Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon

How do you react to unimaginable trauma? And how do you keep yourself up despite the ups and downs of the community around you during this trauma?My guest today, Leslie Harter-Berg is the author of the upcoming book, "You're So Strong." Leslie speaks about the sudden death of her husband during a family vacation and what she learned from that grief.She speaks about the importance of showing up and NOT doing the exact-right thing. Leslie dissects how purpose and pain can coexist and why we REALLY need to get rid of the phrase "Welll, atleast..."Check out this hilarious and insightful conversation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do brands create trust and community with their consumers?My guest is the founder of Chief Detective, and a master marketing strategist - Emily Hickey. She is renowned for her work with Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop brand. She speaks to me about the best branding strategy lies in creating trust, and real economic value through community and relation-building. Let's learn more together this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest today, Christie Tate, is the author of the New York Times bestseller, 'Group: How One Therapist and a Circle of Strangers Saved My Life.' This books sparked so many people to reflect on how to become TRULY known! As you all know, I am ALL about vulnerability and radical honesty - but Christie is this conversation had me out of my comfort zone.This episode is such a compelling case study in to how a commitment to relational health can yield. We dive into why we need containers to hold everything we TRULY are!Check out this very vulnerable conversation on how we can lead our relationships, families or companies in the most beautiful way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when two friendship geeks get together? Well that's basically today's episode!My guest today is one of the most trusted voices when it comes to connection and friendships. Anna Goldfarb is the author of "Modern Friendship,' a renowned book exploring how friendships have evolved and how to sustain meaningful friendships in today's world. She writes regularly for outlets like the New York Times, becoming an expert in friendship in America today.She brings sociology, her own experiences, data and the psychology in a palatable way to the public. We discuss about how we can make our friendships the sources of a fun-filled, joyful life in today's times.Check out this insightful and fun episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Long before loneliness became a headline, epidemic and policy issue, our guest today was talking about it and its effects! Jacqueline Olds is a longtime faculty member at Harvard Medical School as a psychiatrist.Decades before we were talking about the social effects of loneliness, Olds was studying how disconnection affects our relationships, physical fitness and mental health. With bestsellers like the Lonely American, Olds is truly the trailblazer providing us with the insights and wisdom with regards to social isolation.We talk about the difficult question - do we just simply need each other and genuine, vulnerable relationships instead of outsourcing our inner struggles?Check out this deeply insightful conversation with Dr. Olds! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This conversation REALLY needed a part 2! Phil Levin is a community strategist, urban planner and founder Live Near Friends, a social real estate platform. Phil just doesn't talk the talk - he is walking the walk, living in a proximate community with friends!We continue our reflective and fun-filled conversation on building thriving communities. Check out Part 1 if you haven't! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Holiday spirit of living and spending time with our loved ones and communities, certainly makes us ask the question - How do we build a thriving, modern urban community in the modern times? Phil Levin is a community strategist, urban planner and founder Live Near Friends, a social real estate platform. Phil just doesn't talk the talk - he is walking the walk, living in a proximate community with friends!In our conversation, we compare our real-life experiences, building and sustaining these communities. We spoke on things we agreed on and also didn't!This conversation is split into two parts - we really had a great time relating and chatting! Check out Part 1 now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I have to say - I have never met someone who has geeked out and deeply studied adult friendships, as much as our guest today! My guest today is Nina Badzin, writer, friendship advice columnist and popular podcaster of the Dear Nina podcast.We speak about the common mistakes we make in building and sustaining friendships in our adult lives. Nina gets vulnerable and dives deep into how we can avoid and make sure we create and build beautiful friendships.Check out this episode!Here is Nina's podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Building community and connection in today's times feels so difficult sometimes. But it doesn't have to be!My guest today, Charles Vogl, guides us through the golden wisdom of building connection and belonging. He is a renowned speaker and leadership coach, having worked with organizations like Airbnb, Amazon, Google and Twitch. He is a founding member of Google's Vitality Lab.Charles also is the author of 'The Art of Community.' We talk about the gold standard of relationships and the difference between being entertained and being TRULY known!If you are ready to taking your longing for belonging to something practical and realistic, this is the episode for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever felt like you spent so much of your time trying to be included at a table? And then when you were included, you realized how unhappy you were? I'm sure we've all felt a version of this at some point! Melissa Radke, the best-selling author, television personality and speaker chats with me about the desire to feel worthy and loneliness inside us all.The author of 'Chicken-Fried Women: Friendship, Kinship, and the Women Who Made Us This Way,' speaks to me so vulnerably - like an open book! We laugh, cry and open up about our own insecurities and how we can overcome them.Join us in the conversation... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest today is someone I consider a mentor from afar. Jerry Colonna is a renowned venture capitalist who played a prominent role in the early development of Silicon Valley. As the co-founder of Flatiron Investors in 1996, Jerry became influential for venture capital firms.What makes Jerry EXTRA special for me is not only his economic success but also his work in professional life coaching and inner inquiry. Currently the CEO of Reboot.io, a coaching company founded on the idea that deep self inquiry and emotional integrity can lead to healthy leadership.We talk about building healthy relationships at home and in the workspace. Jerry is the author of Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up and Reunion: Leadership and the Longing to Belong. Check out the deeply insightful conversation - I'm sure you'll find it helpful for the relationships we all build and sustain! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do we build friend groups? What are some of the ideal community rituals? What is the secret sauce for friendship and belonging?In our first episode for the season, I talk to Gretchen Rubin, the New York Times-bestselling author of many books including 'The Happiness Project!' She truly is one fo the most influential voices in helping us navigate relationships and habits for joyful actions.We dive into the nitty gritties of relationships and building true, meaningful bonds! Join us in this conversation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to a new season of Plucking Up with Liz Bohannon!In this season, I bring to you a treasure chest of amazing, insightful and fun conversations. We learn, grow and laugh together in these weekly conversations! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here we are! The Season Finale is here! Wow what a journey of amazing, thought-provoking and truly emotional conversations from a diverse bunch of influential guests.For our finale, I have with me Tom Turcich, the tenth person to walk around the world. That's right! Tom walked to six continents, 38 countries for seven years. He chronicled the journey in his book, The World Walk.We talked about the funny and pluck-ups on this life-changing journey and what inspired him. But more importantly, we spoke up about his challenges after he returned to a life of normalcy - when we get a reality check!Check out this very inspiring story. And stay tuned for more from the Plucking Up podcast as we prepare a new season soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey Pluckies! I couldn't have asked for a more insightful and introspective guest, as we near the end of this season.Adrienne Maree Brown is a New York Times-bestselling author and activist. Adrienne talked to me about the mindsets we need to embrace to truly connect and navigate our relationships with our loved ones and society.This is one of my favorite topics and we really get into the nitty-gritty of it all. Check out Adrienne's latest book, Loving Corrections.And tune in to this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My amazing guest is Samantha Rudolph, the CEO od Babyation, a highly-rated and extremely efficient breast pump brand.Samantha opens up about her upbringing and how it shaped her. But we dive in to the mental health of entrepreneurs, the importance of leading in an authentic way and understanding that you won't be perfect in the process. This episode isn't just for entrepreneurs! These life lessons are for all of us as we lead any part of our life.Take a listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My special guest today is a trailblazing founder and entrepreneur. When I talk to fellow entrepreneurs, we get deep and insightful real quick. Especially because we can relate with each other!My guest today is Ariel Kaye, the founder and CEO of the fast-growing home essentials brand, Parachute. She talks about making a passion into a business and how to stay motivated.Ariel also expresses the importance of listening to experienced team members, while staying true and honest to one's gut feeling.We get frank and transparent in this conversation. Listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is quite unique. Usually I talk with celebrities, entrepreneurs and popular thought leaders. But not today. My special guest today is Michael George. Michael is one a key journey of redemption and beginning a new chapter of his life - rediscovering his true self after embracing his pluck-ups.Michael came across my book, 'Beginner's Pluck,' at a book club. Having been a former inmate in prison, Michael talks to me about his regrets, how he learned to uplift himself and trust those who loved him.This is an inspiring tale - and there is no better place to share the beauty of pluck-ups than here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've all heard of fasting as religious observances or even for bodily cleansing through food? But my guest today teaches us how a digital detox is fasting for our mental wellbeing.Darren Whitehead, Head of the Church of the City and pastor, talks to me about how there's actually a Joy in Missing Out versus FOMO - when we detach from the technology around us. We all chat about his multicultural life, how he raises his kids and how he stumbled upon becoming a pastor.Check out his new book, 'The Digital Fast.' And listen to our fun and enriching conversation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My friendship with my guest today started when we first collaborated on each other's podcasts. And now she's back on the show - our first guest to make a return!Molly Stillman is a leader in the blogging and content worlds for sustainable fashion. She's the host of the Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder podcast. Pre order her new book, 'If I Don't Laugh, I'll Cry,' now!Molly and I talk about what we've missed in each other's lives, what it means to keep plucking up and how to redefine success in this era of our lives! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you tried the extremely popular, P90X Workout? If you haven't, I'm sure you've heard of it and how pathbreaking it was in the wellness world.My guest today is the founder of P90X, Tony Horton. Tony talks to me about his hurdles growing up, trying out acting and the entertainment business and ultimately finding wild success in the P90X plan.But as ya'll know, this show is about the pluck ups! Tony talks about the dark realities of success in the entertainment and wellness industries. And how he keeps himself going - finding more joy in this era of his life.Listen in on this fun conversation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest today, Amy Orr Ewing, is an author, speaker and theologian. Through her books and talks, she strives to help Christians understand their spiritual purposes and meaning in life.Amy speaks to me about leading with courage and wisdom for women especially in their midlives. We get open about our faith and how it has helped us despite the struggles of life!Her new book, Lead Like Real You will be available next week. Check out this link to buy it and pre-order it! Check out the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many times our passion and purpose is found through our pluck-ups. No one represents that better than my guest today, Joey Odom.Joey is the co-founder of Aro, a company striving to reduce screen-time for family members to spend more time together. We talk about faith and the need to not let technology control us in today's times. It's a very important conversation! Check it out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today is a special episode! For those who may not know, my husband, Ben, and I had started a company together called, Sseko Designs. In today's episode, we both chat with the founders of Bivo, a water bottle company, Carina Hamel and Robby Ringer, a married couple as well. We chat about the struggles of working together as a couple to start and maintain a business. We laugh about our entrepreneurial journeys and how to manage the love with the work. In fact, this was also our first LIVE episode. We had our audience members join us in the live recording. Ya'll joined us and also got the chance to ask us questions and interact with us at the end. Wait till the end to hear those moments!Enjoy this couples special episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey Pluckies! This might be the first time we've had someone from my first season return to the show!Sarah Bessey is back! If you haven't heard our first episode with her, please do check it out. She's a prolific, a New York Times bestselling author of several books including, 'Jesus Feminist' and 'Field Notes for the Wilderness: Practices for an Evolving Faith.'She's also the co-creator of Evolving Faith organization. Sarah talks about the quarter-turn pivots we have to make in our faith, parenting and our careers - and how important they are for our progress!Listen now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most of us don't have extremely unique or off-the-beat vocational paths. We are usually taking the traditional route. But how do we find our own unique voices and creativity while taking a traditional path in our careers?My guest today, John Inazu, is a lawyer whose taken his career to new heights using his voice and experience. John teaches us how to harness our inner beginner even while taking a more traditional career path. He is the founder of the Carver Project and Professor of Law and Religion at Washington University. His most recent book, 'Learning to Disagree,' is also a topic of interesting conversation!This episode will challenge and inspire you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can 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'm so glad we connected and had this amazing conversation to share with all of you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My 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 Feel Like Cooking.' Here's the link! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have 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 expect of us.Check out James' latest poetry book, 'The Wilderness That Bears Your Name.' I love it so much! Can't wait for y'all to hear the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello 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, Conor remained relentless and hopeful. Conor tells us what he learned through that journey - this one is a tear-jerker and truly inspirational one! Fun fact - Conor is also the husband of one of my dear friends. Listen and learn with me! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey 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 interviews as audience members!Follow me at lizboho.com or on Instagram to show your interest in joining us in these conversations. I am so excited for this next season. See you all next Tuesday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey 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, and embarrassment that we talk about, as well as visceral experiences Matthew shared in our conversation!Let's relisten together!. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Check 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 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 Janice’s parents created for her, as well as 10 other siblings. We also dive deep into her experience of being the ONLY student of color to integrate at an white school in 11th grade — and why she calls it the worst year of her life. Let's relisten and replay together! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey 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 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 Up. Instead of going through her insane achievements, Arianna so honestly shares how she sucked in life for a while, and why that’s okay! In this episode, we talk about Arianna’s accent, a motto she lives by, and why everything in life shouldn’t be a ‘make or break.’ I’m telling you I made all kinds of assumptions before meeting Arianna and she just surprised me in the most amazing way. Do not miss my favorite conversation on this podcast, EVER. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here'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 trusted advisor.In this episode, Sadie and I talked about a myriad of topics, from Sadie’s incredibly fascinating upbringing to mommy guilt and how people see and treat you differently once you’ve become a celebrated entrepreneur. We also talk about what steps Sadie took alongside her husband, who’s also her business partner, to become better leaders of their company.Let's replay...together! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey 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 continents.In this episode, we talked about Soman’s two biggest influences, Walt Disney and Madonna! But of course, we go beyond Soman's highlight reel. Let's re-listen together! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bob 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 like you’re not the smartest person in the room, and why we shouldn’t link our purpose with people’s validation and approval. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey 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 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. We discuss her unique childhood, the heartbreaking rejection and crippling self-doubt she experienced and the power of trusting your own navigation system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey 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 childhood experience. She speaks about the value of hard work and taking chances. We both discuss why we need to promote the importance of making mistakes and how unplannable life is.We cried quite a few times in this one! It was an emotional, vulnerable but also hopeful and joyful conversation. Join me on this season finale and stay tuned for more Plucking Up soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What 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 hurdles and how she learned to overcome them.We talk about longing and encouragement - this is one that will lift your spirits! Come and listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If 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-American journalist and activist Noor Tagouri who teaches us about one of the most powerful questions we can ask ourselves in times such as these. A call towards curiosity and courage. I hope you feel challenged, encouraged and a little less alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey 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? How do we help them learn from mistakes too?Hope you guys enjoy this short episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“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 lives. He also opens up about the emotional struggles men face and the patriarchal society we live in today.I’m sure we can all learn something more about ourselves and become more empathetic after listening to this one. There’s so much to unpack and reflect on in this episode! I want to warn y'all that in this episode we talk about trauma and sexual abuse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You 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 are told to follow. Instead, we can learn to be our authentic, true selves as leaders.Mike is fully transparent about his own pluck-ups. He believes he’s able to help people because of these very pluck-ups!Check out his latest book, The Seven Primal Questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.