Ambition Without Compromise
Ambition Without Compromise is the space where powerhouse women of color — with a special heart for Black mothers and future mothers — come to redefine success on their own terms.
Hosted by Monique R. Shields, executive coach, entrepreneur, and mentor to women at the highest levels of leadership, this podcast dives into the real challenges women face when juggling bold professional pursuits with the responsibilities of being present partners, mothers, and whole, healthy individuals.
Through honest conversations and powerful stories, you’ll gain insights on:
- Balancing ambition and freedom without burnout
- Crafting sustainable work-life integration
- Protecting your mental and emotional well-being
- Building intentional communities and seeking mentorship for growth
Whether you're scaling your business, stepping into a higher leadership role, or simply seeking clarity about what success means now, this show offers the tools and stories to help you thrive without compromise.
Follow Monique wherever you listen to podcasts and step into a world where ambition and joy can coexist.
Ambition Without Compromise
56 | Creating Space For Motherhood As A Leader
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Motherhood is a transformative journey that ambitious women in leadership find themselves contemplating. For many, the thought of becoming a mother can evoke feelings of fear and uncertainty. How will this new role affect my professional impact? Will I lose my sense of self? These are common concerns, and in this episode, Monique addresses them head-on, offering insights and encouragement for those navigating this complex decision.
Join in as she candidly shares her own experiences and the profound changes that come with stepping into this new identity. And the importance of defining what motherhood means to you, identifying the resources you need to thrive, and embracing the support of your community.
📢As a special note, Monique is opening her coaching waitlist for March 2025. You can sign up through her website to receive updates and secure a spot for transformative one-on-one coaching.
MENTIONED
53 | The Safety Shift: Trusting Yourself in Times of Transformation
52 | Making The Scary Identity Leap
26 | When Achievement Is No Longer The Goal
15 | Learning To Dream First (CEO Series)
GEMS DROPPED
"The version of yourself that exists today, obviously she has evolved, she has grown and learned things over time. You're not the same woman today that you were a decade ago. That's part of what living an expansive and ambitious life will bring. You have to constantly be open to change, but there's a deeper thing that happens when we become responsible for other human lives.. It's a starker shift. So being afraid of what's going to change for you makes a lot of sense.”
“The version of you that you're about to get introduced to through motherhood, you can't really anticipate what she's gonna look like. You don't know who you're about to encounter and that is scary because you're like, can I count on her to still push forward my goals?”
“Take a moment to ask yourself the why behind the concern for becoming a parent for you in particular. This is really, really important. It's actually pretty critical to understand what is driving that fear for you.”
“As a leader, part of what I know my clients will get caught up in is hiding their motherhood identity or trying to minimize it. Trying to make themselves as low maintenance as possible. We need to release this low maintenance identity. This is the time, if there were ever a time, babes, for you to step into your high maintenance era. Becoming a mother, while leading big things is the time… I want you to give yourself full permission to embrace your
CLAIMED is a 6-month group coaching experience for Black mother in senior leadership ready to stop performing and start becoming. This is for the woman who’s done everything “right” on paper—but knows a deeper version of success is calling. If you're craving real support, expert guidance, and a powerful circle of women who get it, you're in the right place.
Text me your name and email via the link in the show notes to get details and apply.