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Midweek Momentum: The Power of Human Connection (In the Wild)

No More Mondays

Release Date: 02/04/2026

Trust Your Voice: Defeating Imposter Syndrome Through Authenticity with Melissa Hughes show art Trust Your Voice: Defeating Imposter Syndrome Through Authenticity with Melissa Hughes

No More Mondays

We all know the feeling: hesitation to speak up, fear of being judged, and the nagging sense we don’t belong. In this episode of No More Mondays, Angie Callen sits down with Melissa Hughes, speaker and author, to tackle the real root of imposter syndrome — and the surprisingly simple yet challenging antidote: authenticity. Why does this conversation matter? Because navigating the modern work world isn’t about being louder or more perfect; it’s about being truly ourselves despite the fear of looking ‘not good enough.’ When we own our voice and embrace vulnerability, we create...

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Procrastination Isn't a Time Management Problem | Midweek Momentum with Angie Callen show art Procrastination Isn't a Time Management Problem | Midweek Momentum with Angie Callen

No More Mondays

Procrastination. We all do it. And we all think it's more about time management and laziness than anything else. More often than not, there is an underlying psycological situation happening that's creating the battle.  Tune in to hear more about how you can overcome it. Maybe next time you think "Oh, I should go do that," you'll just get up and do it! 

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Financial Independence on Your Terms: Heavy Metal Money with Chris Luger show art Financial Independence on Your Terms: Heavy Metal Money with Chris Luger

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What if financial independence wasn’t about extreme couponing, rigid rules, or starting early? In this episode of No More Mondays, Chris Luger—the engineer-turned-real estate investor and creator of Heavy Metal Money—shares his grounded and human approach to money. From navigating life changes like divorce and raising teenagers to intentionally choosing what you really need versus want, Chris offers refreshing insights on building financial freedom that works for your unique life. Why this conversation matters: Many of us feel overwhelmed by financial expectations shaped by outdated...

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We've Confused Reporting with Communication | Midweek Momentum with Angie Callen show art We've Confused Reporting with Communication | Midweek Momentum with Angie Callen

No More Mondays

If you're leading a team and your meetings sound more like status updates than strategy, you need this episodes. These 7 minutes will change how you look at communication and collaboration!

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Story Catching: Reclaim Your Identity and Lead with Joy with Chad Petersen show art Story Catching: Reclaim Your Identity and Lead with Joy with Chad Petersen

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Stories shape who we are, often more deeply than we realize. But what happens when the stories defining us aren’t truly our own? In this episode, Chad Peterson, known as The Story Catcher, joins Angie Callen to explore how reclaiming our authentic stories can lead to greater joy, peace, and purpose in work and life.  Chad’s work helps people uncover, preserve, and rewrite the narratives that define their identity—beyond societal expectations and limiting beliefs. This isn’t about crafting the perfect performance; it’s about stopping the act, understanding who you truly are, and...

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You're More Creative Than You Think | Midweek Momentum with Angie Callen show art You're More Creative Than You Think | Midweek Momentum with Angie Callen

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What if creativity isn’t just for artists? In this week’s Midweek Momentum, Angie Callen challenges the idea that creativity has to look artistic and reframes it for what it really is: problem solving, strategy, pattern recognition, innovation, and human intelligence in action. Inspired by a recent episode with Steven Shapiro — and a long-held insight that stuck with her for years — Angie explores why creativity is one of the most important human skills we have, especially in a world increasingly shaped by AI. In this episode, Angie unpacks: why creativity isn’t limited to art how...

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Innovation, Leadership, and Playing with the Full Deck with Stephen Shapiro show art Innovation, Leadership, and Playing with the Full Deck with Stephen Shapiro

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Innovation in today’s unpredictable world demands more than following best practices—it requires embracing human uniqueness and fresh perspectives. Stephen Shapiro, innovation expert and author, joins Angie Callen to unpack how leaders can navigate complexity by leveraging their teams’ diverse talents and focusing on asking the right questions. In this episode, we explore: - Why copying best practices is a recipe for mediocrity - The crucial human edge amid rising AI and automation - Defining and playing with a "full deck" in team dynamics - How creative tension drives innovation, not...

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Confidence Comes After You Start | Midweek Momentum with Angie Callen show art Confidence Comes After You Start | Midweek Momentum with Angie Callen

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Waiting until you feel confident before you take action? That’s exactly what’s keeping you stuck. In this week’s Midweek Momentum, Angie breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions about growth, confidence, and progress: the idea that confidence comes before action. Inspired by both her book Scary Good and this week’s conversation on the podcast, Angie shares why: confidence is built through action—not before it experience creates the “receipts” that reinforce belief waiting for the “right time” is often just a delay tactic small, meaningful steps are what actually...

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Building Confidence Through Action: Authenticity and Intentional Living with Aria Raphael show art Building Confidence Through Action: Authenticity and Intentional Living with Aria Raphael

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We all know authenticity is valuable, but what does it really mean to live authentically in today’s fast-paced world? This episode with transformational coach Aria Raphael unpacks how authenticity is not a destination but a dynamic experience that emerges from both self-expression and connection with others. Aria shares how fear and societal conditioning can pull us away from our true selves and why embracing intentional living can create breakthroughs that reconnect us to our inner confidence. In this episode, we explore: - The true meaning of authenticity beyond buzzwords - How sharing...

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Are You Solving the Right Problem? Midweek Momentum with Angie Callen show art Are You Solving the Right Problem? Midweek Momentum with Angie Callen

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Are you asking the right question… or just trying to fix the wrong problem faster? In this week’s Midweek Momentum, Angie dives into a powerful (and often overlooked) human skill: asking better questions. Inspired by a recent session inside the Master Job Search Coach program, this episode explores how easy it is to: take problems at face value jump straight into action focus on fixing symptoms instead of addressing root causes Whether you’re a coach, leader, or just navigating everyday challenges, the quality of your questions directly impacts the quality of your outcomes. In...

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This week’s Midweek Momentum comes to you in the wild from Sarasota, Florida — recorded during an unconference where hierarchy is stripped away and real human connection takes center stage.

Angie reflects on why human connection matters more than ever in a time of increasing disconnection, isolation, and loneliness. From the absence of “speakers” to the depth of vulnerability in the room, this episode is a reminder that meaningful work, leadership, and purpose don’t happen alone.

If you’ve been feeling disconnected, stuck, or like you’re carrying too much on your own, this short episode is your nudge to reconnect — with others and with yourself.