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Monday Moxie
Entrepreneurship can be a tough journey, especially for women (who make up just 31% of small business owners). So how do successful female entrepreneurs find the moxie to build and sustain a successful business? Join host Dr. Megan Allen (founder of The Community Classroom) as she spotlights female entrepreneurs and unpacks their stories of resilience, leadership, and personal growth. If you need some inspiration and some practical tips + leadership lessons, kick up your high heels and come along for the journey.
Episodes
21 episodes
Special Student Episode: XOXO Beauty Secrets
In this special student episode we'll talk to Thea Piziali, a rising 7th grader at JFK Middle School in Northampton, MA. Thea has created her own podcast, Beauty Secrets XOXO, as a Community Classroom tutoring project. We are so proud of her wo...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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3:17
Episode 17: Kathryn Kothe of Cycle Pottery
In the last Monday Moxie of season 1 (episode 17), we talk to Kathryn Kothe, the owner/operator of Cycle Pottery. We'll learn about this community pottery hub, including 1) why it's named Cycle Pottery, 2) what other successful business she cre...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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38:41
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Episode 16: Lindsay Fogg-Willits of Art Always
In this week’s episode, we talk to Lindsay Fogg-Willits, the owner/operator of Art Always. We'll learn about this gem of a creativity hub, including 1) how she has been running her business for 20 years, 2) why collaboration is an important pil...
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Episode 15: Adrienne Bashista of Passalongs Farm and Florist
In this week’s episode, we talk to Adrienne Bashista, the owner/operator of Passalongs Farm and Florist. We'll learn about this flourishing flower farm including 1) how she switched from being a school librarian to a flower farmer, 2) how her b...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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Episode 14: Georgie Brunton of the Miss Florence Diner
In this week’s episode, we talk to Georgie Brunton of the Miss Florence Diner in Florence, MA, and the Stepsister Cafe in East Longmeadow, MA. We'll learn about what it's like to take over a historic diner, including 1) what it has been like ru...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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39:09
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Episode 13: Annie and Maggie of Little Roots
In this week’s episode, we talk to Annie Lynch and Maggie Shar, the co-founders of Little Roots. We'll hear about how they built a music business for kids that is a gem in the community (and grew a much larger reach during the lockdown in...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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24:34
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Episode 12: Myssie and Rosalie of The Wild Chestnut Cafe
In this week’s episode, we talk to Myssie Lacharite and Rosalie Black, the co-founders of The Wild Chestnut Cafe in Florence, MA. We'll learn about this brand new bakery and restaurant, including 1) what it has been like opening a business in a...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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25:31
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Episode 11: Marilyn Rivera of Florence Barber Shop
In this week’s episode, we talk to Marilyn Rivera, the owner/operator of the Florence Barber Shop. We'll learn about this all-female-run barbershop, including 1) what it was like taking over an established business), 2) why she took the plunge ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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37:33
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Episode 10: Jessica Carey of Online Fitness Rx
In this episode, we talk to Jessica Carey of Online Fitness Rx, who started her business in the middle of the first wave of the pandemic! After a long career as a certified fitness instructor at MetLife Insurance and Mount Holyoke College, she ...
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Episode 9: Siyana Huszar of Marcella NYC
In this week’s episode, we talk to Siyana Huszar, the co-founder and creative director for Marcella NYC. She built a company around the idea of empowering women through simple and easy design (minimalism with an edge!). She found a way to do so...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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29:34
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Episode 8: Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra
In this episode, we talk to Gina-Louise Sciarra, the mayor of Northampton, MA. She never dreamt she would be the mayor of Northampton when she graduated from Smith College, but a path in politics and advocacy led her to City Hall. We will learn...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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Episode 7: Emily Fox of Emily Foxtrot
In this episode, we talk to Emily Fox of Emily Foxtrot in Florence, MA. She had always carried a special place for dancing in her heart, but only around the edges of her regular 9-5 job. But when she was let go, she took the LEAP into starting ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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Episode 6: Lexi Walters Wright of High Five Books
In this episode, we talk to Lexi Walter Wright of High Five Books in Florence, MA. After a long career as an editor and working in the non-profit world, Lexi decided she was tired of her commute to NYC and wanted to be in close contact with her...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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Episode 5: Yoga of the Valley
In this episode, we talk to Lora Ksieniewicz of Yoga of the Valley and Yoga on the Vine. In this thoughtful conversation, we learn about Lora's dynamic journey from corporate to the mat.Lora talks with us about the following:
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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27:53
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Episode 4: Laurel Boyd of Ascendance Inner World Arts
In this episode, we talk to Laurel Anne Boyd of Ascendance Inner World Arts. In this delightfully charming conversation, we learn about Laurel's business philosophy (as well as her favorite song to dance to and favorite dance movie!).La...
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Episode 3: Dr. Megan Allen of The Community Classroom
In this episode, we mix it up a bit as Jess Thompson of the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce talks to Dr. Megan Allen, founder and owner/operator of The Community Classroom (and host of this podcast). Megan serves the Florence community ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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23:31
Mini-Moxie: Do you use out-of-power language as a woman?
In this Mini-Moxie episode, we explore the topic of out-of-power language, offering phrases that we shouldn't use as women, as well as suggestions of what to do if you find yourself giving away your power through your words.To learn more...
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Season 1
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2:56
Episode 2: Busy Bee-Cleans
In this episode, we talk to Carrielynn Fournier, the owner/operator of Busy Bee Cleans in Florence, MA. After being let go from her job at a dental office, she googled "businesses to start with small startup funds." And she found that cle...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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Episode 1: Tiffany Chapman Photography
In this episode, we talk to Tiffany Chapman of Tiffany Chapman Photography, who doubled down on her side hustle at the beginning of the pandemic. She now has a sought-after branding photography business in Florence, MA, where she works to highl...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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31:22
Episode Zero: What is Monday Moxie?
This pilot episode explains the mission and vision of Monday Moxie: spotlighting female entrepreneurs and their secrets to success, their stories of resilience, and celebrating their overall power and awesomeness. This season will focus on fema...
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Season 1
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Episode 0
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2:27