Rising Femme with Monique Harding

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 in...

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 str...

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...

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...

If you're feeling stagnant, lost, confused or in a big pivot season of change - this episode is probably exactly what you need to hear.  I'm sharing my personal reflections of what i'm navigating BTS and what's been helping me arrive at a place of clarity and action.  I wholeheartedly believe when more people share the BTS when they are actually in it rather than from a retrosp...

Does your marketing just not feel like YOU anymore? Maybe showing up has started to feel a bit forced or ick? Most people think it’s a discipline thing when more often it’s an identity one.  In today’s ep, we’re talking: Why your brand often reflects an outdated version of you How misalignment leads to inconsistency and avoidance The relationship between self and strategy (and why both need to evo...

You’ve probably been told two things in business. Build a unique personal brand. Follow this exact blueprint. And most founders never question the contradiction. We’re living in the opportunity age. You can build a business around your thinking, personality and perspective. Yet at the exact same time the internet is flooded with funnels, launch formulas and “proven strategies” you're expected...

A BTS look at Luminate’s very first in-person retreat, including the moment I scrapped the entire structure 24 hours before it began. Inside, I share: Why I binned the original plan The full cost breakdown What I underestimated in planning What I would absolutely do again Why this retreat paid off 100x over If you’re thinking about hosting an in-person event, you’re curious about the financial rea...

Millennial women, pull up a seat. If you were born between 1981 and 1996… this is your loving pep talk. You’re being out-marketed by people ten years younger than you. Today we unpack: Why millennials struggle with visibility more than Gen Z The millennial conditioning around “being polished” before sharing Why Gen Z’s willingness to document day one is a superpower The financial cost of hiding in...

What does it actually mean to lean into flow instead of forcing something to work? In this episode, I unpack: Why your next level is usually hiding inside what’s already converting Why scaling one-on-one is absolutely possible (yes, I will die on that hill) How online conditioning has trained us to override our strengths Why forcing models that work for others leads to burnout How to build a stren...

This episode wasn’t planned and honestly, those are often the most important ones. Lately, I’ve been seeing a pattern across clients that I know is bigger than just individual business challenges. It’s environmental. It’s cultural. It’s conditioning. This is what happens when you get so close to one data point, one number, one month, one decision… that you completely lose sight of the bigger pictu...

Today’s episode was sparked straight off a 30-minute power session with a woman who is so ready for her next level but stuck in the same place I see so many thought leaders stuck: “I’m showing up… but where are the clients?” This is for you if: You’re in the early seasons of business You’re pivoting your offers You’re feeling like a best-kept secret You’re craving more consistent flow in your clie...

After months away from the podcast (not intentionally… ), I'm back to talk about something I’ve been seeing everywhere in my clients lately: Clarity. Or more accurately, the lack of it and the deep desire for it.  If you’ve been saying things like: “I wish I was clearer… I don’t know what direction to go… nothing feels aligned…” then this one will hit home. Inside this cosy riff, we unpack: W...

Most business owners start out chasing freedom. But somewhere along the way, the business starts running them. The hours, the client load, the constant pressure — life gets squeezed in around the edges. It doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, I’m sharing: Why so many entrepreneurs end up serving their business instead of the other way around. How to design your model, offers, and sales pr...

When most people pivot, they focus on the strategy: offers, pricing, messaging. And while strategy matters, it’s not enough. A pivot will never stick unless your psychology and energy are aligned with it. Without the inner shifts, the best plan in the world gets abandoned halfway through. In this episode, I’m breaking down: The three lenses every successful pivot needs: strategy, psychology, and e...

Most people think scaling means adding more clients, doing more marketing, and working more hours. That’s not scaling, that’s just building yourself a bigger job. True scaling is about creating more output without adding more to your plate. In this episode, I’m sharing: The hidden bottlenecks that quietly cap your growth. How to spot the leverage points hiding in plain sight. Real examples of scal...

One day you’re buzzing with a new idea for your business.  The next, you’re ready to burn it all down. This is the messy middle of a pivot = when the old way doesn’t fit, the new way isn’t ready, and you’re stuck somewhere in between wondering if you’ve made a huge mistake. In this episode, I share why this season feels so destabilising, the common mistakes that make it harder, and how to navigate...

There’s a point in business where things look great on paper… Revenue is steady. You’ve built a name in your space. You’re in demand. But inside? You feel capped. Like there’s something keeping you from breaking through to that next level — and you can’t quite put your finger on it. That’s the “invisible ceiling.” It’s not the market. It’s not your audience. It’s the systems, beliefs, and ways of...

This episode is a little different. I’m bringing you behind the scenes into Luminate Intentional Action Week, a private experience I’m running for the women inside my mastermind. Today’s audio is from Day 2, and it’s all about what to do when the doubt creeps in. Because of course it does. We’re conditioned to believe that we can only trust something once it’s real. Once the client has paid. Once...

Are you doing everything right in your business but still not seeing results? In this episode, we dive into why business momentum often builds invisibly and what to do when you feel like you're plateauing.  You’ll learn: Why growth isn’t linear and how to spot the hidden signs of progress The science and strategy behind stacking results and compounding actions The mindset codes I live by to t...

Most people don’t have a strategy problem. They have a thinking problem. This episode is a call forward for high-functioning women who are doing everything right but still feeling stuck at their current level. I'm shining light on the invisible bottleneck in so many businesses: outdated operating systems disguised as productivity, control, or "discipline." We’re talking:  → Why your...

As we head into a fresh quarter (and the second half of the year), everyone’s revisiting their strategies — but what if you’ve been focusing on the wrong part of your funnel all along? In this episode, I share the one tweak that could shift everything…  This is for you if you are a coach, consultant or creative working in the online space or utilising any sort of online platform to market your bus...

There’s a way to raise your prices that doesn’t feel forced, awkward, or defensive. In today’s episode, I unpack a pricing conversation that honours both your growth and your client relationships—because how you raise your rates says just as much about your leadership as the rate itself. Inside this episode: Why raising your rates matters more than you think Undercharging isn’t just a numbers game...

WOW - hello, hi!  That little hiatus was not intentional.  I'm back friends and I'm filling you in on all the goss of what's been happening behind the scenes, why the break and what you can expect in this space moving forward.  Come and connect with me over on IG.  If you're keen to learn more about SOAR just send me a DM at https://www.instagram.com/moniqueharding_/   It feels...

Recent weather events in Southeast Queensland have been a stark reminder of this, with unexpected disruptions affecting daily routines and businesses alike. This episode reflects on how to manage those curveballs and maintain momentum despite setbacks. Acknowledging your feelings before seeking solutions, and reinforce resilience by recalling past challenges you've overcome. Focus deeply on s...