Hello Moxie

Nicole Donnelly
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Hello Moxie is a heartfelt exploration of women's history through the eyes of contemporary women.  Discover the stories of women in history who have made a significant impact on today's world.  Each episode features a conversation with a guest who shares their personal connection to a historical figure, celebrating the strength and courage of women throughout time.Come and listen in! Hosted by Nicole Donnelly. For more info, to join the community, or to subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive content and events visit us at https://hellomoxie.us/

  1. FEB 3

    Gwen Bortner, Hazel Gillette, Accountability, Alignment & Sustainable Success for Women Entrepreneurs

    Host: Nicole Donnelly Guest:  Gwen Bortner - Personalized Accountability for Women Entrepreneurs | Business Advisor What if business success isn't about hustling harder, it's about getting honest about what you actually want? In this episode, I sit down with Gwen Bortner, business coach and founder of Everyday Effectiveness, who helps women entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses without burnout. Gwen started her career as one of the only female programmers in the early 80s, and now she's helping women business owners escape the "do it all" trap. If you've felt trapped by expectations about scaling, exhausted by burnout, or confused about what success really means, this conversation will give you permission to do business on your terms. 🌟 What You’ll Learn in This Episode Redefining Success for Women Entrepreneurs: Why "should" is dangerous and how to define success on your own terms (not society's expectations)The GEARS Framework for Business Operations: A holistic approach covering Goals, Effectiveness, Accounting, Resources, and SystemsAccountability as Partnership: The difference between real accountability (growth partnership) and toxic accountability (shame-based performance reviews)Communication Strategies for Leaders: The power of asking "what" vs "why" in difficult business conversationsSustainable Business Growth: Why alignment + sustainability are both essential—and you can't have one without the otherBusiness Strategy Based on Context: Your season of life, values, and circumstances matter more than generic scaling adviceWomen in Tech History: How being a female programmer in the 1980s shaped Gwen's approach to business coachingCareer Alignment: Following your natural strengths instead of doing what you're "supposed" to doDecision-Making for Women Business Owners: When to scale, when to pivot, and when to walk away👩‍💼 About Gwen Bortner - Business Coach for Women Entrepreneurs Gwen Bortner is the founder of Everyday Effectiveness, where she provides business coaching to women entrepreneurs in the mid-six to early seven-figure space, helping them transition from doing all the things to leading with authenticity and sustainable practices. As a "business advisory board of one," Gwen provides accountability, focus, and the outside perspective every CEO need, along with asking the hard questions about business strategy that no one else will. 🔗 Connect with Gwen Bortner Website: Everyday Effectiveness LinkedIn: Gwen Bortner on LinkedIn Facebook: Everyday Effectiveness on Facebook YouTube: Everyday Effectiveness YouTube Channel 🎧 Listen & Subscribe If this episode resonated with you, be sure to subscribe to Hello Moxie and leave a review. Your support helps amplify conversations that empower women to lead, create, and live with confidence. Share your thoughts and questions Join the Community Become a member and to stay up to date on the latest and greatest from Hello Moxie, plus get access to exclusive bonus content from our guests with every episode https://hellomoxie.us/member-registration/

    44 min

  2. JAN 20

    Shauna Van Mourik, Taylor Swift, and Marketing Confidence for Women Entrepreneurs

    Host: Nicole Donnelly Guest:  Shauna Van Mourik - Founder of SLA Marketing Confidence  In this powerful and deeply honest episode of Hello Moxie, host Nicole Donnelly sits down with Shauna Van Mourik, marketing strategist and founder of SLA Marketing Confidence, to explore what it truly means to build a business rooted in authenticity, confidence, and sustainability. Shauna challenges hustle culture and outdated, masculine marketing frameworks, offering a refreshing approach designed especially for women entrepreneurs, coaches, therapists, and service-based business owners. Together, Nicole and Shauna dive into topics like personal branding, lifestyle-aligned business systems, CEO retreats, confidence-building, and why authenticity paired with simplicity is the key to long-term success. This episode is a must-listen for women who want their business to support their life—not the other way around.  🌟 What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why traditional, hustle-driven marketing strategies don’t work for many womenHow to build marketing confidence without burning out or performing onlineWhat it means to bring your full self into your personal brandThe difference between authenticity and consistency—and why both matterHow Shauna uses 12-week CEO planning to reduce overwhelm and create clarityWhy your lifestyle should come first when planning business growthHow authenticity and simplicity work together to make marketing easierWhy you don’t need to be on every platform to build a strong personal brandHow Taylor Swift exemplifies powerful branding, belonging, and feminine leadershipWhat “Moxie” really means when it comes to confidence, values, and impact✨ Memorable Moments & Themes “Authenticity + simplicity = confidence.”The idea of grounded luxury—being ambitious while honoring real-life capacityCEO retreats as a powerful ritual for clarity and alignmentMarketing belonging instead of just selling productsWhy personal branding doesn’t mean performing or pretending👩‍💼 About the Guest: Shauna Van Mourik Shauna Van Mourik is the founder of SLA Marketing Confidence, where she helps women entrepreneurs ditch outdated marketing tactics and build brands rooted in confidence, clarity, and authenticity. She specializes in supporting coaches, therapists, and service-based business owners who want marketing strategies that feel aligned, human, and sustainable. 🔗 Contact & Connect with Shauna Van Mourik LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunavanmourik-slamarketingconfidence/Website: https://www.shaunaleigh.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sla.marketingconfidence/🎧 Listen & Subscribe If this episode resonated with you, be sure to subscribe to Hello Moxie and leave a review. Your support helps amplify conversations that empower women to lead, create, and live with confidence. Share your thoughts and questions Join the Community Become a member and to stay up to date on the latest and greatest from Hello Moxie, plus get access to exclusive bonus content from our guests with every episode https://hellomoxie.us/member-registration/

    57 min

  3. JAN 6

    Kristina Schmitt, Laura Lee, Women in Leadership, Redefining Identity and Success

    Host: Nicole Donnelly Guest: Kristina Schmitt — Leadership Coach & Consultant | Host of the Business Building Blocks Podcast | Former Manufacturing Executive  In this special joint podcast episode, Nicole Donnelly is joined by Kristina Schmitt for an honest and insightful conversation about women in leadership, identity, burnout, and building with moxie. Kristina shares her journey from being a young woman leading in the manufacturing industry to stepping away from a high-level executive role to build a purpose-driven business rooted in self-awareness, faith, and strengths-based leadership. Together, Nicole and Kristina explore how leaders can detach their identity from titles, reconnect with their intuition, and create sustainable success without burning out. This episode also weaves together Kristina’s work with the Six Types of Working Genius and Nicole’s Moxie Method, offering listeners both practical tools and deep reflection on what it means to lead from who you truly are. ✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode What it’s like to be a woman in a male-dominated industryHow leadership identity can become tied to job titles and performanceWhy stillness and self-trust are foundational to sustainable leadershipHow burnout often comes from ignoring your natural strengthsAn introduction to the Six Types of Working GeniusHow strengths-based leadership improves team performance and moraleWhy many high-achievers struggle with overachievement and anxietyHow the Moxie Method supports courage, clarity, and confidenceWhat it means to lead with heart, faith, and authenticity 💛 A Woman Who Inspired Kristina Kristina shares how her close friend Laura played a pivotal role in her leadership and personal growth journey. Through simple but powerful invitations, Laura helped Kristina reconnect with her faith, build community, and ultimately find the courage to step away from a prestigious role and create a business aligned with who she truly is. This story is a beautiful reminder of the quiet power women have to inspire one another.  ✅ About the Guest: Kristina Schmitt Kristina Schmitt is a Leadership Coach and Consultant with a background in engineering and manufacturing leadership. After years as a plant manager, she transitioned into coaching leaders and teams to build stronger, healthier workplaces through self-awareness, strengths-based leadership, and practical tools like the Six Types of Working Genius. She is also the host of the Business Building Blocks podcast, where she supports leaders in creating sustainable, people-centered businesses.  📌 Connect with Kristina Schmitt: 🌐 Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristina.schmitt.423347/💭 Memorable Quote:  “Sometimes all it takes is someone who keeps inviting you to take the next step.”  — Kristina SchmittShare your thoughts and questions Join the Community Become a member and to stay up to date on the latest and greatest from Hello Moxie, plus get access to exclusive bonus content from our guests with every episode https://hellomoxie.us/member-registration/

    51 min

  4. 12/23/2025

    Catrine Rhenberg, Jane Goodall and The Hidden Cost of Not Speaking Up

    Host: Nicole Donnelly Guest: Catrine Rhenberg — Founder | Consultant & Advisor | Fintech & Payments | Empowering Women in Corporate & Tech to Build Financial Confidence & Self-Worth | Keynote Speaker & Podcaster In this special joint episode of Hello Moxie and The Wealth Within Her, Nicole Donnelly is joined by financial empowerment advocate and founder Catrine Rhenberg for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about women, money, self-worth, and agency. Together, Nicole and Catrine explore the hidden costs women pay when they don’t speak up — financially, professionally, and personally — and what it really takes to reclaim power from the inside out. From salary negotiation and financial freedom to intuition, leadership, and redefining wealth, this episode invites women to rethink their relationship with money and themselves.  ✨ In This Episode, We Discuss: Catrine’s powerful “€2 million lesson” and how not speaking up can compound over a lifetimeWhy women are far less likely to negotiate — and how that impacts long-term financial freedomReframing negotiation as collaboration, not conflictWhat “f**k you money” really means and why every woman needs itThe connection between self-worth and earning powerHow childhood money stories shape adult financial behaviorBurnout, hustle culture, and redefining what wealth truly meansLearning to listen to the body as a source of guidance and self-trustLeadership without loudness — and why quiet confidence is powerfulWomen of inspiration, including Jane Goodall, and the value of calm, grounded leadership 💭 Memorable Quote: “I realized I had left between two and three million euros on the table for not speaking up.” — Catrine Rhenberg  💡 Key Takeaways: Women and financial freedom are deeply tied to self-worthNegotiating early has lifelong impactFinancial freedom equals choice and agency, not excessMoney stories can be questioned and rewrittenTrue wealth includes alignment, health, and fulfillmentQuiet confidence can be a powerful form of leadershipThis conversation is a reminder that financial empowerment isn’t just about numbers — it’s about trusting yourself, valuing your voice, and creating a life that feels aligned and free.  🔥 About Catrine Rhenberg Catrine Rhenberg is the founder of The Wealth Within Her, a platform dedicated to helping women build financial freedom through self-worth, education, and embodied leadership. With a background in FinTech, Catrine brings both practical financial insight and a holistic, mindset-driven approach to wealth.  ✅ Connect with Catrine: Website: https://www.thewealthwithinher.com/Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/1P2yH18CRoagBnINwcd3oN?si=b1d53b400d9b41caLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catrine-rhenberg/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewealthwithShare your thoughts and questions Join the Community Become a member and to stay up to date on the latest and greatest from Hello Moxie, plus get access to exclusive bonus content from our guests with every episode https://hellomoxie.us/member-registration/

    55 min

  5. 12/09/2025

    Inès Baccari and Building an Authentic Personal Brand in Tech

    Host: Nicole Donnelly Guest: Inès Baccari — Lead Product Designer & Career Mentor, Built UX processes in Data Protection In this episode of Hello Moxie, Nicole sits down with Inès Baccari, a Paris-based Lead Product Designer and career mentor helping women in tech build an authentic personal brand that helps them stand out—especially in a rapidly changing, AI-influenced workplace. From her early career as a flight attendant with Emirates to her pivot into UX design and product design, Inès shares the mindset shifts, transferable skills, and community support that made her transition possible. Together, Nicole and Inès talk about embracing discomfort, navigating imposter syndrome, and why mentorship and personal storytelling are powerful tools for growth—both personally and professionally.  🌟 What You’ll Hear in This Episode Inès’ career pivot story: From the travel industry (Emirates, based in Dubai) to UX design and product design in tech Transferable skills in action: How empathy, observation, and active listening translate from passenger experience to user experience Imposter syndrome & resilience: What helped Inès push through self-doubt and rejection during a 10-month job search Personal branding—your way: Why your story is your differentiator, and how to build your brand without overwhelm Mentorship & community: Why women-centered communities matter—especially when you’re “the only one in the room” A powerful “outside the box” lesson: The moment a teacher’s drawing of a square changed how Inès approached courage and growth Moxie, defined: Inès’ take on moxie as courage and determination   ⭐ Memorable Moments & Quotes (Paraphrased) Your past experience isn’t something to hide—it can be the reason you stand out.When imposter syndrome shows up, it can be a sign you’re growing.“Magic” often happens outside the box—but you have to take the step first.  ✨ About Inès Baccari Inès Baccari is a Lead Product Designer and mentor for women in tech, focused on helping professionals craft an authentic personal brand to increase clarity, confidence, and visibility. She brings a unique perspective shaped by her earlier career in aviation and a deep commitment to community-building and mentorship.   📧 Connect with Inès LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/inesbaccari/Website: https://inesbaccari.com/Instagram: @inesintechShare your thoughts and questions Join the Community Become a member and to stay up to date on the latest and greatest from Hello Moxie, plus get access to exclusive bonus content from our guests with every episode https://hellomoxie.us/member-registration/

    42 min

  6. 11/25/2025

    Dr. Brittany McGeehan, Hedy Lamarr, Healing Overachievement, Trauma & Redefining Success

    Host: Nicole Donnelly Guest: Dr. Brittany McGeehan — Licensed Psychologist & High-Performance Coach for Women  Why do so many high-achieving women feel like they’re crushing it on paper… but crumbling inside? In this episode of Hello Moxie, Nicole sits down with Dr. Brittany McGeehan, a licensed psychologist and high-performance coach for women who “want it all” — the business, the career, the motherhood, the marriage, and themselves. Together, they unpack how overachievement can become a “false self,” how complex and intergenerational trauma shapes our identities, and what it really looks like to come back home to your body, your voice, and your power. ✨ In this episode, we talk about: Overachievement & the false self Why high-achieving women tie worth to performanceHow “good girls” and oldest daughters learn to earn love through achievementReconnecting with your 5-year-old self The toy-store exercise to rediscover authenticityWhy play feels unsafe for many women — and how to relearn itIntergenerational trauma & inherited roles The relationship “templates” we inherit from familyQuestioning the beliefs and roles we never consciously choseRedefining motherhood, partnership & having it all Motherhood vs. house managementThe empowering question: “Who said this has to be my job?”Changing the rules in relationships with clarity and communicationYour body as your greatest ally How trauma disconnects us from our physical cuesModalities that help reawaken the mind-body connectionSigns your nervous system is stuck in push–crash cyclesRest as a leadership strategy Why rest is non-negotiable for sustainable successHow scheduling rest boosts creativity, connection, and performanceSupporting the next generation Advice for teen girls carrying unhealed traumaHow curiosity and playfulness help rewrite the legacy for future women 💡 Meet Dr. Brittany McGeehan Dr. Brittany McGeehan is a licensed psychologist and high-performance coach for ambitious women who want big lives and deep inner peace. She helps founders, leaders, and high-achieving mothers integrate their careers, families, and sense of self by healing complex and intergenerational trauma, reconnecting with their bodies, and rewriting inherited stories about womanhood, motherhood, and success. She also runs transformational retreats focused on generational healing and recently launched her own podcast, The Aligned Powerhouse.  💖 Connect with Dr. Brittany McGeehan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanymcgeehanphd/Website: https://drbrittanymcgeehancoaching.com/ 💖 Connect with Hello Moxie If today’s conversation sparked something in you, share this episode with another woman who’s ready to rise. ✨ Learn more about the Hello Moxie community and the Moxie Method at hellomoxie.biz Share your thoughts and questions Join the Community Become a member and to stay up to date on the latest and greatest from Hello Moxie, plus get access to exclusive bonus content from our guests with every episode https://hellomoxie.us/member-registration/

    49 min

  7. 11/18/2025

    Sherry Yellin, Her Mom and Finding Courage in Uncertainty

    Host: Nicole Donnelly Guest: Sherry Yellin – Leadership Coach, Author, and Founder of The Yellin Group  In this inspiring episode, Nicole sits down with Dr. Sherry Yellin, founder of The Yellin Group, to explore the fascinating intersection of neuroscience, leadership, and courage. With over two decades of experience helping leaders and teams unlock high performance, Sherry shares insights from her upcoming book, The Science of High-Performance Leadership, revealing how understanding how the brain learns under threat and uncertainty can transform the way we lead and live. Together, Sherry and Nicole unpack: How to recognize when your brain is in “threat mode” — and practical ways to shift back into clarity and calm.The surprising truth about why high performers crave chaos (and how to find freedom from it).Why uncertainty isn’t the enemy — it’s an invitation to “eat the mystery.”The essential role of self-awareness and belief clean-outs in personal growth and leadership.How to find your courage companion — the mentor or coach who helps you hold belief when your own falters.Why journaling is “strength training for the mind” and one of the most powerful tools for building clarity.Sherry also gives listeners a sneak peek into her upcoming book, The Science of High-Performance Leadership. You can learn more and join her launch community here. This conversation is full of practical wisdom, personal stories, and mindset shifts that will help you lead yourself — and others — with more confidence, compassion, and Moxie. 🧠 About Dr. Sherry Yellin Dr. Sherry Yellin is a leadership development expert, executive coach, and founder of The Yellin Group, where she helps leaders and teams transform performance through neuroscience-based practices. Since 2001, she has worked with organizations to build cultures of clarity, collaboration, and confidence. Her upcoming book, The Science of High-Performance Leadership, explores how understanding how the brain learns can empower leaders to achieve better results with less effort — and more joy. Sherry’s passion lies in helping others translate cognitive science into practical strategies that create meaningful, lasting change. 📬 Connect with Dr. Sherry Yellin 🌐 Website: www.yellingroup.com📘 Book Launch: yellingroup.com/book-launch-survey💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-sherry-yellin📧 Email: contact@yellingroup.com💖 Final Thought As Sherry says, “When the gremlins show up — thank them. They’re proof you’re growing.” So take a deep breath, eat the mystery, and lead with Moxie. Share your thoughts and questions Join the Community Become a member and to stay up to date on the latest and greatest from Hello Moxie, plus get access to exclusive bonus content from our guests with every episode https://hellomoxie.us/member-registration/

    49 min

  8. 11/04/2025

    Laura Fellow, Abigail Adams and The Journey of Letting Go

    Host: Nicole Donnelly Guest: Laura Fellow – Independent Educational Designer & World schooling Consultant  What happens when you step away from everything familiar — the job, the structure, the expectations — and let curiosity lead? In this moving and deeply honest episode, Laura Fellow, a former attorney turned global traveler and creative worldschooling mom, joins Hello Moxie to share how letting go of burnout led to a richer, freer life. From corporate law and red tape to 18 countries, late-night homeschool sessions, and helping other families reimagine education, Laura’s story is one of courage, reinvention, and rediscovering purpose. Together with host Nicole Donnelly, she explores how to find your confidence again, embrace mentorship in unexpected places, and model bravery for the next generation. ✨ In This Episode, You’ll Learn: How Laura and her family turned burnout into a global learning adventure.What it’s really like to worldschool across 18 countries with two kids.The hidden cost of corporate culture — and how to know when it’s time to walk away.How a simple Notion project became a purpose-driven side business.The role of mentorship and why great mentors often come from unexpected places.How to rebuild your confidence when you’ve lost your sense of self.The Moxie Method in action: following the breadcrumbs toward growth and freedom.💡 Laura’s Wisdom “Sometimes the best way to fix burnout is to walk away and start again.”“Mentorship isn’t about hierarchy — it’s about curiosity, humility, and learning from anyone.”“Follow the breadcrumbs. You never know where they’ll lead.” 💖 About Hello Moxie Hello Moxie is a storytelling podcast celebrating women who lead with courage, curiosity, and heart. Hosted by Nicole Donnelly, each episode shares honest conversations with women redefining success and finding their own moxie — that fearless spark to grow, lead, and live boldly. Share your thoughts and questions Join the Community Become a member and to stay up to date on the latest and greatest from Hello Moxie, plus get access to exclusive bonus content from our guests with every episode https://hellomoxie.us/member-registration/

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Hello Moxie is a heartfelt exploration of women's history through the eyes of contemporary women.  Discover the stories of women in history who have made a significant impact on today's world.  Each episode features a conversation with a guest who shares their personal connection to a historical figure, celebrating the strength and courage of women throughout time.Come and listen in! Hosted by Nicole Donnelly. For more info, to join the community, or to subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive content and events visit us at https://hellomoxie.us/

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  • Creator
    Nicole Donnelly
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Hello Moxie
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