Moxie Uncut

In this episode, I sit down with human rights lawyer and cyanotype artist Elizabeth Ashamu Deng to discuss her personal and professional journey through grief, career shifts, and finding a renewed sense of purpose. Key Resets: 00:00 – Overview of Reset 09:40 – The Forced Reset 10:08 – Reframing Voice & Finding Freedom 13:33 – Embracing 'Don't Wait 22:53 – Listening to the Body Over Hustle Connect with Jenny 🌐 https://jennynuccio.com/contact 📱 Socials: Jenny Nuccio Connect with Elizabeth 📱 Socials: Elewaart

In this episode of Moxie Uncut, beauty entrepreneur and pioneer Suzie Wokabi shares her powerful reset journey- from launching Kenya's first homegrown makeup brand to navigating the complex identity shifts and creative frictions of a corporate acquisition. When her long-term relationship with her original business model transformed into employment, Suzie adapted. She balanced the emotional realities of letting go with strategic new ventures, channelling her expertise into mentoring the next generation, driving sales for sustainable regional brands, and laying the groundwork for a pan-African beauty collective. Key Reset Moments 00:00 - The Reality of Acquisition Backlash 09:39 - Redefining the Meaning of a Reset 10:20 - Inside the Six-Month Corporate Conversation 12:28 - Navigating Board Meetings Alone at 3:00 a.m. 15:01 - Balancing the Relief and Friction of Employment 17:09 - The Future Horizon: From SB Dada to a House of African Beauty 20:18 - Measuring Success by Inspiration Rather Than Just Financial Metrics 27:38 - Learning When to Fold Without Giving Up 28:49 - Why Your Identity is the Ultimate Competitive Advantage 29:29 - Grounding Routines: The Sanctity of Home, Family, and Cooking Connect with Jenny 🌐 https://jennynuccio.com/contact 📱 Socials: Jenny Nuccio Connect with Suzie 📱 Socials: Suzie Wokabi Filmed at Afrika House  📍 Karen, Hardy, Nairobi 📧 General Inquiries & Bookings: [email protected] 📱 WhatsApp: +254 725 219 852 📸 Instagram: @afrika.housekenya 👍 Facebook: afrika.housekenya

In this episode of Moxie Uncut, creative entrepreneur James Njoroge shares his powerful reset journey - from a celebrated museum exhibition to financial rock bottom, a family medical crisis, and the loss of a stable income. When his old business model stopped working, James adapted. He turned an unexpected opportunity into a live caricature business, pivoted online during COVID-19, and ultimately grew from a solo artist into an industry builder committed to mentoring and empowering other artists. Key Reset Moments • 00:00 - Introducing James Njoroge • 11:14 - First Live Caricature Gig • 13:10 - Drawing 160 People at Church Camp • 17:13 - Pivoting to Virtual Parties During COVID-19 • 22:10 - From Solo Artist to Industry Builder Connect with Jenny • 🌐 https://jennynuccio.com/contact • 📱 Socials: Jenny Nuccio Connect with James • 🌐 Kaatoony Filmed at Afrika House 📍 Karen, Hardy, Nairobi 📧 General Inquiries & Bookings: [email protected] 📱 WhatsApp: +254 725 219 852 📸 Instagram: @afrika.housekenya 👍 Facebook: afrika.housekenya