This week on Coffee Monday, Rae sits down with Matt Morse, Vice President and General Manager of KSEE24, CBS47 and KSEE24 CBS47+. A Fresno native with decades of experience in television, Matt’s career has taken him through major media markets across the country before ultimately bringing him back home to lead two of the Central Valley’s most recognized television stations.

Rae and Matt talk about the changing landscape of local television, what it means to lead media organizations in your own hometown, the importance of community connection, and where broadcast, digital and streaming are headed next. They also dive into Matt’s career journey, leadership philosophy and why local storytelling still matters.

It’s a conversation about media, business, community, and finding your way back home.

Produced by MUMZIE Media (@mumziemedia). You can listen to the Coffee Monday Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And follow along on Instagram @coffeemondaypodcast.

What does it take to build a business that can evolve right alongside your life?

This week on Coffee Monday, Rae sits down with Lauren Anderson, owner & instructor of The Bar Method Fresno, to talk entrepreneurship, motherhood and staying relevant in an ever-changing fitness industry.

Lauren shares what it was like building a boutique fitness business, navigating the pandemic and continuing to innovate in an increasingly saturated market, including what’s next for The Bar Method with a new Pilates format and offerings for moms & babies.

They also get into the part of entrepreneurship that doesn't always make the highlight reel: raising two little boys while running a business, mom guilt, finding time to move your body in busy seasons, and learning that taking care of yourself doesn't have to come after everything else gets done.

Plus, Lauren shares how The Bar Method has grown into more than a workout, and why community may be one of the most important things women can give themselves.

Produced by MUMZIE Media (@mumziemedia). You can listen to the Coffee Monday Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And follow along on Instagram @coffeemondaypodcast.

Motherhood has never been more connected... and somehow, never felt more overwhelming.

This week on Coffee Monday, Rae sits down with therapist and founder of Mama Therapy House, Megan Velo, LMFT, for an honest conversation about the invisible weight so many moms carry every single day: the mental load.

From remembering every permission slip and pediatrician appointment to carrying the emotional needs of an entire household, why does it feel like moms are always "on," even when they're sitting still?

Together, Rae and Megan unpack:

• What the mental load really is (and why it's so exhausting)
• Why so many moms feel like the CEO of their family
• The identity shifts that happen after becoming a mom
• Mom guilt, social media, and the pressure to do it all
• Why "Pinterest-perfect" motherhood isn't the goal
• How to find trustworthy support in the age of TikTok therapy
• Practical ways to care for yourself without feeling selfish

To wrap things up, Megan jumps into our signature "Shot of Espresso" rapid-fire questions with simple, powerful reminders every mom needs to hear.

If you've ever wondered whether you're doing enough, felt like you've lost pieces of yourself, or needed permission to admit that motherhood is both beautiful and incredibly hard, this episode is for you.

Because here's the truth: You don't have to enjoy every minute of motherhood to love being a mom.

Connect with Megan and learn more about Mama Therapy House and her new book through the links in today's show notes.

Produced by MUMZIE Media (@mumziemedia). You can listen to the Coffee Monday Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And follow along on Instagram @coffeemondaypodcast.