Shari Rigby chats with Kim Moeller. Welcome to the Generous Girl Podcast! Welcome to the Generous Girl podcast! In this episode, host Kim sits down with powerhouse actress, director, and author Shari Rigby. Shari shares her inspiring journey from a small town in North Dakota to becoming a leader in faith-based Hollywood—and how she overcame obstacles with faith and determination. You'll hear about her passion for supporting women in the creative arts through her nonprofit, Women in My World, and how she's helping cultivate female leaders behind the scenes. Whether you're looking for encouragement in your creative calling or just love inspiring stories, this episode is packed with wisdom, hope, and practical advice for living generously and fearlessly.
Guests Recommendations:
The Women in My World,
The Impact Foundation
Outline:
(00:03) "Trailblazing Female Director's Journey"
(04:40) Life's Unexpected Pathways
(08:47) "Journey from Struggles to Redemption"
(11:33) "Beginning My Journey in Commercials"
(13:34) "From Crisis to Calling: Hollywood"
(16:52) From Hollywood Acting to Quitting
(22:05) "Creating a Nationwide Women's Network"
(24:57) Empowering Women in Film Industry
(26:50) A Home for Women's Ministry
(29:5) Women's Leadership Crisis
(35:49) "Impact of Choices and Words"
(37:30) Charitable Impact Investing Opportunities
About the Guest: .Shari Rigby grew up in the small town of Cooperstown, North Dakota—a place with just about a thousand people and a single flashing red stoplight. Even as a little girl, Shari was drawn to the magic of movies, frequently finding herself in the town's old downtown theater. She also loved watching TV shows like Policewoman and Beretta with her dad, spending hours captivated by stories on the screen. Looking back, Shari believes that these early experiences were where the Lord first planted the seeds of her passion for film—a passion that would one day shape her journey in the world of entertainment.
Meet the Host: Kim Moeller is a dynamic Charitable Advisor in Philanthropy CAP® based in sunny San Diego. With a passion for faith, generosity, and living a meaningful life, Kim brings her expertise in financial services, business development, and life coaching to every episode of the Generous Girl podcast. Kim has spent years inspiring others as a women's event speaker, teaching leader, and professional life coach. She employs a unique blend of transparency, depth, humor, and real-life stories to inspire personal growth and significance. She is passionate about celebrating generosity in all forms—whether in faith, family, fitness, finance, or friendship—and thrives on helping women take their next step toward a life of purpose. Known for her talent as a connector, Kim loves introducing women to the people, resources, and ideas they need to know, all while sharing her favorite bargain finds and hot tips. When she's not hosting the podcast, Kim enjoys life as a devoted wife, mom to four grown kids and their spouses, and "dog mom" to her sweet yellow lab, Rey. She finds joy in long beach walks, meaningful conversations, and cheering others on in their journeys of faith and generosity. Join Kim on Generous Girl as she celebrates stories of impact, inspires a spirit of giving, and reminds us all of the incredible power of generosity.
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