A wrong turn on Mount Katahdin became a “happy mistake” that shaped John Willson’s leadership philosophy—and how he helps young people with ADHD learn, grow, and build resilience through …
Why Staying Silent Was Her Favorite Mistake — Dr. Tia Warrick on Speaking Up and Career Growth
Staying silent can feel safe—until it quietly holds your career back. In this episode, Dr. Tia Warrick shares how not speaking up early in her career became her favorite mistake, and how learning to …
Why the Corporate Ladder Was My Biggest Mistake — Kason Morris on Redefining Work and Purpose
Climbing the corporate ladder is often framed as success—but what if it costs more than it gives? In this episode, Kason Morris shares how relentless ambition became his biggest mistake, and how …
Ignoring My Gut Got Me Fired—and Set Me Free: Tash Doherty on Career Mistakes and Creative Freedom
What happens when you ignore your instincts at the very start of your career? For Tash Doherty, that decision led to being fired from Postmates—and unexpectedly opened the door to writing, creative …
Overcoming Setbacks: Jonathan Small on the Career Mistake That Sparked His Reinvention
Listen: Check out all episodes on the My Favorite Mistake main page. My guest for Episode #301 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Jonathan Small, an award-winning journalist, …
Marketing Over Bourbon: Sheila Butler on the Career “Mistake” That Built Her Network and Business
Sheila Butler once chose passion over pay—and spent years wondering if that decision quietly cost her hundreds of thousands of dollars. In this episode of My Favorite Mistake, the veteran CMO and …