ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode of (FAIL) UP, host Alanna Lynch sits down with Emmy Award-winning war correspondent, bestselling author, and founder of Noosphere, Jane Ferguson.
Raised in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, Jane’s life and career have always been shaped by courage, resilience, and a willingness to step into uncertainty. For more than 15 years she reported from the front lines of the world’s most dangerous conflicts, but her biggest challenge came when she made the bold decision to launch Noosphere, a new media startup connecting audiences directly with the journalists they trust.
In this episode, Jane opens up about:
- Growing up in Northern Ireland during the Troubles and how it shaped her worldview and career
- Choosing courage in the face of fear, and why standing still often felt riskier than moving forward
- The burden and privilege of being a woman in war reporting, and the double standards around failure
- Walking away from external validation and accolades to embrace being a beginner again
- How years as a foreign correspondent prepared her for the resilience required in startup life
- What failure has taught her about persistence, pride, and letting go
- Why she believes empathy and adaptability are critical leadership qualities today
- Her thoughts on whether everyone deserves redemption
A fearless and unflinching conversation about risk, resilience, and what happens when you leave behind certainty to build something new.
Stay Connected with Alanna & Jane:
- Alanna Lynch Instagram: @meliorfuturi
- Alanna Lynch Linkedin alannalynch
- (FAIL)UP Instagram : @failupbymeliorfuturi
- Jane's Instagram: @janieferg
- Jane's Linkedin: janeferguson
- Visit Noosphere: www.noosphere.app
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