Episodes
Toronto celebrity & famous person, Jules The Lawyer, joins Monica and Nicole to share how she balances a full-time career as a lawyer while being a TikTok creator. Jules opens up about her decision to leave corporate law, taking a stress leave & transitioning between roles. Biggest takeaway = stay true to yourself in your career and make decisions for yourself, always. Tag @mondaygirlto and @julesthelawyer when you're listening to this week's episode of TGIM. Happy Monday lovelies! 
Published 03/28/22
Published 03/28/22
We love financial transparency at Monday Girl! Monica & Nicole sit down with Reni, The Resource, to chat budgeting 101. Reni shares tips on how to start investing in the stock market, creating passive income streams in your twenties, and what to do when you're buying your first home.  Like this episode? Don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and tell us your favourite part. 
Published 03/14/22
Monica & Nicole had the pleasure of speaking with Thilini Indraratne, Sr. Marketing Manager at Visa, diving deep into the different stages of a customer's journey. From marketing tips for business owners to how to increase customer purchases & addressing negative feedback, this episode is packed with insights for you . Plus, learn how to accelerate your job hunt and what to know if you don't get the job you wanted! Want to make meaningful connections to level up your career? Look...
Published 02/28/22
Happy Valentine's Day lovelies! Today we are celebrating all kinds of self-love, going beyond the bubble bath. Jennifer DeRossi, Founder of Moonstone Collective, sits down with TGIM to share how to deal with toxic relationships at work, what setting boundaries really means and how to practice mindfulness in high-pressure situations. Jennifer opens up about her journey with overcoming breast cancer at a young age, and how she consciously spends time with her soul today. Sending you all the...
Published 02/14/22
Allana Blumberg, Digital Creator & Marketing Associate, joins TGIM to share how she shows up as her best self every day. Listen to hear from a  true morning routine connoisseur about time management and scheduling hacks. Looking to build your portfolio in social media? This episode is for you re: creating all the TikTok content & IG reels. Let us know your fave tip in the reviews! BTW, Monday Girl Social Club has closed for now (cue tears) but don't worry, we can still be friends....
Published 01/31/22
Take a listen to this week's episode of TGIM, an honest conversation about the costs, truths, and details on therapy. Sophie Gray, Founder of Dive Thru, joins Monica and Nicole this week on how to manage your mental health with work plus how to be open about sharing your mental health with your boss. Learn about low-maintenance wellness routines and ways to deal with isolation and pandemic loneliness. What a better way to kick off the New Year than first dibs on our exclusive membership....
Published 01/24/22
The Monday Girl Team sat down to answer your career questions about overcoming shyness at work and staying motivated on the job hunt. Plan with us, self-reflect on the past year, and help set our micro-goals for 2022. Thanks to our partner for our beautiful recording space for this episode. Need a staycation ASAP? Check out The School House for a refreshing winter getaway just outside of Toronto! P.S. Level up your career from anywhere with Monday Girl Social Club, a fully digital career...
Published 01/17/22
Monica and Nicole had the chance to speak with Carley Fortune, Author & Journalist, who recently made the decision to close her chapter at Refinery29 and pursue her passion as an Author. Carley, who is well respected in the media industry, with ample experience in pitching, writing and succeeding as a journalist/writer, is raw & honest in this episode and shares how to build a dynamic career in media. Let us know your fave writing tip and what book recommendations you're taking...
Published 12/20/21
Sarah Stockdale, CEO of Growclass, joins TGIM for a raw and honest conversation on how to know if your business will actually succeed. From building and hiring a team to the secret to great marketing copy, sales calls and emails, Sarah shares tangible advice to start applying heading into the New Year.  GET OUT YOUR NOTEBOOK- this is a good one. 
Published 12/20/21
On this episode of TGIM, Monica & Nicole sit down with Sara Buckingham, Founder of Move to Feel Studio & Sara Bucks Movement. The question du jour: how do you ACTUALLY workout when your schedule is packed? Sara speaks to the importance of listening to your body and intuitive fitness, especially with all the "year end" energy in the air. Show up for yourself with Sara Bucks Movement, exclusive for our listeners get 50% off your first month using the code MONDAYMOVEMENT. Tag us in...
Published 12/06/21
Get out your notebook & pen, because this is a good one! Priya Monga, Chief of Staff to CEO at InstaCart, shares her expertise with TGIM listeners this week on how to get the career you want and land your dream job. Former Facebook employee, Priya speaks to the importance of building an intentional career trajectory and how to think more strategically in your organization. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and tell us your favourite tip from Priya!
Published 12/06/21
Marela Lucero-Lee, Global Marketing Lead at Four Season Hotels & Resorts (***and Monday Girl Social Club Mentor***), joins TGIM podcast to share how she built a career in luxury hospitality. Learn how front of house staff/service industry employees can transition to the corporate side of the business and some secrets of successful brand marketing! Liked this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share your favourite part of our conversation... or tag us @mondaygirlto. 
Published 11/22/21
Morgan Lovely, CEO of THIC, joins Monica & Nicole to tell her entrepreneurial journey in the beauty industry. Morgan shares how she opened the most aesthetically pleasing hair salon in Toronto with top stylists during a very risky time. Exclusive just for Monday Girl listeners, use code MONDAYGIRL at checkout to save 15% on your next purchase of THIC products. P.S. Monday Girl Social Club Re-Opens on November 15th for 7 days only! Get in while you can for our last opening of 2021. Join...
Published 11/08/21
After being diagnosed with epilepsy, Briar Nolet, Dancer & Actress, had to deal with the biggest road block in her career she ever had to face. Have a similar challenge you're dealing with? Listen for tips on how to stay positive & present when overcoming a limitation in your career. ALSO- what she learned from touring with JLo. Yes, Jennifer Lopez.  Follow @mondaygirlto to see more from this interview. 
Published 10/25/21
Founder of Arrae, Siff Haider, joins TGIM sharing her tips on starting a business and launching a product that was created after years of her own personal health issues. Siff dives deep into why you can't be a perfectionist and an entrepreneur at the same time. Monica and Nicole also get her take on being a strong leader (especially after launching a business during the pandemic) and the biggest mistakes founders make today. Use the code MONDAYGIRL to shop all Arrae products at arrae.com...
Published 10/11/21
This week on TGIM, it's just Monica & Nicole for a solo episode, speaking about their experiences with work culture shifting like a tide back and forth during the pandemic.  Listen to hear their opinions on the pros and cons of work culture now and how leadership styles have had to shift in a virtual setting.  Leave TGIM a review and tell us what other solo topics you want to hear! 
Published 09/27/21
On today's episode, Monica & Nicole are joined by Roslyn McLarty, CPA, CA, Co-Founder of The GIST. Roslyn shares how she started a business with her best friends and how they raised over a million dollars in The GIST's first seed-round of funding (not to mention grew a plugged in audience of over 300K).  Listen for tips on how to start a newsletter and what elements it takes to prevent people from hitting 'unsubscribe.' Back to business szn is here- build connections with Monday Girl...
Published 09/06/21
The moment you've all been waiting for: the story behind Monday Girl and how we began as a company. The founders of Monday Girl, Rachel Wong & Istiana Bestari, sit down with the TGIM gang to tell the story of our business from start to present. Listen for tips on how to start your own side hustle and the evolution of our female-owned Toronto business. P.S. Traditional networking just doesn't work. Join Monday Girl Social Club today: the exclusive membership that gives you the tools,...
Published 08/23/21
Looking to break into tech? Andrea Ton of Microsoft sat down with the TGIM crew to share how she balances a fast-paced tech career as a Product Marketing Manager at Microsoft and Instagram as a fashion influencer with 20k+ followers. Learn the key to negotiating your salary and the truth about building your professional network.  Want to build your network with ease? Join Monday Girl Social Club at mondaygirl.ca/socialclub
Published 08/09/21
Savanna Hamilton, one of the only two Black women personalities on-air-full time in sports in Canada, tells TGIM what it's like dealing with microagressions in the workplace, tokenism and ignorance in professional settings. Learn what it really means to stand up for other women in the office and grow a confident career having your voice heard, no matter what industry. If anyone knows how to tell a story, it's this Raptors reporter. Need funding for your business? Turn your followers into...
Published 07/26/21
Want to know how to secure the bag on social? Alyssa Petru, Creator Relations Leader at Bell Media, unveils tips on how much to charge for influencer partnerships, what brands look for in creators and more.  The power of influencer marketing is real and this episode confirms that. Check us out on mondaygirl.ca and @mondaygirlto for more tips. . 
Published 07/12/21
To invest or not to invest? TGIM chats with Jessica Moorhouse, Accredited Financial Counsellor Canada®, Financial Educator and host of the More Money Podcast about the pressures young people face to be financially stable. Learn 3 steps to start investing and Jessica’s #1 saving hack. More money, less problems! Connect with us @mondaygirlto or become a member at mondaygirl.ca 
Published 06/28/21
Glaze Martillano, Senior Talent Recruiter at Facebook & Instagram, knows the struggle to find a job in today’s economy. Interviewing is tough as it is, never-mind in a virtual setting. On this week's episode of TGIM, learn the do’s and don'ts from a top recruiter for your next interview, plus how to land your dream job.  Connect with us @mondaygirlto or become a member at mondaygirl.ca 
Published 06/28/21
Say hello to Monica & Nicole, hosts of TGIM podcast, as they share how they got involved with Monday Girl and what they're most excited about for this season. Tune in for a sneak peek into their #tgim routines & more. Connect with us at @mondaygirlto or become a member at mondaygirl.ca 
Published 06/22/21