In this special solo edition of Monique & Friends: Our Stories. Unscripted., Monique Hayward returns with a new Ask Monique Anything episode focused on intentionality — how we manage our time, our energy, and the relationships that shape our careers.

After a brief hiatus, Monique answers listener questions about overcommitment, focus, and authentic networking, sharing candid insights from her entrepreneurial journey and leadership experience.

✨ In this episode, Monique covers:

• Why growth isn’t linear and how overcommitment can quietly hold us back

• How to evaluate opportunities using a “return on energy,” not just ROI

• Why bundling work (instead of scattering it) creates momentum

• How to network with purpose without feeling transactional

• The “6-Month Rule” for building meaningful professional relationships

• Why the strongest networks are nurtured, not harvested

🎧 Listener Questions Featured:

• Eli (Tempe, AZ): What unproductive habit do you still struggle with as an entrepreneur?

• Khurmi (Lahore, Pakistan): How do you network authentically and build relationships that lead to real opportunities?

💡 Key takeaway:
Intentionality with your time, energy, and relationships is what turns effort into impact.