Busy, successful and hard-driving women tell me that they ‘often serve themselves last’, and that self-care often strikes them as selfish. I’d like to have you consider that self-care is essential and selfless, not selfish. If you don’t ‘put on your oxygen mask on first’, how can you help anyone else? In this episode, I […]

In this podcast episode, I discuss my “L3 project,’’ which stands for Live Like a Local, where my husband and I live in different countries for an extended period. We decided that rather than live in a bigger house, or invest in a second home, we would make international travel part of our living expenses, […]

Happy 2024, Everyone! I am taking a bit of a flyer here today, and speaking to you in the first person, from the heart.  You see, I re-read my blogs from 2023, and I decided they were too basic, I need to get more ‘real’, more ‘raw’ with you guys.  So, if you like hearing […]

Breaking Down the Barriers of Self-Doubt Welcome to another insightful exploration of a topic that resonates with many of us: Imposter Syndrome. As high-performing women, we often find ourselves grappling with this psychological phenomenon, where despite our accomplishments, we fear being exposed as “frauds.” Let’s dive deep into understanding and overcoming this challenge. Understanding Imposter […]

Navigating the Intersection of Aspiration and Action Welcome to a thought-provoking journey where we dissect a vital component of personal and professional development: the dichotomy between desire and discipline. This exploration is inspired by Monique de Maio’s insightful reflections on making decisions over feelings, a concept echoed by Jess Sims from Peloton. The Battle Within: […]

In a recent episode of the “Possibilities with Monique de Maio” podcast, Monique delved into a topic that resonates deeply in our competitive society: the concept that success is not binary. As Monique reflects on her own experiences with launching a podcast and publishing a book, she brings to light the peculiar reactions of those […]

In a recent episode of her podcast “Possibilities with Monique de Maio,” Monique discusses the increasing difficulty of making smart and healthy food choices. She points out that the United States allows over 1,000 ingredients in its food and cosmetics, many of which are banned in other countries such as Europe, China, and India. Monique […]

In a world filled with information overload, our minds have a natural tendency to gravitate towards simplicity and clarity. This is where the power of three comes into play. Whether it’s in marketing, communication, religion, philosophy, or culture, the number three holds a special significance. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of […]

In her podcast, Monique de Maio discusses the power of inertia and how it can prevent us from making positive changes in our lives. She argues that inertia is the force that keeps us doing things the way we’ve always done them, even when those things aren’t working for us. This can be seen in […]

As a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment, I’m excited to announce the launch of my newest endeavor: my podcast, Possibilities with Monique de Maio. The podcast offers inspiring and practical advice from real women (not superstars, super coaches, or supermodels) who have real lives, real families, and real careers–to help you design a life you […]