Fail Forward Friday

Fail Forward Friday is a weekly Podcast show where the hosts Dr Roche Mamabolo and Malesela Molepo dissect and discuss the most epic business blunders from around the world. Each host brings a unique story to the table, providing context, analysis, and key takeaways for entrepreneurs and business professionals alike.

The show aims to destigmatize failure by showcasing real-world examples of missteps, mishaps, and outright disasters. Through engaging discussions and insightful commentary, Fail Friday transforms these blunders into valuable learning opportunities, helping viewers understand the factors that contribute to failure and how to avoid them.

With a mix of humour, expertise, and a healthy dose of schadenfreude, Fail Friday is the perfect way to learn from the mistakes of others and ensure that your own business ventures don't end up as the next cautionary tale.
Weekly English South Africa Business · Education
34 Episodes
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Fail Forward #34 | When Nations Rise… and When They Fail | Malesela, Roche & Vuyile

In this episode of Fail Forward Friday, hosts Malesela and Doc Roche sit down with returning guest Vuyile Gabuza to unpack the fascinating story of Japan’s rise and slow decline. From the glory days of manufacturing dominance to today’s population crisis, Japan offers powerful lessons for nations, leaders, and entrepreneurs…
29 Aug 1 hr 11 min

Fail Forward #30 | What Entrepreneurs Get WRONG on TV! | Malesela, Roche & Liabo

In what might be the most riveting episode yet, Fail Forward Friday brings you an electrifying conversation that cuts deep into the heart of entrepreneurship, exposure, and the hidden blunders no one dares to speak of. 🎤 Enter Liabo Setho, the unapologetic queen of South African business journalism, the firebrand…
1 Aug 1 hr 23 min
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