When you think “beauty industry,” you probably don’t think authenticity.You think of photo filters, marketing hype, and ingredients you can’t pronounce. But my conversation with Giella Poblocki, founder and CEO of GIELLA Custom Blend Cosmetics, completely flipped that script. Here’s a woman who has spent more than 20 years quietly building a beauty business based […]

Let’s get real. There are conversations that women have quietly (behind closed doors, with girlfriends, or maybe not at all) because somewhere along the way, we were taught they were too personal, too uncomfortable, or too much. In my conversation with Kristen Fairback, Executive Vice President at SHE Media, we decided to talk about all […]

Let’s cut the crap. You don’t need another strategy, hack, or shiny software tool to scale your business. What you do need is to actually know yourself, like yourself, and trust yourself enough to stop trying to do it all alone. That’s the conversation I had with Tonya Gossage, Business Growth Strategist and Founder of […]

Let me bust a myth right out of the gate: philanthropy is not just for billionaires in ball gowns writing seven-figure checks. Philanthropy is for you. Yes, you… The woman juggling kids, career, side hustle, or maybe just trying to get through the week without losing your damn mind. If you’ve ever given your time, […]

Self-care isn’t a luxury—it’s a responsibility.
In this episode of Possibilities with Monique de Maio, Katie McDonald, founder of b.nourished, shares her raw story of hitting rock bottom and rebuilding a life rooted in boundaries, nourishment, and unapologetic self-care. From perfectionism and overwhelm to food, guilt, and integrity-based decisions, this conversation is a masterclass for high achievers who want to thrive without burning out.
Plus: Katie is offering 15% off her b.nourished Planner with code MONIQUE15.

Let’s get something straight: no one is going to hand you a seat at the table. You have to know who you are, speak with clarity, and own your damn voice. That’s exactly what this week’s Possibilities episode is about. I sat down with M.H. (Mary Hope) McQuiston, VP and General Manager at Autodesk, board […]

Let’s get one thing clear: if you’re experiencing weight gain, brain fog, anxiety, or sleep disruption, it might not be burnout or aging—it might be your hormones. In this week’s episode of Possibilities, I sat down with Dr. Cindy Parnes, board-certified OB/GYN and founder of the New Jersey Women’s Wellness Center, for a no-BS conversation […]

Let’s talk about the kind of legacy that doesn’t require a press release, a blue checkmark, or a TED Talk. In this week’s Possibilities with Monique de Maio episode, I had the rare pleasure of recording an in-person fireside chat (yes, there was literal fire) with my longtime friend, fellow marketing brain, and badass entrepreneur, […]

Let’s talk about a word that doesn’t usually get enough airtime in professional circles: part-time. Or, more accurately, the perception of it. Because here’s the truth: part-time doesn’t mean part-skilled, part-driven, or part-impactful. In my recent podcast episode, I had the absolute pleasure of talking with Elizabeth Willetts—a force of nature, a mom, a recruiter […]

Let’s get one thing straight: strength isn’t about pretending everything’s fine while you’re silently losing it behind the scenes. Strength is crying in the car before soccer practice, showing up anyway, and still managing to coach a killer meeting or cheer from the sidelines. This week on Possibilities with Monique de Maio, I sat down […]