FailCraft

In this episode of FailCraft , workplace wellness coach, somatictrauma-informed strategist, and founder of Work Is Not Family ,Katie Jean Hadiaris, joins Ezekiel to break down what toxic work environmentsactually do to the human body. After spending 15 years in corporate systems,Katie transitioned to a new role only to encounter severe emotional abuse andinstitutional dismissal from leadership—tri...

In this episode of FailCraft , former corporate CPA, strategic consultantof 15+ years, and founder of Empath Evolution™, Michelle J. Howe, joins Ezekielto unpack why the most accomplished leaders quietly give pieces of themselvesaway in the process of succeeding. Having spent over a decade advising C-suiteexecutives on complex operational systems, Michelle noticed a pervasivepattern: nothing colla...

In this episode of FailCraft , fractional growth architect, businessstrategist, and Founder/CEO of Limited to Limitless TransformationalConsultants, Lisa Murphy, joins Ezekiel to break down why sheer grit, 80-hourworkweeks, and hustle culture inevitably turn businesses into founder prisons. After building a venture generating multiple six figures a month within itsfirst 90 days, a catastrophic T-b...

In this episode of FailCraft , 84-year-old certified health and nutritionlife coach, investigative author, and longevity expert Michael J. Dorfman joinsEzekiel to dismantle the pervasive cultural myth that aging requires cognitivedecay, physical frailty, and lifelong pharmaceutical dependence. Havingembraced a vegetarian diet in 1976 and whole-food plant-based nutrition in2008, Michael shares how...

In this episode of FailCraft , storyteller, communicator, and host of When You Look (formerly Coincidence or God? ),Mick Wienholt, joins Ezekiel to explore the profound territory betweennear-death survival, devastating grief, and surrendered faith. At 19, Mickaccidentally triggered a catastrophic avalanche on a 14,000-foot Colorado peak,suffering a fractured skull in three places, a shattered jaw,...

In this episode of FailCraft , acquisitions editor at Morgan JamesPublishing, former literary agent, and author of over 60 books, W. TerryWhalin, joins Ezekiel to dismantle the pervasive illusions that sabotageaspiring writers. Drawing on more than 25 years in traditional publishing,Terry reveals why 90% of nonfiction books never earn out their advance andexplains how a six-figure publishing deal...

In this episode of FailCraft , Army veteran, lifelong industrial operationsleader, and author of Hard Hat Philosophy , Randy Bridge,joins Ezekiel to break down what real leadership looks like where the metalmeets the meat. Working his way up from a railroad laborer to seniormanagement, Randy learned how to manage people in high-stakes, unionizedenvironments where mistakes carry immediate, tangible...

In this episode of FailCraft , delivery and transformation consultant,former tech lead, and founder of The Curious Coffee Club, Simon Copsey, joinsEzekiel to explore why enterprise digital transformations so frequentlycollapse and how organizations constantly stand in their own way. Starting hiscareer writing code before realizing that the most debilitating bugs exist incommunication and team stru...

In this episode of FailCraft , host of The Valiant Forge podcast and men’s ministry director Mark Osborne joins Ezekiel to share the rawtruth about the quiet, isolating battles men fight behind closed doors. In hislate 40s, a sudden health scare, deep depression, spiritual dryness, and an exposedemotional affair nearly destroyed his 35-year marriage and leveled hisidentity. Mark pulls back the cur...

In this episode of FailCraft , brevity artist, poet, and author of A Man If West Destiny , Gerome Mauricio (known as"The Highway Cipher"), joins Ezekiel to unpack how extreme literaryconstraints became his lifeline through homelessness, addiction, and personalcrisis. After a permanent work injury in Southern California left him without ajob or a home, Gerome turned to writing as raw, nec...

In this episode of FailCraft , author, trauma survivor, and founder of theColin James Barth Outreach, Julie Barth, joins Ezekiel to share the raw realityof grief, caregiving, and escaping covert emotional and financial abuse. Afternavigating the complexities of raising a daughter with a rare genetic disorderand losing her first husband, Colin, to cancer in her late 30s with four youngchildren, Jul...

In this episode of FailCraft , founder of The Nourished Leader andmulti–7-figure entrepreneur Ashley Krooks joins Ezekiel to dismantle the myththat financial freedom and location independence automatically cure internalanxiety. Having built an automated, multi-million dollar business whiletraveling through more than 70 countries, Ashley realized that despite livingthe exact dream she had journaled...

In this episode of FailCraft , practicing equine veterinarian, stand-upcomedian, and author of Chomping at the Bit: How IBecame a Horse Vet (Against All Common Sense) , Dr. Matt Evans, joinsEzekiel to share what happens when you stubbornly chase a career you areuniquely unqualified for. Inspired by James Herriot stories as a kid despitehaving zero background with horses, Matt found himself thrown...

In this episode of FailCraft , keynote speaker, certified high-performancecareer coach, and host of the No Woman Left Behind podcast, Rosie Zilinskas, joins Ezekiel to unpack why talented, hard-working professionalsconsistently get passed over for executive promotions. Drawing from a 32-yearcorporate career rising to Executive Vice President at AIG, Rosie shares thedevastating moment a senior lead...

In this episode of FailCraft , life coach, student of Stoic philosophy, andcreator of PersonalityPeek, Arky Jones, joins Ezekiel to explore the hiddenarchitecture of human behavior and why high-performing individuals repeatedlyget trapped in destructive cycles. Reflecting on his own early struggles withescapism, avoidance, and short-term dopamine fixes, Arky explains howintegrating the ancient dis...

In this episode of FailCraft , marketing executive, former award-winningjournalist, host of the Rethinking Communication podcast, and author of Can I Ask a Question? , MichaelAshford, joins Ezekiel to break down why traditional education completely failsto teach professionals how to navigate high-stakes communication and conflict. Reflecting on a painful corporate merger where poor communication w...

In this episode of FailCraft , intuitive movement guide, internationalretreat leader, and author of Shine On & Off the Mat ,Veronique Ory, joins Ezekiel to unpack the hidden toll of romanticizing thestarving artist hustle. After spending 17 years running Athena Theatre in LosAngeles and New York City—surviving on dollar pizza slices, chronic sleepdeprivation, and high-stress grant deadlines—a...

In this episode of FailCraft , master teacher, transformational successcoach of nearly four decades, and private retreat leader, Julie Hutton, joinsEzekiel to explore how stripping away societal expectations reveals authenticinner brilliance. Drawing on 39 years of guiding clients through deep personalbreakthroughs, Julie shares why genuine self-love is the only foundation thatstops chronic emotio...

In this episode of FailCraft , revenue architect, founder of IntegratedGo-To-Market Solutions, and the "Rebel CRO," Mark Gordon, joinsEzekiel to reveal why most B2B companies stall between $1M and $30M in revenue. Having built and exited his first business in his twenties, Mark learned thehard truth that growth without industry-leading profitability is just noise. Heexplains why throwing...

In this episode of FailCraft , brand strategist, former VP Global Head ofInsights at HP, and founder of Beautiful Power Studio, Sunaina Mehta, joinsEzekiel to share the raw truth behind walking away from the pinnacle ofcorporate success. From being uprooted from America to India at twelve andlater returning with just $1,000 of rejected dowry money, to climbing thecompetitive ladders of global powe...

In this episode of FailCraft , author, educator, and lifelong independentresearcher Dr. Sheldon Greaves joins Ezekiel to discuss forging a rigorousintellectual life outside the traditional university system. After earning hisPhD from UC Berkeley during the dot-com boom, Dr. Greaves realized that rigidacademic hyper-specialization was a dead end for his broad intellectualcuriosity. He shares how le...

In this episode of FailCraft , CEO of YU2SHINE and Director ofUnconquerable mE®, Marla Ballard, joins Ezekiel to unpack how high-performingleaders, entrepreneurs, and transitioning veterans can move beyond performativehustle to build sustainable, purpose-driven success. Drawing on over 30 years ofexecutive experience—from running operations on a Kentucky racehorse farm toscaling a global wellness...

In this episode of FailCraft , certified life and weight loss coach,Havening Techniques® practitioner, and founder of the One Bite Done program,Nan Saysana, joins Ezekiel to break down why high-discipline women stillstruggle with binge eating after dinner. After battling a 30-year cycle ofdaytime restriction followed by nighttime overeating, Nan discovered that foodcravings aren’t a character flaw...

In this episode of FailCraft , life and business transformation coach,founder of Complete Concierge Solutions, and creator of the Sober Boss Babemovement, Heather Simco, joins Ezekiel to unpack why high-achieving womenquietly trap themselves in cycles of alcohol, overworking, and burnout. Drawingon over two decades in entrepreneurship and twelve years of continuoussobriety, Heather shares her surr...

In this episode of FailCraft , Cambridge-educated psychologist, behavioralscientist, and CEO of Influence 51, Dr. JonRobert Tartaglione, joins Ezekiel tounpack the counter-intuitive science of human decision-making and genuinepersuasion. After becoming the first in his family to graduate college andnavigating the disorientation of finding his path, JonRobert committed hiscareer to understanding wh...