Failing Forward

After 25 years of working for large restaurant brands, Jason Vaughn wanted to use what he learned to propel a smaller brand. That led him to Frisch’s Big Boy, one of Cincinnati’s most beloved restaurants. But instead of using Frisch’s rich legacy as a guiding force, Jason has worked to make it a grounding force. On episode 79, the Frisch’s president and CEO talks about modernizing the restaurant by honoring, but not necessarily following, the past. Jason also shares a ton of leadership lessons he’s learned during his career, including why his employees are more important than he is and how to foster green light thinking. Show Notes: - Are you ready to interrupt your patterns and live healthier and happier without ever feeling like you are missing out? Learn more about 0.0 Living’s 30-Day Alcohol Reset: http://0-0-living.mykajabi.com/30-day-alcohol-reset

In early 2017, Dr. Sanjay Shewakramani’s wife told him she wasn’t attracted to him anymore. He tried everything to make the relationship work, but by the end of the year, he was divorced for the second time. It was painful, but the lessons he learned have transformed his life. On episode 78, the UC Health physician and president of Revive Strength & Wellness shares how he stopped being angry, learned forgiveness and expanded his self-identity through new hobbies and solo experiences. He also explains two tools that help him reframe his bad days: BAY LEAF and a three-step process of reacting to failure. Show Notes: - Listen to Sanjay’s Tedx Talk, Who is the Asshole in the ER? https://www.ted.com/talks/dr_sanjay_shewakramani_who_is_the_asshole_in_the_er - Learn more about Revive Strength & Wellness: https://revivestrength.com/ - Are you ready to interrupt your patterns and live healthier and happier without ever feeling like you are missing out? Learn more about 0.0 Living’s 30-Day Alcohol Reset: http://0-0-l

Two years into her career, Elizabeth Edwards got hooked on venture capital. She moved from consulting to investment work and in 2017 started her own firm. Her high expectations around the amount of money H Venture Partners would raise and how large the company would be eventually became unsustainable, and she realized she was making the people in her life and herself miserable. On episode 77, Elizabeth talks to Sarah about hitting reset, when to dream big and why it’s okay to extend your timeline. An early investor in Peloton, Elizabeth shares how she discovered what would become a household name and the impact of COVID-19 on the world of consumer goods.

Ron Houck was a young teenager when he saw “Camelot” in theaters. At the end of the movie, he realized he had fallen in love with Lancelot, not Guinevere. But it wasn’t until he was in his 20s and had moved halfway across the globe that he truly reckoned with his sexuality. On episode 76, Ron tell us how he made it in the entertainment industry, became a backup singer for Italian pop star Giovanni Scialpi, and embraced that he is gay. Today, Ron owns The Plant Trolley, a business his mom started, and has been with his husband for 25 years. He also shares some great advice on how to be your true self.

When a crisis hits, fear and despair can set in. But Betsy Ross knows you can find positive opportunities from tragedies, too. She had an amazing gig at ESPN and was working in Connecticut on 9/11 and realized it was time to come back to the tri-state area and start her own company. On episode 75, Betsy tell us how she became a TV sports journalist at a time when not many women were working in the field and the invaluable lessons she learned from her mother. She gave us her predictions for sports after the COVID era and shares the story of Lauren Hill, a high school basketball player diagnosed with terminal cancer who spent the last part of her life raising money and awareness for a cure.

Welcome to Failing Forward with Ados, a limited-run series hosted by Indian Hills High School senior Annie Schumann. On this episode, Annie interviews Dr. Maria Espinola, a UC Health clinician, about mental health and social media use among teens and young adults. Maria specializes in trauma psychology and has a YouTube channel where she shares videos in English and Spanish. Her videos include mental health tips and advice on how to create healthy routines to improve mental wellness. On this episode, she discusses the positive and negatives of social media and explains several grounding practices to use if you're feeling anxious. Show Notes: - If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, free and confidential help is available 24/7 through the following support lines: - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) - Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 - Trevor Lifeline for LGBT Youth: 1-866-488-7386 - SAMHSA National Helplife for treatment referrals: 1-

Welcome to Failing Forward with Ados, a limited-run series hosted by Indian Hills High School senior Annie Schumann. On this episode, Annie talks with Ecuadorian immigrant Maria Maldonado. Maria moved to the states in 2015 to attend the University of Cincinnati. Her lifelong dreams of becoming a singer were dashed when she didn’t get into UC’s music production program. At the same time, she was struggling to meet friends and build a new life thousands of miles away from home. But the source of her resiliency has remained constant: her family and the friends she’s been able to make since coming to America. Show Notes: - If the pandemic has created new challenges for your college-age child or they’re feeling stuck and without a plan, our 10-week virtual coaching program can help. Move Forward Crew will help them discover a career path they love, build confidence, or navigate big life transition. The next session starts Tuesday, January 12. For more information and to sign up, visit our website at https://ww

Welcome to Failing Forward with Ados, a limited-run series hosted by Indian Hills High School senior Annie Schumann. On this episode, Annie talks with artist, poet and teacher Alena Cody. Alena is a third-generation Cincinnatian and has invested more time in her art since the start of the pandemic. This summer, she and 86 other artists created the Black Lives Matter mural outside Cincinnati City Hall, just a few blocks away from where her parents grew up. Alena talks about how she became an artist and poet at a young age and the long-standing connection between art and activism. Show Notes: - Follow Alena’s art on Instagram @starrlit_artworks and on Facebook at StarrLit Artworks. - If the pandemic has created new challenges for your college-age child or they’re feeling stuck and without a plan, our 10-week virtual coaching program can help. Move Forward Crew will help them discover a career path they love, build confidence, or navigate big life transition. The next session starts Tuesday, January 12. For

One lesson Dr. Chris Radchenko lives by: If you want something, go out and get it. It’s how he worked his way through school on a drilling rig, succeeded in becoming an interventional pulmonologist, and met his wife. On episode 74, Chris tells us about the AI program that’s helping diagnose incidental lung nodules at UC Health. He also shares tips for taking care of your lung health during lung cancer awareness month and how he learned to trust himself. Show Notes: - Thank you to our sponsor Health Carousel, which provides world class staffing and workplace solutions designed to improve lives and make health care work better. Learn more at healthcarousel.com. - One of the nation’s top 25 public research universities, UC Health is revolutionizing how discovery-driven care is delivered. Learn more at uchealth.com. - Learn more about UC Health’s Lung Cancer Screening Program and find out if you qualify by calling 513-584-LUNG.

In March, our lives were turned sideways at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s especially true for Dr. Suzanne Bennett, an anesthesiologist at UC Health, who went from performing relatively routine surgical procedures to helping craft the health system’s pandemic response plan. On episode 73, Suzanne talks about how she realized her dream of becoming a doctor after working as a nurse and what is has been like on the medical frontlines. As the director of UC’s critical division, she’s made personal sacrifices including working 16 to 18 hour days and deciding to have her three youngest sons temporarily stay with their father full-time this spring. Suzanne is also one of the doctors who cared for episode 72 guest Tonia Elrod, who suffered from a massive heart attack and several cardiac arrests. Show Notes: - Thank you to our sponsor Health Carousel, which provides world class staffing and workplace solutions designed to improve lives and make health care work better. Learn more at healthcarousel.com.

Toward the end of 2018, P&G executive Tonia Elrod received a clean bill of heart health. Four months later, she suffered a massive heart attack and went into cardiac arrest. She was unconscious and didn’t have a pulse when the paramedics arrived. Against all odds and after two weeks in the cardiac ICU, Tonia survived. On episode 72, Tonia shares her recovery journey that continues today. Her brush with death taught her that our reactions are what define us and that there’s always something to be grateful for. Tonia is also using her story to promote heart health as an ambassador for the American Heart Association and as the co-chair of the Cincinnati Goes Red for Women campaign. Show Notes: - Thank you to our sponsor Health Carousel, which provides world class staffing and workplace solutions designed to improve lives and make health care work better. Learn more at www.healthcarousel.com. - One of the nation’s top 25 public research universities, UC Health is revolutionizing how discovery-driven care is d

In her early 20s, Christine Luken was working as an accountant, but her personal finances were in shambles. She had developed an unhealthy relationship with money, in large part due to her romantic relationship at the time. She had to learn the hard way how to move past her shame so she could pay off her debt, and now she helps other people do the same. Christine calls herself the Financial Lifeguard and owns a financial coaching business that empowers people to take control of their money. On episode 71, she explains the relationship between money and our emotions, how we can create a healthier relationship to money, and shares a little from her first book, Money Is Emotional. Visit Christine’s website: https://www.christineluken.com/ Read Money Is Emotional: https://www.christineluken.com/books/

Cincinnati native Iris Simpson Bush grew up in a chaotic but loving household. As the oldest, she helped raise her three younger brothers. So when her brother Ron was murdered in 2007, it felt like she had lost a son. On episode 70, Iris discusses vengeance, forgiveness and how she has chosen to live with gratitude. The leader of the Flying Pig Marathon, Queen Bee Half Marathon and many other local races also shares when she became a runner.

Less than half of the 22 million jobs lost at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic have been recovered, but executive recruiter Debra Savage still sees opportunity for finding or creating a position that’s right for you. On episode 69, Debra talks about her many careers, how to shift industries and return to work after taking time off, and how to network safely right now. She shares a ton of advice job-seekers won’t want to miss, including why you should never be afraid to tell your story.

After working at Cincinnati-based Convergys for close to two decades, Lisa Stoner wanted out. She wasn’t learning or contributing as much as she once had been and wasn’t excited. But it wasn’t until she hit the 20-year mark that she got the courage to take a year-long sabbatical. Today, Lisa is the global head of support operations at Uber and chair of the Women of Uber employee resource group. On episode 68, she shares what it was like to navigate her career transition, the importance of diversity and inclusion, why it’s never too late to pursue a dream and two of her epic failures, including the time she left her 8-week-old son in the hospital for what seemed to be an important work event. Watch "John Lewis: Good Trouble" here: https://www.johnlewisgoodtrouble.com/watch-at-home/

When you have free time, how do you spend it? Hobbies can be keys to happiness, but not all of our habits leave us feeling fulfilled. On this short episode, Sarah and Failing Forward Producer Adrienne Donica discuss a metaphor for how to think about the activities you spend your free time on. There’s dinner, dessert, and funnel cake. Gaining awareness about your own habits is the first step toward creating a balance that leaves you feeling satisfied. Check out Failing Forward's new 90-day coaching program, Move Forward: https://www.failforwardpod.com/sarah-brown-coaching

Annette Wick is no stranger to caregiving and grief. She lost her first husband to cancer, her father to Parkinson’s, and watched her mother slowly decline from dementia. After her mom’s diagnosis, Annette started a blog that eventually became her second book, “I’ll Have Some of Yours.” On episode 66, Annette discusses the backstory of the book, how she learned to stay close to her grief but not in it, and how we can do the same. Plus, you won’t want to miss hearing her read a short excerpt from “I’ll Have Some of Yours.” Find more about Annette’s work: https://annettejwick.com/ Order “I’ll Have Some of Yours”: https://www.josephbeth.com/book/9780977485611 Read Annette’s blog: https://findyouinthesun.com/

In his late 30s, Jeb Blount was working his dream job as the vice president of sales for a company he loved. He and his family were living on the Florida coast. They even owned a yacht. And yet, he was miserable. He found his way back to happiness by sacrificing everything for a somewhat nebulous dream that eventually came into razor-sharp focus. On episode 65, Jeb shares his journey starting Sales Gravy, a sales training and coaching company, and when he first discovered he had a passion for sales. He also discusses tips for finding your confidence and building resilience in a field where “no” can be a common refrain. Learn more about Jeb, his books, and his podcast: https://jebblount.com/ Check out Sales Gravy: https://salesgravy.com/

While out on a training ride in preparation for a 100-mile bike race, Meriden McGraw was hit by a car. The accident changed the trajectory of her life. She discovered mindfulness, was diagnosed with anxiety and passed on a Ph.D. program in clinical psychology in pursuit of a career in mental wellness instead. Co-founder of Quidwell and director of the UC Center for Integrative Health and Wellness’s Corporate Mindfulness Team, Meriden shares her journey on episode 64 along with lots of quick, easy mindfulness practices you can do anywhere. She also discusses the connection between breathing and relaxation, and slowing down in the age of COVID-19. Find Meriden on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meridenmwb/ Learn about Quidwell: https://quidwell.com/ Find out more about the UC Center for Integrative Health and Wellness: https://www.uchealth.com/integrative/

In 2014, Brogan Dulle didn’t show up to coach his swim practice, and his mom, Beth, knew something was wrong. Eight days later, after an extensive search, authorities found Brogan had died by suicide. On episode 63, Beth discusses the search party, and the good things that have come in wake of this tragedy. In 2015, the Dulle family started 8 Days of Greatness as a way to commemorate Brogan’s life each year. Today, mental health check-ins are a normal part of the family’s routine, and Beth works for 1N5, a nonprofit that increases awareness and provides education about mental health to stop the stigma. Follow 8 Days of Greatness on Instagram @gr8nesstbd (https://www.instagram.com/gr8nesstbd/) Learn more about 1N5 and find resources: https://1n5.org/