I Failed...

I Failed...

By Shay RuffEducationSelf-Improvement
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I Failed... episodes

  • I Failed at... Dating and Marriage

    JUST GIVE UP!


    And sometimes... life can make you feel that way. Here's the thing, you're not meant to be alone and there is someone there for you. And yes... DATING IS HARD but you can't give up.

    Today's guest tells us why she didn't give up and how she overcame the "blues" of dating and marriage.

    Featured Guest

    Tasha T. Huston is an Editor-In-Chief, Author, and Sociologist who hails from New Orleans, Louisiana. She is also a bakery entrepreneur comforting her community through baked goodness. Connect with her @tthuston on Instagram.

    1 hr 33 min
  • I Failed... at Maintaining My Self-Esteem

    YOU AREN'T THE GREATEST!

    Yeah... the lie detector test determined that THAT'S A LIE! Listen, it's okay if you don't feel great every day but it shouldn't stop you from loving yourself. Most of us have had to rebuild our self-esteem over and over again just to remind ourselves of who we are.

    Today's guest gives us an inside look at her journey to better self-esteem maintenance.

    Featured Guest
    Tonya Cash is a Creative Writer and Minister who hails from Detroit, Michigan. As an advocate for truth, she lives her life ensuring that people understand who they are and why they are. Connect with her on Facebook @tonyacash.

    1 hr 23 min
  • I Failed at... Forgiving People

    (DISCLAIMER: THIS ONE IS INTENSE WITH HEAVY CONTENT)

    STAND YOUR GROUND & KEEP YOUR GRUDGE!

    You know... that's not a good idea. Holding a grudge or constantly replaying the moment that someone took your kindness for weakness is exhausting. Forgiveness is a true character builder but it also releases the stress of holding onto something that hurts.

    Today's guests share some very vulnerable and intense stories of how they are working on forgiveness.

    Featured Guests
    Chris Ford is a serial entrepreneur that hails from Washington, D.C. He is an innovator and mentor to many all while being a father and devoted husband. Connect with him on Instagram @misterford.

    DK Mannie is a musician and lyricist from New Orleans, Louisiana. He embarked on his love for music at the age of 8 by playing the violin. Since then, he has been surrounded by music and a featured artist on major projects nationwide. Follow him on Instagram & SoundCloud @dkmannie.

    1 hr 36 min
  • I Failed... at Changing

    YOU DON'T HAVE TO CHANGE!

    Unless you want to. But eventually... you're going to have to find another way to get through life and THAT... may cause you to change. Some of us don't want to change because it's uncomfortable. Some of us don't want to change because the process takes time. And the rest of us... WE JUST DON'T WANT TO DO IT! Today's guest shares his failure to change and how CHANGE took over. 

    Featured Guest

    Sly Irving is a Serial Entrepreneur who is finding a way to motivate others to not only build wealth but to BUILD THEMSELVES. He hails from Buffalo, New York, and continues to reign in the entrepreneur arena. Connect with Sly via [email protected].

    51 min
  • I Failed... GOD

    GOD IS DISAPPOINTED IN YOU!

    No! He isn't! But if you believe this because of what you've done in your past, maybe currently... it's not true. 

    "WE" put these levels of guilt, shame, condemnation, and self-pity upon ourselves, and God really doesn't have anything to do with it.  He created grace, mercy, repentance, and forgiveness as a way to communicate that He still loves us NO MATTER WHAT!

    So... for this episode... it's just me and you. Let's discuss this and get free from guilt.

    31 min
  • I Failed... at Friendships

    ARE YOU A GOOD FRIEND? 

    Often times we believe that we are actually a good friend but if we did a survey, would the consensus validate our thought? Truthfully, friendships can be complicated with fingers pointing at everyone involved. BUT! When the finger is pointed at you, can you be honest about not being a good friend?  Today's guest shares her friendship failures and how it has changed her. 

    Featured Guest 

    Leah Huggins is an Author, Project Manager, and Non-Profit Consultant who continuously sows inspiration into anyone she meets. With beautiful, deep roots from the state of South Carolina, Leah remains grounded in humility and passion for the less fortunate. Connect with Leah on Instagram @TransformingYourHeart. 

    1 hr 11 min
  • I Failed... at Ministry

    First of all... WHAT IS MINISTRY!


    Most tag the word to the idea of "church" and its 4 walls. However, we don't understand that ministry is actually who we are... how we live our lives... how we interact with each other. WE ARE ACTUALLY MINISTRY AND THE CHURCH. No building needed.

    Today's guest shares his interpretation and how it failed him concerning this word.

    Featured Guest
    Phil Ruff is a Change Manager and a Ministry Leader who is intentionally changing the way people look at ministry. He hails from Oakland, California, and is a devoted husband and father. Connect with him @ruffjr.philip on Instagram.

    56 min
  • I Failed... at Being Authentic

    YOU'RE FAKE!


    It's a harsh statement but is it true?
    We go through life thinking that we are being our "true" selves and one day... It hits us like a ton of bricks that we aren't. So how do we fix this? Where do we begin?

    "Pull the trigger on being fake!" Today's guest shares her moment of truth of failing at being authentic.

    Featured Guest
    Jennifer Southerland is a Master Massage Therapist and Wellness Advocate by way of Arizona. In her journey to becoming healed and whole, she is now assisting others with releasing toxic tensions through her mobile business, "Healing Hands." Follow her on Instagram @jsoutherland5.

    1 hr 14 min
  • I Failed... At Handling Opportunities

    MISSED OPPORTUNITIES! 

    It happens to all of us where we are presented with "The Opportunity" of a lifetime... You know, the one you prayed for? 

    But somehow... we mess it up, aren't prepared for it, become overwhelmed, or just don't know where to start. 

    Today's guests share their most opportune moments and how they failed at execution. 


    Featured Guests

    Aziza Imani (Sunflower Cassette) is a choreographer, audio/content editor, and ultimate creative from Decatur, Georgia. Among many features, she has made her prominent debut on BET's American Soul series as a dancer and is constantly perfecting her craft. Follow her on Instagram @LovelyFoofie.


    DK Mannie is a musician and lyricist from New Orleans, Louisiana. He embarked on his love for music at the age of 8 by playing the violin. Since then, he has been surrounded by music and a featured artist on major projects nationwide. Follow him on Instagram & SoundCloud @dkmannie.

    56 min

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