#26 Ask Me Anything: Navigating Transitions, Leading Without Authority, and Change Management
July 31, 2025
What do you do when change is happening and you’re not in charge? In this candid AMA-style conversation, Monique sits down with her husband and long-time tech leader, Ben Schafer to unpack what it means to lead through change, especially when you’re not in a formal leadership role. Monique shares real stories from her own…
All Episodes
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
Let’s Keep This Conversation Going
Thoughtful, grounded content about growth, clarity, and the real moments that shape your life.