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Ambition Without Compromise
Monique R. Shields
73 episodes
10 hours ago
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 key pillars that can help you...
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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 key pillars that can help you...
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Ambition Without Compromise
72 | Adhering To Your Dreams: The Secret to Doing What You Say You Want
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 key pillars that can help you...
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1 week ago
46 minutes

Ambition Without Compromise
71 | ​​You Can’t Outsmart Overwhelm - Leading Differently in Tight Seasons
👉🏾 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 their own responsibilities, but also the expectations of their communities. In this timely episode, Monique addresses the stru...
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3 weeks ago
28 minutes

Ambition Without Compromise
70 | Inside Our Marriage: Navigating Ambition, Money, and Vision Together
Text Monique directly! Share thoughts, feels or feedback! 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 with her husband, she sheds light on the importance of mutual support, communication, and understanding in navigating shared and individual ambitions. Monique candidly discusses foundational elements that must be in place for a successf...
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1 month ago
51 minutes

Ambition Without Compromise
69 | Optimizing Your Life For Confidence
Text Monique directly! Share thoughts, feels or feedback! 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 relatable scenarios from her coaching practice, Monique illustrates how fear and uncertainty can hold us back from pursuing our true potential. She emphasizes the importance of community and support in building confidence, highlighting how ...
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1 month ago
38 minutes

Ambition Without Compromise
68 | ​​Becoming the Kind of Leader These Times Require
Text Monique directly! Share thoughts, feels or feedback! 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 coaching practice and supporting her family. As she confronts feelings of ...
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2 months ago
31 minutes

Ambition Without Compromise
67 | More Than Getting By: How I Resourced Myself and Reclaimed My Career
Text Monique directly! Share thoughts, feels or feedback! 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, and the lessons learned along the way. Tune in to gain insights into th...
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2 months ago
1 hour 11 minutes

Ambition Without Compromise
66 | Why Ambitious Women Are So Lonely — with Danielle Bayard Jackson
Text Monique directly! Share thoughts, feels or feedback! 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 reciprocity and vulnerability, encouraging listeners to embrace their need...
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3 months ago
41 minutes

Ambition Without Compromise
65 | Reimagining Success from the Inside Out: Personal Style, Presence, and Possibility — with Pamela Shepard
Text Monique directly! Share thoughts, feels or feedback! 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, and self-reinvention, especially for Black women in leadership. Tune...
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3 months ago
54 minutes

Ambition Without Compromise
64 | When the World Hurts, Is It OK to Keep Building?
Text Monique directly! Share thoughts, feels or feedback! 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 confusion about her role in the larger scheme of things. Join in as she ...
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4 months ago
31 minutes

Ambition Without Compromise
63 | Healing the Hustle: Finding Freedom in Feminine Wisdom with Dené Logan
Text Monique directly! Share thoughts, feels or feedback! 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 of our professional lives and the yearning for personal fulfil...
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4 months ago
58 minutes

Ambition Without Compromise
62 | Why We're Sabotaging Our Future Selves
Text Monique directly! Share thoughts, feels or feedback! 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 today. Monique challenges the common notion of 'winning tomorrow ...
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5 months ago
29 minutes

Ambition Without Compromise
61 | Unpacking Uncertainty And Taking Risks
Text Monique directly! Share thoughts, feels or feedback! 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 overcoming fear and finding clarity in uncertain times. Join in to dis...
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5 months ago
36 minutes

Ambition Without Compromise
60 | Too Busy to Dream: When the Work That Made You Successful Starts Holding You Back
Text Monique directly! Share thoughts, feels or feedback! 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 your personal ambitions. This isn’t about finding another tactic or...
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6 months ago
30 minutes

Ambition Without Compromise
59 | You Don’t Need More Time — You Need a New Identity
Text Monique directly! Share thoughts, feels or feedback! 👆🏾 TEXT ME for more on CLAIMED™ - Group Coaching Experience For Black Mothers in Leadership Feeling 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 illustrate the challenge of managing multiple identities—mothe...
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6 months ago
42 minutes

Ambition Without Compromise
58 | What Got Me Here: The Real ROI (And Real Costs) Of My Self-Investment Journey
Text Monique directly! Share thoughts, feels or feedback! 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 every self-help book and DIY our way to transformation. You don’t have t...
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6 months ago
44 minutes

Ambition Without Compromise
57 | The Less I Do The More I Get Done: Finding Rest As We Work
Text Monique directly! Share thoughts, feels or feedback! 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 introduces seven actionable steps to help us combat overwhelm and ...
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7 months ago
52 minutes

Ambition Without Compromise
56 | Creating Space For Motherhood As A Leader
Text Monique directly! Share thoughts, feels or feedback! 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 insights and encouragement for those navigating this complex decision. &n...
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7 months ago
35 minutes

Ambition Without Compromise
55 | When You Do The Most But Expect The Least: Letting Go Of Shrinking Yourself
Text Monique directly! Share thoughts, feels or feedback! 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 the societal pressures that lead us to minimize our needs and accomplishmen...
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8 months ago
24 minutes

Ambition Without Compromise
54 | The Giver, The Grinder & The Pleaser: Rethinking Success
Text Monique directly! Share thoughts, feels or feedback! 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 these identities shape our paths—both fueling and restricting us. Tune in to learn how to break f...
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8 months ago
36 minutes

Ambition Without Compromise
53 | The Safety Shift: Trusting Yourself in Times of Transformation
Text Monique directly! Share thoughts, feels or feedback! 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 into the journey of identity evolution and the fears that accompany significant life...
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9 months ago
37 minutes

Ambition Without Compromise
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 key pillars that can help you...