What happens whenasking the simple question "Why?" becomes an act of rebellion in yourown country?

Tony El is an author, historian, and the creator ofthe Project Third-Eye Opened podcast. He believes thatsociety is suffering from a massive failure of knowledge and a loss of criticalthinking. Refusing to accept the mainstream narrative, Tony argues that thetrue history of America—and specifically Black Americans—has beensystematically erased from the educational system.

In this episode of FailCraft, Tony joins Ezekiel to challenge the scriptof modern culture. He explains why the concept of "equality ofoutcome" is a literal impossibility, why he completely rejects the labelof "African-American", and how the shift of the educational systemunder Woodrow Wilson changed the trajectory of the nation.

In this episode of FailCraft,you’ll discover:

·        TheDeath of Curiosity: When society lost thepermission to ask questions and how the federalization of education contributedto the decline of critical thinking.

·        TheMyth of Equality: Why even"identical" twins prove that true equality of outcome is a biologicaland intellectual impossibility.

·        Rejectingthe "African-American" Label: Why Tony argues this term is factually incorrect and distancesBlack Americans from their true roots.

·        TheErased History: The hidden lineage ofBlack American royalty, inventors, and pioneers that modern textbooks refuse toteach.

·        CulturalSuicide: Tony’s perspective onthe organized efforts to dismantle national and Christian identities acrossWestern civilizations.

·        TheAntidote to Chaos: The single mostimportant question you need to ask yourself if you want to stop feelinghelpless and start making a change.

This episode is foranyone who loves real history, values critical thinking, and isn't afraid toquestion the popular narratives of today.

Connect With Tony El:

·        Website& Podcast: https://projectthirdiopened.com/

·        SocialMedia: Search for Project Third-Eye Opened on YouTube, Spotify, andRumble.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction:Tony El & The War on Truth

01:54 When AmericaLost the Permission to Ask "Why"

05:40 The Myth of Equality(The Identical Twins Analogy)

08:48 Why the Label"African-American" is Factually Incorrect

12:13 Erased History:Discovering the True Origins of Black America

14:43 The Antidote toChaos: What Can You Do Right Now?

17:50 How to Connectwith Tony El & Project Third-Eye Opened

What do you do whenyou have a mortgage, a new baby, and the secure corporate job you relied onvanishes overnight?

Nandita Brahmbhatt spent 12 years thriving in pharmaceuticalsales until a sudden company-wide redundancy pulled the rug out from under her.Terrified by the loss of control, she vowed never to let a boss hold herfinancial future hostage again. She leaped into entrepreneurship, only todiscover a harsh reality: she had accidentally become the hardest-working,lowest-paid employee of her own business. Fast forward to today, Nandita is acertified business coach who helps overwhelmed founders escape the hustle trapand scale their businesses sustainably.

In this episode of FailCraft, Nandita joins Ezekiel to share theunglamorous truth about small business ownership. She breaks down the crushing shameof a failed launch event, explains why you absolutely should copy your most successful competitors, andreveals her 5-part T.E.R.M.S. framework for taking your life back from yourbusiness.

In this episode of FailCraft,you’ll discover:

·        FiredWith a Baby: The terrifying hotelmeeting that ended Nandita’s corporate career and forced her intoentrepreneurship.

·        TheEntrepreneur's Trap: Why so many foundersleave a 9-to-5 only to end up working 24/7 without paying themselves.

·        TheOpen Day Disaster: How a massivepromotional failure forced Nandita to confront her perfectionism and fear offailure.

·        ThePower of Copying: Why unlearning theschool rule of "don't copy" is the fastest way to accelerate yourbusiness growth.

·        TheT.E.R.M.S. Framework: How to map out yourideal Time, Energy, Roles, Money, and Sanity to ensure your business servesyour life.

·        RedefiningSuccess: Why true wealth isgetting the spark back in your eye and actually enjoying the business youbuilt.

This episode is alifeline for stressed-out founders, freelancers, and anyone who feels liketheir business is running them, rather than the other way around.

Connect With NanditaBrahmbhatt:

·        Website: https://esf.global/

·        Booka Free Call: esf.global/get-in-touch

·        SocialMedia: Connect with NanditaBrahmbhatt on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook!

Support the Show:

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5. Chapters:

01:13 Introduction:Nandita Brahmbhatt

02:32 Fired With aBaby: The Day I Lost My Corporate Job

05:33 The Hustle Trap:Becoming the Worst Boss to Yourself

08:36 The Open DayDisaster & The Shame of Failure

11:23 Why You ShouldCopy Successful Competitors

14:12 Teaching theNext Generation to Fail

15:34 The T.E.R.M.S.Framework: Time, Energy, Roles, Money, Sanity

20:23 Nandita'sDefinition of True Success

24:04 How to Connectand Reclaim Your Freedom

What do you do whenthe wild, unregulated industry that gave you your identity suddenly goescorporate? You pick up a camera and start completely over.

Jeremy Norrie has lived multiple lifetimes. From working inthe trenches of the early MMA scene as a journalist to growing award-winningproducts in the "Wild West" era of the cannabis industry, Jeremylived a fast-paced, high-risk lifestyle. When cannabis legalization forced himout of the gray area and stripped away his identity, he pivoted intodocumentary filmmaking. Today, he produces and directs serious films forplatforms like Amazon and Tubi about the subjects mainstream science mocks—likeBigfoot, UFOs, and the afterlife.

In this episode of FailCraft, Jeremy joins Ezekiel to discuss the chaos ofreinventing yourself when your career disappears. He explains what martial artstaught him about killing the ego, why he treats controversial topics likemindfulness and aliens with the same journalistic respect, and how facingintense, terrifying experiences taught him to conquer his daily anxiety.

In this episode of FailCraft,you’ll discover:

·        TheGray Area: What it was reallylike operating in the unregulated cannabis industry, and the identity crisisthat followed when it all went corporate.

·        SpottingLiars: How survivingchildhood bullying and predators gave Jeremy a unique radar for truth as adocumentary interviewer.

·        TheMMA Ego Check: What the brutalreality of tapping out in martial arts teaches us about resilience and facingfailure in the real world.

·        Championingthe Underdog: Why Jeremy treatsfringe topics like Bigfoot and UFOs with serious journalistic integrity.

·        Psychedelics& Embarrassment: How survivingterrifying, out-of-body experiences taught Jeremy to stop fearing socialembarrassment and anxiety.

·        The3-Year Career: Why true success inthe modern era requires constantly shedding your old self and adapting to theunknown.

This episode is foroutsiders, creatives, and anyone navigating a massive life pivot after losingtheir professional identity.

Connect With Jeremy Norrie:

·        Website: https://www.theskyisland.com/ (Watch all his films for free!)

·        IMDb: IMDb.me/JeremyNorrie

·        SocialMedia: Links available onhis website.

Support the Show:

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Chapters:

01:16 Introduction:Jeremy Norrie & The Wild Ride

02:01 Losing anIdentity in the Cannabis Industry

04:14 SurvivingBullying & Spotting the Truth

05:49 What MMA TeachesYou About the Ego

07:46 Bigfoot, Aliens,& Defending Underdog Ideas

09:41 Dealing withAnxiety (It's a Feature, Not a Bug)

11:47 Psychedelics,Embarrassment, and Owning Your Weirdness

13:52 Jeremy'sDefinition of True Success

15:11 Where to WatchJeremy's Films for Free

What happens when thesystem designed to protect a nation becomes a toxic, pressure-cookerenvironment that breaks the very sailors operating it?

Mr. Whiskey is a U.S. Navy veteran, speaker, and thefounder of Couple O' Nukes. Trained to operate nuclear reactors onan aircraft carrier, he found himself trapped in a command climate thateventually made national headlines for record-setting suicide rates. Survivingstructural failure in the military and an early childhood marked by addiction,domestic violence, and religious trauma, Mr. Whiskey refused to stay silent.Today, he runs a massive self-improvement media network aimed at pulling peopleout of their darkest spaces.

In this episode of FailCraft, Mr. Whiskey joins Ezekiel to discuss themental health crisis plaguing modern service members and the youngergeneration. He exposes the extreme danger of masking suicidal ideation behind a"happy" facade, how familial pride keeps people trapped inenvironments that are killing them, and why Gen Z is experiencing anunprecedented identity crisis fueled by automated screens and customized AIrelationships.

In this episode of FailCraft,you’ll discover:

·        TheSilent Ship: The chilling realityof serving on an aircraft carrier that lost three sailors to suicide in asingle week.

·        TheShame of Quitting: Why walking away froman environment that doesn't fit you is a sign of mental strength, not failure.

·        TheCustomized World: How iPads,Photoshopped media, and tailored AI interactions are robbing Gen Z of essentialhuman conflict skills.

·        FromNukes to Self-Improvement:The accidental journey behind building the Couple O' Nukespodcast hub.

·        NavigatingToxic Bosses: A strategic,court-ready playbook for keeping records and surviving a hostile workenvironment.

·        SpiroSpero: A powerful, ancientphrase to instantly ground yourself when you feel like you are drowning inaddiction or despair.

This episode is a raw,necessary discussion for veterans, first responders, parents raising Gen Z, andanyone struggling to find a purpose that outweighs their current pain.

Connect With Mr. Whiskey:

·        Website& Podcast: https://www.coupleonukes.com/

·        SocialMedia: @CoupleONukes onInstagram, YouTube, and Facebook

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5. Chapters:

01:11 Introduction:Mr. Whiskey & Surviving Broken Systems

01:47 Inside theHangar Bay: Facing the Record-Setting Suicide Rates

04:10 The Pride Trap:Deciding to Leave vs. Failing

06:35 The Gen ZCrisis: iPads, Isolation, and Photo Workarounds

08:56 The Danger of AICustomization and Losing Conflict Skills

10:40 Building theCouple O' Nukes Podcast Hub

12:43 GatheringEvidence: How to Outlast a Toxic Command Climate

15:56 Spiro Spero: TheEmergency Script to Stop a Mental Spiral

17:50 Mr. Whiskey'sTrue Definition of Success: Diakonos

20:50 How to Access FreeRecovery & Mental Health Resources

What happens when youcheck every single box of traditional success—the six-figure career, thefamily, the community accolades—but privately, you are drowning in alcoholismand a brutal inner critic?

Paul Flood is a transformational guide and the founderof The Optimistic Heart. He spent decades matching hisdegree in Organizational Behavior with high-profile corporate sales andmarketing roles. But behind the boardroom facade, a quiet storm was brewing.The floor eventually fell out, costing him his business, his home, and hisidentity—forcing him to take a minimum-wage job just to turn the electricityback on.

In this episode of FailCraft, Paul joins Ezekiel to discuss thedisorienting reality of hitting rock bottom in midlife. He opens up about thechilling morning his wife begged him to simply be alive when she got home fromwork, why checking off life's societal boxes often leads to a profound emptyfeeling at age 40, and the exact linguistic shifts you can make today to permanentlysilence your inner critic.

In this episode of FailCraft,you’ll discover:

·        TheDark Night of the Soul:The sobering reflection in the mirror that forced a community leader to admithis life was completely out of control.

·        TheInterventions of Angels:How the unconditional love of family and the raw vulnerability of AA meetingskickstarted a permanent recovery.

·        Boardroomto Minimum Wage: Rebuilding a lifefrom the ground up and finding invaluable life lessons in a humblingprofessional demotion.

·        The40-Year-Old Void: Why humanconditioning causes us to wear a mask from adolescence, resulting in chronicmidlife emptiness.

·        WordTraps: How the phrases"I am" and "should" subconsciously define your limitationsand trap you in self-judgment.

·        TheUnlimited Narrative: One powerful sentenceto say to yourself if you are currently feeling trapped or alone in a lifestyleyou worked hard to build.

This episode is apowerful roadmap for high-achieving professionals, founders, and anyonenavigating a midlife transition or a secret battle with burnout and addiction.

Connect With Paul Flood:

·        Website: optimisticheart.com

·        Podcast-ExclusiveFreebie: optimisticheart.com/podcast (Download his guide tosilencing the inner critic!)

·        FacebookGroup: Search Optimistic Hearts on Facebook.

Support the Show:

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5. Chapters:

01:18 Introduction:Paul Flood & The Optimistic Heart

02:13 The Crisis:"Please Be Alive When I Get Home"

03:37 The Walk:Admitting Addiction and Bearing My Wounds

05:54 From Six Figuresto Minimum Wage: Selling Cars to Rebuild

09:47 Reconnectingwith a Greater Force (The Missing Piece)

12:05 Checked All theBoxes: Why Midlife Feels So Empty

16:38 Silencing theInner Critic: The Danger of the Words "I Am" and "Should"

20:14 RedefiningSuccess: Joy, Contribution, and Inner Peace

20:56 A Message forthe Person Feeling Completely Alone Right Now

22:27 How to Connect & Begin Your Transformation Quest

What happens when you spend 40 years mastering a craft, only to start entirely from scratch in a completely different field?

Kirk Voclain spent four decades as a master photographer in South Louisiana, capturing high school seniors, real estate, and commercial work. After surviving the death of film and building a highly successful business, Kirk decided to become a rookie again. He recently debuted his spy thriller Double Exposure and the western romance series Spyker Ranch.

In this episode of FailCraft, Kirk joins Ezekiel to talk about the massive ego check required to be a beginner again. He shares the airport security mishap that sparked his novel, why he charged $99 for his first wedding and the profound pricing lesson that changed his business, and why true success isn't about the money, but about the impact of your work.

In this episode of FailCraft, you’ll discover:

* The Airport Mishap: How a tripod mistaken for a gun planted the seed for a spy thriller.

* The Ego Check: How to handle brutal editorial feedback after decades of being the absolute expert in your field.

* The Pricing Mistake: Why Kirk charged $99 for his first wedding, and the advice that led him to charge $6,000.

* Do It Scared: Why aspiring creatives need to stop hiding their work and just put themselves out there.

* True Success: Why earning $3 on an Amazon book sale feels just as fulfilling as an $800 photography gig.

This episode is for artists, entrepreneurs, and anyone terrified of starting over or putting their work into the world.

Connect With Kirk Voclain:

* Photography Website: https://kvphoto.com

* Author Website: https://kirkvoclain.com

* Books: Double Exposure, Boots and Stilettos, Dust and Inheritance (Available on Amazon)

Support the Show:

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Chapters:

01:18 Introduction: Kirk Voclain

01:58 The Airport Security Story Behind "Double Exposure"

05:36 The Ego Check: Going from Master Photographer to Rookie Writer

09:50 The $99 Mistake and How to Charge What You're Worth

12:31 Why You Have to Put Yourself Out There

14:12 Redefining Success: Why It's Not About the Money

18:05 How to Connect with Kirk Voclain

What happens when you spend 20 years building a digital agency, only for an expert valuer to tell you your business is practically worthless because AI is taking over your entire industry?

Wes Towers is the founder of Uplift 360, a digital agency that helps builders and tradespeople dominate online. After facing a brutal, eye-opening business valuation that flagged AI as an existential threat to his business model, Wes had to completely dismantle his top-down leadership style. By learning to step back, ditch corporate jargon, and unlock the collaborative expertise of his team, he turned a crisis into his most profitable year ever.

In this episode of FailCraft, Wes joins Ezekiel to share hard-won, field-tested tactics from the trenches. He opens up about the costly mistake of taking a massive project for the wrong reasons, how to train AI to write copy that actually sounds human and authentic, and the exact software framework a founder needs to build real equity that scales without them.

In this episode of FailCraft, you’ll discover:

* The Reality Check: The disorienting moment an outside valuer told Wes his business model was fundamentally at risk due to automated tech.

* The Shift in Leadership: Moving away from a solo-freelancer mentality to aggressively trust the brilliance of a collaborative team.

* No Room for Fluff: Why marketing to construction and tradespeople requires a 100% "zero-BS" detector approach.

* The Average Total Trap: Why standard ChatGPT output is just a lazy regurgitation of old data, and how to inject your true brand voice into large language models.

* The Dating App Disaster: An expensive, painful early-career lesson about trying to use a complex client project to retain a bored developer.

* Building a Value-Driven Machine: The specific project management system required to break an 80-hour work week and build an automated business.

This episode is a masterclass for digital agency owners, founder-led businesses, tradespeople, and any entrepreneur feeling threatened by the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence.

Connect With Wes Towers:

* Website: https://uplift360.com.au/ (Check out the blog for free website optimization prompts!)

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/westowers/

* Podcast: Built. Trusted. Chosen.

Support the Show:

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Chapters:

01:10 Introduction: Wes Towers & Uplift 360

01:58 The Brutal Valuation: When an Outsider Rewrites Your Story

04:11 Breaking Top-Down Management: Learning to Listen to Your Team

06:35 Marketing to Builders & Trades: Stripping Away the Jargon

08:05 Search Everywhere Optimization: Making AI Choose Your Brand

10:15 The Dating Website Disaster: Learning Lessons the Hard Way

13:01 Why I'm Completely Unemployable After 20 Years of Freedom

14:31 Escaping the 80-Hour Work Week: Documenting Standard Operating Procedures

16:02 Redefining Success: Mentoring the Next Generation for the AI Age

18:07 How to Connect with Wes & Optimize Your Site

What do you do when your marriage is falling apart, but your spouse absolutely refuses to go to therapy?

Veronica Nabizadeh is a divorce attorney, mediator, and the author of Don’t Throw in the Towel Yet! Known as "The Battle-Weary Wife Whisperer," Veronica has seen exactly how ugly and expensive the legal end of a marriage gets. But her greatest lesson didn't come from a courtroom—it came from her four-year-old daughter begging her to stop arguing with her husband. When her husband refused marriage counseling, Veronica decided to take radical responsibility and heal her 25-year marriage entirely on her own.

In this episode of FailCraft, Veronica joins Ezekiel to discuss the brutal reality of self-abandonment and how women unknowingly outsource their happiness to their partners. She reveals her signature "Stop, Drop, and Roll" de-escalation technique, explains how to change a toxic dynamic by yourself, and breaks down the 7 Relationship Saboteurs that destroy our communication.

In this episode of FailCraft, you’ll discover:

* The 4-Year-Old's Plea: The heartbreaking moment that forced a divorce attorney to fix her own toxic home environment.

* When He Won't Go to Therapy: How Veronica used the fear of a broken legal system as leverage to do the personal development work alone.

* The Trap of Self-Abandonment: Why expecting your partner to fulfill your self-care needs is actually a subconscious form of manipulation.

* Stop, Drop, and Roll, Baby!®: The exact physical and mental steps to take when a marital argument catches "on fire".

* The 7 Relationship Saboteurs: How to recognize when your partner's "pain body" is speaking so you stop taking their anger personally.

* Protecting Your Peace: The first small step a battle-weary wife can take while sitting in her driveway dreading going inside.

This episode is for anyone feeling stuck in a painful marriage, wondering if they should stay or go, and looking for clarity before making a life-altering decision.

Connect With Veronica Nabizadeh:

* Website & Free Resources: https://marriagerelationshiprestart.com/

* Sneak Peek of Her Book: marriagerelationshiprestart.com/book

Support the Show:

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* Share this episode if it resonated!

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Chapters:

01:14 Introduction: Veronica Nabizadeh & The Battle-Weary Wife Whisperer

02:01 The Breaking Point: "Mommy, Please Make the Arguing Stop"

05:07 The High Cost of Divorce & When He Refuses Therapy

08:37 The Danger of Self-Abandonment in Marriage

11:09 How One Person Can Change the Marriage Dynamic Alone

15:15 The 7 Relationship Saboteurs (Don't Take it Personally)

20:14 Veronica's Definition of True Success

21:41 How to Connect and Get Free Relationship Resources

What do you do when your resume looks like a random series of accidents, career gaps, and failed pivots instead of a strategic plan?

Siena Dean is a talent development expert who specializes in the exact problem we've all faced: the resume that just doesn't make sense. As the Senior Engagement Manager at Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT), Siena has helped over 500 diverse professionals navigate non-linear careers and turn their "messy middle" into their greatest selling point.

In this episode of FailCraft, Siena joins Ezekiel to explain why the straight, corporate path is often the wrong one. She shares how to flip the script on interview anxiety by researching your interviewer, how to balance the need for a paycheck with the desire for purpose, and how to reframe the "Jack of all Trades" imposter syndrome into an undeniable superpower.

In this episode of FailCraft, you’ll discover:

* The AI Advantage: Why standard, linear resumes are losing value in the age of AI, and why companies are actively seeking the "messy middle".

* Interviewing the Interviewer: How to overcome the anxiety of a resume gap by finding common ground with the person sitting across the table.

* Purpose vs. Paycheck: The "Yes, And" framework for securing the bag while fulfilling your purpose outside of your 9-to-5.

* The Parenting Pivot: How raising humans gave Siena the ultimate confidence to stop hiding the non-corporate parts of her story.

* The Generalist Superpower: How to stop apologizing for being a "Jack of all Trades" by isolating your top two standout skills.

* Embracing the Zigzag: The very first sentence you need to write down today to start owning your unique career narrative.

This episode is for anyone who feels like an imposter, is struggling to explain an employment gap, or is trying to pivot into an entirely new industry.

Connect With Siena Dean:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siena-dean/ (Reach out and connect!)

* Organization: Learn more about her work at Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT).

Support the Show:

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Chapters:

01:14 Introduction: Siena Dean & The Non-Linear Career

01:59 Stop Apologizing for the "Messy Middle"

03:44 Overcoming Resume Gap Anxiety (Interview Your Interviewer)

06:31 Purpose vs. Paycheck: How to Balance Survival with Passion

08:29 How Motherhood Brought Confidence to Siena's Story

10:22 The Generalist Superpower: Reframing the "Jack of All Trades"

13:53 How to Start Owning Your Zigzag Career Narrative Today

14:49 Siena's Definition of True Success: Finding Happiness at Work

15:57 How to Connect with Siena and MLT

What happens when you spend your entire life mistaking compliance for kindness and silence for respect?

Amy Lou Jenkins is an award-winning author, nurse, and educator who spent decades contained by the cultural scripts in her head. Raised in a volatile household where silence was a survival mechanism, she eventually realized that staying quiet wasn't protecting her—it was erasing her. At age 40, she hit a breaking point in her nursing career, walked away from the C-suite, and finally honored her lifelong calling to be a writer.

In this episode of FailCraft, Amy Lou joins Ezekiel to discuss the "Alchemy of Sass" and why being "too much" is often exactly what the world needs. She shares the harrowing story of how "sass" saved her from a childhood abduction, why nature is the perfect mirror for authenticity, and how to have a plan for those difficult holiday dinner table conversations.

In this episode of FailCraft, you’ll discover:

* The Compliance Trap: Why we mistake being quiet for being "good" and how that limits our potential.

* Nature's Lesson: Why the natural world never asks for permission to rise and what we can learn from it.

* The Career Pivot at 40: The moment Amy Lou chose her calling over a stable but soul-crushing executive role.

* Sass as a Survival Skill: A real-life account of using quick thinking and a "sassy" voice to escape a life-threatening situation.

* The "F-Word" Reclaimed: A candid discussion on feminism, faith, and the misinterpretation of traditional roles.

* Poverty and Pride: Surviving on welfare while pursuing an education and how to build a path out.

* The "Alignment" Definition of Success: Moving from external validation to living by your chosen values.

This episode is for anyone who feels they’ve been "edited down" by society and is ready to stop whispering and start living out loud.

Connect With Amy Lou Jenkins:

* Free Book Download: https://amyloujenkins.com/belong/ (Get a free copy of Every Natural Fact)

* Website: https://amyloujenkins.com/

* Book: The Alchemy of Sass

Support the Show:

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Chapters:

00:00 Hook: Nature Doesn't Apologize

01:08 Introduction: Amy Lou Jenkins & The Alchemy of Sass

02:01 Mistaking Compliance for Kindness

03:30 Walking in Nature with My Son: Turning Down the Noise

06:29 Quitting the C-Suite: Choosing Writing over Nursing

09:11 Survival Mode: How Sass Saved My Life

11:33 Reclaiming Faith and the Truth About Equality

15:01 Navigating Poverty: Voice as a Resource

17:09 The Dinner Table Plan: How to Not Be Silenced

19:08 Success Defined: Alignment and Purpose

21:03 How to Get Your Free Book & Join LitFriends