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Failure Bites

by NIU STEAM

Failure Bites explores how failure often leads to greater success. Host Kristin Brynteson invites a variety of guests to talk about the challenges they've faced, the times they've stumbled, and how they've gotten back up again.

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Episodes

  1. Reinventing Yourself - Ben Owen

  2. Self-Care - Chely Lopez Zavala

  3. Defining Your Own Success - Netia McCray

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  4. Risky Business - Monica Becker

    Monica Becker: www.linkedin.com/in/monicatbecker

  5. Tough Love - Julie Patterson

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  6. Recipe for Success - Jeff Foster

    Visit Common Grounds - https://www.commongroundsdekalb.com/

  7. Plot Twist - John Scalzi

    Kristin Brynteson spoke with one of our favorite authors at C2E2 this year: John Scalzi. Scalzi is an American science fiction writer known for books like Red Shirts, Lock In, and many others. Check out his newest book The Last Emperox, coming April 2020!

  8. On the Floor at C2E2

    Join host Kristin Brynteson as she talks to successful people at Chicago's pop culture event: C2E2! Check out our guests: Bianca Roman-Stumpff - https://biancaart.storenvy.com/ La Vie Cosplay – https://laviecosplay.com/ Pearlfire: Discovery - https://pearlfirerpg.com/ Chuck Costas -...

  9. A Mile in Their Shoes - Wendy West

    Even financial advisors can find themselves in a spot of financial difficulty. Wendy West talks about how some money troubles eventually gave her the understanding she needs to be successful.

  10. Failing Forward - Carmen Santiago-Keenon

    After spending too many years feeling stupid, Carmen Santiago-Keenon came to understand that failure doesn't make you stupid. Sometimes, outside factors influence success. The best thing to do is fail forward.

  11. Going with Your Gut - Anne Poulin

    Retired professional soccer player Anne Poulin talks about the transition from athlete to retiree. Check out http://kidsplayintl.org/ and follow Anne on Twitter @AnnePoulin21.

  12. So Right, It's Wrong - Robin Bates

    Coaching For Geeks Overlord Robin Bates shares his hard-earned wisdom on this episode of Failure Bites. https://www.coachingforgeeks.com

  13. Walking Away from Success - Tanya Kiefer

    Tanya Kiefer has experienced success. A lot of it, in fact. But sometimes, success isn't all it's cracked up to be.

  14. Falling for Failure - Ariel Ries

    Skateboarder and business-owner Ariel Ries explains how integral failure is to progress. https://fargoskateboarding.com/ instagram.com/fargoskateboarding/

  15. Augment Your Success by Failing - Jussi Kajala

    Failure isn't a destination. It's a journey, and every step gets you closer to where you're going. CEO of 3D Bear, Jussi Kajala, shares his struggles from start up to success.

  16. Risk, Reflection, Reward - Kristin Brynteson

    Dr. Kristin Brynteson hosts AND shares her experience with failure, along with a tasty tidbit from educator/author George Couros.

  17. This is Your Brain on Failure - Part 2

    Dr. Amanda Durik returns with more tasty information on how failure and our brains are connected. Stay tuned this fall for the second season of Failure Bites.

  18. This is Your Brain on Failure - Part 1

    While we prepare for the next season, we still want you to have a little snack to tide you over. In this episode, Dr. Amanda Durik will walk you through how failure and your brain are related. www.niu.edu/niusteam

  19. A for Attitude - George Couros

    Sometimes, avoiding failure means changing our outlooks. George Couros discusses his attitude adjustment on the season one finale of Failure Bites.

  20. Fail with Grace - Ryan Prouty

    Ryan Prouty worked hard to get to her current position within NASA, but the road wasn't as straight as she might have expected.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Failure Bites explores how failure often leads to greater success. Host Kristin Brynteson invites a variety of guests to talk about the challenges they've faced, the times they've stumbled, and how they've gotten back up again.

HOSTED BY

NIU STEAM

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education

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Failure Bites explores how failure often leads to greater success. Host Kristin Brynteson invites a variety of guests to talk about the challenges they've faced, the times they've stumbled, and how they've gotten back up again.

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