Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon
193 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days 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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Janice Bryant Howroyd on Being at the Forefront of Change and Taking Control of Your Destiny
December 07, 2020 05:56 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MBJanice 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,...
#20 Debbie Millman on the Slow Climb and Long Road to Success
November 30, 2020 16:39 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBToday'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 ...
Debbie Millman on the Slow Climb and Long Road to Success
November 30, 2020 16:39 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBToday'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 ...
Soman Chainani on the Rewards of Not Taking the Easy Path
November 23, 2020 10:45 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBToday'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 epi...
#19 Soman Chainani on the Rewards of Not Taking the Easy Path
November 23, 2020 10:45 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBToday'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 epi...
#18 Caroline Paul on Shame, Inadequacy and Living a Life of Adventure
November 16, 2020 06:18 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBCaroline 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, ...
Caroline Paul on Shame, Inadequacy and Living a Life of Adventure
November 16, 2020 06:18 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBCaroline 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, ...
#17 Todd Henry on the Gut Check and Embracing Failure
November 09, 2020 05:14 - 48 minutes - 44 MBTodd 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 busin...
Todd Henry on the Gut Check and Embracing Failure
November 09, 2020 05:14 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBTodd 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 busin...
#16 Ashlee Eiland on Not Playing Small and Kindness Amidst the Fight for Equality
November 02, 2020 07:02 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBAshlee 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 ...
Ashlee Eiland on Not Playing Small and Kindness Amidst the Fight for Equality
November 02, 2020 07:02 - 1 hour - 143 MBAshlee 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...
#15 Alexa von Tobel on the Emotional Test of Success
October 19, 2020 04:34 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBAlexa 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 ...
Alexa von Tobel on the Emotional Test of Success
October 19, 2020 04:34 - 37 minutes - 86.1 MBAlexa 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...
Sarah Bessey on the Scarcity Mindset and Having an Expectant Heart
October 12, 2020 04:13 - 44 minutes - 101 MBSarah 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 epis...
#14 Sarah Bessey on the Scarcity Mindset and Having an Expectant Heart
October 12, 2020 04:13 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBSarah 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 episo...
#13 Katherine Schwarzenegger on Failed Friendships and the Gift of Forgiveness
October 05, 2020 03:38 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBOur 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-rangin...
#13 Katherine Schwarzenegger on Failed Friendships and the Gift of Forgiveness
October 05, 2020 03:38 - 29 minutes - 68.6 MBOur 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-rangi...
Katherine Schwarzenegger on Failed Friendships and the Gift of Forgiveness
October 05, 2020 03:38 - 29 minutes - 68.6 MBOur 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-rangi...
Rebecca Minkoff on Seizing Opportunities and the Not-So-Glossy Moments of Building a Brand
September 28, 2020 03:44 - 26 minutes - 60.8 MBDo 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 ...
#12 Rebecca Minkoff on Seizing Opportunities and the Not-So-Glossy Moments of Building a Brand
September 28, 2020 03:44 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBDo 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 e...
#11 Khristi Adams on the Wisdom of Young Black Women and Acknowledging Shortcomings
September 21, 2020 05:03 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBKhristi 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...
Khristi Adams on the Wisdom of Young Black Women and Acknowledging Shortcomings
September 21, 2020 05:03 - 38 minutes - 87.3 MBKhristi 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 an...
#10 Bob Goff on Not Waiting For Permission and the Importance of Being Teachable
September 14, 2020 04:10 - 42 minutes - 39.3 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...
Bob Goff on Not Waiting For Permission and the Importance of Being Teachable
September 14, 2020 04:10 - 42 minutes - 98.2 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...
Jaime Schmidt on Imposter’s Syndrome and Supporting Underserved Creatives
September 08, 2020 05:44 - 36 minutes - 84.7 MBIn 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 h...
#9 Jaime Schmidt on Imposter’s Syndrome and Supporting Underserved Creatives
September 08, 2020 05:44 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBIn 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 he...
Alexandra Elle on the Avenues of Healing and the Beauty of Messing Up
August 31, 2020 04:56 - 41 minutes - 94.8 MBAlex 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 voice...
#8 Alexandra Elle on the Avenues of Healing and the Beauty of Messing Up
August 31, 2020 04:56 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBAlex 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...
#7 Alli Webb on Shifting From an Ego-Driven Mindset and Coming Into Your Own
August 24, 2020 04:30 - 39 minutes - 36 MBTen 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 Webb on Shifting From an Ego-Driven Mindset and Coming Into Your Own
August 24, 2020 04:30 - 39 minutes - 90 MBTen 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, ...
Morgan Harper Nichols on the Perils of Comparison and Living Out Your True Purpose
August 17, 2020 03:53 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MBWe 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...
#6 Morgan Harper Nichols on the Perils of Comparison and Living Out Your True Purpose
August 17, 2020 03:53 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBWe 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 ...
Sadie Lincoln on the Downside of Success and Becoming Better Leaders
August 10, 2020 03:30 - 47 minutes - 110 MBToday’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 abou...
#5 Sadie Lincoln on the Downside of Success and Becoming Better Leaders
August 10, 2020 03:30 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBToday’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 abou...
#4 Ben Higgins on Turning the Spotlight Around and Doing What Matters
August 03, 2020 04:42 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBThe 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 nonpr...
Ben Higgins on Turning the Spotlight Around and Doing What Matters
August 03, 2020 04:42 - 36 minutes - 84.3 MBThe 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 nonp...
#3 Randi Zuckerberg on 90% Failing and Cultivating Vulnerability
July 27, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBToday’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 gene...
Randi Zuckerberg on 90% Failing and Cultivating Vulnerability
July 27, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes - 83 MBToday’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 gen...
Jo Saxton on Evolving Faith and Getting Unstuck
July 17, 2020 18:42 - 35 minutes - 80.9 MBJo 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...
#2 Jo Saxton on Evolving Faith and Getting Unstuck
July 17, 2020 18:42 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBJo 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 ...
#1 Elizabeth Gilbert on Breaking the Spell of Fame and Trusting Your Own Intuition
July 17, 2020 18:33 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBOn 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 dis...
Elizabeth Gilbert on Breaking the Spell of Fame and Trusting Your Own Intuition
July 17, 2020 18:33 - 44 minutes - 101 MBOn 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 di...
Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon (Trailer)
May 22, 2020 01:28 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBDo 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 shar...