Moxie Uncut

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  EP 241| Reset Series: Elizabeth – The Power of Art, Voice & Finding Peace After Derailment 08.10.2026 31p

  In this episode, I sit down with human rights lawyer and cyanotype artist Elizabeth Ashamu Deng to discuss her personal and professional journey through grief, career shifts, and finding a renewed sense of purpose. Key Resets: 00:00 – Overview of Reset 09:40 – The Forced Reset 10:08 – Reframing Voice & Finding Freedom 13:33 – Embracing 'Don't Wait 22:53 – Listening to the Body Over Hustle Connect with Jenny 🌐 https://jennynuccio.com/contact 📱 Socials: Jenny Nuccio Connect with Elizabeth 📱 Socials: Elewaart
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  EP 240| Reset Series: Joy Obuya – The Power of Reframing & Rebuilding After Business Closure 24.09.2026 27p
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  EP 239| Reset Series: Judith - The Audacity to Dream, Rebuilding Self-Trust & Overcoming Fears. 17.09.2026 36p
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  EP 238| Reset Series: Suzie - Knowing When to Fold, Protecting Your Secret Sauce & Redefining Success 10.09.2026 31p

  In this episode of Moxie Uncut, beauty entrepreneur and pioneer Suzie Wokabi shares her powerful reset journey- from launching Kenya's first homegrown makeup brand to navigating the complex identity shifts and creative frictions of a corporate acquisition. When her long-term relationship with her original business model transformed into employment, Suzie adapted. She balanced the emotional realities of letting go with strategic new ventures, channelling her expertise into mentoring the next generation, driving sales for sustainable regional brands, and laying the groundwork for a pan-African beauty collective. Key Reset Moments 00:00 - The Reality of Acquisition Backlash 09:39 - Redefining the Meaning of a Reset 10:20 - Inside the Six-Month Corporate Conversation 12:28 - Navigating Board Meetings Alone at 3:00 a.m. 15:01 - Balancing the Relief and Friction of Employment 17:09 - The Future Horizon: From SB Dada to a House of African Beauty 20:18 - Measuring Success by Inspiration Rather Than Just Financial Metrics 27:38 - Learning When to Fold Without Giving Up 28:49 - Why Your Identity is the Ultimate Competitive Advantage 29:29 - Grounding Routines: The Sanctity of Home, Family, and Cooking Connect with Jenny 🌐 https://jennynuccio.com/contact 📱 Socials: Jenny Nuccio Connect with Suzie 📱 Socials: Suzie Wokabi Filmed at Afrika House  📍 Karen, Hardy, Nairobi 📧 General Inquiries & Bookings: [email protected] 📱 WhatsApp: +254 725 219 852 📸 Instagram: @afrika.housekenya 👍 Facebook: afrika.housekenya
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  EP 237 | Reset Series: James - Embracing Adaptability, Mentoring Artists & Cultivating Community 04.09.2026 30p

  In this episode of Moxie Uncut, creative entrepreneur James Njoroge shares his powerful reset journey - from a celebrated museum exhibition to financial rock bottom, a family medical crisis, and the loss of a stable income. When his old business model stopped working, James adapted. He turned an unexpected opportunity into a live caricature business, pivoted online during COVID-19, and ultimately grew from a solo artist into an industry builder committed to mentoring and empowering other artists. Key Reset Moments • 00:00 - Introducing James Njoroge • 11:14 - First Live Caricature Gig • 13:10 - Drawing 160 People at Church Camp • 17:13 - Pivoting to Virtual Parties During COVID-19 • 22:10 - From Solo Artist to Industry Builder Connect with Jenny • 🌐 https://jennynuccio.com/contact • 📱 Socials: Jenny Nuccio Connect with James • 🌐 Kaatoony Filmed at Afrika House 📍 Karen, Hardy, Nairobi 📧 General Inquiries & Bookings: [email protected] 📱 WhatsApp: +254 725 219 852 📸 Instagram: @afrika.housekenya 👍 Facebook: afrika.housekenya
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  EP 236 | Reset Series: Violette Wambua - Building Community, Finding Momentum & Embracing Gratitude 28.08.2026 26p

  In this episode of the Moxie Uncut's Reset Season, I sit down with entrepreneur, community builder, and podcaster Violette Wambua, founder and CEO of Networking in Heels Africa. Violette shares her unconventional entrepreneurial journey- from a cleaning services business and an accidental community event in 2011 to navigating career pivots across tech and beauty, business dry spells, and a seven-year hiatus focused on motherhood. Together, they explore perfectionism, rejection, momentum, self-reflection, and purpose-and why sometimes a closed door is exactly the protection we need. Key Moments  00:00 - Introducing Violette Wambua 01:18 - The accidental start of Networking in Heels 05:49 - Overcoming perfectionism 07:14 - Pivots, dry spells, and a seven-year hiatus 10:32 - What a reset really means 13:20 - When a closed door is protection 17:44 - Why momentum beats stagnation 19:20 - Becoming your own best business partner 20:22 - Gratitude and grounding rhythms Connect with Jenny 🌐 https://jennynuccio.com/contact 📱 Socials: Jenny Nuccio Connect with Violette Violette Wambua creates spaces for honest conversations, builds meaningful communities, and empowers the next generation of creative leaders. She is also an experienced MC, moderator, and community builder in Nairobi's entrepreneurial ecosystem. 📸 Instagram: @violettendukuwambua 👍 LinkedIn: Violette Nduku Wambua Venue: Afrika House 📍 Karen, Hardy, Nairobi 📧 General Inquiries & Bookings: [email protected] 📱 WhatsApp: +254 725 219 852 📸 Instagram: @afrika.housekenya 👍 Facebook: afrika.housekenya
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  EP 235 | Reset Series: Tatiana - High Fashion, Social Impact & Creative Courage 21.08.2026 32p

  In this episode of Moxie Uncut's Reset Series, I sit down with Tatiana Teixeira, the biologist and former dancer turned creative director behind the sustainable fashion brand, AfroWema. Tatiana shares her transformative journey from volunteering in the Kibera slum to building a globally recognized high-fashion brand that prioritizes social impact and creative excellence. Key Takeaways • 00:00 - Defining the Reset • 06:36 - 08:31: Pivoting Through Personal Heartbreak • 12:01 - 13:11: Navigating Career Instability • 14:44 - 15:53: Embracing Perfectionism as a Learning Tool • 18:53 - 20:26: Reframing Team Transitions as Success • 21:27 - 22:12: Courage in Creative Risks • 31:32 - 32:05: Final Advice: Ignore Societal Expectations I'd love to connect and hear your thoughts! Contact me: https://jennynuccio.com/contact Or find me on social: Jenny Nuccio
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  EP 234 | Reset Series: Pinky Ghelani - Identity & Finding Your Authentic Voice 20.08.2026 28p

  On this episode of Moxie Uncut, Pinky Ghelani, media personality and founder of What Women Want Africa, shares what it really takes to let go of a familiar identity and build a life with purpose. From leaving a successful radio career to navigating motherhood, entrepreneurship, and personal reinvention, Pinky opens up about embracing discomfort, redefining success, and why failure is often the foundation for growth. If you're navigating a career pivot, a personal reset, or simply questioning what's next, this conversation is for you. Key Takeaways • 00:00 - Defining the Reset • 04:14–04:25: Reframing Productivity • 05:50–06:30: Shedding Established Identities • 14:10–14:21: Healing through Dialogue • 20:14–20:23: Urgency of Action • 23:14–23:23: Embracing Discomfort for Growth • 24:55–25:05: Redefining Success • 26:08–26:17: Listening to Internal Signals I'd love to connect and hear your thoughts! Contact me: https://jennynuccio.com/contact Or find me on social: Jenny Nuccio
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  EP 233 | Reset Series: Sham - Authentic Travel & Building with Purpose 18.08.2026 34p

  This week on Moxie Uncut, we delve into the transformative power of aligning career with true conviction. Join me in a soulful dialogue with Sham, the visionary behind Travel for Purpose, as she recounts her departure from a high-rise corporate life in the UK to pioneer ethical tourism in Kenya. Sham discusses the profound personal recalibration required when facing severe health challenges and the resilience needed to adapt a business vision to real-world demands. From the importance of human-to-human connection to finding purpose in the quiet seasons of recovery, this episode highlights how stepping away from the "beaten path" can lead to a more authentic and impactful life.   Key Takeaways • 00:00 - Defining the Reset • 00:49 - 01:04 - Core Concepts • 03:54 - 05:37 - Career Transformation • 06:42 - 08:08 - Business Agility • 12:00 - 13:02 - Mindset Shifts through Travel • 26:40 - 27:37 - Health as a Mandatory Pause • 33:18 - 33:55 - Internal Guidance   I'd love to connect and hear your thoughts! Contact me: https://jennynuccio.com/contact Or find me on social: Jenny Nuccio
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  EP 232 | Reset Series: Kevin Mbogho - Pruning for Purpose & Faith-Led Building 01.07.2026 34p

  What does it mean to truly prune your life so you can grow? In this episode of Moxie Uncut, Kevin Mbogho, Head of Strategic Operations & Sustainability at Imani Collective, shares his journey from veterinary assistant and anthropology student to building teams, systems, and impact through faith-led leadership. We talk about why a reset isn't failure—it's often the refinement and realignment needed to make room for what matters most. If you're navigating change, feeling stretched too thin, or trying to focus on what truly moves the needle, this conversation is for you. Key Reset Takeaways: • 07:19 - Pruning for Purpose • 13:36 - The Power of "No • 27:03 - Productive Failure • 31:44 - Focus on the Buildable I'd love to connect and hear your thoughts! Contact me: https://jennynuccio.com/contact Or find me on social: Jenny Nuccio
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  EP 231 | Reset Series: Danielle Anderson - Intentional Growth & Designing Your Freedom 10.06.2026 31p

  This week on Moxie Uncut, we explore the power of intentional shifts. Join me in conversation with Danielle Anderson, business coach and strategy consultant, as she shares why a "reset" isn't failure, but refinement. From transitioning a successful networking club to navigating the profound shifts of motherhood, Danielle opens up about the intentional shifts in business, leadership, and personal capacity that shaped a more meaningful life. Key Takeaways: • 00:00 - Introduction and Overview • 05:14 - The Reflection Reset • 07:28 - The Career Identity Reset • 17:10 - The Visionary Reset • 25:34 - The Integrity Reset • 30:46 - The Boundary Reset • 32:30 - Advice for Your Next Chapter   I'd love to connect and hear your thoughts! Contact me: https://jennynuccio.com/contact Or find me on social: Jenny Nuccio
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  EP 230 | Reset Series: Francis - Running Your Own Race & Building for Impact 09.06.2026 34p

  This week on Moxie Uncut, we explore the power of intentional shifts. Join me in conversation with Francis, founder of the school feeding program Cup of Uji, as he shares why a "reset" isn't failure, but refinement. From leaving a teaching career to scale a program feeding 17,000 children daily, Francis opens up about the intentional shifts in business, leadership, and faith that shaped a more meaningful life. Key Takeaways: 00.00 - Introduction and Overview 05:14 - The Reflection Reset 07:28 - The Career Identity Reset 17:10 - The Visionary Reset 25:34 - The Integrity Reset 30:46 - The Boundary Reset 32:30 - Advice for Your Next Chapter   I'd love to connect and hear your thoughts!  Contact me: https://jennynuccio.com/contact Or find me on social: Jenny Nuccio
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  EP 229 | Reset Series: Mariam - Purposeful Design, Spiritual Reset & the Art of Unlearning 09.06.2026 30p

  On this episode of Moxie Uncut, we explore the power of rebuilding with wisdom. Join me in conversation with Mariam, founder of sustainable fashion brand Mariam Couture, as she shares why a "reset" isn't failure, but refinement. From leaving teaching to transforming her thriving business into a slow-fashion brand, Mariam opens up about the intentional shifts in business, health, and faith that shaped a more meaningful life. Key Takeaways: 0.00 - Introduction to reset 09:40 - The Business Quality Reset 11:13 - The Identity Reset 14:58 - The Micro-Reset Philosophy 18:41 - The Personal Well-being Reset 21:56 - The Spiritual Reset 26:06 - Advice for Your Next Chapter I'd love to connect and hear your thoughts. Contact me: https://jennynuccio.com/contact Or find me on social: Jenny Nuccio
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  EP 228 | Reset Series: Abdirahman – Kidney Failure Recovery, Wellness & Resilience 19.05.2026 31p

  In this powerful episode of Moxie Uncut, I sit down with Abdirahman, founder of Nyali CrossFit Mombasa, to unpack the life-altering reset that changed his entire trajectory. After battling kidney failure and enduring four years of dialysis, Abdi received a life-saving kidney transplant from a close friend at the onset of the 2019 pandemic. That second chance forced him to rethink everything — from chasing the "rat race" to prioritizing wellness, purpose, and community. What followed was the creation of Nyali CrossFit, an inclusive fitness community in Mombasa built on intentional design, excellence, and impact.   Key Takeaways:  0:00 - Introduction to reset 01:13 - The Ultimate Reset 06:35 - Mental Resilience 07:53 - Wellness as a Priority 14:50 - The Power of Showing Up 16:45 - Community & Charity 18:49 - Inclusive & Intentional Design 27:59 - Perspective on Time 30:29 - Persistence   I'd love to connect and hear your thoughts.  Contact me: https://jennynuccio.com/contact Or find me on social: Jenny Nuccio
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  EP 227 | Reset Series: Nikole Opiyo - Rebuilding with Wisdom, Maternal Health & the Value of Waiting 14.05.2026 32p

  In this episode of Moxie Uncut, Nikole, co-founder of the Tembea na Rehema Foundation, reflects on navigating major life transitions and anchoring identity in faith. She shares her journey from moving to Kenya at 17 to balancing motherhood, academic work, and leadership in maternal and child health, highlighting how internal refinement and patience shape a meaningful "reset." The conversation explores waiting on the right timing, embracing purposeful pivots, and building something greater than oneself.    Key Takeaways:  0:00 - Introduction to reset 01:21 - Defining the "Reset" 07:37 - Identity Beyond the Mission 10:10 - The Role of Obedience and Passion 11:40 - The Power of the Pivot 15:28 - Leading with Integrity 18:48 - Don't Waste the Waiting 22:25 - The Importance of Collaboration 26:12 - Mindful Motherhood   I'd love to connect and hear your thoughts. Contact me: https://jennynuccio.com/contact Or find me on social: Jenny Nuccio
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  EP 226 | Reset Series: Dan Mugami - The Courage to Pivot, Start Small & Begin Again 11.05.2026 43p

  In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur Dan Mugami, CEO & Founder of Dankiz Arts and Creations Ltd, to discuss the reality of business pivots, the courage to diversify, and the wisdom found in starting small. Dan shares his journey from the t-shirt industry to becoming a leader in construction, manufacturing, and logistics. This conversation is for anyone navigating a season of refinement or looking for the "quiet courage to just begin again."   Key Takeaways 00.00 - Introduction and Overview  00:49 - 01:05: Defining the Reset Season 14:06 - 15:44: Resetting from a High Point 17:21 - 18:26: The Risk of Going Too Big Too Soon 19:54 - 20:22: Mistakes as Part of "Becoming" 23:28 - 24:22: Closed Doors as Vital Redirection 37:25 - 38:09: Simplicity and Small Wins 41:13 - 42:20: The Process of Metamorphosis   I'd love to connect and hear your thoughts! Contact me: https://jennynuccio.com/contact Or find me on social: Jenny Nuccio
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  EP 225 | Reset Series: Dr. Swabra - Rebuilding Life Through Discipline, Loss & Purpose 08.05.2026 31p

  In this episode of Moxie Uncut, Dr. Swabra, an obstetrician- gynecologist and fertility specialist, shares how a life-changing health scare pushed her to rebuild her life through small daily changes, discipline, and intentional priorities. From juggling motherhood and medicine to embracing vulnerability and growth, this conversation is a powerful reminder that transformation begins within.   Big Takeaways 00.00 - Introduction and Overview 03:58 - Decision to undergo bariatric surgery after a mini heart attack 06:00 - How postpartum depression led to mountaineering 06:43 - "Juggling" priorities vs. chasing balance 08:20 - Navigating mom guilt while pursuing big goals 09:35 - Redefining a "reset" as recalibration, not starting from zero 11:16 - 100-workout challenge & discipline as self-respect 13:08 - Lifelong learning and starting before you feel ready 17:18 - How personal loss shaped her work in fertility & obstetrics 23:12 - Building her own hospital and redefining patient care 24:42 - Future goals and what's next   I would love to connect with you and hear your thoughts on this! Connect with me: https://jennynuccio.com/contact Find me on social media: Jenny Nuccio Work with me through one-on-one mentorship and strategic coaching sessions: Join me!
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  EP 224 | Patience and Intention with Ideas 10.07.2025 17p

  In a fast-moving world that glorifies quick action and visible outcomes, this episode is an invitation to slow down. Not every idea is meant to be launched the moment it arrives. Some ideas are sacred seeds—meant to be nurtured, developed, and matured over time. Today we talk about trusting God's timing, practicing discernment, and being faithful stewards of the ideas we've been entrusted with.   Big Takeaways 00:00 -Introduction and Overview 03:35 -  Delay Doesn't Mean Denial 5:45 - Not Every Idea Is for Now—Or for You 10:10 - Cultivating Ideas Requires Rhythms of Reflection 16:20 - Outro   Honorable Mentions  Books by Jenny   I would love to connect with you and hear your thoughts on this! Connect with me: https://jennynuccio.com/contact Follow along with my Weekly Wild: Sign Up! Find me on social media: Jenny Nuccio Work with me through one-on-one mentorship and strategic coaching sessions: Join me! Sign up to receive a copy of the podcast slides covered in this week's episode: https://jennynuccio.myflodesk.com/ry8jrddbfx
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  EP 223 | Embracing the Hard and Right Things 03.07.2025 19p

  This episode kicks off the month of Faith and Trust by exploring what it means to walk in obedience even when it's uncomfortable. So often, the right path isn't the easiest—it's the one that asks something deeper from us. The courage to trust God through the hard things can be what refines and matures us. This conversation is an honest look at how faith grows in the tension between comfort and calling.   Big Takeaways 00:00 -Introduction and Overview 04:15 -  Obedience Isn't Always Comfortable—But It's Worth It 13:25 - Trust Is Built in the Stretch 17:45 - You Don't Have to Understand to Trust 26:40 - Outro I would love to connect with you and hear your thoughts on this! Connect with me: https://jennynuccio.com/contact Follow along with my Weekly Wild: Sign Up! Find me on social media: Jenny Nuccio Work with me through one-on-one mentorship and strategic coaching sessions: Join me! Sign up to receive a copy of the podcast slides covered in this week's episode: https://jennynuccio.myflodesk.com/ry8jrddbfx  
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  EP 222 | Letting Go for Stability 26.06.2025 29p

  Letting go doesn't always feel brave. Most of the time, it feels like failure, or fear, or loss. But this week, we're flipping the script. In this final episode of our Courage + Change series, we're talking about how letting go might actually be the most courageous thing you can do. Whether it's a title, a plan, or just the need to have it all figured out. What if loosening your grip is the first step to real stability?   Big Takeaways 00:00 -Introduction and Overview 05:50 -  Letting Go Is an Intentional, Not Passive 19:50 - Stability Is Built Through Rhythms, Not Rigidity 26:40 - Outro   Mentions Jacqueline Novogratz   Books Manifesto for a Moral RevolutionThe Blue Sweater   I would love to connect with you and hear your thoughts on this! Connect with me: https://jennynuccio.com/contact Follow along with my Weekly Wild: Sign Up! Find me on social media: Jenny Nuccio Work with me through one-on-one mentorship and strategic coaching sessions: Join me! Sign up to receive a copy of the podcast slides covered in this week's episode: https://jennynuccio.myflodesk.com/ry8jrddbfx