In this engaging conversation, friend & guest, Monique Lecomte shares her transformative journey from a challenging childhood in rural Alabama to becoming a successful speaker, coach, and new author of The Expert Generalist - An Unpaved Road to Leadership. She discusses the importance of resilience, the value of mentorship, and the necessity of setting boundaries in personal relationships. Monique emphasizes the significance of rewilding and returning to your childhood pleasures as a means of self-discovery.

The conversation highlights the power of sharing stories, encouraging listeners to embrace their own journeys, set-backs, periods of growth and self-acceptance.

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In this episode of Refined & Unhinged, Ali Stricklin and Jen Dryden Hess dive into the world of signs, symbols, and spiritual nudges.

Jen shares how a series of tarot readings and "spiritual guides" on Instagram were part of decision to leave corporate America and pursue her third act – and the surprising ways the universe kept showing up.

From angel numbers to spirit animals, they explore how faith, intuition, and a little bit of woo-woo can offer guidance in unexpected ways. Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, this episode is all about tuning into the signs around you and trusting your own gut.

Astrology App Reference: The Chani App for all things astrology and your chart

Sound Bath Reference: Visit the Integratron in Landers, CA

Book Reference: Trust Your Vibes: by Sonia Choquette

In this heartfelt episode of Refined & Unhinged, Ali and Jen dive into a raw conversation on mental health & self-compassion that we don't talk about enough - how trauma travels through families and shapes who we become as parents.

Jen bravely shares her journey following her mother's suicide when she was a child and how this profound loss influences her mother-daughter dynamics and her approach to modern motherhood. Together, these women share unfiltered truths and wade into difficult conversations about healing family wounds through honest talk and breaking generational patterns for women.

Through heart wrenching moments and unexpected laughter, they demonstrate resilience while reminding us that we're not alone in these struggles. They emphasize how crucial it is to build a community of fellow moms who can hold space for both grief and joy, creating emotional balance along the way.

By the end of their conversation, you'll be reminded of the importance of celebrating the lives of those we've lost while embracing the messy, beautiful journey. This episode feels less like a podcast and more like sitting with friends who aren't afraid to share authentic stories that ultimately lead to finding your way after a major setback.

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Pour yourself something delicious and settle in as they share what led them to create this safe space for women looking for community. Ali opens up about her journey through balancing hustle and home life, while Jen brings her signature humor to stories about unfiltered family dynamics & generational wisdom.

The ladies get real about why they believe in empowering women through raw conversations - not the life beyond the Instagram filter versions of ourselves, but the messy, complicated humans underneath. 

By the end of this conversation, you'll feel like you've just made two new friends who get it. Consider this your official invitation to a community where we can be both refined and completely unhinged - sometimes in the same hour.

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In this one-minute teaser, you'll find out what we're all about! We are Jen and Ali—a mother-daughter duo 36 years (and a few therapy sessions) in the making. We’re here to explore the real, raw, and wonderful parts of womanhood across generations. If you’re into honest conversations, big laughs, and zero BS, hit follow and come along for the ride. 

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