Fail It to Nail It

Episode 14 | From Underdog to Olympian: A Story of Resilience and Triumph Ft. Rulon Gardner

Join us as we delve into the extraordinary life of Rulon Gardner, a man who defied expectations and shattered records. From humble beginnings on a dairy farm to Olympic gold, Rulon's journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and the human spirit. In this inspiring conversation, Rulon shares his experiences overcoming learning disabilities, physical challenges, and societal limitations. Discover how he transformed adversity into motivation, turning setbacks into stepping stones. Learn about his intense training regimen, his unwavering determination, and his unique approach to competition. Uncover the mental strategies that helped him defeat world-renowned opponents and achieve the seemingly impossible. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration, motivation, and a deeper understanding of the human potential.

Episode 13 | The Trails That Shape Us Ft. Nicole Fox

In this episode of Fail It to Nail It, Ryan interviews Nicole Fox. She shares her experiences working in treatment programs, hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, and pursuing a master's degree in social work. They also discuss the challenges and rewards of thru-hiking and the importance of self-care and support systems.

Episode 12 | Rising Above Challenges ft. Julianne Switzler

Today we introduce Julianne Switzler, a health coach and medical assistant instructor, on navigating life's challenges and empowering others. Julianne shares her journey from personal struggles, to finding hope through education and helping others. Her insights emphasize the importance of empathy, avoiding black-and-white thinking, and embracing failure as part of growth. Discover how Julianne's experiences resonate across fields, offering universal lessons in resilience and empowerment.

Episode 11 | Interview with Educator Harvey Hazen

In this episode, Ryan Roberts interviews Harvey Hazen, an educator with decades of experience as a teacher, counselor, principal and vice principal and a district superintendent. Listen in to learn about Harvey's stories from his career, and how they have impacted his life, and the lives of his students and colleagues!

Ep 10 | Composing Your Path to Success ft. Chris Christodoulou

In the latest episode of "Fail It to Nail It" we welcome composer Chris Christodoulou to discuss his career and experiences. They start with a rare calm in Chris's work schedule before diving into his unique projects. Chris highlights "Droid Escape Basilica," a memorable project developed on a laptop with limited resources, where he experimented with tracker software called Renoise, which influenced his music creation process. He starts by sharing his most unique composition in a game called “Droid Scrape Basilica”. He also shares his love for a piece from "The Sea Will Claim Everything" and the album "Risk of Rain 2", discussing the differences in style and the extensive time invested in their creation.  He narrates his journey into music and game composition, starting young with an interest in both fields. Technological advancements and the rise of the internet and indie games made his career possible. Chris emphasizes the importance of perseverance, sending numerous emails, and participating in game jams to get noticed, crediting his initial success to networking and leveraging industry connections. He shares a significant learning experience he had from a film project that involved some miscommunication and time management issues, and he stresses the importance of clear communication, realistic time assessments, and knowing when to say no. Chris values learning from failures and mistakes, both in music and business aspects like contracts, and believes in a proactive approach to improvement.  Follow Chris on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@AstronautDown], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/astronautdown/]and X [https://x.com/AstronautDown]! Check out his Website: https://www.chrischristodoulou.com/ [https://www.chrischristodoulou.com/]