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Possibilities with Monique de Maio episodes
- Challenges of Being a Female Business Owner
In this episode of the Possibilities with Monique de Maio podcast, Monique interviews two entrepreneur women, Tracey Wishik and Meghan Crotty, co-founders of Meghan & Tracey Photography. They share their journey to becoming successful entrepreneurs and offer advice to others who are thinking about starting their own business.
Meghan Crotty was born and raised a New Jersey girl, originally from Teaneck. and then spent her formative years in Ringwood. Her photography journey began in high school in the dark room where she became really hooked on photography while she was working toward her degree. She worked for as many different photographers as she possibly could. Meghan worked for a variety of wedding photographers and focused on that side of that for quite some time. It wasn't until she assisted with a newborn and maternity photographer that she realized another avenue she would fall in love with.She became part of the Little Nest Portraits team, which is the previous name of their studio in 2017 as the lead photographer. Through this experience, she has met and photographed countless maternity, newborn first birthday, and all family milestones you can possibly think of. In 2018, Tracy joined the team, and to be honest, at first, they didn't quite click, but it took some time, but after a year working together, they became somewhat inseparable.A lot of their clients can't tell them apart. Outside of photography, Meghan loves food, all things that smell good. Her fiance, Luis and her beloved cat, Chachi. In her free time, you'll find Meghan snuggled up with her cat for an afternoon nap or deep, deep into some french fries.Tracey Wishik grew up in Bergen County until she moved out to Jefferson Township. Her dad bought her first camera with film when she was eight years old and she never turned back. Tracey was in and out of the darkroom at high school until she went to Syracuse University and then pretty much moved into the dark room. She got her BFA in fine art photography with an emphasis in creative writing. She had no idea that that's all she wanted to do, but she did know that whatever it was that she was gonna end up doing had to have a camera in her hand and then she'd be happy.Tracey bounced around doing part-time photo gigs, events, weddings, product photography, portraiture, HTML, CSS code, Customer service, pretty much everything. She wears a lot of hats and is a very detail-oriented person. Finally, she met the Little Nest team in 2018 and they fell in love. During the past four years, she has grown in her craft and formed deep connections.Though Meghan thought she was a little odd and unique at first, they're pretty much inseparable now. They're like sisters. Outside of photography, Tracey loves animals, all animals. And there are a lot of those. She's also a big plant mom and a bigger foodie. And recently just turned vegan. Tracey can usually be found watching a horror movie with some popcorn or at a greenhouse finding the next addition to her house.Looking for my book ‘The 7 Secrets to Creating a Life You Love: A Practical Guide for Women in Leadership’ on Amazon? Here it is… https://a.co/d/cot9lJA35 min - Creating a Personal Brand: How to craft and communicate your unique identity
In this episode, I delve into the concept of personal brand. I explain that personal brand is about who I am for myself and for others, and it is defined by the attributes and adjectives that people use to describe me. I emphasize the importance of creating a personal brand that aligns with my values and how I want to show up in the world. I also discuss the use of assessments, such as the WHY assessment, to understand my personal brand and how I can navigate interactions with others who have different personal brands. I encourage listeners to assess and adjust their personal brand as needed and to describe themselves beyond their profession.
00:00 Introduction to Personal Brand
00:56 Defining Personal Brand Attributes03:39 Using Assessments to Understand Your Personal Brand05:13 Understanding Your Why, How, and What06:36 Simplifying and Making Sense07:30 Navigating Personal Brands in Interactions08:24 Reverse Engineering Your Personal Brand09:21 Assessing and Adjusting Your Personal Brand10:19 Describing Yourself Beyond Your Profession>>>Looking for my book ‘The 7 Secrets to Creating a Life You Love: A Practical Guide for Women in Leadership’ on Amazon? Here it is…https://a.co/d/cot9lJA
12 min - How Your Choices Create Your Life's Reality
Welcome back to another episode of "Possibilities" with Monique de Maio! Today we are joined by Kendra Debree, my wonderful friend and head of Marketing and Operations here at ondemand CMO. We discuss the power of choice, how micro moments can add up, and the importance and power behind showing up each and every day. Kendra is a total rockstar and i've been so grateful to have her in my corner.
0:00-Intro to Kendra
5:00-The power of choices/maintaining positive energy/holding yourself accountable10:00-Loving yourself/making conscious choices on what you put in your body20:00-Parenting/how micro moments add up26:00- The power of showing up each day31:00- Setting firm boundaries with family membersKendra is a marketing specialist, social media manager, health and wellness enthusiast! A self-motivated and results-driven marketing executive with 17+ years of expertise in developing and executing short- and long-term marketing strategies in business development, branding, and management for companies. Currently she is Director of Marketing & Operations and with over 6 years of full-time experience at OnDemandCMO, she manages clients’ digital marketing initiatives, operationalizes their marketing plans and executes engaging social media campaigns that elevate their brand awareness, lead generation and results. Kendra has a Bachelors degree in Business Management from William Patterson University, which she earned while working full time. She lives in Sussex County, NJ with her husband Matt and their two children, Emma and Elliot.
>>>Looking for my book ‘The 7 Secrets to Creating a Life You Love: A Practical Guide for Women in Leadership’ on Amazon? Here it is…https://a.co/d/cot9lJA
41 min - The Meditating CEO: A Journey into Mindful Leadership
Join us in an enlightening conversation with Linda Bjork, a visionary at the forefront of integrating mindfulness with business acumen. As head of the Inner Business Institute and founder of Mindfulness Intelligence, Linda has revolutionized leadership with her pioneering approach. Her journey from leading a global creative agency to becoming known as the "Meditating CEO" underscores her commitment to fostering well-being and high performance through mindfulness.
0:00 Intro to Linda
6:00 Writing her book/getting the title of Meditating CEO
10:00 The importance of bringing in support
17:00 Cleaning up our subconscious mind/differences with men and women
25:00 The power of being secure in your word
30:00 The future of business for Linda
35:00 The becoming of business
Linda Bjork heads the Inner Business Institute and is the founder of Mindfulness Intelligence and the author of the leadership book, Inner Business, Training Your Mind for Leadership Success. She is also co-author of Mind Skills with Stephanie Michko. She leads professionals all over the globe to their highest leadership potential. Linda led a creative agency to global recognition from 2004 to 2014 based in New York City and Stockholm, Sweden.
With continued outstanding financial results and an outspoken focus on mind training for the staff, Linda became known as the Meditating CEO. The agency won numerous awards under Linda's leadership, among them, Agency of the Year in 2009. In addition to her engineering, design, and business background, Linda is a certified MBSR leader, a certified success coach, and an elected evolutionary leader, and an ordained interfaith inter-spiritual minister.
>>>Looking for my book ‘The 7 Secrets to Creating a Life You Love: A Practical Guide for Women in Leadership’ on Amazon? Here it is…https://a.co/d/cot9lJA
42 min - The Power of Networking: Building and leveraging professional networks for career advancement
Welcome back to another episode of "Possibilities with Monique de Maio". Today we will discuss the importance of networking and job hunting. We will highlight the limitations of relying solely on job boards and emphasizes the significance of building and maintaining human connections. The dangers of neglecting networking and the value of reputation are also explored. This episode is perfect for those that are aiming to prioritize personal and professional growth!
00:00 The Problem with Job Boards
01:39 The Importance of Networking04:01 The Value of Maintaining Networks05:49 The Power of Reputation07:17 The Benefits of Learning and Sharing08:44 The Importance of Human Connections>>>Looking for my book ‘The 7 Secrets to Creating a Life You Love: A Practical Guide for Women in Leadership’ on Amazon? Here it is…https://a.co/d/cot9lJA
10 min - Unpacking DEI & B and The Authenticity Code with Jackie Lue Raia
Get ready for a genuine deep dive into the heart of workplace transformation. In our latest pow-wow, Jackie Lue Raia of Alexena Consulting gave me the ‘’real talk’’ about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI & B). No buzzwords, no fluff – just straight-up wisdom on making authenticity a standard, not an option.
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:00 Defining DEI and Belonging
09:55 Creating a Safe and Authentic Work Environment
15:01 Unpacking Issues and Facilitating Conversations
20:32 Challenges and Outcomes of DEI Initiatives
24:25 Perception of DEI in the World
26:18 Diversity of Thinking
29:04 Building Trust and Asking Questions
35:01 Integrating Work and Life
Jackie Lue Raia is the president of ALEXENA Consulting, a firm focused on Workforce Development and Employee Engagement. As a certified Minority/Women Business Enterprise, the firm serves as an essential and important partner to businesses and stakeholders across all industry sectors. Their goal is to ensure the creation of the strongest, most engaged and satisfied workforce possible. This is accomplished by creating a professional atmosphere and environment that is empathetic, nurturing, engaging and safe. Based on formalized evaluations and feedback from their clients, the firm’s planning and execution of unique, highly customized, interactive, real-life workshops and roundtable discussions have been well received and impactful.
>>>Looking for my book ‘The 7 Secrets to Creating a Life You Love: A Practical Guide for Women in Leadership’ on Amazon? Here it is…https://a.co/d/cot9lJA
41 min - A Holistic Approach to Nutrition, Featuring Rosy McCann
Welcome back to another episode of "Possibilities" with Monique de Maio! Today I am talking to holistic nutritionist, marathon runner, and wellness advocate, Rosy McCann.
This episode talks about understanding one's unique body and making sustainable lifestyle choices. Whether you're dealing with digestive issues or seeking a holistic approach to overall well-being, Rosy provides valuable insights and actionable tips. Tune in for a holistic journey towards a healthier, more vibrant you!0:00 Intro to Rosy and why she went into holistic nutrition7:00 Becoming better at observing your body and how different foods make you feel10:00 Gluten free diet and eliminating foods18:00 Sleep & Digestion/ what to notice21:00 The importance of exercising daily25:00 The power of food journaling29:00 Being intentional/being open to changeRosy McCann is a holistic nutritionist, marathon runner, and wellness advocate. She embarked on her journey towards holistic wellness when her son was struggling with asthma and discovered the profound impact of nutrition on overall health. Rosy now dedicates her life to helping others reconnect with their bodies, understand the impact of their dietary choices, and achieve optimal wellness through a holistic approach.>>>Looking for my book ‘The 7 Secrets to Creating a Life You Love: A Practical Guide for Women in Leadership’ on Amazon? Here it is…https://a.co/d/cot9lJA
37 min - Self-Care for High Performers: Why self care is crucial and how to integrate it into a busy lifestyle
Welcome back to a fun self care bonus episode of "Possibilities" with Monique de Maio. Today, I'm going to be discussing the importance of self-care for successful women. I will also emphasize the need for planning and organization to prioritize your self-care! It is so important as a high performer to prioritize your self care as a part of your daily routine.
0:00 Organizational Hacks for Success01:57 Finding Alternative Exercise Options02:41 Making Time for Fitness03:11 Choosing High-Quality Cosmetics04:39 Importance of Protein and Amino Acids06:08 Taking Downtime and Practicing Meditation07:06 Setting Goals and Planning for Success09:02 Finding Personalized Self-Care Solutions10:01 Understanding Love Languages10:30 Conclusion and Final Thoughts>>>Looking for my book ‘The 7 Secrets to Creating a Life You Love: A Practical Guide for Women in Leadership’ on Amazon? Here it is…https://a.co/d/cot9lJA
11 min - Designing a Life You Love: Fireside Chat with a Serial Entrepreneur
In this episode, I am joined by the incredible, Bernardine Wu — who also happens to be one of my closest friends! Bernardine shares her journey from growing up as an immigrant in Staten Island to becoming a successful entrepreneur. We talk about the philosophy of asking for what you want, the importance of sharing your personal journey, and being a master at your own life! This is a great episode for anyone who is looking to take control of their life and is determined to create a life they love.
00:00 Introduction to Bernardine and her journey growing up
8:00 The "Don't ask, don't get" mentality
13:00 Don't pretend to know
22:00 The daily practice of living intentionally
27:00 Learning to have powerful asks
33:00 Life has to be joyful as we go
More About Our Guest:
Bernardine Wu is a serial entrepreneur, business leader and investor – and a current partner at Fez Ventures. She founded digital consultancy FitForCommerce, which was acquired in 2022, serves on NRF Digital Council, is a Board Director and Vice Chair at Women of Color Retail Alliance, and co-founded The Innovation Office, Women in E-commerce, and Women in Sustainable Retail. A frequent industry thought leader and inspirational speaker, her career started at Accenture and several Wall Street firms before launching one of the first e-commerce tech companies.
>>>Looking for my book ‘The 7 Secrets to Creating a Life You Love: A Practical Guide for Women in Leadership’ on Amazon? Here it is…https://a.co/d/cot9lJA
40 min - Traveling Abroad: Planning for the L3
In this podcast episode, Monique de Maio discusses her “L3 project’’ which stands for Live Like a Local, where she and her husband live in different countries for extended periods. She shares her experiences living in Paris and her upcoming journey to Madrid.
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>>>>Looking for my book ‘The 7 Secrets to Creating a Life You Love: A Practical Guide for Women in Leadership’ on Amazon? Here it is… https://a.co/d/cot9lJA
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Live Like a Local
01:00
Choosing City Locations
01:59
The Mind Shift of Living Like a Local
03:23
Planning and Time Management
03:52
Home and Personal Preparation
05:21
Packing Tips
06:18
Behavioral Shifts in Europe
07:14
Language Preparation
08:09
Journaling and Book Selection
09:07
Exploring Wine and Bordeaux
10:35
Planning Your Life and Trips
11:34
Shifting Your Mindset
12:03
Closing Remarks
13 min
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Possibilities with Monique de Maio leads you to a place of intention, happiness, and fulfillment. Her conversations are with REAL WOMEN (not superstars, super coaches, or supermodels) who have real…
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