Allison DeFord, Dorothy Vaughan and Breaking Barriers​

In this episode of Hello Moxie, Nicole welcomes branding expert Allison DeFord, founder of Felt Marketing, for an inspiring conversation about the essence of Moxie! 🎉Join them as they explore what Moxie means to each of them and share three things that currently inspire Allison: the laughter of her daughters, her practice of gratitude and kindness, and the success of her manufacturing clients.

They dive into the stories of influential women from history, especially those featured in the film Hidden Figures. Allison recounts a powerful moment when she embodied Moxie during a boardroom meeting, overcoming fear and finding her voice.

With discussions on self-worth, authenticity, and the impact of AI on human connections, this episode is packed with empowering insights for women everywhere. Tune in to celebrate resilience and the power of women’s voices! 

Takeaways

• Moxie is about having sass, guts, courage, and fearlessness.
• Practicing gratitude and kindness can bring joy and fulfillment.
• Women in history, like the women from Hidden Figures, have shown incredible Moxie by breaking down barriers and lifting others up.
• Trusting yourself and standing in your own worthiness is essential to embodying Moxie.
• Overcoming obstacles and enduring challenges are part of the Moxie journey. Overcoming fear and finding your voice requires courage and a willingness to step out of your comfort zone.
• Self-worth is essential in finding your voice and speaking up in all areas of your life.
• AI may have its benefits, but human connection and authenticity are irreplaceable.
• Don’t settle for less than what you’re worth and never be afraid to speak up.

Sound Bites

• “Straight talking trailblazer”
• “What comes to mind? Sass, guts, courage, fearlessness”
• “My manufacturing clients… the mic drop moment”
• “Do the $h!t that scares you.”
• “Feeling self-worth is different than self-confidence.”
• “Start by loving yourself.”

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