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Plucking Up with Liz BohannonZainab Salbi on Self-Discovery By Empowering Others“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...2023-03-1353 min
Plucking Up with Liz BohannonSamantha Skey on Why Being No. 2 is a WinIn 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 compa...2023-03-0652 min
Plucking Up with Liz BohannonJane Elliott on The Reality of Discrimination in AmericaHow 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 Wi...2023-02-2749 min
Plucking Up with Liz BohannonAdrian Grenier on How Past Mistakes Can Lead to a Fulfilling LifeWhat 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....2023-02-2058 min
Plucking Up with Liz BohannonLo Bosworth on Destigmatizing Women’s WellnessRediscovering 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...2023-02-1557 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#84 Lo Bosworth on Destigmatizing Women’s WellnessRediscovering 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...2023-02-1356 min
Plucking Up with Liz BohannonJenny Booth Potter on Everyday AntiracismWorking 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 goo...2022-12-0649 min
Plucking Up with Liz BohannonYasmine Cheyenne on Managing Compassion FatigueYasmine 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 Ja...2022-11-2245 min
Plucking Up with Liz BohannonTali Sharot on How Motivations Can Change Our BehaviorTali 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 mor...2022-11-1559 min
Plucking Up with Liz BohannonDaniela Pierre-Bravo on Identity and Knowing Your ValueInspiring 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...2022-11-0852 min
Plucking Up with Liz BohannonBianca Stone on Measuring Success In Your Own TermsThere 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 H...2022-10-3152 min
Plucking Up with Liz BohannonChanel Dokun on Stepping into Your PurposeChanel 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 s...2022-10-2458 min
Plucking Up with Liz BohannonKaty Milkman on Reinterpreting FailureKaty 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...2022-10-1758 min
Plucking Up with Liz BohannonKatelyn Beaty on Individual Identity in Faith CommunitiesMaybe 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 Hurtin...2022-10-1057 min
Plucking Up with Liz BohannonJessamyn Stanley on Reframing How We View the WorldJessamyn 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 h...2022-10-0356 min
Plucking Up with Liz BohannonKeltie Knight on the Reality of Chasing Wild DreamsAuthorship 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 invisib...2022-09-2649 min
Plucking Up with Liz BohannonLaura Chinn on the Catharsis of Self ReflectionLaura 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. 2022-09-1959 min
Plucking Up with Liz BohannonDeesha Dyer on Privilege and Being a Disruptor (Not a Destroyer)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 synd...2022-09-1257 min
Plucking Up with Liz BohannonSeason Finale - Jessica Honneger on a Marriage between Two Social Impact BrandsI’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.--...2022-08-181h 03
Plucking Up with Liz BohannonDanielle LaPorte on the Soulful Approach to Goal SettingDanielle 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 li...2022-07-1146 min
Plucking Up with Liz BohannonAllison Trowbridge on the Myth of Instant SuccessAt 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.Lear...2022-07-061h 01
Plucking Up with Liz BohannonEmily Baldoni on Listening to Your Inner VoiceAhhh, 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?"2022-06-2858 min
Plucking Up with Liz BohannonScott Erickson on Creating a Path ForwardThis 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....2022-06-1344 min
Plucking Up with Liz BohannonSarah Bragg on Finding Fortitude in FailureSarah 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.Find "Surviving Sarah" wherever you listen to podcasts.--Love the podcast? Please follow us...2022-06-0848 min
Plucking Up with Liz BohannonAnna Malaika Tubbs on How Mothers Shape Our Shared HistoryYou know when you just hit it off with someone? Well, that certainly was my experience with Anna Malaika Tubbs. Anna is the author of the bestselling book, The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin Shaped a Nation. In this episode, she opens up about being chronically underestimated, as she worked her way up the academic ladder, and how having children inspired her to champion the unsung mothers who have shaped history.Learn more about Anna Malaika Tubbs: annamalaikatubbs.com--Love the podcast...2022-06-011h 04
Plucking Up with Liz BohannonJessica Jackley (Kiva) on the Power in Beginning AgainJessica 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...2022-05-2349 min
Plucking Up with Liz BohannonJustin Baldoni (Actor and Director) on Healing From Traditional MasculinityOoooh, 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 chan...2022-05-1653 min
Plucking Up with Liz BohannonCate Luzio (Luminary) on Building Resilience Through PurposeWho 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...2022-05-0950 min
Plucking Up with Liz BohannonLisa Sharon Harper on Listening and Learning From Our AncestorsAfter 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...2022-05-021h 00
Plucking Up with Liz BohannonScott Harrison on Betting Big on Your PurposeFor 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...2021-12-1359 min
Plucking Up with Liz BohannonMolly Stillman on Knowing You're Not Alone Amidst CrisesLike 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 a...2021-12-0650 min
Plucking Up with Liz BohannonFaitth Brooks on Accountability in our Anti-Racism JourneyWe’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 vu...2021-11-2251 min
Plucking Up with Liz BohannonPamela Slim on Leaving a Legacy over an EmpireLove 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 d...2021-11-1553 min
Plucking Up with Liz BohannonKatia Beauchamp (Birchbox) on Making Difficult Decisions While Holding on to Your DreamHow 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 w...2021-11-0847 min
Plucking Up with Liz BohannonSallie Krawcheck on Why You Should Claim Your Financial PowerMoney. 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 ment...2021-11-0153 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#53 Arianna Huffington on Why It’s Okay to Suck in Life For A While (February 2021)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...2021-10-2533 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#52 Bryan Freeman (Real Good Foods) on Lessons on Arrogance and Building a Business You Believe InThis 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 episod...2021-10-1841 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#51 Sarah LaFleur (M.M.LaFleur) on Freedom After Hitting Rock BottomSarah 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 i...2021-10-111h 01
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#50 Annie F. Downs (That Sounds Fun) on Dealing with Unexpected Times of LonelinessHave 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 busine...2021-10-0456 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#49 Eve Rodsky (Fair Play) on How Breakdowns Can Change Your LifeIn 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...2021-09-2756 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#48 Reshma Saujani (Girls Who Code) on Finding Your Worth Failure After FailureBefore 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...2021-09-2051 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#47 Sarah Kauss (S'well) on Being Honest with Your Mess and Asking For HelpSarah 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...2021-09-1353 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#46 Sarah Dubbeldam (Darling Magazine) on Feeling Alone While Pursuing a MissionBefore 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 (u...2021-09-0656 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#45 Carla Hall (Top Chef) on Falling Flat After Major SuccessIn 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 purp...2021-08-3054 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#44 Marvyn Harrison on Parenting as a Black Dad in AmericaMarvyn 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...2021-08-2357 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#43 Mei Xu on Staying Curious in the Midst of Failure and Navigating a Cultural DivideThis 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...2021-08-1649 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#42 Jeni Britton Bauer (Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams) on Being Good with ShameJeni 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, ‘th...2021-08-0958 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#41 Ben and Laura Harrison on Turning a Life-Altering Moment into a MissionHow 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...2021-08-0256 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#40 Holly Thaggard (Supergoop!) on the Regrets of SuccessWhat 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!--Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a...2021-07-2648 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#39 Jeffrey Hollender (Seventh Generation) on Starting Again and Making an ImpactWe’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 bu...2021-07-1751 minPlucking Up with Liz Bohannon#39 Jeffrey Hollender (Seventh Generation) on Starting Again and Making an ImpactWe’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 bu...2021-07-1751 min
Plucking Up with Liz BohannonBONUS EPISODE (with a special co-host!)This is an episode I wish I never had to record. But, I'm sharing it because I think it might help our community. In this episode, I get into more detail about dealing with severe COVID while 37 weeks pregnant (which could've ended differently!) In the history of our podcast, this is also the first time I have a co-host, my husband Ben Bohannon, who was on the front row seat of this intense experience with me.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pluckingup/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-1657 minPlucking Up with Liz BohannonBONUS EPISODE (with a special co-host!)This is an episode I wish I never had to record. But, I'm sharing it because I think it might help our community. In this episode, I get into more detail about dealing with severe COVID while 37 weeks pregnant (which could've ended differently!) In the history of our podcast, this is also the first time I have a co-host, my husband Ben Bohannon, who was on the front row seat of this intense experience with me.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pluckingup/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-1657 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#38 Season Finale - MIRACULOUS is an UnderstatementIn 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.--Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review!Follow Liz on Instagram:@lizbohannon@ssekodesignsThis podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on @sincerelyhueman.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pluckingup/message Hosted on Acast. See acast...2021-05-2409 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#37 Christine Day on Taking the Leap from Corporate America to Live Your Own Startup DreamsChristine 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 eventual...2021-05-1748 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#36 Tiffany Yu on Elevating Disability and a Hopeful Mindset Amidst GriefTo 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 cu...2021-05-1043 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#35 Reyna Noriega on Taking Up and Creating Space for Others Through ArtWith 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 fi...2021-05-0334 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#34 Megan Tamte (Evereve) on Finding Meaning in Spectacularly Average MomentsWhat 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 throug...2021-04-2643 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#33 Arielle Estoria on Implementing Boundaries and Navigating Life as a Black WomanArielle 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.Check out Arielle's work at arielleestoria.com--2021-04-1947 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#32 Jedidiah Jenkins on Wrestling Through Identity, Faith and CommunityFrom 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 abo...2021-04-1244 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#31 Heidi Zak (Thirdlove) on Walking Away From Security and Making it HappenIn 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 Fort...2021-04-0546 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#30 Jamie Kern Lima (IT Cosmetics) on Seasons of Rejection and Turning Down the Volume on Self-DoubtJamie 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...2021-03-2935 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#29 Nona Jones on Trauma, Healing, and Being a Product of GraceNona 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 int...2021-03-2248 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#28 Matthew McConaughey on Guilt, Shame, and How Responsibility Breeds True FreedomAcademy 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...2021-03-1550 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#27 Noor Tagouri on Empathy and Modern Day ActivismOn 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...2021-03-0842 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#26 Susan McPherson on the Fear of Leaving a Safe Place and Power of Human ConnectionSusan 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...2021-03-0142 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#25 Emma Guns on What REALLY Comes Next After Realizing Your DreamsEmma 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...2021-02-2244 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#24 Luvvie Ajayi Jones on the Myth About Finding Your PurposeLuvvie 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 Niger...2021-02-1545 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#23 Arianna Huffington on Why It’s Okay to Suck in Life For A WhileIf 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 U...2021-02-0832 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#22 Season 1 Finale - An Epic Season of Plucks!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...2020-12-1540 minPlucking Up with Liz Bohannon#22 Season 1 Finale - An Epic Season of Plucks!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...2020-12-1540 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#21 Janice Bryant Howroyd on Being at the Forefront of Change and Taking Control of Your DestinyJanice 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...2020-12-0747 minPlucking Up with Liz Bohannon#21 Janice Bryant Howroyd on Being at the Forefront of Change and Taking Control of Your DestinyJanice 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...2020-12-0747 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#20 Debbie Millman on the Slow Climb and Long Road to SuccessToday'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...2020-11-3038 minPlucking Up with Liz Bohannon#20 Debbie Millman on the Slow Climb and Long Road to SuccessToday'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...2020-11-3038 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#19 Soman Chainani on the Rewards of Not Taking the Easy PathToday'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...2020-11-2348 minPlucking Up with Liz Bohannon#19 Soman Chainani on the Rewards of Not Taking the Easy PathToday'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...2020-11-2348 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#18 Caroline Paul on Shame, Inadequacy and Living a Life of AdventureCaroline 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 he...2020-11-1649 minPlucking Up with Liz Bohannon#18 Caroline Paul on Shame, Inadequacy and Living a Life of AdventureCaroline 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 he...2020-11-1649 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#17 Todd Henry on the Gut Check and Embracing FailureTodd 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 cr...2020-11-0948 minPlucking Up with Liz Bohannon#17 Todd Henry on the Gut Check and Embracing FailureTodd 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 cr...2020-11-0948 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#16 Ashlee Eiland on Not Playing Small and Kindness Amidst the Fight for EqualityAshlee 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 ne...2020-11-021h 02
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#15 Alexa von Tobel on the Emotional Test of SuccessAlexa 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...2020-10-1937 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#14 Sarah Bessey on the Scarcity Mindset and Having an Expectant HeartSarah 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 g...2020-10-1244 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#13 Katherine Schwarzenegger on Failed Friendships and the Gift of ForgivenessOur 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...2020-10-0529 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#12 Rebecca Minkoff on Seizing Opportunities and the Not-So-Glossy Moments of Building a BrandDo 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 h...2020-09-2826 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#11 Khristi Adams on the Wisdom of Young Black Women and Acknowledging ShortcomingsKhristi 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 Khr...2020-09-2138 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#10 Bob Goff on Not Waiting For Permission and the Importance of Being TeachableBob 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 l...2020-09-1442 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#9 Jaime Schmidt on Imposter’s Syndrome and Supporting Underserved CreativesIn 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 throu...2020-09-0836 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#8 Alexandra Elle on the Avenues of Healing and the Beauty of Messing UpAlex 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...2020-08-3141 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#7 Alli Webb on Shifting From an Ego-Driven Mindset and Coming Into Your OwnTen 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 im...2020-08-2439 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#6 Morgan Harper Nichols on the Perils of Comparison and Living Out Your True PurposeWe 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...2020-08-1752 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#5 Sadie Lincoln on the Downside of Success and Becoming Better LeadersToday’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 upbrin...2020-08-1047 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#4 Ben Higgins on Turning the Spotlight Around and Doing What MattersThe 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 busine...2020-08-0336 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#3 Randi Zuckerberg on 90% Failing and Cultivating VulnerabilityToday’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.--Love the podcast? Rate and leave us a review!2020-07-2736 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#2 Jo Saxton on Evolving Faith and Getting UnstuckJo 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 t...2020-07-1735 min
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon#1 Elizabeth Gilbert on Breaking the Spell of Fame and Trusting Your Own IntuitionOn 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...2020-07-1744 minPlucking Up with Liz Bohannon#1 Elizabeth Gilbert on Breaking the Spell of Fame and Trusting Your Own IntuitionOn 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...2020-07-1744 min
Plucking Up with Liz BohannonPlucking Up with Liz Bohannon (Trailer)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...2020-05-2203 minPlucking Up with Liz BohannonPlucking Up with Liz Bohannon (Trailer)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...2020-05-2203 min