Fail Big, Bounce Hard

A Panel Discussion with Q&A

Failure is inevitable in the creative industries—but it doesn’t have to be the end of the story. In fact, the biggest stumbles often spark the boldest comebacks.

This unapologetic session explores the power of failure as a catalyst for growth, resilience, and reinvention. Expect raw honesty, laughter, and hard-won lessons on how to survive the lows, learn from them, and bounce back stronger.

Featuring Emma Ahlert (Founder of Elsie), Temi Wilkey (Writer, Actor + Director of Main Character Energy), Holly Holdsworth (Writer, Director + Founder of South West Independent Film), Cindy Kramer (Creative Director of Finders Keepers Music).

This conversation will remind you that “failure” isn’t a dirty word - it’s part of the process.