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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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Mission-Driven Burnout: Mental Health in Politics - Ashley Williams
In this episode of FailCraft, veteran political organizer, CEO of The MostGood consulting firm, and founder of Mind the Movement Ashley Williams joinsEzekiel…
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The Dignity of Failure: Redefining Disability & Success - Dr. Sean Adelman
In this episode of FailCraft, orthopedic trauma surgeon, Air Forceveteran, author, and founder of Raise Expectations Dr. Sean Adelman joinsEzekiel to discuss…
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The Kitchen as a Sanctuary: Healing from Abuse & Trauma - Neena Perez
In this episode of FailCraft, chef, author, and speaker Neena Perez joinsEzekiel to share how the discipline of cooking and faith transformed her lifeafter…
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Nature's Blueprint for Society: The Power of Ideas - Anne Riley
In this episode of FailCraft, author, systemic thinker, and MBA Anne Rileyjoins Ezekiel to explore how evolutionary biology, natural systems, and physicshold…
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Overcoming Chronic Pain & Trauma Through Hypnosis - Deane Benninghoven
In this episode of FailCraft, certified hypnotist, instructor, and founderof Summit Hypnosis Deane Benninghoven joins Ezekiel to share how therapeutichypnosis…
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Overcoming Cognitive Bias: Smarter Decisions & AI - Cheryl Strauss Einhorn
In this episode of FailCraft, award-winning investigative journalist,Cornell educator, and creator of the AREA Method Cheryl Strauss Einhorn joinsEzekiel to…
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Crisis Reveals Character: Ethical Leadership & Integrity - DR Rawson
In this episode of FailCraft, founder of the CIC Global LeadershipInstitute, author of 26 books, and serial entrepreneur DR Rawson joins Ezekielto break down…
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Inside Toronto's Luxury Market: Data Over Emotion - David Cinelli
In this episode of FailCraft, top 1% Canadian Realtor and HGTV Hot Market co-host David Cinelli joins Ezekiel to sharehow he broke into Toronto's cutthroat…
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Authentic Self Rebirth: The 7 Human Drives Framework - Polish Peter Kolat
In this episode of FailCraft, transformational coach, investor, and authorof Authentic Self Rebirth, Polish Peter Kolat, joinsEzekiel to break down why…
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Navigating Chaos: The Two-Shot Principle & Resilience - Brian Flanagan
In this episode of FailCraft, decorated Air Force Special Operationspilot, keynote speaker, and leadership expert Brian Flanagan joins Ezekiel tobreak down how…
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From Scammed to Netflix: Guerrilla Filmmaking Grit - Joseph Mbah
In this episode of FailCraft, film director, writer, and producer JosephMbah joins Ezekiel to share the raw reality of independent filmmaking and howhe took…
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The Power of Intentional Reflection: Mirror Talk - Tobi Ojekunle
In this episode of FailCraft, renewable energy electrical engineer and Mirror Talk podcast host Tobi Ojekunle joins Ezekiel todiscuss the transformative power…
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Rewiring the Subconscious Mind: Anxiety & Hypnotherapy - Craig Meriwether
In this episode of FailCraft, clinical hypnotherapist, medical hypnosisspecialist, and author of Depression 180,Craig Meriwether, joins Ezekiel to pull back…
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Breaking the Good Girl Trap: Soul-Led Leadership Presence - Lauri Smith
In this episode of FailCraft, speaker, author, leadership coach, and hostof the Untamed Leader Podcast, Lauri Smith, joins Ezekiel tounpack how high achievers…
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Discipline Over Motivation: Losing 100 lbs & Mental Health - Marc Paisant
In this episode of FailCraft, certified personal trainer, mental healthadvocate, and host of the Relatively Normalpodcast, Marc Paisant, joins Ezekiel to share…
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From Sectioned to Success: Rebuilding from 10% to 100% - Jack Nolan
In this episode of FailCraft, inspirational speaker, mental healthadvocate, and 3x published crime fiction author Jack Nolan joins Ezekiel toshare his journey…
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Why VCs Are Hypocrites: Testing Before Building - Andrew Ackerman (Startup VC)
In this episode of FailCraft, 2x founder, venture capitalist (70+investments), and author Andrew Ackerman joins Ezekiel to pull back the curtainon startup…
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From Rodeo Champion to TBI Survivor: Faith, Grit & Coffee - Tim Malm (Stronger 413)
In this episode of FailCraft, former elite rodeo competitor, 2009 NationalHigh School Reserve Champion in Tie-Down Roping, and founder of Stronger 413,Tim…
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Leading in High-Stakes Ambiguity: The Uncertainty Advantage - Nikola Ilic
In this episode of FailCraft, Georgetown University leadership professor,four-time movement co-founder, and founder of ChangeLab, Nikola Ilic, joinsEzekiel to…
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Surviving Cancer, Severe Side Effects & Finding Joy in Grief - Jonathan Brandt
In this episode of FailCraft, cancer survivor, certified holisticnutritionist, and host of the Go Out Living podcast,Jonathan Brandt, joins Ezekiel to share…
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Turn Your Story Into Legacy: Strategic Book Publishing - Teresa Rodriguez (Liberté Press)
In this episode of FailCraft, bestselling author, TEDx speaker, andfounder of Liberté Press, Teresa Rodriguez, joins Ezekiel to break down howwomen leaders and…
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Work Is Not Family: Nervous System Recovery from Toxic Jobs - Katie Jean Hadiaris
In this episode of FailCraft, workplace wellness coach, somatictrauma-informed strategist, and founder of Work Is Not Family,Katie Jean Hadiaris, joins Ezekiel…
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Stop Giving Yourself Away: From Perception to Power - Michelle J. Howe (Empath)
In this episode of FailCraft, former corporate CPA, strategic consultantof 15+ years, and founder of Empath Evolution™, Michelle J. Howe, joins Ezekielto…
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Building a Company, Not a Trap: Systems Over Hustle Culture - Lisa Murphy
In this episode of FailCraft, fractional growth architect, businessstrategist, and Founder/CEO of Limited to Limitless TransformationalConsultants, Lisa…
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Thriving at 84: Plant-Powered Longevity & Reversing Chronic Disease - Michael Dorfman
In this episode of FailCraft, 84-year-old certified health and nutritionlife coach, investigative author, and longevity expert Michael J. Dorfman joinsEzekiel…
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Surviving an Avalanche, Infant Loss & Finding God in the Dark - Mick Wienholt
In this episode of FailCraft, storyteller, communicator, and host of When You Look (formerly Coincidence or God?),Mick Wienholt, joins Ezekiel to explore the…
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Why Your Publisher Won’t Sell Your Book: The Hard Truths - W. Terry Whalin
In this episode of FailCraft, acquisitions editor at Morgan JamesPublishing, former literary agent, and author of over 60 books, W. TerryWhalin, joins Ezekiel…
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Why Good Workers Quit: Blue-Collar Leadership & Earned Respect - Randy Bridge
In this episode of FailCraft, Army veteran, lifelong industrial operationsleader, and author of Hard Hat Philosophy, Randy Bridge,joins Ezekiel to break down…
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Why Digital Transformations Fail: Theory of Constraints & Management - Simon Copsey
In this episode of FailCraft, delivery and transformation consultant,former tech lead, and founder of The Curious Coffee Club, Simon Copsey, joinsEzekiel to…
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Biblical Masculinity: Breaking the Mask & Leading Through Surrender - Mark Osborne
In this episode of FailCraft, host of The Valiant Forgepodcast and men’s ministry director Mark Osborne joins Ezekiel to share the rawtruth about the quiet…
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The Highway Cipher: 101-Word Stories of Survival & Addiction - Gerome Mauricio
In this episode of FailCraft, brevity artist, poet, and author of A Man If West Destiny, Gerome Mauricio (known as"The Highway Cipher"), joins Ezekiel to…
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Surviving Loss, Toxic Control & Rebuilding from the Ground Up - Julie Barth
In this episode of FailCraft, author, trauma survivor, and founder of theColin James Barth Outreach, Julie Barth, joins Ezekiel to share the raw realityof…
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Why Success Feels Hollow: Somatics & Nervous System Regulation - Ashley Krooks
In this episode of FailCraft, founder of The Nourished Leader andmulti–7-figure entrepreneur Ashley Krooks joins Ezekiel to dismantle the myththat financial…
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Chomping at the Bit: Becoming a Horse Vet Against All Common Sense - Dr. Matt Evans
In this episode of FailCraft, practicing equine veterinarian, stand-upcomedian, and author of Chomping at the Bit: How IBecame a Horse Vet (Against All Common…
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Stop Waiting to Be Chosen: How to Close the Articulation Gap - Rosie Zilinskas
In this episode of FailCraft, keynote speaker, certified high-performancecareer coach, and host of the No Woman Left Behindpodcast, Rosie Zilinskas, joins…
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Stoicism & Personality: How to Break Destructive Behavioral Loops - Arky Jones
In this episode of FailCraft, life coach, student of Stoic philosophy, andcreator of PersonalityPeek, Arky Jones, joins Ezekiel to explore the…
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Stop Leading with Certainty: How to Resolve Workplace Conflict - Michael Ashford
In this episode of FailCraft, marketing executive, former award-winningjournalist, host of the Rethinking Communicationpodcast, and author of Can I Ask a…
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From Hustle to Healing: Escaping Burnout & Finding Breath - Veronique Ory
In this episode of FailCraft, intuitive movement guide, internationalretreat leader, and author of Shine On & Off the Mat,Veronique Ory, joins Ezekiel to…
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Stop Seeking External Approval: The Amusement Park of Life - Julie Hutton
In this episode of FailCraft, master teacher, transformational successcoach of nearly four decades, and private retreat leader, Julie Hutton, joinsEzekiel to…
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You Don’t Have a Sales Problem, You Have a Clarity Problem - Mark Gordon (Rebel CRO)
In this episode of FailCraft, revenue architect, founder of IntegratedGo-To-Market Solutions, and the "Rebel CRO," Mark Gordon, joinsEzekiel to reveal why most…
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Leaving VP at 50: The Courage to Walk Away & Redesign Your Life - Sunaina Mehta
In this episode of FailCraft, brand strategist, former VP Global Head ofInsights at HP, and founder of Beautiful Power Studio, Sunaina Mehta, joinsEzekiel to…
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Guerrilla Scholarship: Escaping Academia & Spotting Disinformation - Dr. Sheldon Greaves
In this episode of FailCraft, author, educator, and lifelong independentresearcher Dr. Sheldon Greaves joins Ezekiel to discuss forging a rigorousintellectual…
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Beyond Burnout: The Physics of Quantum Growth & Letting Go - Marla Ballard
In this episode of FailCraft, CEO of YU2SHINE and Director ofUnconquerable mE®, Marla Ballard, joins Ezekiel to unpack how high-performingleaders…
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The Illusion of Willpower: Ending Evening Binge Eating for Good - Nan Saysana
In this episode of FailCraft, certified life and weight loss coach,Havening Techniques® practitioner, and founder of the One Bite Done program,Nan Saysana…
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You Don’t Have to Hit Rock Bottom: Sobriety & True Emotional Freedom - Heather Simco
In this episode of FailCraft, life and business transformation coach,founder of Complete Concierge Solutions, and creator of the Sober Boss Babemovement…
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The Paradox of Persuasion: Why the Brain Is Not a Computer - Dr. JonRobert Tartaglione
In this episode of FailCraft, Cambridge-educated psychologist, behavioralscientist, and CEO of Influence 51, Dr. JonRobert Tartaglione, joins Ezekiel tounpack…
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Selling Everything to Live in an RV: Lessons in Radical Freedom - Dan Clouser
In this episode of FailCraft, author, speaker, and host of The Journey of My Mother's Son, Dan Clouser, joinsEzekiel to share what happens when you dismantle a…
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Why Brilliant People Can't Finish Things: ADHD & The Split Second - Adam Tilove
In this episode of FailCraft, former head of school, certified executivecoach, and founder of NeuroDiscipline, Adam Tilove, joins Ezekiel to unpack…
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Escaping the FOG: Healing from Toxic Relationships & Narcissism - Shannon Petrovich
In this episode of FailCraft, licensed clinical social worker, traumatherapist, and bestselling author of Out of the FOG Into the CLEAR, Shannon Petrovich…
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Empty Nest, New Identity: How to Master Your Midlife Reboot - Julie Waas
In this episode of FailCraft, practicing attorney of 39 years,international abstract artist, certified high-performance coach, and author of The Midlife…
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Reprogramming Your Subconscious for Rapid Business Growth - Dr. Joseph Drolshagen
In this episode of FailCraft, rapid growth specialist, executive coach,and creator of the SMT Method™ (Subconscious Monetization Technology™), Dr.Joseph…
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Escaping the Founder Bottleneck: How Executive Delegation Tripled Revenue - Anna Brambilla
In this episode of FailCraft, multi-company founder, executive delegationstrategist, and CEO of Virtually Aligned, Anna Brambilla, joins Ezekiel toshare how…
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Overcoming Bulimia, Breaking Perfectionism & Scaling Your Voice - Kimberly Spencer
In this episode of FailCraft, award-winning screenwriter, high-performancebusiness coach, founder of Crown Yourself®, and CEO of Communication Queens,Kimberly…
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Leaving Dentistry for Purpose: Breaking the Endless Learning Loop - Dr. Agi Keramidas
In this episode of FailCraft, mentor, coach, author, and host of theglobal top 1% Personal Development Mastery podcast, Dr. AgiKeramidas, joins Ezekiel to…
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Beyond Beets: Surviving the Crash, Red Spinach & Calming the Mind - Richard Perry
In this episode of FailCraft, entrepreneur, former Navy sonar technician,executive chef, and founder of Red Spinach Company, Richard Perry, joinsEzekiel to…
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Stop Hiding Behind Polished Speech: Voice, Breath & Presence - Sandra Bargman
In this episode of FailCraft, accomplished stage actor, ordainedinterfaith minister, and resident voice coach for MagicThread Media, SandraBargman, joins…
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Stop Predicting, Start Preparing: Uncertainty Intelligence - Dr. John Austin
In this episode of FailCraft, researcher, educator, Dean of the HonorsCollege at the University of New England, and author of Certain About Uncertainty, Dr…
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Surviving the First 18 Months: Sales Rejection & Car Wax Grit - Bryan Charleau
In this episode of FailCraft, 15-year sales veteran, mentor, and author ofPitching Sales!, Bryan Charleau, joins Ezekiel tounpack the brutal reality of the…
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Firefighter to Founder: The 10,000-Can Crisis & Building Delta Vine - Alex Baumeister
In this episode of FailCraft, former firefighter turned beverageentrepreneur Alex Baumeister joins Ezekiel to share the chaotic reality of launchingDelta Vine…
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Escaping the Entrepreneur’s Trap: Scaling Past the Founder Bottleneck - James Graham
In this episode of FailCraft, business growth coach and founder of ScalifyOS, James Graham, joins Ezekiel to reveal how founders of $1M–$20M businessescan…