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F'ing Up
Society has programmed individuals, largely by way of social media, to think success happens easily and overnight. F'ing Up gives the listener an opportunity to understand the realities. The host, Deanne Rhynard, interviews successful individuals, points out what they’ve achieved and immediately throws that information out the window and focuses on the tripping hazards along the way. Deanne highlights the tough realities and humanizes the experience of the climb to the top. After all, we're all F'ing Up!
About the Host
Deanne Rhynard is a seasoned HR executive and startup advisor. She has a deep appreciation for understanding the human psyche and how that intersects into one’s career journey.Deanne hosts F’ing Up, a podcast which dives into the [perceived] failures of successful individuals.
Deanne is a serial Chief People Officer. Being a culture catalyst for companies like Performio, a sales compensation software platform, and Olo, the pioneer of digital ordering and delivery programs for restaurants.
Under her leadership, Olo grew its employee base by over 30x, executed a successful IPO and two acquisitions. Prior to COVID, Deanne operationalized a workforce that was 65% remote, creating a unique value proposition in the tech market.
Prior to Olo, Deanne worked in various people, corporate relations, and management roles at UVA’s Darden School of Business, KKR, Marriott, and other technology startups. Her wide-ranging experience enables her to understand people needs from many different facets of life, whether a high-powered money manager or an entry level guest services representative.
Deanne holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business from Walla Walla University. She resides in Walla Walla, WA, with her husband and three sons.
F'ing Up
F'ing Up with Amy Wilkinson - Season 1 Relaunch
Season 1, Episode 1 with Amy Wilkinson was originally released on January 24, 2023.
Some of us only dream of walking by individuals like Idris Elba, Kristen Bell, Kevin Bacon, Padma Lakshmi, and Selena Gomez. Amy Wilkinson sits down with celebrities like these regularly.
Amy has built her career on interviewing some of the hottest names in Hollywood and sharing those experiences through major publications like MTV News, Entertainment Weekly, Women's Health, Vanity Fair, Cosmopolitan, Vulture, and Entrepreneur.
While Amy has this access and success, she’s experienced moments of F’ing Up through her career. Amy shares stories of financial instability and scarcity, being stuck at the grocery store where all cards were declined. Amy felt hardship, yet it was part of the journey that brought her to her success today.
About Amy Wilkinson:
Amy Wilkinson is a Brooklyn-based freelance editor and writer with more than 15 years of experience in the field.
She predominantly covers entertainment—from TV and books to streaming and podcasts—and has had the opportunity to interview dozens of bold-faced names, including
- Idris Elba,
- Kristen Bell,
- Kevin Bacon,
- Padma Lakshmi,
- Sutton Foster,
- Selena Gomez,
- and more.
Over the years, Amy has held positions at MTV News and Entertainment Weekly, and her work has appeared in publications such as Women's Health, Vanity Fair, Cosmopolitan, Vulture, and Entrepreneur.
Amy holds a master's of science degree in journalism (MSJ) from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, and she is also a comprehensively trained Pilates instructor.
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speakers’ own and do not represent the
views, thoughts, and opinions of the companies or individuals referenced during this recording. The material and information presented is for general information purposes only.
