The Successful Failure: Recent Episodes
Gigi Peterkin
We love to talk about our successes online. I think the stories of the failures behind those successes are not only more interesting, they're also more valuable. On The Successful Failure, I talk with accomplished guests as they open up about the failures that led them to the successes they are known for.
In this BONUS episode, I explore how Brands behave online, and the push towards seeing Brands as Human vs. the expectation that they show Humanity with their fans.
It was a blast to sit down with Voice Actor George Washington III. From national commercials, to animated series, emcee, narration, and more, George has stepped into the booth countless times over the last 17 years. Also a former chorus member and feature performer with Opera Carolina, George is no stranger to the world of performance. So really, what could go wrong?
In this episode, my son Luke joins me for a discussion about failure from the perspective of a teenager.
In another rare episode without a guest, I talk about the failure of fear. From Fight or Flight to Fear Paralysis, fear can alter our physiology and affect how we move in the world. How does fear shape our failures?
Katrin McMillan is a force to be reckoned with. The Founder & CEO of Project Hello World (formerly Project for All), Katrin created an organization to provide education to children in impoverished areas of the world. This astounding feat did not happen without some failures, and Katrin talks to us about the journey.
Season 2 of the Successful Failure Podcast is here! This time I’m here with a solo episode, reflecting on the changes I've faced, the failures I've experienced, and how everything has shaped events of the last year.
In this episode I'm joined by athlete, mental health advocate, author & speaker Breifne Earley. We have an open discussion about his journey from contemplating suicide to cycling through 27 countries in 6 continents, traveling more than 29,000 kilometers over 490 days, literally cycling through failures to succeed in competing in a global cycling race.
It was so much fun to talk with Tech Evangelist Chris Bledsoe. Among his many achievements Chris led the development of the original 2008 Apple App Store, and continues to be a Tech Executive on the leading edge. His work focuses on business development and app creation. Chris also gives back to his community as a Head Coach for e-Soccer, a soccer camp & experience for children with exceptional needs. Chris tells us how failure shaped his many successes in business and life.
Ep 4 with a man of many faces, C.C. Chapman. I love talking to C.C.! He's a writer, educator, photographer, OG Dad blogger... dude's a lot of things to a lot of people. You may know C.C. from his books: including Amazing Things Will Happen, Content Rules or 101 Steps to Making Video Like a Pro.
I'm thrilled to welcome William Gallagher to this episode. William is a writer and dramatist. He writes Doctor Who audio dramas, stage plays and has an extensive journalism background. He's written for The Independent and the Los Angeles Times, he's been a columnist for BBC Ceefax, BBC News Online and wrote Radio Times's On This Day television history column. William has voiced the BBC Good Food website and been an entertainment reporter for BBC local radio as well as being interviewed on BBC Radio and BBC Breakfast.
Ep 2 with Performance Coach and CEO of Point A to Point B Transitions, Catherine Altman Morgan. Catherine’s programs work to help clients create clarity and confidence. This is a woman who know about moving people past failure to get to the successes that lie ahead!
I'm thrilled to kick off the Successful Failure Podcast with my first guest, Marc Pitman. Marc is an Author, International Coach, and Fundraising Trainer. His book ASK WITHOUT FEAR is available on Amazon and has been translated into Dutch, Polish, Spanish, and Chinese.