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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 uninhibi ...
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Pastor Darren | 12.29.2024By Pastor Darren
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Pastor Darren | 01.05.2025By Pastor Darren
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NTXD Superintendent Richard FlowersBy Rev. Richard Flowers
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Marvin Mitchell | 10.27.2024By Marvin Mitchell
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Trevor Allen | 10.16.2024By Trevor Allen
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Pastor Darren | 10.06.2024By Pastor Darren
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Tom Turcich on What To Do When Your Adventure Ends
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46:39Here 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 jour…
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09.29.2024 | Pastor Andrew CoxBy Pastor Andrew Cox
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One Tradition That Can Improve Your Relationships with Adrienne Maree Brown
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43:13Hey 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…
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Navigating “Authentic” Leadership with CEO of Babyation
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35:50My 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 episo…
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Pastor Darren | 09.15.2024By Pastor Darren
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Parachute Founder on How to Take Advice Only 50% of the Time
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43:37My 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 …
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Pastor Darren | 09.08.2024By Pastor Darren
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Cody Marks | 09.04.2024By Cody Marks
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Michael George on Picking Up a Call From Your True Self
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52:02Today'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…
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Darren Whitehead on Why We Need to Do a Digital Fast
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49:24We'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 technolog…
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Jordan Davis | 08.25.2024By Jordan Davis
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Pastor Darren | 08.21.2024By Pastor Darren
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Molly Stillman on the Art of Redefining Success
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52:49My 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…
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P90X Founder on the Shadow Side of Success
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41:25Have 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. B…
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Jordan Davis | 08.07.2024By Jordan Davis
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Amy Orr Ewing on How to Lead in the Face of Opposition
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1:12:32My 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 stru…
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Pastor Darren | 08.04.2024By Pastor Darren
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Joey Odom on How To Not Let Technology Control Your Family Time
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58:39Many 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 impor…
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Reality Check with Entrepreneurial Couples
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1:10:37Today 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 mai…
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Trevor Allen | 07/21/2024By Trevor Allen
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Cody Marks | 07.17.2024By Cody Marks
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Sarah Bessey on Ambition and Quarter-Turn Pivots
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55:42Hey 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 …
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Pastor Darren | 07.14.2024By Pastor Darren
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TCYC 2024By Chris Green
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John Inazu on How to Navigate Differences
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57:30Most 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 ho…
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Ally Fallon on How to Define Success For Yourself
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57:21Can 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 manag…
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Caroline Chambers on Being VERY CHALANT When Pursuing Dreams
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1:05:31My 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 …
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Pastor Darren | 06.23.2024By Pastor Darren
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Pastor Darren | 06.19.2024By Pastor Darren
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Lara Love Hardin on How Shame Heals in Community
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1:06:15This 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…
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Pastor Darren | 06.16.2024By Pastor Darren
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Pastor Darren | 06.12.2024By Pastor Darren
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James Pearson on What to Do When Passion and Purpose Elude You
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57:17Have 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…
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Nate Smith | 06.09.2024By Nate Smith
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Jordan Davis | 06.05.2024By Jordan Davis
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Conor Lewis on Why to Persevere Despite Failing Constantly
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1:02:32Hello 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…
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Ruth Simons on Why the 'Right Now' Matters
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1:17:55Hey 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…
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Pastor Darren | 05.26.2024By Pastor Darren
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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 …
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Pastor Darren | 05.22.2024By Pastor Darren
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Pastor Darren | 05.19.2024By Pastor Darren
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Jordan Davis | 05.19.2024By Jordan Davis
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Ginger Gilbert | 05.12.2024By Ginger Gilbert
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Pastor Darren | 05.01.2024By Pastor Darren
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