In this episode of Best Fails, Alison Beckles sitsdown 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 learn to wear.

Christina opens up about her journey of wrestling withpurpose and learning to honor the richness of her background. Her lived experiences have gifted her a unique ability to forge connections in places others might overlook. She reflects on how the masks she once wore contributedto moments of failure, and the challenge of navigating relationships now that those masks are gone.

Throughout the conversation, Christina reframes failure asvaluable data for growth. She speaks to the power of supportive relationships, the necessity of self-care, and the power of patience in the pursuit of purpose. Her message is clear: growth is personal, nonlinear, and never servedby comparison.

In this episode of Best Fails, host Alison Beckles engages with Sean Ifill, who shares his journey from employee toentrepreneur, highlighting the mindset shifts required for success. They discuss the cultural perceptions of failure, and the lessons learned from Sean's startup experience, including the importance of changing your perspectiveto match your new role, building a team, being a bit flexible with your vision. Sean emphasises the need to give yourself space to mourn the failure and to find motivation by focusing on fulfilling your immediate needs. He ends by offeringvaluable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs- “don't be afraid to ask questions.”

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 ultimately finding her passion in advocacy and support for others. She reflected on the impact of herneurodivergence on her educational journey and on the challenges faced by neurodiverse individuals on a whole as they navigate an educational system that is built on a deficit model rather than on a person’s innate strengths. Theydiscuss the importance of support systems, the need for educational institutions to adapt to diverse learning styles, and the significance of pursuing one's passions despite setbacks. The conversation emphasizes resilience, self-discovery, and the value of community in navigating life'schallenges.

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 his values and beliefs. The conversation delves into the importance of support systems, self-reflection, resilience, and focusing on purpose in themidst of adversity. John also offers listeners valuable advice when facing tough decisions about their careers and personal lives.

In this episode of the Best Fails podcast, host Alison Beckles engages in a heartfelt conversation with Joanne Price about her experiences with failure and the lessons learned along the way. Joanne reflects on how she learnt to respondto failure, emphasizing the importance of resilience, job crafting, and the support of mentors. The discussion highlights how even seemingly small failures can lead to profound self-discovery and growth, and encourages listeners to embrace their own failures as opportunities for learning and development.

In this episode of the Best Fails podcast, host Alison Beckles speaks with James Hardie, a former military pilot whose career was transformed by failure. The conversation delves into themes of resilience, identity, and the importance ofsupport systems in overcoming failure. James emphasises the need to plan for potential failures and to learn from both personal and others' mistakes, ultimately framing failure as a critical part of personal growth and success.

In this episode of Best Fails, Lynda Richards shares her

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How do we pivot, when we are not meeting the milestones we set for ourselves? In this week's episode of Best Fails, Lynda shared her experience of struggling with feelings of failure because her life wasn't meeting her expectations.

Check out the full episode on Tuesday 04th February, 2025.