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To be human is to fail – period. And not just to fail once, but to fail a lot. As the author Samuel Beckett said: ���Fail again. Fail better.” This saying means a lot to me and my family – so much so that my daughter got a tattoo of it. Why are we, and so many others, so deeply concerned by failure? And if it’s something we all do so often, why are we so afraid of it – especially those of us here in win-at-all-costs America? In this podcast, I sit down with successful, thoughtful people like Ben Stiller, Bette Midler, Sean Penn and more to talk about failure – or what they labeled “failure,” but what was really an unparalleled opportunity for growth and revelation. I even want to delve into my own hardest moments, when I wrestled with setbacks, shame, and fear. We’ll still fail again. And again. But maybe if we fail better, we’ll feel better -- and maybe if we can all laugh together in failure, that's a start.

Join Caroline Baudino, of Instagram’s 'Shop with Caroline', as she fearlessly tackles life's challenges on her new podcast, COMING IN HOT. In a world filled with mom, wife, daughter, and the list goes on responsibilities, Caroline inspires women to reclaim the vibrant, unstoppable version of themselves. Turning the unmentionable into an engaging conversation and making self-discovery and empowerment a stylish journey, get ready to rediscover your best self with Caroline. Get Up. Get Dressed. Let’s Do This! #ShopWithCaroline #BringHerBack

Take 50+ years of life, add thousands of traumatic experiences, sprinkle in a touch of arrogance and what do you get? A Middle Age Mess, where noted author/curmudgeon Dan Indante walks you through everything you need to know to stumble, bumble and fail your way through your Not So Golden Years.

Welcome to Offsite Adventures. Join host Janet Hsieh as she takes you to unexpected places in the world’s most iconic business travel destinations. In each episode, Janet reveals hidden gems and untold stories that give you new insights about leadership and life. 

Adventure can fit into any schedule – we’ll show you how to go find it. 

Season one destinations include New York City, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. 

To see each story come to life in our video series, visit MastersOfScale.com/offsite

Offsite Adventures is a Masters of Scale production presented in alliance with Capital One Business.

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Let the Kids Dance! is a seven-part series documenting the rise and fall of Seattle's Teen Dance Ordinance — a local law that for nearly two decades made it illegal for young people to attend concerts. 

VicBlends sits down with celebrity guests to give them a haircut and have a deep conversation about their career, journey, and mindset. This is DeepCut with VicBlends.

A Shadow Lion Production.

Hey Guys! I’m B. Simone. Most of you know me as a stand-up comedian, actress, and entrepreneur. But now I want you to join me as I virtually document & take you on my healing journey. This podcast is to encourage others to be resilient and find joy in the midst of pain.

I will highlight the importance of not letting pain and disappointment taint you or make you bitter, but instead, propel you forward into life’s beautiful second chances. LTTA is about resilience, finding purpose & healing. Growth is necessary, but don’t forget to enjoy life while doing it. We’ll talk about Reaching the most fulfilling life, not just financially but spiritually, physically, and emotionally.

Life is all about infinite chances. Don’t quit now… just try again!

A mysterious drug overdose at a posh Pasadena hotel leads our host and LA Times investigative reporter, Paul Pringle, into Los Angeles’ darkest corridors of power and wealth. Pringle discovers that the dean of the University of Southern California's medical school is leading a secret double life. As Pringle and his team at the LA Times untangle a sordid web of lies, drugs, and greed, they encounter obstacles and resistance at every turn—from USC, law enforcement and even within their own organization. Fallen Angels explores how money and privilege can corrupt our most important institutions and destroy people's lives.

Fallen Angels: A Story of California Corruption is based on Pringle’s book, Bad City: Peril & Power in the City of Angels.