Episodes

Episode 1

Kali Patrice: Fear of Failure.

In the inaugural episode of Anatomy of Failure, Ivy Walker and guest co-host, Kali Patrice, take a deep dive into one of the most common reasons businesses fail: the fear of failure. Drawing on their own startup experiences, they reveal how fear can manifest in different ways-driving some founders to abandon ventures prematurely or preventing others from even launching. Ivy opens up about winding down a staffing company that raised significant capital but struggled with a misaligned business model. Rather than confront potential failure head-on, she tried to offload responsibility by hiring a new CEO. Eventually, she returned to find the company in free fall, forcing her to face her lifelong fear of not living up to others' expectations.

Kali's story offers a different perspective. Despite years of expertise in hair care and chemical engineering, she stalled on launching her own product line out of fear it might flop. Through personal work, therapy, and tapping into the right support network, she recognized how deeply embedded fear was limiting her true potential. Their discussion underscores that fear of failure often springs from formative childhood experiences and is frequently tied to identity-whether it's being labeled the "gifted" kid or building a persona around perpetual success. Both Ivy and Kali emphasize that openly confronting fear and "failing forward" can ultimately be liberating, clearing space for greater creativity, bolder risk-taking, and genuine fulfillment.

Kali Patrice: Bio

Kali Patrice, celebrated as the Hair Engineer and Original Hair Whisperer, stands at the forefront of transformative workplace culture. With an unparalleled zeal, she's pioneering change through her innovative programs that bridge the gap between belonging and personal branding. Kali's approach is deeply rooted in the conviction that leadership begins with awareness of freedom and belonging.

Her work is a vibrant tapestry of art and science-melding the fluidity of self-expression with the rigors of personal transformation. Through her writing, speeches and workshops, Kali lights a fire under leaders and teams to go within and embrace the powerful synergy of personal growth and authentic self expression. Her expertise revolutionizes the way organizations approach culture and inclusivity and also redefines the essence of modern leadership.

You can follow and connect with Megan on:
Instagram @jeanettecjordan
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalipatrice/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriginalhairwhisperer
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HairWhisperer
Website: https://kalipatrice.com