Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon

How to Love People Through Trauma with Leslie Harter-Berg

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:31:13 GMT

How do you react to unimaginable trauma? And how do you keep yourself up despite the ups and downs of the community around you during this trauma?

My guest today, Leslie Harter-Berg is the author of the upcoming book, "You're So Strong." Leslie speaks about the sudden death of her husband during a family vacation and what she learned from that grief.

She speaks about the importance of showing up and NOT doing the exact-right thing. Leslie dissects how purpose and pain can coexist and why we REALLY need to get rid of the phrase "Welll, atleast..."

Check out this hilarious and insightful conversation!

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Genuine Community is NOT a Content Strategy But Creates REAL Value with Emily Hickey

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

How do brands create trust and community with their consumers?

My guest is the founder of Chief Detective, and a master marketing strategist - Emily Hickey. She is renowned for her work with Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop brand.

She speaks to me about the best branding strategy lies in creating trust, and real economic value through community and relation-building.

Let's learn more together this episode!

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Why We Need Containers to Hold Our Relationships with Christie Tate

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:22:56 GMT

My guest today, Christie Tate, is the author of the New York Times bestseller, 'Group: How One Therapist and a Circle of Strangers Saved My Life.' This books sparked so many people to reflect on how to become TRULY known!

As you all know, I am ALL about vulnerability and radical honesty - but Christie is this conversation had me out of my comfort zone.

This episode is such a compelling case study in to how a commitment to relational health can yield. We dive into why we need containers to hold everything we TRULY are!

Check out this very vulnerable conversation on how we can lead our relationships, families or companies in the most beautiful way.

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Why Affection Isn’t Enough: The Real Rules of Modern Friendship with Anna Goldfarb

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:41:10 GMT

What happens when two friendship geeks get together? Well that's basically today's episode!

My guest today is one of the most trusted voices when it comes to connection and friendships. Anna Goldfarb is the author of "Modern Friendship,' a renowned book exploring how friendships have evolved and how to sustain meaningful friendships in today's world. She writes regularly for outlets like the New York Times, becoming an expert in friendship in America today.

She brings sociology, her own experiences, data and the psychology in a palatable way to the public. We discuss about how we can make our friendships the sources of a fun-filled, joyful life in today's times.

Check out this insightful and fun episode!

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Do you need a therapist…or friends? With Dr. Jaqueline Olds

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Long before loneliness became a headline, epidemic and policy issue, our guest today was talking about it and its effects! Jacqueline Olds is a longtime faculty member at Harvard Medical School as a psychiatrist.

Decades before we were talking about the social effects of loneliness, Olds was studying how disconnection affects our relationships, physical fitness and mental health. With bestsellers like the Lonely American, Olds is truly the trailblazer providing us with the insights and wisdom with regards to social isolation.

We talk about the difficult question - do we just simply need each other and genuine, vulnerable relationships instead of outsourcing our inner struggles?

Check out this deeply insightful conversation with Dr. Olds!

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How to Live Near Your Friends Part 2 with Phil Levin

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:27:39 GMT

This conversation REALLY needed a part 2! Phil Levin is a community strategist, urban planner and founder Live Near Friends, a social real estate platform. Phil just doesn't talk the talk - he is walking the walk, living in a proximate community with friends!

We continue our reflective and fun-filled conversation on building thriving communities. Check out Part 1 if you haven't!

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How To Live Near Your Friends in a Modern, Urban Community with Phil Levin

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

The Holiday spirit of living and spending time with our loved ones and communities, certainly makes us ask the question - How do we build a thriving, modern urban community in the modern times? Phil Levin is a community strategist, urban planner and founder Live Near Friends, a social real estate platform. Phil just doesn't talk the talk - he is walking the walk, living in a proximate community with friends!

In our conversation, we compare our real-life experiences, building and sustaining these communities. We spoke on things we agreed on and also didn't!

This conversation is split into two parts - we really had a great time relating and chatting! Check out Part 1 now!

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The Five Mistakes You Might Be Making In Adult Friendships with Nina Badzin

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

I have to say - I have never met someone who has geeked out and deeply studied adult friendships, as much as our guest today! My guest today is Nina Badzin, writer, friendship advice columnist and popular podcaster of the Dear Nina podcast.

We speak about the common mistakes we make in building and sustaining friendships in our adult lives. Nina gets vulnerable and dives deep into how we can avoid and make sure we create and build beautiful friendships.

Check out this episode!

Here is Nina's podcast.

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How Being “Nice” Might Be Keeping You From Real Community with Charles Vogl

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:49:43 GMT

Building community and connection in today's times feels so difficult sometimes. But it doesn't have to be!

My guest today, Charles Vogl, guides us through the golden wisdom of building connection and belonging. He is a renowned speaker and leadership coach, having worked with organizations like Airbnb, Amazon, Google and Twitch. He is a founding member of Google's Vitality Lab.

Charles also is the author of 'The Art of Community.' We talk about the gold standard of relationships and the difference between being entertained and being TRULY known!

If you are ready to taking your longing for belonging to something practical and realistic, this is the episode for you!

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Building the Table You Long For with Melissa Radke

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Have you ever felt like you spent so much of your time trying to be included at a table? And then when you were included, you realized how unhappy you were?

I'm sure we've all felt a version of this at some point! Melissa Radke, the best-selling author, television personality and speaker chats with me about the desire to feel worthy and loneliness inside us all.

The author of 'Chicken-Fried Women: Friendship, Kinship, and the Women Who Made Us This Way,' speaks to me so vulnerably - like an open book! We laugh, cry and open up about our own insecurities and how we can overcome them.

Join us in the conversation...

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Jerry Colonna on Healthy Leadership & The Art of Growing Up

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT

My guest today is someone I consider a mentor from afar. Jerry Colonna is a renowned venture capitalist who played a prominent role in the early development of Silicon Valley. As the co-founder of Flatiron Investors in 1996, Jerry became influential for venture capital firms.

What makes Jerry EXTRA special for me is not only his economic success but also his work in professional life coaching and inner inquiry. Currently the CEO of Reboot.io, a coaching company founded on the idea that deep self inquiry and emotional integrity can lead to healthy leadership.

We talk about building healthy relationships at home and in the workspace. Jerry is the author of Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up and Reunion: Leadership and the Longing to Belong. Check out the deeply insightful conversation - I'm sure you'll find it helpful for the relationships we all build and sustain!

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Gretchen Rubin on How to Build Lasting Friendships!

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:42:26 GMT

How do we build friend groups? What are some of the ideal community rituals? What is the secret sauce for friendship and belonging?

In our first episode for the season, I talk to Gretchen Rubin, the New York Times-bestselling author of many books including 'The Happiness Project!' She truly is one fo the most influential voices in helping us navigate relationships and habits for joyful actions.

We dive into the nitty gritties of relationships and building true, meaningful bonds! Join us in this conversation!

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New Season of Plucking Up!

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to a new season of Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon!

In this season, I bring to you a treasure chest of amazing, insightful and fun conversations. We learn, grow and laugh together in these weekly conversations!

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Tom Turcich on What To Do When Your Adventure Ends

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 16:38:00 GMT

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!

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One Tradition That Can Improve Your Relationships with Adrienne Maree Brown

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 22:54:02 GMT

Hey Pluckies! I couldn't have asked for a more insightful and introspective guest, as we near the end of this season.

Adrienne Maree Brown is a New York Times-bestselling author and activist. Adrienne talked to me about the mindsets we need to embrace to truly connect and navigate our relationships with our loved ones and society.

This is one of my favorite topics and we really get into the nitty-gritty of it all. Check out Adrienne's latest book, Loving Corrections.

And tune in to this episode!

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Navigating “Authentic” Leadership with CEO of Babyation

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 20:59:53 GMT

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!

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Parachute Founder on How to Take Advice Only 50% of the Time

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:12:19 GMT

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!

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Michael George on Picking Up a Call From Your True Self

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 18:25:06 GMT

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!

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Darren Whitehead on Why We Need to Do a Digital Fast

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 03:15:32 GMT

We've all heard of fasting as religious observances or even for bodily cleansing through food? But my guest today teaches us how a digital detox is fasting for our mental wellbeing.

Darren Whitehead, Head of the Church of the City and pastor, talks to me about how there's actually a Joy in Missing Out versus FOMO - when we detach from the technology around us. We all chat about his multicultural life, how he raises his kids and how he stumbled upon becoming a pastor.

Check out his new book, 'The Digital Fast.' And listen to our fun and enriching conversation!

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Molly Stillman on the Art of Redefining Success

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 01:41:39 GMT

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!

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P90X Founder on the Shadow Side of Success

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 19:55:20 GMT

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!

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Amy Orr Ewing on How to Lead in the Face of Opposition

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 03:54:40 GMT

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.

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Joey Odom on How To Not Let Technology Control Your Family Time

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 22:25:03 GMT

Many times our passion and purpose is found through our pluck-ups. No one represents that better than my guest today, Joey Odom.

Joey is the co-founder of Aro, a company striving to reduce screen-time for family members to spend more time together.

We talk about faith and the need to not let technology control us in today's times. It's a very important conversation! Check it out.

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Reality Check with Entrepreneurial Couples

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 03:03:55 GMT

Today is a special episode! For those who may not know, my husband, Ben, and I had started a company together called, Sseko Designs.

In today's episode, we both chat with the founders of Bivo, a water bottle company, Carina Hamel and Robby Ringer, a married couple as well.

We chat about the struggles of working together as a couple to start and maintain a business. We laugh about our entrepreneurial journeys and how to manage the love with the work.

In fact, this was also our first LIVE episode. We had our audience members join us in the live recording. Ya'll joined us and also got the chance to ask us questions and interact with us at the end. Wait till the end to hear those moments!

Enjoy this couples special episode!

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Sarah Bessey on Ambition and Quarter-Turn Pivots

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 21:00:36 GMT

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!

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John Inazu on How to Navigate Differences

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 18:46:14 GMT

Most of us don't have extremely unique or off-the-beat vocational paths. We are usually taking the traditional route. But how do we find our own unique voices and creativity while taking a traditional path in our careers?

My guest today, John Inazu, is a lawyer whose taken his career to new heights using his voice and experience. John teaches us how to harness our inner beginner even while taking a more traditional career path.

He is the founder of the Carver Project and Professor of Law and Religion at Washington University. His most recent book, 'Learning to Disagree,' is also a topic of interesting conversation!

This episode will challenge and inspire you!

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Ally Fallon on How to Define Success For Yourself

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 19:45:15 GMT

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!

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Caroline Chambers on Being VERY CHALANT When Pursuing Dreams

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 21:48:30 GMT

My guest today has the largest and most popular cooking substack, 'What to Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking,' Caroline Chambers!

Even if you're not into cooking and baking, this episode is still for you. Especially because Caroline talks about being careful and cautious when diving into your dream careers.

This episode felt like I was talking to a buddy - it was chill, funny but also very insightful!

Preorder her new cookbook releasing this August 13th, 'What to Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking.' Here's the link!

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Lara Love Hardin on How Shame Heals in Community

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 20:41:25 GMT

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!

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James Pearson on What to Do When Passion and Purpose Elude You

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 22:16:11 GMT

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!

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Conor Lewis on Why to Persevere Despite Failing Constantly

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 21:10:27 GMT

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!

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Ruth Simons on Why the 'Right Now' Matters

Tue, 28 May 2024 20:12:00 GMT

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.

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Plucking Up Season 8 - Coming Soon!

Fri, 24 May 2024 13:59:32 GMT

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!

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Replay Episode: Megan Tamte on Finding Meaning in Average Moments

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 17:16:17 GMT

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!

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Replay Episode: Matthew McConaughey on How Responsibility Breeds True Freedom

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 16:53:17 GMT

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!.

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Replay Episode: Janice Bryant Howroyd on Being at the Forefront of Change

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 17:34:00 GMT

Check out this episode very close to my heart, as we go down memory lane!

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. But Janice is more than an incredible businesswoman with tons of accolades and accomplishments under her belt. Janice has lived a phenomenal life that, while filled with challenges, can inspire anyone in pursuit of changing the course of their own history. In this episode, she talks to me about living in a Bible-based community in the Deep South and the supportive environment Janice’s parents created for her, as well as 10 other siblings. We also dive deep into her experience of being the ONLY student of color to integrate at an white school in 11th grade — and why she calls it the worst year of her life.

Let's relisten and replay together!

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Replay Episode: Arianna Huffington on Why It's Okay To Suck in Life For a While

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 22:30:32 GMT

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.

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.

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Replay Episode: Sadie Lincoln on the Downside of Success

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 18:20:26 GMT

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.
In this episode, Sadie and I talked about a myriad of topics, from Sadie’s incredibly fascinating upbringing to mommy guilt and how people see and treat you differently once you’ve become a celebrated entrepreneur. We also talk about what steps Sadie took alongside her husband, who’s also her business partner, to become better leaders of their company.

Let's replay...together!

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Replay Episode: Soman Chainani on the Reward of Not Taking the Easy Path

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 18:38:33 GMT

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.
In this episode, we talked about Soman’s two biggest influences, Walt Disney and Madonna! But of course, we go beyond Soman's highlight reel. Let's re-listen together!

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Replay Episode: Bob Goff on Not Waiting for Permission

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:05:35 GMT

In this episode, Bob, with much humor and positivity drops a ton of knowledge and truth. We talk about the importance of being teachable, getting real with ambiguity, not beating yourself up when you feel like you’re not the smartest person in the room, and why we shouldn’t link our purpose with people’s validation and approval.

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Replay Episode: Jo Saxton on Evolving Faith and Getting Unstuck

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 21:55:15 GMT

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.

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Replay: Plucking Up's First Episode with Elizabeth Gilbert!

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 00:17:21 GMT

Hey Pluckies! We just ended a wonderful season 7 together. But before we move on to a new season of wonderful conversations, I thought it would be great for us to go down memory lane together. And what's a better place to start than the beginning? That's right! Here's our first episode ever on Plucking Up with the wonderful Liz Gilbert.

On our first episode, I talked with a personal hero and truly an icon in the literary world, Elizabeth Gilbert! "Eat, Pray, Love", the # 1 New York Times bestseller that catapulted Elizabeth to success, sold over 12 million copies and was adapted into a film starring Julia Roberts in 2010. In our conversation, Elizabeth and I talk beyond the accolades she's received and the dizzying fame she found herself in. We discuss her unique childhood, the heartbreaking rejection and crippling self-doubt she experienced and the power of trusting your own navigation system.

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Season 7 Finale: Eliza VanCort on the Power of Owning Your Mistakes and Not Overthinking

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 21:07:17 GMT

Hey Pluckies! Believe it or not, we have finally reached the finale of our season. I know...wow! That went by fast, but it was a beautiful journey of wonderful and insightful conversations. I learned so much along the way about the pitfalls, the getting-back-ups and how yet again, when we learn from pluck-ups, we succeed.

In our season finale, I'm joined by Eliza VanCort. She's a motivational speaker, author and mentor. She talks to me about how she was able to learn from her traumatic childhood experience. She speaks about the value of hard work and taking chances. We both discuss why we need to promote the importance of making mistakes and how unplannable life is.

We cried quite a few times in this one! It was an emotional, vulnerable but also hopeful and joyful conversation. Join me on this season finale and stay tuned for more Plucking Up soon!

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Heather MacFadyen on Accepting What Life Has to Offer

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 02:52:59 GMT

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!

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Replay: Noor Tagouri on Empathy and Modern Day Activism

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 20:44:09 GMT

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.

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Third Way Thinking #2: Making Mistakes in Parenting

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 14:54:46 GMT

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!

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Jake Kauffman on Being Vulnerable About our Trauma

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:32:13 GMT

“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.

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Mike Foster on Pushing Past Expectations

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 01:57:50 GMT

You ever feel like there’s an expectation of what you SHOULD be like overshadowing who you truly are? And that these expectations may come from the outside but are also present in our egos and thoughts? I can totally relate to that struggle!

My guest today, Mike Foster is an executive coach, speaker and best-selling author. He speaks to me about the hurdles of being a founder of a company and learning to break the barriers of expectations.

He speaks on not being stressed by the paths we are told to follow. Instead, we can learn to be our authentic, true selves as leaders.

Mike is fully transparent about his own pluck-ups. He believes he’s able to help people because of these very pluck-ups!

Check out his latest book, The Seven Primal Questions!

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Ritu Bhasin on Learning to Be Confident with Cultural Identity

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:42:00 GMT

“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!

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Ryan Leak on Being Okay with Making Mistakes

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 17:38:30 GMT

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!

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Danny Pellegrino on Facing the Reality Check of Your Dreams

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 16:51:23 GMT

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!

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Esther Armah on the Emotional Justice We Need to End Racism

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 17:01:25 GMT

To combat the racial injustices plaguing America, as organizations and individuals we tend to take action in different ways.

Whether that means providing more equitable resources, access to opportunities, economic mobility or even just educating ourselves to be more aware of the racism around us.

But our guest today teaches us about something as important - emotional justice.

Esther Armah is the founder of the Armah Institute of Emotional Justice. Esther is an award-winning journalist and playwright.

But much of her work focuses on educating white and Black people about the emotional work needed to end systemic inequity.

In our conversation, she spoke about her journey as a journalist and her current mission to help provide racial healing and end the systemic racism in our society.

Join me in this wonderful, insightful conversation!

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Third Way Thinking Series: Billion-Dollar Barbie & Feminism Today

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 22:08:40 GMT

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!

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Dan O'Brien on Empowering Ourselves Through Storytelling

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:30:00 GMT

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!

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Anabel Oelmann on Overcoming Insecurities By Finding Purpose

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 14:31:00 GMT

‘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!

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A New Season with Phoebe Robinson: Redefining Success in Hollywood

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:38:45 GMT

Hey Pluckies! Welcome back to a new season on this journey with me. I'm so excited to share these new conversations filled with insights and wisdom from some of the most influential and inspirational guests.

As always, we’ll see trailblazers being vulnerable and open - sharing their pluck-ups!

Today, I'm joined by Phoebe Robinson. She's a standup comedian, actress, author and host of the popular podcast, Two Dope Queens.

In our conversation, Phoebe opens up about her childhood and genuine passion for the entertainment industry.

She speaks about how she stumbled upon and immediately fell in love with stand-up comedy.

This was one of my favorite episodes yet! Phoebe opens up her heart and truly explains how she discovered what contentment in her work means to her today.

Take a listen!

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Marie Forleo on Being Free From Our Mind’s Prison

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 14:22:17 GMT

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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Zainab Salbi on Self-Discovery By Empowering Others

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 04:57:52 GMT

“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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Samantha Skey on Why Being No. 2 is a Win

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 06:15:08 GMT

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.

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Jane Elliott on The Reality of Discrimination in America

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 06:48:05 GMT

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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Adrian Grenier on How Past Mistakes Can Lead to a Fulfilling Life

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 06:05:39 GMT

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.

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Lo Bosworth on Destigmatizing Women’s Wellness

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 02:40:19 GMT

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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Jenny Booth Potter on Everyday Antiracism

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 08:41:28 GMT

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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Yasmine Cheyenne on Managing Compassion Fatigue

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 05:12:32 GMT

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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Tali Sharot on How Motivations Can Change Our Behavior

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:31:39 GMT

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.

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Daniela Pierre-Bravo on Identity and Knowing Your Value

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:46:07 GMT

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.

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Bianca Stone on Measuring Success In Your Own Terms

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 07:41:45 GMT

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.

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Chanel Dokun on Stepping into Your Purpose

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 06:42:32 GMT

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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Katy Milkman on Reinterpreting Failure

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 05:53:37 GMT

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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Katelyn Beaty on Individual Identity in Faith Communities

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 05:36:08 GMT

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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Jessamyn Stanley on Reframing How We View the World

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 04:32:09 GMT

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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Keltie Knight on the Reality of Chasing Wild Dreams

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 06:06:00 GMT

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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Laura Chinn on the Catharsis of Self Reflection

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 07:08:14 GMT

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.

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Deesha Dyer on Privilege and Being a Disruptor (Not a Destroyer)

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 05:20:16 GMT

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.

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Season Finale - Jessica Honneger on a Marriage between Two Social Impact Brands

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 21:14:03 GMT

I’m sharing some exciting news in this episode. My company Sseko Designs has merged with fellow fairtrade fashion brand, Noonday Collection.

In this episode, we’re talking about our merger, or our wedding as I enjoy calling it. I’m introducing all of my pluckies to my new business partner, Jessica Honneger. And Jessica is introducing me to her podcast audience.

To celebrate our partnership this episode is airing on both Plucking Up and Jessica’s podcast, Going Scared.

Learn more about Jessica, Going Scared and Noonday Collection here.

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Danielle LaPorte on the Soulful Approach to Goal Setting

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:13:00 GMT

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

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Allison Trowbridge on the Myth of Instant Success

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 18:26:39 GMT

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

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Emily Baldoni on Listening to Your Inner Voice

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 06:10:59 GMT

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

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Scott Erickson on Creating a Path Forward

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 05:33:52 GMT

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

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Sarah Bragg on Finding Fortitude in Failure

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 21:41:35 GMT

Sarah Bragg is the host of the "Surviving Sarah" podcast and author of A Mother's Guide to Raising Herself. In this episode, Sarah shares her early experiences with judgment, and how those memories planted seeds of both insecurity and resilience, aspects of her life she still navigates today. She talks about finding fortitude in failure and how we can encourage our kids to try new things, even when they face some of this same stickiness.

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Anna Malaika Tubbs on How Mothers Shape Our Shared History

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 06:00:31 GMT

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.

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Jessica Jackley (Kiva) on the Power in Beginning Again

Mon, 23 May 2022 16:18:38 GMT

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.

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Justin Baldoni (Actor and Director) on Healing From Traditional Masculinity

Mon, 16 May 2022 07:43:09 GMT

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

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Cate Luzio (Luminary) on Building Resilience Through Purpose

Mon, 09 May 2022 05:36:57 GMT

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.

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Lisa Sharon Harper on Listening and Learning From Our Ancestors

Mon, 02 May 2022 07:32:20 GMT

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.

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Scott Harrison on Betting Big on Your Purpose

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 06:52:37 GMT

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)

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Molly Stillman on Knowing You're Not Alone Amidst Crises

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 07:19:26 GMT

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

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Faitth Brooks on Accountability in our Anti-Racism Journey

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 06:12:55 GMT

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.

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Pamela Slim on Leaving a Legacy over an Empire

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 05:28:56 GMT

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.

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Katia Beauchamp (Birchbox) on Making Difficult Decisions While Holding on to Your Dream

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 04:19:39 GMT

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.

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Sallie Krawcheck on Why You Should Claim Your Financial Power

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 03:15:52 GMT

Money. That's what we're covering today - a surprisingly emotional, gendered topic that creates challenging dynamics in relationships. And our guest is no other than Sallie Krawcheck, Chair of the Ellevate Network, a 135K-strong global professional women’s network. She is also the CEO and co-founder of Ellevest, an investment platform that’s on a mission to get more money in the hands of women.

In this episode, Sallie shares her story, from taking dozens of Nos during the most challenging moments in her highly lauded career in finance, to how she allowed herself to mentally shift from this is so embarrassing and unfortunate to ‘this is another step in the road.’

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#53 Arianna Huffington on Why It’s Okay to Suck in Life For A While (February 2021)

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 03:21:15 GMT

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.

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#52 Bryan Freeman (Real Good Foods) on Lessons on Arrogance and Building a Business You Believe In

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 04:17:27 GMT

This episode covers the other side of imposter syndrome. What lessons can you learn when you underestimate your capacity to fail? Our next guest, Executive Chairman of Real Good Foods Bryan Freeman, has a lot to say about what it’s like to have early success and the bitter pill you swallow when you find out that you're not invincible.

If you’ve been listening to our recent episodes, then you’ve heard me talk about this brand that surprised me in a GOOD way! Bryan has worked in the food industry for over 25 years. In this episode, we talk about how trying to get himself out of debt helped him discover his path to food entrepreneurship, how he spent most of his career making food that is so delicious but not good for your health, and a moment of existential crisis where he asked himself whether the way he was making money was aligned with his values and hopes for the world.

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#51 Sarah LaFleur (M.M.LaFleur) on Freedom After Hitting Rock Bottom

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 04:33:43 GMT

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.

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#50 Annie F. Downs (That Sounds Fun) on Dealing with Unexpected Times of Loneliness

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 08:27:16 GMT

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.

Annie is that incredibly engaging, spontaneous human who’s just bursting with positive energy, but who can also provide this comforting space where you can bring your BIG FEELINGS, even when they’re not so fun. In this episode, we chat about everything — from pluck ups Annie has made as a business owner and leader as well as how she turned the corner during some unexpected times of loneliness. I hope this episode fills you with encouragement and helps you recognize that there is freedom in saying how you truly feel OUT LOUD.

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#49 Eve Rodsky (Fair Play) on How Breakdowns Can Change Your Life

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 06:34:49 GMT

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."

On the show, we talked about how Eve took on a lot of responsibility as a kid and assumed the role of 'partner' to her mother. We get deep into the breakdown of her marriage (which also became a breakthrough) and how she ultimately spiraled into losing her identity and struggled with her mental health.

This episode is a must-listen because we talk a lot about how our society was built on the backs of invisible and unpaid labor at home and how EVERYONE in a partnership wins when we communicate openly and honestly about the seen and unseen labor in a home.

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#48 Reshma Saujani (Girls Who Code) on Finding Your Worth Failure After Failure

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 02:55:55 GMT

Before founding Girls Who Code, a nonprofit that has served 450,000 girls and has reached 500 million people in the U.S., Reshma Saujani went through a seemingly endless stream of rejection and failure.

In our conversation, Reshma talks about growing up in the midwest as the daughter of refugee parents from Uganda, her valiant 3 time attempt to get into Yale, and how having multiple miscarriages made her question her worth as a woman. On the show, Reshma also tells us about her failed aspirations in politics (running for Congress in 2010) and how this chapter in her life was the impetus for making an impact in another arena — closing the gender gap in technology.

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#47 Sarah Kauss (S'well) on Being Honest with Your Mess and Asking For Help

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:09:19 GMT

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!

In this episode, Sarah talks about getting off the safe path -- the one that really looks good on paper -- and venturing into the wilderness. She also shares a whole lot of pluck ups including what’s like being uncomfortable with imperfection and knowing when to ask for help.

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#46 Sarah Dubbeldam (Darling Magazine) on Feeling Alone While Pursuing a Mission

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 15:35:25 GMT

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.

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#45 Carla Hall (Top Chef) on Falling Flat After Major Success

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 07:37:58 GMT

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.

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#44 Marvyn Harrison on Parenting as a Black Dad in America

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 09:50:41 GMT

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.

In this episode, Marvyn and I dive into a very nuanced and vulnerable conversation around parenting from a distinctly male perspective. Our conversation is not a how-to or guide but a discussion on how our lived experiences and new learnings can impact the way we raise our kids. On the podcast, we also talk about systematic racism, white feminism, and how that all intersects with the way we handle relationships and interact with the world.

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#43 Mei Xu on Staying Curious in the Midst of Failure and Navigating a Cultural Divide

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 06:00:06 GMT

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.’

What I love about doing this podcast is I get to hear and share with you all these starkly different stories of success and failure. In this episode, Mei talks to me about growing up in China — living through a cultural revolution and then coming to America to adapt to an entirely new culture. In this conversation, Mei shares with me how she experimented, failed, stayed insatiably curious, and went on to build something remarkable!

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#42 Jeni Britton Bauer (Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams) on Being Good with Shame

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 02:43:34 GMT

Jeni Britton Bauer is a pioneer of the artisan ice cream movement and the founder of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. She is also a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author and a 2012 James Beard awardee.

While this conversation is all sorts of joy and whimsy (like how Jeni initially took on a job as an alien make-up artist), she shared a lot of pieces to her journey that I couldn’t have predicted. Is a career in ‘making people happy’ everything it seems to be? Hopefully, after this episode, you will, as Jeni says, ‘think, do and reflect.’

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#41 Ben and Laura Harrison on Turning a Life-Altering Moment into a Mission

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 03:31:34 GMT

How do you turn a life-altering moment into a global mission? In this episode, you’ll hear from husband and wife Ben and Laura Harrison, co-founders of Jonas Paul Eyewear. Jonas Paul Eyewear is a stylish eyewear brand for teens and kids that’s also on a mission to save and protect children around the world from blindness. Today, the brand has impacted more than 830,000 lives through its 'Buy Sight, Give Sight' program and is on its way to reach its goal of 1,000,000 by 2022.

This episode has everything — from what it’s like to jump from one business to another, to starting one with your own spouse, to navigating life as parents of a child who was born blind.

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#40 Holly Thaggard (Supergoop!) on the Regrets of Success

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 04:11:41 GMT

What is the price of building a multi-million dollar, cult brand? Holly Thaggard went from legit performing at events as a harpist to founding Supergoop!, a sunscreen and skincare company that wanted to revolutionize an industry.

In this episode, Holly talks about the journey that led to her larger mission - stopping the skin cancer epidemic. On the podcast, we also go in-depth when Holly vulnerably shares the sacrifices and regrets that came with all her success!

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#39 Jeffrey Hollender (Seventh Generation) on Starting Again and Making an Impact

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 18:20:52 GMT

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.

In our conversation, Jeffrey talks about evolution and growth. We talk about everything, from baking social responsibility into a company and changing the world by how we do business to how he came out of his most expensive pluck up — getting fired from a company he grew for 20 years.

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BONUS EPISODE (with a special co-host!)

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 16:59:27 GMT

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.

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#38 Season Finale - MIRACULOUS is an Understatement

Mon, 24 May 2021 03:51:39 GMT

In my most raw state, I share an update on the heels of a PROFOUNDLY CHALLENGING chapter in my life! Thank you Pluckies for supporting our podcast and being with me on this wild ride.

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#37 Christine Day on Taking the Leap from Corporate America to Live Your Own Startup Dreams

Mon, 17 May 2021 05:44:05 GMT

Christine Day is a globally recognized business leader who has led at two companies you might have heard of: Starbucks and Lululemon.

In our conversation, we talk about how Christine met Howard Shultz, former CEO and chairman of Starbucks, and how she went from office manager at a small coffee shop to running Starbucks’s Asia Pacific Group. Christine also shares how she led Lululemon through tumultuous times as its CEO for six years. We discuss how it’s like to transition from living, creating, and scaling other people’s dreams to having your own — as she eventually took the leap from being a big deal CEO in corporate America to the co-creator and co-founder of her own startup, The House of LR&C.

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#36 Tiffany Yu on Elevating Disability and a Hopeful Mindset Amidst Grief

Mon, 10 May 2021 05:21:43 GMT

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.

In this episode, we talk about the biggest turning point in Tiffany’s life that made her deal with death and disability at such a young age. Tiffany also shares how her Asian culture and upbringing impacted the way she processed her grief and trauma. We also have a conversation about internalized toxic positivity, the ways we invalidate our own story, and how we can hold on to hope, optimism, and a sense of agency and purpose — even in our pain.

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#35 Reyna Noriega on Taking Up and Creating Space for Others Through Art

Mon, 03 May 2021 04:58:34 GMT

With a degree in psychology, Reyna Noriega went from being an art teacher to a full-time illustrator in 2018 — creating stunning portraits of women and using art as a tool to dive deeper into herself.

In this episode, Reyna talks about feelings of inadequacy and how she found her power as an Afro Latina woman in art spaces where she learned to take up the space she deserved, and to create space for others. If you’re a freelancer, in between jobs, or are just in a place where you can’t see your destination clearly, I hope you find some comfort and wisdom in this conversation!

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#34 Megan Tamte (Evereve) on Finding Meaning in Spectacularly Average Moments

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 03:41:23 GMT

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.

In this episode, Megan shares how she found meaning in extraordinarily average moments. We go through Megan’s journey, including how she held on to her dream for seven years and struggled to fit the title of CEO of her own company.

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#33 Arielle Estoria on Implementing Boundaries and Navigating Life as a Black Woman

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 05:55:02 GMT

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.

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#32 Jedidiah Jenkins on Wrestling Through Identity, Faith and Community

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 05:47:26 GMT

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.”

I wish it had taken place around a campfire because it really just felt like the best chat with a kindred spirit and old friend. This episode covers A LOT, but I think you will be really encouraged and inspired by this beautiful life Jed has built -- despite lots of twists and turns along the way. We talk about being the children of divorce, of what happens when you have a big dream and go out and FAIL, and how it feels to wrestle through identity, work, and faith. Jed is thoughtful, curious, tender, hopeful, and hilarious and you’re all going to want to be his friend and buy his books when we are done here.

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#31 Heidi Zak (Thirdlove) on Walking Away From Security and Making it Happen

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:02:24 GMT

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!

Heidi Zak is the co-founder and CEO of ThirdLove, a company that was built to do bras differently. Heidi has been named among Fortune’s 40 Under 40 and her brand has made a mark in the retail and fashion world due to its commitment to inclusivity.

On the show, we’ll talk about Heidi’s mom’s reaction to quitting her very secure job at Google, which can be summed up as “You’re leaving the best company in the world and do what with bras?” We’ll dive into our mutual experience of working with our significant others. And Heidi will share a huge pluck up, which involved half of her team at ThirdLove quitting and how she moved on from that moment of despair.

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#30 Jamie Kern Lima (IT Cosmetics) on Seasons of Rejection and Turning Down the Volume on Self-Doubt

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 04:15:03 GMT

Jamie Kern Lima is a self-made entrepreneur, philanthropist, and is the author of the new book “Believe It: How to Go from Underestimated to Unstoppable”. Before co-founding IT Cosmetics, Jamie was a news anchor who personally experienced a persistent skin issue that eventually brought her on a journey of building her own beauty brand. IT Cosmetics, a company she started in her living room was sold to L’Oreal for $1.2 billion dollars. Jamie became the first female CEO in L’Oreal’s 100+ year history.

In this episode, we will dissect that highlight reel and dive into self-doubt. Jamie will talk about all the ‘Nos’ she got — including one brutal and heartbreaking rejection that will seriously make your jaw drop and stop you in your tracks.

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#29 Nona Jones on Trauma, Healing, and Being a Product of Grace

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 05:05:54 GMT

Nona Jones is an incredibly accomplished leader at the intersection of faith and technology. She was appointed to her first executive role at only 23-years-old with a Fortune 100 company. She’s an author of the book "Success from the Inside Out," a speaker, and an entrepreneur who’s worked for companies like Facebook and many of the world’s most influential faith leaders. But in this episode, we will talk about Nona’s profoundly traumatic childhood, from being sexually abused in her own home to her attempts at her own life at the ages of 9 and 11. We also go deep into the topic of humility and why Nona believes her story makes her “a statistically improbable product of grace.”

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#28 Matthew McConaughey on Guilt, Shame, and How Responsibility Breeds True Freedom

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 05:40:01 GMT

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.

In this episode, we dive into Matthew’s life with a 360 lens. We talk 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 that I’m just dying for you all to simmer in!

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#27 Noor Tagouri on Empathy and Modern Day Activism

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 07:42:24 GMT

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.

Being born to immigrant parents from Libya, Noor talks to me about how her ethnicity and how she felt so unsure about who she was in a sea of kids who didn’t look like her. Apart from Noor’s background, what’s so interesting about the conversation you’re about to hear is how Noor has always been a journalist, from the moment she could speak. In this episode, we dive into so much, from empathy, shame, misrepresentation of Muslims in American media, to why modern-day activism begins with yourself and your home.

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#26 Susan McPherson on the Fear of Leaving a Safe Place and Power of Human Connection

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:19:12 GMT

Susan McPherson is a profound, serial connector who has built longstanding relationships with the most influential leaders in social impact and CSR. She is the founder of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy focused on the intersection of brands and social impact, and the author of the upcoming book, “The Lost Art of Connecting” which will be released in March 2021.

I’m excited for you to hear my conversation with Susan. Her message around life being about detours and not the destination is crystal clear. In this episode, she talks about finding the silver lining in a tragic event that she experienced in her 20s and years later, not having a paycheck at age 48. If you’re in the social impact space or work in corporate social responsibility, you might particularly love hearing from Susan because she is a force and leading voice in the sector.

You can get a copy of Susan's Book "The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Business Relationships" amazon.com/Lost-Art-Connecting-Meaningful-Relationships/dp/1260469883

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#25 Emma Guns on What REALLY Comes Next After Realizing Your Dreams

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 06:26:32 GMT

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.

In this episode, we get to hear about one type of journey — and that is, being so laser-focused on one dream, getting there, and overcoming challenges that come after.

There are so many parts to Emma’s story that I know might really touch some of you in an unexpected way. From working her way through extreme insecurity, anxiety, and depression and this sort of U-turn in her life when she had to move back into her parent’s house at age 37.

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#24 Luvvie Ajayi Jones on the Myth About Finding Your Purpose

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 05:37:24 GMT

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.

In this episode, Luvvie talks to me about her moving from Nigeria to the US at a young age and her journey of both fitting in and standing out. In this episode, we talk about a painful failure that led Luvvie to find her voice in blogging, dating all the way back to 2003, and how finally owning the title ‘writer’ opened up doors for her.

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#23 Arianna Huffington on Why It’s Okay to Suck in Life For A While

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 05:17:43 GMT

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.

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#22 Season 1 Finale - An Epic Season of Plucks!

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 04:43:08 GMT

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.

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#21 Janice Bryant Howroyd on Being at the Forefront of Change and Taking Control of Your Destiny

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 05:56:00 GMT

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.

But Janice is more than an incredible businesswoman with tons of accolades and accomplishments under her belt. Janice has lived a phenomenal life that, while filled with challenges, can inspire anyone in pursuit of changing the course of their own history. In this episode, she talks to me about living in a Bible-based community in the Deep South and the supportive environment Janice’s parents created for her, as well as 10 other siblings. We also dive deep into her experience of being the ONLY student of color to integrate at an white school in 11th grade — and why she calls it the worst year of her life. Janice also shares leaving North Carolina to move to LA — and the success that she was able to build from the ground up.

Finally, we’ll also hear from Janice about a moment when she was putting into the universe negative narratives about herself and who ultimately gave her the encouragement she needed.

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#20 Debbie Millman on the Slow Climb and Long Road to Success

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 16:39:18 GMT

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.

In this episode, we’ll tackle the different facets of Debbie’s road to success, including growing up in an abusive home and her experiments in rejection and failure. She’ll talk to us about not finding a sense of accomplishment until she was in her 40s, and how imagination ultimately saved her.

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#19 Soman Chainani on the Rewards of Not Taking the Easy Path

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 10:45:00 GMT

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.

We’ll talk about Soman’s two biggest influences, Walt Disney and Madonna! But of course, we'll go beyond Soman's highlight reel. In this episode, Soman generously shares his HUGE pluck ups and the big bets he lost, namely the multiple jobs he got fired from, including one job that involved his own freakin’ book!

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#18 Caroline Paul on Shame, Inadequacy and Living a Life of Adventure

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 06:18:29 GMT

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.

In this episode, Caroline, who saw herself as a scared little kid, shares how adventure became a key part of her soul. She talks to me about how growing up with her identical twin, Alexandra Paul, an accomplished writer and activist, truly helped shape her character. Caroline is an incredible spirit who opens up to me about feeling lost in her second act as a writer.

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#17 Todd Henry on the Gut Check and Embracing Failure

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 05:14:51 GMT

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!

Todd tells me about his biggest pluck up, one that put him on the verge of quitting his business. We also get into parenting, the "U" shape of the creative journey, and why we should challenge the invisible narratives around work that we often hear in organizations.

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#16 Ashlee Eiland on Not Playing Small and Kindness Amidst the Fight for Equality

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 07:02:24 GMT

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.

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#15 Alexa von Tobel on the Emotional Test of Success

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 04:34:26 GMT

Alexa von Tobel, this week's guest, has a quintessential highlight reel. She is the founder and former CEO of LearnVest and the New York Times- Bestselling Author of "Financially Fearless." She launched Learnvest in 2008, in the middle of the financial crisis, and sold the company in 2015 for $375 million!

In this episode, Alexa shares how her journey at Learnvest — from start up to exit — was a physical, mental, and emotional test. Alexa and I talk about the process of elimination as a way to figure out what we want to do in life. In this episode, Alexa also shares why Learnvest’s acquisition was the hardest week of her life and the personal work she’s doing today to transform and take herself to the next level.

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#14 Sarah Bessey on the Scarcity Mindset and Having an Expectant Heart

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 04:13:06 GMT

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.

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#13 Katherine Schwarzenegger on Failed Friendships and the Gift of Forgiveness

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 03:38:49 GMT

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!

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#12 Rebecca Minkoff on Seizing Opportunities and the Not-So-Glossy Moments of Building a Brand

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 03:44:12 GMT

Do you feel like you envisioned an incredible year, and all of a sudden, something hits you out of nowhere like a ton of bricks? Hello 2020! Well, that feeling of a gut punch right when stuff is getting good is part of what you’ll hear in my conversation with this week’s guest, designer Rebecca Minkoff. Her namesake global fashion brand is best known for its accessible luxury handbags accessories and apparel. Rebecca is also behind the Female Founder Collective, an organization dedicated to empowering female-owned and led companies.

In this episode, Rebecca gives us a glimpse of her 15-year journey as a creative leader and entrepreneur, including the not so glossy moments and challenges she had to overcome. Rebecca shares why she doesn’t believe in luck and why we should look out and act on those, in her own words “opportunity tentacles.”

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#11 Khristi Adams on the Wisdom of Young Black Women and Acknowledging Shortcomings

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 05:03:33 GMT

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!

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#10 Bob Goff on Not Waiting For Permission and the Importance of Being Teachable

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 04:10:42 GMT

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”.

In this episode, Bob, with much humor and positivity drops a ton of knowledge and truth. We talk about the importance of being teachable, getting real with ambiguity, not beating yourself up when you feel like you’re not the smartest person in the room, and why we shouldn’t link our purpose with people’s validation and approval.

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#9 Jaime Schmidt on Imposter’s Syndrome and Supporting Underserved Creatives

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 05:44:09 GMT

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.

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#8 Alexandra Elle on the Avenues of Healing and the Beauty of Messing Up

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 04:56:09 GMT

Alex Elle is the author of multiple books and journals including “After the Rain”, “Neon Soul” and “Today I Affirm: A Journal That Nurtures Self-Care.” Alex provides a safe space for healing and understanding through writing retreats and workshops and has built a social media community of nearly a million followers.

To deal with depression and explore healing, Alex found writing as her refuge. Now a mother of three children, Alex continues to use her vocation to help people find their voices through self-care practices that involve storytelling, poetry and narrative writing.

In this episode, I talk to Alex about my own pluck ups, particularly with the issue of equity and diversity. We go deep into what makes a real leader, reacting versus responding, and how to release some of the shame that comes with stumbling and messing up -- because let’s face it, we don’t always get it right.

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#7 Alli Webb on Shifting From an Ego-Driven Mindset and Coming Into Your Own

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:30:51 GMT

Ten years ago, Alli Webb, took on a mission of providing blowouts in beautiful spaces — and being the best in the game! Alli founded Drybar, a salon that didn’t do cuts or color and only offered blowouts. From its first salon in Brentwood California, Drybar is now a multimillion-dollar business with a hundred locations throughout the US and Canada.

While you might be more familiar with Alli’s trailblazing success, that's only a fraction of what you'll hear in today's episode. On the show, Alli and I talk about her past insecurities as a businesswoman, dealing with imposter syndrome and how she overcame personal challenges to continue building her empire.

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#6 Morgan Harper Nichols on the Perils of Comparison and Living Out Your True Purpose

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 03:53:59 GMT

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!)

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#5 Sadie Lincoln on the Downside of Success and Becoming Better Leaders

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 03:30:59 GMT

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.

In this episode, Sadie and I talked about a myriad of topics, from Sadie’s incredibly fascinating upbringing to mommy guilt and how people see and treat you differently once you’ve become a celebrated entrepreneur. We also talk about what steps Sadie took alongside her husband, who’s also her business partner, to become better leaders of their company.

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#4 Ben Higgins on Turning the Spotlight Around and Doing What Matters

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 04:42:53 GMT

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.

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#3 Randi Zuckerberg on 90% Failing and Cultivating Vulnerability

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Today’s guest is entrepreneur and investor whose last name you might recognize, Randi Zuckerberg! Creating Facebook Live and winning two Tony Awards as producer of Hadestown and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! are among Randi’s many accomplishments.

In this episode, Randi gets honest about her failed ventures after leaving Facebook. She’ll also talk to me about cultivating vulnerability, her unlikely journey in entrepreneurship and how she’s pursuing her calling to inspire the next generation of business leaders as CEO of Zuckerberg Media.

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#2 Jo Saxton on Evolving Faith and Getting Unstuck

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 18:42:04 GMT

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.

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#1 Elizabeth Gilbert on Breaking the Spell of Fame and Trusting Your Own Intuition

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 18:33:27 GMT

On our first episode, I talk with a personal hero and truly an icon in the literary world, Elizabeth Gilbert! "Eat, Pray, Love", the # 1 New York Times bestseller that catapulted Elizabeth to success, sold over 12 million copies and was adapted into a film starring Julia Roberts in 2010. In our conversation, Elizabeth and I talk beyond the accolades she's received and the dizzying fame she found herself in. In fact, that's only a fraction of what Liz openly talks about in this episode. We discuss her unique childhood, the heartbreaking rejection and crippling self-doubt she experienced and the power of trusting your own navigation system.

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Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon (Trailer)

Fri, 22 May 2020 01:28:27 GMT

Do you ever look at successful people and get stuck in their highlight reel? We then look at our own mess ups and feel alone, broken and not cut out for the job. Hosted by founder and social entrepreneur Liz Bohannon, Plucking Up! is a podcast that talks about failures beyond the platitudes and how celebrated authors, entrepreneurs, artists and leaders in their own field moved past mistakes and wrong turns, in order to build lives of purpose, passion and impact.

Join us each week as Liz shares uninhibited conversations with remarkable people, including powerhouse guests like Elizabeth Gilbert, Randi Zuckerberg, Jo Saxton, Morgan Harper Nichols, Ben Higgins, and more.

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