Best Ruth Gilbert Podcasts (2024)

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Sarah Bessey on Ambition and Quarter-Turn Pivots 55:42

8h ago55:42

55:42

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 …

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John Inazu on How to Navigate Differences 57:30

4d ago57:30

57:30

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 ho…

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Ally Fallon on How to Define Success For Yourself 57:21

11d ago57:21

57:21

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 manag…

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Caroline Chambers on Being VERY CHALANT When Pursuing Dreams 1:05:31

18d ago1:05:31

1:05:31

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 …

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Lara Love Hardin on How Shame Heals in Community 1:06:15

25d ago1:06:15

1:06:15

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…

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James Pearson on What to Do When Passion and Purpose Elude You 57:17

1M ago57:17

57:17

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…

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Conor Lewis on Why to Persevere Despite Failing Constantly 1:02:32

1M ago1:02:32

1:02:32

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…

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Ruth Simons on Why the 'Right Now' Matters 1:17:55

2M ago1:17:55

1:17:55

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…

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Plucking Up Season 8 - Coming Soon! 9:25

2M ago9:25

9:25

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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Bridging the Gap Between Brand Identity and Perception with Ruth Bay 23:26

6M ago23:26

23:26

Ruth Bay is a self-proclaimed branding geek. She joins Miranda to explore her perspective on brand storytelling, design, how it differs from marketing and how organizations bridge the gap between their intended brand identity goals and how are they actually perceived by audiences. Connect with Ruth: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/ruthbay Connect with M…

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Replay Episode: Megan Tamte on Finding Meaning in Average Moments 43:35

6M ago43:35

43:35

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 …

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Replay Episode: Matthew McConaughey on How Responsibility Breeds True Freedom 50:46

6M ago50:46

50:46

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 acto…

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Choosing the Right Voice for Your Brand with David Gilbert 31:10

6M ago31:10

31:10

Our guest on this episode is David Gilbert, a professional voice over talent. David and Miranda discuss the importance of choosing the right voice for a project, how he embraces the character he portrays, and the impact of AI on the voice industry. As an experience and successful voice talent, David describes the amount of training and coaching req…

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Replay Episode: Janice Bryant Howroyd on Being at the Forefront of Change 52:44

6M ago52:44

52:44

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 wi…

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Replay Episode: Arianna Huffington on Why It's Okay To Suck in Life For a While 33:49

7M ago33:49

33:49

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…

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Ruth Dale and Nathan Monk on Behaviour Change, Tech and HE 27:04

7M ago27:04

27:04

Season 4 finale with host Rebecca Roberts joined by Ruth Dale and Nathan Monk to discuss behaviour change, tech and higher education. Ruth Dale is founder of the Behaviour Change Marketing Bootcamp, having worked across major national campaigns in the health and public sector. She shares her specialist understanding of behavioural science and how u…

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Replay Episode: Sadie Lincoln on the Downside of Success 53:54

7M ago53:54

53:54

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 tea…

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Rodney Hinds on Young Black British Voices 23:28

7M ago23:28

23:28

We hear from Rodney Hinds, Sports Editor at the Voice Media Group. Author, broadcaster and lecturer, Rodney co-founded the Football Black List alongside another recent Hear It guest Leon Mann, and among numerous accolades, featured on the Diversity Powerlist this year. We talk about the British Black Voices research, in particular findings around y…

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Sarah Brown-Fraser on Accessible Communications 19:11

8M ago19:11

19:11

We talk with Sarah Brown-Fraser, External Affairs Manager at the Activity Alliance, the national charity and leading voice for disabled people in sport and activity. Sarah is passionate about influencing change through inclusive, representative and accessible external affairs, and as one of the few disabled leaders in sport, continues to push for p…

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Stories for Good - Every Company is Mission Driven with Dan Sieger 33:15

8M ago33:15

33:15

Dan Sieger from Stories for Good is our guest on this episode. As a writer and brand strategist, Dan believes your story is never finished. Instead, your story responds to the market and evolves over time. He uses the example of an employee - when they join a company vs a year later, their story and their profile changes. We discuss how every compa…

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Replay Episode: Soman Chainani on the Reward of Not Taking the Easy Path 47:35

8M ago47:35

47:35

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 “Th…

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Replay Episode: Bob Goff on Not Waiting for Permission 42:04

8M ago42:04

42:04

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, “Dr…

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John Gilbert on Youth Campaigns Tackling Social Issues 16:25

8M ago16:25

16:25

We welcome John Gilbert, Managing Director of Eski Media to this episode. We're talking about campaigns that tackle social issues and how we can co-create and work with youth audiences to create ones that make a difference. Eski Media is a creative media and marketing agency that's ambitious about creating social change through its work. They've le…

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Ben Verinder on the challenge of Further Education 22:32

8M ago22:32

22:32

Ben Verinder, MD of Chalkstream, a specialist reputation research and management agency, talks to us about the challenging market Further Education sits within, it's complex audience groups and what marketing and communications teams can do to tackle it. Chalkstream: a specialist reputation research and management agency, which has worked with over…

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Replay Episode: Jo Saxton on Evolving Faith and Getting Unstuck 37:35

8M ago37:35

37:35

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 ho…

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Replay: Plucking Up's First Episode with Elizabeth Gilbert! 47:58

8M ago47:58

47:58

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 firs…

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Season 7 Finale: Eliza VanCort on the Power of Owning Your Mistakes and Not Overthinking 48:11

9M ago48:11

48:11

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 …

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The Digital Marketing Journey with Joel Mandelbaum 29:15

9M ago29:15

29:15

In this episode Joel Mandelbaum takes us on his digital journey, from being a high school entrepreneur to selling his very successful transportation courier company to a competitor. That’s when his Aha! moment happened, his competitor knew more than him about digital marketing and Joel was being left behind. Joel now acts as a "Digital Sherpa" to g…

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Heather MacFadyen on Accepting What Life Has to Offer 1:01:09

9M ago1:01:09

1:01:09

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 low…

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Replay: Noor Tagouri on Empathy and Modern Day Activism 47:25

9M ago47:25

47:25

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 …

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Third Way Thinking #2: Making Mistakes in Parenting 23:20

9M ago23:20

23:20

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 …

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Jake Kauffman on Being Vulnerable About our Trauma 49:44

10M ago49:44

49:44

“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 an…

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Mike Foster on Pushing Past Expectations 46:32

10M ago46:32

46:32

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 th…

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Ritu Bhasin on Learning to Be Confident with Cultural Identity 51:31

10M ago51:31

51:31

“We are manifestations of who we were as children.” Such a bold but true statement that our guest today said, during my conversation with her. Ritu Bhasin, a leadership coach, author and motivational speaker, talks to me about how her childhood trauma and hurdles shaped her. Ritu is unabashedly honest about the racism she faced as a South Asian chi…

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Ryan Leak on Being Okay with Making Mistakes 47:22

10M ago47:22

47:22

What if I told you this was the most meta episode of Plucking Up yet? Okay, I’ll explain what I mean! I couldn’t believe how many pluck-ups occurred while preparing and recording this podcast itself. Planning this episode was filled with pluck-ups. And lots of laughter as a result! But it did become a catalyst for conversation with my wonderful fri…

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Danny Pellegrino on Facing the Reality Check of Your Dreams 55:47

10M ago55:47

55:47

Many times in my conversations with successful people, I see that they never planned to do what they ended up doing. Somehow and in some way, we stumble upon the mission and goals we seek to achieve. But our guest today is someone who knew exactly at a young age what he wanted to succeed in. But that doesn't mean his journey didn’t come with hurdle…

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Esther Armah on the Emotional Justice We Need to End Racism 50:05

11M ago50:05

50:05

To combat the racial injustices plaguing America, as organizations and individuals we tend to take action in different ways. Whether that means providing more equitable resources, access to opportunities, economic mobility or even just educating ourselves to be more aware of the racism around us. But our guest today teaches us about something as im…

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Third Way Thinking Series: Billion-Dollar Barbie & Feminism Today 49:26

11M ago49:26

49:26

Hey Pluckies! I wanted to give you all an opportunity to listen in on a different type of conversation here on Plucking Up. In this monthly series of 'Third Way Thinking,' I'll be joined by my good friend, Ken, to talk about some relevant topics in the news and entertainment worlds. We open up the conversation to a more nuanced, middle-ground appro…

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Dan O'Brien on Empowering Ourselves Through Storytelling 1:02:35

11M ago1:02:35

1:02:35

Can the trauma we’ve faced heal or even shape the stories we tell? My guest today, Dan O’Brien certainly has insight and wisdom on this question. He’s a renowned playwright for plays like The Body of an American. His plays have won him prestigious awards like PEN American Award for Drama and The Guggenheim Fellowship. With his bestselling poem coll…

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Mission, Vision and Values with Parm Chohan 27:36

11M ago27:36

27:36

In this episode we talk with Parm Chohan of Conquer Leadership. He works with aspiring and established leaders to optimize peak performance through leadership development, team building and coaching. We discusses why your Mission, Vision and Values are so important to serve as a framework for decision making, and why communication is the first buil…

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Anabel Oelmann on Overcoming Insecurities By Finding Purpose 1:04:13

11M ago1:04:13

1:04:13

‘The universe has something greater planned for you.’ Have you heard that quote being thrown around? It’s so commonly said - but I believe it’s also so true. And our guest today would totally agree! Anabel Oelmann is the co-founder and director of The Healing Company, building and running path-breaking wellness brands including Deepak Chopra’s Chop…

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A New Season with Phoebe Robinson: Redefining Success in Hollywood 1:10:02

12M ago1:10:02

1:10:02

Hey Pluckies! Welcome back to a new season on this journey with me. I'm so excited to share these new conversations filled with insights and wisdom from some of the most influential and inspirational guests. As always, we’ll see trailblazers being vulnerable and open - sharing their pluck-ups! Today, I'm joined by Phoebe Robinson. She's a standup c…

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Leon Mann on Diversifying Talent in the Sports Industry 25:47

1y ago25:47

25:47

We welcome Leon Mann MBE onto the podcast this epsiode. Entrepreneur, activist, broadcaster turned filmmaker, who’s spent his career telling stories throughout the world of sport. Founder of independent sports consultancy and production company Refresh Sports, also set up the Black Collective of Media in Sport (BCOMS), the networking group for blac…

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Content for Social Media with Jessica Bennett of Got Writer's Block 32:38

1y ago32:38

32:38

Miranda and Jessica cover the gamut of content for various social media platforms. The nurture… the nurture element of like using LinkedIn or emails is really big because if you’re high ticket, they’re not going to buy. They’re going to need maybe like 10 to 20 touchpoints with you. They’re going to need case studies. So this is where the repurposi…

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Ruth Dale on Using Behavioural Science 26:50

1y ago26:50

26:50

We hear from Ruth Dale, Founder of Social Insight Marketing, a behaviour change marketing specialist, offering training to practitioners across a breadth of sectors looking to adopt a behaviour change approach to their work. With over 20 years experience across NHS, local and national government, Ruth has worked on almost every social and health is…

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Kyle Campbell on Higher Education Marketing Trends 22:53

1y ago22:53

22:53

Hear from Kyle Campbell, founder of the Education Marketer and self-confessed writer, content marketing evangelist and internet culture nerd. His newsletter and podcast bring updates, insights and examples from around the world of Higher Education. We talk about the latest trends, how to drive relevant conversations with prospects as well as find o…

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Marie Forleo on Being Free From Our Mind’s Prison 51:17

1+ y ago51:17

51:17

Do we tend to shape our lives according to the expectations of others? Why do we stop engaging ourselves with things that actually make us joyful? Our guest today knows exactly how that feels! And as a successful life coach, she understands how we can get ourselves to be more present in the process of self-care. Marie Forleo was named by Oprah as a…

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Zainab Salbi on Self-Discovery By Empowering Others 53:33

1+ y ago53:33

53:33

“I am a women’s rights activist at heart and I shall die trying…I will always fight for women’s rights, resources and voices.” This is just one of the many powerful quotes from our inspirational guest today, Zainab Salbi. The co-founder of Women for Women International, Zainab worked to empower women from war torn countries for more than 20 years. …

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Samantha Skey on Why Being No. 2 is a Win 52:58

1+ y ago52:58

52:58

In today’s episode, I spoke with a business leader who showed me that my own entrepreneurial abilities as a business owner can be used in so many aspects of my life. Our guest today is Samantha Skey, the CEO of SHE Media, a top five lifestyle media company which reaches 88 million women each month. Samantha has been an innovator and pathbreaker in …

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Jane Elliott on The Reality of Discrimination in America 49:54

1+ y ago49:54

49:54

How does an elementary school classroom exercise conducted by a teacher more than 50 years ago continue to impact, teach and remain socially relevant today? For that, you’ll need to listen to our guest, Jane Elliott. The educator and social activist famously conducted the ‘blue eye-brown eye’ exercise with her classroom in 1968, to teach the young …

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