This week in the guest chair, we have Monique R. Shields, executive coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Claimed, a program dedicated to helping high-achieving Black mothers unlock their next chapter. In this episode, Monique shares her inspiring journey from corporate to coaching and the lessons she’s learned along the way. She discusses the power of releasing limiting beliefs, why investing in yourself is key to growth, and how motherhood led to her decision to take ownership of her time and career.
In this episode she shares:
- The importance of creating space for Black women, especially mothers, to thrive and build without compromising themselves
- The mindset shifts needed to elevate your business and life to the next level
- How transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship gave her the freedom she needed
Highlights include:
- 00:00 Intro
- 05:00 The importance of relationships in early career transitions
- 07:30 Background in publishing and banking
- 12:00 Transition into executive coaching & the influence of motherhood
- 19:00 Raising her rates and investing in herself
- 24:35 How to navigate seasons of burnout and pressure
- 29:03 Tips for women entrepreneurs transitioning into full-time business ownership
- 34:20 The launch of her program, Claimed, for Black mothers
- 40:00 The power of releasing limiting beliefs and moving beyond survival mode
- 1:00:00 Tips for entrepreneurs
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Links mentioned in this episode
- Monique’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moniquershields/
- Monique’s Website: https://moniquershields.com/
- Monique’s Podcast: https://moniquershields.com/podcast/
- Side Hustle Pro: https://sidehustlepro.co/
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Guest Social Media Info
- Monique’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moniquershields/
- Monique’s Website: https://moniquershields.com/
