Ambition Without Compromise

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  91 | Designing a Slow-Season Sabbatical, Exactly How I Did It 29.07.2026 42min

  ⚡️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 fear of losing money, momentum, reputation, or progress. She explains why pausing does not hav...
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  90 | Pause by Design: A Month Off At 30% Capacity 15.07.2026 41min

  ⚡️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 discusses how this summer has become a season of slowing down and creating space to reassess wh...
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  89 | You Can't Outwork Your Way Into Safety 01.07.2026 20min

  ⚡️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 to control the uncontrollable. Through deeply personal stories, Monique reflects on the hidden co...
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  88 | Ambition That Has Put Your Body On The Line [Live with Dr. Kemi Doll] 17.06.2026 49min

  ⚡️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: it tells the truth in plain language, with warmth, and without talking down to you. In this episode...
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  87 | Career Visibility, Vulnerability And Community [Friday Night IG Live] 03.06.2026 57min

  ⚡️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 feels terrifying when your whole professional identity has been built around what you can endure, a...
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  86 | [Rewind] Do What You Are Called To Do 20.05.2026 34min

  ⚡️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 episode reminded me of what actually happens when you stop ignoring your gut and pursue the work y...
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  85 | [Rewind] Unpacking Uncertainty And Taking Risks 06.05.2026 39min

  ⚡️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 things seem chaotic. Join in to discover how to change your perspective on risk and make progre...
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  84 | Resourcing Your Nervous System - How I Choose What To Outsource 22.04.2026 29min

  ⚡️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 betting on yourself. Listen in for some real-world steps to help you plan for what is next and...
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  83 | ​​The Courage to Charge After Leaving Corporate 08.04.2026 26min

  ⚡️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 that actually matters, like setting your prices, knowing what your work is worth, and how to deal...
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  82 | If You Feel Like You’re Falling Short Everywhere, Listen to This 25.03.2026 15min

  ⚡️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, or career. This candid discussion highlights a common theme: the burden of perfectionism and the un...
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  81 | The Myth of Your Former Self 11.03.2026 26min

  ⚡️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 stepping back from her career to raise her child, Monique highlights the challenges of balancing moth...
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  80 | Community Is About Precision, Not Proximity 25.02.2026 39min

  ⚡️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 belong.” She explores why so many women leave group programs, masterminds, and memberships feeling...
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  79 | You Can’t Create From Exhaustion 11.02.2026 25min

  ⚡️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 moment you finally have time to work on it. Not because you’re lazy. Not because you don’t want i...
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  78 | Am I Enough? Releasing the Habit of Counting Yourself Out In Your Career Growth 28.01.2026 36min

  ⚡️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 that often surface when visibility increases, such as What if it flops? What if people judge me? ...
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  77 | Dreaming, Being, and Becoming: Why High-Achieving Women Struggle to Sit With the Dream 14.01.2026 43min

  ⚡️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, and why making space for self-reflection and imaginative play is such a powerful (and nec...
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  76 | A Hard Reset on Money, Consumption, and Self-Trust [Dashboard Diaries] 31.12.2025 18min

  ⚡️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 reminder that financial wellness isn’t meant to be done alone. When we name what’s true, shar...
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  75 | You Can’t Do Big Things in Shallow Waters [Dashboard Diaries] 17.12.2025 42min

  ⚡️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 transformation. Her message serves as a reminder that change is possible, and with the right support, women ...
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  74 | [Rewind] The Right Time Is Not Coming 03.12.2025 29min

  ⚡️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, sharing powerful insights on how we often cling to familiar paths, fearing the unknown, and how this c...
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  73 [Rewind] Being "Worthy" Of The Pivot 19.11.2025 42min

  ⚡️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 validations to embracing your internal power, urging you to ask yourself: Who do I need to be to ma...
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  72 | Adhering To Your Dreams: The Secret to Doing What You Say You Want 05.11.2025 46min

  ⚡️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 to self-care and ambition. Join in to explore the systemic influences at play and discover four...