#19 Transform Your Leadership, Network, and Influence One Intentional Step at a Time ft. Katie Kruger
June 10, 2025
In this episode, Monique Schafer welcomes powerhouse executive Katie Kruger for a raw, riveting, and deeply relatable conversation on transformation, grit, and redefining what success looks like. Raised in rural Alaska, dreaming of skyscrapers while hauling firewood and joining an exclusive male workforce in the oil fields, Katie now leads in the C-suite of a…
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September 3, 2026
#53 The Lie: Too Old To Hire. Too Young To Retire. (How To Remember the Value You Bring)
“You are too old to hire and too young to retire.”That’s the line a friend used with Monique that sparked this week’s episode, recorded (as always) from the car. It’s […] ... Read More
August 20, 2026
#52 Emotional Journey of Career Disruption ft. Dr. Evan Fishman
PART 3 OF “NAVIGATING CAREER CHANGES”: This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the messy middle of career transitions, whether you’re contemplating leaving a job or grappling with identity […] ... Read More
August 18, 2026
#51 Leaving Money on the Table: How to Negotiate Your Exit
ft. KL Shaw
In this week’s episode of the Great Life Experiment, Monique interviewsKeri-Lynne (KL) Shaw who shares her journey from corporate CHRO to entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of proactive negotiation, understanding total […] ... Read More
August 13, 2026
#51 Leaving Money on the Table: How to Negotiate Your Exit
ft. KL Shaw
In this week’s episode of the Great Life Experiment, Monique interviewsKeri-Lynne (KL) Shaw who shares her journey from corporate CHRO to entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of proactive negotiation, understanding total […] ... Read More
August 6, 2026
#50 Rewriting the Predetermined: Negotiation & Mindset ft. Jacob Warwick
Many of us move through life believing our future has already been decided—by our upbringing, our circumstances, our career path, or the rules we’ve been taught not to question. But what […] ... Read More
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