Empowering Women: Monica Massey’s Journey from Dairy to Consulting

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Title: Empowering Women: Monica Massey's Journey from Dairy to Consulting

Guest: Monica Massey (@MonicaMassey www.monicainc.com)

Host: Val Lavigne ( @dairygalval www.dairygalval.com )

 

Episode Description:
In this episode of The Dairy Hour podcast, host Val Lavigne sits down with motivational speaker and consultant Monica Massey to explore her inspiring career path. From a traditional upbringing in the Catskill Mountains to a thriving career in the dairy industry, Monica shares how she pivoted to consulting and public speaking, emphasizing the importance of women’s empowerment in the workplace. The conversation covers work-life balance, the evolving definitions of success, and the critical role of mentorship and advocacy for women in today’s post-COVID professional landscape. Monica’s journey and her motto of “You only live once” will inspire you to pursue your dreams and live life to the fullest.

Episode Takeaways:

• Monica Massey is a motivational speaker and consultant in the medical food space.
• She advocates for women’s empowerment in her engagements.
• Her traditional upbringing shaped her career in the dairy industry and beyond.
• Monica emphasizes work-life balance and the importance of setting personal boundaries.
• Success for her now includes mentoring and giving back to the community.
• Women today are more vocal about demanding work-life balance from employers.
• She believes in the power of self-advocacy and mentorship among women.
• Monica encourages everyone to live fully and pursue their dreams.

Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction to Monica Massey
01:56 – Monica’s Journey from Childhood to Career
05:56 – Career Development in the Dairy Industry
11:51 – Transitioning to Consulting and Public Speaking
17:56 – Work-Life Balance and Setting Boundaries
24:00 – Evolving Definitions of Success
30:08 – Empowering Women in the Workplace
35:58 – Fun Rapid-Fire Questions
42:00 – Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways