The Mentor Files

Apr 18 2024 9
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Welcome to The Mentor Files.   Join host Monica Royer, Founder and CEO of Monica + Andy as she chats with leaders across the fields of entrepreneurship, parenthood, health, lifestyle, and more.  This season, we're digging deeper than ever before to learn the story behind their stories.

Think of this show as one part audible MBA, one part certification to be the confident CEO of your own life.  Here we go!

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S3 E10: Winnie Park – Forever 21 CEO on Leading with Curiosity and Authenticity

Apr 18 2024 49 mins  
In this powerful episode of The Mentor Files, Monica Royer sits down with Winnie Park, the CEO of Forever 21, to discuss her remarkable journey in the world of fashion and retail, and the personal trials that have shaped her into the leader she is today. Winnie shares insights into her approach to innovation, the importance of an entrepreneurial mindset, and leading with authentici

S3 E9: Building a Wellness Empire with Co-Founders of The Fitz Michelle Shetty and Suzie Carroll

Apr 04 2024 41 mins  
In this episode of The Mentor Files, host Monica Royer sits down with Michelle Shetty and Suzie Carroll, co-founders of The Fitz, a medical aesthetic and wellness practice based in Chicago. They discuss the journey from nursing in a clinical setting to entrepreneurship, the importance of aligning values, and the challenges and rewards of starting and growing a successful business.

S3 E8: Danielle Brown - Healthy Girl Kitchen on Plant-Based Eating that Fits Your Lifestyle

Feb 27 2024 42 mins  
In this episode of The Mentor Files, host Monica Royer sits down with Danielle Brown, the plant-based living advocate and creator behind Healthy Girl Kitchen. They delve into Danielle's personal journey from a culinary enthusiast to a wellness entrepreneur, her transition to a plant-based diet during college, and how she turned her passion for healthy, easy-to-make food into a

S3 E7: Irene Ortiz-Glass - Finding Your Purpose

Feb 13 2024 42 mins  
Welcome to another episode of The Mentor Files. Today, we are thrilled to have a conversation with an exceptional human and guiding light for many, Irene Ortiz-Glass.In this episode:Discovering Coaching:Irene shares her journey into life coaching, beginning with her early career and moving into an eventual senior partner role.The Impact of Early Experiences:Irene opens up about her

S3 E6: Dr. Sonya Bhole - Embracing the Journey in Medicine and Motherhood

Dec 12 2023 29 mins  
In this episode of The Mentor Files, host Monica Royer sits down with Dr. Sonya Bhole, a breast imaging radiologist at Northwestern Medicine. They dive into a candid conversation about finding one's purpose, the importance of embracing every step of the journey, and how inspiration can strike from the most unexpected places.Key Takeaways:- Inspiration can come from the most un

S3 E5: Catherine McCord - Founder of Weelicious on Simplifying Mealtime for Families

Dec 05 2023 33 mins  
In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges and triumphs of feeding a family. Catherine McCord, the brain behind Weelicious and the author of four game-changing cookbooks, shares her journey from culinary school to becoming a mom, and the creation of Weelicious, a platform designed to empower parents in the kitchen. Catherine emphasizes the importance of making mealtime fun,

S3 E4: Manuela Zoninsein - Founder of Kadeya on Building a Sustainable Future and Balancing Motherhood with Entrepreneurship

Nov 28 2023 39 mins  
In this inspiring episode of The Mentor Files, host Monica Royer sits down with entrepreneur Manuela Zoninsein, founder and CEO of Kadeya. Manuela delves into the challenges and rewards of motherhood, her experiences living abroad, the importance of building a supportive network as a parent and business owner and her vision to visionary entrepreneur determined to eliminate single-u

S3 E3: Navyn Salem - Founder of Edesia Nutrition On Tackling Global Malnutrition and Balancing Motherhood

Nov 21 2023 38 mins  
In this deeply impactful episode of The Mentor Files, host Monica Royer sits down with Navyn Salem, the founder of Edesia Nutrition, a non-profit organization on a mission to end malnutrition globally. Navyn shares her journey from being a mom of four to spearheading a global initiative that produces life-saving food products for malnourished children. Tune in to hear Navyn's

S3 E2: Brian Bloom - Monica + Andy Co-Founder on What Really Matters in a Business Partnership

Nov 14 2023 22 mins  
Join host Monica Royer as she sits down with Brian Bloom, her co-founder of Monica + Andy, to discuss the evolution of their business partnership, the behind-the-scenes of building a brand, and the personal growth they've experienced along the way. From starting as a bachelor with no ties to baby clothes to becoming a father and an integral part of a thriving company, Brian sh

S3 E1: Andy Dunn - Author of "Burn Rate" on Bringing His Mental Health Struggle Out of the Shadows

Nov 07 2023 34 mins  
Andy Dunn co-founded Bonobos, a revolutionary menswear e-commerce brand. But, behind the scenes, he was struggling with bipolar disorder. “Here’s the real story of what was going on, which I think was a heckuva lot more interesting than selling pants on the internet,” he tells host Monica Royer—who also happens to be his sister. In this episode of The Mentor Files, Monica R