March 17, 2026
YES FAILING IS GOOD
Failing Ferociously, Owning Your Ambition & Saying YES to Yourself with Monica Dominic
In this soul-shaking episode of YES WOMAN, Carina sits down with the electrifying, big-hearted Monica Dominic
entrepreneur, keynote speaker, podcast host, and author of the upcoming book Ferocious Ambition for a conversation that will change how you see failure, ambition, and yourself.
This episode is a love letter to the WOMAN who’s been taught to fear failure, shrink her ambition, or carry shame that was never hers to begin with. Together, Carina and Monica pull back the curtain on what it really takes to live a bold, wealthy, purpose-driven life—one rooted in heart, courage, and radical self-trust.
If you’ve ever been fired, doubted yourself, stayed too long in something that felt like a no, or wondered whether you’re “too much” or “not enough,” this conversation is for you.
In This Episode, We Talk About:
Why failure is not the problem—fear of shame is
What it means to fail ferociously (and why it’s the fastest path to growth)
The radical truth: failure does not mean you are a failure
How women carry shame differently than men—and how to release it
Saying YES to yourself when the world tells you to play it safe
Why authenticity is the real secret to rising above
Knowing when something is a holy hell YES—and when it’s time to walk away
In this soul-shaking episode of YES WOMAN, Carina sits down with the electrifying, big-hearted Monica Dominic
entrepreneur, keynote speaker, podcast host, and author of the upcoming book Ferocious Ambition for a conversation that will change how you see failure, ambition, and yourself.
This episode is a love letter to the WOMAN who’s been taught to fear failure, shrink her ambition, or carry shame that was never hers to begin with. Together, Carina and Monica pull back the curtain on what it really takes to live a bold, wealthy, purpose-driven life—one rooted in heart, courage, and radical self-trust.
If you’ve ever been fired, doubted yourself, stayed too long in something that felt like a no, or wondered whether you’re “too much” or “not enough,” this conversation is for you.
In This Episode, We Talk About:
Why failure is not the problem—fear of shame is
What it means to fail ferociously (and why it’s the fastest path to growth)
The radical truth: failure does not mean you are a failure
How women carry shame differently than men—and how to release it
Saying YES to yourself when the world tells you to play it safe
Why authenticity is the real secret to rising above
Knowing when something is a holy hell YES—and when it’s time to walk away
Quotes You’ll Feel in Your Bones:
- “If it doesn’t fail, you’re not pushing yourself hard enough.”
- “You have survived 100% of your worst days.”
- “When it stopped being fun, I honored myself and said goodbye.”
- “Failure does not mean you are a failure.”
- “You are worthy—of love, ambition, joy, and greatness.”
About Monica Dominic
Monica Dominic is the co-owner and Chief Client Officer of ProTeam Solutions, host of the Ferocious Ambition Podcast, and a globally sought-after keynote speaker. She is known for helping WOMEN own their ambition, speak their truth, and rise—without apology.
Her upcoming book, Ferocious Ambition, shares raw, real stories of failure, resilience, reinvention, and what it actually takes to build a powerful life and career.
Connect with Monica:
- Website: https://monicadominic.com
- Podcast & Book: https://ferociousambition.com
Final Love Note
This episode is your permission slip to stop hiding, stop waiting, and stop making fear the boss of your life. You don’t need to be perfect. You need to be YOU.
Say YES to your truth.
Say YES to your ambition.
Say YES to the WOMAN you already are.
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Say YES to yourself. 💋
