Moxie Uncut

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

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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

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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

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• 🌐 Kaatoony

Filmed at Afrika House

📍 Karen, Hardy, Nairobi

📧 General Inquiries & Bookings: [email protected]

📱 WhatsApp: +254 725 219 852

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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

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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]

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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

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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

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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

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

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