The Moxie Podcast

Courtney, owner of Declet Designs, didn't build a thriving web design business by trying to serve everyone. She built it by going deep into one very specific world: weight-inclusive dietitians and therapists (and, more recently, midwives and doulas) — and refusing to be anything other than exactly what they needed. In this episode, Courtney and Michelle talk about why that narrow focus, not a...

Your business hours are a boundary, not a suggestion TaKenya, founder of Studio 117 Creative, is the systems and WordPress person a lot of freelancers wish they'd found sooner. She builds and manages websites, jumps in for "something broke and I need help" tech support, and helps small business owners bridge the gap between loving their work and dreading the tech behind it. Here&apo...

Discover how Sarah Lynn, founder of Simple Online Solutions, has leveraged her diverse background—from holistic therapies to website design—to empower sole traders and small business owners to improve their online visibility and marketing. In this episode, she shares her insights on strategic branding, the importance of goal setting, and the value of simplicity in digital marketing. In this episod...

Sez Gower is an Australian web designer dedicated to creating environmentally friendly and inclusive websites. And she is one of the most talented and kind humans that I know. I suspect it's because of her time spent with whales and also because she's just the best.  Discover how sustainability and a love for whales inspire her work and business philosophy. In this episode, we talk about...

Unlock the secret to making your business run smoother, simpler, and with far less stress. In this episode, Michelle sits down with Stephani Halderman, founder of Simple Growth Co, to talk about how thoughtful systems, automation, and a clear backend can completely change the way a business feels day to day. Stephani shares how her love of tech started early, from programming on an old computer to...

In this episode, Michelle sits down with Mark Ormiston, a seasoned business owner with decades of experience building, evolving, and reinventing companies through every kind of market shift. Mark shares how he went from early computer studies and call center technology to running multiple businesses, and why staying agile has been the key to long-term growth. We talk about his approach to all of h...

Listening is an under-rated skill. It takes a willingness to close your own mouth and put aside your own thoughts in honor of someone else. Scarlett Riu, the new CEO of Moxie, is listening. Her own thoughts and ideas aside while she listens to the Moxie community and what they need from Moxie.  In this episode, Scarlett shares her approach to leadership, starting with empathy, curiosity, and a com...

This episode has it all -  better systems, smarter workflows, and the truth about having a favorite pet (we all have one). Karalee shares why so many founders stay stuck with too many tools and not the right processes. And she doesn't leave us stuck there, but talks about creating real capacity and not overwhelm. At The Productivity Impact, Karalee doesn't just give advice on a great sys...

We’re wrapping another rocking season of The Hectic Podcast! Join Darryl, Michelle, and me (Emily) as we discuss this season, our favorite guests, annnddd pretty much anything else that comes to mind.  We might make the podcast for our listeners, but we all learn from each guest and enjoy every episode we create. In the season wrap, you can experience the love and excitement we have for these week...

This week, we’re so excited to bring you the most important episode of the podcast so far. We’re thrilled to introduce you to Olivia, Darryl’s daughter and the Hectic Podcast’s biggest fan!  Though Olivia is just 11 years old, she has so much wisdom to share. We talked about her love for the podcast, her favorite guest so far, and what she has learned from it. Olivia showed us how her creativity a...

If you’re willing to try something new and listen to the wisdom others offer, you can do anything. Yann Ilunga , our guest this week, has used this philosophy to do incredible things, particularly in the podcasting space. He’s interviewed renowned guests, organized global conferences, and seen extraordinary success - all while enjoying the freedom and flexibility that comes with running his own bu...

Katherine Barner, our guest this week, is committed to helping others live the lives they desire and deserve. Though she loves her work as a trauma and grief counselor, she is so much more than this role. During our conversation, Katherine helps us understand how to separate your calling from who you are in the specific season you’re in. Recognizing and claiming the life you desire and deserve is...

Are you dissatisfied with your life or the season you’re in? Do you wish you could just pinpoint the reason you’re stuck so you can change it? If so, this is the episode for you.  This week, we were joined by Madeleine Dore, the author of one of our favorite books, “I Didn’t Do the Thing Today.” During our conversation, we explored the ways routines can take over our lives and how ruts can show us...

It might take a while to learn who this week’s guest is and what she does, but it won’t take long to see the passion she has for her life’s mission. Cynthia Pesantez strives every day to use compassion and accountability to work toward justice. She is challenging the dominant culture and societal hierarchies from the ground up, focusing on community relationships first to achieve lasting change. W...

When you have a question about workplace wellness or need some productivity tips, Kat Boogaard is your girl. Over the past eight years, she’s built a thriving career as a freelance writer. She spends her days completing projects, sharing everything she’s learned with other freelancers, and enjoying time with her growing family. But it wasn’t always this way. Kat joins us this week to share the rea...

Colleen Welsch focuses on actions, not outcome. Whether she’s working on her freelance writing work, coaching freelancers, creating social media content as an influencer, writing music, or performing comedy, she is driven by the joy these passions bring, not the money they might make. Though she has a lot going on, Colleen is careful to separate her businesses from her identity. She believes that...

If we could use one word to describe our guest this week, it would be generous. For Austin Church, life is about giving everything he can give rather than taking everything he can get. That might mean freely sharing the lessons he’s learned in business or simply giving someone the benefit of the doubt.  Throughout his journey, Austin has learned a lot about himself, the importance of play, the pow...

Marley Parker has been swimming with sharks, skydived, and traveled to the icy oceans of Antarctica, but leaving her stable job to start freelancing is by far the most scary and extreme thing she’s ever done. Now, as a successful photographer, videographer, and science writer, she knows it’s also the best decision she could have made. Join us this week to hear how Marley found her childhood dream...

Few things are as awe-inspiringly beautiful as someone who uses the hardships they’ve endured to help others. In this week’s episode, you’ll get to meet Amber Malone, a person who fully personifies this beauty. As she takes us through her journey, you’ll hear how she’s been affected by the stigma of mental health, how she’s healing from it, and why she is committed to helping others through her ex...

My guest this week sees life as a journey. With over 20 years of freelancing and entrepreneurship under his belt, Justin Park has learned the value of perseverance as he works toward his goals. He never knows what each day will bring, but he knows he will reach the top of the mountain if he never gives up. In this week’s episode, Justin shares the processes he uses to keep moving toward his destin...

Becky Jo Harris sets the bar high on our first episode of season four! As an artist, comedian, actor, voice actor, painter, and perhaps creative/genius, she has a lot to teach about chasing new experiences and overcoming imposter syndrome. On our season opener, you’ll learn about figuring out the puzzle of life in all its messy complications. Becky Jo will also show why this hard work makes slow m...

We’re giving you a peek behind the curtain as we wrap season three of The Hectic Podcast. This week’s guest is, well, me! You’ve been reading my words since the beginning, but I’m leaving the keyboard to sit in front of the microphone for our season finale.  My name is Emily Finlay and I’m the creator behind the podcast’s written content. I joined Darryl and Michelle to share a bit about myself an...

Our final guest this season is the one Michelle has been most excited about. Neosha Gardner is an incredible creator and problem solver who never lets an idea pass her by. Whether she is developing a resource platform for fellow homeschool moms or starting a stock photo site that focuses on melanated women, she is always looking for ways to offer a better solution. Join Michelle as she explores th...

This week we’re joined by the other half of the Cultivating H.E.R. Space podcast, Dr. Dominique Broussard! In keeping with the spirit of their podcast, we explored the importance of making space for ourselves and others throughout every season of life.  Whether she’s making herself a safe space for her nieces or using her own safe space to celebrate all that she’s accomplished, Dom understands the...

TW: In this episode, Darryl and Terri share their stories which contain stories of past abuse. Sometimes the most unexpected meetings are exactly what you need to understand yourself a little more. That was certainly the case with this week’s episode. Though I met Terri Lomax for the first time when we recorded, we soon found that we connected on a deeper level than I’d anticipated. Both of us hav...