Fail Forward #16 | From Radio Station Chaos to the Fall of Empires | Malesela & Roche

In this episode of Fail Forward Friday, Roche and Malesela dive into two gripping tales of failure and redemption. Roche recounts the turbulent journey of being part of an online radio station and TV production company, only to see both ventures collapse under the weight of inexperience, internal chaos, and poor business models. From hosts dropping shocking on-air bombshells about the Vatican’s revenue model to knife fights in the studio, the story is a rollercoaster of missteps and hard-earned lessons. Malesela, on the other hand, takes us on a geopolitical journey through the rise and fall of the USSR, drawing chilling parallels to modern-day South Africa. From corruption and economic collapse to the haunting legacy of the Berlin Wall, the episode is a masterclass in how nations, and businesses, can crumble when leadership and implementation fail. Both stories converge on a powerful truth: failure is inevitable, but how you rise from it defines your legacy. Tune in for a riveting exploration of ambition, missteps, and the art of failing forward.