Plucking Up

Plucking Up
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“Plucking Up” is a compelling podcast that delves into the often-overlooked aspects of failure, moving beyond mere platitudes to uncover the real stories of celebrated authors, entrepreneurs, artists, and leaders. Each episode features candid conversations that explore the mistakes, wrong turns, and setbacks these individuals have faced on their journeys. Through honest and insightful dialogue, “Plucking Up” reveals how these remarkable people have moved past their failures to build lives filled with purpose, passion, and impact.

Plucking Up Podcast

Listeners will be inspired by the resilience and determination showcased in each episode, learning valuable lessons about perseverance and the true nature of success. “Plucking Up” is not just about overcoming obstacles but about embracing them as integral parts of the path to greatness. Join us as we discover the powerful stories of those who have plucked up their courage and forged ahead to achieve extraordinary things.

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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Liz Bohannon

Liz Bohannon is a dynamic and influential leader whose impact resonates deeply across the realms of customer service and leadership. As the co-founder and CEO of Sseko Designs, Liz has championed a unique approach to ethical business practices and leadership that intertwines social impact with entrepreneurial success. Her compelling journey from a Peace Corps volunteer […]

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