The Moxie Movement

Dear Female Business Owner You Aren't Crazy

Why Everything Feels Harder and Takes Longer Than You Expected
Can you relate to this looming question: why does everything in business and life take longer and feel harder than we expected?
Episode Highlights
You Are Not Alone: Feeling like things are taking forever? You’re not crazy. It’s normal. Business, like life, often demands more time, effort, and resilience than we initially thought.
The Full Picture: We rarely see the entire journey behind someone’s success. When we’re only shown the highlights, it’s easy to forget the hard work and setbacks. Let’s explore why it feels so tough and what we can do about it.
Life Happens: From global events like pandemics to personal health issues, life always throws curveballs. It's important to remember that these challenges are part of the journey and do not reflect your capabilities.
The Unknowns: When we start, there’s so much we don’t know. This lack of knowledge can make tasks seem easy but then feel insurmountable. But as we gain experience, we become better at estimating and tackling these challenges.
Playing an Unusual Game: Running a business is not the norm for most people. The pressure and expectations can feel overwhelming, especially when those around you don’t understand your journey. Surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals is crucial.
Comparison Trap: Each journey is unique. Comparing yourself to others can lead to frustration and self-doubt. Focus on your path, your milestones, and your goals.
Key Takeaways
Get Clear on Your Vision: Define what you want your business and life to look like. Write it down and keep that vision front and center.
Find Your Tribe: Surround yourself with people who understand your journey. They can be a source of motivation and accountability.
Take Consistent Action: Break down your goals into weekly tasks. Consistent, small steps lead to significant progress over time.
Join Us
If today's episode resonated with you, don’t forget to subscribe to The Moxie Movement Podcast. Join our community of badass businesswomen who are redefining success on their terms.
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more inspiration and to submit your questions for upcoming episodes. Let’s continue this journey together, lifting each other up and achieving our dreams without sacrificing what matters most.
Thank you for tuning in, and remember, you are not alone. Keep pushing forward, and let's make those dreams a reality!
Sarah Greener is the founder of The Moxie Movement, dedicated to empowering business-savvy moms to achieve success without compromising their well-being or family time. Discover more at The Moxie Movement.

The Power of Rituals and Routines

Tune in to explore the cornerstones to preventing the juggle that happens when Mum life, school holidays, and business collide: rituals, routines, and habits.
Structure eases our busy lives, particularly when navigating family and business demands. From the school term's predictable cadence to the chaos of vacation days, we'll cover strategies to keep you and your business on track.
In This Episode:- Why Structure Works: Unpack the benefits of having a consistent daily framework, especially when the kids are back in school.- Managing the Mayhem: Practical advice for keeping your cool and your business thriving during the less structured times (school holidays anyone??).- The Beauty of Repetition: Find out why the secret to sustained business success might be as simple as doing what works, over and over.- Breaking the Monotony: I'll discuss how introducing new experiences can stop you breaking what's working and creating crisis when you don't need to. 
Transitions can be tough for business owners and mothers. I’ll share personal stories and tips from our community on managing these shifts without losing our minds or momentum.
Key Takeaways:- Set up routines that fit both your family life and business aspirations.- Learn when and how to inject fun and spontaneity to keep life exciting.- Discover how robust systems create space creativity and enhance business results
Connect With Us:Do you have a question or an idea for a future episode? Follow and message us on Instagram and Facebook We'd love your input, it helps shape our next discussion!
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Stay tuned, embrace the structure that rituals and routines offer, and remember: they're not just constraints—they're the frameworks that free us.
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Living in the "And"

This episode feels a bit out there, but stick with me — it helps navigate the bumpy journey we are all on. We're discussing what it means to live in the "and".
📍 **Episode Overview**  This episode breaks down the myth of having it "all figured out." It’s easy to scroll through social media and believe others have perfect lives. Here's the raw truth: life isn’t black and white; it’s lived in the shades of grey. I share why embracing this mindset eases the pressure and enriches our experiences as business owners.
🔍 **Why Listen?**  - Understand why life and business can’t fit into neat, tidy boxes.- Learn to accept that multiple realities can coexist—success can mingle with challenges, and that’s perfectly okay.- Discover how embracing complexity can lead to a calmer experience of personal and business growth.
🎧 **In This Episode, You’ll Learn:**  - The importance of recognizing both the light and dark moments in life.- Practical tips for handling the juxtaposition of success and difficulty.- How to give yourself grace and space to navigate these dualities, making the business journey more manageable and less isolating.
👥 **Join the Conversation**  Got a question or want to share your “and” moments? Follow and message us on Instagram or Facebook . Your insights could be featured in an upcoming episode!
📲 **Stay Connected**  Don’t forget to subscribe to The Moxie Movement Podcast on your favourite platform. New to the community? Dive into our resources like the “Off Switch Book” for actionable steps to realign your business with your life goals, or book a Moxie Breakthrough Session to start transforming your business experience today.
🎉 **Closing Thoughts**  Remember, it’s okay to have conflicting feelings about your successes and challenges. Living in the “and” is not just about business—it's about building a life filled with understanding, patience, and growth. You're doing great; let’s keep embracing the journey together.
Till next time, Stay Moxie. 💪

Why Knowing Isn't Enough

🌟 Welcome to Episode 29: Why Knowing Isn't Enough 🌟
Often, the best truths are both simple and complex - Simple to Say, often Complex to embody.
Knowing is not enough - is absolutely one of those. 
Knowing how to do something is not enough to bring about the change we desire in our lives and businesses. If it were, we would all be living perfect lives with millions in our bank accounts, wouldn't we? Let's discover what it really takes to bring about lasting change.
🔥 Episode Highlights: 🔥
We often believe understanding the 'what' and the 'how' of something should lead us to success. However, the reality is pretty different. It's not just about the actions or strategies—it's about aligning those with our deeper mental frameworks, the ones created over years of conditioning. This episode explores the crucial 80/20 rule, where 80% is your mindset, and only 20% is the actual tactics.
The Myth of Action: Why simply knowing what to do doesn't lead to results.
Mindset Over Mechanics: Learn why your inner game dictates your success far more than any strategy.
Real Alignment: How to sync your beliefs, values, and emotions with your business goals to effortlessly encourage action.
Simplicity in Execution: I'll share why simplifying processes isn't just a preference—it's a necessity for sustainable success.
🌈 Why This Matters 🌈
As smart, savvy women in business, we sometimes complicate things that could be straightforward because we're conditioned to believe that complexity equals value. Here at The Moxie Movement, we (now) know better. We're about cutting through the noise, doing the deep internal work, and making success achievable by aligning our mindset with our methods.
🎧 Listen In For 🎧
An in-depth discussion on how true business success is not just about applying the right tactics but nurturing the right mindset. I’ll also introduce tools and concepts that can transform not just your business but your life—making it more aligned with the freedom and success you truly desire.
👥 Join Our Community 👥
Ready for more? Subscribe to The Moxie Movement Podcast on your favourite platform. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the latest updates and behind-the-scenes content. Plus, you can submit your questions for upcoming episodes—let's make it interactive!
Have you heard something today that struck a chord? Maybe it’s time to reassess not just what you’re doing but also how you’re thinking. Share your thoughts with us on social media, or better yet, dive into our community, where we normalize success and redefine business operations.
Until next time, keep stepping into your power and stay moxie!

Passive Income - The Glorious Exception or a Red Flag?

🎙️ Passive Income - The Glorious Exception or a Red Flag?
Is passive income the magic pill to create the perfect business, or is it a red flag sending you on a wild goose chase with the promise of no work for lots of money? Let's unpack this together.
🚩 Why Passive Income Might Be a Red Flag 🚩
Sarah shares her thoughts on why pursuing passive income could be counterintuitive for female entrepreneurs like you. The essence of passive, meaning to do nothing, doesn't align with the spirit that led you to start your own business. It's about influence, control, and direct action – not sitting back and hoping for the best.
The Reality of Income Streams
Sarah explores the efforts behind seemingly effortless gains of traditional passive income streams. Whether it's real estate or stock investments, action and maintenance are inevitable. It's a gentle reminder that every income stream, passive or not, demands something from us – be it time, money, or energy.
The Appeal vs. The Reality
Sure, the idea of earning money in your sleep is alluring, but is it practical? Sarah challenges this notion, encouraging a mindset shift towards value exchange and active engagement in your business. It's not just about setting and forgetting; it's about continuous effort, learning, and adapting.
Building a Leveraged Business
Yes, you can create systems that generate income with less day-to-day input, but it requires initial (and ongoing) action. From developing a product or service that people want, to setting up a sales and delivery system, there's work to be done. And in a changing world, maintenance and adaptation become your constants.
Join The Moxie Movement
If you're ready to embrace action, align your business with your highest priorities, and maintain control over your journey, then you're ready to join the Moxie Movement. 
🌟 What's Next 🌟
Subscribe to The Moxie Movement Podcast: Don't miss out on insights that align with your journey as a business-savvy mom and entrepreneur.
Follow Us on Instagram & Facebook: Join our vibrant community, get inspired, and submit your questions for upcoming episodes. We're here to support you, every step of the way.
Stay Moxie, Until Next Time

Single or Supported? The Impact of Partner Support on Business Success

All the women I know who are successful and happy in business fall into one of two categories regarding their relationship status.
1. Single
2. They have a supportive partner, husband, wife at home. 
There is no third option. And if you love your business, want to make it work. Then you need to get yourself into one of those categories ASAP. Rather than scaring you.. let's chat about how. 
🌟 Episode Highlights:
The Non-Negotiable Role of Support: Discover why having a partner who backs you in every aspect of your journey isn't just a nice-to-have.
The Reality Check: Sarah opens up about the truth of doing business without partner support and shares her gratitude for her husband Jonny's ongoing backing, even when his text messages give her a mini heart attack!
The Balanced Equation: Learn the importance of sharing household and parenting responsibilities. Simple steps to evaluate and then share the load to support your business goals.
Courageous Conversations: This episode doesn’t just highlight challenges; it offers a roadmap to initiating tough but necessary chats that get you moving to a more balanced partnership and business success.
Sarah's Stories: From humorous text message misunderstandings to shared responsibilities and the dynamic of their partnership, Sarah shares insights from her own life with Jonny, offering listeners a relatable and authentic perspective. (Promise we will get Jonny on soon for his perspective.)
🚀 Your Takeaways:
Recognize if you're getting the support you need and what to do if you're not.
Practical steps to rebalance household roles for mutual success.
Encouragement to celebrate your achievements and recognize the support system around you.
💡 What's Next:
Subscribe to The Moxie Movement Podcast: Don't miss out on future episodes that blend real talk with lived experience for mums and women building businesses tailored to their lives.
Connect and Contribute: Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for your daily dose of empowerment and to submit questions for Sarah to tackle in upcoming episodes.
Engage with Our Community: Share your stories, challenges, and victories. Let’s create a movement where support and success go hand in hand.
If you’re navigating being a businesswoman with a life partner (by whatever name), this episode is for you.  It’s time to redefine success, to ensure our businesses thrive without sacrificing the relationships that matter most. 
Stay Moxie, and let’s rewrite the script, together.

Big Dreams? Get Real and Get Going!

Hey, my Beautiful Dreamer! Got a huge vision for your business? That’s fantastic, but let me be straight with you: dreaming is the easy part. It’s what you do next that counts. Welcome to the raw, real talk you didn’t know you needed until now.
I’m Sarah Greener, and today, we're cutting through the fluff. This episode isn’t for the faint-hearted. It’s for those ready to roll up their sleeves and dive deep into the trenches of turning dreams into reality.
What We're Unpacking:
The Hard Truth: Your epic idea? That’s just 1% of the journey. The rest? It’s all about the work, the action, the doing. You ready?
The Grind Over Glam: Discover why falling in love with the daily grind, not just the glam of 'big ideas', is your ticket to real success.
Keepin’ It Real: I’m sharing the unsexy truth about business - it’s not all rainbows and sunshine. It’s about doing the work, even when it’s downright boring.
Systems and Accountability: We’re talking about how to make your business work like a well-oiled machine – even when you’re not in the room.
Listen, I’ve been where you are. Obsessed with the vision, but then reality hits. It’s not about those initial fireworks; it’s about the steady burn that keeps the light shining bright.
Why You Need to Hear This: Because dreaming won’t build your business. Execution will. Let’s get real about what it takes to move from dreamer to doer.
Your Action Steps:
Hit Subscribe: Stay plugged into The Moxie Movement Podcast. Future you will thank you.
Get Social With Us: Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. This is where the magic happens. Share your journey, get involved, and throw your questions at me for future episodes.
Be Part of the Movement: This isn’t just another podcast. It’s your wake-up call to do the work, embrace the journey, and bring those dreams into your reality.
If you’re ready to stop dreaming and start doing, you’re in the right place. We're here to build not just businesses, but lives full of purpose, profit, and progress.
Catch you on the flip side, where dreams meet action.
Until then, keep it Moxie.
 

Scaling Success Without Stress: Mastering Business Fundamentals

Scale Your Success, Not Your Stress
Welcome to another episode of The Moxie Movement where we dive deep into entrepreneurial success, minus the overwhelm. 
Ever felt the  immense pressure to meet the benchmarks of success in business. Those flashy internet ads promising the steps to overnight success via Scale? We're debunking those myths and bringing you back to what truly matters.
📍 Key Highlights:
Debunking the Pressure: You're not a failure if you haven't scaled or leveraged your business to meet arbitrary income goals. Success isn't a race; it's a personal journey.
Real Talk: We explore the real deal about starting and growing a business. Spoiler: It's about mastering the basics first.
Celebrating Small Wins: Learn why appreciating your progress, no matter how small, is crucial.
Strategic Growth: Discover the importance of building a solid foundation before aiming for scale and leverage.
👩‍🏫 What You'll Learn:
The Truth Behind Scaling: Why immediate scaling isn't the starting line.
Leverage Lies: The realities of business growth and leveraging your time effectively.
Systemizing Success: Practical tips for smart business operations and time management.
Embracing Your Journey: How to appreciate your unique path and celebrate your achievements.
💡 Sarah's Insight:
"You are not a failure. You're already successful in your own right, having navigated this far through the business world on your own. Remember, real growth comes with time and persistence, not through shortcuts."
🎉 Remember to:
Celebrate Your Wins: Take a moment each week to acknowledge and celebrate your progress. You're doing amazing things!
Subscribe: Don't miss out on future episodes. Subscribe to The Moxie Movement Podcast for your weekly dose of motivation and actionable insights.
Connect With Us: Join our vibrant community on Instagram and Facebook. Share your journey, ask questions, and let's create your legacy together. 
The path to business success doesn't have to be a solo journey. At The Moxie Movement, we're all about supporting business-savvy mums to achieve success on their terms. Remember, your value isn't measured by your revenue but by the impact and alignment you create in your life and the lives of those around you.
Until next time, stay moxie, and remember: scale your success, not your stress.
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Overcoming Your Partner's Money Myth: Thriving in Business & Parenthood

 
Sick of hearing that the reason you have to do the free labour is because you don't make enough money in your business?It's gutting to hear at the best of times... it get's super bad when it comes from your life partner. Buckle up - this episode Sarah's got her ranty pants on cause this topic makes her blood boil. 
🔥 Why It Matters: Let's cut to the chase. We're busting our butts trying to balance business, family, and life, but it feels like we're carrying the weight of the world on our shoulders. Sound familiar?
💡 The Problem: Here's the deal: We're stuck in a cycle where we're expected to do it all, from running successful businesses to managing every aspect of household and parenting responsibilities. It's exhausting, it's unfair, and it's holding us back from reaching our full potential.
🚀 The Solution: It's time to flip the script and take back control. In this episode, I'm sharing practical strategies to break free from the second shift trap. We're talking about resetting expectations with our partners, fostering true co-parenting partnerships, and embracing outsourcing like a boss.
🎯 Key Moments:
Acknowledge the toll unbalanced responsibilities are taking on your business and well-being.
Have those tough conversations with your partner about sharing the load at home.
Set clear boundaries and expectations to create a more equitable partnership.
Don't be afraid to delegate and outsource tasks that drain your energy and focus.
💪 You're not alone in this struggle, and you have the power to change the game. By reclaiming your time and energy, you're paving the way for greater success in both your business and personal life.
🎙️ Tune in and Take Action: Listen up, Moxie Tribe! Tune in to the full episode for no-nonsense insights and inspiration to break free from the second shift struggle. Subscribe to The Moxie Movement Podcast on your favorite platform to stay in the loop on all our latest episodes.
📲 Connect with Us: Join the conversation on Instagram and Facebook for daily doses of real talk and empowerment. Got burning questions or topics you want us to tackle in future episodes? Shoot us a message on social media or hit us up at sarah@sarahgreener.com
Remember: You're a force to be reckoned with, and together, we're rewriting the rules and carving out our own path to success.
Til Next Time - Stay Moxie x

Embracing the Rollercoaster: Finding the Blend Between Business and Life

🌟 Welcome to The Moxie Movement Podcast, where real talk replaces fluff, tough questions get tackled, and authenticity reigns supreme. I'm your host, Sarah Greener, and today's episode is a dive into the truths of the entrepreneurial journey, especially for us, the business-savvy moms juggling multiple roles. 🌟
Episode Snapshot:
In today's episode, we peel back the Instagram filters to reveal the real, often unseen, rollercoaster of running a business while balancing the demands of family life. From an overwhelming list of opportunities to the frustrating roadblocks that seem to pop up just as we get started, we're covering it all. We're here to remind you that whether you're in a phase of rapid growth or feeling stuck, it's all part of the journey.
What You'll Discover:
The Reality of Business Growth: It's not a highlight reel. We'll explore the ups and downs and the importance of pacing yourself through the different seasons of your business and personal life.
Strategies for Alignment: Learn how to align your business with your role as a mom, wife, and individual with her own needs. We'll share actionable steps to blend your business and personal life.
The Illusion of Control: Planning is crucial, and so is adaptability. Discover how to plan with flexibility and respond to the unexpected with grace and resilience.
Growth vs. Maintenance: Understand the two speeds of business - the high-energy phases of building and leveraging and the equally important periods of consolidation and maintenance.
Why This Matters:
As female entrepreneurs, we often face unique challenges that require us to navigate our businesses differently. This episode is a reminder that it's okay to give yourself grace, to celebrate the small wins, and to understand that the journey is as important as the destination. You're not alone in feeling overwhelmed or off-track; it's all part of building a legacy and a life you love.
👉 Subscribe to The Moxie Movement Podcast: Don't miss an episode of our empowering discussions designed to move you forward both personally and professionally. 👉 Follow Us: Join our vibrant community on Instagram and Facebook. Here, you can dive deeper into our conversations, share your stories, and even submit questions for future episodes. 👉 Stay Connected: We're not just a podcast; we're a movement. By connecting with us, you'll gain access to a supportive network of like-minded women, all on their own unique journeys but united in their pursuit of balance, success, and fulfillment.
Parting Thoughts:
In the world of business, especially as women who wear multiple hats, it's easy to get caught up in the comparison game, measuring our progress against the seemingly flawlessness of others on social media. Remember, for every highlight, there's a struggle that's not shown. Give yourself permission to navigate your path at your own pace, embracing both the challenges and victories along the way.
Until next time, keep stepping into your power, embracing your unique journey, and staying moxie. 🌈✨