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In this episode of Tuesday Tea, I sit down with Monica Menard of Defined Fitness to explore a more grounded, sustainable approach to women’s health and strength. With over 20 years of experience (and a fun throwback to her original lifetime membership at 24 Hour Fitness that started it all), Monica shares how to move beyond fitness trends and external pressure - and challenges the common myths around chasing aesthetics versus building real strength for the long haul.

We talk about the comparison trap so many women find themselves in, and how shifting toward self-governance allows you to define what strength, health, and progress actually look like for you. From fasted (or un-fasted) workouts to the natural fluctuations of a woman’s cycle, to rethinking “bounce back” culture and instead honoring the transition your body moves through, this conversation is about learning when to push, when to rest, and how to work with your body - not against it.

If you’re interested in working with Monica, be sure to explore her prenatal and postpartum programs, download her free trimester guide, and connect with her directly through her website and Instagram - links are included below:

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A new season of Tuesday Tea is here and the conversation is evolving.

In previous episodes, we sat down with business owners and leaders at every stage of growth, exploring the realities of building, scaling, and navigating life along the way. From honest conversations about entrepreneurship to the human moments behind it all, this podcast has always been rooted in real experience.

But as we step into 2026, the landscape has shifted.

This season, Tuesday Tea moves into deeper territory - focusing on AI governance, ethical decision-making, and what it truly means to lead in a rapidly changing world.

Because leadership today isn’t just about growth.
It’s about responsibility.
It’s about awareness.
And it’s about understanding the impact of the systems we’re building.

In this trailer, Dominica shares the evolution of the show and what’s ahead this season - featuring conversations with leaders who are not just adapting to change, but helping shape it.

If you’re thinking differently about the future of business, leadership, and technology - this season is for you.

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In this episode of Tuesday Tea, Dominica sits down for a thoughtful conversation with Shackleton group Founder, Ed Gillcrist, about leadership, governance, and what really happens inside organizations once strategy meets reality.

Many organizations spend enormous energy building plans, structures, and org charts. But as companies grow and decisions become more complex, the way things actually operate often looks very different from what is written on paper.

This conversation explores where leadership, governance, and execution intersect- and what leaders need to understand when decision-making becomes distributed across teams, systems, and increasingly, intelligent technologies.

Together, they discuss:

• Why organizational charts rarely reflect how decisions are truly made
• The difference between leadership, management, and governance
• How execution breaks down even in highly capable organizations
• What leaders often miss when responsibility becomes unclear
• Why thoughtful governance is becoming more important in the age of AI

As technology accelerates and organizations adopt more automated tools and data-driven systems, the question of who ultimately owns decisions becomes more important than ever.

This episode is a conversation about responsibility, stewardship, and the evolving role of leadership in complex organizations.

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If you’ve been following Dominica’s recent exploration into AI governance and leadership in the age of intelligent systems, this discussion offers valuable perspective.

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Dominica is also writing about these topics in more depth on Substack.

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