Thank You for an Unforgettable Failure Lab Experience! We want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who made last night’s Failure Lab event so powerful and memorable. To our storytellers: Your willingness to share your stories with such raw honesty and vulnerability made the evening unforgettable. Thank you for your courage, authenticity, and for being an essential part of this unique experience. To our audience: Thank you for embracing these stories with open hearts and minds. Your presence and engagement helped create a dynamic energy, filled with emotion, empathy, and connection. To our entertainers: You played a crucial role in the evening, delivering jaw-dropping, mind-bending performances that seamlessly bridged each story. Your talent captivated the audience and recharged the room, creating an atmosphere that many described this morning as nothing short of electric. We’re fortunate to have such extraordinary local talent here in Grand Rapids! The photos from the event will be ready soon, and videos will be live in about 30 days. We can't wait to relive the night and share these memories with you all.
Failure Lab
Professional Training and Coaching
Grand Rapids, MI 1,719 followers
Fueled by story. Backed by science. Vital for growth.
About us
Failure Lab helps communities, organizations, and individuals remove failure-based roadblocks to innovation, collaboration, and creative thinking. Through provocative corporate training and storytelling events we are pushing back on the fear of failure and encouraging intelligent risk taking. TRAINING Failure Lab training is, at its core, communication and culture training. It is empathy training. It is “how to be a better human” training. The complexities of organizations are endless. There will always be new org charts, new hires, new production issues, new sales obstacles, new interpersonal conflicts. The common denominator is people. At Failure Lab we believe that if the people that make up an organization are more self-aware, more thoughtful, more empathic, more effective in communication, and have better understanding of human behavior - the answers will reveal themselves, the pieces will fall into place, and progress will become inevitable. It doesn’t matter what you are selling, what product you are producing, what problem you are trying to solve. If the humans in your organization are constantly striving to “be better humans” and have more nuanced understanding of those around them - the problem solving required to elevate your organization will emerge. EVENTS Failure Lab events showcase the untold struggles behind successful people. These unique events bring communities and organizations together through powerful stories, crowdsourced lessons, and music. There is much to be learned from sharing our struggles–everyone fails, the real question is how do we respond to failure? The events consist of storytellers and entertainers and can be customized to fit a one- or two- hour format. The special ingredient is the storytellers not resolving the story of what happened after the failure. The audience’s own lessons are crowdsourced and used to create a new dialogue that brings teams together.
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http://www.failurelab.com
External link for Failure Lab
- Industry
- Professional Training and Coaching
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2012
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Grand Rapids, MI 49503, US
Employees at Failure Lab
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Jordan O'Neil
Failure Lab helps organizations and individuals remove failure-based roadblocks to innovation, collaboration, and creative thinking.
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Larissa Link
Education, Communication, Leadership, Training, Group Facilitation and Support.
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Anna Baeten
Human Centered Leadership Development I Organizational Strategy I Operational Scaling I Progressive Justice-Forward Philanthropy
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Chuck Brown
Award-Winning Failure
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Failure Lab Grand Rapids is tonight! Tickets + Details: https://lnkd.in/gTXy4bN4 Join us as we explore the raw, real, and relatable moments that make us human. Failure Lab showcases the untold struggles behind successful people. These unique events bring communities and organizations together through powerful stories, crowdsourced lessons, and live performances. There is much to be learned from sharing our struggles–everyone fails, the real question is how do we respond to failure? August 21, 2024 7:00pm Wealthy Theatre Grand Rapids, MI
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Entertainer Announcement: Isabella Salas During Failure Lab events, every story is followed by a performance. Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Isabella first trained at Ballet Chelsea under Wendi Dubois before earning a scholarship to Miami City Ballet’s pre-professional program. After graduation, she continued her development as a trainee for Cincinnati Ballet where she danced in numerous company productions including the roles of snow and flowers in The Nutcracker and the swan corps in Swan Lake. In 2021, Isabella joined Ballet Austin as a Butler fellow and was promoted to Ballet Austin’s second company the following year. She performed in multiple corps roles in Steven Mill’s Nutcracker, Swan Lake, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Cinderella, and the acclaimed Light/ The Holocaust and Humanity Project. These 3-4 minute performances, or palate cleansers, are specifically designed to accomplish three objectives: 1.) Clear the air and recharge the room. 2.) Astonish and captivate the audience within a brief timeframe, and 3.) Familiarize the audience with extraordinary local talent that they may not have had the chance to encounter otherwise. Failure Lab | Grand Rapids Wealthy Theatre August 21, 2024 | 7:00 pm Tickets + Details: https://lnkd.in/gTXy4bN4 #failurelab #entertainer #community #storytelling #failure #grandrapids #thepowerofstory #failurestory #empathythroughstorytelling #humanconnection #crushthestigma #humancenteredleadership #failurestories #liveevents #vulnerability #bravery #selfreflection #Inspiration #CommunityEmpathy #NoLessons #RealStories #ballet #balletlife #grandrapidsmichigan Grand Rapids Ballet
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Entertainer Announcement: Drew Alkema During Failure Lab events, every story is followed by a performance. These 3-4 minute performances, or palate cleansers, are specifically designed to accomplish three objectives: 1.) Clear the air and recharge the room. 2.) Astonish and captivate the audience within a brief timeframe, and 3.) Familiarize the audience with extraordinary local talent that they may not have had the chance to encounter otherwise. Failure Lab | Grand Rapids Wealthy Theatre August 21, 2024 | 7:00 pm Tickets + Details: https://lnkd.in/gTXy4bN4 #failurelab #entertainer #community #storytelling #failure #grandrapids #thepowerofstory #failurestory #empathythroughstorytelling #humanconnection #crushthestigma #humancenteredleadership #failurestories #liveevents #vulnerability #bravery #selfreflection #Inspiration #CommunityEmpathy #NoLessons #RealStories #grandrapidsmichigan #fingerstyleguitar #fingerstyleguitarist
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Entertainer Announcement: Mars Maiden During Failure Lab events, every story is followed by a performance. These 3-4 minute performances, or palate cleansers, are specifically designed to accomplish three objectives: 1.) Clear the air and recharge the room. 2.) Astonish and captivate the audience within a brief timeframe, and 3.) Familiarize the audience with extraordinary local talent that they may not have had the chance to encounter otherwise. Failure Lab | Grand Rapids Wealthy Theatre August 21, 2024 | 7:00 pm Tickets + Details: https://lnkd.in/gTXy4bN4 #failurelab #entertainer #community #storytelling #failure #grandrapids #thepowerofstory #failurestory #empathythroughstorytelling #humanconnection #crushthestigma #humancenteredleadership #failurestories #liveevents #vulnerability #bravery #selfreflection #Inspiration #CommunityEmpathy #NoLessons #RealStories #grandrapids #dance #dancersofinstagram
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Entertainer Announcement: Cody Vizcarra During Failure Lab events, every story is followed by a performance. These 3-4 minute performances, or palate cleansers, are specifically designed to accomplish three objectives: 1.) Clear the air and recharge the room. 2.) Astonish and captivate the audience within a brief timeframe, and 3.) Familiarize the audience with extraordinary local talent that they may not have had the chance to encounter otherwise. Failure Lab | Grand Rapids Wealthy Theatre August 21, 2024 | 7:00 pm Tickets + Details: https://lnkd.in/gTXy4bN4 #failurelab #entertainer #community #storytelling #failure #grandrapids #thepowerofstory #failurestory #empathythroughstorytelling #humanconnection #crushthestigma #humancenteredleadership #failurestories #liveevents #vulnerability #bravery #selfreflection #Inspiration #CommunityEmpathy #NoLessons #RealStories #grandrapids #beatbox #beatboxing #beatboxer
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Entertainer Announcement: Mark Evans During Failure Lab events, every story is followed by a performance. These 3-4 minute performances, or palate cleansers, are specifically designed to accomplish three objectives: 1.) Clear the air and recharge the room. 2.) Astonish and captivate the audience within a brief timeframe, and 3.) Familiarize the audience with extraordinary local talent that they may not have had the chance to encounter otherwise. Failure Lab | Grand Rapids Wealthy Theatre August 21, 2024 | 7:00 pm Tickets + Details: https://lnkd.in/gTXy4bN4 #failurelab #entertainer #community #storytelling #failure #grandrapids #thepowerofstory #failurestory #empathythroughstorytelling #humanconnection #crushthestigma #humancenteredleadership #failurestories #liveevents #vulnerability #bravery #selfreflection #Inspiration #CommunityEmpathy #NoLessons #RealStories #grandrapids Hustle Pray Eat LLC #HustlePrayEat
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Entertainer Announcement: Molly Bouwsma Schultz During Failure Lab events, every story is followed by a performance. Molly is an award-winning singer, song-writer, and performing musician with a history of many projects and collaborations. Her unique past and desire for absolute freedom narrate her thought-provoking lyrics, dynamic voice, and unique, profound sound. These 3-4 minute performances, or palate cleansers, are specifically designed to accomplish three objectives: 1.) Clear the air and recharge the room. 2.) Astonish and captivate the audience within a brief timeframe, and 3.) Familiarize the audience with extraordinary local talent that they may not have had the chance to encounter otherwise. Failure Lab | Grand Rapids Wealthy Theatre August 21, 2024 | 7:00 pm Tickets + Details: https://lnkd.in/gTXy4bN4 #failurelab #entertainer #community #storytelling #failure #grandrapids #thepowerofstory #failurestory #empathythroughstorytelling #humanconnection #crushthestigma #humancenteredleadership #failurestories #liveevents #vulnerability #bravery #selfreflection #Inspiration #CommunityEmpathy #NoLessons #RealStories #grandrapids
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Failure Lab Grand Rapids is only 8 days away! August 21, 2024 Wealthy Theatre 7:00pm Tickets + Details: https://lnkd.in/gTXy4bN4 Failure Lab showcases the untold struggles behind successful people. These unique events bring communities and organizations together through powerful stories, crowdsourced lessons, and live performances. There is much to be learned from sharing our struggles–everyone fails, the real question is how do we respond to failure? Don't miss out—get your tickets now! #failurelab #community #storytelling #failure #grandrapids #thepowerofstory #failurestory #empathythroughstorytelling #humanconnection #crushthestigma #humancenteredleadership #failurestories #liveevents #vulnerability #bravery #selfreflection #experiencegrandrapids #Inspiration #CommunityEmpathy #NoLessons #RealStories
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Join us as we explore the raw, real, and relatable moments that make us human. Failure Lab | Grand Rapids August 21, 2024 7:00pm Failure Lab showcases the untold struggles behind successful people. These unique events bring communities and organizations together through powerful stories, crowdsourced lessons, and live performances. There is much to be learned from sharing our struggles–everyone fails, the real question is how do we respond to failure? Tickets + Details: https://lnkd.in/gTXy4bN4
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