Rising Femme with Monique Harding

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Oct 2026

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Rising Femme with Monique Harding is a podcast about how we work, lead, relate and build lives that actually work for us. Monique is a psychology-led business and performance coach and therapist who is endlessly curious about why we do what we do — and how we can do it differently. Expect conversations about portfolio business, performance, leadership, relationships, ambition, identity and the psychology behind the decisions we make. Through solo episodes, practical how-tos and conversations with interesting people, Monique explores the ideas that help us think differently about our work and our lives — from building a career around more than one thing, to performing under pressure, navigating relationships and figuring out what success actually looks like for you. Less about becoming a better version of yourself. More about understanding yourself well enough to build work, relationships and a life that fit.

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October 18, 202615 min

What does living up to your potential even mean?

Send us Fan Mail If you are like me and were born with ambition running through your veins, this episode is for you. You’ve probably felt drawn to a BIG life since you were young. You’ve seen things differently, questioned what others accepted and chased ideas that didn’t always make sense to the people around you. But that sense of “there’s more in me” can be hard to live with when you don’t know where to channel it or what would ever feel like enough. What does living up to your potential actually mean? And how much of your answer is tied to achievement, income or other people cheering you on? Join Performance Specialist and Psychology Coach, Monique Harding as she explores ambition, purpose and the psychology of potential. Bringing together her background in psychology and business with her work supporting high-performing founders, leaders and athletes, Monique invites you to reconsider how you measure success and what you want to do with everything you’re capable of. This is a conversation about knowing yourself, giving your ambition direction and allowing curiosity to lead you somewhere you couldn’t have planned. Ready to put this into practice? Join Monique thi November inside Luminate: Built for More , a three-month performance experience for ambitious women ready to change how they think, choose and show up. With Monique’s guidance, you’ll work on the mindset, self-trust and behaviours that shape your results, so you can build a business and life that reflect what you’re capable of. Explore Luminate and join us here

October 11, 202629 min

How to Have All You Want in 90 Days

Send us Fan Mail Join Performance Specialist and Psychology Coach, Monique Harding as she shares her 4 part process that you can easily follow to have all you want in.... just 90 days. This is the same process she's used to support people to overhaul their business and lives, win gold medals and grand finals. If you’re ambitious and ready for change, but frustrated by the gap between what you want and what you actually do, this episode will help you see where to focus next. What could shift over the next 90 days if your mindset, habits and actions started supporting the life you want? Ready to put this into practice? Join Monique thi November inside Luminate: Built for More , a three-month performance experience for ambitious women ready to change how they think, choose and show up. With Monique’s guidance, you’ll work on the mindset, self-trust and behaviours that shape your results, so you can build a business and life that reflect what you’re capable of. Explore Luminate and join us here

September 2, 202624 min

Burnt out from 1-1? How to diversify your income without scaling your business

Send us Fan Mail What if the answer to feeling exhausted by your business isn’t better boundaries, more resilience or another productivity system? What if this part of your business is simply… big enough? maybe your clinical work, consulting, coaching or service business doesn’t need to get any bigger. Maybe you need to change the mix. In this episode, I’m exploring a different way to think about business growth particularly if most of your income currently comes from 1:1 client work. We talk about why growth doesn’t always need to mean more clients, more staff or scaling every successful offer; the idea of deliberately capping income streams; and how a portfolio business can give you more ways to earn without requiring every part of your business to become enormous. I also unpack the difference between maximising every individual stream and optimising your business as a whole = for income, energy, interest and the life you actually want to live. In this episode: Why 1:1-heavy businesses can leave you falling in a heap by Friday The limited growth levers available when most of your income relies on you Why “successful” doesn’t automatically mean “scale it” How capped income streams can work within a portfolio business The difference between maximising a stream and optimising your whole business Why diversification doesn’t automatically prevent burnout Designing a business you can change across different seasons of your life Ready to put this into practice? Join Monique thi November inside Luminate: Built for More , a three-month performance experience for ambitious women ready to change how they think, choose and show up. With Monique’s guidance, you’ll work on the mindset, self-trust and behaviours that shape your results, so you can build a business and life that reflect what you’re capable of. Explore Luminate and join us here

August 18, 202620 min

Private Practice Isn’t Your Only Option: Rethinking Financial Security as a Therapist

Send us Fan Mail There’s a lot of safety in following the traditional private practice model: see 1:1 clients, charge per session, fill your caseload and, when you reach capacity, hire more therapists or open another practice. But what happens when that model no longer fits the way you want to work or you have zero interest in managing people? In this episode, I’m exploring why so many therapists and health professionals feel trapped in private practice (even when they still love the work itself) and how we can start questioning some of the assumptions we’ve inherited about what a successful therapy career or health business is supposed to look like. Because building a portfolio business doesn’t have to mean walking away from private practice, taking a huge financial risk or suddenly creating five new income streams. I share the concept of anchor income and why I believe financial security should come before experimentation. We’ll look at how to work out your own “healthy minimum” the amount of predictable income you need to feel financially secure enough to explore different ways of using your expertise. In this episode, I cover: Why the traditional private practice model can feel both safe and restrictive The conventional pathway from therapist → full caseload → practice owner → people manager Why becoming a bigger practice owner isn't the only way to grow your career How we accidentally turn industry norms into rules about what we have to do The difference between your financial bare minimum and your “healthy minimum” How anchor income can create a stable foundation for building additional income streams Why diversifying your work doesn't have to mean risking everything you've already built How to start experimenting with a portfolio career while maintaining financial security If you still love being a therapist, practitioner or health professional but can't imagine working in exactly the same way for another ten years, this episode is an invitation to consider that there may be more options available to you than you think. You don't necessarily need to leave private practice. You might just need to stop treating the traditional private practice model as the only option. Ready to put this into practice? Join Monique thi November inside Luminate: Built for More , a three-month performance experience for ambitious women ready to change how they think, choose and show up. With Monique’s guidance, you’ll work on the mindset, self-trust and behaviours that shape your results, so you can build a business and life that reflect what you’re capable of. Explore Luminate and join us here

August 12, 20268 min

Your expertise isn't your biggest flex

Send us Fan Mail Knowledge used to be such a flex! Now everyone has access to it. In this episode, I explore why your expertise is no longer your biggest competitive edge..... and what is. We talk about identity, AI, the end of the "expert" era, and why your ability to think, connect ideas and package your expertise in multiple ways will matter more than ever. Ready to put this into practice? Join Monique thi November inside Luminate: Built for More , a three-month performance experience for ambitious women ready to change how they think, choose and show up. With Monique’s guidance, you’ll work on the mindset, self-trust and behaviours that shape your results, so you can build a business and life that reflect what you’re capable of. Explore Luminate and join us here

August 4, 202626 min

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 Ready to put this into practice? Join Monique thi November inside Luminate: Built for More , a three-month performance experience for ambitious women ready to change how they think, choose and show up. With Monique’s guidance, you’ll work on the mindset, self-trust and behaviours that shape your results, so you can build a business and life that reflect what you’re capable of. Explore Luminate and join us here

June 30, 202615 min

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. Ready to put this into practice? Join Monique thi November inside Luminate: Built for More , a three-month performance experience for ambitious women ready to change how they think, choose and show up. With Monique’s guidance, you’ll work on the mindset, self-trust and behaviours that shape your results, so you can build a business and life that reflect what you’re capable of. Explore Luminate and join us here

June 23, 202621 min

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 Ready to put this into practice? Join Monique thi November inside Luminate: Built for More , a three-month performance experience for ambitious women ready to change how they think, choose and show up. With Monique’s guidance, you’ll work on the mindset, self-trust and behaviours that shape your results, so you can build a business and life that reflect what you’re capable of. Explore Luminate and join us here

June 19, 202622 min

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 Ready to put this into practice? Join Monique thi November inside Luminate: Built for More , a three-month performance experience for ambitious women ready to change how they think, choose and show up. With Monique’s guidance, you’ll work on the mindset, self-trust and behaviours that shape your results, so you can build a business and life that reflect what you’re capable of. Explore Luminate and join us here

June 8, 202618 min

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!) Ready to put this into practice? Join Monique thi November inside Luminate: Built for More , a three-month performance experience for ambitious women ready to change how they think, choose and show up. With Monique’s guidance, you’ll work on the mindset, self-trust and behaviours that shape your results, so you can build a business and life that reflect what you’re capable of. Explore Luminate and join us here

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