• Tom Turcich on What To Do When Your Adventure Ends
    Oct 1 2024

    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!

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    47 mins
  • One Tradition That Can Improve Your Relationships with Adrienne Maree Brown
    Sep 24 2024

    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!

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    43 mins
  • Navigating “Authentic” Leadership with CEO of Babyation
    Sep 17 2024

    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!

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    36 mins
  • Parachute Founder on How to Take Advice Only 50% of the Time
    Sep 10 2024

    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!

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    44 mins
  • Michael George on Picking Up a Call From Your True Self
    Sep 4 2024

    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!

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    52 mins
  • Darren Whitehead on Why We Need to Do a Digital Fast
    Aug 28 2024

    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!

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    49 mins
  • Molly Stillman on the Art of Redefining Success
    Aug 21 2024

    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!

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    53 mins
  • P90X Founder on the Shadow Side of Success
    Aug 15 2024

    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!

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    41 mins