🎙️ Episode Title:
Reclaiming Moxie: How Women Shrink—and How to Stop
🪷 Episode Summary:
In this empowering and insightful episode, Keri sits down with social entrepreneur, educator, and unapologetic change-maker Kristi Hemmer. Together, they explore what it means for women and girls to “shrink”—in classrooms, boardrooms, conversations, and everyday culture—and how to reclaim your voice, space, and inner fire. From redefining the word “sorry” to honoring the power of liminal spaces, this episode offers a vibrant reminder that your moxie isn’t something you outgrow—it’s something you grow into.
👤 About Kristi Hemmer:
Kristi Hemmer is the founder of the Academy for Women’s Empowerment (AWE) and author of Quit Being So Good. A former educator who left her six-figure job to backpack the world, Kristi now teaches unapologetic leadership to women and girls across the globe. Her mission is to disrupt outdated systems of power by helping people reclaim their voice, agency, and moxie.
✨ Topics We Explore:
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The everyday ways girls and women “shrink” (and how to notice it)
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Why saying “sorry” often means something different for women
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The cultural pressure to be “nice” vs. the power of being kind
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How voice inflection, laughter, and body language shape our presence
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What it means to take up space energetically and emotionally
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The freedom (and power) of liminal spaces and identity shifts
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Reframing patriarchy, dismantling myths, and choosing solidarity
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What “moxie” really means—and how to light torches for others
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Creating safe spaces where women gather, lead, and rise
🔗 Links + Resources Mentioned:
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Quit Being So Good by Kristi Hemmer
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Montana Power Camp Info (check availability or join the waitlist)
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Keri’s upcoming TEDx Talk (details coming soon)
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