The School of Moxie Podcast

Mary Williams @sensiblewoo
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🎧 The School of Moxie Podcast — a Sensible Woo production, hosted by Mary Williams. Most business podcasts are just LinkedIn posts with a mic in front of them. This is not that. School of Moxie uses TV shows and film to have the business conversations nobody else is brave enough to start... about real leadership, real risk, and what it costs to build something that matters when your rent is riding on every decision. Season 1 — The Last of Us. What survival looks like when the old rules stop working and the only way forward is through. Season 2 — Ted Lasso. A solo coaching season about the long game, the brutal middle, and why being the person who genuinely gives a damn is the whole strategy. Season 3 — Real founders, no safety nets, and every guest brings their comfort show to crack open how they run their business under pressure. No freebies, no funnel bait, and no one fake-laughing while they pitch you a course you don't need. Just the kind of honest, sharp, occasionally uncomfortable conversations that remind you why you started... and what it's going to take to finish. Season 3 available on July 29, 2026. Binge responsibly. Hosted by Mary Williams, founder of Sasquatch Media Grounds, Vancouver, Washington. A Sensible Woo production.

  1. Season 3 Trailer

    Season 3 Trailer: Guess Who’s Back?

    Season 3 of the School of Moxie Podcast is officially on the way. If you’re new here, School of Moxie is the podcast where we use TV shows and movies to talk about business. Not the fluffy “compare leadership styles” kind of conversations… the real ones. The decisions, pressure, and identity shifts that come with building something that has to survive in the real world. Season 1 walked through the apocalypse with The Last of Us. Season 2 was a solo coaching season inspired by Ted Lasso. For Season 3, the guests are back — but there’s a twist. Every founder joining the show is bringing their comfort show or comfort movie. The one they rewatch when life gets stressful. The story that resets their nervous system. The characters that quietly reveal what they value most. But this season isn’t just about nostalgia. It’s about stakes. Every entrepreneur featured this season runs a business that carries their real life — their housing, health insurance, groceries, and future. No dual-income parachutes. No hidden safety nets. You fly… or you fail. And when the stakes are that real, the way someone watches a story tells you everything. New episodes begin dropping this summer. And don’t worry… the School of Moxie torch for Pedro Pascal is still burning strong. I have a feeling he might wander into Season 3 somewhere. Purely coincidental. Completely professional reasons. Support the show I’m Mary Williams, your host and the founder of Sensible Woo.   School of Moxie the podcast where we watch TV shows and movies and talk about the entrepreneurship lessons embedded in the stories.  The episode archive is found here. You can find this show wherever you listen to podcasts and all of the links to resources, guest information, and anything else we might reference in an episode are in the show notes.   We appreciate your support by subscribing and submitting a 5 star review.  It helps other listeners find and share this content alongside you, our wonderful listeners. Like and follow Sensible Woo on YouTube, Instagram, and don’t forget to subscribe to email updates at sensiblewoo.com, which includes a weekly Tarot reading delivered right to your inbox. Until next week, be sensible, be woo, and most of all, be you. 🤗

    2 min

  2. 07/05/2025

    Behind the Scenes of Season 2, What’s Brewing at Moxie Studios, and a Look Ahead at Season 3

    This episode is for the people who stuck around. The ones who know that real creativity doesn’t run on launch calendars. It runs on healing. In this bonus episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what really happened between Season 1 and Season 2—everything from storm damage, caregiving, grief, and chronic health recovery to the soul-stretching journey of building Moxie Studios in Vancouver. I talk about why I had to delay Season 2, what I’ve learned about legacy in the slow moments, and what’s coming next for The School of Moxie Podcast (spoiler: Season 3 is back to guest interviews, pop culture, and big energy inside the new studio). 👀 Want updates about Season 3, live recordings, and behind-the-scenes content? Subscribe to my weekly media digest at sensiblewoo.com/subscribe and come along for the ride. Support the show I’m Mary Williams, your host and the founder of Sensible Woo.   School of Moxie the podcast where we watch TV shows and movies and talk about the entrepreneurship lessons embedded in the stories.  The episode archive is found here. You can find this show wherever you listen to podcasts and all of the links to resources, guest information, and anything else we might reference in an episode are in the show notes.   We appreciate your support by subscribing and submitting a 5 star review.  It helps other listeners find and share this content alongside you, our wonderful listeners. Like and follow Sensible Woo on YouTube, Instagram, and don’t forget to subscribe to email updates at sensiblewoo.com, which includes a weekly Tarot reading delivered right to your inbox. Until next week, be sensible, be woo, and most of all, be you. 🤗

    8 min

  3. 06/28/2025

    Ted Lasso is a Business Story: Slow, Sustainable, and Unshakeable

    Episode 10: “The Long Game Is the Only Game” This episode is a sermon. A love letter. A late-night call to every entrepreneur who’s tired of shortcut culture and ready to lead with integrity. We’re closing out Season 2 with a deep dive into long-game leadership. From Trent Crimm’s legacy journalism to Coach Beard staying in England, to the spark of Rebecca’s women’s franchise—we’re talking about the ripple effect of doing the right thing, even when it’s slow, scary, or wildly misunderstood. And yeah, I’ve made those long-game moves in my own business. They’ve been messy. Uncomfortable. But they’re the reason I’m still here... and thriving. If you’re ready to quit chasing fast and start building something that lasts, this one’s for you. 👀 Want more clarity like this every week?  Subscribe to my weekly media digest at sensiblewoo.com/subscribe for behind-the-scenes insights, readings, and updates you won’t get anywhere else. Support the show I’m Mary Williams, your host and the founder of Sensible Woo.   School of Moxie the podcast where we watch TV shows and movies and talk about the entrepreneurship lessons embedded in the stories.  The episode archive is found here. You can find this show wherever you listen to podcasts and all of the links to resources, guest information, and anything else we might reference in an episode are in the show notes.   We appreciate your support by subscribing and submitting a 5 star review.  It helps other listeners find and share this content alongside you, our wonderful listeners. Like and follow Sensible Woo on YouTube, Instagram, and don’t forget to subscribe to email updates at sensiblewoo.com, which includes a weekly Tarot reading delivered right to your inbox. Until next week, be sensible, be woo, and most of all, be you. 🤗

    9 min

  4. 06/21/2025

    Ted Lasso is a Business Story: Vulnerability ≠ Strategy

    Episode 9: “Your Brand Can’t Hold Your Baggage” There’s a difference between telling your story with intention—and bleeding all over your audience for engagement. In Episode 9, we unpack the misuse of vulnerability in online entrepreneurship and why your healing deserves more than a Canva carousel. With help from Ted Lasso characters like Jamie Tartt, Rebecca, and Dr. Sharon Fieldstone, we explore what real emotional integration looks like—on and off the mic. I also get personal about the Depp/Heard trial, a raw moment in my visibility journey, and how a Season 1 episode with Eunice Brownlee gave me a doorway into storytelling that was actually ready to be shared. 👀 Want more clarity like this every week?  Subscribe to my weekly media digest at sensiblewoo.com/subscribe for behind-the-scenes insights, readings, and updates you won’t get anywhere else. Support the show I’m Mary Williams, your host and the founder of Sensible Woo.   School of Moxie the podcast where we watch TV shows and movies and talk about the entrepreneurship lessons embedded in the stories.  The episode archive is found here. You can find this show wherever you listen to podcasts and all of the links to resources, guest information, and anything else we might reference in an episode are in the show notes.   We appreciate your support by subscribing and submitting a 5 star review.  It helps other listeners find and share this content alongside you, our wonderful listeners. Like and follow Sensible Woo on YouTube, Instagram, and don’t forget to subscribe to email updates at sensiblewoo.com, which includes a weekly Tarot reading delivered right to your inbox. Until next week, be sensible, be woo, and most of all, be you. 🤗

    8 min

  5. 06/12/2025

    Ted Lasso is a Business Story: Real Rest Requires Real Alignment

    Rest doesn’t always look like slowing down. Sometimes it looks like dancing all night, playing weird games, or skipping town with your dominatrix girlfriend. In this episode, we explore rest on your own terms through the lens of Coach Beard in Ted Lasso. Beard doesn’t try to be anyone else. He knows what recharges him—and he doesn’t apologize for it. I’m breaking down why so many entrepreneurs burn out even when they’re technically resting, and why copying someone else’s version of “wellness” won’t save you. If you’re ready to stop glamorizing burnout and start finding joy in ways that actually work for you, this one’s for you. 👀 Want more clarity like this every week?  Subscribe to my weekly media digest at sensiblewoo.com/subscribe for behind-the-scenes insights, readings, and updates you won’t get anywhere else. Support the show I’m Mary Williams, your host and the founder of Sensible Woo.   School of Moxie the podcast where we watch TV shows and movies and talk about the entrepreneurship lessons embedded in the stories.  The episode archive is found here. You can find this show wherever you listen to podcasts and all of the links to resources, guest information, and anything else we might reference in an episode are in the show notes.   We appreciate your support by subscribing and submitting a 5 star review.  It helps other listeners find and share this content alongside you, our wonderful listeners. Like and follow Sensible Woo on YouTube, Instagram, and don’t forget to subscribe to email updates at sensiblewoo.com, which includes a weekly Tarot reading delivered right to your inbox. Until next week, be sensible, be woo, and most of all, be you. 🤗

    7 min

  6. 06/06/2025

    Ted Lasso is a Business Story: Not All Criticism Is Feedback

    Welcome to the episode where we separate useful reflection from noise. In Ted Lasso, the fans at the pub act like a character unto themselves—cheering, jeering, and always watching. And just like in business, not all of that input is helpful. This week we’re looking at the Richmond fanbase as a metaphor for your online audience: the pressure to please, the vulnerability of being seen, and the deep need to discern who’s offering real feedback… and who’s just projecting their own shit. We also unpack Rebecca’s experience with personal criticism that masquerades as professional commentary, and how emotional intelligence becomes the best business strategy around. 👀 Want more clarity like this every week?  Subscribe to my weekly media digest at sensiblewoo.com/subscribe for behind-the-scenes insights, readings, and updates you won’t get anywhere else. Support the show I’m Mary Williams, your host and the founder of Sensible Woo.   School of Moxie the podcast where we watch TV shows and movies and talk about the entrepreneurship lessons embedded in the stories.  The episode archive is found here. You can find this show wherever you listen to podcasts and all of the links to resources, guest information, and anything else we might reference in an episode are in the show notes.   We appreciate your support by subscribing and submitting a 5 star review.  It helps other listeners find and share this content alongside you, our wonderful listeners. Like and follow Sensible Woo on YouTube, Instagram, and don’t forget to subscribe to email updates at sensiblewoo.com, which includes a weekly Tarot reading delivered right to your inbox. Until next week, be sensible, be woo, and most of all, be you. 🤗

    9 min

  7. 05/30/2025

    Ted Lasso is a Business Story: Friendship Is a Leadership Skill

    Episode 6: “Fire Rupert. Build Diamond Dogs.” This episode is a love letter to chosen family, emotional support systems, and the kind of business friendships that don’t just cheer you on... they hold you down. We’re talking about the difference between Rupert energy and Diamond Dogs energy, because if you’ve ever been burned by a collaborator, ghosted in your hardest moments, or told that “business isn’t personal,” then you know how lonely leadership can get. I also share what happened when I spent all of 2024 rebuilding my support system and how that changed everything. In business, creativity, and life. If you’ve never known what true, non-transactional support looks like, this one’s for you. 👀 Want more clarity like this every week?  Subscribe to my weekly media digest at sensiblewoo.com/subscribe for behind-the-scenes insights, readings, and updates you won’t get anywhere else. Support the show I’m Mary Williams, your host and the founder of Sensible Woo.   School of Moxie the podcast where we watch TV shows and movies and talk about the entrepreneurship lessons embedded in the stories.  The episode archive is found here. You can find this show wherever you listen to podcasts and all of the links to resources, guest information, and anything else we might reference in an episode are in the show notes.   We appreciate your support by subscribing and submitting a 5 star review.  It helps other listeners find and share this content alongside you, our wonderful listeners. Like and follow Sensible Woo on YouTube, Instagram, and don’t forget to subscribe to email updates at sensiblewoo.com, which includes a weekly Tarot reading delivered right to your inbox. Until next week, be sensible, be woo, and most of all, be you. 🤗

    11 min

  8. 05/22/2025

    Ted Lasso is a Business Story: Visibility ≠ Credibility

    Episode 5: “It’s Easy to Buy the Mic” In this episode, we’re digging into the real question behind visibility: ➡️ Are people paying attention to you because you’re aligned… or just because you’re loud? We’re using Ted Lasso to unpack performative branding, manufactured backstories, and the pressure to always be “on.” And we’re coming back to what matters: who you are when no one’s watching. From Trent Crimm’s slow, deliberate study of Ted’s leadership to my own pivots around how I show up (and why I refuse to fake origin stories for likes), this episode is about doing the inner work before grabbing the mic. 👀 Want more clarity like this every week?  Subscribe to my weekly media digest at sensiblewoo.com/subscribe for behind-the-scenes insights, readings, and updates you won’t get anywhere else. Support the show I’m Mary Williams, your host and the founder of Sensible Woo.   School of Moxie the podcast where we watch TV shows and movies and talk about the entrepreneurship lessons embedded in the stories.  The episode archive is found here. You can find this show wherever you listen to podcasts and all of the links to resources, guest information, and anything else we might reference in an episode are in the show notes.   We appreciate your support by subscribing and submitting a 5 star review.  It helps other listeners find and share this content alongside you, our wonderful listeners. Like and follow Sensible Woo on YouTube, Instagram, and don’t forget to subscribe to email updates at sensiblewoo.com, which includes a weekly Tarot reading delivered right to your inbox. Until next week, be sensible, be woo, and most of all, be you. 🤗

    8 min
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🎧 The School of Moxie Podcast — a Sensible Woo production, hosted by Mary Williams. Most business podcasts are just LinkedIn posts with a mic in front of them. This is not that. School of Moxie uses TV shows and film to have the business conversations nobody else is brave enough to start... about real leadership, real risk, and what it costs to build something that matters when your rent is riding on every decision. Season 1 — The Last of Us. What survival looks like when the old rules stop working and the only way forward is through. Season 2 — Ted Lasso. A solo coaching season about the long game, the brutal middle, and why being the person who genuinely gives a damn is the whole strategy. Season 3 — Real founders, no safety nets, and every guest brings their comfort show to crack open how they run their business under pressure. No freebies, no funnel bait, and no one fake-laughing while they pitch you a course you don't need. Just the kind of honest, sharp, occasionally uncomfortable conversations that remind you why you started... and what it's going to take to finish. Season 3 available on July 29, 2026. Binge responsibly. Hosted by Mary Williams, founder of Sasquatch Media Grounds, Vancouver, Washington. A Sensible Woo production.

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  • Creator
    Mary Williams @sensiblewoo
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The School of Moxie Podcast
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