Happy Holidays Nancy! It's been a great year serving and working with you! Look forward to 2026!

I’m honored to share this week’s conversation with Brenda Joy Lloyd-Jones, Ph.D., lovingly known as Dr. Brenda Joy—a Human Relations professor, leader, mother, and the visionary founder behind The Mothers Group, Inc.

What started 36 years ago as a small circle of moms seeking connection has blossomed into a multigenerational community rooted in belonging, education, and joy.

For Tulsa area friends, please make plan to attend the Santa Community Project on Saturday, December 6 from 9:00am - 12:00pm (noon) at the OU-Tulsa Learning Center, Founder's Hall, 4502 E. 41st Street in Tulsa.

In this episode, Dr. Brenda Joy shares:
✨ How her move to Tulsa inspired her to create the village she longed for
✨ The heart and history behind The Mothers Group, Inc.
✨ What has sustained the group for over three decades
✨ Stories of friendship, family milestones, and the power of showing up
✨ Details about The Santa Community Project, a beloved annual tradition bringing families together with Santa, Mrs. Claus, local youth performers, and the gift of literacy
✨ Her top three intentional practices for staying balanced, healthy, and joy-filled during the holidays

Her message is powerful:
Community doesn’t just happen—it’s something we build together.

If you’re craving connection, inspired by stories of leadership, or simply love seeing what happens when women unite with purpose, this conversation will fill your heart.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform or at NancyMoore.co.

Learn more about The Mothers Group at TheMothersGroup.org.

Honoring Roots, Healing Hearts: A Conversation with Heather Gibson of Big Hearted Breeders

In this heartfelt episode of the Sharing Passion & Purpose Podcast, I’m thrilled to introduce you to someone truly special—Heather Gibson, founder of Big Hearted Breeders, a family-centered program dedicated to raising the healthiest emotional support animals, therapy dogs, and service dogs possible.

Heather’s story began long before she bred her first animal. She and her husband spent more than a decade as foster parents and ultimately adopted four of their children from foster care. Throughout their journey, one truth continually surfaced: children naturally seek comfort, connection, and healing through animals. At the same time, her husband’s work toward his PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy deepened their understanding of the emotional support an animal can provide.

Their search for a therapeutic pet originally led them to a rare cat breed they couldn’t find locally. After finally locating three kittens, their family fell in love—and eventually welcomed a female they could responsibly breed to help other families like theirs.

But everything changed with one simple conversation. A college student who received one of their cats experienced a remarkable emotional shift. When Heather shared the update with her own college-age daughter, she casually replied, “Mom, I’m not a cat person—I’m a dog person.”

That moment sparked a new chapter.

Heather dove into researching the very best emotional-support and service-oriented dog breeds, which ultimately led her straight to the Mini Golden Retriever—a breed known for its temperament, intelligence, and unmatched capacity for connection.

Today, Heather and her family honor their roots by helping people—especially children, young adults, and families navigating emotional challenges—find trusted, healthy, purpose-bred companions that truly make a difference.

This episode is full of heart, intention, and purpose. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to raise service-minded animals with extraordinary emotional intelligence—or you simply love a story about passion leading to purpose—you won’t want to miss this conversation.

You can find Heather online: BigHeartedBreeders.com

Sweet out come of a hard journey to having kids.

Get ready for an inspiring and faith-filled conversation! In this episode, I’m joined by Angie Ambrosetti—entrepreneur, breakthrough coach, podcast host, mother of seven, and one of the incredible speakers featured in The Finish Line Summit.

As a teen mom, Angie is passionate about helping women heal from the past and step boldly into their God-given purpose. She’s the host of The Angie Ambrosetti Show: Let Her Out to Play!, a podcast dedicated to real talk, faith, and freedom. Through her work, Angie empowers women—especially those in midlife—to live bold, free, and fully alive.

In our conversation, Angie shares how faith and freedom intersect with purpose, the importance of play and authenticity, and how women can release what’s been holding them back to step into their next chapter with courage and joy.

If you're not already registered for The Finish Line Summit, it's free! Visit: TheFinishLineSummit.com and Join us on Monday, November 11 and Tuesday, November 12 10:00am - 1:00 CST

You can find Angie on Instagram: @angieambrosetti and angie-lifecoach.com.

So settle in—this episode will encourage you to embrace who you are and let your purpose shine.

This week on the Sharing Passion & Purpose Podcast, Nancy is joined by Deana Ransdell, Founder of Strengthled Consulting & Coaching. Deana is a leadership and performance coach who helps professionals maximize their potential and lead with confidence, clarity, and authenticity.

Through her work, Deana empowers executives and sales professionals to transform their presence using a powerful combination of Emotional Intelligence (EQ-i 2.0) and CliftonStrengths coaching. She calls it The Integration Advantage — because true growth happens at the intersection of what drives you (your strengths) and how you connect (your EQ).

In our conversation, we explore:
✨ Why understanding yourself is the foundation of success
✨ How Emotional Intelligence impacts performance and relationships
✨ Her upcoming Sales EQ Intensive Cohort — a 5-session, high-impact program designed for people ready to elevate results in 2026 and beyond

If you’re ready to lead with more confidence, build stronger connections, and thrive without burnout — this episode is for you.

🎧 Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform or listen directly at NancyMoore.co

What happens when you quiet the noise, listen to the calling on your heart, and take a leap of faith—even when the path is uncertain?

This week, I’m honored to welcome Steffanie Bonner of Steffanie Bonner Consulting, a woman who boldly stepped into her purpose after years of impactful work in the nonprofit world. Steffanie has helped raise millions of dollars for nonprofit organizations, creating lasting change and meaningful impact in the communities they serve. But her story didn’t stop there.

In this conversation, Steffanie shares how she:

• Took a leap of faith to open her own consulting business
• Transitioned from nonprofit leadership into entrepreneurship with courage and clarity
• Learned to trust her gifts, experience, and calling
• Continues to create impact by pouring into others with heart and purpose

Her journey is a beautiful reminder that purpose often calls us into something bigger than comfort… and that courage is the bridge to possibility.

Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or directly at https://nancymoore.co/podcast

And find Steffanie online: http://steffaniebonner.com.

About Steffanie:

Steffanie D Bonner, CFRE® is a nonprofit consultant for organizations looking for guidance in the areas of fundraising, capital campaigns and organizational development. She began her consulting career in January 2024. Prior to launching her own consulting business, she served as the executive director of a foundation she helped establish at TTCU Federal Credit Union. Prior to that role she served as the Vice President of Resource Development at the Tulsa Regional Chamber, to guide and execute the Chamber’s comprehensive development plan, build overall strategy and manage the organization’s investment relationships. She has more than 25 years of experiencein development and fundraising.

Bonner is a Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE®) and was awarded the Outstanding Fundraising Professional Award, by the AFP-Eastern OK Chapter, in 2019. She served as Past President of AFP as well as a board member for four non-profit boards during her career.

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Welcome, Friends! In this episode, Nancy hosts a live podcast visit with best-selling author, professor and speaker, Dr. Meg Myers Morgan about her third book, The Inconvenient Unraveling of Gemma Sinclair.

During this visit they will discuss why she decided to make the leap from nonfiction to fiction and how she weaves the themes of postpartum depression, family trauma and the complex world of motherhood into the storyline.

You'll also hear Meg share her real-life experiences that shaped her novel, how writing became a path to healing, and why women deserve the space to live unapologetically.

And unlike other episodes, you'll hear questions asked from women in the room which is always an engaging part of live podcasts.

You can find out more Meg: HERE.