Monique & Friends: Our Stories. Unscripted. is where real conversations happen—authentic, candid, and always unscripted. Hosted by Monique Hayward, an entrepreneur, marketing exec, author, and speaker, this podcast dives into career moves, personal branding, storytelling, entrepreneurship, and life’s unexpected twists. With inspiring guests and the AMA: Ask Monique Anything segment, you’ll get stories, insights, and a few laughs along the way. Hit play and join the conversation!
Monique & Friends: Our Stories. Unscripted.
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Monique & Friends: Our Stories. Unscripted. is where real conversations happen—authentic, candid, and always unscripted. Hosted by Monique Hayward, an entrepreneur, marketing exec, author, and speaker, this podcast dives into career moves, personal branding, storytelling, entrepreneurship, and life’s unexpected twists. With inspiring guests and the AMA: Ask Monique Anything segment, you’ll get stories, insights, and a few laughs along the way. Hit play and join the conversation!
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February 6, 2026
Ask Monique Anything: Be Intentional With Your Time, Energy, and Relationships
<p>In this special solo edition of Monique & Friends: Our Stories. Unscripted., Monique Hayward returns with a new Ask Monique Anything episode focused on <strong>intentionality</strong> — how we manage our time, our energy, and the relationships that shape our careers.</p><p>After a brief hiatus, Monique answers listener questions about overcommitment, focus, and authentic networking, sharing candid insights from her entrepreneurial journey and leadership experience.</p><p>✨ <strong>In this episode, Monique covers:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Why growth isn’t linear and how overcommitment can quietly hold us back</p></li><li><p>How to evaluate opportunities using a “return on energy,” not just ROI</p></li><li><p>Why bundling work (instead of scattering it) creates momentum</p></li><li><p>How to network with purpose without feeling transactional</p></li><li><p>The “6-Month Rule” for building meaningful professional relationships</p></li><li><p>Why the strongest networks are nurtured, not harvested</p></li></ul><p>🎧 <strong>Listener Questions Featured:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Eli (Tempe, AZ):</strong> What unproductive habit do you still struggle with as an entrepreneur?</p></li><li><p><strong>Khurmi (Lahore, Pakistan):</strong> How do you network authentically and build relationships that lead to real opportunities?</p></li></ul><p>💡 <strong>Key takeaway:</strong><br>Intentionality with your time, energy, and relationships is what turns effort into impact.</p><p></p>
November 9, 2025
Ask Monique Anything: How to Stand Out and Lift Others Up
<p>In this special solo edition of Monique & Friends: Our Stories. Unscripted., Monique Hayward answers listener questions about <strong>visibility and mentorship</strong> — two essential skills for career growth and leadership.</p><p>Recording from Aiken, South Carolina while visiting her mom, Monique reflects on what it really takes to be seen, heard, and valued in large organizations and how true leaders pay it forward by guiding others to realize their potential.</p><p>✨ <strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Why doing great work isn’t enough and how storytelling drives visibility</p></li><li><p>How to navigate office politics with integrity and influence</p></li><li><p>The 3-layer stakeholder map every professional should create</p></li><li><p>How to mentor young talent by focusing on potential, not perfection</p></li><li><p>The art of praising publicly and coaching privately</p></li><li><p>Why mentorship is leadership and how it multiplies your impact</p></li></ul><p>🎙 <strong>Listener Questions:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Neetha from Pleasanton, CA — How do you gain visibility for your work in a large organization? What’s your strategy for navigating internal politics?</p></li><li><p>Ousmane from Geneva, Switzerland — How do you guide or mentor young talent to focus on and realize their potential?</p></li></ul><p>📍 Recorded in Aiken, South Carolina.</p><p>🎧 Subscribe and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform.</p>
August 11, 2025
Gen Z Unfiltered: A Real Talk with My Niece & Nephew About Fear, Hope, and the Future
<p>Season 2 kicks off with a special family conversation you won’t want to miss. I’m joined by my niece Ashley (18) and nephew Isaiah (15) for a candid, unscripted dialogue about what it’s really like to grow up Gen Z in 2025.We cover everything from:- The fears and hopes that shape their generation- How COVID-19 changed their friendships, health habits, and worldview- The ongoing divide over masking and public health precautions- The challenges and opportunities of being digital natives in the age of misinformation and AI- Their dreams for the future, from art and activism to engineering and space exploration- Why action absorbs anxiety and how they find balance in an overwhelming news cycleAnd in this special “Ask Monique Anything” segment, we flip the script. Ashley and Isaiah put me in the hot seat with their own questions about what's on my mind.Whether you’re curious about Gen Z perspectives or just love honest, cross-generational conversations, this episode is full of insight, humor, and heart.🎧 Listen now and join the conversation.00:00: Show Open01:27: Understanding Generation Z's Perspective08:41: Navigating Information Overload10:59: Impact of COVID-1918:33: Visualize the Future22:09: The Impact of AI33:24: Ask Monique Anything: Special Edition38:42: Wrap Up</p>
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