Self-care isn’t a luxury—it’s a responsibility.
In this episode of Possibilities with Monique de Maio, Katie McDonald, founder of b.nourished, shares her raw story of hitting rock bottom and rebuilding a life rooted in boundaries, nourishment, and unapologetic self-care. From perfectionism and overwhelm to food, guilt, and integrity-based decisions, this conversation is a masterclass for high achievers who want to thrive without burning out.
Plus: Katie is offering 15% off her b.nourished Planner with code MONIQUE15.

Let’s get something straight: no one is going to hand you a seat at the table. You have to know who you are, speak with clarity, and own your damn voice. That’s exactly what this week’s Possibilities episode is about. I sat down with M.H. (Mary Hope) McQuiston, VP and General Manager at Autodesk, board […]

Let’s get one thing straight: strength isn’t about pretending everything’s fine while you’re silently losing it behind the scenes. Strength is crying in the car before soccer practice, showing up anyway, and still managing to coach a killer meeting or cheer from the sidelines. This week on Possibilities with Monique de Maio, I sat down […]

We’ve all said it… “I should write a book.”But most of us never do. Why?Because we’re busy.Because we’re scared.Because deep down, we’re not sure anyone wants to hear what we have to say. Danielle Hutchinson has heard every excuse in the book and has dismantled them all. As a strategic book coach for high-achieving women, […]

Let’s talk about that sinking feeling you get on Sunday night…the one where your stomach tightens, your brain starts spiraling, and the thought of Monday makes you want to cry into your wine glass. Yeah, that. Emily Claire Hughes felt it too. And instead of pushing it down, numbing it out, or blaming herself for […]

Let’s be real: most people hear the word sales and immediately cringe. Cue the sleazy tactics, cheesy scripts, and awkward follow-ups that make your skin crawl. I get it. But after sitting down with Liz Wendling—founder of The Sales Clinic and author of The Heart of Authentic Selling—I’m here to tell you this: sales done […]

You don’t need another vision board. You need a moment of gutsy, unapologetic clarity. And Mary Lou Quinlan? She’s the proof. At the height of her career, CEO of a major ad agency and award-winning marketer, Mary Lou stepped away from “success” as the world defined it. She wanted more. More meaning. More creativity. More […]

Let’s be blunt: loneliness is making us sick—and the real cure probably isn’t in your medicine cabinet. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, chronic loneliness has the same impact on your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Read that again. In a world obsessed with biohacking and productivity, we’ve forgotten one of the most […]

Let’s just start here: how many of us dream of writing novels… and then actually do it? Yeah, exactly. Meet Jacqueline Friedland—lawyer-turned-bestselling-author, mom of four, and proof that yes, you can leave the high-status career and still win. In this week’s episode of Possibilities with Monique de Maio, we dive into Jacqueline’s journey from commercial […]

“Done is better than perfect.” That’s the mantra that changed my life. And if you’re stuck waiting for the perfect moment to start something—whether it’s a health goal, a career move, or a life change—it’s time for a reality check. Because perfection is a lie. And worse? It’s a stalling tactic. In my latest Consider […]