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
Philip Eil on F’ing Up
In this deeply honest and vulnerable episode, we dive into the personal journey of dealing with anxiety, depression, and the profound effects they've had on both personal and professional life. Philip Eil opens up about the challenges of battling mental health, facing rejection, and pushing through discomfort to pursue his passions.
This episode explores the messy realities of self-doubt and rejection. Through all the turmoil, this guest has emerged stronger, finding healing through writing, commitment to therapy, and a sense of purpose in sharing their experiences with the world.
Key topics in this episode:
- The raw emotions behind not following the traditional milestones of adulthood (marriage, homeownership, etc.).
- The discomfort of being in a job that doesn’t align with your talents and the struggle to find what’s next.
- Overcoming rejection: how 25 publishers passed on the guest’s book, and the emotional rollercoaster of freelance journalism.
- A candid discussion about the realities of mental health struggles, including the times it’s knocked them completely out of action.
- The power of vulnerability and why writing about mental health has become a source of healing and purpose.
This episode serves as a reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health and that we are all in this together. If you've ever struggled with your own mental health or faced rejection in your journey, this one is for you.
ABOUT PHILIP EIL
Philip Eil is an award-winning freelance journalist based in his hometown, Providence, Rhode Island. He is the former news editor of the alt-weekly newspaper, The Providence Phoenix. Since the paper’s close in 2014, he has contributed to The Atlantic, Men’s Health, the Boston Globe, Huffington Post, and the Columbia Journalism Review, among other outlets. He has also taught writing and journalism classes at Brown University, Columbia University’s School of the Arts, and the Rhode Island School of Design. He holds an MFA in Nonfiction Writing from the Columbia University School of the Arts. Prescription for Pain is his first book.
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