Episode 100 is here!

What started as a way to share stories from my book has become nearly one hundred honest conversations with women creating lives they love: navigating leadership, reinvention, ambition, motherhood, money, wellness, and meaning in real time, without pretending it’s easy.

In this milestone episode, I’m looking back not just to celebrate, but to reflect.

Across 100 conversations, clear patterns kept emerging.The same lessons. The same reminders. The same truths we all need when life gets messy.

In this episode, we revisit the themes that have shaped Possibilities from the very beginning:

• Why we’re all works in progress & why that’s not a flaw

• The courage to pivot when what looks good on paper no longer feels true

• Self-care as a strategy, not a luxury

• Money, power, and agency & why confidence with money changes everything

• Motherhood, work, and the reality of juggling it all

• Meaning, impact, and the legacy we’re creating every day

Along the way, you’ll hear short, powerful moments from past guests that have become unintentional masterclasses hidden inside real conversations.

This episode is for anyone who’s evolving, questioning, rebuilding, or quietly redefining what success looks like in this season of life.

If you’ve been listening since Episode 1, thank you.If you’re just finding Possibilities with Monique de Maio, this is a beautiful place to begin.

Listen. Follow. And if this show has resonated with you, please take a moment to leave a review, it truly helps this community grow.

Here’s to the next 100 conversations AND to creating a life you love.

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What if the reason love feels so hard has nothing to do with effort, timing, or “doing the work” and everything to do with how high-achieving women are conditioned to relate to themselves?

In this episode of Possibilities with Monique de Maio, Monique sits down with Lynda Williams, transformational coach, entrepreneur, and host of the PS I Love Me podcast, for a deeply honest conversation about love, self-acceptance, and why success in life does not automatically translate to fulfillment in relationships.

Lynda shares her journey from growing up in a small village in England to building a successful PR agency, and ultimately stepping into her purpose as a coach helping women reconnect with their intuition, worth, and capacity to receive love. Together, Monique and Lynda unpack why many high-achieving women struggle with intimacy, how masculine overdrive impacts relationships, and why mass-market dating advice often misses the mark for ambitious women.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why love is received, not achieved

• How high-performing women disconnect from self-acceptance without realizing it

• The balance between masculine drive and feminine intuition

• Why success does not mean you must choose between independence and partnership

• How self-trust changes the way we show up in love and life

• Why wanting love does not make you weak or “behind”
  

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction to Linda Williams and Her Journey

02:46 - From PR to Coaching: A Transformational Journey

05:44 - The Evolve Woman Program: Empowering High Achieving Women

08:22 - Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies

11:08 - The Importance of Self-Worth in Relationships

14:03 - Intuition and Decision Making: Trusting Your Gut

16:56 - The Connection Between Well-Being and Empowerment

21:08 - Reconnecting with Our Bodies

23:18 - The Power Within: Self-Healing and Authenticity

25:42 - Navigating Modern Dating: Authenticity vs. External Validation

28:26 - Time Management and Prioritizing Love

31:15 - The Importance of Love and Connection

33:55- Finding Genuine Connections: Values and Standards

36:04 - Living with Purpose: Following Your Passion

37:14 - Learning from Past Experiences

39:30 - Advice for the Future: Staying True to Yourself

This conversation is grounding, affirming, and necessary for women who want meaningful connection without abandoning themselves in the process.

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Lynda Williams is a transformational coach, entrepreneur, and host of the PS I Love Me podcast. She is passionate about helping high-achieving women reconnect with their self-worth, intuition, and capacity to receive love without abandoning who they are.

Originally from a small village in England, Lynda built a successful career in public relations before stepping into her true calling as a coach and guide for women navigating love, identity, and self-acceptance. Her work centers on breaking old patterns, balancing masculine drive with feminine intuition, and redefining what fulfillment looks like beyond external success.

Through her coaching and podcast, Lynda helps women stop performing, start trusting themselves, and open up to deeper connections in both life and relationships.

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What if your job finally supported the life you actually want?

In this episode, Monique sits down with remote-work expert, entrepreneur, and founder of Remote Rebellion, Michelle Coulson, to unpack what freedom really looks like beyond the office, beyond expectations, and beyond the 9–5.

Michelle has helped hundreds of people land remote roles that align with their values. Originally from the UK, she spent seven years in recruitment before the pandemic pushed her into the remote world. Instead of staying in London, she boarded a flight to Bali and never looked back. When her company demanded a return to the office, she refused, quit, and built Remote Rebellion from the ground up.

Today, Michelle teaches people how to design careers defined by freedom, flexibility, and clarity — not burnout or outdated workplace rules.

This conversation blends career strategy, mindset, personal branding, and real talk about remote work. If you’re craving flexibility, curious about remote work, or imagining a different kind of life, this episode is your permission slip.

What You’ll Learn:
→ Why remote work is not just working from home→ What “freedom” really means (and why it looks different for everyone)→ The mindset trap that kills most job searches→ How to stand out in a competitive remote market→ What successful job seekers do differently→ How structure can create more freedom→ How to build connection without an office→ Why personalization is your superpower→ How to clearly communicate your value→ The #1 first step if you’re remote-curious→ Michelle’s best (and worst) career advice

Timestamps
00:00 The Dream of Remote Work02:46 The Birth of Remote Rebellion05:53 Entrepreneurship Challenges08:39 Defining Freedom11:27 Structure & Flexibility14:19 Remote Work Myths17:09 Building Community22:01 Mindset Barriers27:47 Personal Branding30:30 Remote Job Strategy34:28 First Steps35:44 Career Advice37:27 A Message to Your Younger Self

If you’re navigating change, craving flexibility, or dreaming of remote work… this episode is for you.
Your next chapter starts with one decision.

Don’t just work for your life — design it.

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About Our Guest
Michelle Coulson is the CEO & Founder of Remote Rebellion, a global career platform helping people design careers around their lives. After seven years in recruitment, the 2020 lockdown changed everything. She relocated to Bali, embraced remote life, and later turned down a mandatory return-to-office mandate to create something better.

Since then, she’s helped professionals worldwide land remote roles and partnered with remote-first companies to connect them with top talent. Her mission is simple: help people work for their lives — not the other way around.

Connect with Michelle & Remote Rebellion
Instagram: @remoterebellionLinkedIn: Michelle CoulsonWebsite: remoterebellion.com

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