
Ambition Without Compromise
Hosted by Monique · Monique R. Shields
5.0from 103 ratings
- 98
- Episodes
- 66
- Transcribed
- 103
- Ratings
- Bi-weekly
- Cadence
- 2023
- First episode
About 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.
- Publisher
- Monique R. Shields
- Category
- business
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 9 Mar 2023
- Latest episode
- 21 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
66 of 98 episodes have a transcript.

21 Oct 2026
97 | When You Can’t Hear Yourself Anymore: Navigating the Noise

7 Oct 2026
96 | When the Safe Path No Longer Feels Like Freedom [Dashboard Diaries]

23 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
95 | Learning To Be Held
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95 | Learning To Be Held
Published 23 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] It doesn't have to be, I'm going through this massive traumatizing thing. It's all of the little to medium-sized things that can stack up, stack up, stack up, stack up, stack up, and can create, I think, a lot of distance between you and the potential for closeness that you desire with others, you know, whether it is an explicit community like claimed is, or those who are in your more organic community out in the wild. And so I wrote down here in my, I have a bunch of little post-its sitting here on my desk about this topic. So I was trying to kind of hash through my thoughts That we have to get used to being held, get used to the idea of being held. […]
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- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 5.0 / 5
- 76 ratings
- Spotify
- 5.0 / 5
- 27 ratings
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- 30
- Social presence
- 97
- YouTube
- 0
- Engagement
- 77
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