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Failing Forward Failing Forward interviews Cincinnati, Ohio–based leaders around their failures and challenges that launched them into success.
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There is no success without failure.

The beginning of March, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Let me say, first and foremost, I am going to be fine. I’m o...
03/05/2023

The beginning of March, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Let me say, first and foremost, I am going to be fine. I’m one of the lucky ones. I have incredible doctors, fabulous insurance, a company that supports my health, and family and friends who are going to the ends of the earth to take care of me.

Since my surgery last week, friends and family have taken care of me 24/7. I’m not sure what heaven is like but I caught a glimpse through the love and support everyone has shown me.
 
The wild and crazy thing is that I decided, four weeks prior to my diagnosis, to sunset the podcast. I just felt this intuition, this knowing, that the time has come to end the show. When I started Failing Forward, I felt an energy and an excitement. Recently, that energy started to fade. And then I felt a gentle nudge to end it.
 
I said to my executive coach, “When I say this out loud, I know I’m going to have to hold myself accountable. I think I need to end the podcast.” I was scared to end it… It had become a part of me that I was proud of. It made me feel more worthy. But then I remembered a lesson I’ve learned before: Nothing can make me worthy, because I am worthy all on my own.
 
The podcast has given me many, many other lessons, thanks to all the amazing guests. I am so honored and humbled that they took the time to talk to me. I’m also incredibly grateful to all of you, my listeners. I never really knew if people listened or not until someone said, did you know your podcast is one of the top 2% of listened podcasts? What?!?! No way!
 
All this to say, magic has surrounded this tiny podcast called Failing Forward. And while I don’t know what will be next, you bet that I’m going to be listening to the nudges, the inner voice, the energy, intuition, God, Higher Power, the Source, the Universe. I know it won’t be easy but as Morgan Freeman said in the movie The Good Person, “Amor Fati,” meaning love thy fate. Whatever’s next is my fate! And no one else’s, and I’m going to love it with all my heart. 💕

FINAL EPISODE ✨🌟💫Peg Ruppert - Author + Leadership CoachPeg Ruppert is caring, faith-driven, and a seasoned leadership c...
14/04/2023

FINAL EPISODE ✨🌟💫

Peg Ruppert - Author + Leadership Coach
Peg Ruppert is caring, faith-driven, and a seasoned leadership coach. But when her marriage of nearly 25 years ended, she questioned her identity. Now, Ruppert has used her experience to write a new book, “Rediscover You Post-Divorce.”

On episode 140—the last episode of this podcast—Peg and Sarah talk about how to pick yourself up after failure and embrace the unknown future. Peg is a big believer in focusing on the future without losing sight of the past. She shares three tips for moving on from hardship in a positive way to connect with your inherent self-worth.

Corrie Loeffler, Scripps National Spelling BeeWhen she was 7 years old, Corrie Loeffler fell in love with the Scripps Na...
31/03/2023

Corrie Loeffler, Scripps National Spelling Bee

When she was 7 years old, Corrie Loeffler fell in love with the Scripps National Spelling Bee when her brother competed in a regional competition. Today, she is the executive director of the annual event. But first, she had her own run attempting to become the national champion.

On episode 139, Corrie shares how her shot at winning it all went south and how she ultimately learned the bee is not about winning in the first place. Even after her competition days were over, Corrie volunteered and eventually was offered a job. She also talks about the evolution of the Bee to become more inclusive in recent years and how the organization weathered the pandemic.




Michelle Spoelstra - Psychologist and Healing Interior DesignerOne of Michelle Spoelstra’s first career aspirations was ...
10/03/2023

Michelle Spoelstra - Psychologist and Healing Interior Designer

One of Michelle Spoelstra’s first career aspirations was to be an interior designer. Ultimately, she found her way into clinical psychology. When the pandemic hit, she thought more and more about the importance of space, and today, Michelle is a healing interior designer.

On episode 138, Michelle explains what she does and why she created her business. She believes healing takes many forms, including through beauty and aesthetics. Through healing practices and clearing energy and clutter, Michelle helps her clients unlock the power of shifting their space. She also shares her infertility journey and discusses spirituality.

Episode 137: Kelly Seelig started working at tech startups in Silicon Valley in the ’90s. She adapted to her male-domina...
24/02/2023

Episode 137: Kelly Seelig started working at tech startups in Silicon Valley in the ’90s. She adapted to her male-dominated environment, but when she realized she was losing herself in the process, she decided to make a change.

On episode 137, Kelly discusses her experience as a woman in a male-dominated field and tells us about the dance class that changed her whole mindset. Her career journey inspired Kelly to write her book, “Right Brain Girl Left Brain World,” about how she found her voice and herself. She and Sarah also discuss psychological safety.

Brian Joseph was home visiting his family in college, when he experienced intense pain in his shoulder. Doctors couldn’t...
10/02/2023

Brian Joseph was home visiting his family in college, when he experienced intense pain in his shoulder. Doctors couldn’t find an explanation, but the always-on-the-go Brian was bedridden for weeks and had to drop out of school. Recovering gave him the opportunity of a lifetime.

On episode 136, the former insurance salesman explains how introducing payroll deduction to his nationwide company led to a division vice president offer when he was 21 years old. Today, Brian is the co-founder of which focuses on human and financial sustainability by helping support the business side of nonprofits. He and Sarah talk about success and significance, finding your path, and what it means to get into the arena.

We are looking for a resilient-minded writer to be our next producer! Who You Are: Someone who sees failure as an opport...
26/01/2023

We are looking for a resilient-minded writer to be our next producer!

Who You Are: Someone who sees failure as an opportunity. You love writing about and sharing stories of resilience.

What You’ll Do: Write episode descriptions, upload episodes for distribution, craft episode-related social posts, keep track of episode guests, and work with a stellar small but mighty team

Interested? Email [email protected] to say hello and learn more.

20/01/2023

Several years ago, Randy Harward was in heart failure. The double bypass surgery and its lingering effects made him a different person. The Stanford business advisor and former outdoor industry executive still experiences fogginess and knows he has limits, but after adapting to and accepting his new reality, he chooses to see the power of constraints. Listen to his story (and advice!) on episode 135: https://linktr.ee/failforwardpod

We are looking for a resilient-minded writer to be our next producer! Who You Are: Someone who sees failure as an opport...
17/01/2023

We are looking for a resilient-minded writer to be our next producer!

Who You Are: Someone who sees failure as an opportunity. You love writing about and sharing stories of resilience.

What You’ll Do: Write episode descriptions, upload episodes for distribution, craft episode-related social posts, keep track of episode guests, and work with a stellar small but mighty team

Interested? Email Sarah Brown at [email protected] to say hello and learn more.

Martin Luther King Jr. embodied resilience in the face of struggle. If your first approach doesn't work, try to be cre...
17/01/2023

Martin Luther King Jr. embodied resilience in the face of struggle. If your first approach doesn't work, try to be creative and let your determination fuel you.

This week's is 🔥 Keep rising, friends
10/01/2023

This week's is 🔥 Keep rising, friends

06/01/2023

Claudia Jakubzick's childhood was filled with fun and love, but also partying and parental neglect. She graduated high school with a third-grade reading level, but she was determined to not be a “loser.” On our first episode of the year ( #134), the immunologist and Dartmouth associate professor shares how she found the will to forge a new path for her future. Listen now: https://linktr.ee/failforwardpod

Wishing you the time, energy, and most of all, space for your new adventures in 2023 🤍 Team FF
03/01/2023

Wishing you the time, energy, and most of all, space for your new adventures in 2023 🤍 Team FF

This holds a special place in Sarah's heart. In her own words: "My brother wrote me this song when I was going through...
13/12/2022

This holds a special place in Sarah's heart. In her own words: "My brother wrote me this song when I was going through my divorce, and I was just relistening to it. During the holiday season, many people feel lonely. This is just a gentle reminder that a smile or a hug goes a long way." Listen to the song from Wil Rosebraugh and his band Handmade In Ohio here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TReDU76D7co

09/12/2022

A string of terrible dates led Stephanie Hibbert to rethink her approach and focus on herself first before diving into her next relationship. In her book, Thank You For Swiping Right—and our latest episode (133!)—she shares her journey to self-love. Listen now: https://linktr.ee/failforwardpod

The season of gift gifting is right around the corner, but our wish for you this holiday season is the inner peace tha...
06/12/2022

The season of gift gifting is right around the corner, but our wish for you this holiday season is the inner peace that comes from knowing you are enough 💛

12/11/2022

JeRod Lindsey and Mike Rodarte met through a mentorship program and ended up friends. They're a great example of the people who help us through failure and hard times, then cheer for our successes. On episode 132, they talk about their next mentorship initiative, Level Up Cincinnati: https://linktr.ee/failforwardpod

Halloween brings plenty of frights. The one not on our list? Failure, of course. Recent guest Crystal Render has the r...
01/11/2022

Halloween brings plenty of frights. The one not on our list? Failure, of course. Recent guest Crystal Render has the right attitude.

28/10/2022

When his brother passed away at 28 from diabetes complications, Bassey Eno-Idem re-examined his life. Out of the grief, the Shred415 owner and sales leader adopted a new stance on fear and failure that relied on his mechanical engineering background. 🔗 Listen to his story on episode 131: https://linktr.ee/failforwardpod

21/10/2022

Crystal Render is a woman who knows herself, her body and her ambitions. The chef and founder of Magnificent Morsels Catering tells us how she embraces failure whole-heartedly and works to turn the tests she faces into testimonies of her character on episode 130. Listen now: https://linktr.ee/failforwardpod

Two words. Four letters. So. Much. Power.When things aren't going according to plan, this little mantra is a great way...
18/10/2022

Two words. Four letters. So. Much. Power.

When things aren't going according to plan, this little mantra is a great way to calm your monkey mind. Only then can you figure out what next step you want to take.

Let hope for a better tomorrow be your guiding light ✨
11/10/2022

Let hope for a better tomorrow be your guiding light ✨

06/10/2022

In the span of two months, Lauren Bates left her high-profile marketing position at Urban Stems and her 7-year relationship ended. As she reinvented herself, she kept thinking about starting her own women’s-only travel company, but it wasn’t until her friends and family encouraged her that she decided to go for it. Listen to episode 129 to hear what happen after she took the leap to start Wild Terrains: https://linktr.ee/failforwardpod

Be you. Unconditionally.
26/09/2022

Be you. Unconditionally.

Thank you - if you are interested in healthy product, insightful speakers and live music - take the family this weekend
23/09/2022

Thank you - if you are interested in healthy product, insightful speakers and live music - take the family this weekend

Kroger Wellness Festival is this Friday and Saturday, and our own Sarah Brown is hosting a free Sober Curiosity panel! J...
20/09/2022

Kroger Wellness Festival is this Friday and Saturday, and our own Sarah Brown is hosting a free Sober Curiosity panel! Join Sarah, "Sober Curious" author Ruby Warrington, water sommelier Martin Riese and other speakers Friday at 4:15 p.m. to learn about the sober curious movement and how alcohol flexibility can fit into your life. More details: https://www.kroger.com/f/wellness-festival

Facing failure now doesn't mean you'll always face failure. Hit reset and try again tomorrow.
19/09/2022

Facing failure now doesn't mean you'll always face failure. Hit reset and try again tomorrow.

16/09/2022

Paul Delaney started his career with a goal to climb the corporate ladder at a national company. But as he expanded his thinking, he found his place as a partner of a boutique business, AMEND Consulting. On episode 128, he explains how he made this paradigm shifts and many others. Listen now: https://linktr.ee/failforwardpod

01/09/2022

We're back with a fantastic interview featuring Kelli Stam, who started out in more traditional advertising roles before realizing she needed a change. At 40, she joined the Peace Corps and has since worked in purpose-driven communications for Apple and the Human Rights Campaign. On episode 127, Kelli tells us about recognizing her internal misalignment and the values that define her identity and her life. Listen now: https://linktr.ee/failforwardpod

Your current situation is an invitation to observe first, then figure out what you will do next.
29/08/2022

Your current situation is an invitation to observe first, then figure out what you will do next.

Our most recent podcast guest Meghan Cummings reminded us of this great . If you're in the trenches, remember that big ...
10/08/2022

Our most recent podcast guest Meghan Cummings reminded us of this great . If you're in the trenches, remember that big things are coming. And if you could use some help finding a way through, consider signing up for Move Forward, our 11-week coaching program that starts August 22. More details: https://www.failforwardpod.com/coaching

04/08/2022

Meghan Cummings knows sometimes the only way to move forward is to reckon with what is. Reckoning is central to her nonprofit work at Greater Cincinnati Foundation and something she experienced while at a career crossroads. Hear what's guided her through on episode 126: https://linktr.ee/failforwardpod

21/07/2022

All her life Michele Hobbs has had an unbeatable work ethic and a determination to get what she sets her mind to. In high school, she was denied for a loan from Fifth Third Bank and went to see the bank president. On episode 125, the founder of Knox Joseph Distillery at the OTR StillHouse and Pet Wants tell us what he said and how she became an entrepreneur. Listen now: https://linktr.ee/failforwardpod

We are thrilled to announce the return of Move Forward, our 10-week coaching program that will challenge your preconceiv...
17/07/2022

We are thrilled to announce the return of Move Forward, our 10-week coaching program that will challenge your preconceived notions and equip you with the tools to overcome your limiting beliefs while creating a plan to Move Forward. It’s based on our deep understanding of resiliency and coaching so you can learn more about yourself and what brings you joy.

Better yet, we are offering TWO sessions of Move Forward Crew starting on August 22 and August 23. 🔗 Learn more and sign up for a free preview of the program on Tuesday, August 9 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. gere: https://linktr.ee/failforwardpod

13/07/2022



Using the power of inquiry to challenge your limiting beliefs!

08/07/2022

Mark Neff is no stranger to pivoting. Embracing his authentic self has led to drastic career and lifestyle changes. On episode 124, the coach and author tells us how he switched from business to becoming a hair stylist, what made him decide to get sober, and why he wrote a book. Listen now: https://linktr.ee/failforwardpod

Embracing a growth mindset becomes a lot easier when you allow yourself to enjoy the process
04/07/2022

Embracing a growth mindset becomes a lot easier when you allow yourself to enjoy the process

23/06/2022

Noelle Van Vlierbergen says writing saved her life. Journaling helped her adjust to a sober lifestyle, and that experience inspired her to create Day by Daybook, a journal for change. Today, there are three Daybooks: Classic, Recovery, and Teen. Hear about them and the rest of Noelle's story on episode 123: https://linktr.ee/failforwardpod

You can do hard things. Step one is believing you can.
20/06/2022

You can do hard things. Step one is believing you can.

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All her life Michele Hobbs has had an unbeatable work ethic and a determination to get what she sets her mind to. In high school, she was denied for a loan from Fifth Third Bank and went to see the bank president. On episode 125, the founder of Knox Joseph Distillery at the OTR StillHouse and Pet Wants tell us what he said and how she became an entrepreneur. Listen now: https://linktr.ee/failforwardpod

Nick Marckwald's original idea for Hen of the Woods was a fine dining restaurant, not a potato chip and snack company. On episode 115, Nick discusses the process of chasing new dreams and how to make it in a sector you aren't familiar with. Listen now: https://linktr.ee/failforwardpod

After 19 years with the Cincinnati Bengals, Jeff Berding left his executive-level position to bring a new sports team to the Queen City: FC Cincinnati. Early on, Jeff faced skepticism about the new venture, but he saw a bright future that he’s still helping to build. On episode 114, he gets real about FCC's disappointing MLS seasons and explains why it's crucial to decide whose support means the most to you. Listen now: https://linktr.ee/failforwardpod

Early in her career, Jennifer Hafner Speiser learned the hard way to trust her instincts. On episode 106, the executive director of the Cincinnati Parks Foundation discusses how to nurture your intuition, what brave noise means to her, and why failure is an opportunity. Listen now: https://bit.ly/3hRs1Yp

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