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How To Fail With Elizabeth Day

Elizabeth Day and Sony Music Entertainment

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How To Fail with Elizabeth Day is a podcast that celebrates the things in life that haven’t gone right and what we might learn from them along the way. Every week, Elizabeth’s guest explores three failures, and what these failures have taught them about how to grow and succeed, better. We’d love to hear from you! Get in touch with Elizabeth to share your failures, problems or questions - anonymously or otherwise. She'll go through these each week with the help of her very special guests. And ...
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Got It From My Momma

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A podcast with the mommas of your favorite entertainers! Join host Jennifer Vickery Smith for the Got it From My Momma podcast! We'll chat about family, fame, and faith with the mommas of your favorite entertainers. Listen as our guests share never before heard stories from the artist’s childhood and the journey to stardom from the perspective only a momma can share!
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Lashana Lynch has had a pretty incredible few years: she was the first ever Black female agent with a licence to kill in the James Bond franchise, played a ferocious warrior (and performed her own stunts) in The Woman King, became part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and portrayed Mrs Honey in the movie adaptation of Matilda. Now she’s back in a S…
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Send us a text Join host Jennifer Vickery Smith for an insightful conversation with Ainsley Earhardt, anchor of Fox and Friends, in the midst of election week. In this episode, Ainsley shares her journey as a single mother navigating the demands of the media while holding onto her faith. Discover how she balances her busy daily schedule, her though…
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Cameron Race is a purpose-driven dad, son, and business owner. He is the founder of the Man Up Dad (MUD) movement, a transformation program for businessmen and fathers, especially those with young children. MUD challenges men to confront the truth: they may not be the role models their children need. 2023 was pivotal; after learning his wife was pr…
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Dame Jilly Cooper. What a legend. For the uninitiated (where have you been?) she’s a journalist and author most famous for her bestselling Rutshire Chronicle series which includes Riders, Polo and Rivals - the latter of which has now made into a hugely popular TV series starring David Tennant, Danny Dyer and Katherine Parkinson. In the past, Dame J…
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Send us a text This season has been my favorite of ABC's Dancing with the Stars! And personality-filled, fun celebrities like Ilona Maher make it even more fun to watch! Ilona dominated on the rugby field for Team USA at the Paris Olympics and now she's chasing the mirror ball trophy on DWTS. Her mom, Mieneke, raised three beautiful daughters who a…
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Ellie Laks is the creator of cow hug therapy as part of her work as the founder of The Gentle Barn Foundation. This foundation is a national organization that rescues and rehabilitates unwanted animals and heals people with the same stories of abuse and neglect. Ellie is a powerful speaker, celebrated animal welfare advocate, humane educator, anima…
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TW: miscarriage and pregnancy loss You’ll probably have heard of James Blunt. And if you haven’t, you’ve almost definitely heard his most famous song, You’re Beautiful. There was a time in the early 2000s that it was EVERYWHERE. And that’s because James Blunt was absolutely huge. His debut 2004 album, Back To Bedlam, was the biggest-selling album o…
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Send us a text April Simpkins discusses her book 'By the Time You Read This' and her daughter Cheslie's battle with mental illness on the Got it From My Momma podcast with host, Jennifer Vickery Smith. Cheslie, a high achiever and beauty queen, struggled with persistent depressive disorder and feelings of inadequacy. April shares the importance of …
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Denise Mange is a certified dog trainer, animal communicator, pet numerologist, and founder of Pet Prana®. Her mindful approach to pet training combines traditional training with energetic considerations of pet guardianship. She has been featured in publications and media outlets worldwide, cementing her reputation as a pioneer in the field of mind…
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Send us a text Mattie Jackson is an author, podcast host, wife, and new mom- with a powerful story to share. At just 28, she became a widow when she lost her husband unexpectedly. In this episode, she tells us about her new daily devotional book about grief, where she seeks to encourage others on their journeys of faith. We discuss what it was like…
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It’s been ten years of ‘bear with.. bear with’ but *finally* we’ve got our beloved Miranda Hart back. Due to a long-term undiagnosed chronic illness (which we talk about, of course) Miranda has been largely out of the public eye for the past decade. I was so touched to be the first person she spoke to on her return to work. We covered writing her n…
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Send us a text Joy Murray shares her experiences as the mother of 9X world rodeo champion and founder of the Professional Bull Rider's association (PBR) Ty Murray, reflecting on his journey from a young boy with a dream to a celebrated cowboy. She discusses the challenges and joys of raising a competitive child, the importance of family support, an…
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Daniel Anderson is a coach who helps clients transition from trauma to empowerment. As a holistic Trauma Recovery Coach, he helps clients find relief from stress, anxiety, and life dissatisfaction. The creator of ‘Your Purpose Driven Life,' he guides individuals through transformative journeys to break free from feeling trapped in lives that no lon…
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If you’d told the 12-year-old me, listening to Manchild and Buffalo Stance on repeat at school in Belfast, that I would one day be interviewing Neneh Cherry, I wouldn’t have believed you. This woman is so iconic and has shaped so much of our culture - it’s not just her monster hits such as Seven Seconds (with Youssou N’Dour) or the fact that Massiv…
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Send us a text Paige Murray is my guest today- she is the wife of nine-time rodeo world champion Ty Murray, better knows as the King of the Cowboys- Paige has witnessed the thrills and challenges of the rodeo world up close. She has a popular blog, has written a cookbook and NOW has the most adorable children’s book out called Rosie’s Wild Ride. We…
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Send us a text In this episode of Got It From My Momma, host Jennifer Vickery Smith sits down with Gina Chiles, the inspiring mother of Olympic medalist Jordan Chiles. Join us as Gina shares her powerful journey of support and encouragement during one of the most challenging times in Jordan's career—after her Olympics medal was controversially stri…
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Eric McHugh is an entrepreneur who is all about raising positivity. He is the president of SHOPX web3 e-commerce, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Dataing and AI-powered matchmaking. In the past, he founded a VC-funded Saas platform, worked at Snap, in DC and Barcelona, and as a consultant for fortune 500 companies going through the bankruptc…
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Rupert Everett is the best type of A-list guest. He’s been through the highs and the lows of fame and come out of the other side wiser, stronger, and with no qualms about speaking his mind. Plus his new book ‘The American No’ was born from failure (a collection of brilliant short stories that were TV and film ideas). We talked about: ‘learning to d…
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Claudia Rosenhouse Raiken is my guest today to share birth conversations. She is a senior teacher at the School of Images (www.theschoolofimages.org) where she runs their DreamBirth™ Program. In that capacity Claudia has trained professionals world-wide and works with women and couples from all continents. She is a world expert at facilitating comm…
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Well, look, of COURSE I was intimidated. Yuval Noah Harari is one of our most revered thinkers - a philosopher for our age and a bestselling writer of books that have redefined our thinking about humanity. You will probably know him as the author of Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind (25 million copies sold and counting). Now, he tackles AI in h…
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Send us a text This week, we sit down with the remarkable Tracy Kornet, WSMV- Nashville's news anchor and dedicated mother of three, including the NBA's own Luke Kornet of the Boston Celtics. Join us as we dive into an insightful conversation about the intersections of motherhood and a high-profile career in broadcasting. Tracy shares her experienc…
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Dave Van Beekum is passionate about community and relationship building. He is a co-founder and digital marketing expert behind Tweva, the world’s first social TV network for small businesses and influencers. With a deep background in technology, Dave has excelled in software development, automation, and AI. His journey started with an early love f…
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Diane Abbott is a force of nature - and she needs to be, with so much vitriol directed towards her. She has weathered decades of racist and sexist abuse but has still blazed a trail through British politics as the first ever Black female MP. Not for nothing is she now known as ‘Mother of the House’. We talk about why some people (*cough* white, pri…
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Fletcher Ellingson is experienced at deliberately seeking out rejection as a way to strengthen his mindset. He is a speaker, coach, and author of the best-selling book The Practice of Feeling Good. Using a combination of science and psychology, he helps his clients break free from financial struggle, being overwhelmed, and persistent worry so they …
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Look, I don’t like to brag but in case you hadn’t noticed, we’ve got Kate Winslet on How To Fail this week. ACTUAL KATE WINSLET! The one and only! And oh my goodness, what an incredible guest she is: acutely intelligent, funny and brilliantly forthright. We covered so much ground - from the media obsession with her body image, to her regret at givi…
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Send us a text American fell in love with Stephen Nedoroscik- better known as the "Pommel Horse Guy" during the 2024 Olympics in Paris. His humble nature and "superman" like appearance and performance had us all cheering for a gymnastic specialty that not many of us know much about! Since his celebrity skyrocketed, Stephen Nedoroscik has been a gue…
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Daniel Bruce Levin teaches us that life is a mindful mosaic in his aptly titled book, The Mosaic. Daniel is a unique combination of mystic and businessman having spent his life searching for the place called heaven. Daniel lived as a monk in a monastery for 10 years, studied in a seminary for five years, and helped Hay House Publishing grow from 3 …
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This is a very special one-off edition of How to Fail, where I bring you a peek behind the paywall to hear one of my favourite subscriber editions of ‘Failing with Friends’. If you’re not already a subscriber (and if not, why not, quite frankly?) then this is a little glimpse of what we’ve been up to. Failing With Friends is where my lovely listene…
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Send us a text FIVE-TIME OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST MISSY FRANKLIN AND HER MOTHER D.A. JOIN HOST JENNIFER VICKERY SMITH IN A CONVERSATION ABOUT MOTHERHOOD, THE PRESSURE THAT OFTEN COMES WITH SUCCESS, AND MENTAL HEALTH. LEARN ABOUT MISSY'S CHILDHOOD AS A FOCUSED, DRIVEN, PEOPLE-PLEASING CHILD AND THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF A CAREER IN PROFESSIONAL SPORTS. Sta…
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Dr. Noah St. John teaches that Belief Unleashes Success and emphasizes the importance of taking action. Dr. Noah, known as the “father of afformations,” discusses his new book, “The Seven Figure Machine,” which outlines a roadmap to financial freedom. He shares his journey from a 300-square-foot apartment to a 6,000-square-foot mansion, emphasizing…
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Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds OBE has won five - count ‘em - Gold Medals. Amazingly, her first two were at the age of 13 and she’s set two world records. But she happily admits she learned more ‘from the races that didn’t go well’. Ellie talks to me about putting an intense amount of pressure on herself, never being able to switch off and how s…
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Send us a text Crystal Henderson is mom to seven athletic, high-achieving difference makers including Scoot Henderson of the Portland Trailblazers. Scoot was the #3 draft pick in the NBA and at age 17, the youngest player to play in the NBA's G-League for elite athletes. The Henderson now give back to the next generation of young athletes through t…
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Jack Canfield is well-known for The Chicken Soup For The Soul books and also for The Success Principles. Throughout his life, Jack became familiar with certain principles of success that he used in the late 1980s to create the Chicken Soup For the Soul series, even after being turned down by 144 publishers. Jack shares the same principles of succes…
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The first thing Guenther Steiner said when he walked into the HTF studio was: ‘Recently your guests have been Shania Twain and Salman Rushdie, are you sure you want me and haven’t made a mistake?’ This tells you almost everything you need to know about the breakout star of Netflix’s F1: Drive to Survive and former Haas team principal: he’s hilariou…
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Send us a text Robin Burrow, mother of NFL quarterback Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), discusses her son's upbringing and journey to success. She shares that Joe was always a chill and focused child, excelling in sports like baseball and basketball. Robin talks about the importance of communication and maintaining a strong support system for child…
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Brandon Birkmeyer shares his views on mindful branding. Brandon is a former Coca-Cola and Apple advertising executive with over 22 years of experience in marketing at Madison Avenue advertising agencies. He’s advised FORTUNE 100 companies on brand strategy and is a sought-after consultant, speaker, and corporate trainer. Brandon hosts a top-five br…
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TW: contains references to racist abuse and racially-aggravated violence. This is probably one of my favourite episodes of all time, and I don’t say that lightly. The former championship wheelchair basketball star turned TV presenter, Ade Adepitan, came into the How To Fail studio with an open heart and a moving story to tell. He blew us all away. …
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Brad Nelson is known as the Debt-Free Dad, having dedicated his life to sharing and helping people with their personal finances. After overcoming his own financial struggles, including foreclosure and the loss of his first marriage, Brad paid off his debt and has remained debt-free for over a decade. Through speaking, his podcast, (The Debt Free Da…
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Brandon Neely's passion is building wealth wisdom. A serial entrepreneur, Profit First and Bank On Yourself Professional, he co-hosts the Wealth Wisdom Financial Podcast with his wife, Amanda. Together, they founded Overflow Coffee Bar, L3C, managing it from 2008 to 2018, learning invaluable lessons. Now, they share their experiential knowledge thr…
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Considered by many as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, the Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins is extremely well-placed to tell me how he wins but also how he’s been shaped by losing. But his losses have not been limited to the cricket pitch. In an extremely moving exchange, he tells me about his mother dying from cancer and how her d…
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Send us a text Meet Keisha Caine Bishop- the momma and chief cheerleader behind "the fastest man in the world" - her son Noah Lyles. Noah took the gold in the 100-meter race for Team USA in the 2024 Olympics in Paris (maybe another by the time you are listening). When you hear what he has overcome- asthma, anxiety, ADHD, depression... you will chee…
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Bob Martin teaches how to meditate for a wise and happy life. He emphasizes the importance of patience, consistent practice, and recognizing the distinction between the thinker and the thought. The discussion includes personal shared experiences with loving-kindness meditation and how it can help people become more non-judgmental. Specific meditati…
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Ariel Garten is a neuroscientist, innovator, and entrepreneur who empowers individuals with the Muse for meditation. Ariel is the co-creator of Muse, a brain-sensing headband designed to enhance meditation and mindfulness practices. Dedicated to empowering individuals to conquer mental barriers, Ariel helps people foster healthy, happy lives, and u…
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I could listen to Elif Shafak speak for HOURS. The eloquence of this woman! She speaks like most of us would aspire to write. I cannot get over it. Shafak, the Turkish-British author, combines ferocious intelligence with a captivating turn of phrase so it’s little wonder she’s garnered so much critical acclaim. She has been nominated for countless …
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Oluwafemi Badejo, also known as Femi Badejo, is a project manager with The Net Effect. He is a seasoned project and product manager, business analyst, and consultant with extensive hands-on and theoretical experience in architecture, engineering, project management, and Agile and Scrum methodologies. Femi excels in providing technical support, deve…
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Brett Martin creates remote virtual workspaces through his initiative, Kumospace.com, a virtual office and video chat platform. Brett is a seasoned entrepreneur dedicated to staying grounded through meditation. As an entrepreneur, angel investor, pragmatist, and optimist, Brett has spent much of his career in the startup trenches. He now focuses on…
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Danny O’Donoghue is best known as the lead singer of The Script and a former coach on singing talent show The Voice. But the last year of his life has been overshadowed by personal tragedy: the death of his bandmate and best friend Mark Sheehan at the age of 46. In his first full-length interview since Mark’s death, Danny opens up about how he navi…
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Send us a text Sandy Jobe has spent her life in ministry and has quite the testimony to share. She is a mom to three kids, including Christian artist and worship leader Kari Jobe (The Blessing, Revelation Song, Forever). Kari's music is literally sung in churches throughout the world. She has the sweetest presence about her, and I loved getting to …
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In this first episode of How to Write a Book, Elizabeth Day’s new podclass series, hosts Sara Collins, Sharmaine Lovegrove and Nelle Andrew discuss coming up with ideas. Just where do ideas for books come from? How do you know if they’re any good, or even if they’re right for you to pursue? Our expert podclass provides answers to all of this - and …
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Matt Panousis is a master at AI-driven creativity. He is the Chief Operating Officer at Monsters Aliens Robots Zombies (MARZ), an innovative AI technology startup and VFX studio dedicated to revolutionizing Hollywood's visual effects industry. With a robust background as a lawyer and entrepreneur, Matt has a proven track record in co-founding and s…
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