#36 Birthday Reflections: Always More to Do Than Time to Do It

October 23, 2025

There will always be more time to do than the time we have to do it.  In this intimate birthday reflection, Monique invites you into the truth most high-achievers avoid: There will always be more ideas, more ambition, more responsibility than there will ever be time. And strangely, accepting that might be the most liberating…

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October 8, 2026

#54 Big Time Off: Power of Sabbaticals Planned or Not | DJ DiDonna

DJ DiDonna defines a sabbatical as “intentional extended leave from your job.” DJ is a Harvard Business School senior lecturer and the author of Big Time Off: The Transformative Power […] ... Read More

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

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