Moxie Podcast

Today being Thursday, we are taking you back to one incredible episode from season one, episode 11 where we had Dan Mugambi speak to us in truth while shining a light on learning our values and teaching us not to fear failure. 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 throwback 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.

Rachael Smith is the founder and Executive Director of the nonprofit Oh Lord Help Us, and the social enterprise Hope + Vine. She believes that everyone is uniquely created and designed to live with purpose. Because of this, she lives her life with the mission to empower young women to replace lies with truth and to be who they were created to be. In this episode, Jenny and Rachael talk about ministry as a way of bringing hope to young women who have outgrown foster care and are at risk of homelessness and the consequential hardships by creating employment and empowering them.

2020, so far, has been full of unprecedented events running from COVID-19 to restricted movement then social injustices and other grassroot problems that have not been displayed on any media platforms. Jenny comes together with her two friends, Carly and Sam in an amazing restaurant at the heart of Old Town, Mombasa, to talk about life as it is now. They discuss about what has kept them going in this season like doing things that bring a little normalcy and learning how to incorporate them in our already disrupted schedules, so that new routines can be created. Realizing that the season we are in is a different one will make us, or has already made us, create unique spaces for it. Since we do not have so much control over what is happening, creating this space and building a new routine that can be easily re-adjusted helps create that level of normalcy. Asking questions like what can we control in terms of our mental health, our eating habits and spiritual growth, then mastering our strong points in reference

Kimberly Huffman is a Texas girl who moved to Kenya 15 years ago in pursuit of her heartfelt purpose to love on women and children in marginalized and war torn villages. She is best known as the co-founder of Mattaw Ministries which is a non-profit organization based in Kitale, western Kenya. Growing up in church(Baptist) brought awareness of missions though in a distant way since there was never really any personal connection. Kimberly’s passion to care for the marginalized developed from her childhood. At 16, her passion and vision was steered forward by a special on CNN on the war in Congo. After much involvement with missions within various organizations, it opened a path for her that led her to Kenya. It was here where she actualized her vision by co-founding the Mattaw Children's Village and the girl’s rescue center. In this episode, Jenny and Kimberly talk about missions and what it means to intentionally and unconditionally love those in less privileged positions. They further talk about the joyous pa

Jacqueline Gustafson is the founder of The Abeba Collection, an ethical lifestyle brand that sells handmade artisan goods and empowers women business leaders in the developing world. Jacqueline is also a University Dean and Professor, with 20 years of experience in higher education, and has been conducting research and developing programs and curriculum to promote equity and access for underserved populations in both local and global settings. Her education includes graduate degrees in psychology, education, and community development and she has worked extensively throughout the world, to include regions of South America, Africa, and Europe. Her work in the university setting expands into the community where she serves on community boards, to include those in her local community, with Big Brothers Big Sisters and Olive Crest, and has partnered with numerous non-profit organizations as a public speaker, consultant, and researcher at the national level, most recently with the Christian Alliance for Orphans. Tho

Emily Betzler, together with her husband Connor, founded Bought Beautifully 6 years ago with the desire to live out their faith by caring for the orphans and widows, Fighting injustice and poverty and also engage in the work that God is doing around the globe while living in the United states with their two children. Bought Beautifully is a marketplace that supports organizations, individuals and ministries that are living out God’s call to love through the curation of social sustainability and holistic empowerment. In this episode, Jenny and Emily talk about the early stages of entrepreneurship, the push backs and the motivating factors that helped her bounce back to her feet and tirelessly pursue her intention and heartfelt passion.

Samantha Johnson is a small town Arkansas girl who decided to pack up and move to the coast of Kenya at 23, after graduating university with a degree in studio art. As a lover of God, cultures, travel, watercolor, and words, she seeks to listen and learn how God redeems people and places using the very own giftings He’s given them. After 5 years in a small village fumbling her way through Swahili, eating double portions of chapati, and yelling at sassy chickens, she’s now living in the big city of Mombasa working with an NGO in a developing part of the city. She’s still eating an unhealthy amount of chapati, soaking up the equatorial sun, and making language mistakes—all while drawing and painting about it. In this episode,Jenny and Sam talk about art and how God uses her creative mind to continually influence and transform the community. They also throw in some of their funny and also frustrating experiences in the early start of their life in Kenyan villages. As you laugh, be encouraged to embrace the talen

Joanna Maiden, or Jo, as her friends call her is a British entrepreneur currently living in Kenya with her husband and 3 kids. 11 years ago she founded Soko Kenya, an ethical clothing factory and Community Trust. Her passion for ethical and sustainable fashion that had taken root before it was even in the mainstream talk, propelled her to establish her factory on the pillars of transparency on the production process, fair wages for employees and an overall favourable environment for both her artisans and the surrounding community. In the progressing years, Joanna set up a SOKO Community Trust that gave the artisans and other members of the local community a chance to improve on their skills and acquire new ones.The Trust runs projects like computer literacy classes, money management classes for the artisans, education on HIV/AIDS and family planning and making and distribution of re-usable sanitary pads. In the distribution of these pads to local schools, social education on menstruation, relationships and se

Misty Castañeda is the Founder of For Purpose Kids, a community where "Conversations That Matter, Begin."  For Purpose Kids is a social good brand delivering products and experiences to help kid-friendly conversations that matter. As a Mom and passionate global citizen, Misty founded For Purpose Kids in 2016 to cultivate empathy, compassion and purpose to inspire the next generation of global citizens. The products and experiences are designed for kids ages 3-10 and their families, and the community is one that's inclusive, where it’s safe to learn from one’s mistakes and where everyone supports each other as they all grow together. For Purpose Kids connects Misty’s passion of volunteering and working with young kids with her background in sales & marketing and education.  She lives in LA with her family but can often be found traveling to her favorite place, Hong Kong or back to her childhood home in Vermont. In this episode, Jenny and Misty talk about the start of For Purpose Kids, but also the beauty o

Cathy Hawk is Founding Director of Clarity International®, a coaching and training firm that teaches skills for how to see, sense and use energy as a primary life and work strategy.  As a veteran energy coach, Cathy developed an innovative interview and image-feedback process called Lights-On Learning™ method. This allows her clients to see themselves with such clarity that they are rapidly connected to their purpose and quickly go into intentional action. Through the Clarity® process, profound shifts in physiology and energy occur, intentions are clarified and set on a course of action that will change the individual’s life and their expression in the world. Each person will know his or her destiny and will have the action steps necessary to lead his or her life from a place of vision. Since 1994, Cathy, along with Clarity® trained coaches, has inspired thousands of people from all walks of life to find and answer their callings. Drawing upon entrepreneurial expertise gathered from almost 30 years of visioni

Matt and Scarlett Trotman have been pastoring Freedom Church Mombasa for the past 4 years. Freedom Church is a multisite church that meets across the globe, in India, Cambodia, south and East Africa, Europe and North America. They felt the call to go, and aim to connect anyone, anywhere to a life changing relationship with Jesus. Alongside this, they are passionate about photography and capturing stories of life change.  In this Episode, Jenny, Matt and Scarlett talk about choosing the wildcard life and having the willingness in their hearts to step into the dark and unknown. They talk about their journey and process of letting go of how the world defines success and fighting through the internal struggles of defeating the obstacles of their own heart, desires and wants. This episode is filled with beautiful testimony of what it looks like to trust in the process of life and trust the Father who makes us surefooted as a deer.

Jeanette Tapley is a wife to Jesse Tapley. Mother to Zeke, Titus and Zoe. She loves talking to friends and laughing loudly, advocating for adoption, and a nice cup of coffee. Jeanette is the host of the IT’S TIME FOR COFFEE podcast where she interviews friends new and old in hopes of connecting others and meeting her friends right where they are. Jeanette also owns a Podcast Producing (It’s Time For Coffee Production) company where she helps clients launch their podcasts into the world and produces others podcasts. Her passion lies in other women finding themselves in a less lonely state knowing they have friends and others around them in the same stages of life. As she walks into her 30s, or more realistically into her mid 30s, she is coming into the understanding that God made her just the way she is…If He wanted her any differently then He would’ve made her that way! Jeanette longs to be a friend to all and enjoys bringing others together.  In this episode, Jenny and Jeanette talk about what it means to be

Amy Brewer is a girl from Texas with a global vision. She became a labor & delivery nurse to serve women in developing nations. She was so inspired by the women in the clinics and wanted them to have the same opportunities she had in her life. Her mission changed from being a nurse to employing women so their children can become nurses or lawyers or whatever else they choose to be. She had a chance encounter with a woman named Evelyn in Uganda who is now her business partner. Together, they employ 32 single moms and widows in Uganda. The business is named Elizabeth’s Voice. Inspired by Elizabeth’s story in the Bible when Elizabeth was there for Mary when she found out she was pregnant with Jesus. In this episode, Jenny and Amy talk about the start of Elizabeth’s Voice and her journey from being a  full time nurse working across the globe to finding her way to Uganda to empower the women of a community she fell in love with. Amy followed her passion pursuit and continues to create opportunities, skills tra

Amanda McLernon is an entrepreneur obsessed with keeping social media social. As founder and owner of McLernon & Co, she helps companies develop and implement real, honest social media strategies that create genuine conversations, connections, and conversions.   From local sustainable clothing companies to national e-commerce companies, her Denver-based social media agency helps organizations quickly grow their reach and relationships utilizing strategic content strategies. Committed to spreading the gospel of #keepsocialmediasocial, Amanda and her team help business owners understand social media and teaches them to grow relationships and revenue by measuring success in a holistic, human way.   When she’s not growing reach and revenue for her clients, Amanda enjoys skiing, hanging out with her dachshund Pippa, or taking her commuter bike, Scrappy, for a spin.    In this Episode, Jenny and Amanda talk about what it means to be vulnerable and show up for one another as well as what it takes to continue to

Skyler Womack known for passion to travel and to build up healthy communities - has served on staff at mega-church (Houston’s First Baptist Church) in the role of Minister of Missionary Care. Helping sustain leaders and missionaries around the globe to stay rooted in their faith and work. While making friends across the globe Skyler, alongside his wife Abigail (who is a dietitian specialized for eating disorders) currently lives in a high-rise community placed in the heart of downtown Houston. Partnering with a non-profit called Apartment Life, Skyler and Abbie seek to provide holistic community and care for their high-rise community by throwing big parties and being intentional with creating small groups in their home. Skyler and Abbie lastly, are on the board of Rooted Conferences, a ministry that seeks to assimilate college students into local churches in college towns across the nation. With a full schedule we like to stay filled up with coffee and stay surrounded by great people!   In this episode, Jenny

Misty Burton is the owner and maker behind socially conscious jewelry company, Tenfold Collective.  What Tenfold does not make, they curate from brand partners around the globe. These partners empower artisans, mostly women, by paying them a fair living wage and providing safe working environments.  Misty’s main goals in life include perfecting the art of “being where your feet are,” mastering her mother’s pound cake recipe, loving people well, and playing a small part in the fight against human trafficking.  To that end, Tenfold donates a portion of its profits to anti-trafficking organizations.  She lives in South Carolina with her college sweetheart, Lee and three boys, Tradd, Jackson and Hampton.  In this episode, Jenny and Misty talk about what it means to show up, be authentic and advocate for something that truly matters. It is not about running a successful business, but about opening your hands and allowing God to work tenfold. It is about showing up, staying authentic and empowering others through a

Queentah Naliaka Wambulwa is a mental health advocate, an author (book release late 2020), a cyber gender activist, a mentor and a speaker. She is the founder of the G4G Mental Health foundation in Kenya and continues to create innovative opportunities to speak up about mental health in the country. She is passionate about inspiring youth to believe in their dreams and to keep pushing through no matter the challenges. In this episode, Jenny and Queentah talk about the beauty and power behind someone’s story and testimony. There is no shame from where we have come from and it is okay to not be okay. Queentah continues to be the voice for the voiceless and represents the vulnerable girls who are afraid to speak up. Even in her hardships, she continues to press forward in discovering herself, talents and womanhood despite what society tells her. She is a powerhouse of a woman and this interview is one that you do not want to miss. Welcome to the Moxie community and be encouraged today through Queentah and her be

Diana Wiley is the founder and executive director for Handspun Hope in Musanze, Rwanda. Beginning with the employment of 10 widows in 2008, the organization now employs 123 at-risk women and a total of 152 employees in Rwanda. Prior to starting the organization Diana worked for Pitney Bowes, Inc. for 9 years, as a Regional Finance Manager. In her last 3 years with Pitney Bowes, Diana led the company twice as the top producer. Although her background is in corporate sales, she also previously ran her own design firm. In 2007 Diana left her success in the corporate world and founded Handspun Hope. In this episode, Jenny and Diana not only talk about the journey from corporate America to building a non-profit full of hope in rural Rwanda, but they also talk about the hard experiences. It is a conversation filled with hope and restoration as we are reminded that tragedies in our life can be used for good. God wants to use every part of our story and Diana exemplifies beautiful trust in the Lord of stepping out,

In this episode, Jenny and Caleb sit on the floor of a small guesthouse in Turkana and share in the joy of what God is doing in our lives all over the world. The episode is filled with genuine spirit, beautiful stories of transformation, and the truth of understanding that we are all made for just a time as this. It is the first of many out of the studio episodes and we are excited for you to be a part of the journey. Our hope at the moxie podcast is that you feel at home and are encouraged that you are not alone. 

Carly Oosten is a passionate creative and storyteller who is still authentically in pursuit of  exactly what she wants to be when she grows up. 6 months ago, she defined her penchant for comfort by quitting her job in corporate America, following a dream and moving across the world to Mombasa, Kenya, where she is still trying to figure things out but thinks she's on the right track Carly loves people, her robust herbal tea collection and a well-designed PowerPoint desk. She admits that she chronically abandons books and appreciates the paradox of her well-organized planner and frenzied art studio In this episode, Jenny and Carly talk about listening to the small voice and power of words. She is vulnerable with the current life stages of following her heart and taking one day at a time with the unknowns and she brings a realness to the studio that is beautiful. This episode will remind you of your true heart's intentions and encourage you to be kind everyday.