No More Mondays
Angie Callen
No More Mondays is a leadership and human performance podcast for professionals, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders who want to live and work with intention — not simply follow expectations someone else defined for them.
Hosted by former engineer and executive coach Angie Callen, the show explores what it really means to build a purposeful career, business, and life aligned with your strengths, values, and individual goals.
Because the truth is simple:
Humans still matter.
Mediocrity is expensive.
Ownership changes everything.
Every episode is designed to equip and empower you to navigate the decisions, leadership moments, and mindset shifts that shape your career, business, and life.
The goal isn't just success.
It's learning how to design work that complements your life instead of competing with it.
If you've ever wrestled with the tension between alignment and achievement, fulfillment and performance, or purpose and practicality — this podcast is for you.
Who This Podcast Is For
No More Mondays is for high-performing professionals, entrepreneurs, coaches, and leaders who want to take greater ownership of their work, leadership, and decisions.
Listeners often find themselves asking questions like:
How do I grow my career without burning out?
What does intentional leadership actually look like today?
How do I align my work with my strengths and values?
What does success look like beyond titles, promotions, or traditional career paths?
How do I lead well while navigating uncertainty and change?
How do I design a career that supports my life instead of consuming it?
How do I stay fully human while working in an increasingly AI-enabled world?
If you believe work should support a meaningful life — not compete with it — you'll feel right at home here.
What You'll Learn
Through conversations with entrepreneurs, leaders, authors, and thinkers — along with Angie's solo reflections and Midweek Momentum episodes — the show explores topics like:
Leadership development and modern leadership
Career growth and intentional career design
Entrepreneurship and building meaningful businesses
Human performance and better decision-making
Work-life integration and sustainable success
Navigating career transitions and reinvention
Purpose-driven leadership and authentic influence
Creativity, curiosity, and personal ownership
Thriving in the future of work while staying fully human
You'll also hear conversations about how humans lead, think, and perform in the age of AI — and how technology can amplify our capabilities without replacing the human qualities that matter most.
This isn't a podcast about hustle culture or empty motivation.
It's a space for thoughtful conversations that raise the bar on how we approach leadership, work, and the choices that shape our lives.
Why This Conversation Matters
Work is changing.
Technology, entrepreneurship, AI, and evolving career paths are redefining what success looks like.
But one thing hasn't changed:
The quality of our thinking, leadership, and decisions still determines the quality of our lives.
And the more intentional we are about how we show up — the more agency we have over the careers, businesses, and lives we build.
This podcast exists to help you think more clearly, lead more intentionally, and build a career and life you actually want to live.
If You Care About…
Leadership development
Career development
Entrepreneurship
Intentional living
Work-life integration
Professional growth
Modern leadership
Future of work
Human leadership
Career clarity
Purpose-driven work
AI and human-centered innovation
…then you'll feel right at home here.
Hosted by former engineer and executive coach Angie Callen, the show explores what it really means to build a purposeful career, business, and life aligned with your strengths, values, and individual goals.
Because the truth is simple:
Humans still matter.
Mediocrity is expensive.
Ownership changes everything.
Every episode is designed to equip and empower you to navigate the decisions, leadership moments, and mindset shifts that shape your career, business, and life.
The goal isn't just success.
It's learning how to design work that complements your life instead of competing with it.
If you've ever wrestled with the tension between alignment and achievement, fulfillment and performance, or purpose and practicality — this podcast is for you.
Who This Podcast Is For
No More Mondays is for high-performing professionals, entrepreneurs, coaches, and leaders who want to take greater ownership of their work, leadership, and decisions.
Listeners often find themselves asking questions like:
How do I grow my career without burning out?
What does intentional leadership actually look like today?
How do I align my work with my strengths and values?
What does success look like beyond titles, promotions, or traditional career paths?
How do I lead well while navigating uncertainty and change?
How do I design a career that supports my life instead of consuming it?
How do I stay fully human while working in an increasingly AI-enabled world?
If you believe work should support a meaningful life — not compete with it — you'll feel right at home here.
What You'll Learn
Through conversations with entrepreneurs, leaders, authors, and thinkers — along with Angie's solo reflections and Midweek Momentum episodes — the show explores topics like:
Leadership development and modern leadership
Career growth and intentional career design
Entrepreneurship and building meaningful businesses
Human performance and better decision-making
Work-life integration and sustainable success
Navigating career transitions and reinvention
Purpose-driven leadership and authentic influence
Creativity, curiosity, and personal ownership
Thriving in the future of work while staying fully human
You'll also hear conversations about how humans lead, think, and perform in the age of AI — and how technology can amplify our capabilities without replacing the human qualities that matter most.
This isn't a podcast about hustle culture or empty motivation.
It's a space for thoughtful conversations that raise the bar on how we approach leadership, work, and the choices that shape our lives.
Why This Conversation Matters
Work is changing.
Technology, entrepreneurship, AI, and evolving career paths are redefining what success looks like.
But one thing hasn't changed:
The quality of our thinking, leadership, and decisions still determines the quality of our lives.
And the more intentional we are about how we show up — the more agency we have over the careers, businesses, and lives we build.
This podcast exists to help you think more clearly, lead more intentionally, and build a career and life you actually want to live.
If You Care About…
Leadership development
Career development
Entrepreneurship
Intentional living
Work-life integration
Professional growth
Modern leadership
Future of work
Human leadership
Career clarity
Purpose-driven work
AI and human-centered innovation
…then you'll feel right at home here.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Oct 20, 2021 • 32min
A World of Wellness
We are very happy to introduce you to Irisha Steele! Irisha has cornered a unique industry – luxury spa and wellness. From the St. Regis to Wellness Retreats, the W Hotel in Boston, and now the Farmhouse Inn, Irisha has led award-winning programs at Wellness Centers across the country by focusing on something we could all use more of: positivity and peace – for both guests and her team! She's had some real dreams come true happen in recent years: from creating a movement in the Wellness industry (thanks to a dream, no less) to a feature in Vogue and a six month stint in Bali thanks to COVID, Irisha has been blessed with some big wins and amazing gifts – and she doesn't take a single one of them for granted.
Oct 13, 2021 • 30min
How to Thrive In Rapidly Changing World
John Saunders, doesn't know it yet, but he's going to help debunk a million myths on success, failure, perfection, and that "age factor" so many people seem to use as an excuse to not do that "thing" they want to do. This something John focuses on as a coach and author of "The Optimizer"- and it's also inherit in his professional background where he spent over 20 years as a wall street sales executive before stepping into his own business as a coach, consultant, and Forward Advisory Solutions.
Oct 6, 2021 • 21min
Growth Is Rarely a Straight Line
We're chatting with Akash Joshi. You've asked for inspiring career stories – and this is going to be one. Akash has racked up some credentials, as he's worked for some very recognizable places, including TransAmerica and ACT – yep, the test every high school senior dreads. His roles in technology have included Business Analyst and Product ownership. In the past few months, Akash had a major status quo change, networked like a champ, went on probably close to 50 interviews, got multiple job offers, and is now about to start the next great phase of his career.
Sep 29, 2021 • 21min
It's All Mental
Get ready because today's conversation is undoubtedly going to be fast paced, likely hilarious, and will probably include some unexpected turns as we welcome Michael Gutenplan to the show. FOR OVER 20 YEARS, MICHAEL HAS BEEN READING MINDS AND PERFORMING MAGIC FOR CELEBRITIES, ROYALTY, AND AMERICA'S TOP CEO'S AT CORPORATE AND PRIVATE EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD. This award-winning magician and mentalist is a third-generation psychic and has performed in 24 countries and 49 states. With a mix of psychic entertainment, magic, and comedy, he's repeatedly touted as LA's best psychic entertainer and even has some off-broadway credits as the creator and star of Extraordinary Deceptions and The Spy Magic Show.
Sep 22, 2021 • 29min
The Unselfish Future of Business
Lynn Yap has worked with global companies and start-ups here in the US and abroad to increase brand awareness through marketing, operational excellence, and digital transformation. She's passionate about working with business leaders to create social impact through innovation and communication. With previous stints at some big names including Wells Fargo, Estee Lauder, and Adidas, Lynn can now be found running the Actv8 Network, an organization she founded to increase participation of women in technology and entrepreneurship. From corporate attorney to investment banking, Lynn's curiosity has taken her through an interesting and winding road to the present that sure to inspire, and we're going to explore more about Lynn's past, present, and future – which includes the release of a new book, "The Altruistic Capitalist"
Sep 15, 2021 • 30min
Finding Meaning In The Matrix
Ricardhy Grandoit, has an impressive track record of developing successful programs in large-scale, matrixed organizations you've heard of. In 2015, Ricardhy was recruited into MLB – yes, Major League Baseball, to head up career transition, off-the-field player development efforts, and mission-driven awareness programs for incident response and prevention education. His multi-functional role includes everything from strategic planning to employee relations, communications, and program development, where he's impacted players and communities through professional development and community-building efforts. Living at the intersection of corporate social responsibility, diversity and inclusion, and major league sports, Ricardhy is driving change at a systemic level and helping that spread throughout communities thanks to the influence and visibility of MLB.
Sep 10, 2021 • 2min
Season Two Preview
Angie Callen talks about exciting details for No More Mondays Season Two! We have guests and stories from all industries, levels and backgrounds. The premiere of No More Mondays Season Two is just around the corner. Catch-up on Season One and our Summer Snack Pack episodes and get ready for next level Season Two!
Sep 8, 2021 • 34min
Re-Release / Change Will Do You Good
We're excited to re-release Kristen Abraham's episode in preparation for No More Mondays Season Two! We received a well-spring of positive feedback on Kristen's inspiring story and thought it would be a valuable jumping off point to prep for Season Two. Enjoy-Season Two is just around the corner!
Jun 23, 2021 • 15min
Guest Words for Mondays Snack Pack
Angie Callen and Jane Durkee discuss compilation of Guest Words for Mondays. How this word compilation creates a foundation for growth mindset and meaning to having No More Mondays.
Jun 16, 2021 • 16min
Summer Reading List Snack Pack
Angie Callen and Jane Durkee discuss book recommendations from No More Mondays Season One Guests. Books cover a range of genres from Biographies, Comedic Memoirs, Business, Entrepreneurship and Self-Improvement. Bonus, Angie talks about how and why to "Eat A Frog."
