Moxie Podcast

Whether in a lean startup or a business that's been running a while, setting healthy boundaries for the business or your life can be hard.    In today’s episode, Jenny and Skyler share their experiences in starting and growing a business while learning how to respect and set boundaries as well.   Mentions Confidant Co School of Ethical Impact® Skyler Womack Instagram   Episode spotlight   Yellow Co is an organization that exists to empower creative women to become agents of good.Yellow Co offers small group support, accountability & community so that you can get out of your head & into creating your most meaningful work.holistic support, accountability & community for your meaningful work   Be sure to connect with yourself, your work and others because no matter where you are on your meaningful work journey, we ALL have something to give and we ALL have something to receive.    Click on the link to get involved and together, let's create meaningful work. Yellow Co ( Guidance groups)

Intentionality is the first step toward creating meaningful playtime.    In today’s episode, Jenny defines play, its importance, and 3 practical ways to achieve it.

We are doing good but we can do better.   In a continued conversation on faith and serving better, Jenny and Skyler talk about the two sides of missions and the effects these sides have on the individual missionary and the communities they interact with.   They add on their thoughts on how this can be done to best bring out the intended purpose of transformation and evangelism.   Mentions Skyler Womack Ozzie Womack Episode 34 of Season 2 Poverty Inc. Documentary Chalmers Center, When helping hurts   Episode spotlight   Tenfold Collective is a socially conscious brand committed to empowering ALL women.  Their hope is that Tenfold Collective connects women to unique, on-trend jewelry while providing them the opportunity to shop with purpose, as well as supporting the artisan partners all across the globe with a fair, living wage.   Because Tenfold's grass roots were birthed out of an overwhelming desire to aide in the fight to end human trafficking, a portion of their profits are donated to anti-trafficking

What is rest?   Rest can be hard to come by when it comes to a busy schedule or a high achiever who is constantly striving for productivity.    How do you create the margin to allow you to fuel your body and show up better? This is what Jenny is talking about in this episode with some practical steps on how to easily stay consistent in your rest time.

Skyler Womack is passionate about people, which is why he loves telling their stories! His previous experience comes from being the digital pastor for a megachurch. He helped create a digital footprint for this church during the COVID-19 pandemic, which inspired him to help other social impact organizations build their digital presence. He recently started a small (social impact supporting) business called Confidant Co. that specializes in affordable yet quality non-profit fundraising & marketing. This drives the global partnership and organizations he works to see maximum impact through meaningful relationships. What is faith? Is it black and white? If it was stripped away from you, would you still have an identity?   In today’s episode, Jenny and Skyler are picking apart their faith journey, the transitional seasons they have been in, and how that has allowed them to live an authentic life of faith even in the midst of being misunderstood.   Mentions Episode 34 of Season 2   Episode spotlight   Noond

Recreating healthy habits around work will help you in calibrating the balance of what your priorities are.   In today’s episode Jenny talks about some 3 key pointers that will guide you in creating these healthy habits and keeping your mind, soul and body in alignment.   Question of the week What habits are you creating that makes your life more balanced, happy and content?

This week’s episode closes the curtains to what has been an amazing four weeks of candid conversations with Taylor, exploring all about our personal expectations, redefining what success looks like and about being wholly in touch with who you are as an individual.   In this episode we talk through breaking out of our norms, becoming comfortable in our own ambiguity and having the courage to deal with the fear, pressure, doubt and criticism that comes with it so that we can show up to the world in our best versions. Episode Spotlight Sseko is a global, fair-trade fashion brand that began as a way to generate income for high potential, talented young women in Uganda to continue on to university. At the heart of Sseko is the belief that every woman deserves the opportunity to learn & to lead. Through partnerships enabled by your support of Sseko, they are able to provide financial and community support to academically gifted young women in Uganda & Ethiopia as they continue on to pursue university degree

As social entrepreneurs or leaders in any venture, we wear the pressure  of numbers and productivity, and so often than not, our to-do list is chronically long. That alone is exhausting. Adding on other hats like parenting, teaching and running multiple businesses can be overwhelming and lead to burnout that then activates demotivation.   In today’s episode I will be giving some tips on how to identify these demotivation triggers and some practical ways to combat them.   As you work through these kinds of days, know that you are a work in progress and give yourself grace.

How much of the ego in your identity is founded in what you do? If that was stripped away, would you still be comfortable and confident in who you are?   These are some hard questions Taylor and I are sparking in this week's episode as we talk about releasing expectations of ourselves and deconstructing the idea of success as the measure of our true selves. SPOTLIGHT HIGHLIGHT Tribearth is a socially conscious jewelry business that creates a community of empowered women & youth who produce handmade products in a sustainable and ethical environment in Diani, Kenya.   Using a moralistic and economic approach, Tribearth creates a challenging voice against the detrimental impact of fast fashion and inequality faced by stigmatized women & youth.   Their vision is to empower women by providing them with fair and ethical means in which to earn a living. They promote gender equality in a sector that has long been male dominated. Tribearth places special emphasis on training and development that empowers the w

Traveling gives euphoric feelings, excitement and fulfills your wanderlust. How do we mimic this state of wander in our day to day?   In today’s episode I talk about reverence, what that looks like in our daily lives and the stillness of reflection. I hope this episode encourages you to find new ways to wander.

‘Let it be wild’ is more than just a tote bag we sell at Imani Collective or a written recollection of my journey to where I am today. It is figuring out your values, standing by them, and having fun while in that growth.   In today’s episode, Taylor and I are here to challenge the status quo of how entrepreneurship should be done and what letting it be wild might look like for thought leaders and entrepreneurs in general. As much as I talk of all these ethical artisan brands in the world, I also want to highlight some incredible movements like SOCAP Global. Mentions SOCAP is the thought leadership platform for the accelerating movement towards a more just and sustainable economy.  They convene a global ecosystem and marketplace – social entrepreneurs, investors, foundation and nonprofit leaders, government and policy leaders, creators, corporations, academics, and beyond –  through live and digital experiences that educate, spur conversation, and inspire investment in positive impact.   SOCAP unites around a

As we walk through life, we experience loss in diverse magnitudes; loss of a loved one, loss of a moment, loss of a dream and so much more.    In today’s episode I talk about finding comfort in sitting with the emotions that come with this grief period, feeling them and embracing gratitude in these moments.

Taylor Mae is Strategic Coach, Speaker, and Social Entrepreneur whose work is rooted in the transcendent intersection of personal inner alignment and conscious business development. She works with ambitious leaders and entrepreneurs who know they are here for "more" through her holistic ALIGNED BRILLIANCE™ methodology in order to support the expansion of their impact-driven work in the world.    Taylor is also a cofounder of RUBY™ and UPGRADE NTWK™, and is the host of the ALIGN TO ACHIEVE™ Show podcast.   In this first episode of our short series with Taylor, she brings truth to the importance of first being wholly in touch with who you truly are as an individual and the resounding impact that has on your journey of staying in alignment with your purpose.   Spotlight   Humanity and hope United works with five communities in Honduras, focusing not on issues but people. They believe that opportunity creates opportunity thus focusing the majority of their time and resources on empowering those they serve.   Thei

Stuck between a power outage, fuel shortage and a super hot and horrid weather, I find myself oblivious to the blessings around me and all I do is throw tantrums over the unbearable heat.   In this episode I relook into that experience and how it reminds me to always be grateful for what is and to replace grumbling with gratitude even in moments when things may not be going according to plan. 

We have finite time, energy levels, knowledge, and brains but also a servant heart that puts us in pursuit of a multitude of things as social entrepreneurs. The more we relentlessly pursue completion of these tasks, we risk overwhelm and ultimately, burning out.   In today's episode, Annica and Jenny talk about the difference between overwhelm and burnout, how it shows up in our lives, our capacity vs capability, and some practical tips on how to reignite the spark of our passions as leaders, women, and social entrepreneurs. Episode Spotlight Handspun Hope Handspun Hope envisions entire communities freed from poverty. They pursue this by reaching out to the most vulnerable people in Rwanda and creating environments where the people are empowered to live out their full potential at work, home and in their spiritual lives. Handspun Hope is an initiative based on the belief that solutions to poverty should be entrepreneurial, innovative and holistic. They currently employ over 120 at-risk women in northern Rwand

How many times have you pursued something so badly and halfway through or at the end of it all you question your motives for doing it? Like why did I really start doing all this? Is it worth all the effort and struggle?    In this episode I recount how my desire for credibility and a voice at the table led me to a four year pursuit of a doctorate degree and the realization that I already possessed everything I have been striving for all this time, the voice.  

In their third episode together, Jenny and Annica hold a discussion around slowing down and finding solitude in a world where busyness has become the norm. They delve deeper into finding reason in moments of stillness and quietness, paying attention to the little whispers in our lives and being intentionally present for the things and people that matter in your life.   In a world filled with endless tasks and responsibilities and so many voices pouring into our lives, sometimes we get distracted and end up listening to the wrong voices. This is why we need moments that we can slow down, be still, reconnect with the universe, let our voices speak the loudest in our lives and find meaning in the mundane.   MENTIONS Authentic Success - Robert Holden   Wanting: The Power Of Mimetic Desire In Everyday Life - Luke Burgis

“Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.   Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened. But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.” ~ 1 Peter 3:8-7; 13-17   In today’s episode, we are talking about being grounded in this truth and some practical ways in which living with an attitude of compassion directly imp

In their second episode together, Jenny and Annica talk about creating meaningful work as they extensively explore what it means to create meaningful work, how to discover God’s destiny in our lives, creating meaning of our existence, and how to find meaning in the mundane moments. By referring to their personal journeys of finding meaning in their work and lives, they discuss the fears and distractions that stand in our way of creating meaningful work and how we can make our work about people.   MENTIONS Sunday Scaries - David Cary Lane Hobby vs Job vs Career vs Calling EPISODE SPOTLIGHT Mosaic Collective Mosaic Collective is a fair trade shop that empowers the overlooked and marginalized people in the world. Their central belief is that all people deserve equal rights, a living wage, and respect in their lives.   Behind every product is a person. Behind every person is a narrative.   At Mosaic, products are sourced from survivors of human trafficking, refugees, people with mental illnesses and disabilitie

The two concepts of language, the language of origin and the language of our being, are very important when walking into a different culture. Understanding these two forms of language and intentionally learning them is fundamental in creating a platform of interaction with the people we are serving.   In this episode, I will give some pointers on what it means to learn by heart; the requirement of intentionality, consistency in showing up and your heart posture in building impactful connections.