In this episode, Monique gives a review of the past year, what she is looking forward to, and gives a teaser of what to expect for season 4. Listen in and learn about the powerful call to action she has for the community. Remember To Subscribe And Review The Podcast. Share Your Takeaways From The Podcast With The Hashtag: #SBTPODCAST Connect With Monique On Social Media: Join The Shine Brighter Together Community To Stay Up To Date On The Shine Brighter Together Podcast. Ig: @moemotivate Get Mon...
Jun 15, 2021•24 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Yasmine Cheyenne, an advocate for mental health as well as a diversity, equity, and inclusion expert talks to Monique about her healing practices and how important therapy can be. Listen in and learn the importance of setting boundaries. Remember To Subscribe And Review The Podcast. Share Your Takeaways From The Podcast With The Hashtag: #SBTPODCAST Connect With Monique On Social Media: Join The Shine Brighter Together Community To Stay Up To Date On The Shine Brighter Together ...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Monique once again shares three hilarious stories and lessons learned from her life. She shares stories about her children and when she was able to travel before Covid. *Remember to subscribe and review the podcast. Share your takeaways from the podcast with the hashtag #sbtpodcast. Connect with Monique: Sign up here to stay up to date on the Shine Brighter Together Podcast and keep in touch with Monique. IG: @moemotivate Get Monique’s book EntrepreFriendships Support the podcas...
May 25, 2021•28 min•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast Monique sits and talks with Coco & Breezy about their journey of starting their Eyewear company, overcoming life’s obstacles, and staying grounded in their work. Remember To Subscribe And Review The Podcast. Share Your Takeaways From The Podcast With The Hashtag: #SBTPODCAST Connect With Monique On Social Media: Join The Shine Brighter Together Community To Stay Up To Date On The Shine Brighter Together Podcast. Ig: @moemotivate Get Monique’s Book Entreprefriendships Support Us On Patreon: Patre...
May 18, 2021•55 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Monique speaks with Ivy Felicia, certified holistic wellness coach and motivational speaker, about self-care, how to love yourself, and how to feel at peace in your body no matter the shape, size, or body type. Remember To Subscribe And Review The Podcast. Share Your Takeaways From The Podcast With The Hashtag: #SBTPODCAST Connect With Monique On Social Media: Join The Shine Brighter Together Community To Stay Up To Date On The Shine Brighter Together Podcast. Ig: @moemotivate G...
May 11, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast In this spinoff episode, Monique sits down with Fifi Buchanan, who shares three random life stories and lessons she has learned. Fifi Buchanan is a copywriter content creator and voice actress. She also hosts a podcast called Wonderfully Made, where she uses storytelling soothing sounds and personal experiences to help others reflect on some of life’s biggest questions and challenges. Be sure to tune in as Monique and Fifi laugh about past experiences and more. * *Remember to subscribe and revie...
May 04, 2021•51 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode Monique and Rachel Ricketts, healer and author of the book Do Better: Spiritual Activism for Fighting and Healing from White Supremacy , speak about how Black women are not to be exploited or extracted from. Racial justice and healing. Healing past, present and future across time & space in all family lines. **Remember to subscribe and review the podcast. Share your takeaways from the podcast with the hashtag # sbtpodcast .** Connect with Monique: Sign up here to stay up to date ...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast This episode features Maria Rodriquez, founder of @fearherfightathletics , powerlifting coach, small business owner and community activist. Monique speaks to Maria about politics, racism, diet culture and fitness. Listen in and learn how to step out of your box, push yourself to be better and overcome your fears. **Remember to subscribe and review the podcast. Share your takeaways from the podcast with the hashtag #sbtpodcast.** Connect with Monique: Sign up here to stay up to date on the Shine ...
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Monique sits down with the legendary Amari Ice, the Prince of Hearts again. Author, Hypnotherapist, skilled gay Matchmaker, and first Black Gay Relationship Coach, for a follow-up of Random Stories and Lessons Learned. In Part 1 Monique shared three random life experiences from her past, now she’s bringing her friends to the journey. Join in this joyful episode as Amari shares his random life experiences. *Remember to subscribe and review the podcast. Share your takeaways from t...
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast Monique shares a glimpse into her journey of healing her relationship with her body and how gaining weight without shame is changing her life. Remember To Subscribe And Review The Podcast. Share Your Takeaways From The Podcast With The Hashtag: #SBTPODCAST Connect With Monique On Social Media: Join The Shine Brighter Together Community To Stay Up To Date On The Shine Brighter Together Podcast. Ig: @moemotivate Get Monique’s Book Entreprefriendships Support Us On Patreon: Patreon.Com/Shinebrighte...
Apr 06, 2021•47 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast Monique shares how she made one of the most painful, yet liberating decisions that changed her life, which was to leave the Christian church. Listen and learn how you can apply the lessons learned to your life. Remember To Subscribe And Review The Podcast. Share Your Takeaways From The Podcast With The Hashtag: #SBTPODCAST Connect With Monique On Social Media: Join The Shine Brighter Together Community To Stay Up To Date On The Shine Brighter Together Podcast. Ig: @moemotivate Get Monique’s Book...
Mar 30, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast In this season opener, Monique talks about what’s expected for this season of the podcast. She introduces us to her artwork, shares some great updates and thought-provoking questions to get into a daily practice of introspective anti-racism work. Back in May/June 2020 there was a surge of interest in the work of anti-racism for a finite moment and then it quickly fizzled out. Monique took her anger and put it into action with a challenge to redirect the conversation on Black liberation. Learn ab...
Mar 23, 2021•21 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode Monique ends the season by sharing a little bit about what this year has been like, breaking it down into three categories. Join in as she recaps episodes with former guests, gives self-care tips, and speaks about COVID-19. Be sure to check out the former guest below for great tips on doing the work to help fight racism. Lauren Lavell Website: https://www.laurenleavellfitness.com/ Tashira Halyard: 21 Day Happiness Challenge ; politicsandfshn Nala Toussaint: www.nalatoussaint.com ...
Dec 01, 2020•48 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Blair Imani, critically acclaimed activist, author, and dynamic speaker joins Monique to talk about the cultural experience and how it changes on different coasts. Listen in as these two ladies explore the history, politics, and more. *Remember to subscribe and review the podcast. Share your takeaways from the podcast with the hashtag #sbtpodcast. Connect with Monique: Sign up here to stay up to date on the Shine Brighter Together Podcast and keep in touch with Monique. Support ...
Nov 24, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Monique talks with Cyndie Spiegel. Keynote speaker, community builder, “personal power alchemist,”* and all-around truth-teller, known Author, Women’s Culture Consultant and Community Builder about life experiences and mental health & wellness. Cyndie founded Dear Grown Ass Women™, a modern community and self-development platform that is unapologetically for multi-faceted women over the age of 35. Listen and laugh with Monique and Cyndie as they reminisce about past times, perso...
Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast Monique sits down with Amari Ice, the Prince of Hearts. Author, hypnotherapist, skilled gay matchmaker, and first Black gay relationship coach. Amari hilariously explains how hypnosis works, how negative situations can turn into positive situations, and keeps us laughing with charisma and charm. Tune in as Monique and Amari talk about love, relationships, and more. Information is shared for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional or medical advice. We do not edit out adu...
Nov 10, 2020•57 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Monique shares her life & experiences through three random stories. Find out more about her and what she is loving for the moment. Information is shared for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional or medical advice. We do not edit out adult language or code for cuss words or swear words so please consider this. We also discuss topics that may not be suitable for young children or you may hear things that are triggering so consider this as well. Thank you...
Nov 03, 2020•26 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast This powerful episode features Elizabeth Quintal known blogger, business developer, entrepreneur, and mom. Elizabeth shares her experience of moving to Madrid for the first time living aboard. We learn about her transition to a new country managing her business, family, and self. Information is shared for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional or medical advice. We do not edit out adult language or code for cuss words or swear words so please consider this. We also disc...
Oct 27, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast This episode features Latham Thomas, Celebrity Wellness/ Lifestyle Maven & Birth Doula. Dive in as we discuss COVID-19 and break down the feelings and emotions people of color are experiencing with Systemic Racism during this time. Information is shared for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional or medical advice. We do not edit out adult language or code for cuss words or swear words so please consider this. We also discuss topics that may not be suitable for young chi...
Oct 20, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode's topic Why I Don’t Have White Friends, Monique journeys through her childhood and shares how her identity as a young Black woman brought awareness to her Blackness. She breaks down how she felt the sting of racism as early as in middle school. We learn how she came to use her voice and speak up for her Black people. Be sure to listen in on this powerful episode and learn how to overcome pushback, resistance and violence against Black people and people of color. Information is sh...
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast This episode features Tashira Halyard, founder of Politics & Fashion , a lifestyle blog dedicated to style and self-care, a breast cancer survivor, attorney and social justice advocate. Tashira speaks on her healing journey and tells us about the 21 Day Happiness Project. In this episode Monique and Tashira educate you on anti-blackness, politics, fashion and oppression. Information is shared for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional or medical advice. We do not edit o...
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Nala Simone Toussaint, Consultant, Activist, Organizer, Influencer, Healer joins us and shares her journey as a Trans Women and her work in the community. Information is shared for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional or medical advice. We do not edit out adult language or code for cuss words or swear words so please consider this. We also discuss topics that may not be suitable for young children or you may hear things that are triggering so consider...
Sep 29, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast Dive deep in a discussion about the challenges endured during COVID-19 & be inspired as Monique shares how she & her family are navigating these challenging times. Listen in and see if you can apply any of the tips to your situation. Information is shared for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional or medical advice. We do not edit out adult language or code for cuss words or swear words so please consider this. We also discuss topics that may not be suitable for young c...
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Monique shares reviews from a previous podcast. S he shares her favorite item of the moment. She encourages community outreach and explains the importance of growth and evolution through the New Ground Rules. Listen in and learn how to help dismantle White Supremacy. Information is shared for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional or medical advice. We do not edit out adult language or code for cuss words or swear words so please consider this. We also ...
Sep 15, 2020•35 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast Monique has some exciting updates to share in this brief introduction to season 2 of the Shine Brighter Together Podcast. Information is shared for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional or medical advice. We do not edit out adult language or code for cuss words or swear words so please consider this. We also discuss topics that may not be suitable for young children or you may hear things that are triggering so consider this as well. Thank you so much for listening to ...
Sep 08, 2020•24 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Listen in to learn more about the key ingredients necessary to intentionally connect with others and cultivate healthy relationships. Information is shared for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional or medical advice. We do not edit out adult language or code for cuss words or swear words so please consider this. We also discuss topics that may not be suitable for young children or you may hear things that are triggering so consider this as well. Thank you so much for l...
Jul 16, 2019•42 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is a continuation of last week’s on what anti-racism work is. Monique dives into two more reasons why people don't do the work of anti-racism and why people gravitate towards complacency instead of action. Information is shared for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional or medical advice. We do not edit out adult language or code for cuss words or swear words so please consider this. We also discuss topics that may not be suitable for young children or you ...
Jul 09, 2019•26 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode Monique defines anti-racism and why you may not be doing the work. Monique discusses how you can learn to build a critical lens so you can identify racism and do the work. Information is shared for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional or medical advice. We do not edit out adult language or code for cuss words or swear words so please consider this. We also discuss topics that may not be suitable for young children or you may hear things that are trigge...
Jul 02, 2019•25 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode Monique shares thirteen ground rules to guide you in what to expect from the podcast, how to receive what you hear, and what to do about what you’re learning. Information is shared for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional or medical advice. We do not edit out adult language or code for cuss words or swear words so please consider this. We also discuss topics that may not be suitable for young children or you may hear things that are triggering so consi...
Jun 25, 2019•18 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast In this vulnerable episode Monique reflects on the Netflix series, “When They See Us.” Monique shares her thoughts on raising her son in our culture today as well as a special guest interview with him. Information is shared for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional or medical advice. We do not edit out adult language or code for cuss words or swear words so please consider this. We also discuss topics that may not be suitable for young children or you may hear things t...
Jun 20, 2019•28 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast 
