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
Dec 8, 2025 • 35min
When Life Breaks: Rebuilding Identity and Purpose with Carol Lin
What happens when the life you've built suddenly breaks? And what if the breaking ends up setting you free? In this episode of No More Mondays, Angie Callen speaks with Carol Lin — award-winning journalist, former CNN/ABC anchor, and author of When News Breaks: A Memoir of Love and War. Carol spent decades reporting from war zones, natural disasters, and major national stories while quietly navigating exhaustion, misalignment, and a grief she did not yet have the tools to name. Her story reveals what breaking points show us, how identity is rebuilt, and why purpose often emerges from the hardest seasons of life. This episode explores: Early signs of burnout and misalignment How grief became a source of wisdom and clarity Rebuilding identity after loss What breaking points reveal about who we are Why aligned values matter more than external success If you've ever experienced burnout, career disillusionment, grief, or the quiet knowing that something in your life needs to change, this conversation offers insight, grounding, and hope. When News Breaks is available wherever books are sold.
Dec 4, 2025 • 2min
Midweek Momentum: You Don't Have to Do It All with Alyssa Nolta
Sometimes doing less means leading more. In this Wednesday's Double Shot, Alyssa Nolte, host of Taking Back Monday, shares the pivotal belief she let go of — that she had to do everything herself. Her insight, "I'm killing your growth by not allowing you to help," is a powerful reminder that letting go creates space for others (and you) to grow. #MidweekMomentum #NoMoreMondaysPodcast #Leadership
Dec 1, 2025 • 35min
Authentic Content in an AI World: Standing Out in the Sea of Sameness with Kenya Kelly
What does it really take to stand out online when the internet feels full of recycled content, identical advice, and templated personalities? In this episode of No More Mondays, Angie Callen sits down with Kenya Kelly—video marketing strategist, CEO of If You Create It, and one of the most recognizable voices in short-form content—to break down how creators, coaches, and entrepreneurs can build a compelling personal brand without blending into the crowd. Kenya shares how she built a massive digital presence by leaning into authenticity rather than algorithms, and why so many knowledge-based professionals unintentionally fall into the "sea of sameness." Together, they explore the practical and human sides of content creation, including how to establish your voice, how to create trust through storytelling, and how to use AI without diluting your originality. Listeners will learn: • Why authenticity is now a business advantage • How to differentiate your content in crowded markets • The difference between healthy vulnerability and oversharing • How AI can support your message without replacing your voice • Practical steps for finding your tone, ideas, and creative direction If you want content that reflects who you are—not who the algorithm wants you to be—this conversation will give you the clarity and confidence to start creating differently. Connect with Keenya Kelly: Website: https://www.kenyakelly.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenyakelly TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenya_kelly LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenyakelly Connect with Angie Callen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angiecallen https://themoderncoach.co
Nov 26, 2025 • 7min
Midweek Momentum: Start Your Day with Greatness with Andre Young
Greatness isn't a title — it's a choice. In this Wednesday's Double Shot, Andre Young shares the one question he asks himself every morning: "What are you going to do to be great today?" Use it to lead better at work, at home, and in life — one intentional choice at a time. #MidweekMomentum #NoMoreMondaysPodcast #Leadership
Nov 24, 2025 • 39min
Adapting to AI Without Losing Your Humanity (with James Varnham)
What if the future of work isn't about machines replacing people, but about people learning how to lead alongside machines? In this episode of No More Mondays, Angie Callen sits down with James Varnham — AI trainer, transformation expert, and global business development leader — to unpack what's actually happening inside teams as AI accelerates across industries. James has helped organizations throughout Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S. adopt AI without losing their minds, their processes, or their humanity. His approach is grounded, practical, and refreshingly human-centered. In this conversation, we explore: Why AI resistance is still so high — even among smart, capable professionals How leaders can create psychologically safe adoption instead of forced compliance What AI is actually changing inside teams and organizations What solopreneurs and small businesses should prioritize right now Why curiosity — not expertise — is the real differentiator in this next era of work Whether you're overwhelmed by the speed of AI, trying to keep up, or responsible for helping your people adapt, this episode will help you take a breath, zoom out, and make a plan. Humans still matter — maybe more than ever. Connect with James Varnham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesvarnham Connect with Angie Callen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angiecallen
Nov 16, 2025 • 38min
Stop Drifting: How to Own Your Career, Your Life, and Your Brand with Andy Storch
Are you drifting through your career… or designing it? This week on No More Mondays, I'm joined by author, keynote speaker, and corporate development expert Andy Storch for a powerhouse conversation on intention, ownership, and how to build a career (and life) that actually feels like yours. Andy shares his personal journey from "career tumbleweed" to a globally recognized voice on talent development, along with the patterns he's seen after working with leaders at some of the world's biggest companies. If you've ever felt stuck, stagnant, or unsure what's next, this episode will give you the mindset and tools to take back control. We dig into: • Why drifting is so common—and how to recognize when it's happening • What it really looks like to take ownership of your career • How to build a personal brand that opens doors (without becoming an influencer) • Why self-awareness is the foundation of career direction • How to adapt your career in a fast-changing, AI-driven world • The difference between entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship • Why your values—and your energy—should drive your choices • The one question to ask yourself every time frustration hits • How Andy structures his own Mondays to set the tone for the week If you're ready to stop running on autopilot and start intentionally shaping what's next, this conversation will help you find your footing—and your direction. Learn more about Andy's books, podcasts, and resources at andystorch.com, and grab his bonus tools at andystorch.com/bonus. And if you want to uncover your own values (and start making choices that actually feel like you), head to themoderncoach.co/corevalues.
Nov 13, 2025 • 4min
Midweek Momentum: Flip the Fear with Navid Moosa
If fear is keeping you stuck, this one's for you. In this Wednesday's Double Shot, Navid Moosa shares his simple "flip the fear" exercise — a mindset shift that turns hesitation into action. Learn how writing down your fears and their opposites can move you from scarcity to abundance, and from overthinking to forward motion. #MidweekMomentum #NoMoreMondaysPodcast #Mindset
Nov 10, 2025 • 34min
The Currency of Trust: Building Collaborative Intelligence with Holly Hartman
In a business world overflowing with automation, AI, and endless "growth hacks," what still drives real success? Trust. This week on No More Mondays Podcast, Angie Callen sits down with Holly Hartman — multi-venture founder, speaker, and community architect — to explore how collaboration, connection, and trust fuel the modern business landscape. From leading diverse communities to developing The Collab Code and the concept of Collaborative Intelligence, Holly's approach is a refreshing reminder that humans — not machines — are the heart of every thriving business. 💡 In this episode: Why trust is the real currency behind business success The 8 collaboration styles (and how to identify yours) How to blend AI tools with authentic human connection Building better teams, communities, and partnerships through collaboration If you're ready to grow your impact and your humanity in an AI-powered world, this conversation will show you how. 🎧 Listen now and discover why collaboration isn't soft — it's strategic. 🔗 Learn more about Holly at thecollabcode.com 🔗 Take the free Collaboration Style Quiz: thecollabcode.com/resources 🔗 Follow Angie: linkedin.com/in/angiecallen #NoMoreMondays #TheModernCoach #HumansStillMatter #Collaboration #Trust #Leadership #AI
Nov 6, 2025 • 4min
Are You in the "Right Place, Right Time?" | Midweek Momentum with Stacey Brown Randall
Success isn't about luck. It's about consistency. In this Wednesday's Double Shot, Stacey Brown Randall debunks the "right place, right time" myth and shares why showing up everywhere your people are is what actually creates momentum. 🎧 Tune in for a quick reminder that opportunity isn't random — it's earned through intention, visibility, and persistence. #MidweekMomentum #NoMoreMondaysPodcast #Consistency
Nov 3, 2025 • 9min
Find Your Economy of Meaning with Mike Kim
What if success isn't measured in money, titles, or status—but meaning? This week on No More Mondays Podcast, host Angie Callen sits down with Mike Kim, best-selling author, brand strategist, and speaker who's helped entrepreneurs and executives show up, stand out, and succeed by leading with who they are, not just what they do. Mike shares how he built a purpose-driven career rooted in authenticity and alignment—and why the "Economy of Meaning" may just be the new currency of success. In this episode: • Why your story is your most valuable brand asset • How to build a personal brand that feels human • What the "Economy of Meaning" really means • How to redefine success on your own terms If you're feeling misaligned or searching for more purpose in your work, this episode will remind you that meaning, not metrics, is what truly moves us forward. Connect with Mike Kim: 🌐 mikekim.com 🔗 linkedin.com/in/mikekimtv Follow Angie Callen: 🔗 linkedin.com/in/angiecallen 🌐 themoderncoach.co
