Moxie Uncut

Jenny Nuccio
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  • Entrepreneurship
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Finding your purpose is a step. Creating your impact is a journey. Each week on The Moxie Podcast with Jenny Nuccio, Jenny empowers listeners with the inspirational bump and tactical tools they need to be the change they want to see. Through transformative conversations with change-making guests from around the world, Jenny will bring you closer to igniting your impact. It doesn't happen overnight–not for Jenny, and not for anyone, but through diligence practiced every day, it can happen. Your impact has to start somewhere, why not with a podcast?

  1. Sep 24

    EP 240| Reset Series: Joy Obuya – The Power of Reframing & Rebuilding After Business Closure

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  2. Sep 17

    EP 239| Reset Series: Judith - The Audacity to Dream, Rebuilding Self-Trust & Overcoming Fears.

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  3. Sep 10

    EP 238| Reset Series: Suzie - Knowing When to Fold, Protecting Your Secret Sauce & Redefining Success

    In this episode of Moxie Uncut, beauty entrepreneur and pioneer Suzie Wokabi shares her powerful reset journey- from launching Kenya's first homegrown makeup brand to navigating the complex identity shifts and creative frictions of a corporate acquisition. When her long-term relationship with her original business model transformed into employment, Suzie adapted. She balanced the emotional realities of letting go with strategic new ventures, channelling her expertise into mentoring the next generation, driving sales for sustainable regional brands, and laying the groundwork for a pan-African beauty collective. Key Reset Moments 00:00 - The Reality of Acquisition Backlash 09:39 - Redefining the Meaning of a Reset 10:20 - Inside the Six-Month Corporate Conversation 12:28 - Navigating Board Meetings Alone at 3:00 a.m. 15:01 - Balancing the Relief and Friction of Employment 17:09 - The Future Horizon: From SB Dada to a House of African Beauty 20:18 - Measuring Success by Inspiration Rather Than Just Financial Metrics 27:38 - Learning When to Fold Without Giving Up 28:49 - Why Your Identity is the Ultimate Competitive Advantage 29:29 - Grounding Routines: The Sanctity of Home, Family, and Cooking Connect with Jenny 🌐 https://jennynuccio.com/contact 📱 Socials: Jenny Nuccio Connect with Suzie 📱 Socials: Suzie Wokabi Filmed at Afrika House  📍 Karen, Hardy, Nairobi 📧 General Inquiries & Bookings: hodi@afrika.house 📱 WhatsApp: +254 725 219 852 📸 Instagram: @afrika.housekenya 👍 Facebook: afrika.housekenya

  4. Sep 4

    EP 237 | Reset Series: James - Embracing Adaptability, Mentoring Artists & Cultivating Community

    In this episode of Moxie Uncut, creative entrepreneur James Njoroge shares his powerful reset journey - from a celebrated museum exhibition to financial rock bottom, a family medical crisis, and the loss of a stable income. When his old business model stopped working, James adapted. He turned an unexpected opportunity into a live caricature business, pivoted online during COVID-19, and ultimately grew from a solo artist into an industry builder committed to mentoring and empowering other artists. Key Reset Moments • 00:00 - Introducing James Njoroge • 11:14 - First Live Caricature Gig • 13:10 - Drawing 160 People at Church Camp • 17:13 - Pivoting to Virtual Parties During COVID-19 • 22:10 - From Solo Artist to Industry Builder Connect with Jenny • 🌐 https://jennynuccio.com/contact • 📱 Socials: Jenny Nuccio Connect with James • 🌐 Kaatoony Filmed at Afrika House 📍 Karen, Hardy, Nairobi 📧 General Inquiries & Bookings: hodi@afrika.house 📱 WhatsApp: +254 725 219 852 📸 Instagram: @afrika.housekenya 👍 Facebook: afrika.housekenya

  5. Aug 28

    EP 236 | Reset Series: Violette Wambua - Building Community, Finding Momentum & Embracing Gratitude

    In this episode of the Moxie Uncut's Reset Season, I sit down with entrepreneur, community builder, and podcaster Violette Wambua, founder and CEO of Networking in Heels Africa. Violette shares her unconventional entrepreneurial journey- from a cleaning services business and an accidental community event in 2011 to navigating career pivots across tech and beauty, business dry spells, and a seven-year hiatus focused on motherhood. Together, they explore perfectionism, rejection, momentum, self-reflection, and purpose-and why sometimes a closed door is exactly the protection we need. Key Moments  00:00 - Introducing Violette Wambua 01:18 - The accidental start of Networking in Heels 05:49 - Overcoming perfectionism 07:14 - Pivots, dry spells, and a seven-year hiatus 10:32 - What a reset really means 13:20 - When a closed door is protection 17:44 - Why momentum beats stagnation 19:20 - Becoming your own best business partner 20:22 - Gratitude and grounding rhythms Connect with Jenny 🌐 https://jennynuccio.com/contact 📱 Socials: Jenny Nuccio Connect with Violette Violette Wambua creates spaces for honest conversations, builds meaningful communities, and empowers the next generation of creative leaders. She is also an experienced MC, moderator, and community builder in Nairobi's entrepreneurial ecosystem. 📸 Instagram: @violettendukuwambua 👍 LinkedIn: Violette Nduku Wambua Venue: Afrika House 📍 Karen, Hardy, Nairobi 📧 General Inquiries & Bookings: hodi@afrika.house 📱 WhatsApp: +254 725 219 852 📸 Instagram: @afrika.housekenya 👍 Facebook: afrika.housekenya

  6. Aug 21 ·  Video

    EP 235 | Reset Series: Tatiana - High Fashion, Social Impact & Creative Courage

    In this episode of Moxie Uncut's Reset Series, I sit down with Tatiana Teixeira, the biologist and former dancer turned creative director behind the sustainable fashion brand, AfroWema. Tatiana shares her transformative journey from volunteering in the Kibera slum to building a globally recognized high-fashion brand that prioritizes social impact and creative excellence. Key Takeaways • 00:00 - Defining the Reset • 06:36 - 08:31: Pivoting Through Personal Heartbreak • 12:01 - 13:11: Navigating Career Instability • 14:44 - 15:53: Embracing Perfectionism as a Learning Tool • 18:53 - 20:26: Reframing Team Transitions as Success • 21:27 - 22:12: Courage in Creative Risks • 31:32 - 32:05: Final Advice: Ignore Societal Expectations I'd love to connect and hear your thoughts! Contact me: https://jennynuccio.com/contact Or find me on social: Jenny Nuccio

  7. Aug 20 ·  Video

    EP 234 | Reset Series: Pinky Ghelani - Identity & Finding Your Authentic Voice

    On this episode of Moxie Uncut, Pinky Ghelani, media personality and founder of What Women Want Africa, shares what it really takes to let go of a familiar identity and build a life with purpose. From leaving a successful radio career to navigating motherhood, entrepreneurship, and personal reinvention, Pinky opens up about embracing discomfort, redefining success, and why failure is often the foundation for growth. If you're navigating a career pivot, a personal reset, or simply questioning what's next, this conversation is for you. Key Takeaways • 00:00 - Defining the Reset • 04:14–04:25: Reframing Productivity • 05:50–06:30: Shedding Established Identities • 14:10–14:21: Healing through Dialogue • 20:14–20:23: Urgency of Action • 23:14–23:23: Embracing Discomfort for Growth • 24:55–25:05: Redefining Success • 26:08–26:17: Listening to Internal Signals I'd love to connect and hear your thoughts! Contact me: https://jennynuccio.com/contact Or find me on social: Jenny Nuccio

  8. Aug 18 ·  Video

    EP 233 | Reset Series: Sham - Authentic Travel & Building with Purpose

    This week on Moxie Uncut, we delve into the transformative power of aligning career with true conviction. Join me in a soulful dialogue with Sham, the visionary behind Travel for Purpose, as she recounts her departure from a high-rise corporate life in the UK to pioneer ethical tourism in Kenya. Sham discusses the profound personal recalibration required when facing severe health challenges and the resilience needed to adapt a business vision to real-world demands. From the importance of human-to-human connection to finding purpose in the quiet seasons of recovery, this episode highlights how stepping away from the "beaten path" can lead to a more authentic and impactful life.   Key Takeaways • 00:00 - Defining the Reset • 00:49 - 01:04 - Core Concepts • 03:54 - 05:37 - Career Transformation • 06:42 - 08:08 - Business Agility • 12:00 - 13:02 - Mindset Shifts through Travel • 26:40 - 27:37 - Health as a Mandatory Pause • 33:18 - 33:55 - Internal Guidance   I'd love to connect and hear your thoughts! Contact me: https://jennynuccio.com/contact Or find me on social: Jenny Nuccio

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Finding your purpose is a step. Creating your impact is a journey. Each week on The Moxie Podcast with Jenny Nuccio, Jenny empowers listeners with the inspirational bump and tactical tools they need to be the change they want to see. Through transformative conversations with change-making guests from around the world, Jenny will bring you closer to igniting your impact. It doesn't happen overnight–not for Jenny, and not for anyone, but through diligence practiced every day, it can happen. Your impact has to start somewhere, why not with a podcast?

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  • Creator
    Jenny Nuccio
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    282
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © https://jennynuccio.com
  • Show Website
    Moxie Uncut

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