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FailCraft
FailCraft is a podcast about the messy, real side of success. Host Ezekiel Iferia dives into the stories of creators, founders, and everyday people who turned setbacks into stepping stones. From failed ideas to reborn dreams, each episode uncovers how failure shapes mastery — and why learning to fall is part of learning to fly.
Episodes
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Rewriting Pain into Comedy: Midlife Reinvention Secrets - Merit Kahn (OPD)
In this episode of FailCraft,emotional intelligence expert, keynote speaker, entrepreneur since 1998, andstand-up comedian Merit Kahn joins Ezekiel to discuss…
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Why Good Books Fail: The Business Strategy Authors Miss - Ally Machate
In this episode of FailCraft,bestselling author, publishing consultant, and former Simon & Schustereditor Ally Machate joins Ezekiel to unpack why so many…
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Overcoming Burnout, Grief & Fear: The COPE Method - Corey Jefferson (Veteran)
In this episode of FailCraft, U.S. Navy submarine veteran, corporatepeople executive, and founder of Esther Media Group, Corey Jefferson, joinsEzekiel to…
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Managing a Law Firm, Buying a Restaurant & Grief - Lesley Holloway, Attorney
In this episode of FailCraft,20-year attorney, managing law partner, and entrepreneur Lesley Holloway joinsEzekiel to share how she navigates high-stakes…
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Fixing Team Burnout: Why Training Fails & People Drive Profit - Sandra Coker
In this episode of FailCraft,founder and CEO of Human Power Solutions, host of the People Profit Podcast,and international bestselling author Sandra Coker…
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The Trust Tax: Why High Achievers Burn Out - Dr. Natalie Luke, PhD
In this episode of FailCraft,STEM executive, former Senior Vice President, creator of the Trust Tax researchinitiative, and host of the UnCeiling You podcast…
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Out-of-State Turnkey Investing & Time Freedom - Dr. Axel Meierhoefer
In this episode of FailCraft,retired Air Force officer, consultant, and real estate investor Dr. AxelMeierhoefer joins Ezekiel to discuss how military…
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From Homelessness to C-Suite: The Thrive 360 Blueprint - Cindy Rand
In this episode of FailCraft,C-suite executive, certified accountant, executive coach, and founder of AGrateful Mind International, Cindy Rand (affectionately…
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Writing into the Unknown: Family Secrets & Indie Publishing - Brigid Kennedy
In this episode of FailCraft,violin teacher, mother, and debut YA historical fantasy author Brigid Kennedyjoins Ezekiel to share the wild journey of turning an…
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Rebuilding Identity After Burning Out on Success - Nina Amir (Author Coach)
In this episode of FailCraft,20x Amazon bestselling hybrid author, Certified High Performance Coach®, andcreator of the Nonfiction Writers' University, Nina…
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Riches vs. True Wealth: The Biblical Path to Peace - Murray J. Lee, CPA
In this episode of FailCraft,retired CPA, former Big Four accounting partner, and author of The FinancialArmor of God, Murray J. Lee, joins Ezekiel to break…
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Turn Speaking into Profit: Why Funnels Fail - Kimberly Crowe (5000+ Stages)
In this episode of FailCraft,keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, creator of Entrepreneurs Rocket Fuel, andco-founder of Speakers Playhouse, Kimberly Crowe, joins…
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From Rock Bottom to Self-Trust: Healing Real Trauma - Anu Verma
In this episode of FailCraft,trauma specialist, embodiment coach, podcaster, and founder of Victim 2 Victor,Anu Verma, joins Ezekiel to pull back the curtain…
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Reinventing at 50: From Stage to Debut Novelist - Seth Panitch (Antique)
In this episode of FailCraft,award-winning actor, playwright, filmmaker, and head of the MFA Acting Programat the University of Alabama, Seth Panitch, joins…
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From Executor to Executive: The Tech Leadership Shift - Limor Bergman Gross
In this episode of FailCraft,former Director of Engineering with over 20 years in tech, executive coach, andhost of the From a Woman to a Leader podcast, Limor…
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Fixing High-Achiever Burnout: Nervous System Regulation - Katharine Chestnut
In this episode of FailCraft,mindfulness teacher, author, and creator of The Return, KatharineChestnut, joins Ezekiel to break down the reality of…
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Why You Must Narrate Your Own Audiobook: Ditch AI - Robert A. Lane
In this episode of FailCraft,veteran entertainment insider, audiobook coach, and founder of Robert LaneCoaching, Robert A. Lane, joins Ezekiel to break down…
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Stop Performing Wellness: High-Functioning Survival - Lisa Lacy, Author
In this episode of FailCraft,writer, trauma educator, and author of the upcoming memoir Notes From aCertified Madwoman, Lisa Lacy, joins Ezekiel to break the…
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AI Destroyed His Career: Pivoting to 50+ Bestsellers - Author Aaron Ryan
In this episode of FailCraft,award-winning author of over 50 books—including the acclaimed Dissonanceand The End sagas—Aaron Ryan joins Ezekiel to discuss the…
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Overcoming Fear of Rejection: The Go for No Mindset - Andrea Waltz
In this episode of FailCraft,keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and co-author of the half-million-copybestseller Go for No!, Andrea Waltz, joins Ezekiel to break…
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20 Years at Burning Man: Identity, Fiction & Community - Sarah Marshall
In this episode of FailCraft,author, corporate strategist, Navy submarine veteran, and 20-time Burning Manparticipant Sarah Marshall joins Ezekiel to explore…
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Escaping Corporate Dentistry: Neurodivergence & Business - Dr. Amanda Wilson
In this episode of FailCraft,orthodontist, dental consultant, and founder of StraightSmile Solutions®, Dr.Amanda Wilson, joins Ezekiel to share how she…
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Fixing the Executive Crisis: A Modern Leadership System - Ed Boudrot
In this episode of FailCraft,founder of Human Ignition, former innovation executive across three Bostonstartups and two Fortune 5 enterprises, and seasoned…
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Quadriplegic to State Champion: ABCs of Adversity - Dr. James Perdue
In this episode of FailCraft,award-winning educator, life coach, host of the Professor of PerseverancePodcast, and author Dr. James Perdue joins Ezekiel to…
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Debug Your Mind: Why Willpower Fails & Hypnosis Works - Dr. Donald Pelles
In this episode of FailCraft,mathematics professor, former software engineer of 28 years, and certifiedhypnotherapist Dr. Donald Pelles joins Ezekiel to break…
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Brutal Honesty & Accountability: Rebuilding from Zero - Walter Rusniaczek
In this episode of FailCraft,sales executive, speaker, former actor, and comedian Walter Rusniaczek joinsEzekiel to break down what happens when all your…
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From Reservation to Nine Digits: Building Loca & Ukraine - Joe Edgar
In this episode of FailCraft,serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and CEO of Loca, Joe Edgar, joins Ezekielto share how growing up with 12 siblings in a…
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Preserving Family Stories Before It's Too Late - Meme Mulugeta
In this episode of FailCraft,founder and CEO of The 1 and Only Publishing Company and creator of The LegacyProject, Meme Mulugeta, joins Ezekiel to share how…
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Closing the Aretic Gap: Rewire Self-Sabotage - Dr. Larry Freeney
In this episode of FailCraft,counselor educator, LPC-Supervisor, four-time martial arts black belt, andcreator of the Fully Alive Personal Mastery System, Dr…
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Financial Freedom After Divorce: Stop Costly Mistakes - Leah Hadley, CDFA
In this episode of FailCraft,Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Accredited Financial Counselor(AFC), Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF), and…
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Burnout Isn't Time: Nervous System Regulation & Joy - Sandra Tru
In this episode of FailCraft,transformational coach, creator of SoulSet™, and host of the Your TruAwakening podcast Sandra Tru joins Ezekiel to unpack why…
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Rewire Your Brain: Rejection Experiments & Feeling Good - Fletcher Ellingson
In this episode of FailCraft,performance coach, speaker, and bestselling author of The Practice ofFeeling Good, Fletcher Ellingson, joins Ezekiel to share how…
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Activate the Remarkable: Fix Disengaged Teams Fast - Shira Miller
In this episode of FailCraft,Chief Communications Officer of a $3 billion enterprise, two-time TEDx speaker,and executive keynote speaker Shira Miller joins…
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Fix Broken Leadership: The No-BS Operator System - Matthew Jacques
In this episode of FailCraft,20-year Navy veteran, CEO of Neptune Holdings Group ($30M security and servicesgroup), and author of Dictator: How to Unfuck Your…
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Fixing Toxic Healthcare Leadership: Systems Over Burnout - Dr. Dan Neissany
In this episode of FailCraft,healthcare leadership strategist, Doctor of Physical Therapy, co-founder ofBest Practice Strategies, and author of I'm the…
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From Wall Street to Ghana: Market-Driven Impact - Michael Podolny
In this episode of FailCraft,former Wall Street investment banker, ownership transition strategist, andfounder of Theodora Africa, Michael Podolny, joins…
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Single Fatherhood: Surviving Divorce & Isolation - Tyler McAdams
In this episode of FailCraft,single father, coach, and founder of Inspiring Father, Tyler McAdams, joinsEzekiel to explore the raw realities of single…
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Military Discipline to Civilian Purpose: Real Leadership - Adam Hinds
In this episode of FailCraft,retired U.S. Navy Chief Operations Specialist, defense analyst, and communityleader Adam Hinds joins Ezekiel to break down what…
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Break Unconscious Trauma Loops: Reenactment Therapy - Dr. Tony Iezzi
In this episode of FailCraft,clinical psychologist of over 35 years and co-author of Reenactments: Breakthe Behavior Patterns That Keep You Stuck in Trauma…
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Inner Work for Outer Results: Beating Burnout & Friction - Mitesh Jani
In this episode of FailCraft, practicing dentist, author, and founder ofSelfworth.ca, Mitesh Jani, joins Ezekiel to explore the transformative power ofinner…
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Vital Aging: Reframing Purpose, Loss & Later Life - David McNally
In this episode of FailCraft,Speakers Hall of Fame inductee, bestselling author of Even Eagles Need aPush, and expert on vital aging, David McNally, joins…
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Overcoming Creative Rejection: Ditch the 10-Year Book - Russell Anders
In this episode of FailCraft,science fiction and cyberpunk author Russell Anders joins Ezekiel to discusscreative resilience, discarding a 10-year manuscript…
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The Carbyne Allocation: Fixing the Conservative Asset Trap - Keith Friedman
In this episode of FailCraft,founder and CEO of FBO Strategies and architect of the Carbyne Allocation®,Keith Friedman, joins Ezekiel to break down why…
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Overcoming Creative Block: Business Loss to Making Art - Rick Sorenson
In this episode of FailCraft,artist, author, and creativity coach Rick Sorenson joins Ezekiel to share howlosing a 13-year international paper importing…
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Losing $1.5M to Exit Ready: How to Fix Owner Bottlenecks - Thomas Addison
In this episode of FailCraft,Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Duke MBA, and serial entrepreneurThomas Addison joins Ezekiel to share how losing $1.55…
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Democratizing Expertise: The 30-Minute Advisory Shift - Rita Rai
In this episode of FailCraft,former Fortune 500 management consultant and founder of DiscussIt, Rita Rai, joinsEzekiel to break down why the traditional…
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Breaking Generational Poverty: Mill Village to Doctorate - Donald Williams
In this episode of FailCraft,educator, former Department of Defense education research analyst, andco-author of Born of Nothing, Dr. Donald Williams, joins…
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Fixing Toxic Workplaces: Authentic Employee Appreciation - Dr. Paul White
In this episode of FailCraft,psychologist, speaker, and co-author of The 5 Languages of Appreciation inthe Workplace, Dr. Paul White, joins Ezekiel to uncover…
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Why Your Marketing Fails: Ditch Content Burnout - Juliana Weiss-Roessler
In this episode of FailCraft,founder of WR Digital Marketing and author of The Three Roots Marketing PlanWorkbook, Juliana Weiss-Roessler, joins Ezekiel to…
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Why the War on Drugs Failed: Protecting Teens Today - Dave Kopeny
In this episode of FailCraft,private investigator, former juvenile probation officer, gang investigator, andauthor of Tip of the Spear, Dave Kopeny, joins…
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Autism Sucks: Surviving the Chaos & Extreme Exhaustion - Paul Voss
In this episode of FailCraft,father of eight and author of Autism Sucks: Finding Hope in the Chaos,Paul Voss, joins Ezekiel to share the raw reality of raising…
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Delete Limiting Beliefs Permanently: The Uncoaching Method - Joel Bein
In this episode of FailCraft,founder of Human Liberation and host of The Joel Bein Show, Joel Bein,joins Ezekiel to break down why adding more self-improvement…
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Escaping Quiet Desperation: Master the Money Game - Dwight Heck
In this episode of FailCraft,financial coach, best-selling author, and host of the Give A Heckpodcast Dwight Heck joins Ezekiel to discuss escaping the…
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Healing Trauma with Soul Portraits: Art Over Logic - Devorah Brinckerhoff
In this episode of FailCraft,professional gallery artist of over 30 years and transformational guide DevorahBrinckerhoff joins Ezekiel to explore how…
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Fixing Silent Team Resentment: Sales Psychology & Alignment - Joe Rockey
In this episode of FailCraft,serial entrepreneur, sales psychology specialist, and founder of Elite BusinessCruises Joe Rockey joins Ezekiel to challenge the…
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Surviving the Killing Fields: Resilience, Hope & Faith - Sara Im
In this episode of FailCraft,inspirational speaker, wellness entrepreneur, and award-winning author Sara Imjoins Ezekiel to share her harrowing yet deeply…
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Overcoming Toxic Leadership: Unspoken Expectations - M. Nora Bouchard
In this episode of FailCraft, veteran executive coach, speaker, and authorof Mayday! and Hidden Metrics, M.Nora Bouchard, joins Ezekiel to unpack how…
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Fiscal Accountability in Politics: Reforming Bureaucracy - Rhonda Shader
In this episode of FailCraft, small business owner, former two-term Mayorof Placentia, and California State Senate candidate Rhonda Shader joins Ezekielto pull…
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Conscious Sobriety: Ending Internal Conflict & Burnout - Lauren Fay
In this episode of FailCraft, holistic empowerment mentor, keynotespeaker, former collegiate athlete, and author of Blurred Lines,Lauren Fay, joins Ezekiel to…
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Redemption Beyond Victimhood: Accountability & Grace - Daniel Gray
In this episode of FailCraft, author, speaker, and storyteller Daniel Grayjoins Ezekiel to share how total accountability and faith guided him throughthe…