She's Got Moxie

Danone Simpson – Celebrating 20 Years! From Hollywood to Insurance

Today, my guest Danone Simpson is celebrating two decades in business as the Founder and CEO of Montage Insurance. Her leadership and innovation have earned multiple accolades, including the Mentor Leadership Award from the San Fernando Valley Business Journal in 2021, recognition as one of the Most Influential Insurance Brokers in LA Business Journal in 2019, and CEO of the Year from the San Fernando Valley Business Journal in 2018. Her company was named one of the Best Places to Work by the L.A. Business Journal from 2015 to 2022 and in 2024 was honored as the Best Place to Work in their category. In this episode, Danone and I talk about how she went from acting in a blockbuster TV show to building Montage Insurance, the importance of not just keeping an eye on, but falling in love with your numbers, the golden thread of “destiny” and how to build a winning team that loves showing every day ready to help you achieve your vision. “Whatever is for you will find you.” - Danone Simpson. Learn more about this episode of She’s Got Moxie at findingjoyeveryday.com/193 [https://findingjoyeveryday.com/193]

Nicole Altstatt - Finding Joy in a Good Night’s Sleep

Join my discussion today with nurse practitioner Nicole Alstatt as she shares ways to keep ourselves focused and productive using sleep as a foundation for success. Nicole shares WHY sleep is so important and is key for the “magic” to happen in our lives. magic to happen so in this episode, we talk about all the things a good night of sleep can cure. Nicole also shares common sleep disorders and clues on how to determine if lying awake counting sheep might be the one thing that’s holding you back from your joy! How do we optimize our sleep hygiene and set good pre-sleep routines? Nicole shares all! "Sleep affects absolutely everything: both physical and mental health, it promotes physical restoration and muscle recovery...sleep also strengthens the immune system." - Nicole Alstatt. Learn more about this episode of She’s Got Moxie at findingjoyeveryday.com/192 [https://findingjoyeveryday.com/192]

Chris Atley – The Key to Better Decision Making

Chris Atley explains her career path as a coach for female coaches, how to know if you should be a coach, and how to make better decisions. “The hardest part of making a decision is being afraid of making a wrong decision.” - Chris Atley. Learn more about this episode of She’s Got Moxie at findingjoyeveryday.com/191 [https://findingjoyeveryday.com/191]

Maddy Dychtwald - Ageless Aging for Women 50+

Today's guest Maddy Dychtwald, author of “Ageless Aging: A Woman’s Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspan and Lifespan had me at “HELLO.”  With a family history of Alzheimer's Disease, Maddy took an early interest in her health and used what she learned to create a one-stop resource for women who want to live better and longer. In this episode, we talk about the holistic bouquet of ingredients she uses to combat the effects of women and aging. Maddy shares that genetics is not a death sentence and we have much more control over our health than the DNA our parents passed down to us (Welcome the 80/20 Rule!)  We also talk about the importance of community and connection. If you are a woman in the most glorious phase of life (50+), you don’t want to miss one moment of this episode chock-full of Ageless Aging GEMS!  Listen to this episode to learn how women can learn to live better longer. "Joy is such an important part of this holistic recipe for health and wellbeing." - Maddy Dychtwald. Learn more about this episode of She’s Got Moxie at findingjoyeveryday.com/190 [https://findingjoyeveryday.com/190]

Why ALIGNMENT is Key to Every Woman’s BRAND

This is a different kind of interview: I am the guest interviewed by Kimberly DeShields-Spencer, a four-time CEO, best-selling author, philanthropist, podcast host, and marketing and branding consultant. Listen to this episode to learn how to open up new pathways of positivity and creativity and how alignment can make you a magnet for business. "This is where we need to get quiet so we can hear the soul." - Joy Chudacoff. Learn more about this episode of She’s Got Moxie at findingjoyeveryday.com/189 [https://findingjoyeveryday.com/189]