Podcast
Messy Beginnings
Hosted by Suzannah Simmons · EN
Messy Beginnings is a conversation space for the truth behind success as a human being = the missteps, detours, and imperfect starts that shape who we become. In each episode, host Suzannah Simmons will sit down with 1–2 guests: thought leaders, entrepreneurs, social workers, neuroscientists, creatives, psychologists, changemakers, and the "everyday" person—to explore how moments of uncertainty, failure, or chaos became powerful catalysts for growth.
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Episode 01 Failure is Fuel
Oct 2301:06:39Tap to summarizeNote: The first episode! The intro and outro are audio only but the conversation with Atiba de Souza is on video. Summary: In this engaging conversation, Atiba and Suzannah discuss the concept of "Messy Beginnings," emphasizing the importance of embracing imperfections and learning from failures. Atiba shares his personal journey from his childhood in Trinidad to his experiences in the U.S., highlighting the challenges he faced and the lessons he learned. The discussion touches on themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the pursuit of being world-class in one's own sphere. Atiba also talks about his book, "The Delegation Trap," and the idea that failure can be a source of fuel for growth.Chapters00:00:00 Introduction to Messy Beginnings00:03:00 Atiba's Childhood and Challenges00:09:00 Embracing Imperfections00:15:00 The Power of Resilience00:21:00 Discovering Self and Potential00:27:00 Leadership and The Delegation Trap00:33:00 Turning Failures into Fuel00:39:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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