This is the time of year when reflection and gratitude are everywhere. The calendar is winding down, timelines are filled with celebrations, and many entrepreneurs start asking, "Did I do enough?"

In this solo episode, Monique shares a powerful reminder that gratitude and ambition can coexist. You can honor your growth and still know there's more in you. This is not about rushing to the finish line. It is about moving with clarity, intention, and purpose in this final stretch of the year.

Whether you are listening on a holiday or it is just another Thursday, this conversation is your space to pause, reflect, and recommit to what matters most.

DURING THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:

• Why gratitude is more than a feeling. It is a strategy.

• How to recognize the power of what you have already built

• What it means to finish the year your way, not everyone else's

• Three guiding questions to help you close the year with purpose

• A challenge to help you stay grounded and intentional

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Many Black entrepreneurs know what it feels like to consistently show up online, grow a following, build connection, and still feel like the space you are building on does not fully belong to you. The rules change, your reach shifts, and suddenly everything you worked for feels like it is sitting in someone else's hands. This episode speaks to the founder who wants stability, ownership, and the freedom to build without worrying about algorithms or disappearing access.

D'Angelo Senat joins us to break down what it takes to create an online community that is truly yours. He is the Founder and CEO of AllPeep, an open-source platform designed to help leaders own their data, their conversations, and their digital presence. His journey as an engineer and builder who has supported thousands of founders gives him a unique perspective on how ownership shapes the future of your business. He shares what real ownership looks like, why it matters for Black entrepreneurs, and how to create a space that grows with you.

This conversation offers clarity for the entrepreneur who wants to strengthen their brand, deepen their community, and create a digital home that cannot be taken away. There is real power in ownership, and this episode walks you through how to claim it.

DURING THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:

• Why building your community on rented platforms limits your growth and impact

• What it really means to "own" your community and how to start shifting your mindset

• Step-by-step actions to create a digital space that you control from day one

• How to keep your audience engaged and connected without relying on social media algorithms

• The power of data ownership and how it protects your brand and creative work

• How community ownership helps Black entrepreneurs build legacy, not just visibility

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As we head into the holiday season, the pressure to show up and sell can feel heavy. Timelines are flooded with promotions. Everyone seems to be launching something. Meanwhile, you might be feeling like sales are stalling, your energy is low, or the results just aren't matching the effort.

We definitely get it.

In this episode, Monique is talking about how to stay consistent and strategic when sales feel slow and motivation feels shaky. This season is noisy, but it's also full of opportunity. The key is figuring out how to show up in a way that aligns with your goals, your energy, and your audience.

• How to recognize the season you're in and adjust your expectations
  
  

• What to do when results aren't matching the work you're putting in
  
  

• How to sell without shame, even when it's quiet
  
  

• What "showing up" can look like based on your capacity and business model
  
  

• Why repurposing, reconnecting, and real conversations still matter

This is not about trying to match the internet's energy. It's about choosing what makes sense for your goals, your offers, and your people.

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