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My Best Fail"Your Struggle Can Be Someone Else's Survival Guide" | A Conversation with Marcy LangloisBorn with a facial deformity, Marcy Langlois endured a painful childhood filled with multiple surgeries, bullying, and family dysfunction, which ultimately led to drug and alcohol addiction as a means to cope.But Marcy’s story is also about hope, and she shares how she was finally able to take control of her trauma andaddiction and find healing by sharing her story with others.Watch the full episode at @MyBestFail/MarcyLangloisMarcy Langlois is a Mind & Body Somatic Coach, Inspirational Speaker, and Host of the Living Beyond Limits podcast. Feel free to connect wi...2025-06-2653 minMy Best FailWas I going to let that boulder make me the second victim? | A Conversation with Meridith AlexanderSometimes we only discover our true superpowers when we're pushed to our limits.Meridith Alexander--bestselling author, inspirational speaker, and mindset coach--shares her story of how a literal boulder fell from the sky and took her on a powerful journey from tragedy to her next best self.You can watch the full video episode at: https://youtu.be/fzb0xAfXgag2025-05-2746 minMy Best Fail"When did you know that you had the Gift?" | A Conversation with Tarot Master Corbie MitleidIf you've ever wanted to have a conversation with a Psychic or see what a Tarot reading is all about, this is the episode for you. Corbie Mitleid is a Tarot Master, Past Life Retrieval Specialist, a Psychic Medium, and a Channel. Corbie explains the difference between these psychic skills, and how buying a Tarot deck on a whim changed her life forever. At the end of our conversation, you'll get to listen in as Corbie does a Tarot reading for me with two of her decks.You can connect with Corbie on her website: https://www.corbiemitleid.com2024-12-1744 minMy Best Fail"The van pulled up beside us, and in the next instant, everything changed." | A Conversation with Brian FlemingWatch the full episode in video format at https://www.youtube.com/@mybestfail
Brian Fleming is an author, international speaker, and combat-wounded war veteran who was severely burned when a suicide bomber exploded next to him while he was serving in Afghanistan. Brian shares how he was able to get through the pain, and turn his trauma into a story of hope that is inspiring people all over the world.
Connect with Brian at https://www.briancfleming.com2024-11-141h 13My Best Fail"And in that moment I knew, this is what I'm going to do." | A Conversation with Susan PadronNOTE: This episode is also available to view as a video podcast at https://www.youtube.com/@mybestfail
Susan Padron is an Intuitive Personal Stylist. After becoming a new mom left her feeling restless in her career and struggling with anxiety and self worth, Susan knew it was time to rediscover herself and follow a new path. Susan shares her journey of finding the courage to finally step outside her lane and follow her passion.
Hangout with Susan: @susanpadron_stylist
Work with Susan: susanpadronstylist.com/create-magic
Learn from Susan: Book & Workbook - We Don't...2024-10-141h 13My Best FailSurviving Suicide Loss: A Journey from Pain to Purpose | A Conversation with Lisa Sugarman"Mental illness needs to be validated, treated, and cared for in the same way that you would if someone has cancer or heart disease."
Lisa Sugarman is an author, a nationally syndicated columnist, a grief counselor with the Trevor Project, and a storyteller with the National Alliance on Mental Health. She is also a 3x survivor of suicide loss.
Feel free to connect with Lisa through the following:
email: lisasugarman@hotmail.com
website: lisasugarman.com
linktree: linktr.ee/thelisasugarman
youtube: youtube.com/@thelisasugarman
tiktok: tiktok.com...2024-07-2252 minMy Best Fail"Grief is an integral part of love" | A Conversation with Kellie Newton"The journey was difficult and the PTSD was real. But she is the gift that my life needed."
Kellie Newton is a holistic healer, massage therapist, coach, and public speaker. Kellie shares her emotional story of how her early struggles for a balanced heart, mind, and body connection were transformed by the birth of her daughter, who was born with a rare genetic disorder.
Kellie's episode is available as a watchable video on our MY BEST FAIL Youtube Channel. Series link here: https://youtube.com/@mybestfail
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Insta: @kellienkellie and @sunspacelife
2024-07-2159 min
The Second Degree with Emily MerrellEmpowering Creativity: Diana Lanham's Journey from Screenwriter to DirectorIn this episode of The Second Degree Podcast join us for an inspiring conversation as Emily Merrell sits down with Diana Lanham, filmmaker and creator of "My Best Fail." Diana shares her journey from screenwriting to directing, revealing how a chance encounter at a festival sparked her passion for filmmaking. From winning awards for her short films to embracing the challenges of being a director, Diana's story is a testament to resilience and the power of pursuing your dreams. Tune in as she discusses the importance of grace under pressure and the transformative nature of failure in shaping our...2024-04-1747 minMy Best FailWhy Understanding Gender Dynamics is a Game Changer | A Conversation with Katarina Polonska"We have to go through a crucial inner journey if we want to transform into the type of person who naturally attracts our ultimate partner.”
Katarina Polonska is a High-performance Executive Relationship Coach. Katarina shares her story of how a failed relationship propelled her on a journey of study and research, ultimately leading to her breakthrough program helping high-achieving executives and entrepreneurs be as successful in their relationships as they are in their careers.
Find Katarina at the following:
https://www.katarinapolonska.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katarina-polonsky
https://www.instagram.com/katarinapolonska
...2024-02-1446 minMy Best Fail“I evolved from the Iron Maiden to the Turtle." | A Conversation with Victoria Pelletier"I think people feared me more than they wanted to follow me through the proverbial fire. I had a tough exterior but was a marshmallow on the inside. How do you bridge that as a leader? Vulnerability allows us to have authentic conversations with people, so I had to learn how to show up in a very different way.” -- Victoria Pelletier, C-Suite Executive, Author and Speaker, shares her story of how her personal and professional journey transformed when she finally allowed herself to be vulnerable and share her story of overcoming childhood trauma and adversity.
Watch th...2024-02-0149 minMy Best Fail"People who lie pay close attention to everything." | A Conversation with Danitza Borges“She said all the right things. She was funny. She was charming. And she was really good at being attentive. People who lie pay very close attention to everything—your mannerisms, what you say, what you don't say—and I ate it up.” | Danitza Borges is the Founder and CEO of Elys Legacy Management. Danitza shares her story of how she fell in love with a professional grifter, and how that betrayal helped shaped the business woman she is today.
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https://www.yout...2024-01-061h 00My Best Fail“We had to deliver her early to save us both. We wouldn't have lasted the night.” | A Conversation with Jodi KlaristenfeldWhen Jodi Klaristenfeld gave birth to her daughter 12 weeks early, everything about her life changed. Her perfect pregnancy turned into a frenzy of doctors, specialists, and nurses in the NICU. Jodi shares how one of the most traumatic times of her life became an opportunity for her to reset and begin a journey to her next best self.2023-11-1455 minMy Best Fail"I said, God, we need to have a conversation." | An interview with Mayra Martinez“If you don’t make time for your wellness, you’ll be forced to make time for your illness.” -- Mayra Martinez | Founder | Executive Search Consultant | M Squared Talent Solutions
In 2018, Mayra was a recruiting executive for an award-winning company. But after years of being ‘all in’ and putting business first, Mayra’s health basically shut down. Her host of mysterious symptoms—including bouts of paralysis that would leave her unable to walk or talk – stumped a team of doctors for years until she was finally diagnosed with an extremely rare blood disease. Mayra shares her story of how experiencing some...2023-11-011h 09My Best Fail“There’s a difference between thriving or just being alive.” | A Conversation with Jen ObenchainWhen we sat down to connect, Jen Obenchain, Sr. Systems Analyst, opened up about her struggles with a lifetime of negative self-talk, shame, and grief that kept her from moving forward. Jen shares how she shifted her mindset, finally got off the couch, and embarked on a journey that transformed her life.
Jen's episode is also available as a watchable video on our MY BEST FAIL Youtube Channel. Series link here: https://youtube.com/@mybestfail
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Sarah Baileigh kept a part of her life hidden for 17 years. Until it all came crashing down. We'll hear about her journey to build a better life through education, and how she was able to finally free herself and her children from an environment of chaos and...2023-08-031h 22
My Best Fail"Childhood trauma doesn't have to define you." A conversation with actor/producer Raymond Power | My Best Fail podcastRaymond Power is an actor, producer, and motivational speaker who grew up in a home filled with drug addiction and violence. He eventually turned to gangs as a way to escape, a journey that him down a very dark path. Raymond shares how a surprising, life-changing event motivated him to finally push through his difficult past and start building a better life.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mybestfail/message2023-07-3159 minMy Best Fail"Childhood Trauma Doesn't Have to Define You" | A Conversation with Raymond PowerRaymond Power is an actor and producer who grew up with drug addiction and violence, eventually turning to gangs to escape. He shares the events that helped him push through his difficult past and allowed him to start building a better life.
Raymond's episode is also available as a watchable video on our MY BEST FAIL Youtube Channel. Series link here: https://youtube.com/@mybestfail
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My Best FailThe Ultimate Risk: Betting On Yourself | A Conversation with Chere Bautista | My Best Fail Podcast“Abuse knows abuse, and it seems like that’s all you'll find."
For the very first episode of MY BEST FAIL, Host Diana Lanham sits down with guest Chere Bautista, who reveals how she risked everything to leave childhood trauma behind, and the moment she transformed her biggest regret into her next best self.
Chere's episode is also available as a watchable video on our MY BEST FAIL Youtube Channel. Click on the series link here: https://youtube.com/@mybestfail
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Between The SheetsEp. #329: November 17-23, 2001Kris & David are back with another episode of Between the Sheets—this time with a Patreon pick submitted by William Lanham, who dropped the $25—covering the week that was November 17-23, 2001. We talk about a monster week in the WWF featuring the returns of Ric Flair and Jerry Lawler, the exit of Mick Foley, and a Survivor Series that spelled the end of the WCW/ECW/Alliance invasion angle. We analyze everything in and out of the ring, why everything happened the way it did, and what should've been done differently. We also take a look at the WWF fina...2021-11-225h 27
Buckhead PodcastBuckhead Business Show Episode 003Diana KraegerKF Resources - Accounting & Finance / IT RecruitingDiana was raised in Norcross, GA and graduated from Georgia State University with a degree in Journalism. Her passion for helping people led her into the world of recruiting. Best known for her infectious laughter and bright smile, Diana has become a leader at her company. She also was the Philanthropy chair for the Young Bucks Association. In her current role at KF Resources, Diana is a Business Development Executive with proven success of connecting Atlanta's top talent with top companies! While not at work, Diana enjoys spending...2015-12-3028 min