by Alison B | Mar 24, 2026 | Show Notes
Summary In this bonus episode of the Best Fails podcast, host Alison Beckles sits down with occupational psychologist Christine Sutton to unpack failure, leadership, and the hidden pressures women face at the top. The conversation exposed the systemic inequalities...
by Alison B | Feb 24, 2026 | Show Notes
Summary In this episode of Best Fails, host Alison Beckles sits down with Gail Weithers, who opens up about the deeply personal and traumatic experience of losing her job during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gail recounts the shock of discovering she was among those...
by Alison B | Jan 27, 2026 | Show Notes
Summary In this episode of Best Fails, Alison Beckles sits down with JK McQuinn for a deeply honest conversation about failure, resilience, and the lifelong work of personal growth. Together, they explore the power of embracing imperfection and the wisdom we can draw...
by Alison B | Dec 23, 2025 | Show Notes
Summary In this episode of Best Fails, host Alison Beckles sits down with Avelyn Christie for a candid and deeply human conversation about a failure in progress. Avelyn discusses her vision for an organization aimed at empowering young girls inspired by Kintsugi, a...
by Alison B | Nov 25, 2025 | Show Notes
Summary In this episode, I sit down with Davina Layne, a certified hospitality trainer and consultant, for a conversation about personal growth, emotional intelligence, and personal leadership. Davina reflects on how operating from a mindset of scarcity slowly caused...
by Alison B | Oct 28, 2025 | Show Notes
Summary In this episode of Best Fails, I’m joined by Sarah Kalmeta—better known as Sarah “The Pivoter”—who shares her powerful journey of growth, resilience, and reinvention. She shares the lessons from her first marriage, how she navigated the pressures of...
by Alison B | Sep 23, 2025 | Show Notes
Summary In this episode of Best Fails, Alison Beckles sits down with Christina Hahrwell to unpack the layered themes of purpose, authenticity, and failure. Together, they examine how societal expectations and personal histories shape our identities—and the masks we...
by Alison B | Apr 14, 2025 | Show Notes
Summary In this episode of Best Fails, host Alison Beckles engages with Sean Ifill, who shares his journey from employee to entrepreneur, highlighting the mindset shifts required for success. They discuss the cultural perceptions of failure, and the lessons learned...
by Alison B | Apr 14, 2025 | Show Notes
Summary In this episode of the Best Fails podcast, host Alison Beckles speaks with Kate Dean about her journey through failure, particularly in the context of education and neurodiversity. Kate shares her story of pursuing a career in law, facing setbacks, and...
by Alison B | Apr 14, 2025 | Show Notes
Summary In this episode of Best Fails, host Alison Beckles engages with John Yarde, a Barbadian pastor and musician, who shared about the repercussions of a decision he made. John discusses the challenges of navigating the expectations of others while staying true to...
