From Setbacks to Success

In this episode, host Sydney Johnson is joined by co-founders Shahr Savizi-Smed and Amanda Ovaici as they take us through the journey of creating Fuckup Nights YYC, a platform dedicated to destigmatizing failure in entrepreneurship. They delve into the origins of their friendship and how it fueled the inception of Fuckup Nights YYC. Through insightful discussions, they explore the mission and its global counterparts, emphasizing that failure is not just a possibility but an inevitable part of the entrepreneurial journey. Acknowledging failure is crucial for fostering innovation and risk-taking, as it provides valuable lessons that propel growth. Shahr and Amanda share personal anecdotes from their own entrepreneurial experiences, illustrating how embracing failure has helped them overcome obstacles and ultimately drive success. They also discuss the impact of Fuckup Nights YYC on the entrepreneurial community in Calgary, highlighting its role in fostering connections between aspiring entrepreneurs and experienced professionals. This episode is a powerful reminder that failure, rather than being a setback, can be a stepping stone toward achieving greatness.

 

Topics discussed in this episode.

• Cafe Alchemist

 

In the spirit of our journey to promote reconciliation, we would like to honour the truth of our shared history and acknowledge Treaty 7 territory and the traditional lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, that includes the Kainai, Siksika, and Piikani First Nations. We acknowledge the traditional lands of the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda, including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nations. We would also like to recognize the Métis people, and the Inuit people who have made their home here in Mohk’insstsis, also known as Calgary.