Partnerships that Sing — How Monique McDonald Found Her True Voice
Who makes the best strategic partner?
It's not necessarily the person with the biggest network or the best connections. Sometimes it’s the person who knows you most intimately — who understands your strengths and weaknesses, who knows how to motivate you, and who believes in you when you stop believing in yourself......Your own family.
This week’s special guest is Monique McDonald, a Grammy-nominated opera singer turned transformational voice coach, speaker, and mentor. Monique helps entrepreneurs, coaches, and speakers find their authentic voice, stage presence, and confidence — transforming the way they show up in their business and life.
Monique’s journey began with her first and most profound partnership — her mother, who was also her voice teacher and confidant. “She was the person who believed in me when I stopped believing in myself,” Monique recalls. That early bond shaped how she views every collaboration today — not as a transaction, but as a shared journey of trust, belief, and co-creation.
After her mother’s passing, Monique reinvented herself — moving from the opera stage to helping speakers and entrepreneurs find their authentic, magnetic voice. Along the way, she discovered that partnership isn’t just a business strategy — it’s a way of being. From joint ventures to her “Manifestation Squad,” Monique shows how the right partnerships multiply both impact and joy.
Catch these highlights from our discussion:
>> How Monique’s first and most powerful partnership — with her mother — shaped her life and career
>> Why the people who know you most intimately often make the most impactful collaborators
>> The story behind her “Manifestation Squad” and how they supported each other’s growth
>> How to move beyond transactional partnerships to creative, heart-led collaboration
>>How Monique’s experience collaborating with other musicians shaped her view of business partnerships
>> Why asking for help is a key skill for successful entrepreneurs
It's not necessarily the person with the biggest network or the best connections. Sometimes it’s the person who knows you most intimately — who understands your strengths and weaknesses, who knows how to motivate you, and who believes in you when you stop believing in yourself......Your own family.
This week’s special guest is Monique McDonald, a Grammy-nominated opera singer turned transformational voice coach, speaker, and mentor. Monique helps entrepreneurs, coaches, and speakers find their authentic voice, stage presence, and confidence — transforming the way they show up in their business and life.
Monique’s journey began with her first and most profound partnership — her mother, who was also her voice teacher and confidant. “She was the person who believed in me when I stopped believing in myself,” Monique recalls. That early bond shaped how she views every collaboration today — not as a transaction, but as a shared journey of trust, belief, and co-creation.
After her mother’s passing, Monique reinvented herself — moving from the opera stage to helping speakers and entrepreneurs find their authentic, magnetic voice. Along the way, she discovered that partnership isn’t just a business strategy — it’s a way of being. From joint ventures to her “Manifestation Squad,” Monique shows how the right partnerships multiply both impact and joy.
Catch these highlights from our discussion:
>> How Monique’s first and most powerful partnership — with her mother — shaped her life and career
>> Why the people who know you most intimately often make the most impactful collaborators
>> The story behind her “Manifestation Squad” and how they supported each other’s growth
>> How to move beyond transactional partnerships to creative, heart-led collaboration
>>How Monique’s experience collaborating with other musicians shaped her view of business partnerships
>> Why asking for help is a key skill for successful entrepreneurs
…and much more!
Here are some useful resources from our interview:
➡️ Monique McDonald's Website
➡️ Monique Magnetic Voice Visibility Kit
➡️ Monique McDonld's LinkedIn Profile
Connect to the host, Danny Bermant:
➡️ Connect to Danny on LinkedIn
➡️ Connect to Danny on Facebook
➡️ Danny’s Joint Venture Mastery Newsletter
➡️ Danny’s Get JV Ready in Just 5 Days Bootcamp
