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]

📱 WhatsApp: +254 725 219 852

📸 Instagram: @afrika.housekenya

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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