You don’t need more hacks or another freaking strategy. And you definitely don’t need to keep holding your life and business together with cheap cellotape. If you’ve been patching and praying your way through motherhood, business, relationships, and responsibility, this episode is your permission slip to stop. In this episode, we’re officially killing the cellotape era and bringing out the scissors. ✂️ Because no woman has ever built a profitable, present business by taping shit together and hoping it doesn’t fall apart. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why “just fixing it quickly” is keeping you stuck and exhausted How cellotape shows up as over-responsibility, people-pleasing, and misaligned yeses The difference between static vs signal and how to cut the noise Why being the default domestic operations manager is killing your capacity How to redistribute the second shift (at home and at work) Simple ways to reframe the stories you’re repeating about yourself How to start cutting back without burning everything down at once What we talk about: Why patching problems feels productive… but actually creates more work The hidden cost of being “good at fixing everything” Out-there noise (media, opinions, doom scrolling) and why it has to go Home noise and the uncomfortable truth about “supportive” partners Teaching kids to carry their load (yes, even if they do it badly at first) Delegation at work without stealing other people’s jobs Rewriting the internal stories that keep you small and exhausted Why capacity changes with seasons, and that’s not a failure How one small cut a day can completely change your life and business You cannot outwork this level of noise. You have to decide what matters and cut everything else. And if you want help figuring out what stays and what goes, that’s exactly what we do inside a Moxie Breakthrough Session. Sometimes it only takes 10–15 minutes to get brutal clarity and feel that massive exhale. 👉 Your next steps: ✔ Subscribe to The Moxie Movement Podcast so you don’t miss the rest of this series ✔ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for real-life business + motherhood conversations ✔ Submit a question for a future podcast episode over on social ✔ If you’re ready to cut the noise with support book a Moxie Breakthrough Session Stay moxie. 💥
Why your brain feels fried (and how to clear the static so you can actually move forward) Ever sat down to work… finally… and your brain feels like it has 67 tabs open? Three of them are screaming for an update, one is definitely playing random music. And another is showing a meme you definitely didn’t search for. Yeah. This episode is for you. In Episode 88 of The Moxie Movement Podcast, I’m looking at exactly why you feel overwhelmed, scattered, exhausted, and stuck. Spoiler alert: it’s not because you’re doing anything wrong. It’s because you’re drowning in noise. In this episode, we map it. Name it. And start turning it down. Inside the episode, you’ll learn: ✔ Why your overwhelm isn’t a you problem it’s a bandwidth problem ✔ The three types of noise draining your energy every single day ✔ How unpaid mental load + unmade decisions are silently killing your momentum ✔ Why willpower, discipline, and motivation disappear when decision fatigue takes over ✔ How the world’s noise becomes your beliefs… and then your results ✔ A simple but powerful mapping exercise to clear your head fast ✔ How to separate signal vs static so you stop reacting and start leading again 🔊 The 3 types of noise stealing your focus 1️⃣ Outside noise The economy. The media. Social feeds. “Manifest harder” advice. Other people’s opinions about your “cute little business.” It’s the group chat you never asked to be in… and can’t mute. 2️⃣ Home noise The invisible load. The domestic circus radio. Uniforms. Lunches. Calendars. Holidays. Dogs. Santa. Laundry staring at you like a fourth child. This soundtrack never turns off. 3️⃣ Internal noise The inner critic. The overthinker. The “you should be further ahead” loop. It’s your accountant, the PTA, and inner critic forming a girl band and living rent-free in your head. When all three run at once? No wonder your brain battery is flat before you even start work. Luckily: You don’t need more motivation or to find better discipline. And you definitely don’t need a 4am routine with ice baths and mushroom tea. You need to close some damn tabs. This episode walks you through a practical, doable exercise to get everything out of your head, onto paper, and start deleting what doesn’t belong without guilt or burning your life down. Because clarity isn’t created by doing more. It’s created by removing what doesn’t align. Your next step (don’t skip this part) Grab a piece of paper and do the exercise while the support is still in your ears. If this episode hits home (it will): 👉 Subscribe to The Moxie Movement Podcast so you don’t miss what’s coming next 👉 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook come hang out with us in the real world 👉 Submit your question for an upcoming podcast episode (yes, I answer the real stuff) Because the world doesn’t need you playing small, overwhelmed, or buried under static. It needs you to be clear, powerful, rested, and leading. Stay Moxie.
You’ve built the whole damn dream house, metaphorically (and maybe literally)…So why are you curled up in the cramped cupboard under the stairs like a gremlin with a vacuum cleaner you haven’t used since April? In this episode, we’re going beyond the noise, the clutter, the chaos, the open loops, the endless notifications, the decisions you keep circling but never quite making. This isn’t about doing more. This is about doing LESS noise… and more you. Because: ✨ You already dreamed it. You already planned it. You already KNOW what’s possible for your life and business. But somewhere between Secret Santa emails, shark-obsessed children, 34,729 screenshots, and a junk drawer that could be classified as a small ecosystem…you lost your clarity and your frequency. And you tuned in to everyone else’s station except your own. Today, we fixed that. Inside This Episode, You’ll Learn: ✔ Why overwhelm isn’t about “too much to do” it’s about too many unmade decisions You're not drowning in tasks; you’re drowning in open loops.Emails you’ll “deal with later.”Photos to sort “one day.”Kids’ clothes are stacked “for when you have time.”Every loop drains your bandwidth until you’re exhausted before the day even begins. ✔ How noise shrinks your world and keeps you living small The news, your industry feeds, the economy talk, and other people’s opinions, none of this expands your world. It keeps you stuck in the broom cupboard, even though you built a freakin’ mansion of possibility. ✔ The ONE shift that instantly restores clarity Decide. Fast. Clean. Aligned for you. Your overwhelm ends the minute you begin choosing. ✔ A simple ritual to clear the clutter mentally, digitally, emotionally, and physically Unfollow. Delete. Unsubscribe. And then Delegate.Close any open loops so 2026 doesn’t run you… YOU run it. ✔ Why “noise” is the biggest dream-killer for women in business Because when everyone else’s frequency is louder than yours, you forget you’re building a life and business your way, not theirs. The Challenge for This Week: Grab a notebook or your Notes app and ask: 👉 Where do I have unmade decisions looping right now? Notifications Photos Emails Files Junk drawers Kids’ mystery paper piles Old marketing assets Subscriptions that drain your vibe Choose ONE area. Delete. Decide. Delegate.Give yourself 90 seconds and feel 90 minutes lighter. Your Reminder: You are not here to live in the metaphorical broom closet. You are here to live in the house you dreamed of, the one with the spa, the library, the media room, the breathtaking view, the thriving business, the peaceful home, the YOU who is fully in her power. Tune out the noise. Tune back into your frequency. And make the decisions your future self is begging you to make. 2026 wants the most decisive, Moxie-filled version of you. Loved this episode? Here’s how to stay connected with the movement: 👉 Subscribe to The Moxie Movement Podcast so you never miss an episode packed with real talk, strategy, and the kind of truth bombs that change businesses and lives. 👉 Follow us on Instagram and Facebook where you’ll catch behind-the-scenes, quick hits of motivation, and real conversations about the juggle. 👉 Submit your questions for future episodes! DM us on Instagram or Facebook with what you’re struggling with in business, motherhood, balance, or boundaries, and I’ll tackle it in an upcoming episode. Until next time, stay Moxie. 💛
If you’ve been white-knuckling your way through life + business like it’s an Olympic sport… this episode is a deep exhale. Today I’m joined by Rachel Cutler, co-owner of the Mahia Beach Store, a tiny seaside general store that’s been serving its community since 1940. And what I love most about this conversation? It’s not the polished “6-figure morning routine” fluff. It’s the real stuff: the messy middle, the exhaustion, the “I can’t keep doing it all” breaking point… and the practical shifts that helped Rachel move into a season she describes in one word: Steady. This is the episode for you if: You’re doing everything and calling it “just business ownership” Your calendar is living in your head (and waking you up at 2am) You feel guilty leaving early… even though you started this business for freedom You’re in perimenopause and sleep has left the chat You’re craving a business that runs like a business not like a crisis What We Get Into (The Real Talk Bits) 1) The breaking point no one posts online Rachel found me not long after Cyclone Gabrielle but like she says, it wasn’t just the cyclone. It was COVID years, team dysfunction, financial pressure, working with her husband… and being so sleep-deprived she was basically running on fumes and grit. At one point? It was get help, divorce, sell the business, I’m out. That’s what happens when you’ve been carrying too much for too long. 2) The belief she had to drop: “It has to be me” Rachel admits the big shift was letting go of the story: “No one else can do it” “I don’t have time to teach them” “It has to be perfect” “If they don’t see me working, they’ll think I’m lazy” Oof. If you felt that in your ribs… same. 3) The system that changed everything: The Power Hour This episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what it actually looks like to use time-blocking as an anchor not as a control freak tool. Rachel talks about how having her priorities scheduled stops her from being yanked around by everyone else’s urgency. And I’ll say it again for the women in the back: Your calendar isn’t a cage. It’s a capacity unlock. It’s how we stop living in reactive mode. 4) “Giving them the answer” is actually stealing your future time One of my favourite parts: the leadership shift from outsourcing thinking back to the team. Rachel catches herself mid-moment: instead of doing the “ten second job,” she teaches someone else how so she never has to do it again. That’s how you build a business that doesn’t need you for every tiny thing. 5) The guilt she outgrew: leaving early Rachel shares how she used to feel guilty leaving before staff… even though she was doing heaps of invisible work no one sees. Now? She leaves for the dentist without spiralling. Growth, babe. 6) Sleep (especially in perimenopause) is not optional Rachel is brutally honest about insomnia and how it wrecked her leadership, focus, mood, and efficiency and how getting proper support (plus better sleep hygiene) became a turning point. If you’re telling yourself “this is normal”… I need you to hear us both: It’s common. It’s not normal. Get support. Tiny Gold Nuggets You’ll Want to Steal 80% good is good enough (your wellbeing is not the thing we sacrifice for perfection) The “yes, but…” habit keeps you stuck. Try “yes, and…” to create options and spaciousness Systems you avoid are usually the ones that will save you the most time Your team often thinks you’re richer than you are until you show them how money actually moves through the business If This Episode Hit a Nerve… If you’re sitting there thinking, “Yep… that’s me. I’m the bottleneck. I’m exhausted. I’m carrying too much.” Your next step isn’t “try harder.” It’s getting clearer. Get supported. Put the right systems in place. Because you don’t need more motivation. You need a way of running your business that doesn’t cost you your health, your marriage, and your actual life. Your Next Steps (Do This Now) ✅ Subscribe to The Moxie Movement Podcast so you don’t miss the episodes that feel like a pep talk and a plan. ✅ Come follow us on Instagram + Facebook (and say hi I’m not bitey, promise). ✅ Submit your question for an upcoming podcast episode over on Instagram or Facebook if you’re thinking it, I guarantee another mum in business is too. See you over there, mama. Let’s build a business that supports your life not one you need to recover from.
How an impulse decision, a whole lot of ignorance + arrogance, and two very determined humans built a business… and a marriage. Episode Summary In this raw, hilarious, and deeply honest episode, Jonny joins me on the mic as we take you behind the scenes of our 18-year adventure of buying, building, and growing The Rock our very first business we bought together back in 2007. And no, we didn’t buy it with a trust fund (I wish). We bought it with loose change, blind optimism, and zero clue how big of a ride we were strapping into. From kicking each other under the table when one of us (me) accidentally said “We’ll buy it!” to survive GFC, volunteer crew realities, handwritten booking sheets, porridge-based cuisine, and running cruises on caffeine and not nearly enough sleep… we’re pulling back the curtain on all of it. This episode is a love letter to big leaps, messy action, partnership under pressure, and what really happens when you go “all in” on a business you believe in long before you have the systems, strategy, or sleep to back it up. In This Episode: 🔥 Our Impulse Buy That Changed Everything The true story behind the night we first heard The Rock might be for sale… and how my mouth said “We’ll buy it” before my brain consulted our bank account. 🔥 What The Rock Actually Is (and why people lose their minds over it) An overnight adventure cruise through Northland that feels like getting plugged straight into the heart of real New Zealand phosphorescence, fishing, kayaking, island hopping, stargazing, sunrise magic. 🔥 Why Ignorance + Arrogance Were Our Superpowers We didn’t know the economy was tanking. We didn’t know compliance would explode. We didn’t know most of the crew were volunteers. (Yep. That one hurt.) We just knew we were all in and honestly, that was enough to get us off the ground. 🔥 The Hardest Parts We Never Saw Coming A tax bill that nearly flattened us. Endless compliance layers (hi Maritime NZ + liquor licence + food control plan + DOC + Qualmark…). Living on the boat, eating leftover sausages and porridge, and running purely on grit. 🔥 The Strengths We Discovered in Each Other Jonny = calm AF under pressure, natural connector, the steady anchor our magpie-energy business needed. Me = fast learner, fast decision-maker, systems brain, the visionary pushing us forward. Together = unstoppable (even when completely unqualified). 🔥 What We Would Tell Our 2007 Selves “Enjoy the ride, it's going to shape everything.” (Jonny) “Who, not how. And pay yourself. For the love of god, pay yourself.” (Me) 🔥 The Big Lesson Taking a big risk together isn’t just survivable, it can be fun, expansive, identity-shifting, marriage-deepening magic when you’re both all in. Why This Matters for YOU Whether you're sitting in business overwhelm, wondering if you’ve made the wrong choice, feeling like your vision is too big or your bank account too small, hear this: Every successful woman I’ve ever coached has had a moment where she made a decision she “had no business making”… and it changed everything. Your version of The Rock is calling. Your leap doesn’t have to look like ours but it does have to be yours. Links & Resources 👉 Follow The Moxie Movement on Instagram 👉 Join us on Facebook 👉 Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode full of real talk, strategies, and stories that sound like your life. 👉 Have a question you’d love answered on the podcast? Drop it into our DMs on Instagram or Facebook your question might be featured on an upcoming episode.
This is your permission slip to slow the hell down without losing your power. If your brain has recently slammed on the brakes while your business is still trying to race ahead at full noise… you are not broken. You’re not failing. You’re not “less than.” You’re a woman navigating a physiological season that most business advice completely ignores. In Episode 84, we dismantle the guilt, the shame, and the “just push harder” conditioning that so many of us carry, especially in seasons like perimenopause, pregnancy, early motherhood, or just… life being a lot. This isn’t laziness. It’s biology. It’s capacity shifting. And you get to lead differently here. What We Get Into: ✔ The truth about low-capacity seasons (and why you can’t out-hustle hormones) ✔ Why your capacity ≠ your capability ✔ How to protect your confidence when your brain feels like mashed potatoes ✔ The four energy states every woman entrepreneur cycles through ✔ How to schedule your work, leadership, and life around your physiology ✔ Why rest is not a luxury it’s a leadership skill ✔ The simple mindset shift that stops your business from entering survival mode ✔ How lowering expectations (yes, really!) can actually boost performance across your whole business If you’re brilliant but running on fumes… If you’re second-guessing your output… If you’re grieving the version of yourself who used to “do more”… This episode will soothe your nervous system and sharpen your leadership all at once. Key Takeaway You cannot outwork biology, but you can lead yourself and your business with intention in first gear, fifth gear, and everything in between. Slowing down isn't a weakness. It’s wisdom hard-earned through years of juggling business, motherhood, partnership, home life, and everything else you've carried. Your Moxie Challenge This Week 🌿 Block rest on your calendar like it's your most important meeting 🧠 Identify your high-energy window and protect it fiercely ✨ Write down 3 things you’re exceptional at, even on your lowest days 💛 Ask your kids (or partner) what they appreciate about you and actually let it land And if your brain has hit the brakes lately? You’re still in the driver’s seat. You’re still leading. You’re still extraordinary. If this episode hit home… share it with a business girlfriend who’s brilliant but exhausted. She needs this reminder too. And don’t forget: 👉 Subscribe to The Moxie Movement Podcast so you never miss an episode 👉 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook for daily inspiration, behind-the-scenes, and to submit your questions for upcoming episodes 👉 Tag me when you’re listening I love hearing what hits home for you Until next time… Get sleep. Take the break. Drink the tea in the garden. And stay Moxie. 💛
Sarah Greener sits down with Ihipera Peters, owner of Kaupare Law a Māori-led law firm blazing trails in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Ihipera is not just a lawyer. She’s a mother of four, a wife, a cultural advocate, and a living example of what it means to run a profitable and present business without losing yourself along the way. Together, Sarah and Ihipera get into the messy, beautiful reality of building a purpose-driven business while juggling family, identity, and leadership. From breaking perfectionism to redefining success, this conversation is full of truths you need to hear, big laughs, and actionable insights for any woman building her dream life on her own terms. 💬 What You’ll Hear in This Episode: ✔ Redefining Success: How Ihipera stepped away from traditional measures of “success” to build a business grounded in purpose, culture, and community. ✔ Progress Over Perfection: The mindset shift that turned a “recovering perfectionist” into a confident business owner leading with ease and authenticity. ✔ Breaking Patriarchal Norms: The courage it takes for women, especially Māori women to lead businesses in spaces still shaped by outdated systems. ✔ Team, Trust & Tau (Balance): How Kaupare Law embeds Māori values, language and wellbeing( hauora) into its structure and how it’s paying off. ✔ Motherhood Meets Leadership: How Ihipera dropped the guilt and found joy in taking time for herself, proving you can be a present mum and a profitable business owner. ✔ Ripple Effects: From her daughter’s confidence in Te Reo Māori to her team’s wellbeing programs, Ihipera’s story shows how one woman’s alignment can change an entire community. 💡 Key Takeaways: “Make your why bigger than your why bother.” Success doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s version; it's about alignment, not achievement. The path to balance isn’t about doing less; it’s about doing what matters. It takes a sisterhood to grow a business and surround yourself with women who get it. 💥 Quote Worth Repeating: “You can run a profitable business, be a present mama, and still make an impact. It takes a village to raise a child and a sisterhood to grow a business.” – Ihipera Peters 👑 Connect & Continue the Conversation If today’s episode spoke to you (and we know it did!), make sure to: 🔸 Subscribe to The Moxie Movement Podcast we’ve got more real, raw, and radically honest conversations coming your way. 🔸 Follow us on Instagram and Facebook where you can drop your questions for upcoming episodes and join our thriving community of business-savvy mums redefining success. 🔸 Tag us in your stories with your biggest takeaway we love seeing your Moxie moments! 🎧 Listen now to hear how Ihipera is changing the face of law one ripple, one wahine, and one courageous decision at a time. #TheMoxieMovementPodcast #WomenInBusiness #WorkLifeBalance #MāoriBusiness #FemaleEntrepreneur #Mompreneur #LeadershipWithHeart
You wouldn’t spoon-feed your teenager, right? So why are you still spoon-feeding your business? In this episode, I’m calling out one of the biggest mindset traps holding brilliant women back, treating your business like a baby that can’t survive without you. 👶💼 If you’re constantly checking in, fixing everyone’s mistakes, and believing that no one else can do it right you’re not leading a business; you’re parenting a codependent toddler. And that, my friend, is exhausting. Let’s flip the script. Because your business doesn’t need a mother… It needs a leader. 💡 In this episode, you’ll discover: ✔ Why micromanaging, hovering, and “rescuing” your team keeps you stuck in the weeds. ✔ The crucial difference between parenting and leading and how that shift transforms your team and your freedom. ✔ How to let go without letting it all fall apart (hint: structure = trust). ✔ The simple post-it strategy to identify what only YOU can do and what you can finally delegate. ✔ The real reason “control freak tendencies” are about fear, not standards and how to release them for good. It’s time to stop doing $40/hour tasks when you’re a $1000/hour woman. You didn’t build your business to be its babysitter. You built it to be free, impactful, and present at work and at home. So this week, I challenge you to let go of just one thing. No swooping in. No rescuing. No re-doing it yourself. Delegate it, coach through it, and let your team rise. Because the moment you stop mothering your business… it grows up and so do you. 🌱 💬 Let’s keep the conversation going: 👉 Subscribe to The Moxie Movement Podcast so you never miss an episode of real talk for women building businesses that work for their lives. 👉 Come hang out with me on Instagram and Facebook share your thoughts or drop your questions for upcoming podcast episodes. 👉 Ready to stop over-functioning and start leading? Book your free Moxie Breakthrough Session and let’s get you working one day less a week in the next 40 days. You are not your business’s mother. You are its leader. Now, go lead like the badass woman you were born to be. 💪
What happens if life sideswipes you tomorrow? Would your business keep running… or would it grind to a halt? In this episode of The Moxie Movement Podcast, we’re looking at something most business mamas avoid: if your business only works when you’re at 100% capacity, you don’t have a business, you have a ticking time bomb. I share: ✔ A raw client story that shows exactly why building systems isn’t a “nice to have” it’s survival. ✔ The emotional and logistical load women carry when life throws a curveball (partner injuries, sick kids, or just the reality of your cycle). ✔ How to run the “Can It Run Without Me?” test to spot the cracks in your business. ✔ My 3-step framework for crisis-proofing so your business bends (instead of breaks) when the unexpected happens. You’ll walk away knowing how to: ✨ Protect your time, your peace, and your people. ✨ Build systems that support you when you can’t be “on.” ✨ Redefine leadership not as constant survival, but as designing a business that thrives without burning you out. Crisis-proofing isn’t paranoia, it's leadership. It’s making sure your business, works even when you can’t. Resources & Next Steps 💡 Ready to stop being the bottleneck? DM me on Instagram @sarahgreenercoach and let’s talk about building a business that runs without you. 🎧 Loved this episode? Make sure you subscribe to The Moxie Movement Podcast so you never miss a dose of real talk, systems that save your sanity, and stories that remind you you’re not alone. 📲 Let’s keep the conversation going! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook – and send me your questions for upcoming episodes. 👉 Your challenge this week: Pick ONE system in your business (onboarding, invoicing, delivery, whatever feels leaky) and start documenting it today. That’s how crisis-proofing begins.
Hey there, beautiful business mamas 👋 Welcome back to another episode of The Moxie Movement Podcast, your real-talk space where we’re rewriting what success looks like for women balancing business, family, and everything in between. In today’s episode, I’m looking at one the biggest reasons delegation doesn’t work in so many businesses: lack of documentation. Yep, you heard me if it’s not documented, it’s not delegated. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔ Why delegation without documentation is just dumping tasks and how that sets your team (and you!) up for failure. ✔ The two types of expectations your team must have in writing if you want them to thrive (and stop asking you the same damn questions). ✔ The difference between dusty SOPs that nobody reads and living systems that actually get used where the work happens. ✔ How to build your Success Map™ a one-page, game-changing framework that makes delegation lighter, faster, and more effective. ✔ Why your team wants clear systems (spoiler: it makes them feel empowered instead of micromanaged). This episode is packed with practical insights you can put to work today. Whether you’re leading a team of one or thirty, documentation is the leverage point that makes everything else flow. Because you’re not bad at delegating, you're just missing the systems to support it. And when you fix that, delegation becomes easy, your team starts stepping up, and you finally get the freedom you’ve been craving. Resources & Next Steps ✨ Want my Systems Roadmap training? DM me over on Instagram @sarahgreenercoach and I’ll get it straight to you. ✨ Don’t miss a single episode! Hit follow/subscribe wherever you’re listening so you get fresh, real-talk strategies every week. ✨ Got a question you’d love me to cover on the podcast? Come hang with me on Instagram or Facebook and drop it in my DMs. I’d love to hear from you! If your business feels like you’re still doing all the things, this episode is your reminder: systems do the heavy lifting, not you. Let’s ditch the chaos, delegate with clarity, and build businesses that serve our lives, not the other way around. Stay moxie, Sarah 💜
Ever feel like your sales are stalling and you can’t quite put your finger on why? Let me tell you a little trick to fix it: your calendar doesn’t lie. I’m talking the unsexy truth about how your schedule and your sales are linked. The way you spend your time tells the real story of your results. If sales are slipping, chances are your schedule is the culprit. We’ll dig into: ✔ Why glamorising the “good times” in business can blind you to the truth. ✔ How letting the noise of the economy dictate your actions kills momentum. ✔ The Revenue-First Calendar Principle and how it saves you from last-minute, grabby “commission breath.” ✔ Why sacred time blocks for sales and strategy are your ultimate profit protectors. ✔ Real stories from clients who doubled profit and finally paid themselves six figures… even in “tough” markets. This isn’t about working harder it’s about making sure money-making tasks actually make it onto your calendar (before the bank account screams for attention). If you’ve ever found yourself cleaning the house before following up on sales calls 🙋♀️… this one’s for you. ✨ Resources & Next Steps Want help building your own Revenue-First Calendar? Inside the Done By 3 Club and the Moxie Business Advantage, we use my proven Power Hour framework to make sure you’re putting profit first every single week. DM me your questions over on Instagram or Facebook your question might be featured on an upcoming episode! Loved this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe to The Moxie Movement Podcast so you never miss the raw, real, and proven strategies that help you earn more while working less. Your calendar tells the truth. Let’s make sure it’s telling the story of a profitable, present business, not one that leaves you scrambling. Stay Moxie, Sarah
Ever felt like the business you lovingly built has morphed into a monster that’s eating up your time, your energy, and your joy? You’re not alone, mama. I’m opening up about one of the hardest seasons in my business journey: the time I built a business so big, so demanding, and so misaligned with my life that I ended up hating it. I’ll share how ignoring my intuition led me into burnout, boredom, and nearly half a million dollars in legal battles… and more importantly, how I clawed my way back to creating businesses that serve my life, not the other way around. This conversation is raw, real, and packed with lessons you can take straight into your own business. If you’ve ever: ✔ Wondered if you should burn it all down and start again… ✔ ️ Felt trapped by a business model that doesn’t fit your life… ✔ Or just wished you could build a business that feels like a sanctuary instead of a monster… …then this episode is for you. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why the environment matters and how even small changes can create massive shifts in clarity and energy. The three ways out when you hate your business (burn it down, sell it, or reshape it). The “dumb tax” I paid so you don’t have to and the simple decision filters I use now to avoid repeating history. How boredom and burnout sneak into your business (and how to spot them before they wreck your joy). The exact framework I now use (and teach inside Moxie Business Advantage + Done by 3 Club) to rebuild a business that is both profitable and present. Why This Matters: You don’t hate your business; you hate the way you’ve been forced to run it. And the good news? You don’t need to burn it down to fix it. You already have the pieces you need to remould, reimagine, and rebuild a business that fuels your bank account and your soul. ✨ It’s time to move from monster to sanctuary. Keep the Conversation Going: 👉 Subscribe to The Moxie Movement Podcast so you never miss an episode. 👉 Follow me on Instagram and Facebook – where you can share your biggest takeaways or even drop me a question for an upcoming episode. Mama, your business should give you freedom, not steal it. Let’s build the sanctuary you deserve. Until next time. Stay Moxie.
What happens when two people from completely different worlds come together to build a business and a life? In this episode, Jonny and I get real about what it looks like to blend not just cultures (hello, Kiwi farm girl meets English city boy 🌍) but also wildly different money stories, risk tolerances, and visions for the future. We unpack: ✔ How our upbringings shaped the way we each see money, risk, and security. ✔ The messy (and sometimes clashing) moments of running businesses together while raising a family. ✔ Why understanding each other’s money mindsets and natural energies has been crucial for our marriage and our business success. ✔ The turning points COVID, health scares, parenting that forced us to get radically clear on our shared vision. ✔ How designing “our life,” instead of me living Jonny’s or him living mine, changed everything. If you’ve ever felt the tension of trying to merge different money habits, cultural backgrounds, or even just different personalities inside your relationship or business partnership, this conversation is going to feel like a deep exhale. You’ll walk away with a fresh perspective on how communication, shared vision, and a little bit of moxie can turn potential conflict into unstoppable momentum. Building a sustainable, thriving business isn’t just about strategy it’s about aligning your values, your stories, and your vision with the people you love most. Let’s Keep the Conversation Going Loved this episode? Don’t forget to: 👉 Subscribe to The Moxie Movement Podcast so you never miss an episode. 👉 Follow us on Instagram and Facebook that's where you can submit your burning questions for future episodes. 👉 Share this episode with another powerhouse woman in business who’s navigating life, love, and leadership she needs to hear this. Because together, we’re rewriting what success looks like without the burnout, without the guilt, and definitely without the “second shift.”
What happens when your phone never stops ringing, you’re working 24/7, and you secretly wonder if burning the whole business down would be easier? That was Stacey M’s reality. Stacey, founder of Great Southern Stay in Albany, Western Australia, shares her journey from chaos to content, from “answering calls straight out of surgery” to finally paying herself a proper salary and building a business that works with her life, not against it. Together, we dive into: ✔️ What it’s really like to manage 40+ holiday properties AND a family ✔️ The moment Stacey wanted to walk away from it all, business, marriage, everything ✔️ How she realised “bigger isn’t better” and let go of the magical 50-property target ✔️ The systems, boundaries, and “after-hours” team that gave her her sanity back ✔️ Why saying no (without guilt) changed her life at home and at work ✔️ The massive win of paying herself a six-figure salary after years of paying herself nothing This is not a glossy Instagram version of success. This is the messy, real, and transformational story of a woman who built a business, nearly lost herself, and then rebuilt on her own terms. If you’ve ever cried in your car after eight phone calls, felt guilty for wanting time away from your family, or thought you had to choose between being a good mum and a profitable business owner, Stacey’s story will hit home. (Wanna watch her journey over on Instagram join her and her team here.) ✨ Your next steps: 👉 Love this episode? Hit subscribe so you don’t miss the real talk and strategies. 👉 Come hang with me on Instagram and Facebook share your “aha!” moments or DM me “76” and I’ll send you the direct link. 👉 Got a burning question? DM me and it might feature in a future episode. Because you don’t need to burn it all down. You can take what you already have and build a business that pays you properly and gives you the freedom to be present at home too. Stay Moxie, Sarah
If your to-do list feels endless but your bank account isn’t reflecting the results, then this one is for YOU. It’s not that you need to do more, it's that you’re focusing on the wrong things. We’re talking about why being “busy” isn’t the same as being profitable and how to stop mistaking action for progress. After 20 years in business (and the list of lessons learned that comes from that), I’ll show you how to ditch the dopamine hit of ticking off meaningless tasks and instead focus on your Critical Success Factors the few, powerful actions that actually grow revenue, free up your time, and get you paid what you’re worth. Here’s what you’ll learn in today’s episode: ✔ Why your to-do list is sabotaging your business growth ✔ The difference between busy work and needle-moving work ✔ How to identify your three Critical Success Factors that drive income, impact, and sustainability ✔ A simple audit exercise you can do THIS WEEK to reclaim your focus ✔ How to build a business that doesn’t just survive, but thrives without you chained to every task Because I don’t want you collapsing into bed each night after completing 30 tasks of a to-do list, still feeling like nothing’s moving forward. I want you building a business that pays you a six-figure salary, gives you weekends off, and lets you be truly present with your family ❤️ ✨ Your next steps: 👉 Love this episode? Hit subscribe so you never miss the real talk + strategies. 👉 Come hang with me on Instagram and Facebook where you can share your biggest “aha!” 👉 Got a burning question you’d love answered on the podcast? Slide into my DMs on IG or FB. I'd love to bring it onto a future episode! Let’s stop being sp productive at the wrong things and start being profitable in the right ones. 💪 Stay Moxie, Sarah
What happens when you fall in love with someone who has no idea what it means to be married to a woman chasing big business dreams? In this episode, I sit down with my husband Jonny for the first in a series that gets into the messy, magical, and sometimes maddening reality of building a business and a life together. From meeting on a beach in Thailand (yep, more than 20 years ago!) to navigating the very different worlds we each came from, Jonny and I chat: How we went from adventure buddies to business partners What it’s really like for him to be the “supportive partner” while I lead our businesses The moments we’ve had to stop, re-align, and choose our next chapter together Why freedom means something different to both of us (and how we make that work) The surprising ways perimenopause has challenged not just me, but us as a couple and business partners We get real about the fact that this hasn’t always been smooth sailing. We’ve had seasons of feeling stuck, of almost walking away, and of rediscovering how to intentionally build a business that supports the life we want, not the other way around. If you’ve ever wondered how to bring your partner along for this business ownership ride or how to keep your marriage and business thriving without losing yourself this conversation is for you. 💡 What You’ll Take Away Why your partner doesn’t need to “come from your world” to thrive in it with you The 3 things that have made our relationship work in business and in life How to create intentional check-ins that keep your goals, values, and dreams aligned What supportive partnership really looks like beyond the Instagram highlight reel 📲 Let’s Keep This Conversation Going If this episode resonated with you, here’s how to dive deeper into the Moxie Movement community: ✔ Subscribe to The Moxie Movement Podcast so you never miss an episode. ✔ Follow me on Instagram & Facebook – I share behind-the-scenes stories, live training, and the real talk every business mama needs. ✔ Submit your questions for upcoming episodes – I love answering what’s on your heart and mind, right here on the podcast. Because the truth is you don’t have to choose between being a great partner, a great mum, and a successful business owner. You just need a little moxie…and maybe a Jonny. 🎧 Listen now and let’s redefine what success looks like together.
Ready for ranty Sarah - cause this episode we’re heading into the BS arena of the passive business crowd and in particular those people selling affiliate, or multi-level marketing (MLM), schemes, and why they're not the “passive income” business model you’ve been promised. If you’ve ever been tempted by “the dream” you know the one: flexible work-from-home hours, big commission checks, and Insta-worthy freedom vibes this one is for you. Because here's the deal: MLMs and affiliate models aren’t businesses. They’re commission-only sales roles… and often, they're unpaid labor in disguise. 🔥 Inside this episode: Why owning your business (and your decisions) is a FAR safer option. The cold, hard numbers: approximately 85% of people in MLMs earn under $1K a year The hidden cost of “selling the dream” (when you’re not living it yourself) Why these models suck your time, energy, and trust without giving you real control The better alternatives: legit business ideas you can build (and own!) without sacrificing your sanity You’ll also get a sneak peek into our annual Beyond Retreat 3-day immersive experience designed to help you cut through the noise, rewrite the stories holding you back, and finally take that big step beyond the edge you've been circling. Let me say this loud and clear: If you already have a business, your time is better spent fixing your current model. If you don’t have one yet? Let’s build you something you actually own something that can’t be taken away with a boardroom pen stroke. You deserve a business that’s present AND profitable. Not a hustle that leaves you chasing people in your inbox at 2 a.m. ✖ 👇 Tune in now if: ✔ You’re tired of being sold hype over substance ✔ You’ve ever wondered if these “business opportunities” are really worth it ✔ You’re ready to build (or rebuild) a business that gives you freedom, flexibility, and ownership Let’s rewrite the story together. You’ve got more options and more power than they ever told you. 💥 🎧 Subscribe to The Moxie Movement Podcast so you never miss an episode filled with truth bombs, strategy, and stories that actually move the needle. 📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook Submit your Qs for upcoming episodes or drop us a message we love hearing from you. 👉 Not sure where to start with your own business model? Book a Moxie Breakthrough Session and let’s get clear on your next move. You don’t need to sell the dream to other people desperate for freedom. You need a real business that supports your life. And that’s exactly what we do around here. Until next time, stay moxie.
Yep, I said it: It's not the easiest time in history to make money online. In fact, if you’ve been told all you need to do is “just show up, post a few things, and the money will roll in,” you’ve been fed a myth. And that myth is costing you time, energy, and confidence you can’t afford to lose. In this episode of the Moxie Movement, I’m breaking down: ✔ Why “accessible” does NOT mean “easy” ✔ The dangerous noise flooding the online space (and how to rise above it) ✔ The essential foundations you must have to build a business that’s both profitable and present ✔ How visibility ≠ value and engagement ≠ income ✔ Why it’s time to stop measuring your worth in likes and instead anchor into your why, your direction, and your real estate (yep, I’m talking websites and email lists, not another Instagram reel) If you’re feeling like it’s getting louder and harder out there to be seen, heard, and paid this one’s for you. I’m not here to sugarcoat it. I’m here to hand you the filters and foundation you need to build a business that lasts beyond the trends and TikToks. 🔥 What You’ll Walk Away With: A 3-part foundation for making smart decisions in noisy spaces How to stop trying to be everywhere and start focusing on what actually converts How to evaluate your ROI (return on attention)because scrolling ain’t strategy The critical difference between rented space and owned space online (and why your business can't afford to rent forever) Hope. Clarity. And your next right move. 💬 Want to Ask Me a Question for a Future Episode? I want to hear from YOU. Got a burning question or a topic you want me to unpack on the podcast? Come hang out with me over on Instagram or Facebook and drop your Q in the DMs. This podcast is built for women like you, so let’s co-create the conversations that matter most. 👉 Follow us on Instagram 👉 Connect on Facebook 📲 Subscribe, Share, and Stay Moxie If this episode gave you a lightbulb moment (or a truth punch to the gut), please hit that subscribe button wherever you listen. Share it with the mama juggling too much and chasing dreams anyway. And leave a review because that’s how we reach more women who need this kind of truth-telling in their ears. 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean Remember: accessible doesn't mean easy but with clarity, strategy, and a little Moxie, it sure as hell becomes possible. Until next time… stay Moxie.
We’re sitting down with Mum in business’s to show you what’s possible for your Mum life. Emily Holdaway known online as @officiallyem is chatting with me to pull back the curtain on what it really looks like to build a business that aligns with your values, honors your energy, and supports your family without burning you out. We go fast, we go far and we probably need to do another one. And if you are anything like us you’ll laugh, cry, and probably nod along too. Together, we get into: ✅ The messy, magical path from blogging mum to online community and social media support ✅ The moment she realised retirement could wait, but her kids couldn’t ✅ How moving home forced her to face her past and rewrite her future ✅ The invisible load of motherhood, partnership, and business leadership ✅ Rest as a radical act (yes, lying down counts as strategy!) ✅ Why “done by 3” isn’t lazy its liberation ✅ The power of the phrase “this is my business” (say it out loud!) ✅ And the underrated superpower of learning to say and instead of but This is more than a simple chat. It’s a masterclass in realignment, resilience, and reclaiming your narrative as a woman in business. 💬 “I can do this... because I always have.” This line needs to settle into your bones. This episode is a hug, a truth bomb, and a business therapy session wrapped into one. 🎧 Tune in if you’re: Carrying the full mental load and ready to offload some of it Tired of feeling like you're supposed to be everywhere for everyone Craving a business that feels as beautiful behind the scenes as it looks online Curious about what happens when you actually believe your business is real Ready to build your empire one deliberate decision at a time 💥 Ready for more? 🔥 Subscribe to The Moxie Movement Podcast so you never miss an episode 💬 Got a question you want me to answer on the show? DM us on Instagram or Facebook 📲 Share this episode with a mama in business who needs to hear: You’re not crazy. You’re just carrying too much alone. 🙌 Want to connect with Em? Find her at @officiallyem You don't have to choose between being a good mum and building a present, powerful and profitable business. You just need a little Moxie... and the right community behind you. 💛
Are you running your household like an all-inclusive 5-star resort… for free? If you're doing everything from dishes to emotional labour while also trying to grow a business, this episode is your loving reminder to knock that off. This time around, we’re calling out the BS belief that support at home is a luxury and breaking down why real business growth starts inside your house, not just inside your bank account. We’re exploring: ✔ Why the “self-made woman” myth needs to die already ✔ The invisible price of doing it all yourself (hint: your energy and your income) ✔ How outsourcing doesn’t have to cost a thing, especially when you’ve got kids who know how to play on a tablet ✔ The 3-level Moxie Method for getting help at home without guilt or drama ✔ How to turn your home from a hotel into a high-functioning team (yes, even with toddlers, teens, or that man-child partner 🙃) You’ll also get the truth behind that little voice whispering, “I’ll ask for help when I’ve earned it.” Yup, that’s exactly what is keeping you stuck, broke, and burnt out. 💡 Ready to flip the script? Support isn’t a luxury. It’s the launchpad for you and your business. Because an unsupported woman builds resentment. But a supported woman? She builds a legacy. 💥 🔧 Grab the Second Shift Sharer Tool! This tool will help you identify and redistribute the mental and physical workload in your home so you stop being the CEO and the housekeeper and the chef and the cruise director. 📝 Grab it right here from the show notes 🔁 Keep the Moxie Momentum Going: ✅ Subscribe to The Moxie Movement Podcast so you never miss an episode full of truth bombs and tactical tips. 📲 Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for behind-the-scenes, permission slips, and to submit your burning questions for future episodes. 💬 Got a moment that hit home? Tag us and share your biggest takeaway because your voice helps another mama feel less alone in hers. 💬 Let this be your reminder: If they can figure out Minecraft or YouTube Kids, they can definitely figure out how to use a dishwasher. The support you need is already in your house. You just have to claim it. Until next time, Stay Moxie, Sarah 💛