In this episode of Sharing Passion and Purpose, Nancy Moore introduces what she calls the “I can’t quit yet” trap—that quiet, private place many women find themselves in when they feel stuck between where they are and where they want to be.If you’ve ever felt like you should be happy on the outside but feel restless, misaligned, or trapped on the inside, this episode is for you. Nancy explains why so many women stay in situations that no longer fit, not because they lack courage, but because they haven’t built a bridge to what’s next.

In this episode, Nancy explores:

• Why “I can’t quit yet” is often rooted in fear, expectations, identity, comfort, or financial pressure
• The hidden cost of staying stuck
• Why meaningful change rarely happens through one giant leap
• How to build a bridge to your future one intentional step at a time
• The role of community, support, and accountability in creating real momentum

Reflection exercises from the episode:

1. What am I afraid of losing?
   Write down everything that comes to mind when you think about change.
2. What I gain by staying / What staying is costing me
   Divide a page into two columns and honestly compare the benefits of staying with the hidden cost of staying stuck.
3. Draw your bridge
   On one side, write where I am today. On the other, write where I want to be. Then identify the five planks you need to build to get there.

Key takeaway

You do not have to quit today, burn it all down, or have every answer. You simply need to stop waiting for perfect certainty and start building your bridge—one plank at a time.

Memorable quote

“You don’t have to jump across the entire river. You simply are building a bridge across one plank at a time.”

Call to action

Nancy invites listeners to share the one bridge plank they’re committing to this week and to connect inside her school community.Listen, reflect, and start building the bridge to what’s next.

Show Notes: Stop Playing Small — It’s Time to Take Up Space

In this episode of Sharing Passion and Purpose, Nancy Moore explores what it means to stop playing small and start showing up fully. Using the image of fireworks as a powerful reminder to be seen, Nancy shares why so many women hold back their ideas, silence their voices, and wait for the “right” time to act.She explains how playing small often starts slowly through self-editing, overthinking, perfectionism, and fear of judgment and how that pattern can quietly cost us confidence, joy, opportunities, and authenticity. Nancy also draws an important distinction between humility and hiding, reminding listeners that their experiences, ideas, and perspective matter.Nancy shares personal lessons from entrepreneurship, including how clarity often comes after action, not before it. She talks about taking the leap to leave her part-time PR job and how progress came through one step at a time, not from having a perfect plan.She closes with four practical ways to stop playing small:

• Pay attention to where you’re editing yourself
• Stop asking for permission
• Choose progress over perfection
• Surround yourself with people who encourage growth

Nancy ends with a powerful reminder: you do not need to earn your place, wait until you feel ready, or shrink yourself to make others comfortable. The world needs you fully present, fully engaged, and willing to be seen.

Key Takeaways

• Playing small often happens gradually through fear and self-protection.
• Clarity usually comes through action, not waiting.
• Progress matters more than perfection.
• Community can either keep you stuck or help you grow.
• Your voice, story, and contributions matter exactly as they are.

Questions to Reflect On

• Where have you been making yourself smaller?
• What opportunities have you talked yourself out of?
• What would you do if you trusted yourself more?
• What is one step you can take this week that your future self will thank you for?
• What changes if you stop worrying so much about what other people think?

Notable Quote

“The world doesn’t need a smaller version of you. It needs you fully present, fully engaged, and willing to be seen.”

Community Mention

Nancy invites listeners to join her school community for weekly live sessions and monthly education conversations with podcast guests and members.

Closing Line

Until next time, start with passion and grow with purpose.

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In this inspiring episode, Nancy Moore explores the power of personal freedom—dreaming big, overcoming self-doubt, and lighting the fuse to launch your brightest ideas. Whether it's starting a new business, writing a book, or pursuing your passion, this episode encourages you to take that first small step toward your dreams.Key Topics:

• Redefining freedom: personal independence versus national patriotism
• Overcoming fears: self-doubt, perfectionism, and fear of failure
• The importance of decision-making: readiness is a choice, not a feeling
• How to identify and confront the obstacles that hold you back
• The cost of staying small versus the possibilities of living fully
• Practical exercises to visualize and measure potential growth
• The role of action in building confidence and momentum
• Celebrating freedom by taking small, intentional steps
• Upcoming retreats and community support for growth

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How many times have you talked yourself out of an opportunity, downplayed your gifts, or waited until you felt more qualified, more confident, or more ready?

In this episode, I'm encouraging you to stop shrinking to make others comfortable and start embracing the gifts, passions, and experiences that make you uniquely you. The world doesn't need a smaller version of you it needs the impact that only you can make.

We'll explore why so many women play small, how people-pleasing and perfectionism keep us stuck, and why confidence is built through action, not before it. I'll also challenge you to think about the clues that have been woven throughout your life—the things you love doing, the compliments you've received, and the activities that make you lose track of time. What if those aren't random at all, but are pointing you toward your purpose?

As we celebrate freedom this season, perhaps the greatest freedom is choosing to stop dimming your light and giving yourself permission to take up space, use your voice, and pursue what truly matters.

The next chapter of your life isn't waiting for a different version of you. It's waiting for the real you to step forward.

Start with passion. Grow with purpose.

After 25 years of teaching business courses at Tulsa Community College, I've had a front-row seat to thousands of students—some looking to complete a degree, some hoping to advance in their careers, and many carrying a dream of starting a business and creating a life with more freedom and purpose.

One thing I've learned is this: not everyone who dreams about entrepreneurship becomes an entrepreneur.

So what separates the people who take the leap from those who stay stuck in the planning phase?

In this solo episode, I share the characteristics I've consistently seen in the students who move from dreaming to doing. It's rarely about having the perfect idea, the most experience, or even the greatest talent. Instead, it comes down to mindset, habits, discipline, consistency, self-motivation, and the willingness to take imperfect action.

We'll talk about:

✨ Why clarity comes through action—not before it
✨ The common traits successful entrepreneurs share
✨ The importance of resourcefulness and lifelong learning
✨ Why entrepreneurship is not a spectator sport
✨ Getting comfortable being a beginner
✨ The difference between consuming information and creating momentum
✨ One powerful question to ask yourself if you've been waiting for the "right time"

If you've been sitting on a dream, questioning whether you're ready, or wondering if entrepreneurship is right for you, this conversation is for you.

Remember: the people who build successful businesses don't necessarily have less fear than everyone else—they simply decide that their dream is more important than their discomfort.

Question to reflect on after listening:

What is one step you've been avoiding because you don't feel ready—and what would happen if you took that step anyway?

Thank you for listening to the Sharing Passion and Purpose Podcast.

Start with passion. Grow with purpose.

In this episode of Sharing Passion and Purpose, Nancy Moore is joined by Jordan Reynolds for an eye-opening conversation about how artificial intelligence is changing the way entrepreneurs, creators, and business owners work. Jordan is a marketing strategist, social media expert, and entrepreneur who helps businesses build meaningful connections with their audiences through intentional marketing and content strategies.

Together, we explore how AI can help you move beyond basic prompts to help propel your business forward faster.

If you've been curious about AI but aren't sure where to start, or if you're ready to go deeper and use it more strategically, this episode is filled with actionable insights and real-world examples you can implement right away.

Tune in to discover how AI can become your greatest business asset—not by replacing you, but by helping you focus on what only you can do.

Connect with Jordan: JordanReynolds.com

Check out my visit with Jordan in the Sharing Passion and Purpose Skool community at: https://www.skool.com/sharingpassionandpurpose

Learn more about the Sharing Passion and Purpose podcast, upcoming events, and the Passion & Purpose community at NancyMoore.co.

What if the key to feeling less overwhelmed, more productive, and more fulfilled isn't doing more—but scheduling differently?

For years, I filled my calendar the way many women do: saying yes to opportunities, trying to be available to everyone, and leaving little room to think, dream, or simply breathe. Eventually, I realized something had to change.

Your calendar reflects your priorities. The question is—does it reflect the life you're trying to create?

In this episode, I'm sharing the three calendar adjustments I've made this year that have had a significant impact on my energy, focus, and overall well-being.

We'll talk about:

• Why creating margin is one of the most productive things you can do
• The importance of scheduling time for strategic thinking and personal growth
• How to protect your energy by becoming more intentional with your commitments
• Why rest, relationships, and purpose deserve a place on your calendar too

If you've ever felt like your calendar is running your life instead of supporting it, this conversation is for you.

Let's talk about how a few intentional adjustments can help you make more room for what matters most.

After nearly three decades at the Tulsa World, including serving as Executive Editor, Jason Collington stepped away from a career he loved to begin what he calls his “second mountain,” a new chapter helping leaders, nonprofits, and businesses navigate some of their biggest decisions through strategy, storytelling, and leadership.

In this episode of Sharing Passion and Purpose, Jason shares how a career built on curiosity, communication, and community led him to launch Collington Consulting and the Collington Index. Together, we discuss the power of storytelling in today’s attention economy, the importance of critical thinking, and why human intelligence may be more valuable than ever in an AI-driven world.

Jason also offers thoughtful insights on fatherhood, leadership, raising curious children, and what it means to intentionally create your next chapter rather than simply react to change.

In this conversation, you'll discover:
• Why storytelling remains one of the most powerful leadership tools
• How to stand out in today’s attention economy
• The value of curiosity, reading, and critical thinking
• Why AI will never replace authentic human connection
• Lessons on leadership, parenting, and lifelong learning
• How to identify and embrace your own “second mountain”

Whether you're navigating a career transition, building a business, leading a team, or simply wondering what's next, Jason's wisdom will inspire you to think bigger, communicate better, and lead with intention.

Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or at NancyMoore.co/podcast.

In this special live episode of Sharing Passion and Purpose podcast, Nancy Moore sits down with Whitney English, designer, artist, entrepreneur, and bestselling author for an honest conversation about creating a life that reflects who you’re becoming.

Known for creating the Day Designer®, Whitney has spent years helping women bring order, beauty, and intention into their lives. But in this conversation, she shares something even deeper—the personal evolution that led her from building successful businesses to embracing creativity, artistry, and a more authentic way of living.

Together, Nancy and Whitney discuss:
✨ Why organization is about more than just your home
✨ Letting go of perfection and embracing growth
✨ Creating a life aligned with your values and season of life
✨ Entrepreneurship, creativity, and personal reinvention
✨ What it looks like to evolve with purpose

Whitney also shares insights from her book, Organize First, Decorate Second, and how simplifying your life can create more space for clarity, creativity, and connection.

This live conversation is thoughtful, encouraging, and full of practical wisdom for women navigating growth, transition, business, family, and purpose.

In this deeply honest live podcast episode of Sharing Passion and Purpose, Nancy Moore sits down with Laura Lentz for a conversation about healing, relationships, self-worth, personal growth, and what it looks like to rebuild after experiencing infidelity in her marriage with her husband, Carl.

Laura shares the journey that inspired her and her husband, Carl Lentz, to write their upcoming book, Overcoming Infidelity—a raw and vulnerable look at betrayal, restoration, trust, and the difficult conversations that come with rebuilding.

This conversation is filled with honesty, hope, and encouragement for anyone walking through change or searching for deeper connection and healing.

Overcoming Infidelity by Laura and Carl Lentz is available now for preorder - out in October! Order now on Amazon: https://a.co/d/060BEb1A