#24 Returning to Work After a Break – How to Keep Thriving and Not Start All Over

July 17, 2025

You’ve returned to work after a necessary break—maybe it was for your health, family, or just life. But now you’re wondering… why does it feel like you’re starting from scratch? In this episode, Monique offers a grounded, strategic take on what it really looks like to return to work after a career pause and the…

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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

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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