Mar 24, 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...
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Best Fails
Hosted by Alison Beckles · education · EN-GB
About this Podcast:
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.
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What is Best Fails about?
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?
Who hosts Best Fails?
Best Fails is hosted by Alison Beckles. The show has published 14 episodes to date.
What has Best Fails covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The Gendered Weight of Failure- Christine Sutton" (24 March 2026, 76 minutes), "The Gendered Weight of Failure- Christine Sutton" (24 March 2026, 76 minutes), and "From Bitterness to Betterment" (24 February 2026, 56 minutes).
How often does Best Fails publish?
Best Fails publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 56 minutes across 14 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Best Fails?
Booking probability for Best Fails is 25%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Best Fails requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Best Fails's contact route on record: verified email.
About the host
Alison Beckles hosts Best Fails, an education podcast with 14 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Mar 24, 20261h 16mS2
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. The...
Episode #6
From Bitterness to Betterment
Feb 24, 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...
Episode #5
Miss- Takes
Jan 27, 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...
Episode #3
Learning to Embrace the Imperfections
Dec 23, 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...
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Episode #3
The Story I'll Tell
Nov 25, 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...
Episode #2
Trusting the Internal Signals
Oct 28, 202559 minS2<p>In this episode of Best Fails, I’m joined by Sarah Kalmeta better known as Sarah “The Pivoter” who shares her powerful journey of growth, resilience, and reinvention. She shares the lessons from her first marriage...
Episode #1
Grappling with Purpose
Sep 23, 202558 minS2<p>In this episode of Best Fails, Alison Beckles sitsdown with Christina Hahrwell to unpack the layered themes of purpose, authenticity, and failure. Together, they examine how societal expectations and personal...
- Apr 14, 202559 minS1
<p>In this episode of Best Fails, host Alison Beckles engages with Sean Ifill, who shares his journey from employee toentrepreneur, highlighting the mindset shifts required for success. They discuss the cultural...
- Mar 31, 20251h 3mS1
<p>In this episode of the Best Fails podcast, host Alison Beckles speaks with Kate Dean about her journey through failure, particularly in the context of education and neurodiversity. Kate shares her story of pursuing a...
- Mar 18, 202552 minS1
<p>In this episode of Best Fails, host Alison Beckles engages with John Yarde, a Barbadian pastor and musician, who shared about the repercussions of a decision he made. John discusses the challenges of navigating the...
Episode #3
Joanne Price- I need a challenge
Mar 4, 202547 minS1<p>In this episode of the Best Fails podcast, host Alison Beckles engages in a heartfelt conversation with Joanne Price about her experiences with failure and the lessons learned along the way. Joanne reflects on how...
- Feb 18, 20251h 2mS1
<p>In this episode of the Best Fails podcast, host Alison Beckles speaks with James Hardie, a former military pilot whose career was transformed by failure. The conversation delves into themes of resilience, identity...
Feb 4, 202554 minS1<p>In this episode of Best Fails, Lynda Richards shares her journey of grappling with feelings of failure despite the successes she had achieved. Growing up in a culture that emphasized academic excellence, Lynda...
Episode #1
Trailer- Lynda Richards
Feb 1, 20251 minS1<p>How do we pivot, when we are not meeting the milestones we set for ourselves? In this week's episode of Best Fails, Lynda shared her experience of struggling with feelings of failure because her life wasn't meeting...
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