The Crucible with Jeff Marshall

The Crucible with Jeff Marshall is a video podcast series on which highly successful executives, changemakers, entrepreneurs, and leaders come to discuss their greatest failure (or crucible moment) and it has impacted their growth or success. On the Crucible, we believe that understanding the journeys of those who have faced and navigated through tough times can provide, not only inspiration, but also practical advice to others who may be facing their own adversities.

Episodes

A Hurdle Too High

June 26, 2025 • 14 mins

On this episode of The Crucible With Jeff Marshall, multihyphenate entrepreneur Atoya Burleson takes us through a time when she had to learn that she was more than just a standout college athlete.

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Unexpected Pause

June 5, 2025 • 15 mins

On this episode of The Crucible w/Jeff Marshall, former tech exec and entrepreneur Modupe Congleton shares her journey through shock, reflection, and reclaiming her power after an unexpected pause in her career.

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Getting To The Next Thing

May 29, 2025 • 23 mins

On this episode of The Crucible w/Jeff Marshall, political strategist Will Dunbar reflects on his first and only run for political office and how his loss in that campaign changed him as a husband, father, son, and businessman.

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But It Breaks Inside

May 9, 2025 • 20 mins

On this episode of The Crucible, long-time non-profit executive Kelly Woodland reflects on the emotional aftermath of suddenly losing the role that defined him for so longand how he began the hard work of separating who he is from what he did.

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The Strength of Vulnerability

May 1, 2025 • 21 mins

On this episode of The Crucible with Jeff Marshall, CMO and advertising industry veteran Molly Watson discusses how her challenges with early parenthood and her rise to leadership met on a collision course resulting in a courageous display of vulnerable leadership well before it was all the rage.

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A Painful, but Graceful Exit

April 25, 2025 • 19 mins

On this episode of The Crucible w/Jeff Marshall, marketing expert and serial entrepreneur Jen Hayes-Lee opens up about the highs and lows of building- and letting go of- a business that seemed destined to be the next big thing.

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Chasing 59

April 16, 2025 • 14 mins

On this episode of The Crucible with Jeff Marshall, serial entrepreneur and private equity investor Calvin L. Butts Jr. discusses how the death of his father changed his perspective on time and propelled him to greatness.

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Invitations & Opportunities

April 3, 2025 • 24 mins

In this episode of The Crucible w/Jeff Marshall, award-winning strategist and renowned podcast host Sybil Amuti shares her story of triumph following a crucible moment that had her questioning God's love only to discover her true purpose and power.

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A Father's Dilemma

March 26, 2025 • 22 mins

On this episode of 'The Crucible with Jeff Marshall', Attorney Lloyd Freeman is forced to confront the dichotomy of being Partner and being a parent- a challenge many ambitious professionals know all too well.

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When an "F" is more valuable than an "A"

March 17, 2025 • 13 mins

On the series premiere, award-winning marketer and host, Jeff Marshall details one of his most personally painful moments, how it shaped him, and how it lent itself to the creation of 'The Crucible with Jeff Marshall'.

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The Crucible with Jeff Marshall

Episodes

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Getting To The Next Thing

But It Breaks Inside

The Strength of Vulnerability

A Painful, but Graceful Exit

Chasing 59

Invitations & Opportunities

A Father's Dilemma

When an "F" is more valuable than an "A"

Popular Podcasts

A Hurdle Too High

Unexpected Pause