Ambition Without Compromise
Ambition Without Compromise is a podcast for women of color, especially Black mothers, who want to redefine success on their own terms. Hosted by executive coach Monique R. Shields, it explores balancing ambition with personal well-being, avoiding burnout, and building supportive communities. Through honest conversations and stories, listeners gain tools for sustainable work-life integration and mental health. The show aims to help women thrive in their careers and personal lives without compromise.
Episodes
97 | When You Can’t Hear Yourself Anymore: Navigating the Noise
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!In this episode, Monique explores what happens when constant noise, content, and urgency make it harder to hear yourself clearly.After a conversation with a client who intentionally pulled back from podcasts and social media, Monique starts looking at her own relationship with noise, information, and the pressure to keep consuming. She names how easy it is to mistake c
96 | When the Safe Path No Longer Feels Like Freedom [Dashboard Diaries]
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!In this Dashboard Diaries episode, Monique reflects on wellness, and the kind of path that only becomes visible once you start naming what you really want. She shares how turning 43 has shifted the way she thinks about movement, energy, and what actually fits her life right now. From there, Monique moves into a coaching conversation that stayed with her: a woman who ha
95 | Learning To Be Held
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!After recent midpoint conversations with clients in her group coaching program, CLAIMED, Monique noticed a common thread: many women deeply want community, but still hesitate when it is time to post, reach out, ask for help, or let others know what they need.That hesitation is something Monique recognizes in herself. She shares how it surfaced after her grandmother’s p
94 | Visibility: Your Strengths Are The Strategy [Dashboard Diaries]
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!In this Dashboard Diaries episode, Monique talks about visibility and the false rules that make being seen feel harder than it has to be.While waiting in the car for her daughter at gymnastics, Monique shares a coaching conversation with a client who is stepping away from a full-time role and building something of her own. Her client wants growth, revenue, harmony, and
93 | The Opportunity Was Never the Gift
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!In this episode, Monique shares a client story about an exciting opportunity that almost became real, then slipped away.Her client had already begun rearranging her life around the possibility. She was making plans, preparing her family, and feeling a kind of joy she had not felt in a long time. When the opportunity went to someone else, the disappointment was heavier
92 | What "Making It" Doesn't Fix
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!In this episode, Monique thinks through what it means to live, work, and lead in a time when the middle feels like it is disappearing.After reading an email titled “The Death of the Middle,” Monique reflects on her own questions around class, wealth, ambition, success, and what it means to want enough without chasing fame or extreme fortune. She talks honestly about th
91 | Designing a Slow-Season Sabbatical, Exactly How I Did It
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!This week, Monique walks us through how she designed her July slowdown and worked at 30% capacity on purpose.She shares why the pause was not about burnout, vacation, or checking out. It was about making room to think, create, rest, play, and reset before life and work became too full again.Monique also talks about the fears that can come up around rest, including the
90 | Pause by Design: A Month Off At 30% Capacity
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!What happens when you stop pushing through and give yourself permission to pause, reflect, and reset?Reflecting on her recent journey, Monique shares how easy it is to take for granted the practices that support her mental well-being amid the daily demands of motherhood, work, and personal commitments. After recognizing her own tendency to hold tightly to control, she
89 | You Can't Outwork Your Way Into Safety
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!This week, Monique shares one of her most personal episodes yet, offering an honest look at a season marked by anxiety, overwhelm, and the constant pressure to protect the people she loves. As worries about emergencies, business growth, social media, and motherhood began pulling her in every direction, she realized she had been sacrificing her own peace in an attempt t
88 | Ambition That Has Put Your Body On The Line [Live with Dr. Kemi Doll]
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!This week, Monique sits down with Dr. Kemi Doll, a gynecologic oncologist, surgeon, and debut author, for a conversation that is equal parts education, confession, and wake-up call.Dr. Doll's new book, A Terrible Strength: The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb and Your Survival Guide to Healing (Penguin Random House, May 2026), does what most medical books never do:
87 | Career Visibility, Vulnerability And Community [Friday Night IG Live]
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!When a message about choosing your wholeness reaches 100,000 people, you stop and ask, why does this land so hard? Monique did exactly that, and this episode is her thinking out loud about what she found.She gets real about why so many high-capacity women are stuck waiting for an environment to change before they give themselves permission to shift, why visibility feel
86 | [Rewind] Do What You Are Called To Do
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!Today’s episode is about finding real momentum. Recently, a few of my past clients reached out to share the incredible wins they are celebrating. It honestly blows me away to see the real-world impact of our work together, and I know their stories will hit home for you.Like a lot of women, I used to play small. But reading those messages right before recording this epi
85 | [Rewind] Unpacking Uncertainty And Taking Risks
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!In this encore episode, Monique tackles the complex relationship between risk and ambition, especially for women of color. Through personal stories, she explores the emotions that come with pursuing dreams and why it’s important to acknowledge and work through those feelings. She also shares how self-awareness and creativity can help you face fear and find clarity when
84 | Resourcing Your Nervous System - How I Choose What To Outsource
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!In this episode, Monique talks directly to women of color about how to stop just getting by and start actually moving forward. When everything feels messy and unpredictable, it is hard to find the headspace to think about growth. Monique gets real about why you need to know where you stand in your own healing and how to handle the nerves that pop up when you start bett
83 | The Courage to Charge After Leaving Corporate
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!Starting a business is often sold as an exciting path to success. But for many women of color, the reality of entrepreneurship is usually a lot messier.This week, Monique gets real about the unglamorous side of building a multi six-figure business and shares the personal experiences that helped her handle the hard parts of the journey. She also talks about the stuff th
82 | If You Feel Like You’re Falling Short Everywhere, Listen to This
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!Ladies, it's time to embrace our mess! Because our mess has the most to offer us.In our latest episode, Monique shares her transformative experience with a group of women who bravely confronted their struggles and emotions. Each woman, while successful in her own right, expressed feelings of falling short in various aspects of life—be it motherhood, relationships,
81 | The Myth of Your Former Self
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!In this episode, Monique examines the struggle many women face when longing to reconnect with a former version of themselves. She addresses the common longing of wanting to "get back" to who they used to be, exploring the nuances of this desire in the context of new life chapters. Through an insightful coaching conversation with a woman who feels lost after s
80 | Community Is About Precision, Not Proximity
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!In today’s fast-paced world, the conversation about community matters more than ever, especially in a time when isolation is one of the biggest challenges many women are facing. In this episode, Monique breaks down the huge difference between simply being in a room with people and being in a space where someone can truly say, “I’m in the right place. This is where I be
79 | You Can’t Create From Exhaustion
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!If you’ve been telling yourself you’re “just not disciplined enough,” this episode is your permission slip to stop weaponizing that story.Because the truth is you’re trying to create from a body that’s depleted.In this episode, Monique names what so many high-achieving women experience: you can hold a crystal-clear creative vision for years… and still shut down the mom
78 | Am I Enough? Releasing the Habit of Counting Yourself Out In Your Career Growth
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!In this episode, Monique explores a moment so many high-achieving women experience. That moment an opportunity appears and you quietly start building a case for why you shouldn’t take it.Using the launch of her new YouTube channel as a real-time example, Monique shares what it looks like to move forward without waiting to feel “ready.” She unpacks the familiar fears th
77 | Dreaming, Being, and Becoming: Why High-Achieving Women Struggle to Sit With the Dream
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!In this day and age when there are a lot of things that want to stifle our dreams and stifle our energy and our creativity about what it is that we can build or do or how we can exist in the world, we need support with dreaming. In this episode, Monique shares what came up during a recent dream session she led with her clients,
76 | A Hard Reset on Money, Consumption, and Self-Trust [Dashboard Diaries]
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!In this introspective episode, Monique shares her self-discovery journey and what it’s taught her about shifting her relationship with money and consumption.You’ll hear how she’s approaching better money management through a low-buy challenge, plus the real lessons she’s carrying forward from past accountability efforts in other parts of her life.This conversation is a
75 | You Can’t Do Big Things in Shallow Waters [Dashboard Diaries]
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!In today's fast-paced world, women often find themselves at a crossroads, grappling with their professional identities and the desire for personal growth. In this candid conversation, Monique discusses the societal pressures that often keep women tethered to outdated identities and the necessity of forging authentic connections that foster growth and transformatio
74 | [Rewind] The Right Time Is Not Coming
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!This week on Ambition Without Compromise, we’re revisiting a pivotal episode that resonates deeply with our ongoing theme of embracing change. Join Monique as she tackles the elusive concept of the "right time" and how it often keeps us stuck in a cycle of waiting for the perfect moment to pursue our dreams. She dives straight into the heart of the matter, sh
73 [Rewind] Being "Worthy" Of The Pivot
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!We’re bringing back this powerful conversation as a replay because the message is still exactly what you need to hear if you’re feeling called to something more in your career or business. Join Monique as she dives into the art of self-persuasion and the importance of recognizing your inherent worthiness. She challenges you to shift your mindset from external validatio
72 | Adhering To Your Dreams: The Secret to Doing What You Say You Want
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands of life and struggling to prioritize your well-being? This struggle is not unique; countless high achieving women share similar experiences of knowing what they should do for their health and happiness, but finding it difficult to take action.In our latest episode, Monique offers insights that can help transform your approach
71 | You Can’t Outsmart Overwhelm - Leading Differently in Tight Seasons
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!👉🏾 Interested in learning more about Monique's group coaching experience CLAIMED? Click this link to join the interest list and we will email you the details ASAP.Are you feeling overwhelmed and underwhelmed at the same time? You're not alone! This paradox can be particularly pronounced for women and people of color, who often carry the weight of not just th
70 | Inside Our Marriage: Navigating Ambition, Money, and Vision Together
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!👉🏾 Interested in learning more about Monique's group coaching experience CLAIMED? Click this link to join the interest list and we will email you the details ASAP.How do you balance ambition with your partner?In our latest episode, Monique explores the delicate balance of managing personal and shared goals within a relationship. Drawing from her own experiences w
69 | Optimizing Your Life For Confidence
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!👉🏾 Interested in learning more about Monique's group coaching experience CLAIMED? Click this link to join the interest list and we will email you the details ASAP.This week's episode is all about confidence! After months of reflection, Monique shares her insights on why we must prioritize optimizing for confidence in a world that often undermines it.Through r
68 | Becoming the Kind of Leader These Times Require
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!In this deeply personal episode, Monique opens up about her recent struggles with visibility, purpose, and the weight of societal turmoil. After a series of engaging guest interviews, she reflects on her own journey, feeling speechless and overwhelmed by the state of the world. Monique shares her experiences of grappling with inner turmoil while maintaining her coachin
67 | More Than Getting By: How I Resourced Myself and Reclaimed My Career
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!In this week's episode, join Monique as she shares her inspiring journey from side hustler to executive coach. Monique takes us on a journey through her recent conversation with Nicaila Matthews Okome on the Side Hustle Pro podcast. Together, they dive into Monique's career trajectory, from her time at Spelman College to her evolution as an executive coach,
66 | Why Ambitious Women Are So Lonely — with Danielle Bayard Jackson
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!In this week's episode, Monique welcomes Danielle Bayard Jackson, a relational health educator, to discuss the complexities of female friendships, particularly for ambitious women of color. Throughout the conversation, they unpack the three affinities that strengthen female friendships: symmetry, support, and secrecy. Danielle emphasizes the importance of reciproc
65 | Reimagining Success from the Inside Out: Personal Style, Presence, and Possibility — with Pamela Shepard
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!How do you dress for the life and legacy you actually want?In this powerful and personal episode, Monique is joined by costume designer, educator, and style visionary Pamela Shepherd, as they unpack what it really means to show up in your full presence. From dressing bodies to shaping identities, Pamela reveals how style becomes a strategy for visibility, authority, an
64 | When the World Hurts, Is It OK to Keep Building?
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!Reflecting on her time at the ROI Millionaire Summit, Monique shares the profound inspiration she gained from connecting with like-minded individuals dedicated to closing the wealth gap for marginalized communities. As she transitions from the empowering atmosphere of the summit back to the harsh realities of the world, Monique grapples with feelings of guilt and confu
63 | Healing the Hustle: Finding Freedom in Feminine Wisdom with Dené Logan
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!Tune in as Dené Logan joins Monique to explore the dynamics of feminine and masculine energy and how they impact our relationships and personal growth. They explore how these dynamics shape our identities, relationships, and ambitions in a world that often demands we suppress our true selves. As high-achieving women, we often find ourselves caught between the demands o
62 | Why We're Sabotaging Our Future Selves
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!What if the key to unlocking your future self lies in how you treat her today? In this inspiring episode, Monique introduces the transformative concept of embodying your future self right now. Drawing from a powerful talk by Hal Hirschfeld, she explores the importance of developing a relationship with your future self and how this connection can guide your actions toda
61 | Unpacking Uncertainty And Taking Risks
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!In this week's episode, Monique tackles the complex relationship between risk and ambition, especially for women of color. Through compelling stories she illustrates the emotional turmoil that can accompany the pursuit of dreams and the importance of acknowledging and processing those feelings. She also emphasizes the power of self-awareness and creativity in over
60 | Too Busy to Dream: When the Work That Made You Successful Starts Holding You Back
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!What if the version of leadership that got you here is the very thing keeping you stuck? It’s time to grow and expand—not so you can carry more, but so you can finally live out your dream without the weight that’s been holding you back.Join Monique as she speaks directly to high-achieving women like you—navigating the tension between your professional obligations and y
59 | You Don’t Need More Time — You Need a New Identity
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!👆🏾 TEXT ME for more on CLAIMED™ - Group Coaching Experience For Black Mothers in LeadershipFeeling overwhelmed by your ambitions? It's time for a mindset shift! Join Monique as she dives into the struggles many ambitious women face as they juggle multiple responsibilities and aspirations. She explores the metaphor of spinning plates and overflowing buckets to ill
58 | What Got Me Here: The Real ROI (And Real Costs) Of My Self-Investment Journey
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!In this deeply personal episode, Monique shares the behind-the-scenes story of her biggest self-investments—from surprise trips and $15K coaching programs to community spaces that changed everything. She walks us through the fears, mindset shifts, and identity upgrades that come with choosing yourself.As busy ambitious women, we don't have time to piece together e
57 | The Less I Do The More I Get Done: Finding Rest As We Work
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!Are you feeling overwhelmed and overworked? In our latest episode, Monique explores the transformative power of rest and how it can revolutionize your productivity.Drawing inspiration from a recent gathering of high-achieving Black women, she addresses the overwhelming exhaustion that often accompanies leadership roles, motherhood, and societal pressures. Monique also
56 | Creating Space For Motherhood As A Leader
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!Motherhood is a transformative journey that ambitious women in leadership find themselves contemplating. For many, the thought of becoming a mother can evoke feelings of fear and uncertainty. How will this new role affect my professional impact? Will I lose my sense of self? These are common concerns, and in this episode, Monique addresses them head-on, offering insigh
55 | When You Do The Most But Expect The Least: Letting Go Of Shrinking Yourself
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!This week's episode dives into self-love and transformation! Join Monique as she discusses the importance of recognizing your worth and embracing your true self. Inspired by a profound coaching conversation with a client, she explores the concept of being "low maintenance" and its detrimental effects on women, particularly women of color. Monique unpacks
54 | The Giver, The Grinder & The Pleaser: Rethinking Success
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!Is the pursuit of success weighing you down? In this episode, Monique uncovers how ambition can sometimes come at the cost of our deepest dreams.Listen in as she shares compelling stories of women balancing leadership, motherhood, and personal fulfillment. Through the lens of the 'Giver,' the 'Grinder,' and the 'Pleaser,' she reveals how t
53 | The Safety Shift: Trusting Yourself in Times of Transformation
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!In today's fast-paced world, the pressure to conform to a certain image of success can be overwhelming. Many of us are familiar with the archetype of the "4am CEO," a figure that embodies relentless ambition and productivity. But what happens when this pursuit of success starts to overshadow our true selves? In this week's episode, Monique dives int
52 | Making The Scary Identity Leap
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!Are you standing at the edge of a new chapter, feeling the pull of transformation, yet held back by invisible barriers? Join Monique as she uncovers the secrets to navigating identity shifts and breaking free from the self-doubt that keeps us stuck. Explore the thought-provoking questions that often paralyze progress, like 'Am I truly capable?' and 'Is t
51 | Monique's 2024 Reflections: Money, Motherhood & Mental Health + What's Next!
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!In this episode, Monique shares her personal process for annual reflection, offering insights into how she evaluates the past year and sets intentions for the year ahead with clarity and purpose. Tune in to discover how embracing feminine energy and becoming more emotionally available can transform your approach to goal setting and personal growth. As you listen to thi
50 | Top 5 Episodes Since Launching AWC
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!Welcome 2025 with us as we celebrate our 50th podcast episode! 🎉Join Monique as she reflects on the top five episodes—ranked by downloads and impact—exploring themes like embracing change, prioritizing well-being, and balancing humanity with wealth. Monique also shares exciting news about her upcoming speaking engagement at Rachel Rogers' ROI Millionaire Summit, a
49 | Whose Permission Are You Seeking?
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!Have you ever felt the pull to close one chapter of your life and start a new one, only to be held back by an invisible ball and chain? This episode tackles the heart of that struggle, exploring how we can make meaningful shifts in how we work, live, and perceive ourselves. Join Monique on this live broadcast episode as she discusses how to break free from old identiti
48 | Learning How To Choose Instead Of Saying Yes To Everything
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!In a world where success is often defined by external benchmarks and societal expectations, Monique invites us to pause and reflect on the art of intentional living. Tune in as Monique shares her personal framework, "Nature, Nurture, Navigate," guiding us to understand our inherent strengths and make choices that resonate with our true self. Press play now to
47 | When Ambition Meets Stillness: Finding Strength in Slowing Down
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!Are you feeling ungrounded or disconnected from your true self? Our latest episode takes you on a transformative journey of self-discovery through therapy, journaling, and meditation. Join Monique as she takes us on an unscripted journey, sharing raw and real insights fresh from a therapy session, where the realization dawned that the key to feeling grounded lies in em
46 | Balancing Success and Personal Legacy with Former Blavity.org ED Tamyra Gordon
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!Join Monique for an enlightening conversation with Tamyra Gordon as she shares her journey of intentional living, homeschooling and legacy building.Tamyra, also known as Tammy, is a public historian whose work serves as a powerful reclamation of Black history, identity, and legacy. With over 18 years of experience in education, historic preservation, workforce developm
45 | How To Actually Prioritize Rest: What I've Learned To Do
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!This episode is a delightful reflection on Monique's recent family trip to Australia and the valuable lessons she learned about balancing ambition with rest. Monique takes us through her journey of stepping away from her solopreneur business to embrace a much-needed break, all while maintaining the essence of her work and personal life. She shares insights on how
44 | Submitting To Hard Changes In A New Season
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!Are you navigating a season of change? This episode is here to provide inspiration and guidance.Join in as Monique revisits a transformative period in her life, reflecting on a throwback episode from her earlier audio newsletter series, "Letters from Monique." She shares insights from her journey of allowing herself to be changed, especially during significan
43 | Rebooting Social Media Boundaries As A Business Owner: What I Had To Do
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!In this episode, Monique takes us on a journey through her relationship with social media. She dives into an ongoing experiment that is reshaping her life, work, and well-being. Instead of waiting until the end of this process, Monique brings you into the messy middle, sharing her live experiences, feelings, and the steps she’s taking to reclaim her time and attention.
42 | Committing To Success That Heals You with Transformational Healer & Coach Marla Teyolia
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!Welcome back, good people! This episode is a special treat as we welcome the inspiring Marla Teyolia, a seasoned transformational coach with over two decades of experience. Marla’s expertise lies in executive presence development, enhancing communication skills, career growth, and team expansion, all while preserving core values and personal authenticity. Her holistic
41 | What to Do When Your Vision Is Changing
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!Have you ever found yourself feeling stuck, even though you've accomplished everything you set out to do? Life is full of subtle shifts and changes that can catch us off guard, leaving us feeling lost or in limbo. As high achievers, we can sometimes be so focused on our goals that we miss the subtle shifts happening around us. In this episode, we’ll explore how to
40 | Are You Asking Too Much Of Your Team?
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!One of the most challenging aspects of this journey of entrepreneurship is people management. As entrepreneurs, we often find ourselves grappling with delegation and feedback, two crucial elements that can make or break our team dynamics and overall business success.In this episode, I’m diving deep into these very topics by exploring the common pitfalls entrepreneurs f
39 | On People Pleasing
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!In this live-recorded episode, we explore the pervasive issue of people-pleasing, its roots, impacts, and the paths to overcoming it. This behavior, often rooted in a desire to be liked and accepted, can have profound impacts on both our personal and professional lives. Join me for personal stories, client experiences, and actionable steps to help you reclaim your voic
38 | Scared To Hire
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!In this special behind-the-scenes episode, I pull back the covers on my personal journey as a CEO and entrepreneur sharing my fears, challenges, and breakthroughs. From hiring hurdles to business growth, I get real and raw about the ups and downs of my five-year journey of building my business and the challenges of making my first full-time hire. If you've ever he
37 | The Power Of Prioritizing Friendship And Connection
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!As a coach, facilitator, and speaker, I have come to realize that our dreams don't always welcome us with open arms. The journey towards our aligned future can often feel lonely and unwelcoming, especially when we are made to feel isolated.Join me as I share personal stories and revelations about overcoming isolation and finding support in our journeys. From a sig
36 | Learning How To Do Nothing
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!In today's fast-paced world, the concept of truly resting and enjoying success often feels elusive. Many of us are caught in a cycle of hyper productivity and achievement, constantly striving for the next milestone without pausing to reflect or recharge. Inspired by a friend's sabbatical and a compelling story from Will Smith's autobiography, I’m examini
35 | The Courage To Pursue Peace With Hillarie Maddox of BlackGirlCountryLiving
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!Are you yearning for a change in your life, especially one that brings you closer to your true self? This episode might just be the nudge you need. In this episode, we unfold the essence of rewilding – a term that transcends its ecological roots to embody a spiritual awakening and connection with the natural world. Hillarie Maddox, a mother, aspiring farmer, community
34 | Perfectionism & The Settled Place We're Seeking
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!Have you ever felt like you're constantly chasing a moment of peace, where everything on your to-do list is checked off, and you can finally relax? This pursuit of the 'settled place' might be more ingrained in your daily life than you realize. There's a way to shift from this endless cycle of striving for perfection to embracing an abundant boss mi
33 | Unpacking Trauma And Achievement with Psychologist Andrea Michel
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!In this episode, we explore the intricate web of trauma, perfectionism and high achievement with Andrea Michel. As a developmental psychologist, trauma-sensitive leadership coach, and former corporate badass, Andrea peels back the layers of what it means to be a high achiever, how our childhood traumas shape our professional lives, and the subtle yet significant distin
32 | The Right Time Is Not Coming
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!Are you waiting for the perfect moment to make a change? In this episode, I am shattering the illusion of the "magical right time" that so many of us are waiting for. The truth is, that moment when you feel entirely ready, when everything is in place, and when you've done enough—it's a myth. It's never coming. The right time is now.Join me as I
31 | When Will It Ever Be Enough?
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!In this episode, I'm tackling a question that is rattling around the corridors of the minds of us highest achievers: "When will it ever be enough?" It's a relentless echo that reverberates in the silence left by our latest triumphs, a whisper that lingers even as we scale the peaks of what I’m calling “Money Mountain” with the weight of the world on
30 | How I Became A Podcaster - 1 Year Anniversary Episode!
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!In today's episode, we celebrate the one-year anniversary of Ambition Without Compromise, a testament to the power of persistence and the beauty of evolution. Join me as I take a reflective journey down memory lane, recounting the origins of this podcast, born from a desire to connect authentically and serve a community of visionary women.From the humble beginning
29 | Betting On My Wellbeing: Sharing My Practices
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!In this heart-to-heart episode, I'm peeling back the curtain on my personal journey of self-investment and well-being. As I navigate the ebbs and flows of life, I've come to realize that to manifest the life I aspire to, I must over-invest in my well-being. Join me as I share the strategies and practices that are guiding me through 2024, from embracing the po
28 | Beneath The Struggle To Ask For Help
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!Often, we tell ourselves that the key to expanding our leadership is merely becoming better at asking for help or refining our delegation skills. But what I've unearthed in my work as a coach to CEOs and leaders is that the challenge goes deeper than tactics and tips. It's not just about optimizing to-do lists or honing delegation strategies; there's a p
27 | Scaling Your Humanity With Your Wealth
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!I've been reflecting on my self-discovery journey, facing challenges and pondering profound questions this season. Recent conversations, especially those delving into my middle school experiences, have revealed personal truths and beliefs related to my sense of belonging.Sharing these experiences isn't just about my journey but aligns with a broader theme obs
26 | When Achievement Is No Longer The Goal
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!Today's episode focuses on a crucial perspective shift for high achievers who have hit all the targets and are now facing brand new questions and a career crossroads.Listen in as we explore the significance of introspection, identifying our true passions, and the value of taking small steps towards aligning with our inner artist on our journey of self-discovery an
25 | Avoiding The Real Work
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!Reflection season is here, and I'm delving into the experiences of the past year, contemplating what truly matters. In today's episode, we uncover the layers of self-discovery and transformation, emphasizing the importance of doing the real work we often avoid.Join me on this deep dive as we concentrate on the four pivotal buckets of meaningful connections an
24 | 7 Gifts Of Coaching For High Powered Women
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!I'm buzzing with excitement after leading an incredible retreat with a group of amazing black woman CEOs. Now, I'm ready to dive into a topic that's been on my mind for a year: coaching. It's a tricky thing to explain because there are a million different types of coaches out there and the term has come to mean a lot of different things.So, in this
23 | Fighting Against Living Your Own Dream
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!Over the past few weeks, I've been actively exploring a concept that's been alive in me, sparked by conversations with others and introspection. I've reached a point where I need to share it publicly and grapple with it out loud. So today we are going to do some wayfinding.Listen in as I explore the fear of success, and the challenge of creating a life t
22 | Wanting Change vs. Being Changed
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!In this episode, I explore the concept of desiring change and the realization that to truly experience change, we must be willing to be changed ourselves. I share insights from coaching conversations and my personal experiences, emphasizing the importance of creating rituals and safe spaces for courageous conversations.Join me on this journey of self-discovery and tran
21 | You Need A New Story
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!Picture yourself playing at a new professional level; the stakes are higher, your scope of responsibility is broader, and the pressure is palpable. It's a unique blend of excitement and nerves, especially for people of color, who are navigating spaces that might not always feel welcoming. This is fear and it can be paralyzing. The conventional response in this sit
20 | Experiencing Peace While Building Big Scary Things
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!In this episode, I explore a powerful and often overlooked aspect of achieving success and finding peace while working hard. Drawing on my own experiences and insights, I highlight the complex dynamics that women, particularly women of color, face in their professional journeys. I challenge the conventional wisdom that peace is primarily linked to self-esteem or confid
19 | Liberated Business Building with Sabia Wade (aka The Black Doula)
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!In this episode, we dive deep into the experiences and wisdom of Sabia Wade, a remarkable Black Queer CEO, Investor, Educator, and Author who's been making waves in the world of birthing and beyond. We reminisce about her childhood and her early concept of "Black luxury." From there, we journey through Sabia's path, from a small business owner to an
18 | Running a Business And Having A Baby
⚡️Click Here To Text Monique!In this episode, I share a profound conversation that I had with my amazing mindset coach, where she dropped a bombshell: "Pregnancy is a trauma." This left me truly shaken and I couldn't help but resonate with this statement deeply. In this first year with my second baby, I had to hold back from screaming in agreement. The truth is, for most of us, pre
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