Finding Love and Self-Acceptance
Why does love feel hard for high-achieving women? Monique de Maio and transformational coach Lynda Williams explore self-acceptance, intuition, and what changes when love is received not achieved.
Why does love feel hard for high-achieving women? Monique de Maio and transformational coach Lynda Williams explore self-acceptance, intuition, and what changes when love is received not achieved.
What if your job actually supported the life you want? Monique talks with remote-work expert Michelle Coulson about building a flexible, fulfilling career, standing out in a competitive market, and creating freedom beyond the 9–5.
In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Jodi Scott-Lyons shares the chapter most founders never talk about the one where everything falls apart. From losing control of the company she built to facing financial collapse and rebuilding from the ground up, this episode is a raw and honest look at resilience in real time. It’s a story of identity, loss, and the courage it takes to begin again.
In this powerful Part 1 episode, Jodi Scott-Lyons reveals how she turned a backyard herbal project into four purpose-driven wellness brands carried nationwide. From bootstrapping Green Goo with her family to navigating skepticism, scaling with integrity, and rebuilding after a devastating acquisition, Jodi shares raw, inspiring truths about leadership, resilience, and creating companies fueled by passion.
Your company already has a culture, the question is whether you designed it or drifted into it.
In this episode, Brittany Drozd breaks down the root causes leaders avoid, the neuroscience behind culture, and why teams can feel “off” long before leaders notice.
In this episode of Possibilities with Monique de Maio, Monique sits down with Giella Poblocki, founder and CEO of GIELLA Custom Blend Cosmetics, to explore what real beauty looks like—inside and out. They discuss building a business with integrity in an industry built on illusion, why “clean beauty” is really clean business, and how mindset fuels confidence and growth.
Think women’s growth is all about balance and ambition? Think again. Monique de Maio sits down with Kristen Fairback, Executive VP of National Sales at SHE Media for a real conversation about what women don’t (but should) talk about. From breaking taboos to building trusted networks, Kristen shares wisdom on leadership, accountability, and finding fulfillment at every stage of life.
Think business growth is all about the latest strategies and hacks? Think again.
In this episode of Possibilities, Monique sits down with business strategist Tonya Gossage to uncover the real secret to scaling: knowing yourself. From Human Design to the Know-Like-Trust factor, Tonya shows why alignment is more powerful than hustle, why delegation is freedom, and why the best leaders are consistent in character, not just strategy.
Think philanthropy is just for the ultra-wealthy? Think again. In this powerful episode of Possibilities, Monique sits down with Hope Ogletree, Senior Director of Development at Fordham and leader of its Women’s Philanthropy Initiatives, to talk about how women are redefining giving. From financial literacy to giving circles to building communities rooted in trust, this conversation will change the way you see yourself and your impact.
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.


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