Best Fails

Best Fails is a podcast where we share our stories of failure, explore their impact and reflect on what we learned. From entrepreneurs to artists to everyday heroes, our guests candidly share their stories of failure and the invaluable lessons they learned along the way.So what can you expect from a podcast about failure? We get to know our guest a bit, we play a game, and we ask guests to publicly shout out their unsung heroes. So join me as we uncover each other's best fails, give them a place of honour, and celebrate our resilience, growth, and success.

Best Fails is a education podcast hosted by Alison Beckles, with 14 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Alison Beckles hosts Best Fails, a education show with 14 episodes published.

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  Episode #7

  The Gendered Weight of Failure- Christine Sutton

  Mar 23, 20261h 16mS2

  <p>In this bonus episode of the Best Fails podcast, host Alison Beckles sits down with occupational psychologist Christine Sutton to unpack failure, leadership, and the hidden pressures women face at the top.</p><p>The conversation exposed the systemic inequalities embedded in workplace culture and the very different way failure is experienced—and internalised—by women. Together, Alison and Christine explore the “glass cliff”phenomenon, where women are more likely to be handed high-risk leadership roles in times of crisis, only to shoulder disproportionate blame when things go wrong. They discuss the emotional toll this takes, its impact on career t...

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  Episode #6

  From Bitterness to Betterment

  Feb 23, 202656 minS2

  <p>In this episode of Best Fails, host Alison Beckles sits down with Gail Weithers, who opens up about the deeply personal and traumatic experience of losing her job during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gail recounts the shock of discovering she was among those affected, especially after years of compromising her own well-being—within her marriage, family life, and mental health—for the sake of her career.</p><p>She reflects on how the loss shook her sense of identity, and how reconnecting with gardening unexpectedly became a catalyst for her healing journey. Through her story, Gail underscores the importance of self...

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  Episode #5

  Miss- Takes

  Jan 26, 202656 minS2

  <p>In this episode of Best Fails, Alison Beckles sits down with JK McQuinn for a deeply honest conversation about failure, resilience, and the lifelong work of personal growth. Together, they explore the power of embracing imperfection and the wisdom we can draw from nature—particularly JK’s reminder that nature doesn’t do perfection, and neither should we.</p><p><br></p><p>JK reflects on a past failure that still makes her toes curl, sharing candidly how her community played a pivotal role in helping her recover, rebuild, and reshape her relationship with failure. She introduces the idea that w...

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  Episode #3

  Learning to Embrace the Imperfections

  Dec 22, 20251 hourS2

  <p>In this episode of Best Fails, host Alison Beckles sits downwith Avelyn Christie for a candid and deeply human conversation about a failure in progress. Avelyn discusses her vision for an organization aimed at empowering young girls inspired by Kintsugi, a Japanese artform which celebrates the beauty in brokenness. In a moment of irony, Avelyn realised that her desire for perfection has kept the organization from ever launching. What began as a mission to provide solace and find beauty in our imperfect lives had been stalled by the very fear it was seeking to dismantle. Together, Alison andAvelyn explore...

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  Episode #3

  The Story I'll Tell

  Nov 24, 20251h 2mS2

  <p>In this episode, I sit down with Davina Layne, a certifiedhospitality trainer and consultant, for a conversation about personal growth, emotional intelligence, and personal leadership.</p><p>Davina reflects on how operating from a mindset of scarcityslowly caused her to lose sight of herself. We explored the danger of making permanent decisions based on temporary challenges, the transformative impact of gratitude, and the power of focusing on what’s truly within our control.</p><p>She reminds us that self-discovery isn’t a destination—it’san ongoing journey shaped by community, courage, and intentional reflection.</p><p>Her message is both...

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