Did you know I offer 1:1 coaching for ambitious leaders looking to level up their personal brand, thought leadership, and... more

Being an ambitious corporate leader and professional, I know social media is not a new concept for you, but today... more

Ever wondered how an extra $500 or $5,000 a month could impact your business and life? Forget schemes or hacks,... more

Ever wondered how some people become the go-to experts in their field? Forget the myth that thought leadership requires a... more

Uncover the fundamental concept of a personal brand and why it's vital for your professional success in 2024 and beyond.... more

In this replay episode, Monica revisits a powerful conversation with networking ninja and empowerment enthusiast, Yai Vargas. In this episode,... more

Unleash the power of your personal brand with the YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! podcast sits at the intersection of personal... more

Motivational speaker Jim Rohn says we are the average of the five people we spend the most time with. How often... more

I don't have to tell you that 2020 has been far from perfect. But you've made it this far, through... more

When was the last time you finished a book? You say you want to read more books — but the... more

If you’re an aspiring beginner runner, a sometimes runner, or a wannabe runner that daydreams about running if only you... more

YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! celebrates 3 years! Each episode delivers practical motivation for living, inspiring stories, and useful strategies to... more

If you're on the hunt for your next job, press play right now! With more than 38 million jobless claims, it... more

"Do you think life will go back to normal after the pandemic?" Living in NYC, I get that question -... more

What if I told you there was something you could do right now that would increase your happiness, is good... more

Do you know what really turns me on? It's when I see YOU flexing your creative muscles and trying something... more

What if I told you that the main ingredient, the secret sauce, one of the main contributors to your success,... more

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the United States, but what happens to our anxiety in the... more

Are you craving human connection? How about a bit of distraction from the news? Books have always been a simple and... more

We are in a time of isolation, lockdown, and quarantine, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to stop showing up... more

A quick and handy guide to the most binge-worthy TV shows and movies streaming now and why you should watch... more

Are you one of the millions of people that are working from home? Are you struggling to establish a new... more

Have you ever fallen in love with a podcast? Me too! Each week you wait for your favorite show to... more

The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, but they can take quite a toll on your bank... more

There is never a wrong time to practice a little "thank you." They say the Holidays are the MOST wonderful... more

Can you be likable and successful? Is it important for you to be liked? "Women are stuck in an impossible bind.... more

Sleep is a primary biological need, but 2 out of 3 people are not getting enough sleep. Is that you? ... more

We spend a lot of time on YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! talking about side hustles, bucket list items and achieving... more

Is there a solution to cure loneliness? Loneliness comes in many forms job loss, deployment, divorce, death, illness, or moving... more

Have you ever experienced your life falling apart all at once? Sometimes, life seems to get a bit off track.... more

Why fit in when you were born to stand out? Times have changed. With over 7 billion people in the... more

Are you saying YES to invitations, announcements and event emails?  In today’s world, we are often so busy (or convince... more

Are you comparing your roadmap to someone else? Matt LeBris was just 17 when he began working in the NYC... more

Fresh off the stage from my first TEDx talk, the most-asked question I received was, “What strategy or takeaways can... more

Are you a passionate multitasker with a packed calendar? Endless to-do list? How much are you accomplishing versus doing? Busy... more

On today's episode: 3 big lies you tell yourself Root of those nagging negative thoughts through cognitive reappraisal. Cognitive reappraisal... more

The keys to all of the doors you need opened are in other people’s pockets. But how do you develop... more

"The days are long but the years are short." - Gretchen Rubin Celebrate a special 100th episode of YOU WANNA DO... more

How do you live a YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! multi-passionate lifestyle as a mother (or father)?  On episode 99, busy... more

Every day, our brain makes thousands of decisions, from the clothes we wear, the lunches we eat and the routes... more

Were you ever asked the question, “what do you want to be when you grow up”? Today's episode will remind... more

In today's episode, we explore: The #1 mistake sabotaging your goals Why when you're focused on everything, you're really... more

Have you ever wondered what you have in common with Beyonce, George Clooney, and Lebron James? Rejection! We all face... more

When was the last time you went out on a date...with yourself? If dining alone or seeing a movie solo... more

What does personal development mean to you? Is it self investment? Finding resources? Becoming the best version of yourself? What... more

Are you happy with your job? Is your career tied to your passion or your purpose? A whopping 70% of... more

Did you know that the most profitable investment you’ll ever make is in YOURSELF? When you invest in your... more

Today's YOU WANNA DO WHAT?! crazy, big idea is to get real on the concept of investing in yourself. When you... more

Imagine your day without thousands of instant messages, emails and calls interrupting your workflow, without complex, unmanageable and unreachable goals and without... more

Imagine feeling awesome every day without having to change a thing about yourself. How willing are you to try? I... more

We’ve all heard the term “overnight success”, but the truth is that there is no such thing. What successful... more

The question I'm asked most often is, "How do you talk to a stranger?" People assume you must be an... more

Mess causes stress! The average American home has 300,000 items, 300,000. Those piles of clutter aren’t only in your way,... more

Are you "shoulding" all over yourself? It usually goes something like, "I should have done laundry / gone to the... more

Do ever sit at your desk daydreaming about a quick escape to someplace far away? Me too. I recently flipped... more

10 Simple Questions to determine your current stress level. Using a 10-question stress test, we explore how to answer the question,... more

Need to jump start your weight loss or fitness goals? Kicking off the #BetterMe Fitness Transformation Challenge.  **Join the YOU... more

Do you struggle with taming anxiety, calming depression, or finding peace of mind? You're not alone. 1 in 5 adults in... more

It's impossible to stop aging, but there are ways you can slow down the effects of aging on your body... more

Hear my tips and tricks to learn any new skill - starting from scratch, zero experience necessary. If you're looking... more

This is the no bullsh*t, straight talk, honest truth on positive thinking. If you're a self-proclaimed realist, skeptic or just... more

The next time you're losing track of your goals or wondering how you ended up on your current path, repeat... more

Gratitude just doesn't feel good, it can also be good for you. Learn the one question you should ask yourself... more

What do you do when you lose momentum? You set a goal, make a plan, spend weeks or months executing... more

Do you people please? Put yourself on the bottom of your to-do list? Wait until everyone else is taken care... more

Do you dream of a career where you can combine your passion and your purpose? Corinne Milien is the Executive... more

A community is a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals and... more

Do you struggle with making decisions? I'm sharing the 5-step strategy I use to make smarter decisions. Number 3 is... more

Tiffany Pham created the global technology and media empire, Mogul, at 27 years old. On this episode, Tiffany shares the... more

A woman's choices around fertility are personal. But women are also speaking more openly and candidly about fertility goals and... more

Society is stressed and you need ways to feel better and own your mood. In this episode, I share 7... more

Did you know 70 million Americans have a criminal record? Jen Chien is the Managing Editor for the podcast, 70... more

Mohamed Massaquoi, ex-NFL WR, had most of his left hand amputated after an ATV accident. We discuss his comeback, lessons learned... more

Jennifer Sanchez is a on mission to remove the stigma from the word "fat." As she prepares to run her... more

Motivational speaker and businessman, Jim Rohn, once said, "You're the average of the 5 people you spend most of your... more

Choosing to walk away from his family's $100 million business was the hardest decision Joe Pardo has ever made. He... more

Maria Taylor is the co-host of ESPN's College Gameday and sideline reporter for ABC's Saturday Night Football. She's just signed... more

You have the power to design your life according to how you want to live. If you believe having the... more

Monika Bhasin quit her 6-figure job at a pharmaceutical company because she felt like she was "pulling her hair and... more

The need to be perfect is holding you back. All the stories we tell ourselves that our work or our... more

How do we keep strong ties with people we care about and continue to meet new people in real and... more

Have you ever thought about changing careers? What about starting a side hustle? If you're like me, the thought of... more

Based on the best selling book, The Four Agreements, we are talking about what to do when you find yourself taking... more

Today we are talking with The Business Bully, Dave Anderson about  getting out of your own way by doing things... more

Success is about creating opportunities. If you struggle with how to get started on an idea, this episode is for you.... more

Are you telling yourself a story about why you haven't reached your goal? Maybe it's because you don't have the... more

Have you ever lost hope? Chelsea Dinsmore was hours away from reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro when her entire... more

Would you give away everything you own, pack the trunk of your car and drive 2200 miles to a place... more

If you want to accomplish something big -- or even something small -- and have been waiting for motivation to strike,... more

Who doesn’t feel overwhelmed or stretched thin sometimes? But when relentless work, school or family stress pushes you into the... more

Connections matter. Building a strong and diverse professional network is crucial for success. Professional networking enables you to connect with... more

Who says kids get to have all the fun? Most adults are oblivious to what we knew as children —... more

98% of us actually feel like time is speeding up. In some ways we’re obsessed with it, but how many... more

What’s the key to real productivity? If you’ve ever had a jam packed, ‘when will I sleep?’ type of week,... more

In this episode, I speak with CEO, author, and developmental powerhouse, Mary Shores. Mary is on a mission to generate positive and pragmatic... more

In this episode, I speak with entrepreneur, author, speaker and father, Castell J. R. Barnes. Growing up in several economically... more

Did you know kids can make the best teachers? They look at the world with fresh eyes. Problems have simple... more

You are not your job. Asking the question, "what do you want to be when you grow up?" to our... more

Taking a chance no matter the outcome is what "shooting your shot” is all about. How many times do doubt,... more

Feeling stuck? What if I told you that getting out of a rut or generating new ideas was as simple... more

Laughter is the best medicine. It makes you feel good. But how do we laugh through the hard days and... more

Do you struggle with self discipline? Inspired by a Will Smith's Instagram story, I get deep on self discipline vs... more

Do you have a hard time saying, NO? "No" is empowering. It's a personal understanding of your own needs and... more

Are you failing at your goals? If so, you're not alone, 80% of us give up on our goals by... more

There are 10.8 million articles (literally) on stepping out of your comfort zone. In this episode I offer a different... more

Danny Peña is living proof that your childhood passion can become your adult career. Danny aka "Godfree" as he's known... more

If you want something done, you gotta do it yourself. Right? Not always. Sometimes you have to ask for help... more

My guest is millennial entrepreneur, Derrius Quarles. Born and bred on the south-side of Chicago, Derrius lived through 13 years... more

Beauty sells. Social media is full of carefully curated images creating "insta famous" users overnight. These "influencers" promote products and... more

Do you remember what you were doing at 25? My guest celebrated this milestone birthday opening the boutique boxing gym,... more

Two hospital visits in one week led to some heavy revelations about kindness, empathy, human connection and one of my... more

Celebrating 6 months of podcasting with a great big thank you and sharing the 5 podcasts with the greatest influence... more

80% of people give up on their resolutions by February. Forget new year, new me; let's talk goals. Goals can... more

Dating in the modern age is complicated. Was the search for love always this hard? With terms like ghosting, benching,... more

Do you forgive and forget or hold grudges? Inspired by a Jay-Z interview, I talk about people that face conflicts and... more

Have you ever cleaned out your closet and sat surrounded with a bunch of memories? Were those memories happy or... more

Did you know that not everyone is excited about the Holidays? Are you someone who shrinks when asked, "what are... more

Do you ever think, "I must be crazy for doing this" when working towards a goal? When you see a... more

Are you working long hours and "forgetting" to take time off? America has a problem with vacation time. A big... more

Are you a prisoner to your to-do list? Is there anything on your to-do list that links to fun, passions... more

What do you do when you’re terrible at first dates? You bring your two best friends on the show to... more

I reveal the #1 secret to making it happen for yourself and share the stories of 3 extraordinary talents. Recorded... more

Let this week be the moment you STOP asking, "where did the time go?" 15 ideas to make your month... more

Oprah is on my personal Mount Rushmore of greats. For the second time in 6 years I was in a... more

The choice to have kids and marry is not always an obvious one. Not all women are born to be... more

The leading cause of disappointment is expectation. Life is full of wins and losses but finding the meaning of it... more

You can have faith or worry, but you can’t have both.  An unexpected challenge at work led me to reexamine... more

We often reserve the word “proud” for children, family and friends. How often do we stop to be proud of... more

Comfort zones provide mental security. It's important to push the boundaries of your comfort zone and when you do, it's kind of... more