“The process of sharing deeply personal stories and connecting with others helps us heal when we reveal.” – Diana Lanham
Diana Lanham is a filmmaker, storyteller, and Host of MY BEST FAIL, a show about failing, overcoming, and transformation. You’ll hear from everyday people who've had a setback, sometimes several, that turned out to be their greatest win. We hope these stories will inspire you to finally take that risk, and start living your next best life.
"It was CHAOS all the time." | A Conversation with Marcy Langlois
Marcy Langlois, a somatic coach, recounts her childhood trauma, addiction, and healing journey through sharing her story, in this interview episode.
26 May 2025
Was I going to let that boulder make me the second victim? | A Conversation with Meridith Alexander
Meridith Alexander recounts her life-altering experience with a falling boulder and details her journey of resilience and self-discovery in this interview.
17 Dec 2024
"When did you know that you had the Gift?" | A Conversation with Tarot Master Corbie Mitleid
Tarot Master Corbie Mitleid shares her transformative journey from buying a Tarot deck on a whim to discovering her psychic gifts and changing her life forever.
14 Nov 2024
"The van pulled up beside us, and in the next instant, everything changed." | A Conversation with Brian Fleming
Watch the full episode in video format at https://www.youtube.com/@mybestfail
Brian Fleming is an author, international speaker, and combat-wounded war veteran who was severely burned when a suicide bomber exploded next to him while he was serving in Afghanistan. Brian shares how he was able to get through the pain, and turn his trauma into a story of hope that is inspiring people all over the world.
Connect with Brian at https://www.briancfleming.com
14 Oct 2024
"And in that moment I knew, this is what I'm going to do." | A Conversation with Susan Padron
NOTE: This episode is also available to view as a video podcast at https://www.youtube.com/@mybestfail
Susan Padron is an Intuitive Personal Stylist. After becoming a new mom left her feeling restless in her career and struggling with anxiety and self worth, Susan knew it was time to rediscover herself and follow a new path. Susan shares her journey of finding the courage to finally step outside her lane and follow her passion.
Hangout with Susan: @susanpadron_stylist
Work with Susan: susanpadronstylist.com/create-magic
Learn from Susan: Book & Workbook - We Don't Do Just Okay Anymore
Listen to Susan: The Susan Padron Podcast on Apple and Spotify
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-susan-padron-podcast/id1686474279
22 Jul 2024
Surviving Suicide Loss: A Journey from Pain to Purpose | A Conversation with Lisa Sugarman
"Mental illness needs to be validated, treated, and cared for in the same way that you would if someone has cancer or heart disease."
Lisa Sugarman is an author, a nationally syndicated columnist, a grief counselor with the Trevor Project, and a storyteller with the National Alliance on Mental Health. She is also a 3x survivor of suicide loss.
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14 Feb 2024
EPISODE 10 | "Why Understanding Gender Dynamics is a Game Changer" | A Conversation with Katarina Polonska | My Best Fail Podcast
"We have to go through a crucial inner journey if we want to transform into the type of person who naturally attracts our ultimate partner.”
Katarina Polonska is a High-performance Executive Relationship Coach. Katarina shares her story of how a failed relationship propelled her on a journey of study and research, ultimately leading to her breakthrough program helping high-achieving executives and entrepreneurs be as successful in their relationships as they are in their careers.
Find Katarina at the following:
https://www.katarinapolonska.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katarina-polonsky
https://www.instagram.com/katarinapolonska
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1 Feb 2024
EPISODE 9 | “I evolved from the Iron Maiden to the Turtle." | A Conversation with Victoria Pelletier | My Best Fail Podcast
"I think people feared me more than they wanted to follow me through the proverbial fire. I had a tough exterior but was a marshmallow on the inside. How do you bridge that as a leader? Vulnerability allows us to have authentic conversations with people, so I had to learn how to show up in a very different way.” -- Victoria Pelletier, C-Suite Executive, Author and Speaker, shares her story of how her personal and professional journey transformed when she finally allowed herself to be vulnerable and share her story of overcoming childhood trauma and adversity.
Watch the full episode on My Best Fail YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mybestfail
Find Victoria at:
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6 Jan 2024
EPISODE 8 | "People who lie pay close attention to everything." | A Conversation with Danitza Borges | My Best Fail Podcast
“She said all the right things. She was funny. She was charming. And she was really good at being attentive. People who lie pay very close attention to everything—your mannerisms, what you say, what you don't say—and I ate it up.” | Danitza Borges is the Founder and CEO of Elys Legacy Management. Danitza shares her story of how she fell in love with a professional grifter, and how that betrayal helped shaped the business woman she is today.
To watch the full video episode, visit MY BEST FAIL at:
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You can find Danitza and Elys Legacy Management at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danitza-borges-2a075a274 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danitza-borges-2a075a274)
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14 Nov 2023
EPISODE 7 | “We had to deliver her early to save us both. We wouldn't have made it through the night.” A conversation with Jodi Klaristenfeld | My Best Fail Podcast
When Jodi Klaristenfeld gave birth to her daughter 12 weeks early, everything about her life changed. Her perfect pregnancy turned into a frenzy of doctors, specialists, and nurses in the NICU. Jodi shares how one of the most traumatic times of her life became an opportunity for her to reset and begin a journey to her next best self.
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1 Nov 2023
EPISODE 6 | "I said, God, we need to have a conversation." An interview with Mayra Martinez | My Best Fail Podcast
“If you don’t make time for your wellness, you’ll be forced to make time for your illness.” -- Mayra Martinez | Founder | Executive Search Consultant | M Squared Talent Solutions
In 2018, Mayra was a recruiting executive for an award-winning company. But after years of being ‘all in’ and putting business first, Mayra’s health basically shut down. Her host of mysterious symptoms—including bouts of paralysis that would leave her unable to walk or talk – stumped a team of doctors for years until she was finally diagnosed with an extremely rare blood disease. Mayra shares her story of how experiencing some of the darkest days of her life caused her to pivot and begin the journey to her next best life.
Mayra's episode is available as a watchable video podcast on the MY BEST FAIL Youtube channel. Series link here: https://youtube.com/@mybestfail (https://youtube.com/@mybestfail)
Feel free to connect with Mayra:
linkedin.com/in/mayrafmartinez | mmartinez@msquared.biz | www.msquared.biz | #MeaningfulLifewithM2
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1 Sept 2023
EPISODE 5 | "Grief is an integral part of love". A conversation with Kellie Newton | My Best Fail Podcast
"The journey was difficult and the PTSD was real. But she is the gift that my life needed."
Kellie Newton is a holistic healer, massage therapist, coach, and public speaker. Kellie shares her emotional story of how her early struggles for a balanced heart, mind, and body connection were transformed by the birth of her daughter, who was born with a rare genetic disorder.
Kellie's episode is available as a watchable video on our MY BEST FAIL Youtube Channel. Series link here: https://youtube.com/@mybestfail (https://youtube.com/@mybestfail)
Follow Kellie Newton:
Insta: @kellienkellie and @sunspacelife
YouTube: @sunspacestudio
TikTok: @thoroughlyhuman
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31 Aug 2023
EPISODE 4 | “There’s a difference between thriving or just being alive.” A conversation with Jen Obenchain | My Best Fail Podcast
When we sat down to connect, Jen Obenchain, Sr. Systems Analyst, opened up about her struggles with a lifetime of negative self-talk, shame, and grief that kept her from moving forward. Jen shares how she shifted her mindset, finally got off the couch, and embarked on a journey that transformed her life.
Jen's episode is also available as a watchable video on our MY BEST FAIL Youtube Channel. Series link here: https://youtube.com/@mybestfail (https://youtube.com/@mybestfail)
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3 Aug 2023
EPISODE 3 | Mom. Cybersecurity Engineer. Survivor. A conversation with Sarah Baileigh | My Best Fail Podcast
"You keep telling yourself that it's going to be okay, that you can handle it because you're smart, capable, resourceful. You become an expert at masking and denial. But hiding always comes at a price, eroding every facet of your life -- mentally, emotionally, physically -- until finally, everything collapses."
Sarah Baileigh kept a part of her life hidden for 17 years. Until it all came crashing down. We'll hear about her journey to build a better life through education, and how she was able to finally free herself and her children from an environment of chaos and manipulation.
Sarah’s episode is also available as a watchable video on our MY BEST FAIL Youtube Channel. Series link here: https://youtube.com/@mybestfail (https://youtube.com/@mybestfail)
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5 Jul 2023
EPISODE 2 | "Childhood Trauma Doesn't Have to Define You." A conversation with Raymond Power | My Best Fail Podcast
Raymond Power is an actor and producer who grew up with drug addiction and violence, eventually turning to gangs to escape. He shares the events that helped him push through his difficult past and allowed him to start building a better life.
Raymond's episode is also available as a watchable video on our MY BEST FAIL Youtube Channel. Series link here: https://youtube.com/@mybestfail (https://youtube.com/@mybestfail)
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20 Jun 2023
EPISODE 1 | The Ultimate Risk: Betting On Yourself. A conversation with Chere Bautista | My Best Fail Podcast
“Abuse knows abuse, and it seems like that’s all you'll find."
For the very first episode of MY BEST FAIL, Host Diana Lanham sits down with guest Chere Bautista, who reveals how she risked everything to leave childhood trauma behind, and the moment she transformed her biggest regret into her next best self.
Chere's episode is also available as a watchable video on our MY BEST FAIL Youtube Channel. Click on the series link here: https://youtube.com/@mybestfail (https://youtube.com/@mybestfail)
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