In the debut episode of Hello Moxie, host Nicole Donnelly sits in the guest seat as friend and fellow podcaster Julie Basello interviews her about the inspiration behind the show, her personal definition of “Moxie,” and the women who shaped her journey.

From a sixth-grade play about Harriet Tubman to delivering a keynote with just three weeks’ notice, Nicole shares how persistence, courage, and self-belief have guided her through challenges. The conversation explores honoring women who came before us, facing the future with authenticity in an AI-driven world, and raising the next generation to live with congruence and confidence.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• The sixth-grade history project that planted the seed for Hello Moxie.
• Nicole’s definition of “Moxie” and how it’s shaped by resistance and alignment with your truth.
• A modern-day Moxie moment: saying yes to a keynote opportunity on short notice.
• Why Harriet Tubman’s courage continues to inspire Nicole and her daughters.
• Navigating the rapid pace of change and the human advantage over AI.
• What’s lighting Nicole up right now — from speaking in London to motherhood.
• Her advice for future women: learn from the women who came before you.

Key Quotes:

Episode Takeaways:

• Moxie is persistence with purpose — grounded in who you are.
• Say yes to yourself when opportunities align with your truth, even if fear shows up.
• Honor the women before you — their stories are fuel for your own courage.
• Human connection and lived experience are your irreplaceable edge in a changing world.

Resources & Links:

• Learn more about Hello Moxie
• Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn
• Follow Julie Basello on LinkedIn

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Host: Nicole Donnelly
Guest: Lisa Kohn – Keynote speaker, Award-winning author, Leadership Consultant, Executive Coach…and Cult Survivor

In this unforgettable episode of Hello Moxie, Nicole Donnelly sits down with Lisa Kohn, a cult survivor, leadership coach, and radiant force of nature to explore how we reclaim our voice after trauma and build a life rooted in love.

Lisa’s story is staggering raised between a religious cult and a home filled with addiction, she opens up about the long road to healing, the complexity of love and forgiveness, and what it really means to speak up and shine. This conversation is honest, raw, and ultimately hopeful.

🔥Together, Nicole and Lisa explore:

• How Lisa escaped the Unification Church (aka "the Moonies") and rewired a lifetime of coercive beliefs
• The pivotal role of body-based healing in overcoming trauma
• Why loving we first, most, and always is the most revolutionary act
• How motherhood, boundaries, and storytelling helped Lisa find her own legacy

Lisa is a powerful example of what it looks like to live the Moxie Method in full bloom: from Stillness to Shine.

🌟Key Takeaways:

• Healing begins with stillness and self-awareness—especially for trauma survivors
• Cults and coercive systems aren't always religious—they show up in families, workplaces, and societal norms
• Radical self-love isn’t indulgent; it’s essential for generational change
• Legacy isn't just what we leave behind—it's what we live now

Connect with Lisa Kohn:

• Website: www.lisakohn.com
• Instagram/Facebook: @lisakohnwrites
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisakohnccg/
• Twitter(X): https://x.com/LisaKohnWrites

Lisa is currently booking her keynote, “First, Most, Always: The Radical Path to Loving Yourself and Leading with Purpose”—a transformative experience for leaders, survivors, and anyone ready to step into the light.

Mentioned in the Episode:

• Lisa’s memoir: To the Moon and Back
• The Moxie Method: Read more

If this episode moved you, please share it with a friend—and leave a review to help more women reclaim their voice and shine.

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Host: Nicole Donnelly
Guest: Eleanor Tweddell – Speaker, Coach, Author of Why Losing Your Job Could Be the Best Thing That Ever Happened to You, and Founder of Another Door

In this empowering and heartfelt episode, host Nicole Donnelly welcomes the ever-insightful Eleanor Tweddell, founder of Another Door Opens and author of Why Losing Your Job Could Be the Best Thing That Ever Happened to You. From the Lake District hills to corporate boardrooms, Eleanor shares her transformative journey of career reinvention and how embracing resistance and uncertainty led her to build a life and business rooted in autonomy, resilience, and joy.

Together, Nicole and Eleanor dive deep into:

• The surprising benefits of being made redundant
• The myth of smooth transitions during life change
• How resistance can be a signal, not a setback
• The importance of “playing” during moments of uncertainty
• The five steps to navigate messy change: Pause, Get Messy, Play, Try, and Restart
• What it really takes to redefine success on your own terms

Eleanor brings her signature blend of practicality, candor, and Northern English humor to a conversation that will inspire anyone facing a pivot—whether personal or professional.

💡 You’ll walk away with fresh perspectives on:

• Embracing your identity outside of a job title
• Claiming more agency in your career—even in corporate roles
• Why being a beginner is a powerful position
• The power of intentional decision-making during transition seasons

📚 Pre-order Eleanor’s Upcoming Book

Another Door Opens – A practical guide to what comes next when a door in your life or work closes.
📅 Releases September 2025
🛒 Pre-order now at https://anotherdoor.co.uk

🔗 Connect with Eleanor Tweddell

• 🌐 Website: anotherdoor.co.uk
• 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/eleanor-tweddell
• 📸 Instagram: @eleanor_tweddell
• 📧 Email: hello@another-door.co.uk

💬 “Change isn’t smooth. It’s messy, confusing, and full of resistance—and that’s exactly how it’s supposed to be.” — Eleanor Tweddell

Tune in for wisdom, laughs, and a whole lot of Moxie as Eleanor and Nicole show you that the mess might just be where the magic is.

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Host: Nicole Donnelly
Guest: Beth Shero - CEO & Co-Founder of Shero Commerce, A certified partner of Shopify, Magento, and BigCommerce

In this empowering episode of Hello Moxie, host Nicole Donnelly sits down with Beth Shero, CEO and co-founder of Shero Commerce, a leading global e-commerce agency. Beth shares her remarkable journey from print designer to front-end developer, and ultimately to tech CEO, in a deeply personal conversation filled with resilience, grit, and wisdom

💡 What You'll Hear:

• How Beth fell into web development—and fell in love with it
• Building a business (and family) alongside her husband
• The emotional leap from founder to CEO
• Lessons on delegation, team trust, and scaling sustainably
• Advice for women navigating male-dominated industries
• Why she coaches girls’ softball—and what it teaches about leadership
• Beth’s take on the future of websites, AI agents, and e-commerce evolution
• The woman who inspired her and what it taught her about legacy

🔥 Beth’s Moxie Moment:

"I used to tell myself: I am unstoppable. I wrote it on my mirror until I believed it."
Beth’s powerful affirmation—and her reminder that building confidence is a muscle—is a rally cry for women everywhere navigating fear, imposter syndrome, and big ambition.

🔗 Connect with Beth:

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/beth-shero-b38039b
• Website: https://sherocommerce.com/

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Host: Nicole Donnelly
Guest: Nell Derick Debevoise – Speaker, Author, Leadership Strategist, and Founder of 3D Leadership. Expert in purpose-driven leadership and creator of the “Lead in 3D” framework.

In this empowering episode of Hello Moxie, Nicole is joined by Nell Derick Debevoise—speaker, author, facilitator, and the founder of the “Lead in 3D” framework. Nell brings her deep expertise in leadership development and personal purpose alignment, sharing insights from her work across generations—from MBA students to modern elders.

✨ Together, they dive into:

• The origins and impact of Nell’s “Lead in 3D” framework: Me, We, World
• Generational shifts in how we define purpose and work
• The idea of “purpose pressure” and how to navigate it with grace
• How to track moments of aliveness and dread to discover your emergent purpose
• What we can learn about leadership and alignment from horses through equine coaching
• Hilma af Klint, the groundbreaking artist who inspires Nell’s own moxie

Whether you're questioning your career direction, seeking deeper alignment, or simply curious about how horses can transform leadership—this episode is a must-listen.

🐴 Bonus: Nell shares fascinating insights into how equine-assisted coaching helps leaders gain visceral, transformational breakthroughs.

🔥 Moxie Moments from Nell:

• Teaching English in Tokyo post-Harvard
• A bold kiss in London
• Standing firm at a military checkpoint in Palestine
• Choosing sequins for her speaker photo in a world of blazers

✨ Favorite Moxie Quote:
“Moxie is enlightened no’s and whole embodied yeses.”

🖼️ Woman in History Who Inspires Nell:
Hilma af Klint – a visionary Swedish artist and spiritualist who painted stunning abstract works years before her male contemporaries and knew the world wasn’t ready—so she left them for future generations.

📚 Connect with Nell Derick Debevoise:

• 🌐 Website: www.nell3d.com
• 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nell3d
• ▶️ YouTube: @Leadin3D

📥 Download the To-Don’t List Worksheet
Start thinking in 3D and have MORE impact—without doing more. That’s Moxie.

📝 Read: The Micro-Choices That Make a Macro Impact
What a smoothie can teach us about leadership. Read Nell’s latest Forbes column.

🐴 Explore EQUUS Coaching + Santa Fe Retreat
Learn more about Nell’s equine leadership experiences, including her upcoming retreat in Santa Fe (Oct 12–15) at the award-winning MEA campus.

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Host: Nicole Donnelly
Guest: Angela Goodman – Serial Entrepreneur, Financial Coach, Franchise Owner, and Founder of Valkyrie Ventures Group

What does selling expired candy at age 8, running a top franchise, and admiring a pioneering aviator have in common? In this rich and refreshingly honest episode, host Nicole Donnelly sits down with Angela Goodman, a serial entrepreneur, financial coach, and the owner of Ashburn’s beloved breakfast spot, Famous Toastery.

Angela unpacks her unconventional money story, how childhood shame shaped her relationship with wealth, and why she believes chasing money is the wrong goal.

🔥 What You’ll Learn:

• How Angela went from corporate HVAC to top-performing franchise owner
• Her first business at 8—and how it sparked a lifelong entrepreneurial fire
• Why she believes money is the byproduct of solving real problems
• How to spot hidden money blocks (and why so many women undercharge)
• Angela’s definition of real wealth—and how to build a life you don’t need a vacation from
• Her personal connection to Amelia Earhart, and why bravery means doing it anyway—even when the world tells you no

💬 Memorable Quotes:

🌟 Rapid Fire Highlights:

• Angela’s Barbie-case candy stash and the business scandal that followed 🍬
• How your childhood financial experiences may still be driving your business decisions
• Why most business owners look at money all wrong—and how to shift your mindset
• Her admiration for Amelia Earhart, a woman who inspired her rebellious, trailblazing path
• From managing a team of 30+ at Famous Toastery to coaching entrepreneurs on value-based pricing

💼 Connect with Angela Goodman:

Want to work with Angela or follow her entrepreneurial journey? Here’s where to find her:

• 🌐 Website: valkyrieventuresgroup.com
• 📲 Instagram: @msangelagoodman
• 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/angela.j.goodman
• 🍳 Visit her restaurant: Famous Toastery – Ashburn, VA

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Host: Nicole Donnelly
Guest: Carylynn Larson – Psychologist, Executive Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Mental Health Advocate

In this raw and empowering conversation, Nicole Donnelly welcomes Carylynn Larson to discuss how healing communities can transform not just individual lives, but entire workplaces. Drawing from her personal recovery journey and her work as a psychologist and executive coach, Carylynn offers a powerful reframe on mental health, leadership, and the everyday courage it takes to be vulnerable.

From the life-changing support of a treatment group to her insights on building psychologically safe workplaces, Carylynn challenges us to shift from simply “getting by” to actively cultivating environments of wellness, growth, and connection.

🧠 What You'll Learn

• Why vulnerability is a powerful tool for healing
• The importance of community in overcoming addiction and mental health struggles
• How workplaces can shift from performance-only environments to healing communities
• How to support coworkers who may be struggling—even without a leadership title
• Carylynn’s "moxie moment" and what helped her step into life-saving transformation

🔥 Notable Quotes

“Healing communities don’t require therapists—they require care, curiosity, and the belief that people can grow.”
— Carylynn Larson

“Just because you're struggling doesn’t mean you're stuck. Work can be where healing happens.”
— Carylynn Larson

🌐 Connect with Carylynn Larson

• 🧠 Speaking & Coaching: CreatingOpenSpace.com
• 🧩 Mental Health Nonprofit: RockRecoveryED.org – Transforming lives through faith-based eating disorder recovery
• ℹ️ More About Carylynn: Carylynn-Kemp-Larson.info
• 💼 LinkedIn: Carylynn Larson

👏 Moxie Moment

Carylynn’s defining act of moxie? Admitting to her loved ones that she needed help and choosing to enter residential treatment for her eating disorder. That courageous admission, born from fear and strength, became the foundation for her transformation—and her life’s work.

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Host: Nicole
Guest: Dr. Melissa Steach – Artist, Organizational Psychologist, Career Strategy Coach, and Creator of The Art of Working Through Life, Known for Helping People Redefine Work as a Tool for Building a Values-Aligned Life.

In this bold, insightful, and joyfully real episode, Nicole sits down with the multifaceted Dr. Melissa Steach — industrial-organizational psychologist, artist, coach, and creator of The Art of Working Through Life. From bang fails in Paris to surviving hair-raising childhood encounters, Melissa brings her signature moxie to the mic in a conversation that’s as hilarious as it is profound.

Melissa opens up about her unconventional upbringing, the armor we wear (literally and metaphorically), and her belief that work should be a tool—not a trap. She shares strategies for emotional self-awareness, including how to challenge entrenched beliefs with techniques like Byron Katie’s "The Work." Plus, you’ll hear how Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and war, became her childhood avatar — and what a Ford Pinto, a step show, and a screaming friend taught her about survival and communication.

🌟 You’ll also hear:

• Why self-awareness is Melissa’s superpower
• How childhood grit shaped her values
• The leadership mindset shift: “Don’t wear your bikini to the boardroom”
• The difference between being seen vs. being useful at work
• Why curiosity is the real flex in life and leadership

Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder, running your own venture, or figuring out what comes next, this episode is a masterclass in resilience, intention, and heart.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Melissa Steach

• Website: www.drsteach.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melissasteach
• Instagram: @drsteach
• Course: Compassionate Leadership on LinkedIn Learning – Over 29,000 learners and counting!

✨ Favorite Quote from Melissa in this Episode:

“Work isn’t who you are — it’s the tool you use to create a life that feels like you.” — Dr. Melissa Steach

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