of plucking up financially. Her pluck ups lead to secrecy and shame and even more plucking up. If you’ve ever had pluck ups around money -- or really just any pluck up that's made you so embarrassed that you hide in shame, I think you’ll find so much comfort and inspiration in this episode.
Check out Molly's work at www.stillbeingmolly.com -- Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns. This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on IG @huemangroupmedia and Twitter @hueman_media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Sep 2023 | Ritu Bhasin on Learning to Be Confident with Cultural Identity | 00:51:31 | |
“We are manifestations of who we were as children.” Such a bold but true statement that our guest today said, during my conversation with her. Ritu Bhasin, a leadership coach, author and motivational speaker, talks to me about how her childhood trauma and hurdles shaped her. Ritu is unabashedly honest about the racism she faced as a South Asian child of immigrants and the mental health hurdles she overcame. She speaks to me about how she learned to embrace her true self and cultural identity. She tells me how she hopes others can do the same I hope you can also learn and enjoy this wonderful episode! | |||
| 24 May 2024 | Plucking Up Season 8 - Coming Soon! | 00:09:25 | |
Hey Pluckies! We're back! There's so much to catch you all of up on. We have a new season with more inspiring stories, amazing guests and of course pluck-ups we can learn from. The season launches next Tuesday, May 28th! In this season, we will chat with authors, celebrities, thought leaders and entrepreneurs from all walks of life. This season we are doing something special. I will also open up the conversations to all of you - you will have the opportunity to join us live in these interviews as audience members! Follow me at lizboho.com or on Instagram to show your interest in joining us in these conversations. I am so excited for this next season. See you all next Tuesday! | |||
| 12 Sep 2022 | Deesha Dyer on Privilege and Being a Disruptor (Not a Destroyer) | 00:57:41 | |
Welcome to season 5 of Plucking Up! We’re rolling out the canary yellow carpet for a new lineup of amazing guests starting with Deesha Dyer. Deesha was social secretary for the Obama White House. This unbelievable woman worked her way up from intern all while finishing community college. Now, she’s Founder and CEO of social impact consulting company, Hook and Fasten. On the show, Deesha told me about her life now and her time working in the White House. We talked about some of the legendary events she planned, feelings of imposter syndrome, and what privilege means to her. Pluckies, YOU ARE MOST WELCOME for this introduction to the amazing Deesha Dyer. Learn more about Deesha Dyer and Hook and Fasten here. -- Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns. This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on IG @huemangroupmedia and Twitter @hueman_media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 Sep 2022 | Laura Chinn on the Catharsis of Self Reflection | 00:59:55 | |
Laura Chinn is one of those people who gets it. She got me, she got the point of this show, and in true Plucking Up style she got why it’s so important to share stories of failure, loss, and instability. On the show, I had the opportunity to chat with the author, script writer, and actress about her new memoir, Acne. Laura says the process of writing a memoir and putting it out into the world is cathartic. We also got into what we’ve learned through therapy and working on ourselves. Do some self-reflection while listening to this episode. I certainly did! Learn more about Laura Chinn and her work here. -- Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns. This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on IG @huemangroupmedia and Twitter @hueman_media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26 Sep 2022 | Keltie Knight on the Reality of Chasing Wild Dreams | 00:49:17 | |
Authorship and podcasting have a lot in common. You’re putting a piece of yourself out, into the world. Putting ourselves out there is something our next guest and I found we have very much in common.
Keltie Knight is an author and one third of the trio behind the LadyGang podcast. She came on the show to talk about the group’s new book of essays, Lady Secrets: Real, Raw, & Ridiculous Confessions of Womanhood.
In this episode, Keltie and I talk about therapy, what getting canceled looks like, having an invisible army, and a secret sauce to female friendship.
Learn more about Keltie Knight and LadyGang here.
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This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on IG @huemangroupmedia and Twitter @hueman_media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Oct 2022 | Jessamyn Stanley on Reframing How We View the World | 00:56:13 | |
Jessamyn Stanley does it all! She’s a yoga teacher, wellness influencer, fat acceptance advocate, author, podcaster and so much more!
In each of these roles Jessamyn is reframing how we view people and things. As founder of The Underbelly, which she describes as a “wellness community for the rest of us,” Jessamyn is making room for everyone to achieve holistic wellness. On her podcast, Dear Jessamyn, she gives listeners access to her own relationship to act as an example.
On the show, Jessamyn and I talk about this reframing as well as her books, yoga, and the fat acceptance movement.
Learn more about Jessamyn Stanley here. --
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| 10 Oct 2022 | Katelyn Beaty on Individual Identity in Faith Communities | 00:57:00 | |
Maybe quitting is a good thing. Once you find your passion, vocation and community, leaving can be really hard but moving on to the next chapter and growing is part of life. Today’s guest, Katelyn Beaty, found her community as the first female managing editor of Christianity Today. But it eventually came time to move on to the next season of her life. She’s now editorial director for Brazos Press and the author of two books, one of which was just released! "Celebrities for Jesus: How Personas, Platforms and Profits Are Hurting the Church" (2022) and "A Woman's Place: A Christian Vision for Your Calling in the Office, the Home and the World" (2016). In this episode, Katelyn shared the struggle of being a woman in a christian workplace and we discussed how your vocation becomes a part of your identity. Learn more about Katelyn Beaty here. --
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| 17 Oct 2022 | Katy Milkman on Reinterpreting Failure | 00:58:29 | |
Katy Milkman is a professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and the former president of the international Society for Judgment and Decision Making. She’s also the author of the best selling book, How to Change: The Science of Getting From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be.
So, with all her expertise and years of study, one would think Katy is the ultimate decision maker. But, she says she struggles to make decisions just like the rest of us! And that’s why she loves researching how we make decisions in key areas of our life, like finances, health, and education.
In this episode, we talked about common mistakes people make when trying to make choices or build habits. To me, the most interesting pluck up Katy described was escalation of commitment. It means that once we make a decision, oftentimes we stick to it, even though sometimes it’s better to reassess and move on. Katy says we can reinterpret our failures and see them as successes because we learned something about ourselves.
I know I learned so much about decision making, as well as success and failure from Katy and I hope you do as well.
Learn more about Katy Milkman here.
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| 24 Oct 2022 | Chanel Dokun on Stepping into Your Purpose | 00:58:18 | |
Chanel Dokun is uniquely qualified to help us find purpose and to help us get through the pluck ups along the way. She’s a life planner, therapist, podcaster, and author of the book, Life Starts Now. According to Chanel, everyone deserves a life of purpose and many of us don’t feel like we have one. Her work and her book are about helping people figure out who they are, what they want, and how they can get there. On the show, we dove into building a life of purpose, the feelings of self doubt that everyone has, and how to write out your own life story. As a therapist and podcaster, Chanel is usually the one asking questions. I’m so glad she switched it up today and offered us her deep insights on self discovery and stepping into your purpose. Learn more about Chanel Dokun here. --
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| 31 Oct 2022 | Bianca Stone on Measuring Success In Your Own Terms | 00:52:09 | |
There are thousands of ways to measure success. As a poet, Bianca Stone measures it through the people that connect with her work. She feels most successful when she gets a message from an individual reader about how her poetry spoke to their specific situation. On the show, we talked about success and the different ways to measure it. We also talked about success as a poet. Bianca is the granddaughter of another iconic female poet, Ruth Stone. And while she clearly told me that her poetry is her profession, she also runs The Ruth Stone House, a space to encourage the creativity of other poets. Learn more about Bianca Stone here and The Ruth Stone House here. -- Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns.
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| 08 Nov 2022 | Daniela Pierre-Bravo on Identity and Knowing Your Value | 00:52:49 | |
Inspiring is one of many words I'd use to describe Daniela Pierre-Bravo, who has faced many adversities immigrants know all too well. She's emerged victoriously and is now a producer for MSNBC's Morning Joe and the author of Earn It! Know Your Value and Grow Your Career, in your 20s and Beyond! Alongside Mika Brzezinski. She recently released her book The Other: How to Own Your Power at Work as a Woman of Color. She's Empowering young women and offering advice and guidance on navigating the workplace and achieving success. Daniela's worked twice as hard her whole life and is talking with me today about her journey. her lessons, and reminding us that a pluck up doesn’t have to be something you regret. Take a listen. Learn more about Daniela Pierre-Bravo here. -- Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns.
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| 05 Apr 2021 | #31 Heidi Zak (Thirdlove) on Walking Away From Security and Making it Happen | 00:46:51 | |
In today’s episode, we’ll be talking a lot about shifting mindsets, which may sound very abstract and quite ‘self-helpy’ but it actually isn’t. Whether you’re at an early or later stage in your career or you just started your own business, there is a lot of value in looking at things differently. Our next guest, whose mantra is ‘make it happen’, really did -- but not without pluck ups along the way! Love the podcast? Rate and leave us a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Nov 2022 | Tali Sharot on How Motivations Can Change Our Behavior | 00:59:07 | |
Tali Sharot is a Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience in the department of Experimental Psychology at University College London and best-selling author of The Optimism Bias and The Influential Mind. Her research integrates neuroscience, behavioral economics and psychology to study how emotion and motivation influences people’s beliefs, decisions and social interactions. Tali and I had a fascinating conversation about why we do the things we do, what can help us change, what works and what doesn’t. She’s breaking down the science for us–I learned a lot, and you will too. Learn more about Tali Sharot here. -- Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns.
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| 22 Nov 2022 | Yasmine Cheyenne on Managing Compassion Fatigue | 00:45:36 | |
Yasmine Cheyenne is a self-healing educator, motivational speaker and author. She has consistently been helping people take care of their mental health, through her speeches and webinars, but also through her app, The Sugar Jar Community App, providing tools and prompts to help for a self-healing journey. Yasmine and I had a beautiful conversation about how her military journey led to her building a passion for the wellness space, how to manage compassion fatigue and limiting what we give ourselves access to. She spoke about her upcoming book, “The Sugar Jar: Create Boundaries, Embrace Self-Healing, and Enjoy the Sweet Things in Life.” She guides us through her subtle wisdom and how to really take care of ourselves. Take a listen. Learn more about Yasmine Cheyenne here. --
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| 06 Dec 2022 | Jenny Booth Potter on Everyday Antiracism | 00:49:55 | |
Working toward anti-racism is a journey that involves asking questions, educating ourselves, listening, and speaking out. But knowing when to do each of these vital tasks can be extremely difficult. That’s where Jenny Booth Potter hopes to help other white women stand up against racism. She is an author, storyteller and creative producer and co-host of The Next Question, a web series about expanding our imagination for racial justice. She is also the Chief Content Officer of HerSelf Media, a Black-owned women led media company. And in addition to all of that, she’s also a good friend of mine. On the show, Jenny tells me about how she educated herself and all of her mistakes that the rest of us can learn from. If listening to Jenny on our show wasn’t enough you can learn more about her journey and starting your own in her book, “Doing Nothing is No Longer an Option: One Woman's Journey into Everyday Antiracism”. Learn more about Jenny Booth Potter here. --
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| 15 Feb 2023 | Lo Bosworth on Destigmatizing Women’s Wellness | 00:57:07 | |
Rediscovering who we are and owning our story is a journey that we might find ourselves in. Our first guest of 2023, Lo Bosworth, is telling us the path she’s on, with hopes that it will help others. The former reality star from MTV’s ‘Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County’ in 2004 became popular during the infant years of reality television. Today, Lo is the founder and CEO of Love Wellness, a personal wellness brand providing natural products and solutions for women’s health. Lo speaks to us about being in the limelight, the bullying and insecurities she faced and how she learned to rediscover herself. In this episode, Lo and I talk about the ways that women can take better care of our physical and mental health, reduce the stigma surrounding women’s health education and how Lo’s own body insecurities led her to find her new purpose. Her latest book, ‘Love Yourself Well: An Empowering Wellness Guide for Supporting Your Gut, Mind, and Vagina,’ provides important solutions for intimate problems women face. Learn more about Lo Bosworth and her book here. Check out the full conversation now! --
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| 20 Feb 2023 | Adrian Grenier on How Past Mistakes Can Lead to a Fulfilling Life | 00:58:42 | |
What does it mean to truly learn from one’s mistakes? What does it mean to learn and grow from one’s flaws? The former ‘Entourage’ star, Adrian Grenier talked to me in this fireside chat about these very questions and his own life reflections. From becoming a young Hollywood star to now removed from the glamor of celebrity life, Adrian tells us how he now chooses to live a life committed to climate change activism.
Adrian talked to me about acting actually being a Plan B for him. In this conversation, Adrian vulnerably tells me how his breakup with a girlfriend led to a life-changing learning experience. We learn about his initiatives like his Earth Speed YouTube channel and activism in spreading more awareness about climate change and the impact on our oceans, as he himself chose to live closer to nature. Check out the full conversation! Learn more about Adrian here and his Earth Speed Youtube channel. – Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns. This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on IG @huemangroupmedia and Twitter @hueman_media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Feb 2023 | Jane Elliott on The Reality of Discrimination in America | 00:49:54 | |
How does an elementary school classroom exercise conducted by a teacher more than 50 years ago continue to impact, teach and remain socially relevant today? For that, you’ll need to listen to our guest, Jane Elliott. The educator and social activist famously conducted the ‘blue eye-brown eye’ exercise with her classroom in 1968, to teach the young students the foolishness and sad reality of discrimination and racism in America. Elliott went on to conduct the social experiment in other classrooms, with college students, at The White House and broadcasted shows like ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show.’ Despite the backlash, Elliott sought to prove the absurdity of discrimination and push for us to break walls of division. She talks to me about her childhood, the struggles she and her family faced and why she believes in only the ‘human race.’ Be prepared for an unabashed, blunt, honest and transparent conversation. I learned from a trailblazer who was ahead of her time and yet still holds on to that youthful spirit. Learn and listen to the full conversation! Learn more about Jane Elliott here. --
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| 06 Mar 2023 | Samantha Skey on Why Being No. 2 is a Win | 00:52:58 | |
In today’s episode, I spoke with a business leader who showed me that my own entrepreneurial abilities as a business owner can be used in so many aspects of my life. Our guest today is Samantha Skey, the CEO of SHE Media, a top five lifestyle media company which reaches 88 million women each month. Samantha has been an innovator and pathbreaker in the digital media landscape providing avenues and opportunities for women empowerment and voices through the brand. By launching SHE Media’s social initiatives and expanding on the company’s brands like SheKnows, STYLECASTER and BlogHer, Samantha strives to make content representative, inspirational and empowering for all women. In the episode, she guides us through her journey in the media world. And while she wasn’t the founder of the media company, she explains the importance of being the #2 in any project or business. We chatted about the importance of thinking critically, amplifying entrepreneurs to reach a goal and the value of balancing gratefulness with ambition. Take a listen now! Learn more about Samantha Skey here. -- Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns.
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| 13 Mar 2023 | Zainab Salbi on Self-Discovery By Empowering Others | 00:53:33 | |
“I am a women’s rights activist at heart and I shall die trying…I will always fight for women’s rights, resources and voices.” This is just one of the many powerful quotes from our inspirational guest today, Zainab Salbi. The co-founder of Women for Women International, Zainab worked to empower women from war torn countries for more than 20 years. After helping nearly a half a million women survivors of conflicts, Zainab now works with women to solve climate change issues through her Daughters for Earth organization. Zainab talks to me about her struggle escaping Saddam Hussein’s Iraq and how a near-death experience recently allowed her to accept herself and redefined her purpose. I was inspired to learn how she started her organization at the age of 23 but knew exactly when to leave from the leadership role as well. This conversation was therapeutic, transparent and motivational. Listen to the full episode now! Learn more about Zainab and her new book here. --
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| 20 Mar 2023 | Marie Forleo on Being Free From Our Mind’s Prison | 00:51:17 | |
Do we tend to shape our lives according to the expectations of others? Why do we stop engaging ourselves with things that actually make us joyful? Our guest today knows exactly how that feels! And as a successful life coach, she understands how we can get ourselves to be more present in the process of self-care. Marie Forleo was named by Oprah as a thought leader for the next generation. A best-selling author of the book, ‘Everything is Figureoutable,’ Marie is a successful life and career coach. Marie talks to me about life lessons from her difficult childhood experiences - like being kicked out of the house at the age of 13. She explains how we can stop becoming the prisoners in our minds’ torture chambers by not focusing on successes or failures. In our season finale, our guest really brings to us an extremely honest and heartwarming conversation. Check it out now! --
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| 15 Feb 2021 | #24 Luvvie Ajayi Jones on the Myth About Finding Your Purpose | 00:45:55 | |
Luvvie Ajayi Jones is one of those rare humans who have the words, energy, and power to invite you into seeing the world -- and yourself in a new way. She is a sought-after speaker and podcast host who thrives at the intersection of comedy, technology, and justice. Luvvie also happens to be the author of the New York Times bestseller, “I’m Judging You: The Do-Better Manual,” and is currently working on her second book, “PROFESSIONAL TROUBLEMAKER: The Fear-Fighter Manual,” which will be released in March 2021. Love the podcast? Rate and leave us a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Dec 2023 | Replay Episode: Sadie Lincoln on the Downside of Success | 00:53:54 | |
Here's another Season 1 episode I revisited recently. And let me tell you something Pluckies - it was even more amazing to relisten to! Sadie and I have gotten closer since then and you can see her success skyrocket today. Her words have even more perspective. Sadie is a Portland success story who co-founded barre3, a fitness company focused on teaching people to be balanced in body and empowered from within. In the months since we recorded this episode, Sadie has become a dear friend and trusted advisor. Let's replay...together! | |||
| 15 Mar 2021 | #28 Matthew McConaughey on Guilt, Shame, and How Responsibility Breeds True Freedom | 00:50:46 | |
Academy Award winner and #1 New York Times best-selling author Matthew McConaughey has had a wildly successful career — but it’s also rife with pluck ups! Matthew is best known for his roles in films like Dazed and Confused, A Time to Kill, and Dallas Buyers Club for which he won an Oscar. He recently added author to his long list of titles, after releasing his memoir, Green Lights. -- Love the podcast? Rate and leave us a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 06 Jul 2022 | Allison Trowbridge on the Myth of Instant Success | 01:01:30 | |
At the age of 22, Allison Trowbridge promised herself that she would write and publish a book. By the time she was 29 “Twenty-Two: Letters to a Young Woman Searching for Meaning” had been published. In this episode, we talked about the long and winding path to success and about slowing down, taking a few months off, going for walks and finding out who you are outside of work. We also talked about Allison’s current project, “Copper,” a platform born out of her experience in publishing that helps people engage with books in a more personal way. Learn more about Allison and Copper here: copperbooks.com/about-us -- Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns. This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on IG @huemangroupmedia and Twitter @hueman_media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26 Apr 2021 | #34 Megan Tamte (Evereve) on Finding Meaning in Spectacularly Average Moments | 00:43:38 | |
What happens after your vision board or your professional milestones come to life? What if, after getting everything you asked for, you suddenly feel a void and a feeling of emptiness that you can’t quite identify? That’s what happened to our next guest, Megan Tamte, CEO of Evereve, a contemporary women’s fashion brand with retail stores across the country. Prior to starting EVEREVE in 2004, Megan was a third-grade teacher turned stay-at-home mom with a love of fashion and entrepreneurship. Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 08 Feb 2021 | #23 Arianna Huffington on Why It’s Okay to Suck in Life For A While | 00:32:26 | |
If you’re not familiar with Arianna Huffington’s highlight reel, here’s a rundown: She is the founder and CEO of Thrive Global and the founder of The Huffington Post. Arianna is the author of 15 books and has been named to Time Magazine’s list of the World’s 100 Most Influential People and Forbes Most Powerful Women List. Thrive Global, her company, is a leading behavior change tech company that aims to change the way we work and live — by ending how we see burnout as this price we pay for success. But, we do things differently here at Plucking Up. Instead of going through her insane achievements, Arianna so honestly shares how she sucked in life for a while, and why that’s okay! In this episode, we talk about Arianna’s accent, a motto she lives by, and why everything in life shouldn’t be a ‘make or break.’ I’m telling you I made all kinds of assumptions before meeting Arianna and she just surprised me in the most amazing way. Do not miss my favorite conversation on this podcast, EVER. Love the podcast? Rate and leave us a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 Apr 2021 | #33 Arielle Estoria on Implementing Boundaries and Navigating Life as a Black Woman | 00:47:57 | |
Arielle Estoria started out in the competitive slam world of Spoken Word poetry in 2012. She has shared her inspiring work at companies like Google, Lululemon, and Dressember, and recently got signed by HarperOne, an imprint of Harper Collins publishers. Arielle is right in the middle of her journey and all the pluck ups that come with it. In this episode, Arielle talks about setting up boundaries and how she navigated 2020 as a Black woman, married to a white man, in the midst of a racial crisis. Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Sep 2024 | Parachute Founder on How to Take Advice Only 50% of the Time | 00:43:37 | |
My special guest today is a trailblazing founder and entrepreneur. When I talk to fellow entrepreneurs, we get deep and insightful real quick. Especially because we can relate with each other! My guest today is Ariel Kaye, the founder and CEO of the fast-growing home essentials brand, Parachute. She talks about making a passion into a business and how to stay motivated. Ariel also expresses the importance of listening to experienced team members, while staying true and honest to one's gut feeling. We get frank and transparent in this conversation. Listen in! | |||
| 25 Aug 2023 | Third Way Thinking Series: Billion-Dollar Barbie & Feminism Today | 00:49:26 | |
Hey Pluckies! I wanted to give you all an opportunity to listen in on a different type of conversation here on Plucking Up. In this monthly series of 'Third Way Thinking,' I'll be joined by my good friend, Ken, to talk about some relevant topics in the news and entertainment worlds. We open up the conversation to a more nuanced, middle-ground approach to these topics that may sometimes seem missing in our public discourse. At the core, I think this gives us a good chance to have an open-minded, fun-filled conversation alongside ya'll! In our first episode of this series, we talk about the Barbie movie - what we learned from it, our issues with it but also understanding feminism in today's world. Join us in the fun, thought-provoking conversation! | |||
| 28 Nov 2023 | Replay Episode: Bob Goff on Not Waiting for Permission | 00:42:04 | |
Bob Goff is the New York Times bestselling author of “Love Does” and just one of the wonderful humans I’ve come to know. He is a recovering lawyer who founded a nonprofit also named Love Does, a human rights organization operating in countries including Uganda, Nepal, Somalia, and Iraq. Bob is also a speaker and the host of the popular podcast, “Dream Big”.
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| 10 May 2021 | #36 Tiffany Yu on Elevating Disability and a Hopeful Mindset Amidst Grief | 00:43:30 | |
To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I couldn’t be more thrilled to speak with Tiffany Yu, an entrepreneur and disability rights advocate. Tiffany started her career as an investment banker, and today inspires others to tackle disability representation through ‘TIFFANY & YU, The Podcast’ and ‘Diversability’ an award-winning social enterprise with a mission to amplify disabled voices and elevate representation in her community. Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Aug 2024 | Amy Orr Ewing on How to Lead in the Face of Opposition | 01:12:32 | |
My guest today, Amy Orr Ewing, is an author, speaker and theologian. Through her books and talks, she strives to help Christians understand their spiritual purposes and meaning in life. Amy speaks to me about leading with courage and wisdom for women especially in their midlives. We get open about our faith and how it has helped us despite the struggles of life! Her new book, Lead Like Real You will be available next week. Check out this link to buy it and pre-order it! Check out the conversation. | |||
| 02 Jul 2024 | Ally Fallon on How to Define Success For Yourself | 00:57:21 | |
Can our side hustles become our means to success? Why do we let society define what success is? My guest today, Allison Fallon is a bestselling author and founder of Find Your Voice, a community helping anyone who wants to write a book through workshops and coaching. Ally was passionate about writing and helping others write. Ally talks about managing life with your passion and how to make it all work through your voice. She's vulnerable and candid about her own struggles and pluck-ups. I'm so glad we connected and had this amazing conversation to share with all of you! | |||
| 13 Sep 2021 | #47 Sarah Kauss (S'well) on Being Honest with Your Mess and Asking For Help | 00:53:16 | |
Sarah Kauss, the founder and Executive Chairwoman of S’well, went out searching for her passion and big idea and stumbled upon it when she stopped looking for the bright and shiny solution In 2010, Sarah started S’well with a bold mission - rid our world of single-use plastic bottles. She bootstrapped her company with $30,000 of her savings and brought her company to reach over $100M in revenue. I mean, Sarah was really the first to make carrying water bottles sexy and cool! Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns. This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on IG @huemangroupmedia and Twitter @hueman_media. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pluckingup/messageHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Jun 2022 | Anna Malaika Tubbs on How Mothers Shape Our Shared History | 01:04:22 | |
You know when you just hit it off with someone? Well, that certainly was my experience with Anna Malaika Tubbs. Anna is the author of the bestselling book, The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin Shaped a Nation. In this episode, she opens up about being chronically underestimated, as she worked her way up the academic ladder, and how having children inspired her to champion the unsung mothers who have shaped history. Learn more about Anna Malaika Tubbs: annamalaikatubbs.com -- Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns. This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on IG @huemangroupmedia and Twitter @hueman_media. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pluckingup/messageHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 May 2021 | #37 Christine Day on Taking the Leap from Corporate America to Live Your Own Startup Dreams | 00:48:12 | |
Christine Day is a globally recognized business leader who has led at two companies you might have heard of: Starbucks and Lululemon. -- Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Jul 2024 | Sarah Bessey on Ambition and Quarter-Turn Pivots | 00:55:42 | |
Hey Pluckies! This might be the first time we've had someone from my first season return to the show! Sarah Bessey is back! If you haven't heard our first episode with her, please do check it out. She's a prolific, a New York Times bestselling author of several books including, 'Jesus Feminist' and 'Field Notes for the Wilderness: Practices for an Evolving Faith.' She's also the co-creator of Evolving Faith organization. Sarah talks about the quarter-turn pivots we have to make in our faith, parenting and our careers - and how important they are for our progress! Listen now! | |||
| 06 Sep 2021 | #46 Sarah Dubbeldam (Darling Magazine) on Feeling Alone While Pursuing a Mission | 00:56:01 | |
Before becoming the CEO of Darling Media and Editor-in-Chief of Darling Magazine, Sarah Dubbeldam worked as a model and experienced first hand the unhealthy beauty standards in fashion and media. She founded Darling in 2012, a print magazine that grew into a multi-media company that aims to empower women through thought-provoking content and display a diverse, inclusive, and real picture of beauty. In this episode, we hear about how a comparatively small fish can make a massive impact on an entire industry and cultural norm. Sarah also shares an important lesson about how our pride and fear of other people’s (uneducated) opinions can cause some serious pluck ups. -- Check out quick, tasty, and healthy foods at Real Good Foods! https://realgoodfoods.com/discount/PLUCKUP15 Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns. This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on IG @huemangroupmedia and Twitter @hueman_media. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pluckingup/messageHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Jun 2022 | Scott Erickson on Creating a Path Forward | 00:44:18 | |
This week's guest is a master of facing pluck-ups head-on and turning them into something creative, inspiring, and well, pretty freakin' beautiful. Scott Erickson is a creator, performer, and author of multiple books, his latest being Say Yes, a study of how our darkest moments are actually doorways to a deeper conversation about who we are. In this episode, he shares the painful moment he realized he was not fulfilling the dream he had for his life, and how seizing on that allowed him to prioritize his desires so he could pursue a life without regret. Learn more about Scott Erickson: www.scottericksonart.com -- Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns. This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on IG @huemangroupmedia and Twitter @hueman_media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 08 Nov 2021 | Katia Beauchamp (Birchbox) on Making Difficult Decisions While Holding on to Your Dream | 00:47:14 | |
How do you take responsibility for things that go wrong — without hating yourself? On the podcast, celebrities and leaders at the top of their game share some pretty intimate and truly authentic experiences that give us a beautiful glimpse into who they really are. The highlights, the lowlights, and the glorious mess in between.
Today’s guest, Katia Beauchamp, CEO and Co-Founder of Birchbox, is no exception. Birchbox is a monthly beauty and grooming subscription box that quickly grew into a multimillion-dollar brand. In this episode, Katia raises a lot of really honest thoughts about how we conflate love with comfort, how she disappointed people who helped build her dream, and the discipline of taking responsibility when things go wrong. -- Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns. This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on IG @huemangroupmedia and Twitter @hueman_media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Dec 2020 | #22 Season 1 Finale - An Epic Season of Plucks! | 00:40:05 | |
In our season finale, Liz shares her favorite moments from previous episodes (which was a daunting task considering there's so much wisdom, humor, and authenticity in each one). If you're tuning into the podcast for the first time, this is actually a perfect beginner's episode because Liz does not only talk about highlights from episodes that stood out to her, but also some serious behind the scene stuff (one involving a lot of nervous sweating before her interview with Liz Gilbert!) Liz B. also recalls a profound experience from a year ago that led her to launching her own podcast. In doing so, Liz hopes that Plucking Up has become a place for listeners to walk away feeling inspired and feeling a little bit less alone with their very own messy and beautiful pluck ups. -- Join our podcast and send a voice memo/audio recording for our new segment "I Plucked Up!" : -- Love the podcast? Rate and leave us a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 08 Sep 2020 | #9 Jaime Schmidt on Imposter’s Syndrome and Supporting Underserved Creatives | 00:36:59 | |
In 2010, Jaime Schmidt founded personal care company Schmidt’s Naturals in Portland, Oregon — right in her very own kitchen. She scaled her company and 7 years later, sold it to legacy brand Unilever. But, if you’ve been listening to our podcast, you know we won't be focusing on that highlight reel. In this episode, Jaime talks to me about the things that didn’t go well in her journey, including a lot of self doubt that she battled before making a 9-figure exit! She’ll also share with us her life post-Schmidt’s — which now involves supporting underrepresented founders through her investment fund, Color. -- Love the podcast? Rate and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on @sincerelyhueman.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pluckingup/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 Aug 2021 | #45 Carla Hall (Top Chef) on Falling Flat After Major Success | 00:54:59 | |
In this week’s episode, we're thrilled to have Carla Hall, best known for competing on the Bravo TV show “Top Chef” and “Top Chef: All Stars.” Carla is a kindred spirit and on the podcast, we got to talk about pieces of our story that may seem so disconnected, but then we realize that they brought us to exactly where we need to be. In our conversation, Carla shares what it’s like to pluck up after MAJOR success! We also chat about the twisty roads, the lessons we learn, and the people we meet, towards building a life of purpose and impact. Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns. This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on IG @huemangroupmedia and Twitter @hueman_media. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pluckingup/messageHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Sep 2023 | Danny Pellegrino on Facing the Reality Check of Your Dreams | 00:55:47 | |
Many times in my conversations with successful people, I see that they never planned to do what they ended up doing. Somehow and in some way, we stumble upon the mission and goals we seek to achieve. But our guest today is someone who knew exactly at a young age what he wanted to succeed in. But that doesn't mean his journey didn’t come with hurdles and pluck-ups! My guest today is Danny Pellegrino, comedian and host of the popular entertainment podcast, 'Everything Iconic with Danny Pellegrino.' Danny knew he had a passion for the comedy and entertainment world as a child. But when it came to trying to succeed in the field, he did experience a reality check. Danny talks to me candidly about facing his own mental health struggles trying to “make it,” and feeling like “it wasn’t meant to happen.” He talks to me about being happy in your own skin, learning to hustle and his favorite pop culture topics! This is certainly a vulnerable conversation but also a very fun-filled one - Danny is so fun to talk too! Can’t wait for y'all to take a listen as well! Enjoy! | |||
| 05 Oct 2020 | #13 Katherine Schwarzenegger on Failed Friendships and the Gift of Forgiveness | 00:29:58 | |
Our next guest pretty much grew up under the very bright, often blinding lights, of Hollywood. Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt is the daughter of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, and is the oldest of four siblings. Katherine carved out her own path and became a writer. She is a New York Times best-selling author , debuting her career with her first first book “Rock What You’ve Got,” a book that speaks to young women struggling with self esteem and body image issues. In our wide-ranging conversation, Katherine shares everything, from highschool relationships to failed friendships and more recently, launching a new book at the cusp of the pandemic. She will also share with us how she’s learning the many facets and nuances of forgiveness, and why we should consider it a gift! -- Love the podcast? Rate and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on @sincerelyhueman.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pluckingup/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Jan 2024 | Replay Episode: Matthew McConaughey on How Responsibility Breeds True Freedom | 00:50:46 | |
Hey Pluckies! I'm back with one of my favorite episodes from the past. Let's revisit the time I sat down with the superstar, Matthew McConaughey! Yes, I still can't believe it! In this amazing conversation, the Academy Award-winner talks about parenting, from how he was raised to how he’s raising his own children and his learning journey as an actor, how we went from complacency and shame to getting roles of a lifetime. There’s a lot of uniquely introspective wisdom about failure, guilt, and embarrassment that we talk about, as well as visceral experiences Matthew shared in our conversation! Let's relisten together!. | |||
| 04 Jun 2024 | Conor Lewis on Why to Persevere Despite Failing Constantly | 01:02:32 | |
Hello Pluckies! I'm sure you're used to stories of people struggling and facing failures to eventually succeed. I mean we certainly have a bunch of them on Plucking Up as well - failing or 'plucking up' is important for our growth. But my guest today, Conor Lewis, tells us why it's important even though you may not find the success you hoped. Conor was the founder of one of the biggest kickstarters ever with a children's toy company. But through the hurdles and deep setbacks he faced, Conor remained relentless and hopeful. Conor tells us what he learned through that journey - this one is a tear-jerker and truly inspirational one! Fun fact - Conor is also the husband of one of my dear friends. Listen and learn with me! | |||
| 26 Jan 2024 | Replay Episode: Megan Tamte on Finding Meaning in Average Moments | 00:43:35 | |
As we continue our replay journey, I wanted to take us to a really important season 2 episode. I chatted with Megan Tamte, CEO of Evereve, a contemporary women’s fashion brand with retail stores across the country. She talks about the importance holding on to your dreams until they are fulfilled and never giving up. She also talks about how we can find meaning in average moments. Let's relisten together! | |||
| 02 Nov 2020 | #16 Ashlee Eiland on Not Playing Small and Kindness Amidst the Fight for Equality | 01:02:37 | |
Ashlee Eiland is a leader, pastor and writer. She is the author of “Human (Kind): How Reclaiming Human Worth and Embracing Radical Kindness Will Bring Us Back Together.” Ashlee is a gifted speaker and truth teller. In this episode, Ashlee and I talk about how growing up in an all girls school helped shape who she was — including why it never crossed her mind to play small. In our wide-ranging conversation, Ashlee discusses living through a racial filter and how it feels to be the one Black woman who writes about kindness, especially in the midst of a much needed civil rights equality movement. -- Love the podcast? Rate and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on @sincerelyhueman.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pluckingup/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 Nov 2021 | Faitth Brooks on Accountability in our Anti-Racism Journey | 00:51:47 | |
We’ve had quite a few anti-racism activists and educators. I always find myself thinking about racism and the different ways that I’m a part of the problem and hopefully the solution. I couldn’t be more thrilled to have Faitth Brooks on the podcast today. I met Faitth through “Be the Bridge” a community that helps bring people together to discuss and work towards racial reconciliation. Faitth is a social worker, activist and, the co-host of the “Melanated Faith” podcast.
I don’t want to give away too much but I urge you to listen with vulnerability and openness. Faitth encourages us to forgive ourselves for what we didn’t know and be accountable for what we do know. And I hope this show propels you to give your former self some grace and your future some tools for doing better.
Follow Faitth on Social Media Instagram: instagram.com/faitthb Twitter: twitter.com/faitthb -- Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns. This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on IG @huemangroupmedia and Twitter @hueman_media. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pluckingup/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Jun 2024 | James Pearson on What to Do When Passion and Purpose Elude You | 00:57:17 | |
Have you ever made or thought about making a big change in your life? It felt like a leap of faith - a big risk? Or maybe you are trying to follow your heart, but aren't sure about the decision made? Well then - this episode is definitely for you! My guest and dear friend, James Pearson, is a poet and author. But the fact of the matter is - he didn't always want to be one. We talk about trying to be our true selves and learning to get out of the noise of what other people and circumstances expect of us. Check out James' latest poetry book, 'The Wilderness That Bears Your Name.' I love it so much! Can't wait for y'all to hear the episode! | |||
| 09 May 2022 | Cate Luzio (Luminary) on Building Resilience Through Purpose | 00:50:01 | |
Who sold us the lie that building a life of purpose and passion is a linear path? Because y’all, building stuff is not for the faint of heart! In this episode, we speak with Cate Luzio, a business leader who spent the last 20 years in banking before launching her own company … right before a global pandemic. Cate is the founder and CEO of Luminary, a community that supports women in building professional networks and business allies. Cate walks through what it meant to leave a successful and lucrative career to self-fund her start-up, only to face a COVID shutdown 14-months after opening. On the show, she also talks about how purpose bred her own resilience and the community she’s held onto in her toughest moments. Learn more about Luminary at weareluminary.com. -- Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns. This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on IG @huemangroupmedia and Twitter @hueman_media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Aug 2023 | Dan O'Brien on Empowering Ourselves Through Storytelling | 01:02:35 | |
Can the trauma we’ve faced heal or even shape the stories we tell? My guest today, Dan O’Brien certainly has insight and wisdom on this question. He’s a renowned playwright for plays like The Body of an American. His plays have won him prestigious awards like PEN American Award for Drama and The Guggenheim Fellowship. With his bestselling poem collections and books, Dan is a storyteller at heart. In this extremely transparent and vulnerable conversation, Dan speaks about his childhood trauma, his battle with cancer and how storytelling is therapeutic for him. He opens up and takes me down memory lane in his struggles succeeding as a playwright. Dan has a series of different upcoming books and memoirs coming up. Check them out here: 'From Scarsdale' , True Story, and Survivor's Notebook. There was so much to learn from this episode. I can’t wait for y'all to take a listen! | |||
| 01 Oct 2024 | Tom Turcich on What To Do When Your Adventure Ends | 00:46:39 | |
Here we are! The Season Finale is here! Wow what a journey of amazing, thought-provoking and truly emotional conversations from a diverse bunch of influential guests. For our finale, I have with me Tom Turcich, the tenth person to walk around the world. That's right! Tom walked to six continents, 38 countries for seven years. He chronicled the journey in his book, The World Walk. We talked about the funny and pluck-ups on this life-changing journey and what inspired him. But more importantly, we spoke up about his challenges after he returned to a life of normalcy - when we get a reality check! Check out this very inspiring story. And stay tuned for more from the Plucking Up podcast as we prepare a new season soon! | |||
| 15 Nov 2021 | Pamela Slim on Leaving a Legacy over an Empire | 00:53:29 | |
Love of community is what I have in common with our next guest, Pamela Slim. Pamela is the author of “Escape From Cubicle Nation” and the upcoming book “The Widest Net.” She partnered with author Susan Cain to launch the Quiet Revolution and the Quiet Leadership Institute.
In this episode, we cover how Pamela’s upbringing seeded the idea of why having a community around you is so critical. We talk about financial pluck ups (which I think a handful of us can relate to) and getting through those downhill skiing moments in life. Pam and I also discuss cultures that reinforce inequity, the importance of small steps, and the desire to leave a legacy over an empire. -- Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns. This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on IG @huemangroupmedia and Twitter @hueman_media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Oct 2020 | #14 Sarah Bessey on the Scarcity Mindset and Having an Expectant Heart | 00:44:00 | |
Sarah Bessey is the author of the best-selling and critically-acclaimed books “Jesus Feminist” and “Out of Sorts: Making Peace with an Evolving Faith.” She’s a sought-after speaker at conferences, churches, and universities around the world. I love this conversation because Sarah is so brutally honest about her journey as a writer. She literally lived to tell the horrors of rejection from book agents and peers — essentially telling her that she wasn’t going to get a book deal! In this episode, we talk about all of that, plus what it means to have expectations versus being expectant. Bonus: I also get a little personal about my faith and my own struggles about labels. -- Love the podcast? Rate and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on @sincerelyhueman.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pluckingup/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Dec 2021 | Scott Harrison on Betting Big on Your Purpose | 00:59:40 | |
For our season finale, we are sharing an incredible story of redemption, adventure, deep purpose, and impact. Scott Harrison is the CEO of the nonprofit organization, charity:water. In this episode, Scott will take us on a journey, from being a New York City club promoter and all it entails — the booze and the drugs — to leading an incredible organization that aims to end the global water crisis. For those of you who don’t know, charity: water has funded nearly 80,000 water projects in almost 30 countries.
I love so many things about Scott’s story, from the long-form tale of redemption with some childhood trauma to the powerful reminder that it is never ever too late to wake up and say, “But what if?”. What if life is about something bigger and beautiful?
Learn more about charity: water and how you can support: www.charitywater.org
Check out Scott’s book “Thirst” (www.charitywater.org/thirst)
If you’re looking for a great place to be a holiday hero and get the BEST Christmas gifts, check out the most thoughtfully designed fair trade fashion on the market at Sseko Designs. (ssekodesigns.com) -- While we are on season break, please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns. This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on IG @huemangroupmedia and Twitter @hueman_media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Aug 2020 | #6 Morgan Harper Nichols on the Perils of Comparison and Living Out Your True Purpose | 00:52:52 | |
We have often villainized social media, but knowing the artist, poet, and author Morgan Harper Nichols is an honest testament to the power of the platform to be used for good. “All Along You Were Blooming,” is an illustrated collection of poetry and prose from Morgan who has collaborated with brands like Coach, Adobe, LiveNation, and Aerie. Her MHN stamped poetry and art continue to get shared by her 1.4 million followers and beyond. But before she found her footing, Morgan had to deal with what most of us might have experienced at some point in our lives: insecurity and thinking we’re never good enough in comparison to our peers. In this episode, Morgan talks to me about her very raw pluck ups, like not getting the songwriter career she wanted, and how she’s impacting the lives of young people through her creative work (which also involves turning DMs into profound art!) -- Love the podcast? Rate and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on @sincerelyhueman.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pluckingup/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Dec 2020 | #21 Janice Bryant Howroyd on Being at the Forefront of Change and Taking Control of Your Destiny | 00:47:41 | |
Janice Bryant Howroyd is the founder and CEO of The ActOne Group, an award-winning company in the human resources industry. The ActOne Group is a multi-billion dollar business she started with just about $1500 in savings. Join our podcast and send a voice memo/audio recording for our new segment "I Plucked Up!" : -- Love the podcast? Rate and leave us a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 May 2022 | Lisa Sharon Harper on Listening and Learning From Our Ancestors | 01:00:54 | |
After a brief hiatus, we're back on the mic with Lisa Sharon Harper. Lisa is an activist, speaker, and author of multiple books, including one of my favorites, The Very Good Gospel. In this episode, Lisa tells us about her first encounter with success—writing an award-winning play in college—and how she handled the regret that came from walking away from what could have been a big, Broadway career. Lisa’s still an incredible storyteller and today she uses that gift to help us learn about the power and potential of our ancestors. Learn more about Lisa at lisasharonharper.com. -- Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns. This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on IG @huemangroupmedia and Twitter @hueman_media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 Nov 2020 | #20 Debbie Millman on the Slow Climb and Long Road to Success | 00:38:34 | |
Today's guest, Debbie Millman is an accomplished figure and leader in the design world. She is an author, educator, curator, and the host of the podcast Design Matters, one of the world’s first and longest-running podcasts. Debbie is the author of six books, ”How to Think Like a Great Graphic Designer” and “Brand Thinking and Other Noble Pursuits.” She also co-founded the world’s first graduate program in branding at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. -- Join our podcast and send a voice memo/audio recording for our new segment "I Plucked Up!" : -- Love the podcast? Rate and leave us a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Sep 2021 | #49 Eve Rodsky (Fair Play) on How Breakdowns Can Change Your Life | 00:56:58 | |
In my honest but also biased opinion, this is a hands-down winning conversation with Eve Rodsky, a Harvard-grad lawyer, activist, and author of the New York Times bestselling book and Reese Witherspoon’s book club pick, "Fair Play." Check out quick, tasty, and healthy foods at Real Good Foods! Get $15 off a minimum of $15 purchase, just use promo code PLUCKUP15. https://realgoodfoods.com/discount/PLUCKUP15 -- Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns. This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on IG @huemangroupmedia and Twitter @hueman_media. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pluckingup/messageHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Nov 2020 | #17 Todd Henry on the Gut Check and Embracing Failure | 00:48:05 | |
Todd Henry is a sought after international speaker and author of 5 books that’s been translated in dozens of languages. Todd has helped hundreds of thousands of people generate brilliant ideas and do the best work of their lives. In this episode, Todd takes me back to 2005 when he started The Accidental Creative podcast, which now has millions of downloads. And yes, you heard it right, I said 2005! -- Join our podcast and send a voice memo/audio recording for our new segment "I Plucked Up!" : -- Love the podcast? Rate and leave us a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Apr 2021 | #32 Jedidiah Jenkins on Wrestling Through Identity, Faith and Community | 00:44:14 | |
From film school to law school and the nonprofit world, Jedidiah Jenkins is now more known as the New York Times best-selling author of “To Shake The Sleeping Self” and the recently released book “Like Streams to the Ocean.” -- Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Dec 2023 | Replay Episode: Soman Chainani on the Reward of Not Taking the Easy Path | 00:47:35 | |
Hey Pluckies! In our series of re-listening in on some beautiful Plucking Up episodes from the past, today we're replaying my conversation with Soman Chainani. Soman Chainani is an insanely successful fantasy novel series that would become, first, a New York Times bestseller and second, a soon-to-be major motion picture on Netflix! He is behind “The School For Good and Evil,” a book series that has sold more than 2.5 million copies and has been translated into 30 languages across 6 continents. | |||
| 16 Jun 2021 | BONUS EPISODE (with a special co-host!) | 00:57:54 | |
This is an episode I wish I never had to record. But, I'm sharing it because I think it might help our community. In this episode, I get into more detail about dealing with severe COVID while 37 weeks pregnant (which could've ended differently!) In the history of our podcast, this is also the first time I have a co-host, my husband Ben Bohannon, who was on the front row seat of this intense experience with me.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pluckingup/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Oct 2023 | Third Way Thinking #2: Making Mistakes in Parenting | 00:23:20 | |
Hey Pluckies! Welcome back to our new series called Third Way Thinking. In this series, I'll dive into interesting topics and my own insights on a different outlook towards them. In this week's episode, I am actually doing a solo podcast! It's like a personal journal, but open for all of you to hear as well. I look into how the podcast and hosting it over these years has actually helped me and guided me as a parent. How can we be okay making mistakes as parents? What does it teach our kids? How do we help them learn from mistakes too? Hope you guys enjoy this short episode! | |||
| 23 May 2022 | Jessica Jackley (Kiva) on the Power in Beginning Again | 00:49:42 | |
Jessica Jackley is, in my opinion, one of the original social entrepreneurs. She's the co-founder of Kiva, a financial services platform nearly synonymous with microlending, and the founder of a super rad new start-up, Alltruists, which delivers kid-friendly volunteer and impact projects directly to your doorstep. In this episode, Jessica shares her painful journey of letting go of her identity as a startup founder, and a wife, as she stepped away from her beloved organization and navigated a painful separation. She also talks about moving on from these major life events, and how they prepared her for the beautiful life she’s gone on to build. Learn more about Alltruists at alltruists.com. -- Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns. This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on IG @huemangroupmedia and Twitter @hueman_media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||