YES FAILING IS GOOD
Release Date: 03/17/2026
YES TO AUDACITY: The MiniSeries Ep 2 - Why you should stop playing small
YES, WOMAN (formerly PurposeGirl): Real conversations for women ready for MORE - More aliveness, more purpose, more pleasure, more power to create the life you want.
Why you should stop playing small. A note to myself… and to the WOMAN who’s ready for all her dreams to come true in 2026. This is part of my Audacity mini series—as I call in 500 women for something bigger. If you feel that pull for more… come with me. Join me inside the WOMAN Rising Facebook group for a free masterclass: Make Your Dreams Come True + Become the Happiest WOMAN You Know April 23 • 12pm PT https://www.facebook.com/groups/iow.womanrising
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YES TO AUDACITY: THE MINI SERIES EP 1 - THE SECRET QUESTION
YES, WOMAN (formerly PurposeGirl): Real conversations for women ready for MORE - More aliveness, more purpose, more pleasure, more power to create the life you want.
You did everything right. The career. The money. The life that looks good on paper. So why does it still feel like something is missing? In this first episode of the Yes to Audacity mini series, Carin Rockind names the question so many WOMEN are quietly asking: “Is this all there is?” If you’ve ever felt successful… but not fully alive, this episode will land deep. Because the truth is— There’s nothing wrong with you for wanting more. You didn’t come this far just to feel fine. Inside this episode, you’ll understand why achieving your goals doesn’t create lasting fulfillment...
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YES to Conscious Parenting | ADHD, Mom Guilt, Self-Trust & Raising Resilient Kids
YES, WOMAN (formerly PurposeGirl): Real conversations for women ready for MORE - More aliveness, more purpose, more pleasure, more power to create the life you want.
Do you ever wonder if you’re doing it right as a mother… or quietly fear you’re messing it all up? In this deeply honest and powerful episode of YES, WOMAN, Carin Rockind sits down with parenting expert Laura Dawn to talk about what’s really going on beneath mom guilt, anxiety, and the pressure to be perfect. This is not about fixing your child. This is about trusting yourself again. From ADHD and emotional regulation to self-compassion and boundaries, this conversation will change how you see parenting—and yourself as a WOMAN. You’ll learn why your child’s behavior isn’t a...
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YES to Being a "Crazy" WOMAN
YES, WOMAN (formerly PurposeGirl): Real conversations for women ready for MORE - More aliveness, more purpose, more pleasure, more power to create the life you want.
What if you’re not crazy… you’re just finally telling the truth? In a world that teaches WOMEN to be palatable, agreeable, and “good”… the moment you want more—more freedom, more expression, more LIFE—you start to question yourself. Is this too much? Am I being unrealistic? Have I gone crazy? In this episode, we flip that completely. Because maybe the WOMAN who dares to want more… who speaks up… who goes against the script… isn’t crazy. She’s awake. 💖 Share the Love If this episode hit something real for you: Leave a 5-star review Send it to a friend...
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YES TO BECOMING A YES, WOMAN
YES, WOMAN (formerly PurposeGirl): Real conversations for women ready for MORE - More aliveness, more purpose, more pleasure, more power to create the life you want.
What happens when a WOMAN builds the “perfect” life… and still feels empty inside? In this deeply personal episode, I take you inside my own journey from being the perfect child, to chasing the perfect life, to realizing none of it actually made me happy. This is the story of how I went from being the “Yes girl” saying yes to everyone else, to becoming a YES WOMAN fully owning my desires, my truth, and my life. If you’ve ever looked around at your life and thought, “I have everything… so why don’t I feel alive?” This episode is for you. Because your YES isn’t logical....
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YES to your YES
YES, WOMAN (formerly PurposeGirl): Real conversations for women ready for MORE - More aliveness, more purpose, more pleasure, more power to create the life you want.
What if the most radical thing a WOMAN could do… is say YES to herself? In the very first episode of YES, WOMAN - Carin Rockind asks a bold question: Why are we alive if not to feel that full-bodied, radiant YES about our own lives? As the founder and CEO of the Institute of WOMAN, Carin Rockind has spent over 15 years working with thousands of women and she’s seen the same pattern again and again: WOMEN say NO to themselves & say YES to everyone else. In this deeply personal and powerful opening episode, Carin shares: Why saying NO collapses the body—and YES brings us back to...
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YES FAILING IS GOOD
YES, WOMAN (formerly PurposeGirl): Real conversations for women ready for MORE - More aliveness, more purpose, more pleasure, more power to create the life you want.
Failing Ferociously, Owning Your Ambition & Saying YES to Yourself with Monica Dominic In this soul-shaking episode of YES WOMAN, Carina sits down with the electrifying, big-hearted Monica Dominic entrepreneur, keynote speaker, podcast host, and author of the upcoming book Ferocious Ambition for a conversation that will change how you see failure, ambition, and yourself. This episode is a love letter to the WOMAN who’s been taught to fear failure, shrink her ambition, or carry shame that was never hers to begin with. Together, Carina and Monica pull back the curtain on what it really...
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YES... YOUR FIRE (the year of the firehorse)
YES, WOMAN (formerly PurposeGirl): Real conversations for women ready for MORE - More aliveness, more purpose, more pleasure, more power to create the life you want.
What if this year is asking you to shed your old life and step into the WOMAN you were always meant to be? In this episode of the YES, WOMAN Podcast, Carina explores the powerful symbolism of the Year of the Fire Horse, a rare energetic combination that represents movement, courage, passion, and bold new beginnings. After the completion of a nine-year cycle, we are entering a moment of ignition. A time when many women feel a deep pull toward reinvention, purpose, and personal freedom. But before we step forward, we often have to shed the beliefs, stories, and expectations that have kept...
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YES to LOVE... like Heated Rivalry
YES, WOMAN (formerly PurposeGirl): Real conversations for women ready for MORE - More aliveness, more purpose, more pleasure, more power to create the life you want.
What if the reason women are obsessed with certain love stories has nothing to do with fantasy and everything to do with the kind of love we secretly crave? In this episode of YES, WOMAN, Carina sits down with love coach Taylor Carr for a fascinating conversation about relationships, desire, and the deeper truths behind why women respond so strongly to powerful love stories like Heated Rivalry. Exploring Love and Relationship… Together they explore masculine and feminine dynamics, the psychology of attraction, and how women can create deeper intimacy and passion in their own...
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The PurposeGirl Podcast Returns
YES, WOMAN (formerly PurposeGirl): Real conversations for women ready for MORE - More aliveness, more purpose, more pleasure, more power to create the life you want.
Announcing the return of new episodes of The PurposeGirl Podcast -- and a live event in November! It's been a while -- a little over a year, actually! -- but I'm back!!! There are lots of changes coming to the podcast with its return, but I wanted to let you know about a live weekend event taking place in Philadelphia in November, and you are NOT gonna want to miss this! Listen to learn more, or go to .
info_outlineIn this soul-shaking episode of YES WOMAN, Carina sits down with the electrifying, big-hearted Monica Dominic
entrepreneur, keynote speaker, podcast host, and author of the upcoming book Ferocious Ambition for a conversation that will change how you see failure, ambition, and yourself.
This episode is a love letter to the WOMAN who’s been taught to fear failure, shrink her ambition, or carry shame that was never hers to begin with. Together, Carina and Monica pull back the curtain on what it really takes to live a bold, wealthy, purpose-driven life—one rooted in heart, courage, and radical self-trust.
If you’ve ever been fired, doubted yourself, stayed too long in something that felt like a no, or wondered whether you’re “too much” or “not enough,” this conversation is for you.
In This Episode, We Talk About: Why failure is not the problem—fear of shame is What it means to fail ferociously (and why it’s the fastest path to growth) The radical truth: failure does not mean you are a failure How women carry shame differently than men—and how to release it Saying YES to yourself when the world tells you to play it safe Why authenticity is the real secret to rising above Knowing when something is a holy hell YES—and when it’s time to walk away
Quotes You’ll Feel in Your Bones:
- “If it doesn’t fail, you’re not pushing yourself hard enough.”
- “You have survived 100% of your worst days.”
- “When it stopped being fun, I honored myself and said goodbye.”
- “Failure does not mean you are a failure.”
- “You are worthy—of love, ambition, joy, and greatness.”
About Monica Dominic Monica Dominic is the co-owner and Chief Client Officer of ProTeam Solutions, host of the Ferocious Ambition Podcast, and a globally sought-after keynote speaker. She is known for helping WOMEN own their ambition, speak their truth, and rise—without apology.
Her upcoming book, Ferocious Ambition, shares raw, real stories of failure, resilience, reinvention, and what it actually takes to build a powerful life and career.
Connect with Monica:
- Website: https://monicadominic.com
- Podcast & Book: https://ferociousambition.com
Final Love Note This episode is your permission slip to stop hiding, stop waiting, and stop making fear the boss of your life. You don’t need to be perfect. You need to be YOU. Say YES to your truth. Say YES to your ambition. Say YES to the WOMAN you already are.
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