Moxie Uncut

What does it mean to truly prune your life so you can grow? In this episode of Moxie Uncut, Kevin Mbogho, Head of Strategic Operations & Sustainability at Imani Collective, shares his journey from veterinary assistant and anthropology student to building teams, systems, and impact through faith-led leadership. We talk about why a reset isn't failure—it's often the refinement and realignment needed...

This week on Moxie Uncut, we explore the power of intentional shifts. Join me in conversation with Danielle Anderson, business coach and strategy consultant, as she shares why a "reset" isn't failure, but refinement. From transitioning a successful networking club to navigating the profound shifts of motherhood, Danielle opens up about the intentional shifts in business, leadership, and personal c...

This week on Moxie Uncut, we explore the power of intentional shifts. Join me in conversation with Francis, founder of the school feeding program Cup of Uji, as he shares why a "reset" isn't failure, but refinement. From leaving a teaching career to scale a program feeding 17,000 children daily, Francis opens up about the intentional shifts in business, leadership, and faith that shaped a more mea...

On this episode of Moxie Uncut, we explore the power of rebuilding with wisdom. Join me in conversation with Mariam, founder of sustainable fashion brand Mariam Couture, as she shares why a "reset" isn't failure, but refinement. From leaving teaching to transforming her thriving business into a slow-fashion brand, Mariam opens up about the intentional shifts in business, health, and faith that sha...

In this powerful episode of Moxie Uncut, I sit down with Abdirahman, founder of Nyali CrossFit Mombasa, to unpack the life-altering reset that changed his entire trajectory. After battling kidney failure and enduring four years of dialysis, Abdi received a life-saving kidney transplant from a close friend at the onset of the 2019 pandemic. That second chance forced him to rethink everything — from...

In this episode of Moxie Uncut, Nikole, co-founder of the Tembea na Rehema Foundation, reflects on navigating major life transitions and anchoring identity in faith. She shares her journey from moving to Kenya at 17 to balancing motherhood, academic work, and leadership in maternal and child health, highlighting how internal refinement and patience shape a meaningful "reset." The conversation expl...

In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur Dan Mugami, CEO & Founder of Dankiz Arts and Creations Ltd, to discuss the reality of business pivots, the courage to diversify, and the wisdom found in starting small. Dan shares his journey from the t-shirt industry to becoming a leader in construction, manufacturing, and logistics. This conversation is for anyone navigating a season of refinement or...

In this episode of Moxie Uncut, Dr. Swabra, an obstetrician- gynecologist and fertility specialist, shares how a life-changing health scare pushed her to rebuild her life through small daily changes, discipline, and intentional priorities. From juggling motherhood and medicine to embracing vulnerability and growth, this conversation is a powerful reminder that transformation begins within.   Big T...

In a fast-moving world that glorifies quick action and visible outcomes, this episode is an invitation to slow down. Not every idea is meant to be launched the moment it arrives. Some ideas are sacred seeds—meant to be nurtured, developed, and matured over time. Today we talk about trusting God's timing, practicing discernment, and being faithful stewards of the ideas we've been entrusted with.  ...

This episode kicks off the month of Faith and Trust by exploring what it means to walk in obedience even when it's uncomfortable. So often, the right path isn't the easiest—it's the one that asks something deeper from us. The courage to trust God through the hard things can be what refines and matures us. This conversation is an honest look at how faith grows in the tension between comfort and cal...

Letting go doesn't always feel brave. Most of the time, it feels like failure, or fear, or loss. But this week, we're flipping the script. In this final episode of our Courage + Change series, we're talking about how letting go might actually be the most courageous thing you can do. Whether it's a title, a plan, or just the need to have it all figured out. What if loosening your grip is the first...

Real change doesn't happen in isolation. It's built in community and fueled by small, intentional steps. What I have learned in my journey is that courage rarely feels comfortable, but it grows as we move. If you've ever waited for clarity, or felt stuck in fear, I want this episode to be a  reminder that courage is built in motion. Let's talk about what it means to step forward, even when your vo...

This week, we're exploring something we don't talk about enough when it comes to courage and change- wonder. Not the fluffy kind, but the kind that invites you to ask bold questions. The kind that makes you stop spectating and start showing up. Wonder isn't soft. It's powerful. It awakens vision, stirs courage, and calls you to participate in change. Let's ask better questions. Let's imagine somet...

We're stepping into a new month with a tender, honest conversation, one that doesn't ask you to do more, be more, or fix everything. This episode is about gratitude. The kind that holds you when things feel uncertain. It's about choosing to stay present in the chaos. To say, this moment matters. I matter. If you've been running on empty, feeling like you're never quite enough, this episode is your...

Your wonder, your curiosity, your "crazy" ideas are not random. In this final episode of our May series, we're talking about dreaming out loud. The kind of dreaming that's messy, playful, and full of hope. The kind that asks "what if?" and dares to answer with "why not?". This episode is a reminder that God doesn't laugh at your dreams. He honors them. And maybe, just maybe, they're the start of s...

In this episode, we're giving ourselves permission to imagine again. To wonder again. To hope again. Because joy isn't just found in what is, it's in what could be. God is still in the dreaming. And maybe, just maybe, He's inviting you to dream a little bigger too. Big Takeaways 00:00 -Introduction and Overview 04:55 - Wonder is a Muscle—Keep Using It  10:41 - Protect Your Dreamer Heart from Cynic...

What if joy wasn't something you chased but something you chose, nurtured, and shared? In this episode, we're talking about the kind of joy that fills you up and spills out- joy that's rooted in presence, alignment, and purpose. I will be sharing my personal reflections, scriptural truth, and reminders that joy isn't just for the quiet moments. It's part of your impact. Because when you choose joy...

In today's episode of The Moxie Uncut, we're talking about something you might usually rush past- the mundane. You know, the slow mornings, the repeated routines, the everyday stuff that doesn't make it to your highlight reel. But what if that's where the real beauty is? Instead of chasing grand moments, this episode is an invitation to find depth and joy in what's right in front of us: a quiet mo...

Let's be real—life gets loud. And sometimes, it takes real effort to pause long enough to notice the joy that's already here. This week on the podcast, we're talking about the kind of joy that doesn't need fireworks or big moments. The kind that shows up in stillness. In silence. In that quiet whisper you almost missed. If you've been feeling overstimulated, disconnected, or just… tired, I hope th...

If you've been holding your breath, this episode is your permission to exhale. It challenges the pressure to keep pushing by reminding you that rest is trust, waiting is growth, and surrender makes space for peace. Whether you're in a season of waiting, wrestling with uncertainty, or learning to release outcomes, you'll find encouragement to pause and let God work. Big Takeaways 00:00 - Introducti...

This month, we're holding space for rest. Not just moving slower, but restoring the parts of us that feel stretched thin. In this episode, I will be going beyond easing your pace and digging into soulful rest, the kind of rest that reaches deep, heals what's heavy, and reconnects you to who you are. Because you weren't made to just push through. You were made to live whole, grounded, and restored....

This week on The Moxie Podcast, we're talking about resilience through change. We're naming the tension of navigating transitions, those moments when you know something needs to shift, but taking the step feels heavy. Through honest stories, gentle truths, and reminders from Scripture, we explore how rest and resilience can actually walk hand in hand. If you're in the middle of a decision, a trans...

Hey friend, I am so glad to have you here in April! This month, we're leaning into Rest and Presence because sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is simply show up. In today's episode, "Showing Up Matters," we're talking about how your presence, just you being there, can change everything. You don't have to have the right words, the perfect plan, or even feel like you've got it all togethe...

In this episode of our March series, we're wrapping up our month on resilience with a challenge: step off the sidelines and use your voice. True resilience isn't just about enduring hard things. It's about showing up, taking action, and owning the power of your perspective, even when your voice shakes.  Big Takeaways 00:00 - Introduction and Overview 03:48 - Change Requires Action, Not Just Awaren...

It's so easy to wait for the perfect moment to finally go after something we've been dreaming about. I've definitely caught myself saying, "I'll start when I have more time" or "when things calm down." But in today's episode, we're tossing that mindset out the window. I'm sharing what it really looks like to take messy, imperfect action right now, not later, not when everything's just right. You'l...