Moxie Uncut

Moxie Uncut

By Jenny NuccioBusinessEntrepreneurship
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Moxie Uncut episodes

  • EP 231 | Reset Series: Danielle Anderson - Intentional Growth & Designing Your Freedom

    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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    32 min
  • EP 230 | Reset Series: Francis - Running Your Own Race & Building for Impact

    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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    35 min
  • EP 229 | Reset Series: Mariam - Purposeful Design, Spiritual Reset & the Art of Unlearning

    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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    31 min
  • EP 228 | Reset Series: Abdirahman – Kidney Failure Recovery, Wellness & Resilience

    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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    32 min
  • EP 227 | Reset Series: Nikole Opiyo - Rebuilding with Wisdom, Maternal Health & the Value of Waiting

    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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    33 min
  • EP 226 | Reset Series: Dan Mugami - The Courage to Pivot, Start Small & Begin Again
    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
    44 min
  • EP 225 | Reset Series: Dr. Swabra - Rebuilding Life Through Discipline, Loss & Purpose

    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

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    32 min
  • EP 224 | Patience and Intention with Ideas

    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

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    18 min
  • EP 223 | Embracing the Hard and Right Things

    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

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    20 min
  • EP 222 | Letting Go for Stability

    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

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    30 min

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