F'ing Up
F’ing Up is a podcast that peels back the highlight reel of success. Hosted by Deanne Rhynard, each episode features accomplished guests who share the messy, real, and often uncomfortable parts of their journeys—the moments that shaped their eventual success.
In a world where social media sells the illusion of overnight success, F’ing Up reminds listeners (especially those early in their careers or considering a major pivot) that growth is never linear. Deanne invites guests to drop the polished narrative, explore their stumbles, and reflect on what those experiences taught them in real time.
Because the truth is: what we often label as failure is usually just part of the climb.
After all, we’re all F’ing Up.
ABOUT THE HOST
Deanne Rhynard is a Success Mentor and the Host of The F’ing Up Podcast, where she translates failure into clarity, confidence, and momentum. Known for her grounded honesty and sharp emotional intelligence, she helps people cut through noise, confront blind spots, and define success on their own terms.
Before launching F’ing Up, Deanne spent nearly two decades as a Chief People Officer and startup advisor, helping companies navigate the messy, high-pressure stages of growth and scale. She shaped culture and leadership at organizations including Performio and Olo—the restaurant-tech pioneer where she scaled the team more than 30x, led the company through an IPO and two acquisitions, and built a remote-first culture well before the rest of the world caught up.
Her background spans people operations, corporate relations, and management roles at the UVA Darden School of Business, KKR, Marriott, and several early-stage startups. This breadth gives her an uncommon ability to read people quickly and understand what unlocks their potential—whether they’re early in their career or leading from the C-suite.
Deanne holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business from Walla Walla University and lives in Washington State with her husband and three sons.
F'ing Up
Alexandre Seiler on F’ing Up - S3 Ep10
Description:
In this episode, we explore the raw and unfiltered realities of professional and personal setbacks. From struggling with career uncertainty and mental health challenges to the lingering effects of toxic work cultures, we uncover the lessons learned in the face of adversity. This conversation is a reminder that no one’s journey is perfect, and “figuring it out” is often the most powerful step forward.
Episode Takeaways:
- The Weight of Job Insecurity: How the fear of losing your livelihood can shape your mental and emotional state.
- Breaking Free from Toxic Environments: The emotional toll of staying in harmful workplaces and the liberation that comes with leaving.
- Overcoming Career Comparisons: Why success is often a matter of perception versus reality and how to focus on your own path.
- Facing Uncertainty with Grace: How to navigate moments of feeling lost in your career and find clarity without forcing it.
ABOUT ALEX
Alex Seiler has 15+ years of global experience in the People/HR space. He has spent time working in various industries and for companies such as Citi, NBCUniversal and WeWork.
Alex’s specific expertise has centered on creating, transforming and building out systems that foster an equitable, innovative and inclusive workplace culture.
While Alex has served as a Chief People Officer, he is currently focused on fractional clients. He is also a start-up advisor in the HR tech space, having worked or working with companies such as When Insurance, Kindred Minds and ChangeEngine.
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.
