Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon
191 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 13 hours ago -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.
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Ally Fallon on How to Define Success For Yourself
July 02, 2024 19:45 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MBCan 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'...
Caroline Chambers on Being VERY CHALANT When Pursuing Dreams
June 25, 2024 21:48 - 1 hour - 90 MBMy 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 ...
Lara Love Hardin on How Shame Heals in Community
June 18, 2024 20:41 - 1 hour - 91 MBThis 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!
James Pearson on What to Do When Passion and Purpose Elude You
June 11, 2024 22:16 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBHave 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 ...
James Pearson on Becoming Our True Selves Beyond the Clutter
June 11, 2024 22:16 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBHave 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 ...
Conor Lewis on Why to Persevere Despite Failing Constantly
June 04, 2024 21:10 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBHello 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, Cono...
Ruth Simons on Why the 'Right Now' Matters
May 28, 2024 20:12 - 1 hour - 107 MBHey 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.
Plucking Up Season 8 - Coming Soon!
May 24, 2024 13:59 - 9 minutes - 8.73 MBHey 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 interv...
Replay Episode: Megan Tamte on Finding Meaning in Average Moments
January 26, 2024 17:16 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBAs 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!
Replay Episode: Matthew McConaughey on How Responsibility Breeds True Freedom
January 23, 2024 16:53 - 50 minutes - 116 MBHey 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...
Replay Episode: Janice Bryant Howroyd on Being at the Forefront of Change
January 04, 2024 17:34 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MBCheck 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 anyon...
Replay Episode: Arianna Huffington on Why It's Okay To Suck in Life For a While
December 29, 2023 22:30 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBHey Pluckies! If I had to pick one of my favorite episodes ever on this show, I'd have to go with this one! That's right, amognst the 100+ episodes on Plucking Up, my conversation with the amazing Arianna Huffington tops the list. If you’re not familiar with Arianna Huffington’s highlight reel, here’s a rundown: She is the founder and CEO of Thrive Global and the founder of The Huffington Post. Arianna is the author of 15 books and has been named to Time Magazine’s list of the World’s 100...
Replay Episode: Sadie Lincoln on the Downside of Success
December 14, 2023 18:20 - 53 minutes - 74 MBHere'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 ...
Replay Episode: Soman Chainani on the Reward of Not Taking the Easy Path
December 01, 2023 18:38 - 47 minutes - 109 MBHey 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 continen...
Replay Episode: Bob Goff on Not Waiting for Permission
November 28, 2023 17:05 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBBob 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 teachabl...
Replay Episode: Jo Saxton on Evolving Faith and Getting Unstuck
November 16, 2023 21:55 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBAs 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.
Replay: Plucking Up's First Episode with Elizabeth Gilbert!
November 10, 2023 00:17 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MBHey 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 b...
Season 7 Finale: Eliza VanCort on the Power of Owning Your Mistakes and Not Overthinking
November 03, 2023 21:07 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBHey 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 chil...
Heather MacFadyen on Accepting What Life Has to Offer
October 27, 2023 02:52 - 1 hour - 84 MBWhat 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 hu...
Replay: Noor Tagouri on Empathy and Modern Day Activism
October 19, 2023 20:44 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBIf 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-...
Third Way Thinking #2: Making Mistakes in Parenting
October 12, 2023 14:54 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBHey 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...
Jake Kauffman on Being Vulnerable About our Trauma
October 05, 2023 15:32 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MB“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 li...
Mike Foster on Pushing Past Expectations
September 29, 2023 01:57 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MBYou 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 ar...
Ritu Bhasin on Learning to Be Confident with Cultural Identity
September 21, 2023 16:42 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MB“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 ide...
Ryan Leak on Being Okay with Making Mistakes
September 15, 2023 17:38 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBWhat 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 - beca...
Danny Pellegrino on Facing the Reality Check of Your Dreams
September 07, 2023 16:51 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBMany 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 Pelle...
Esther Armah on the Emotional Justice We Need to End Racism
August 31, 2023 17:01 - 50 minutes - 68.8 MBTo 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...
Third Way Thinking Series: Billion-Dollar Barbie & Feminism Today
August 25, 2023 22:08 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MBHey 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-min...
Dan O'Brien on Empowering Ourselves Through Storytelling
August 17, 2023 14:30 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBCan 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 tr...
Anabel Oelmann on Overcoming Insecurities By Finding Purpose
August 10, 2023 14:31 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB‘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 ...
A New Season with Phoebe Robinson: Redefining Success in Hollywood
August 03, 2023 16:38 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBHey 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 genu...
Marie Forleo on Being Free From Our Mind’s Prison
March 20, 2023 14:22 - 51 minutes - 47 MBDo 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 ...
Zainab Salbi on Self-Discovery By Empowering Others
March 13, 2023 04:57 - 53 minutes - 49 MB“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 Daug...
Samantha Skey on Why Being No. 2 is a Win
March 06, 2023 06:15 - 52 minutes - 121 MBIn 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 s...
Samantha Skey on Why Being No. 2 is a Win
March 06, 2023 06:15 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBIn 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 s...
Jane Elliott on The Reality of Discrimination in America
February 27, 2023 06:48 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBHow 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 cla...
Adrian Grenier on How Past Mistakes Can Lead to a Fulfilling Life
February 20, 2023 06:05 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBWhat 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 t...
Lo Bosworth on Destigmatizing Women’s Wellness
February 15, 2023 02:40 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBRediscovering 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 ...
#83 Jenny Booth Potter on Everyday Antiracism
December 06, 2022 08:41 - 49 minutes - 112 MBWorking 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...
Jenny Booth Potter on Everyday Antiracism
December 06, 2022 08:41 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBWorking 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...
#82 Yasmine Cheyenne on Managing Compassion Fatigue
November 22, 2022 05:12 - 45 minutes - 104 MBYasmine 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 ...
Yasmine Cheyenne on Managing Compassion Fatigue
November 22, 2022 05:12 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBYasmine 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 ...
Tali Sharot on How Motivations Can Change Our Behavior
November 15, 2022 05:31 - 59 minutes - 135 MBTali 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 d...
Tali Sharot on How Motivations Can Change Our Behavior
November 15, 2022 05:31 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBTali 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 d...
#81 Tali Sharot on How Motivations Can Change Our Behavior
November 15, 2022 05:31 - 59 minutes - 135 MBTali 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 d...
Daniela Pierre-Bravo on Identity and Knowing Your Value
November 08, 2022 05:46 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBInspiring 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 ...
#80 Daniela Pierre-Bravo on Identity and Knowing Your Value
November 08, 2022 05:46 - 52 minutes - 121 MBInspiring 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 ...
Bianca Stone on Measuring Success In Your Own Terms
October 31, 2022 07:41 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBThere 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...
#79 Bianca Stone on Measuring Success In Your Own Terms
October 31, 2022 07:41 - 52 minutes - 119 MBThere 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...
Chanel Dokun on Stepping into Your Purpose
October 24, 2022 06:42 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBChanel 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 do...