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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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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & 2 Years of Overthinking: Podcasting for Solopreneurs - Anja Lordanić
In this episode of FailCraft, podcast mentor, strategist, and host of Say Yes to Podcasting, Anja Lordanić, joins Ezekiel toshare the unvarnished reality of…
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From Inferiority Complex to Fighter Pilot: Overcoming Toxic Cultures - Ron Cooper
In this episode of FailCraft, founder of The Cooper Culture, certifiedleadership consultant, and former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot Ron Cooper joinsEzekiel to…
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$60K in Debt as a Stockbroker: Personal Finance Is 90% Habits - Connor Tyson
In this episode of FailCraft, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®),22-year financial advisory veteran, and founder of Progress Solutions LLC,Connor Tyson…
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Bombing on Stage, Clean Comedy & Beating Depression - Danny Johnson
In this episode of FailCraft, veteran stand-up comedian, actor, and authorDanny Johnson joins Ezekiel to explore what it actually takes to survive thebrutal…
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Wild Rapids to Sunken Treasure: Writing Fiction from Real Adventure - Rick Glaze
In this episode of FailCraft, adventure novelist, songwriter, and sailorRick Glaze joins Ezekiel to share how surviving mistakes in the wild fuelsgripping…
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Escaping the Perfection Trap: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Career Masking - Virginia Hitch
In this episode of FailCraft, ICF accredited coach and 30-year veteran ofcorporate technology transformation Virginia Hitch joins Ezekiel to pull backthe…
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Grieving the Living: Death, Estrangement & Healing Without Forgetting - Chris Workman
In this episode of FailCraft, grief coach, podcaster, and advocate ChrisWorkman joins Ezekiel to explore the messy, unspoken realities of loss, familyrupture…
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Stop Abandoning Yourself: Escaping People-Pleasing & Healing Self-Worth - Christina Cloud
In this episode of FailCraft,self-worth coach, boudoir photographer, and founder of Cloud Cover Photography,Christina Cloud, joins Ezekiel to break down the…
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Why Knowing Isn’t Changing: The Post-Insight Plateau & Sunday Brain - Cecelia Baum Mandryk
In this episode of FailCraft, former petroleum geologist, counselor, andcertified yoga therapist Cecelia Baum Mandryk joins Ezekiel to tackle thedeeply…
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Escaping the "Golden Handcuffs": Imposter Syndrome & Performing Leadership - Rachel Bolton
In this episode of FailCraft, executive leadership expert, keynotespeaker, executive coach, and host of Rachel’s Leadership Lounge,Rachel Bolton, joins Ezekiel…
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Sobriety Isn't Healing: Heroin Addiction, Trauma & Rebuilding Identity - Chelzzz Henson
In this episode of FailCraft, hip-hop artist, Amazon bestselling author ofHeroin Heroine, and founder of the nonprofit RaceTowards Recovery, Chelzzz Henson…
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Violence Interruption to Boardroom Conflicts: Resolving Trauma & Ego - Michael T. Brown
In this episode of FailCraft, licensed professional counselor, principalof Brown's Leadership Consulting, and author of A Beautiful Challenge,Michael T. Brown…
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"You Have the Good Kind of Cancer": Surviving Medical Trauma & Rock Bottom - Alicia Baca Rush
In this episode of FailCraft, author, speaker, and resilient survivorAlicia Baca Rush joins Ezekiel to share the raw, unfiltered reality ofsurviving medical…
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People Buy Your Presence, Not Your Pitch: The Science of Reading the Room - Jake Stahl
In this episode of FailCraft, performance psychology authority, creator ofNeurostrategy, and CEO of Orchestraight, Jake Stahl, joins Ezekiel to revealwhy…
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Why Billion-Dollar Transformations Fail: Culture Is a Verb, Not a Poster - Jill Delgado
In this episode of FailCraft, global transformational practice leader,human systems architect, and author Jill Delgado joins Ezekiel to unpack whyenterprise…
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Doubt as a Doorway: Unlearning Creative Habits & Embodied Art - Alexandra Beller
In this episode of FailCraft, celebrated choreographer, theater director,educator, and author Alexandra Beller joins Ezekiel to pull back the curtain onthe…
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Bypassing the DTI Wall: DSCR Loans, $1B in Volume & Surviving Shifts - Philip Ganz
In this episode of FailCraft, 25-year mortgage lending veteran and founderof Next Wave Mortgage, Philip Ganz, joins Ezekiel to break down how real…
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Wall Street to Main Street: Creative Financing & Approaching $1B in Lending - Kevin Amolsch
In this episode of FailCraft, real estate investor, private money lender,and author of The 45-Day Investor, Kevin Amolsch, joins Ezekiel topull back the…
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Beyond the Job Title: Midlife Career Reinvention & Remote Work Isolation - Eric Dickmann
In this episode of FailCraft, marketing strategist, fractional CMO, andhost of The Virtual CMO and Beyond Expertise,Eric Dickmann, joins Ezekiel to confront…
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Frontlines of Hospice, Surviving Addiction & Writing to Heal - Nancy Jasin Ensley
In this episode of FailCraft, author, legal nurse consultant, formereducator, and hospice specialist Nancy Jasin Ensley joins Ezekiel to share apoignant…
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Managing $80B in Assets: The EDGE Framework & Risk vs Uncertainty - Sam Sivarajan
In this episode of FailCraft, behavioral scientist, former senior wealthmanagement executive, and author of The Uncertainty Edge,Sam Sivarajan, joins Ezekiel…
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Why AI Is Making Leaders Dumber: The THINK Protocol & Biology of Authority - Pav Lertjitbanjong
In this episode of FailCraft, decision scientist, former Fortune 500 Headof Strategic Analytics, and founder of the PAVNESS Unbreakable Leadership Lab,Pav…
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Fixing Broken Supply Chains: From Extractive Trade to Conscious Capitalism - Jean-Christian Rindoni
In this episode of FailCraft, international trade strategist, consciousgrowth advisor, and founder of Symbiosis Infinity Group (SIG), Jean-Christian…
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Why Joy Is the Missing Ingredient in High-Performance Leadership - Dr. Katie McIntyre
In this episode of FailCraft, leadership researcher, author, coach, andfounder and CEO of Joyful Leadership Academy, Dr. Katie McIntyre, joins Ezekielto…
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Why Technical Experts Fail at Sales: Pain Over Benefits & Advisory Psychology - Sean Weafer
In this episode of FailCraft, founder of SalesMentor.pro, qualifiedpsychotherapist, NLP master, and Hall of Fame professional speaker Sean Weaferjoins Ezekiel…
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Bypassing Broadway: Late Autism Diagnosis, D&D & Accessible Musical Audio Drama - Sair Kaufman
In this episode of FailCraft, award-winning musical theatre writer,performer, and creator Sair Kaufman joins Ezekiel to pull back the curtain onthe…
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Escaping Survival Mode: Trauma, Ironclad Boundaries & Building Wealth - Michelle Rogers
In this episode of FailCraft, real estate investor, founder of MagneticProperty Management, and author of The Resiliency Blueprint,Michelle Rogers, joins…
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Facing 6% Survival Odds: Stage 4 Cancer, Purpose & "Survivor's Gratitude" - Andy Nelson
In this episode of FailCraft, executive coach, musician, former Fortune 5corporate leader, and 10-year stage IV cancer survivor Andy Nelson joinsEzekiel to…
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The Hidden Emotional Toll of Dementia Care: Moving from Overwhelm to Clarity - Amy Shaw
In this episode of FailCraft, dementia clinician, educator, and founder ofBetter Dementia™, Amy Shaw, joins Ezekiel to explore the messy, unseenrealities of…
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Stop Copying Other People's Models: The 4W Strategic Identity Process - Joe Arnao
In this episode of FailCraft, alignment strategist, real estate veteran,and creator of the 4W Strategic Identity Process, Joe Arnao, joins Ezekiel toexplore…
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Escaping the Time-for-Money Trap: Scaling 14 Locations to Passive Wealth - Ian Noble
In this episode of FailCraft, small business veteran and real estateinvestor Ian Noble joins Ezekiel to expose the grueling reality behind…
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Why Success Won't Heal Anxiety: Psychosomatic Intelligence & Inner Coherence - Max Weigand
In this episode of FailCraft, positive psychologist, world-record-holdingendurance athlete, and creator of Psychosomatic Intelligence (PSQ), MaxWeigand, joins…
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Rewiring Your Brain After War, Abuse & Extreme Poverty - Tijana Tucić
In this episode of FailCraft, certified coach, Lean manager, and founderof the Set Priorities transformation program, Tijana Tucić,joins Ezekiel to share an…
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Stop Trying to "Bounce Back": The 5-Step Momentum Method to Rebuild Forward - Andrea Gash
In this episode of FailCraft, speaker, career coach, and author AndreaGash joins Ezekiel to dismantle one of the most toxic myths in personal growth:the idea…
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Escaping the Fear Trap: The Game of Ten & Why High Achievers Self-Sabotage - Steve Barton
In this episode of FailCraft, high-performance executive coach, author,and creator of The Game of Ten®, Steve Barton,joins Ezekiel to unpack why hitting…
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Plateauing at the 99%: The Final 1% Framework & Decision Fatigue - Dr. Lani Jones
In this episode of FailCraft, clinical psychologist, HR-certified advisor,and founder of HBL Advisory Group, Dr. Lani Jones, joins Ezekiel to unpack…
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What’s Really Behind a Man’s Anger: Breaking Generational Cycles - Mike Forrester
In this episode of FailCraft, men’s transformation coach, founder of theLiving Fearless coaching programs, and host of the Living Fearless Todaypodcast, Mike…
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Beyond "Adaptive" Classes: Building a Dance Studio for Autistic Artists - Amanda Trisdale
In this episode of FailCraft, Amanda Trisdale joins Ezekiel to reveal howtraditional arts education routinely fails neurodivergent youth—and how she andher…
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From Food Stamps to 2,400+ Stages: Overcoming Stage Fright & Speaking to Serve - Marianne Hickman
In this episode of FailCraft, international speaker, speaker trainer, andmentor Marianne Hickman joins Ezekiel to unpack the reality of public speaking,stage…
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The "Too Late" Fallacy: Escaping Abuse, Autism Late in Life & Starting Over - Nadine Ellis
In this episode of FailCraft, Australian poet, medical academic, andauthor of The Grey Between, Nadine Ellis, joins Ezekiel to sharehow she completely…
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Ditch the Golden Rule: The 7 Forms of Respect & The Rubber Band Rule - Dr. Julie Pham
In this episode of FailCraft, Cambridge-trained social scientist, CEO ofCuriosityBased, and Amazon best-selling author Dr. Julie Pham joins Ezekiel toexplain…
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Uncoupling Identity from the C-Suite: Overcoming the Success Trap - Alison Godfrey
In this episode of FailCraft, distinguished executive coach, UC BerkeleyHaas School of Business faculty member, and former CEO Alison Godfrey joinsEzekiel to…
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Beyond "I'm Sorry": Trauma-Informed Communication & Psychological Safety - Dr. Maiysha Clairborne
In this episode of FailCraft, integrative physician, leadership advisor,and founder of The Mind Re-Mapping Company, Dr. Maiysha Clairborne, MD, joinsEzekiel to…
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Fixing Broken Family Systems: Support Insured & Rebuilding After Divorce - Ronald Platt
In this episode of FailCraft, serial entrepreneur and family advocateRonald Platt joins Ezekiel to expose how traditional legal, insurance, andchild-welfare…
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Writing Through Trauma, Fighting MS & Real Author Marketing - S.R. Fabrico (Stacy Rowe)
Writing ThroughTrauma, Fighting MS & Real Author Marketing - S.R. Fabrico (Stacy Rowe)
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Untangling Identity from Productivity: Surviving Corporate Burnout - Nicole Johnson
In this episode of FailCraft, burnout coach, researcher, and founder of Drop More, Hold Less, Nicole Johnson, joins Ezekiel tobreak down why high achievers…
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From Pandemic Failure to Ultra-Premium Spirits: Building BRABO - Melina Mattos
In this episode of FailCraft, Melina Mattos joins Ezekiel to share how anunexpected crisis forced her to abandon executive security in Brazil and builda luxury…
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Slow Down Your Travels: The Art of Slow Looking & Cultural Connection - Giulia Bernardini
In this episode of FailCraft, art historian, actor, and founder ofWonderfeast, Giulia Bernardini, joins Ezekiel to explore why modern travelerstreat vacations…
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Why "Fine" Is a Trap: Overcoming Burnout & Leading Yourself - Tiffanie Janowitz
In this episode of FailCraft, high-performance mentor, entrepreneur, andresilient survivor Tiffanie Janowitz joins Ezekiel to discuss why settling fora life…
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Why Willpower Fails: Nervous System Regulation, Addiction & Sacred Grit - Jason Lyle
In this episode of FailCraft, former pastor, recovery mentor, and host of The Sacred Grit Podcast, Jason Lyle, joins Ezekiel toshare his deeply vulnerable…
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Dismantling the Invisible Straitjacket: Unconditioning the Mind & Escaping Conformity - Arnold Beekes
In this episode of FailCraft, executive coach, personal developmentexpert, and creator of Brain Athletes, Arnold Beekes, joins Ezekiel to uncoverhow subtle…
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Why Willpower Fails: Building Spiritual Capacity & Biblical Stewardship - Stephen Box
In this episode of FailCraft, Stephen Box joins Ezekiel to dismantle whyconventional self-improvement advice leaves ambitious Christian men exhausted,isolated…
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Beyond Climate Nihilism: Solastalgia, Critical Thinking & Local Action - Thomas Schueneman
In this episode of FailCraft, environmental writer, audio producer, andfounder of Global Warming Is Real, Thomas Schueneman, joinsEzekiel to break down how to…
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Ledgers, Lyrics & Mental Health: Why You Don’t Have to Pick Just One Lane - Reeya Banerjee
In this episode of FailCraft, Reeya joins Ezekiel to explore what happenswhen you refuse to force your identity into a single sensible box. With aVassar film…
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Dismantling the Tough Guy Script: Non-Harming Leadership & Emotional Courage - Trevor Stevenson
In this episode of FailCraft, Trevor joins Ezekiel to unpack why thetraditional stoic "tough guy" model is actively sabotaging modernorganizations, family…
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Why the Scales of Justice Are Tipped: Inside the Courtroom with a Former Prosecutor - James Porfido
In this episode of FailCraft, James Porfido joins Ezekiel to reveal thestark realities of the American criminal justice system from both sides of theaisle…
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Why Optimizing Broken Systems Fails: Universal Dignity & True North - Alex Kain
In this episode of FailCraft, Alex joins Ezekiel to explore what happenswhen business optimization collides with systemic societal failure. Afterfounding…
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Escape the Firefighting Trap: Upper Brain Leadership & The Pilot’s Dilemma - Walter Dusseldorp
In this episode of FailCraft, Walter joins Ezekiel to examine whyambitious managers hit career plateaus by constantly firefighting from theirprimitive lower…
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Why 99% of Marketing Fails: Killing the Client Avatar & Human-First Copy - Rachel Allen
In this episode of FailCraft, Rachel joins Ezekiel to debunk themisleading formulas that saturate modern marketing advice. Stranded nearly 20years ago in Hong…
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Trapped on Autopilot: Overcoming Quiet Burnout & Leading Yourself First - Carla Coates
In this episode of FailCraft, Carla joins Ezekiel to pull back the curtainon quiet executive burnout and explain why professional achievements do notguarantee…