Every great story has a villain, and your story is no different. But what if I told you that the villain in your life isn’t external? She isn’t a person blocking your path or an event that derailed your dreams. The villain in your story is the part of you that sabotages your progress, keeps you small, and makes you believe that settling is safer than demanding more. Her name is Desperella.

Desperella is the shadow side of every woman—the part of you that whispers, “You’re not enough.” She convinces you to seek validation from others, to over-give in relationships, to chase approval, and to settle for crumbs when you deserve the whole feast. She isn’t just a fleeting thought or a passing emotion. Desperella shows up in the small, seemingly insignificant decisions you make every day.

But here’s the truth: Desperella only has power as long as you allow her to.

Welcome to The Star Monroe Show, hosted by my exceptional self, Star Monroe; Psychotherapist, Master Life Coach, and Founder of The High Standards Woman. This podcast is for ambitious, driven women who demand more, who are ready to align with their highest self, embody their inherent worth, and magnetize everything they desire.

Join me each week for transformational conversations, insights and strategies to help you rise up, embrace unapologetic confidence, and live a life of excellence. It’s time to become the woman who always gets what she wants.