

Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon
Liz Bohannon
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. Each week, Liz shares uninhibited conversations with guests including Elizabeth Gilbert, Arianna Huffington, and many more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 17, 2024 • 36min
Navigating “Authentic” Leadership with CEO of Babyation
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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 10, 2024 • 44min
Parachute Founder on How to Take Advice Only 50% of the Time
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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 4, 2024 • 52min
Michael George on Picking Up a Call From Your True Self
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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 28, 2024 • 49min
Darren Whitehead on Why We Need to Do a Digital Fast
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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 21, 2024 • 53min
Molly Stillman on the Art of Redefining Success
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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 15, 2024 • 41min
P90X Founder on the Shadow Side of Success
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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 7, 2024 • 1h 13min
Amy Orr Ewing on How to Lead in the Face of Opposition
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 30, 2024 • 59min
Joey Odom on How To Not Let Technology Control Your Family Time
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 24, 2024 • 1h 11min
Reality Check with Entrepreneurial Couples
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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 16, 2024 • 56min
Sarah Bessey on Ambition and Quarter-Turn Pivots
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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


