Café with Monica

Café with Monica

By Monica DenaisAlternative HealthHealth & FitnessEducationSelf-Improvement
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Café with Monica episodes

  • 85. The Truth About Loneliness in Entrepreneurship with Jessica Sanchez
    Everyone tells us that entrepreneurship can be a lonely journey, but no one knows the vulnerable truth of how loneliness in entrepreneurship feels even when you are surrounded by friends and family who love you. We're afraid to let people know the reality of what's going on because we don't want to undermine our own efforts or look like we don't have it all together. This mindset can lead us to feeling burned out and disconnected. That's why in today's episode I chat with Jessica Sanchez, a Dallas business owner, about loneliness, how we can combat it, and vulnerable truths no one talks about. Get ready to feel heard, understood and inspired. About the Guest:

    Jessica Sanchez, a USAF Veteran, mom, creative, entrepreneur, and founder of the ColorPOP Print Studio. Jessica knows firsthand how hard it is to start a business or learn a new trade without having the proper resources due to a lack of self-funding or knowledge. Jessica is now educating other business owners on how to start their own printing business and utilize e-commerce as a selling tool.

    Guest Contact:

    Follow Jessica Sanchez on Instagram, check out her website here.

    45 min
  • 84. The Accidental Entrepreneur with Kaylie Ricks

    Do you think she just woke up one morning and said, "I'll think I'll go to law school (I mean be an entrepreneur) today"….😎

    Okay⏸ tell me you know the scene I'm talking about because just like Elle Woods this is literally how some of us chose to become entrepreneurs.

    Most entrepreneurs will tell you that starting a business is something they always felt destined to do. But a surprising number of 'accidental' entrepreneurs, people who never in a million years thought they'd be running their own business, suddenly found themselves self-employed and that's exactly what my guest today did.

    I'm so excited to share in today's episode my brilliant virtual assistant Kaylie Ricks and how she accidentally stumbled upon entrepreneurship in the midst of a panorama 🙃 . Kaylie and I talk about our fears being our own bosses and challenges we faced during our first year of full-time entrepreneurship.

    Join us with a cup of coffee ☕️ and share with me in the comments:

    Are you an accidental entrepreneur?

    About the Guest:

    Kaylie Ricks is a virtual assistant and business owner. She supports ambitious women by giving them time back to embrace their CEO roles. Kaylie is a world traveler, coffee addict, and your biggest hype girl.

    Guest Contact:
    • Follow Kaylie Ricks on Instagram, check out her website here.
    Resources Mentioned:
    • Travel Resources:
      • Skyscanner
      • Rakuten
      • Priceline
    51 min
  • 83. How To Work Alongside Your Partner with Joelle Elizabeth & Lyndon

    Curious to know what it's like to work alongside your partner in business. In today's episode, I bring branding/boudoir photographer Joelle Elizabeth & entrepreneur/business coach Lyndon to talk all about their transition into working together. They share their story, struggles along the way, tips on how they keep a happy marriage, and how they work on their mental health through self-care.

    About the Guests:

    Jo & Lyndon are a husband & wife team and the duo behind Jo & Co — a place for creative entrepreneurs to be supported through photography & education. When they're not working, you can find them reading a book or en route to their next destination.

    Guest Contact:

    • Follow Joelle & Lyndon on Instagram, watch their journey on Youtube, and check out their website here.

    48 min
  • 82. How To Stop Self–Sabotaging
    It's a New Year and you're ready to hit all your goals and make some serious changes, but oh here comes the self-sabotage train to fit up. Been there done that girl, and I know you deserve better whether you want to admit to yourself something has to change. Self-sabotage is when we actively or passively take actions to prevent ourselves from reaching our goals. These behaviors can affect nearly every aspect of your life that's why for today's episode I share what self-sabotaging is, signs/behaviors to be on the lookout, and five actions steps to take to stop self-sabotaging in order to reach your desires and goals. Are you ready to be loveling called out? Resources Mentioned: Book A Consult For Mental Health Coaching
    17 min
  • 81. Let's Just Talk About Human Design with Erin Claire
    Have you ever struggled with figuring out what you should be doing and constantly are listening to the world's message of who you should be? Here's the thing you are uniquely designed, you have innate gifts and traits that help you live your dream life effortlessly. That's why I brought Human Design Expert Erin Claire, who is a projector by the way to share her words of wisdom on Human Design. Erin shares all about Human Design, self-care tips for each design type, and how you can use these insights to reach your full potential.

    About the Guest: Erin Claire Jones uses Human Design to help thousands of individuals and companies step into their work and their lives as their truest selves and to their highest potential. Her work as a guide, coach, and speaker has attracted a growing community of over 100,000 people who turn to her teachings for practical tools, digestible tips, and deeper self-knowledge they can access to live with greater ease and authenticity every single day. With work featured in Forbes, Mindbodygreen, Well&Good, and Nylon; words shared on over 100 podcasts such as Almost30, That's So Retrograde, Highest Self, and Chatty Broads; and conversations with crowds of hundreds around the world, Erin's insights are highly sought-after because they make Human Design pragmatic, tangible, accessible — and immediately applicable to everyday life.

    Guest Contact:
    • Follow Erin Claire on Instagram, check out her website here.
    Resources Mentioned:
    • Grab Your Human Design Blueprint: a personalized guide to their unique design: erinclairejones.com/blueprint
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    34 min
  • 80. Breaking Up With The Script with Hayden Humphrey
    Have you ever stopped to wonder what scripts from others have you adopted that are not serving you? If you'd reflect back on moments in your life will you realize that many of the actions you took (or didn't), choices you made (or didn't), and priorities you set (or didn't) happened by default; guided by the expectations of society and others, and not by your own inner compass. According to cognitive psychology, each of us has a life script or schema - whether we are aware of it or not. A life script is another way of describing the meaning we attribute to the events that happen to us. In this episode, I'm joined by coach Hayden Humphrey to discuss how exploring the patterns in your life and breaking the scripts that no longer serve you can help you create the positive changes you need. Hayden and I talk about a common life script we had to break and that is need to please. So grab your coffee and hop on over to take a listen. About the Guest:

    Hayden Humphrey is a multi-passionate success coach, mental health advocate, entrepreneur, YouTuber, and founder of WearLife. Hayden's mission is to help people create their own lives by challenging them to break up with the scripts that hold them back.

    Guest Contact:
    • Follow Hayden on Instagram, check out his website here.
    35 min
  • 79. How Time Management Can Help You Avoid Burnout with Amanda Chay
    Do you struggle with time management? Did you know your time management can be a protective factor against burnout? As entrepreneurs, we get to decide when and how we show up in our business, but the shift from employee to entrepreneur can be hard if we don't learn how to manage our time. We know we have to set our own limits and boundaries when it comes to prioritizing things in our business. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Amanda Chay a naturopathic physician, and time&business strategist for high achieving entrepreneurs to help us understand the role time management has on burnout and how we can use it to prevent it or avoid it altogether. About the Guest: Dr. Amanda Chay is a Naturopathic Physician and time + business strategist for high-achieving entrepreneurs. Dr. Amanda Chay runs a busy clinic, online hormone education platform, and stress support supplement company. Through her work, she has seen the devastating effects of chronic stress & overwhelm have on our business, health, and happiness. After 4+ years of being a doctor and CEO, 8+ years of post-secondary education, and 10 years in the service industry, Amanda is on a mission to help entrepreneurs streamline their services & pricing, get their time back, and maximize efficiency Guest Contact:
    • Follow Dr.Amanda Chay on Instagram
    43 min
  • 78. How to Hack Your Menstrual Cycle for Self-Care & Optimal Productivity with Leah B
    Have you ever wondered why some days you feel on top of the world and others days you feel like complete shit? Well, it may have to do with your menstrual cycle. Throughout your menstrual cycle, your hormones shift, causing you to feel and act differently depending on the time of the month. In this episode, I am joined with Leah Brueggemann, a hormone coach, and Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutritional Practitioner, and chat all about tracking your cycle and how to adapt your diet, exercise routine, and workflow based on the different phases of your cycle. More about the guest: Leah is a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutritional Practitioner & Hormone Coach, who specializes in balancing hormones naturally. Leah has helped so many women achieve painless periods, stable moods, and finally feel like themselves again. Guest Contact: Follow Leah on Instagram or Tik Tok or check out her website here.
    38 min
  • 77. Online Networking: How To Build Authentic Relationships with Ana Laura

    Networking is changing not only are many more of us working from home but professional and industry events of all sizes were canceled or shifted to online formats. With this shift, it may have you question how do I stand out from the crowd how do I build authentic relationships with people. In this episode, I am joined with Ana Laura a career and leadership coach who specializes in helping ambitious BIPOC women transition and elevate their careers. We chat about all things networking, how COVID-19 has created a shift to more online events, and do's & don'ts you should know before networking. More about the guest: Ana Laura is a Career & Leadership Coach and a Talent & Culture Partner for an organization in Texas. She currently lives in San Antonio with her husband and daughter. You can find her working on working with clients, selection design, engagement, equity and inclusion work, talent management, and being a super momma and wife. Guest Contact: Follow Ana Laura on Instagram, check out her website here. Resources Mentioned: Download Powerful Action Verbs To Stand Out here

    39 min
  • 76. How Important Is Self-Care with Alicia Walton of She Matters

    Do you struggle with self-care? Yes! Don't worry many people do. Self-care is a general term that describes everything you do deliberately for your mental, physical, and emotional well-being. As simple as it sounds, many of us pay little attention to self-care. This is why 'deliberately' is one of the most important words in the definition. You need to be conscious of your well-being before you can achieve true self-care. It starts from the simple acts like not checking emails at night when you know it affects your sleep and extends to more important decisions like going for a vacation or booking a massage when you feel you need one. Self-care encourages you to maintain a healthy relationship with yourself so that you can transmit good feelings to others. In this episode, I am joined with Alicia Walton founder of She Matters, a self-care box curated specifically for women to prioritize self-care. We chat about her story and why she was forced to prioritize self-care, the impact it has made, and how she turned her passion into purpose. More about the guest: Alicia Walton is a recent MBA Grad, huge self-care advocate, a wife, mom of two, and founder of She Matters a ꜱᴇʟꜰ ᴄᴀʀᴇ ʙᴏx subscription, for women to prioritize self-care. Guest Contact: Follow Alicia on Instagram, check out her website here. Resources Mentioned: Grab your self-care box today here

    40 min

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A monthly podcast for ambitious women & entrepreneurs who are ready to make mental health a priority. Join host Monica Denais, therapy & mindset coach each month as she discusses the…