She's Got Moxie

I recently became fast friends with my guest, Holly Dowling, and you'll totally understand why when you listen in to today's show. Holly has an infectious energy and insightful pearls of wisdom. Tell me 'no', watch me go. I don't wait for the world to tell me or give me permission to do it." - Holly Dowling . Learn more about this episode of She's Got Moxie at joychudacoff.com/43

I've been secretly 'stalking' Janice Bryant Howroyd, Founder & CEO of The Act One Group, for nearly 30 years. Her name kept coming up everywhere I looked. Janice took $900 from her mom and turned what is now known as The Act One Group into a billion-dollar company, and she talks all about it on today's show. "Never compromise yourself personally for who you wish to be professionally." - Janice Bry...

How do you make your press pitches stand out? What's the best approach to making the best impression for your business in the media? My guest today, Paula Rizzo, has the answers. "You first have to be thinking about the audience. Your #1 concern is - what would the audience be interested in?" - Paula Rizzo. Learn more about this episode of She's Got Moxie with Joy Chudacoff at www. JoyChudacoff.co...

After putting her own pet through surgery, Physical Therapist Dr. Amy Kramer started using physical therapy to help her dog recover. It worked extremely well, and with that, Dr. Kramer decided to start Beach Animal Rehabilitation Center which works to incorporate veterinary and rehabilitation techniques for pets. "If I don't get good sleep, no matter what those things are that are going on in my h...

Last week's Episode with Julie Deane, Founder, and CEO of Cambridge Satchel, was spilling over with entrepreneurial gold and wisdom from a woman who owns every aspect of what it takes to build a multi-million dollar empire. This week's Episode (Part 2 of 2), Julie opens up even deeper and reveals how she managed being in "survival mode" trying to keep a company afloat, dissolving a marriage and st...

Grab your earbuds and get ready for one of the most transparent, refreshingly honest (and humorous) interviews you'll ever listen to. Julie Deane, Founder & CEO of Cambridge Satchel, is funny, witty, clever and clearly quite brilliant. When you are the founder, even if you don't know how things can be done, you still know more about your business than anyone else on the planet." - Julie Deane. Lea...

After my daughter Jenna's knee injury, there were clues that kept tapping me on the shoulder, reminding me of how dealing with a personal crisis has a significant effect on building and growing a business. "It's not so much about looking for the answer, but it's about making sure that you're asking the right questions." - Joy Chudacoff Learn more about this episode of She's Got Moxie with Joy Chud...

Knock, Knock! The Doctor is here! After a scary experience (and an 8-hour wait in the emergency room) with her then seven-month-old son, my guest today, Dr. Renee Dua, decided there must be a better way to see a doctor when you need medical care. From there, Heal.com was born. "This is a problem that no one has really solved before. The idea that you deliver "on demand" a professional that is high...

Laura Wasser gets up close and personal with celebs like Kim Kardashian, Angelina Jolie, Gwen Stefani and Jennifer Garner (just to name a few!). Wasser is a celebrity divorce attorney and the founder of the NEW online divorce platform itsovereasy.com. "Unless you are strong and healthy and feeling good, you cannot do what you need to do for your household, for your family or for your kids. I think...

My guest today, Tami Halton Pardee, has broken all residential sales records in LA, selling over $3 billion in residential real estate since 2005 despite a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and raising four children. Tune in to hear about her 20-minute rule, the acronym that changed her life and more on today's show! "Why not plan our life on purpose? We plan our vacations, we plan all these things,...

My guest today, Anna Zornosa, knew she had to do something after she incorrectly tried on some spandex and found herself in a compromised position. On today's show, Anna talks about how Ruby Ribbon empowers women physically and financially, why training is important, tips to entrepreneurship, data, cash flow and more. "I believe that confidence is critical for women in so many different ways." - A...

On today's show, founder and president of PopSugar, Lisa Sugar, talks about how her personal blog that went viral (we're talking over 1 million followers in 1 year). She knew that she was on to something so she ditched her day job and not long after, her husband did too. Tune in to hear more! "Saying yes has led to great things." - Lisa Sugar. Learn more about this episode of She's Got Moxie with...

Whether we like it or not, we live in a wired world full of notifications and an endless sea of "updates." It's easy to get lost in the shuffle but my guest today, Carley Knobloch, teaches women how to design their technology to rise up and serve them. "I wish I had started differently. I wish I had known what I know now, which is that people really want to connect with a person. They really want...

On a trip home from Australia, Koel Thomae discovered a homemade yogurt in a beach town corner shop, and she knew it was an entrepreneurial moment. Inspired to bring the best-tasting yogurt to the United States, Koel co-founded Noosa yogurt in 2009. "It is certainly ok to evolve things, but don't ever get too far away from that core fundamental reason why you started the brand." - Koel Thomae. Lea...

Carrie Tice, founder and CEO of Octavia Wellness is innovative, energetic and passionate. Her mother had been diagnosed several years ago with Alzheimer's and through a somewhat humorous experience, Carrie discovered the benefits of cannabis for seniors. "Since legalization, we are seeing that more professionals are wanting to get into this program, getting on our educational platform and learning...

After Gail Schenbaum took a frightening phone call in the middle of the night from her daughter who was a freshman in a college across the country, she knew she had to use her entrepreneurial spirit to do something. Gail created the Umergency app. She talks about her app, and gives amazing business advice and revolutionary productivity tips on today's show. "My biggest thing is don't look at it as...

If you've ever been even remotely interested in writing a book, then this episode is definitely for you. Meriflor Toneatto is the CEO and Founder of Power With Soul, and she is the author of the book Money Manifestations and Miracles. "Money becomes a mirror for women. I call it the emotional currency, because it is so closely tied to our feelings of self worth and self confidence and safety and s...

Known as the "proficient neurohacker", Amy Budden helps her clients train their brain to change their mind and achieve success. Amy talks about her big career change and how and why she started her business, why personal investments lead to business success, and she shares some amazing meditation exercises. "Meditation is a way to problem solve because really it's a way of tapping into flow. So wh...

Today's guest, Aliza Bohbot, has some serious moxie. After taking the reins of her family business, she launched City Girl Coffee, an entirely new brand that focuses on coffee and women's empowerment all along the chain from crop to cup. "Never think that you have all the answers. Never think that you know it all. Because you never know what little tidbit of information might just be the key piece...

I wanted to share some love and talk about something that's been on my mind for awhile when it comes to women entrepreneurs. There are two sides to every business: The practical side and the emotional side of entrepreneurship. I talk about the emotional side because it rarely gets the time and attention it deserves.   "Take a look at these five unconscious emotional triggers, decide which ones you...

I've known JJ Virgin for 25 years, and I have to tell you that she looks the same today as she did 25 years ago. JJ is a celebrity nutrition and fitness expert. She has incredible knowledge and expertise in the health and wellness industry. JJ shares health and business tips with us on today's show. Mindset has got to be the first part of anything that you're doing." - JJ Virgin. Learn more about...

After suffering from years of bullying and sitting alone at lunch, Natalie Hampton got fed up and created the app Sit With Us which is a platform that lets students invite people to sit with them at lunch. Today, Sit With Us has over 100,000 downloads in eight countries. It has been an award-winning app. "I really didn't think it would go this far. It was more of a therapy project, if anything, wh...

Lizanne Falsetto ditched a college basketball scholarship for an international modeling career. While on the road, Lizanne found herself hungry but didn't like the fast food options so she created her own high-protein, zero-sugar, food-on-the-go snack, what we now call the thinkThin® bar! It set a trend as the FIRST protein bar to be gluten-free. "The No. 1 thing that I would say to the women out...

Ashley Merrill is revolutionizing people's sleep. She is the founder and CEO of Lunya, a sleepwear company out of L.A. that uses the latest designs and technology to create functional, comfortable, and fashionable sleepwear for women. "You can look at problems as problems, or you can look at them as opportunities." - Ashley Merrill. Learn more about this episode of She's Got Moxie with Joy Chudaco...

Cathy Deano and her business partner came up Painting with a Twist to facilitate a women's art studio space for stress relief. Now, the franchise has over 300 locations. She shares more about getting started and franchising on today's show. "I think productivity really depends a lot on the people you surround yourself with. So we talked about people smarter than you, but I am saying people more or...