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...
