Hello Moxie

Host: Nicole Donnelly
Guest: Inès Baccari — Lead Product Designer & Career Mentor, Built UX processes in Data Protection

In this episode of Hello Moxie, Nicole sits down with Inès Baccari, a Paris-based Lead Product Designer and career mentor helping women in tech build an authentic personal brand that helps them stand out—especially in a rapidly changing, AI-influenced workplace. From her early career as a flight attendant with Emirates to her pivot into UX design and product design, Inès shares the mindset shifts, transferable skills, and community support that made her transition possible.

Together, Nicole and Inès talk about embracing discomfort, navigating imposter syndrome, and why mentorship and personal storytelling are powerful tools for growth—both personally and professionally.

 🌟 What You’ll Hear in This Episode

• Inès’ career pivot story: From the travel industry (Emirates, based in Dubai) to UX design and product design in tech 
• Transferable skills in action: How empathy, observation, and active listening translate from passenger experience to user experience 
• Imposter syndrome & resilience: What helped Inès push through self-doubt and rejection during a 10-month job search 
• Personal branding—your way: Why your story is your differentiator, and how to build your brand without overwhelm 
• Mentorship & community: Why women-centered communities matter—especially when you’re “the only one in the room” 
• A powerful “outside the box” lesson: The moment a teacher’s drawing of a square changed how Inès approached courage and growth 
• Moxie, defined: Inès’ take on moxie as courage and determination 
  
  

 ⭐ Memorable Moments & Quotes (Paraphrased)

• Your past experience isn’t something to hide—it can be the reason you stand out.
• When imposter syndrome shows up, it can be a sign you’re growing.
• “Magic” often happens outside the box—but you have to take the step first. 

 ✨ About Inès Baccari

Inès Baccari is a Lead Product Designer and mentor for women in tech, focused on helping professionals craft an authentic personal brand to increase clarity, confidence, and visibility. She brings a unique perspective shaped by her earlier career in aviation and a deep commitment to community-building and mentorship. 

 📧 Connect with Inès

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/inesbaccari/
• Website: https://inesbaccari.com/
• Instagram: @inesintech

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• Website: Women Empowerment & Inspiring Stories | Hello Moxie
• Connect with Nicole: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-donnelly-dmg/ 
• Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hello-moxie-us 

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Host: Nicole Donnelly
Guest: Dr. Brittany McGeehan — Licensed Psychologist & High-Performance Coach for Women 

Why do so many high-achieving women feel like they’re crushing it on paper… but crumbling inside?

In this episode of Hello Moxie, Nicole sits down with Dr. Brittany McGeehan, a licensed psychologist and high-performance coach for women who “want it all” — the business, the career, the motherhood, the marriage, and themselves.

Together, they unpack how overachievement can become a “false self,” how complex and intergenerational trauma shapes our identities, and what it really looks like to come back home to your body, your voice, and your power.

✨ In this episode, we talk about:

Overachievement & the false self

• Why high-achieving women tie worth to performance
• How “good girls” and oldest daughters learn to earn love through achievement

Reconnecting with your 5-year-old self

• The toy-store exercise to rediscover authenticity
• Why play feels unsafe for many women — and how to relearn it

Intergenerational trauma & inherited roles

• The relationship “templates” we inherit from family
• Questioning the beliefs and roles we never consciously chose

Redefining motherhood, partnership & having it all

• Motherhood vs. house management
• The empowering question: “Who said this has to be my job?”
• Changing the rules in relationships with clarity and communication

Your body as your greatest ally

• How trauma disconnects us from our physical cues
• Modalities that help reawaken the mind-body connection
• Signs your nervous system is stuck in push–crash cycles

Rest as a leadership strategy

• Why rest is non-negotiable for sustainable success
• How scheduling rest boosts creativity, connection, and performance

Supporting the next generation

• Advice for teen girls carrying unhealed trauma
• How curiosity and playfulness help rewrite the legacy for future women

 💡 Meet Dr. Brittany McGeehan

Dr. Brittany McGeehan is a licensed psychologist and high-performance coach for ambitious women who want big lives and deep inner peace. She helps founders, leaders, and high-achieving mothers integrate their careers, families, and sense of self by healing complex and intergenerational trauma, reconnecting with their bodies, and rewriting inherited stories about womanhood, motherhood, and success.

She also runs transformational retreats focused on generational healing and recently launched her own podcast, The Aligned Powerhouse.

 💖 Connect with Dr. Brittany McGeehan

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanymcgeehanphd/
• Website: https://drbrittanymcgeehancoaching.com/

 💖 Connect with Hello Moxie

If today’s conversation sparked something in you, share this episode with another woman who’s ready to rise.

✨ Learn more about the Hello Moxie community and the Moxie Method at hellomoxie.biz

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• Website: Women Empowerment & Inspiring Stories | Hello Moxie
• Connect with Nicole: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-donnelly-dmg/ 
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Say hello Moxie. 💜

Host: Nicole Donnelly
Guest: Sherry Yellin – Leadership Coach, Author, and Founder of The Yellin Group 

In this inspiring episode, Nicole sits down with Dr. Sherry Yellin, founder of The Yellin Group, to explore the fascinating intersection of neuroscience, leadership, and courage. With over two decades of experience helping leaders and teams unlock high performance, Sherry shares insights from her upcoming book, The Science of High-Performance Leadership, revealing how understanding how the brain learns under threat and uncertainty can transform the way we lead and live.

Together, Sherry and Nicole unpack:

• How to recognize when your brain is in “threat mode” — and practical ways to shift back into clarity and calm.
• The surprising truth about why high performers crave chaos (and how to find freedom from it).
• Why uncertainty isn’t the enemy — it’s an invitation to “eat the mystery.”
• The essential role of self-awareness and belief clean-outs in personal growth and leadership.
• How to find your courage companion — the mentor or coach who helps you hold belief when your own falters.
• Why journaling is “strength training for the mind” and one of the most powerful tools for building clarity.

Sherry also gives listeners a sneak peek into her upcoming book, The Science of High-Performance Leadership. You can learn more and join her launch community here.

This conversation is full of practical wisdom, personal stories, and mindset shifts that will help you lead yourself — and others — with more confidence, compassion, and Moxie.

🧠 About Dr. Sherry Yellin

Dr. Sherry Yellin is a leadership development expert, executive coach, and founder of The Yellin Group, where she helps leaders and teams transform performance through neuroscience-based practices. Since 2001, she has worked with organizations to build cultures of clarity, collaboration, and confidence.

Her upcoming book, The Science of High-Performance Leadership, explores how understanding how the brain learns can empower leaders to achieve better results with less effort — and more joy.

Sherry’s passion lies in helping others translate cognitive science into practical strategies that create meaningful, lasting change.

📬 Connect with Dr. Sherry Yellin

• 🌐 Website: www.yellingroup.com
• 📘 Book Launch: yellingroup.com/book-launch-survey
• 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-sherry-yellin
• 📧 Email: [email protected]

💖 Final Thought

As Sherry says, “When the gremlins show up — thank them. They’re proof you’re growing.”

So take a deep breath, eat the mystery, and lead with Moxie.

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• Website: Women Empowerment & Inspiring Stories | Hello Moxie
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Host: Nicole Donnelly
Guest: Laura Fellow – Independent Educational Designer & World schooling Consultant 

What happens when you step away from everything familiar — the job, the structure, the expectations — and let curiosity lead? In this moving and deeply honest episode, Laura Fellow, a former attorney turned global traveler and creative worldschooling mom, joins Hello Moxie to share how letting go of burnout led to a richer, freer life.

From corporate law and red tape to 18 countries, late-night homeschool sessions, and helping other families reimagine education, Laura’s story is one of courage, reinvention, and rediscovering purpose.

Together with host Nicole Donnelly, she explores how to find your confidence again, embrace mentorship in unexpected places, and model bravery for the next generation.

✨ In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How Laura and her family turned burnout into a global learning adventure.
• What it’s really like to worldschool across 18 countries with two kids.
• The hidden cost of corporate culture — and how to know when it’s time to walk away.
• How a simple Notion project became a purpose-driven side business.
• The role of mentorship and why great mentors often come from unexpected places.
• How to rebuild your confidence when you’ve lost your sense of self.
• The Moxie Method in action: following the breadcrumbs toward growth and freedom.

💡 Laura’s Wisdom

💖 About Hello Moxie

Hello Moxie is a storytelling podcast celebrating women who lead with courage, curiosity, and heart. Hosted by Nicole Donnelly, each episode shares honest conversations with women redefining success and finding their own moxie — that fearless spark to grow, lead, and live boldly.

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Learn More About Hello Moxie

• Website: Women Empowerment & Inspiring Stories | Hello Moxie
• Connect with Nicole: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-donnelly-dmg/ 
• Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hello-moxie-us 

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Host: Nicole Donnelly
Guest: Adrienne Guerrero – Founder of Positive Delta, Leadership Coach, and TEDx Speaker 

In this powerful episode, Adrienne Guerrero joins Nicole Donnelly to explore what it truly means to pause — in leadership, in decision-making, and in life. With over two decades of experience in corporate learning, talent management, and change leadership, Adrienne shares how the simple act of slowing down can lead to greater clarity, stronger teams, and more authentic leadership.

Adrienne introduces her PAUSE Framework, a model designed to help leaders move from reaction to reflection — making better decisions grounded in self-awareness, data, and humanity. Through real-world stories and deep insights, she and Nicole dive into the importance of curiosity, integrity, and “respectful courage” in creating healthy organizational cultures.

Together, they unpack:

• Why slowing down can make you a stronger, more effective leader
• How behavioral assessments help uncover what truly drives team performance
• The balance between following data and trusting intuition
• What it means to speak up with “respectful courage”
• How to realign culture and leadership with human-centered values

Adrienne’s message is clear: when you care for your people and lead with authenticity, transformation follows — for both individuals and organizations.

🧭 The PAUSE Framework

Adrienne’s PAUSE model empowers leaders to navigate change and complexity with intention:

• P — Pause and take a breath
• A — Assess: What is true? What needs to be true?
• U — Understand your options (your “U-turns”)
• S — Start small: take one thoughtful action
• E — Evaluate and adjust

💬 Favorite Quote

📣 Connect with Adrienne

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adrienneguerrero
• Website: embracethedelta.com
• Speaker Kit: Check Here
• Watch her TEDx Talk: Adrienne's TEDx Talk
• Subscribe to her newsletter: Flodesk Sign-Up

✨ Final Thoughts

Adrienne reminds us that leadership isn’t about speed — it’s about presence. When you take the time to pause, reflect, and lead with respectful courage, you create space for others to do the same.

 📣 Lead with Heart in the Hello Moxie Cohort

Ready to deepen your leadership practice and grow alongside other women who lead with courage, clarity, and heart?

Join the next Hello Moxie Cohort, launching November 11.
✨ Enrollment is open until October 28 → Hello Moxie Women in Tech Mentorship | Nov 2025 Cohort | Hello Moxie

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• Website: Women Empowerment & Inspiring Stories | Hello Moxie
• Connect with Nicole: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-donnelly-dmg/ 
• Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hello-moxie-us 

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Host: Nicole Donnelly
Guest: Melanie Prange -  Managing Director of MSTAGE (Part of the E-CONOMIX Group) 

In this special joint episode of the Magento Association Podcast and Hello Moxie, host Nicole Donnelly sits down with Melanie Prange, Managing Director of MSTAGE (part of the E-CONOMIX Group).

Melanie opens up about her journey to becoming a woman leader in tech and e-commerce, the pivotal moments that shaped her career, and the lessons she’s learned about leadership, courage, and community. From being thrown into her first big workshop to stepping into the CEO role, Melanie shares how saying yes before you feel ready can lead to incredible growth.

Listeners will discover:

• Why long-term client partnerships are at the heart of MSTAGE’s success.
• How role models and allies create space for more women in tech.
• Melanie’s philosophy on leadership with empathy and building diverse teams.
• Her visionary take on AI as a door opener for the future of e-commerce.
• The power of community and “co-opetition” in driving innovation.

Whether you’re in e-commerce, technology, or leadership, this episode will leave you inspired to embrace new challenges, build supportive communities, and lead with courage.

🔗 Connect with Melanie Prange

• 🌐 Website: www.mstage.at
• 💼 LinkedIn (Personal): Melanie Prange
• 💼 LinkedIn (Company): MSTAGE
• 📸 Instagram: @mstage_gmbh

✨ Be sure to follow Hello Moxie for more conversations with leaders who are transforming industries and communities around the world.

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Host: Nicole Donnelly
Guest: Ashley Cox — Leadership Coach, Speaker, Singer, and Founder of Ashley Cox & Co. 

In this uplifting and deeply personal episode, host Nicole Donnelly is joined by leadership coach and speaker Ashley Cox, whose heart-centered approach to leadership is rooted in empathy, courage, and authenticity.

Ashley shares her recent experience performing with the Appalachian Equality Chorus, describing how music serves as a powerful metaphor for collective transformation and self-expression. The conversation explores what it truly means to use your voice—whether on stage, in the workplace, or in your personal life—and how even the smallest courageous acts can create lasting impact.

 🌟 Ashley and Nicole dive into:

• The journey of finding your voice (especially when fear is present)
• Using emotional intelligence to lead and connect with others
• Why empathy and boundaries must co-exist in leadership
• Listening to understand vs. listening to respond
• Owning your identity unapologetically—whether you’re a “potato or tomato”

Ashley also honors one of her modern-day heroines, Emily Calandrelli, a fellow West Virginian and aerospace engineer, whose journey to space inspires girls in STEM and beyond.

This episode will stir your soul, challenge your perspective, and remind you that you were born to be you—exactly as you are.

🔥 Highlights

• 🎶 Music as magic: The transformative power of chorus singing
• 💬 Courage is messy: Why real growth comes with mud on your face
• 🌱 You don’t have to bloom loudly to matter
• 🧠 Emotional intelligence begins with self-awareness
• 🚀 Emily Calandrelli's journey to space and why representation matters
• 💡 “I will not hold myself back because others don’t think I can.” — Ashley's definition of moxie

💼 About Ashley Cox

Ashley is a compassionate leadership expert and the founder of Ashley Cox & Co., where she helps leaders build emotionally intelligent teams rooted in authenticity, clarity, and human connection. With a background in HR and a deep commitment to social justice, Ashley brings both structure and soul to modern leadership. She is also a proud member of the Appalachian Equality Chorus.

📬 Connect with Ashley

• Website: ashleycox.co
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ashley-cox-phr-shrm-cp-30565017
• Instagram: @ashleycox.co

📬 Appalachian Equality Chorus

• Website: https://appalachianequalitychorus.org
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/appalachianequalitychorus
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/appequalitychorus
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@appequalitychorus?_t=8rZSXpFDZfz&_r=1

💬 Memorable Quote

🎧 Listen Now

Wherever you are in your journey—whether you're quietly growing roots or blooming boldly—this episode will remind you that your voice matters. You were born for this.

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• Website: Women Empowerment & Inspiring Stories | Hello Moxie
• Connect with Nicole: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-donnelly-dmg/ 
• Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hello-moxie-us 

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Host: Nicole Donnelly
Guest:  Gina Tabasso — Writer, Marketer, Storyteller, Fractional CMO, and Founder of Barracuda B2B 

What does it really take to reinvent yourself? In this episode of Hello Moxie, host Nicole Donnelly sits down with Gina Tabasso — writer, marketer, storyteller, and fractional CMO — to talk about courage, resilience, and embracing the unknown.

Gina opens up about her bold pivot away from traditional marketing roles and into new possibilities as a growth leader. She shares how she redefined her value through a skills-based resume, leaned on her network for support, and learned that vulnerability is not weakness — it’s power.

Along the way, Gina reflects on her lifelong love of writing, reads a stunning poem dedicated to her beloved horse, and pays tribute to the mentors who helped shape her journey. Her story is raw, inspiring, and a powerful reminder that reinvention is always possible when you choose to live with moxie.

✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why pivoting can feel scary — and how to step into it with courage.
• The role of “courage companions” and why we need them in times of change.
• How asking for help can be one of the bravest things you do.
• The surprising connection between writing, creativity, and marketing.
• Why resilience and vulnerability are essential for reinvention.

 👉 Connect with Gina Tabasso

• 🌐 Website: barracudab2b.com
• 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ginatabasso
• 🎥 YouTube: @barracudab2b
• 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/barracudab2b
• 🐦 X (Twitter): x.com/barracudab2b

 ✨ Whether you’re navigating a pivot of your own, searching for creative inspiration, or just need a reminder that resilience is built one step at a time, this episode will encourage you to embrace transformation and live boldly with moxie. 

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• Website: Women Empowerment & Inspiring Stories | Hello Moxie
• Connect with Nicole: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-donnelly-dmg/ 
• Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hello-moxie-us 

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Host: Nicole Donnelly
Guest: Dee Bowden, Author of Collect the Cash, Revenue Recovery Expert, Speaker 

What do Ferris wheels, jazz, and collecting $6 million in 60 days have in common? They’re all part of Dee Bowden’s inspiring story. In this unforgettable episode of Hello Moxie, Dee shares how a sudden layoff became the catalyst for building a movement — and a business — rooted in resilience, gratitude, and systems that help small businesses get paid.

From her early days at a Boston IT firm to launching her own consulting company, Dee takes us through the moment she realized her mission: to help entrepreneurs recover outstanding revenue with confidence, kindness, and clarity. This episode is packed with wisdom on problem-solving, customer service, and why storytelling is a critical business skill.

You’ll laugh, you’ll reflect, and you’ll probably rethink how you follow up on invoices.

🌟 What You'll Learn

• Dee's personal "moxie moment" — collecting $6M in 60 days
• Why small businesses often struggle to get paid — and how to fix it
• The role of gratitude in customer relationships and collections
• How storytelling creates connection, confidence, and clarity in business
• What to do when life "lifes" — and how to get back up
• Dee’s five tips for collecting the cash (see bonus section below!)

✨ Dee's Moxie Highlights

• Overcame a massive layoff after collecting millions — and turned it into her mission.
• Helps entrepreneurs feel empowered about asking for payment.
• Reframes collections as a relationship-based, service-driven process.
• Emphasizes stillness and celebration as essential business tools.

📚 About Dee Bowden

Dee is the author of Collect the Cash and the founder of a revenue recovery company that helps small and medium-sized businesses secure their income with confidence. Her passion lies in helping entrepreneurs overcome the discomfort of asking for payments by using systems grounded in service, gratitude, and strategy.

🔗 Connect with Dee Bowden

• 🌐 Website: collectthecash.biz
  ➤ Get her free resource: 5 Tips to Collect the Cash
• 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/deebowden
• 📸 Instagram: @deecollectscash

🧠 Favorite Quote

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Say hello Moxie. 💜

In the debut episode of Hello Moxie, host Nicole Donnelly sits in the guest seat as friend and fellow podcaster Julie Basello interviews her about the inspiration behind the show, her personal definition of “Moxie,” and the women who shaped her journey.

From a sixth-grade play about Harriet Tubman to delivering a keynote with just three weeks’ notice, Nicole shares how persistence, courage, and self-belief have guided her through challenges. The conversation explores honoring women who came before us, facing the future with authenticity in an AI-driven world, and raising the next generation to live with congruence and confidence.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• The sixth-grade history project that planted the seed for Hello Moxie.
• Nicole’s definition of “Moxie” and how it’s shaped by resistance and alignment with your truth.
• A modern-day Moxie moment: saying yes to a keynote opportunity on short notice.
• Why Harriet Tubman’s courage continues to inspire Nicole and her daughters.
• Navigating the rapid pace of change and the human advantage over AI.
• What’s lighting Nicole up right now — from speaking in London to motherhood.
• Her advice for future women: learn from the women who came before you.

Key Quotes:

Episode Takeaways:

• Moxie is persistence with purpose — grounded in who you are.
• Say yes to yourself when opportunities align with your truth, even if fear shows up.
• Honor the women before you — their stories are fuel for your own courage.
• Human connection and lived experience are your irreplaceable edge in a changing world.

Resources & Links:

• Learn more about Hello Moxie
• Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn
• Follow Julie Basello on LinkedIn

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• Website: Women Empowerment & Inspiring Stories | Hello Moxie
• Connect with Nicole: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-donnelly-dmg/ 
• Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hello-moxie-us 

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