Grief Rides Shotgun - New Episode
Monica Rivera's formula for overcoming loneliness
Monica Rivera had to learn to become her own best friend. But how do you do that when you’ve lost everyone you’ve ever loved?
In this two-part episode, business coach and TEDx speaker Monica shares how losing her entire biological family in a short period of time afflicted her not only with a deep grief, but also a unique kind of loneliness. And how she finally learned to cope—by discovering herself through curiosity and exploration.
Curiosity + Exploration = Becoming your own BFF
In part one of this interview, you’ll hear Monica speak on how she designed a thriving life in spite of her grief, the impact of origin stories, and having the audacity to chase your dreams even when the deck feels stacked against you.
“Live before you die.”
And because her story and impact are just too good to make you wait too long, and 2024 is about trying new things, part 2 will be out next week.
Even though this is a bi-monthly (as in every other Tuesday) show, it’s going weekly again for this one time.
Or maybe it’s a sign of things to come in 2024? 🤩
How to Listen to Grief Rides Shotgun
Listen to Grief Rides Shotgun on your favorite podcasting app or on Apple:
Listen on Spotify:
And since the YouTube version of the show isn’t up yet, take a few minutes to watch Monica’s TEDx Talk:
About Monica:
Monica Rivera (she/her) is a speaker, a reformed self-doubter, and a business coach with a passion for building empowering communities.
With over two decades worth of marketing experience, Monica has climbed the corporate ladder working in various Fortune 500 companies.
Drawing on her own challenging experiences, Monica founded YOU WANNA DO WHAT?!, a coaching practice dedicated to helping women of color build personal brands and businesses around their passions. Monica is a TEDx speaker and has been featured in Business Insider, O Magazine, NPR, Ladies Get Paid, The Huffington Post, and more.
If her words or story resonate with you, Monica invites you to book a free 45-minute clarity call to see if coaching is a fit at https://calendly.com/youwannadowhat/consult