Moxie Uncut

Jenny Nuccio is the Founder and President of Imani Collective - a socioecononomic woman-empowerment program focused on defeating generational poverty through education and employment opportunities in Mombasa, Kenya and surrounding communities. The collective facilitates change by underscoring the innate value of each woman while encouraging her to learn, create, and grow to her fullest potential as an artisan. With a bachelor's degree in Leadership Development and a master's degree in Leadership Education and Communications. Jenny has a well-rounded background in both academic research and practical application for implementing long-term solutions to the global challenge of disenfranchised women and children in developing regions. Having lived as an integral part of her Kenyan community since 2013, she is committed to the collaborative advancement of equitable opportunity for the friends she works with every day, as well as for marginalized populations world-wide. She is currently completing her Doctorate of Education in Leadership Education and Communications with an emphasis on adaptable leadership, change agents, and corporate sustainability and innovation in global contexts. Jenny is also known for being the Co-Founder of Sukwa Saddle Blankets, Host of Moxie podcast and Creator of the Cultivating Community school.

In this episode, Jenny talks about her journey with Imani Collective and what first brought her to Kenya. She reflects on the struggles and the joys this journey has brought her. She has learned a lot over the years and has recently developed a course called Dream Development: Steps to Pursuing your Passion, which she gives details about during this episode. Be inspired, empowered and reminded to just start.

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One last thing to live by: Just Start. Fearing failure is inevitable, but failing before even starting is controllable. Take that first step and never look back.

Femida Otieno is the Country Director of Imani Collective and the Founder and Lead Designer Ekisa Design. She has a background in tailoring and fashion design and has a passion for making a difference through training others.

In this episode, Jenny and Femida talk about perseverance during the hard moments in life and failing. It may be hard, but is something that is part of success and we will all be there one day. The conversation is filled with transparency and lots of laughter. After all, it was like two best friends having a cup of coffee together. Enjoy!

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What not to say to a New Mama

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One last thing to live by:

Success is not a straight line and failing is part of the process to success, so keep at it and do not give up.

O'Neal Nyanje is a jack of all trades and talents. He is known for many things in Mombasa especially in the music and entertainment industry. He is passionate about people and discipleship. When you do not find him in the middle of the crowd then he is with his beautiful wife Jenna, who you all met in Episode 15.

In this episode, O'Neal and Jenny talk about life in all facets. He talks about his passions, his struggle, his love for his wife, love for Jesus and the immense amount of faith it has taken him to get where he is today. This episode is filled with laughter, beautiful stories and truth. O'Neal has loved, lost and gained again and you do not want to miss today, be encouraged my friends.

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One last thing to live by: Your faith is very instrumental in the kind of life you will live and what you believe in is very important because what you believe in becomes you.

Jenna Nyanje is the Director of Crossroads Academy in Vipingo and lives with her husband O'Neal in Mombasa, Kenya. She is involved in full time ministry through the education of underprivileged students and loving them deeply. Her life is filled and most days are crazy busy, but in it all she finds joy in the Lord.

In this episode, Jenny and Jenna talk about waiting on the Lord and having an immense amount of patience in the process of life. It is a discussion of following the open doors and also the willingness to faithfully waiting. Jenna is daily in the pursuit of God and expresses her complete trust in the direction God is leading. This episode is encouraging, uplifting and reminds us we are part of something big and we just need to walk humbly towards God in this process.

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Fox River Christian Church

Crossroads Fellowship Church

Crossroads Academy - Vipingo

One last thing to live by:

Not everything deserves an immediate answer, Find your dream and find out what you want to do, but go slowly.

It is a marathon and not a sprint.

Nicole Devereaux is a Conversational Intelligence Coach® based in Minneapolis, MN. She helps leaders and teams have successful conversations so that they can expand their impact. When she's not dancing in the kitchen with her two daughters or hosting dinner parties, Nicole is usually reading a good book, taking a walk with a friend, or looking for her next adventure.

In this episode, Jenny and Nicole talk about the 40for40 campaign, what it is all about and why it began. Nicole is vulnerable and talks about her struggle with depression and how she wanted to do something bigger than herself. She was at her lowest moment and found a little bit of moxie, to get up, gather courage and start a campaign to raise $40,000. This conversation reminds us to do the hard thing because it is the right thing and with that, do something bigger than yourself. Remember this life is not all about yourself and begin to look up, look out and be a part of movements.

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One last thing to live by:

Do the hard thing because it is the right thing.

Danielle Anderson is the founder of Step & Stone – a coaching and strategy consultancy for early- and growth-stage entrepreneurs. Step & Stone was founded in London in 2013 and opened a second office in Nairobi in 2017.

She has supported hundreds of entrepreneurs across Europe, the Caribbean and east Africa to determine who they're in business for, what exactly they're selling, how to price it and how to talk about it in a way that compels people to care.

Danielle has a Bachelor's degree in Management & Organisational Behaviour from New York University, Stern School of Business. Prior to starting her business, she spent a decade working within investment banking in New York, Chicago and London.

Danielle loves freedom, adventure and making connections all over the world. She has lived in 4 countries and has an insatiable wanderlust (75 countries and counting!). She also is super passionate about gym workouts, 90s hip hop and nail art.

In this episode, Jenny and Danielle talk about being brave, walking boldly through life and living with a deep sense of passion without looking back. It is a conversation filled with sincerity and truths that we need to be daily reminded of. Remember that money does not always bring you happiness and more importantly, you have one life to live - so, be unapologetically you.

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Afrilove Connection Club

Fast Track - Start up Boot CampStorytelling School

One last thing to live by: Live life without apology. Be unapologetically you. Do not be afraid to be who you are and to stand for your values.

Flo Mwashimba is an impact entrepreneur who's very passionate about supporting #madeinafrica SMEs, Micro and Home industries led or managed by women, youth or PLWD. She founded Kigali Farmers and Artisans Market in Rwanda in 2017 and in April 2019 she launched the Mombasa Farmers and Artisans Market at Serena Beach.

The next market is June 8-9, 2019.

In this episode, Jenny and Flo talk about the evolution of the Mombasa Farmers and Artisans Market and the vision of transforming communities through connecting the farmer and artisan to the direct market. We also have a special guest, Rukia Din, Founder of SkinCare by RoZaNa who has been a big part of bringing this market to Mombasa and seeing out the vision of MBSFAAM. Take a listen and learn how to cultivate community through business, networking and the beauty of a farmers market.

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Kgali Farmers and Artisans Market

Mombasa Farmers and Artisans Market

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Jars of Goodness

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One last thing to live by: Don't give up. Follow where your heart is. Listen to that inner voice and just try. Listen to your gut and keep at it.

Dan Mugambi is the CEO and Founder of Dankiz Arts and Creations Ltd. Along with being a fine artist and a life skills coach, Dan is recognized as a Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneur. He has been featured in many streams of media and has commissioned projects all over Kenya.

In this episode, Jenny and Dan talk not only about the entrepreneurial journey, but they get personal and chat about the truly hard moments in life. We learn from this conversation that it is through those moments that shape, refine and make you, you. This episode speaks truth, shines light on learning your value and teaches how to not fear failure. You do not want to miss this conversation with Dan, it is truly empowering.

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Dankiz Arts and Creations Ltd.

Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneur.

Lions Den - Kenya

One last thing to live by:

Jesus is God. He has made my life well and taught me all the things I've talked about.

Work Hard, let's meet at the top and compare notes.

Lynn Asenwa Shibanda is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Her Story She Matters Foundation that empowers less fortunate girls and women in the societies of Kenya. She has a background in facilitating, skills training and entrepreneurship development.

In this episode, Jenny and Lynn talk about the heartbeat of Her Story She Matters, the stigma around various societal issues involving girls and how to combat that through education. Find ways to get involved with empowerment around Mombasa, but also be empowered with what you can do in your own communities. Let us Moxie today and change the blueprint of our neighborhoods for the better, together.

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Her Story She Matters

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Wema Center

Fashion Show

One last thing to live by:

God can and will turn your test into a testimony and use your tragedy as a strategy. Your past mistakes don't define you. Only God can define you.

Salma Abdulatif is a civic leader passionate about the Africa rising narrative. She is the founder of Motivational talks for youth organization, a community organization in Mombasa that conducts empowerment programs on leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship. She is also a Mandela Washington fellow 2018 and a storyteller passionate about writing poetry and stories that inspire transformational leadership.

In this episode, Jenny and Salma talk about believing in yourself and your story. It takes intentional effort to cultivate positive thoughts and to look in the mirror and understand that person is beautiful. This episode is filled with honesty and truth around speaking out, finding your voice and not being afraid to share your story to the world.

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Ethipian Plane Crash

Nairobi Attack

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One last thing to live by:

Believe in yourself and cultivate positive thoughts. Believe in yourself and enjoy the process