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.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 68
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
67 | More Than Getting By: How I Resourced Myself and Reclaimed My Career
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In this week's episode, join Monique as she shares her inspiring journey from side hustler to executive coach.
Monique takes us on a journey…
66 | Why Ambitious Women Are So Lonely — with Danielle Bayard Jackson
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In this week's episode, Monique welcomes Danielle Bayard Jackson, a relational health educator, to discuss the complexities of female friends…
65 | Reimagining Success from the Inside Out: Personal Style, Presence, and Possibility — with Pamela Shepard
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How do you dress for the life and legacy you actually want?
In this powerful and personal episode, Monique is joined by costume designer, educ…
64 | When the World Hurts, Is It OK to Keep Building?
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Reflecting on her time at the ROI Millionaire Summit, Monique shares the profound inspiration she gained from connecting with like-minded ind…
63 | Healing the Hustle: Finding Freedom in Feminine Wisdom with Dené Logan
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Tune in as Dené Logan joins Monique to explore the dynamics of feminine and masculine energy and how they impact our relationships and person…
62 | Why We're Sabotaging Our Future Selves
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What if the key to unlocking your future self lies in how you treat her today?
In this inspiring episode, Monique introduces the transformati…
61 | Unpacking Uncertainty And Taking Risks
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In this week's episode, Monique tackles the complex relationship between risk and ambition, especially for women of color. Through compelling…
60 | Too Busy to Dream: When the Work That Made You Successful Starts Holding You Back
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What if the version of leadership that got you here is the very thing keeping you stuck? It’s time to grow and expand—not so you can carry mo…
59 | You Don’t Need More Time — You Need a New Identity
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58 | What Got Me Here: The Real ROI (And Real Costs) Of My Self-Investment Journey
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In this deeply personal episode, Monique shares the behind-the-scenes story of her biggest self-investments—from surprise trips and $15K coac…
57 | The Less I Do The More I Get Done: Finding Rest As We Work
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Are you feeling overwhelmed and overworked? In our latest episode, Monique explores the transformative power of rest and how it can revolutio…
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 …
55 | When You Do The Most But Expect The Least: Letting Go Of Shrinking Yourself
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This week's episode dives into self-love and transformation! Join Monique as she discusses the importance of recognizing your worth and embra…
54 | The Giver, The Grinder & The Pleaser: Rethinking Success
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Is the pursuit of success weighing you down? In this episode, Monique uncovers how ambition can sometimes come at the cost of our deepest dre…
53 | The Safety Shift: Trusting Yourself in Times of Transformation
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In today's fast-paced world, the pressure to conform to a certain image of success can be overwhelming. Many of us are familiar with the arch…
52 | Making The Scary Identity Leap
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Are you standing at the edge of a new chapter, feeling the pull of transformation, yet held back by invisible barriers?
Join Monique as she u…
51 | Monique's 2024 Reflections: Money, Motherhood & Mental Health + What's Next!
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In this episode, Monique shares her personal process for annual reflection, offering insights into how she evaluates the past year and sets i…
50 | Top 5 Episodes Since Launching AWC
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Welcome 2025 with us as we celebrate our 50th podcast episode! 🎉
Join Monique as she reflects on the top five episodes—ranked by downloads and…
49 | Whose Permission Are You Seeking?
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Have you ever felt the pull to close one chapter of your life and start a new one, only to be held back by an invisible ball and chain?
This …
48 | Learning How To Choose Instead Of Saying Yes To Everything
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In a world where success is often defined by external benchmarks and societal expectations, Monique invites us to pause and reflect on the ar…