Fireside Media

The Experimental Economy. Why Discomfort Drives Growth

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December 9, 2025 3:45 - 4:00PM

In a world that rewards comfort and instant validation, Michelle Khare argues that the real growth zone is being comfortable with discomfort. From Navy SEAL training to stand-up comedy, she has made discomfort and experimentation her career. This session explores how creators, leaders, and brands can turn discomfort and experimentation into focus, transform failure into resilience, and use challenge as a creative engine to build the next generation of media.

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