In this inspirational and high-energy episode, Monica sits down with former professional hockey player Jeff Lovecchio — a powerhouse coach known for training youth athletes, first responders, and leaders with a mission rooted in BE-lief, identity, and pushing past limits.Jeff opens up about his journey from the ice to impact, how to believe in yourself when others don’t, and why identity matters more than titles. This episode dives into grit, discipline, mindset, and what it truly means to stay at the top of your game through blood, sweat, and relentless work.

Monica sits down with author and community leader Hakeem McFarlane for an unforgettable conversation about resilience, redemption, and the power of choosing yourself—no matter where you come from.Hakeem opens up about growing up with a mother battling addiction, navigating a 20-year probation sentence, and the pivotal moment when he decided he would not be defined by his circumstances. Through faith, inner work, and an unshakeable commitment to becoming who he was meant to be, Hakeem transformed his pain into purpose.Today, he leads the Choose Yourself Community, empowering others to rise above hardship, reclaim their identity, and walk boldly into their future.This is a raw, real, and deeply inspiring story of darkness, healing, and the courage it takes to rewrite your own narrative.

Monica sits down with retired Marine Todd Nicely, author of Your Choices Change Lives: A Marine’s Journey of Rising from the Ashes. Todd shares his powerful story of courage, recovery, and purpose after surviving unimaginable challenges. This inspiring conversation dives deep into resilience, leadership, and how the choices we make define the lives we live.

Monica sits down with Pastor David Hawkins from Living the Word Church in Illinois to explore the revival of faith happening around the world and how spirituality strengthens us through life’s hardest seasons. From grief and loss to forgiveness and finding new purpose, this heartfelt conversation dives into the powerful ways faith can restore hope, resilience, and freedom when life feels heavy.

Monica sits down with Charles Bizkitt Smith, the security guard who to this day protects the legendary Run DMC — and now adding to that, the protection of the hearts of children in foster care. Together, they dive into his incredible journey from the music industry to founding My Life In A Bag, a nonprofit organization that gives foster children dignity and hope by providing essentials in personalized bags instead of trash bags. Hear powerful stories of purpose, resilience, and how one man turned his experiences into a mission to change lives.

Fear is powerful—but it doesn’t have to be permanent. In this breakthrough episode, Monica sits down with Lauren Ashleigh Whitaker, founder of Sea Change Health and Wellness, for a raw and honest conversation about the mental battles so many of us fight: fear of failure, perfectionism, anxiety, emotional shutdown, and the weight of negative self-talk. They dig into how fear takes control of your identity, how to break toxic thought loops, and how gratitude can literally rewire your brain. They also tackle the emotional silence in men, online bullying, and the courage it takes to step into your truth. This conversation won’t just move you—it may free you.

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Monica sits down with Kim Underwood of JOY FM St. Louis for a raw, emotional, and deeply inspiring conversation. Kim opens up about her cancer journey, the moments when she questioned everything, and how faith carried her through the fear, pain, and uncertainty. She gets honest about whether she ever asked “Why me, God?”, how she found strength when it seemed impossible, and how she now uses her story to mentor young girls and women who are walking through their own battles.

Monica sits down with viral entrepreneur Drew Davis, the fiery founder of Crippling Hot Sauce, whose business was once dismissed as “unrealistic” by a teacher — yet he turned that spark into a seven-figure success story. This inspiring conversation dives into grit, passion, and proving the doubters wrong.

Monica is also spotlighting Dave Welborn and the Mo Better Foundation, celebrating their incredible work empowering adults with disabilities and offering a sneak peek at their uplifting Mo Better Gala.