Rising Femme with Monique Harding, Psychology Led Business and Performance Coach and Therapist. A podcast to help you master your mind so that you can rise higher in all areas of your life, love and leadership. Together with inspired guests, we’ll unpack what it really takes to level up your impact and income. Expect cosy riffs that mess with your stuck thinking, powerful story shares and the practical tools and tips you need to embody your best self today across business, relationships, money and more. I’ll show you how to step into your power and create the inner resources so that you become your own success story.
How I'm navigating a BIG season in my business (mindset, perfectionism + decisions)
Send us Fan Mail Want to get coached by Monique? Book a fit-check call here: https://tidycal.com/moniqueharding/clarity-call This is a more vulnerable share on the pod. An important one though as I truly believe the more we can bring our own edges and challenges to these platforms, the better off everyone is. We learn through each other after all! I've been navigating an unusually BIG season across all of my streams over the last month and I'm sharing how that has challenged me in terms of mindset and subsequently, the action that I'm taking. I share; The flow on effect of busy-ness and how it shapes your thinking Navigating perfectionism blocks How to return back to your magic Why reverse-engineering and strategy-first has never worked for me Doubling down on what works A decision making framework to determine where to place your energy when you're feeling pulled in lots of directions Join Portfolio Business Accelerator
Starting Your Portfolio Business
Send us Fan Mail If you've been following along with this Portfolio Business Series, you've probably reached the point where you're thinking... "Okay, but where do I actually start?" In this episode, we're getting practical. I walk you through the framework I use to build portfolio businesses, the three streams every portfolio should have, and why the goal isn't to create more income streams—it's to build an ecosystem that gives you security, freedom and room to experiment. In this episode, we explore: Why you don't need the whole plan before you begin The three core streams of a portfolio business: Anchor, Leverage and Experimental Why your anchor income should come first How to identify the skills and expertise that can become new income streams Why your past experience holds more opportunity than you realise The mindset shift from certainty to experimentation The importance of building your portfolio in the right sequence Why community can accelerate your confidence and growth If you've been curious about portfolio business but haven't known where to begin, this episode will help you take the first step with clarity and confidence. Learn more about the Portfolio Map: Portfolio Map Training Find out what stage of portfolio business you're in by DMing PB Quiz on Instagram.
How a Portfolio Business Works
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the third episode of the portfolio business series! We've talked about what a portfolio business is, we've talked about who it's for, and now it's time to get practical. In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of my own portfolio business and sharing exactly how this model works in real life. From how I structure my week, to how my different income streams support each other, to the strategic framework I use when building new streams, we're getting into the nuts and bolts of portfolio business. In this episode, we explore: Why portfolio business is an ecosystem, not a collection of random income streams How I structure my week across multiple businesses and roles The biggest misconception people have about diversification Why one stream should fund the next The strategic order I recommend when building a portfolio How to create flexibility without creating chaos The role of systems, structure, and planning in a portfolio model How my own portfolio business evolved over time The portfolio readiness framework and knowing your next step If you've been wondering what portfolio business actually looks like day-to-day, this episode will help you move from concept to implementation. Big Love, Mon x
How to Know If a Portfolio Business Is Right for You
Send us Fan Mail In this second episode of the Portfolio Business Series, we're chatting through who this model is best suited for. While I'm incredibly passionate about portfolio businesses, I'm also the first to admit that this model isn't for everyone. Every business structure comes with trade-offs, and the key is understanding which model aligns with your strengths, personality, goals, and stage of life. In this episode, we explore: Why portfolio business isn't a one-size-fits-all model The personality traits that thrive in a portfolio structure Why multi-passionate people often feel at home in this model The surprising relationship between freedom and structure Who should avoid building a portfolio business Why millennials are increasingly drawn to diversification How AI and career uncertainty are changing the way we think about work The difference between your job description and your actual expertise How to identify whether you're ready to build a portfolio business If you've ever felt constrained by traditional career paths, struggled to choose just one thing, or found yourself craving more flexibility, security, and autonomy in the way you work, this episode will give you a fresh perspective on what's possible. Big Love, Mon x 🎥 Portfolio Business Mini Training: Watch Here
What Is a Portfolio Business?
Send us Fan Mail Most people think business growth looks like building one offer, one audience, and one path to revenue. But what if you're not wired that way? In this episode, I'm unpacking the concept of the portfolio business = a strategically designed ecosystem of income streams built around your skills, expertise, and interests. We explore: Why the traditional business model stopped fitting me What a portfolio business actually is (in plain English) The difference between an ecosystem and a value ladder What portfolio businesses are often confused with How to identify the common thread running through your expertise Why diversification is becoming more relevant in today's rapidly changing world How to create multiple ways for people to engage with your work without creating chaos If you've ever felt constrained by the idea that you should only do one thing, this episode will offer a different perspective on building a business that reflects the full breadth of who you are. If you'd like to dive deeper into one of the concepts I reference in this episode, you can learn more about the Portfolio Map here: 🎥 Watch the Portfolio Map Training DM me on Instagram (let's work together!)
Do it messy.... Like me
Send us Fan Mail If you're feeling stagnant, lost, confused or in a big pivot season of change - this episode is probably exactly what you need to hear. I'm sharing my personal reflections of what i'm navigating BTS and what's been helping me arrive at a place of clarity and action. I wholeheartedly believe when more people share the BTS when they are actually in it rather than from a retrospective view, not only can we learn and connect more deeply but others will help us through it more constructively through sharing there own reflections. I'd love to hear what you take from this share. DM over on instagram at @_moniqueharding.
Your Identity Gap Is Making Visibility Feel ICK
Send us Fan Mail Does your marketing just not feel like YOU anymore? Maybe showing up has started to feel a bit forced or ick? Most people think it’s a discipline thing when more often it’s an identity one. In today’s ep, we’re talking: Why your brand often reflects an outdated version of you How misalignment leads to inconsistency and avoidance The relationship between self and strategy (and why both need to evolve together) How to identify and lean into your natural strengths in visibility and marketing What to do when certain platforms or strategies feel draining If you’ve known for awhile you need to realign your marketing with your present self - this episode is for you. Marketing that finally feels GOOD!! If you enjoyed this episode, you’ll love the You-Shaped Strategist GPT , a tool I built to help founders design strategy around their unique strengths. Access it here - You-Shaped Strategist GP DM me on Instagram (let's work together!) Join Luminate - April has 5 spots left
Bin Your Strategy (and Do This Instead)
Send us Fan Mail You’ve probably been told two things in business. Build a unique personal brand. Follow this exact blueprint. And most founders never question the contradiction. We’re living in the opportunity age. You can build a business around your thinking, personality and perspective. Yet at the exact same time the internet is flooded with funnels, launch formulas and “proven strategies” you're expected to copy. So when it doesn’t work… founders assume something is wrong with them. In this episode we unpack: • Why you haven’t found your perfect strategy yet • The illusion of seeing someone’s full business model online • Why some strategies work brilliantly for one person and fall flat for another • How your natural strengths should dictate your strategy If you enjoyed this episode, you’ll love the You-Shaped Strategist GPT, a tool I built to help founders design strategy around their unique strengths. Access it here - You-Shaped Strategist GPT DM me on Instagram (let's work together!) Join Luminate - April has 5 spots left
I Binned My Entire Retreat 24 Hours Before It Started
Send us Fan Mail A BTS look at Luminate’s very first in-person retreat, including the moment I scrapped the entire structure 24 hours before it began. Inside, I share: Why I binned the original plan The full cost breakdown What I underestimated in planning What I would absolutely do again Why this retreat paid off 100x over If you’re thinking about hosting an in-person event, you’re curious about the financial reality of retreats, and you want to see how intuition-led leadership actually works, this is YOUR episode. WORK WITH MONIQUE: DM “WAITLIST” on Instagram @moniqueharding_ for program info! Join the waitlist for my business mastermind Luminate - http://www.moniqueharding.co/luminate Join Portfolio Business Accelerator
Millennial Business Owners We Need to Talk
Send us Fan Mail Millennial women, pull up a seat. If you were born between 1981 and 1996… this is your loving pep talk. You’re being out-marketed by people ten years younger than you. Today we unpack: Why millennials struggle with visibility more than Gen Z The millennial conditioning around “being polished” before sharing Why Gen Z’s willingness to document day one is a superpower The financial cost of hiding in plain sight How expertise-rich women can stack new revenue streams Why visibility is not about TikTok 4x per day How to identify and articulate your unique IP There is more revenue available inside your current business model. But it requires visibility. DM “IP” on Instagram to get the free worksheet mentioned in the episode!
Your Next Level Is Hidden In What’s Already Working
Send us Fan Mail What does it actually mean to lean into flow instead of forcing something to work? In this episode, I unpack: Why your next level is usually hiding inside what’s already converting Why scaling one-on-one is absolutely possible (yes, I will die on that hill) How online conditioning has trained us to override our strengths Why forcing models that work for others leads to burnout How to build a strengths-based business that stands the test of time The 4 core engines of your business (attraction, conversion, delivery, retention) And so much more. If you’ve been trying to force something… If you’re sitting in “this should work” energy… If your body feels heavy every time you open your laptop… This is your permission slip to do business differently. Download the worksheet I mentioned in the episode here WORK WITH MONIQUE: DM “WAITLIST” on Instagram @moniqueharding_ for program info!
The Dangers of Close Proximity Thinking
Send us Fan Mail This episode wasn’t planned and honestly, those are often the most important ones. Lately, I’ve been seeing a pattern across clients that I know is bigger than just individual business challenges. It’s environmental. It’s cultural. It’s conditioning. This is what happens when you get so close to one data point, one number, one month, one decision… that you completely lose sight of the bigger picture. Inside this episode we unpack: Why revenue dips are often predictable (and not problems) The dangerous industry conditioning around constant month-on-month growth The nervous system response to perceived “loss” or contraction Why not all investments are equal The psychological patterns that pull us into scarcity thinking …and more. This episode is about perspective, emotional regulation, and strategic maturity. Because when you’re too close to the data… You will always find something to panic about. And most of the time, nothing is actually wrong. WORK WITH MONIQUE: Interested in being coached by me? Book an exploration call: https://tidycal.com/moniqueharding/clarity-call DM “ESTABLISHED” on Instagram @moniqueharding_ for program info! Check out if its for you.
For when you need more clients in your business
Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode was sparked straight off a 30-minute power session with a woman who is so ready for her next level but stuck in the same place I see so many thought leaders stuck: “I’m showing up… but where are the clients?” This is for you if: You’re in the early seasons of business You’re pivoting your offers You’re feeling like a best-kept secret You’re craving more consistent flow in your client enquiry I touch on three frameworks I teach inside my coaching programs with expertise-led businesses and thought leaders. This episode is equal parts strategy, psychology, storytelling and grounded leadership. Pour a tea, settle in, and let’s get you attracting the right clients in a way that feels like you. WORK WITH MONIQUE: Interested in being coached by me? Book an exploration call: https://tidycal.com/moniqueharding/clarity-call Join Portfolio Business Accelerator
Listen to This When You're Needing Clarity
Send us Fan Mail After months away from the podcast (not intentionally… ), I'm back to talk about something I’ve been seeing everywhere in my clients lately: Clarity. Or more accurately, the lack of it and the deep desire for it. If you’ve been saying things like: “I wish I was clearer… I don’t know what direction to go… nothing feels aligned…” then this one will hit home. Inside this cosy riff, we unpack: Why clarity is nervous-system based , not “think-hard-enough” based How outsourcing your thinking to AI, mentors, or the internet can actually make you more confused Why your high-achiever identity might be blocking your clarity The difference between integration and more information How gripping too tightly keeps your answer buried The real reason clarity comes the moment you stop forcing it The frameworks and reflective questions I use with clients to draw clarity out Why grounding your nervous system changes your decision-making instantly WORK WITH MONIQUE: Interested in being coached by me? Book an exploration call: https://tidycal.com/moniqueharding/clarity-call Check out if its for you. Join Portfolio Business Accelerator
How to build a business that fits your life (not the other way round)
Send us Fan Mail Most business owners start out chasing freedom. But somewhere along the way, the business starts running them. The hours, the client load, the constant pressure — life gets squeezed in around the edges. It doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, I’m sharing: Why so many entrepreneurs end up serving their business instead of the other way around. How to design your model, offers, and sales process to fit your life. The mindset shift that makes freedom non-negotiable. A client example of redesigning for both income and space. If you’re ready to grow without sacrificing the life you actually want, this conversation will show you where to start. When you're really ready to grow the business of your dreams, then check out my six month business mastermind Luminate. It's for business owners currently in a pivot where I support you through hyper personalised strategy and high performance psychology. Learn more and apply for Luminate here .
The strategy, psychology and energy of a successful pivot
Send us Fan Mail When most people pivot, they focus on the strategy: offers, pricing, messaging. And while strategy matters, it’s not enough. A pivot will never stick unless your psychology and energy are aligned with it. Without the inner shifts, the best plan in the world gets abandoned halfway through. In this episode, I’m breaking down: The three lenses every successful pivot needs: strategy, psychology, and energy. How to know which one is your weakest link right now. A client example of what happens when all three work together. Why missing even one can keep you stuck in stop–start cycles. If you’re making a change in your business — or know one’s coming — this conversation will help you make it stick. And if you are really serious about growing your business or expanding through this messy middle / pivot season, let's talk about you joining us inside the October round of Luminate. DM me on Instagram here .
Scaling without more clients or hours
Send us Fan Mail Most people think scaling means adding more clients, doing more marketing, and working more hours. That’s not scaling, that’s just building yourself a bigger job. True scaling is about creating more output without adding more to your plate. In this episode, I’m sharing: The hidden bottlenecks that quietly cap your growth. How to spot the leverage points hiding in plain sight. Real examples of scaling profit without increasing client load. The mindset shift you need to let go of “more = growth.” If growth in your business still relies heavily on your personal time and energy, this one’s going to change the way you think about what’s next. To go deeper on this with me, subscribe to the private podcast - Scaling without losing yourself where I share the lifestyle first framework I've used with 100+ founders to grow the business of their dreams. DM me at Instagram SCALE and I'll send the direct link. To explore Luminate and join us for the October round here .
Navigating the messy middle of a pivot
Send us Fan Mail One day you’re buzzing with a new idea for your business. The next, you’re ready to burn it all down. This is the messy middle of a pivot = when the old way doesn’t fit, the new way isn’t ready, and you’re stuck somewhere in between wondering if you’ve made a huge mistake. In this episode, I share why this season feels so destabilising, the common mistakes that make it harder, and how to navigate it without losing momentum (or your mental wellbeing). If you resonate with this and want to explore working with me inside of Luminate to make your next expansion or pivot the most transformational experience. Check it out here .
Breaking the ceiling you didn't know you built
Send us Fan Mail There’s a point in business where things look great on paper… Revenue is steady. You’ve built a name in your space. You’re in demand. But inside? You feel capped. Like there’s something keeping you from breaking through to that next level — and you can’t quite put your finger on it. That’s the “invisible ceiling.” It’s not the market. It’s not your audience. It’s the systems, beliefs, and ways of working you’ve unknowingly built that are now holding you back. In this episode, I’m unpacking: What invisible ceilings actually are and why they’re so hard to spot from the inside. The common patterns I see high-achievers repeat that keep them maxed out. How to dismantle those ceilings so you can grow without adding more hours or clients. A real client story of breaking their ceiling and what changed for them. If you’ve been feeling like you’ve outgrown your current way of working, this one’s going to land.
Locking in your mindset success codes
Send us Fan Mail This episode is a little different. I’m bringing you behind the scenes into Luminate Intentional Action Week, a private experience I’m running for the women inside my mastermind. Today’s audio is from Day 2, and it’s all about what to do when the doubt creeps in. Because of course it does. We’re conditioned to believe that we can only trust something once it’s real. Once the client has paid. Once the email is received. Once the numbers are hit. However, if you want to collapse timelines and create extraordinary results, you need to know how to hold the belief before the proof shows up. In this episode, I’ll walk you through the exact practice I gave my Luminate women to develop their own mindset codes . These are the beliefs to come back to when fear, uncertainty, or resistance try to pull you off track. We talk about: Why resistance isn’t a red flag How to flip your doubt into a personal truth The mindset reframe that top performers use to stay in momentum, even without external evidence What it actually means to live in the assumption that it’s already working If you’re navigating a stretch season, launching something new, or building a vision that doesn’t yet “make sense on paper,” this one’s for you. 🔗 If you’re curious about Luminate, you can learn more here or DM me @moniquefharding .
