The ONE Thing 523. Create Your Village (Even in a “Me” Culture) with Liz Bohannon
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Sep 15, 2025 Liz Bohannon, founder of Sseko Designs and author of Beginner’s Pluck, dives into the essential topic of building genuine connections in a world that often feels isolated. She introduces her RICH framework—Initiative, Rhythms, Communication, and Conflict—highlighting how small, consistent actions foster belonging. Liz shares insights on the power of vulnerability, managing conflict to strengthen trust, and the importance of asking for help. Finally, she challenges listeners to prioritize meaningful relationships by protecting a recurring social rhythm for 30 days.
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One Friend Changed Her Career
- Liz bought a one-way ticket to Uganda at 22 with the single goal: make one friend.
- That friendship led to founding Sseko Designs and employing women globally through a fashion brand.
Connection Reduces Suffering
- Liz noticed dense networks of support in hard places reduced the suffering of loneliness.
- She concluded relationships, not absence of pain, create resiliency and joy.
America’s ‘Me’ Culture Is A Barrier
- The U.S. is highly individualistic so belonging won’t form automatically.
- Liz argues we must intentionally build collectivist-style support within American contexts.
