She's Got Moxie

Today, my guest Danone Simpson is celebrating two decades in business as the Founder and CEO of Montage Insurance. Her leadership and innovation have earned multiple accolades, including the Mentor Leadership Award from the San Fernando Valley Business Journal in 2021, recognition as one of the Most Influential Insurance Brokers in LA Business Journal in 2019, and CEO of the Year from the San Fernando Valley Business Journal in 2018. Her company was named one of the Best Places to Work by the L.A. Business Journal from 2015 to 2022 and in 2024 was honored as the Best Place to Work in their category. In this episode, Danone and I talk about how she went from acting in a blockbuster TV show to building Montage Insurance, the importance of not just keeping an eye on, but falling in love with your numbers, the golden thread of “destiny” and how to build a winning team that loves showing every day ready to help you achieve your vision. “Whatever is for you will find you.” - Danone Simpson. Learn more about this episode of She’s Got Moxie at findingjoyeveryday.com/193

Join my discussion today with nurse practitioner Nicole Alstatt as she shares ways to keep ourselves focused and productive using sleep as a foundation for success. Nicole shares WHY sleep is so important and is key for the “magic” to happen in our lives. magic to happen so in this episode, we talk about all the things a good night of sleep can cure. Nicole also shares common sleep disorders and clues on how to determine if lying awake counting sheep might be the one thing that’s holding you back from your joy! How do we optimize our sleep hygiene and set good pre-sleep routines? Nicole shares all! "Sleep affects absolutely everything: both physical and mental health, it promotes physical restoration and muscle recovery...sleep also strengthens the immune system." - Nicole Alstatt. Learn more about this episode of She’s Got Moxie at findingjoyeveryday.com/192

Chris Atley explains her career path as a coach for female coaches, how to know if you should be a coach, and how to make better decisions. “The hardest part of making a decision is being afraid of making a wrong decision.” - Chris Atley. Learn more about this episode of She’s Got Moxie at findingjoyeveryday.com/191

Today's guest Maddy Dychtwald, author of “Ageless Aging: A Woman’s Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspan and Lifespan had me at “HELLO.” With a family history of Alzheimer's Disease, Maddy took an early interest in her health and used what she learned to create a one-stop resource for women who want to live better and longer. In this episode, we talk about the holistic bouquet of ingredients she uses to combat the effects of women and aging. Maddy shares that genetics is not a death sentence and we have much more control over our health than the DNA our parents passed down to us (Welcome the 80/20 Rule!) We also talk about the importance of community and connection. If you are a woman in the most glorious phase of life (50+), you don’t want to miss one moment of this episode chock-full of Ageless Aging GEMS! Listen to this episode to learn how women can learn to live better longer. "Joy is such an important part of this holistic recipe for health and wellbeing." - Maddy Dychtwald. Learn more about this episode of She’s Got Moxie at findingjoyeveryday.com/190

This is a different kind of interview: I am the guest interviewed by Kimberly DeShields-Spencer, a four-time CEO, best-selling author, philanthropist, podcast host, and marketing and branding consultant. Listen to this episode to learn how to open up new pathways of positivity and creativity and how alignment can make you a magnet for business. "This is where we need to get quiet so we can hear the soul." - Joy Chudacoff. Learn more about this episode of She’s Got Moxie at findingjoyeveryday.com/189

In this episode of ‘She’s Got Moxie’ Linda shares her pillars of fitness & health as well as how to win the day when it comes to your body and your business. We also talk about what it means to be fit from the inside out and how to prioritize long-term goals over short-term desires. "Your life is as good as your mindset." - Linda Lee. Learn more about this episode of She’s Got Moxie at findingjoyeveryday.com/188

Today's guest Diana Winston is the Director of Mindfulness Education at UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC). She is the author of the book The Little Book of Being, and co-author of Fully Present: The Science, Art and Practice of Mindfulness. The LA Times calls her one of the nation’s best-known teachers of mindfulness.” In this episode, Diana shares her wisdom on how mindfulness (when done consistently) can have dramatic effects on our mental & physical health. We also talk about the importance of the prefrontal cortex as the CEO of the brain and how to harness the power of mindfulness to grow in other areas of your life outside of your job. “We get checked out of life and mindfulness is that invitation back into appreciating being present in life, not being on autopilot. ” - Diana Winston Learn more about this episode of She’s Got Moxie at findingjoyeveryday.com/187

Today's guest has really flexed her Moxie Muscle in 2023, accomplishing something amazing as a female entrepreneur. As CEO and Founder of POM Talent, Lily Lauzon started her agency just 18 months ago and has already done 2 million dollars in business — and she is not even 30 years old yet! I truly admire her strength, courage, and tenacity in business in this episode, we talk about everything from WINS to weathering storms, as well as the importance of aligning with where our energy is taking us. Listen in as Lily Lauzon shares eight gems of entrepreneurial gold and how to create momentum with a new business. “I intentionally plant seeds and trust that they will grow." - Lily Lauzon. Learn more about this episode of She’s Got Moxie at https://findingjoyeveryday.com/186

My guest today, Leslie Thornton began her entrepreneurial journey after Googling “inner peace.” She was weight-conscious and eventually became fascinated with the power of the unconscious mind. Today, she offers hypnosis as a permanent weight loss solution that guarantees her clients mental and emotional freedom around body and weight challenges. In this episode, Leslie encourages you to find the confidence within yourself to take the action that works for you. “All permanent changes happen in the unconscious mind.” - Leslie Thornton. Learn more about this episode of She’s Got Moxie at findingjoyeveryday.com/185

In this episode, Jennifer and Joy talk about books that have impacted our lives and how Jennifer was able to use some clever marketing to grow her business during the pandemic. "There are so many people out there who are smarter than you are...and most of them want to help you." - Jennifer Potter. Learn more about this episode of She’s Got Moxie at findingjoyeveryday.com/184

Today I share a story that exemplifies what it means to fully align with your vision. I will give you a hint: It’s about Robert Redford falling in love with Utah and his vision for Sundance. In this episode, I share the questions you want to ask yourself about your business and your life. I also explain the one key difference between highly successful entrepreneurs and everyone else. Listen in to learn the three stages of getting aligned and the keys to ensure that your business is successful long-term. "Vision is the cornerstone; it is the key, it is essential to our business growth." - Joy Chudacoff. Learn more about this episode of She’s Got Moxie at findingjoyeveryday.com/183

Listen to this episode to learn why mindset and alignment are underrated values for women in business and the trick you need to get you through your toughest days at work. "Our business cannot outperform our marketing and our marketing can't outperform us.” - Julie Ciardi. Learn more about this episode of She’s Got Moxie at findingjoyeveryday.com/182

Lately, I’ve been feeling a greater sense of peace and freedom, and today I share some easy tips to help you. In this episode, I share some ways to elevate your thinking. Elevated thinking promotes better decision-making, less stress, more energy + optimism. Silence and solitude can get lost in today's busy world, but I'm here to remind you that they are important partners in your long-term success. I also open up about how I found a process to help me move through the challenges that I face as a woman entrepreneur. Listen in to learn why it is important to work from a place of rest, how to find more time in your day, and much, much more. Learn more about this episode of She’s Got Moxie at findingjoyeveryday.com/181

In this episode, Marla Hughes discusses how her business model works and which signs you can look for to determine if your child could benefit from a sacred ritual. “My superpower is being given the passion, love, and belief that I can really help others.” - Marla Hughes. Learn more about this episode of She’s Got Moxie at findingjoyeveryday.com/180

Today I share actionable steps to bring you closer to the ultimate goal: to live a life overflowing with Joy in an intentional way while enjoying peace, power, and profit. Learn more about this episode of She’s Got Moxie at findingjoyeveryday.com/179

In this episode, I explain the many ways your business can improve when you get yourself into alignment (and Find More Joy). Listen in to learn if you are in the right season of your life. "Every season runs its course." - Joy Chudacoff. Learn more about this episode of She’s Got Moxie at findingjoyeveryday.com/178

Author and CEO Eva Yazhari shares how to be a conscious investor and how to define your financial values. "Taking care of my mindset adds up to success." - Eva Yazhari. Learn more about this episode of She’s Got Moxie at findingjoyeverday.com/177

Listen to this episode to learn which daily rituals you can incorporate into your routine to help you achieve your work goals, how to narrow down which outside resources you need to best accomplish these goals, and how to figure out who in your circles can help drive you towards success. "2023 is going to favor people who are so clear on their goals." - Joy Chudacoff. Learn more about this episode of She’s Got Moxie at findingjoyeverday.com/176

Listen in as Anne shares tips for getting in touch with parents and explains how to help parents with their children's mental health. She also shares some of the biggest barriers to mental health care that families with children face. Learn more about this episode of She’s Got Moxie at findingjoyeveryday.com/175

My guest today saw a gap in the market and decided to start her OWN bank. Tamara Gurney is the President & CEO of Mission Valley Bank in Sun Valley, California. She started her career in community banking as a secretary and rose through the ranks to become the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. She started Mission Valley Bank while working out of an airplane hangar followed by a triple-wide trailer! Her story is an important one to share because it’s an inspiring and courageous one that speaks to what one woman can do when she sets her mind to something. In this episode, we talk about the incident that led her to decide to open a bank. We also discuss why people are drawn to community banking and how Tamara juggled the bank start-up as a single parent. Learn more about this episode of She’s Got Moxie at findingjoyeveryday.com/174