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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
- FailCraft
From Prostitution to Ironman: The Sufferfest - Margie Allman
How does someone go from institutionalized child abuse, prostitution, and drug addiction to becoming an Ironman Triathlete? Margie Allman, author of The…
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Surviving a 50ft Fall: Regulating Your Nervous System - Christina Ketchen
How do you heal when your body is stuck in "danger mode" long after the event is over? Christina Ketchen, a "nervous system nerd" and host of The Self Love…
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Young Dad to Published Author: Playing The Long Game - Kern Carter
How do you go from a high school dropout at 18 to signing deals with Penguin and Scholastic? For Kern Carter, it wasn't an overnight success—it was a 15-year…
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Divorce, Cancer, & Failure: Rewiring Your Subconscious - Dr. Alain Salas
How does a doctor with a thriving practice and the "American Dream" end up divorced, bankrupt, and diagnosed with cancer all at once? Dr. Alain Salas, a…
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Escape the Vicious Cycle: The 5 Steps to Balance - Dr. Len Lopez
Why do we get stuck in a "vicious cycle" even when we know what we *should* be doing? Dr. Len Lopez, a nutrition and fitness expert with over 25 years of…
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Stop Reacting: Escaping the CEO Burnout Trap - Dusty Holcomb
Are you running your day, or is your day running you? For many leaders, the road to burnout is paved with "reaction mode." Dusty Holcomb, a former CEO and…
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The Life-Changing Power of Adversity - Jordan Mendoza
How do you turn a near-death experience at 19 years old into a philosophy for life and business? Jordan Mendoza, a top LinkedIn voice and host of the Blaze…
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Avoiding the Statistic: Leadership Forged in Failure - Olaolu Ogunyemi
How does a young man with "every opportunity to become a statistic" end up a US Marine Officer and leadership mentor? Olaolu Ogunyemi gets real about his past…
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Promoted to Incompetence: Why Leaders Fail - Michael Delisser
Why do brilliant, technically-skilled leaders get fired? Michael Delisser, author of Leadership Accelerators, had a front-row seat to this exact problem when…
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Fleeing a Molotov Cocktail: Forging Finish Line Thinking - Nicky Billou
What does it take to forge a champion's mindset? For Nicky Billou, it started with fleeing tyranny. Called "the world's greatest podcast guest," Nicky shares…
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Strength of Scars: Surviving a Fatal Fire & Abuse - Avonley Lightstone
How does a three-year-old child survive a house fire that takes her mother's life? And how does she heal after being placed for adoption only to face years of…
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From 15 Evictions to Millions: The No Money Mindset - David Webb
How do you build a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio when you've been evicted over 15 times? David Webb, "The No Money Millionaire," shares his…
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From High-Functioning Addiction to Forging the IronMind - Kenny Stoddart
How can a high-achieving executive and IronMan athlete look so successful on the outside, yet be internally collapsing from addiction? Kenny Stoddart, founder…
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Success Shouldn't Feel Like Failure: The Bandwidth Solution - Dr. Maureen Gibbons
Are you doing everything right but still feel exhausted and behind? The problem isn't your to-do list, it's your bandwidth. Dr. Maureen "Moe" Gibbons, an ER…
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Beyond Empty Success: Returning to Your Original Design - Markus Neukom | Ep 2
Why do so many successful leaders still feel empty, even when they "have it all"? Markus Neukom, a visionary thought partner, shares his raw journey through a…
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How Many Failures Away Are You?
Ever wonder how many failures stand between you and success? In this episode of FailCraft, Ezekiel explores the idea that failure isn’t a setback—it’s progress…
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Welcome to FailCraft: Where Failure Becomes Mastery
Welcome to FailCraft, the show where we explore the art of failing forward. Hosted by Ezekiel Iferia, this podcast dives into the stories behind the setbacks —…