With a career in destination management, corporate travel and events, Liz Suomi knows how to create a memorable experience. After living in San Francisco, Singapore and New York City, she and her family have settled in Charleston, where planning trips for friends and family revealed an opportunity for a boutique luxury travel business.

Liz joins Rae to share the story behind Palm & Proper Destination Co., her love of the Lowcountry, and how she brings thoughtful details and local expertise to customized getaways and mahjong retreats. We talk entrepreneurship, connection, motherhood and the luxury of letting Palm & Proper Destination Co. take care of the planning.

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 really take to save a dog and change the perception of an entire breed along the way?

This week on Coffee Monday, Rae sits down with Bridgette Boothe, Shelter Director of Fresno Bully Rescue, to talk about the reality of animal rescue in the Central Valley, how she went from volunteering and walking dogs to leading the organization, and what people still get wrong about bully breeds.
Bridgette takes us behind the scenes of what happens from the moment Fresno Bully Rescue says “yes” to a dog through rehabilitation, fostering and finding the right forever home. They also talk about responsible pet ownership, adopting with kids, the emotional side of rescue and the many ways you can help even if adopting another dog isn’t an option.

Plus, Fresno Bully Rescue is heading Back to the Bully Walk for its annual Bully Boo Walk on Sunday, October 4 at Woodward Park in Fresno, with an ’80s-themed flashback this year.

A conversation for dog lovers, rescue supporters and anyone who’s ever judged a dog by its breed before getting to know the dog behind the label.

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.

You may know her as Margie Spumoni, the pasta-loving personality behind @margie_spumoni, serving up cutesy pasta making and California-Italian home cooking inspired by everything that’s good in the Central Valley. But did you know Margie Spumoni is actually a persona created by Margaret Ann “Margie” Simone?

This week on Coffee Monday, Rae sits down with Margie to talk about where her love of Italian food and homemade pasta came from, growing a food-focused social media following, and how living in the heart of California agriculture inspires what ends up on her table. Plus, they talk family food traditions, easy ways to make home cooking feel less intimidating, and of course, plenty of pasta. Come hungry!

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.

Fifth-generation winegrower and Chief Revenue Officer of Wente Family Vineyards, Aly Wente O’Neal, joins Rae for a conversation about what it really looks like to grow a career, raise a family and help carry a 140+ year family legacy into its next chapter. Aly shares the misconceptions of working with family, navigating motherhood alongside an evolving career, and why she and her sister decided to step behind the mic with their Wine Sisters Book Club podcast. Plus, they get into the challenges facing the wine industry today, changing consumer habits and how Wente is adapting while staying true to its roots. A candid conversation about family, legacy, motherhood and embracing what’s next.

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.

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.

Ten years ago, I started RPM PR with a laptop, big dreams and a passion for connecting people, helping businesses grow, telling meaningful stories and lifting others up along the way.

In this special anniversary episode of Coffee Monday, I'm reflecting on my first decade of entrepreneurship and sharing the lessons that have shaped both my business and my life. From taking risks and navigating setbacks to building a team, balancing motherhood and marriage, and learning what success really looks like... these are the insights I wish I had known from the beginning.

Whether you're building a business, chasing a dream or simply in a season of growth, I hope these lessons encourage you to keep going. Here's to celebrating 10 years of RPM PR, and to whatever comes next.

Thanks for being part of the journey.

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.