Steve Cauthren

Points of Failure

Education EN ↓ 31 episodes

Points of Failure is a podcast about what actually goes wrong, and the part people don't want to look at. Most conversations about failure happen after it's been cleaned up, framed, and turned into a lesson. This one starts at the breakdown and works backward. Through guest interviews and solo episodes, we examine the patterns behind failure in work, relationships, identity, and decision-making, with a bias toward what people are avoiding rather than what they're processing. If you're noticing a pattern you can't explain away anymore, you're probably in the right place. Questions, topic ideas,...

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Steve Cauthren

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S1E06 - The difficulty of pancakes 07.10.2021 1:11:55

Tell us what you think On this episode, we talk to Chef Erin Rowe. She is the author of "An Ozark Culinary History," and the Founder of Ozark Culinary Tours, guiding people around the best food scenes of Northwest Arkansas' downtowns. We discuss globetrotting, employing yourself, and the difficulty of pancakes. Support the show You can support the show by going to: https://pointsof...

S1E05 - Hadly's Last Day 06.09.2021 18:24

Tell us what you think This episode is an emotional tribute to our sweet Hadly, to whom we recently said our painful goodbyes. Part sweet angel, part little monkey. All perfect little blessing. We loved her so much.. Now she is at rest, and forever in our hearts. Support the show You can support the show by going to: https://pointsoffailure.buzzsprout.com

S1E04 - Top-down cultural failure 24.08.2021 38:56

Tell us what you think On this episode we talk with Glenn Sibley, General Manager of the Wellington in Springdale, Arkansas. Glenn has over 30 years experience and has established himself as a leader and mentor in the bar and restaurant industry, as well as his local community. We discuss fatherhood, mutual respect, and top-down cultural failure. Support the show You can support the show by going...

S1E03 - Life as a booking agent 21.07.2021 36:48

Tell us what you think On this episode, we talk to Heather Fallen, Founder of Stage 28 Talent and Casting. She’s made a name for herself in the entertainment industry working as a model, a tour manager, and as an agent booking actors to work alongside stars like Ashley Judd. We discuss communication, mentors, and having a backup plan. Support the show You can support the show by going to: https:/...

S1E02 - Living the nomadic dream 01.07.2021 56:27

Tell us what you think On this episode, we talk to Brian Sage, founder and CEO of Sage Digital , a software agency that specializes in ecommerce, marketing, and fintech. He’s also had a lot of trial and error experience while wearing different hats at various startups and agencies—some successful and some not so much. He’s a big advocate for affirmative action in tech and for working from abroad....

S1E01 - Lack of values and toxic masculinity 17.06.2021 1:47:58

Tell us what you think On this inaugural episode, we talk to Jeremiah Beene. He served in Counter-Intelligence in the Army, and pursued a PhD in Psychology. We discuss several points of failure, including a lack of values and the reality of toxic masculinity. Support the show You can support the show by going to: https://pointsoffailure.buzzsprout.com