Coffee Monday
by Rae Pardini Matson
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Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: A New Chapter for Muses with Hwa Schlitz
Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: A New Chapter for Muses with Hwa Schlitz
About this podcast
Start your week with a freshly brewed episode of Coffee Monday, where we take a delightful sip into the lives of working professionals, most of whom are based in California’s Central Valley. Join your host, award-winning PR #momboss Rae Pardini Matson, as she steers engaging conversations that spill the beans on how these incredible individuals navigate the daily grind while striking a harmonious work-life balance. Get inspired, motivated, and entertained with stories of perseverance, insights, and of course, a strong shot of reality right here on Coffee Monday.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 86 episodes
- Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: A New Chapter for Muses with Hwa Schlitz · 42 min · Season 2 Episode 35Hwa Schlitz, the new owner of Muses Day Spa in Fresno, joins Rae to discuss her journey into ownership and the next chapter for the now woman-owned business. They explore…
- Family Legacy, Fresh Perspective with Ashley Webster Rudolph · 54 min · Season 2 Episode 34What does it mean to help shape the future of a business your family has built for 140 years? Rae sits down with Ashley Webster Rudolph, associate publisher of The Business…
- Charleston, Connection & Curated Getaways with Liz Suomi · 1 h 11 min · Season 2 Episode 33With 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…
- More Than a Breed: The Dogs & Mission Behind Fresno Bully Rescue · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 32What 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…
- Who is Margie Spumoni? Meet the Woman Behind the Cutesy Pasta · 39 min · Season 2 Episode 31You 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…
- Family Business, Motherhood & Reinventing a 140-Year-Old Wine Brand · 47 min · Season 2 Episode 30Fifth-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…
- Local Media, Leadership & Coming Home with Matt Morse · 52 min · Season 2 Episode 29This 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…
- Building a Business, Raising Boys & Reinventing Fitness · 47 min · Season 2 Episode 28What 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…
- The Mental Load of Motherhood - Mama Therapy House · 52 min · Season 2 Episode 27Motherhood 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…
- What 10 Years of Building RPM PR Taught Me · 31 min · Season 2 Episode 26Ten 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…
- Beyond the Goal: A Preview of CCWC 2026 · 42 min · Season 2 Episode 25This week on Coffee Monday, we're giving listeners an exclusive preview of the 37th Annual Central California Women's Conference (CCWC), happening September 15, 2026, at the…
- Surviving Summer: Working Moms, Camp Chaos & 90s Summer Nostalgia · 50 min · Season 2 Episode 24School’s out and summer is officially in session, but for working moms, the juggle is very real. This week on Coffee Monday, Rae yaps with Mumzie Media & RPM PR COO Marcy Oliver…
- The Art of Doing It All: Chance & Dominique James · 54 min · Season 2 Episode 23Art, marriage, entrepreneurship and four kids? Chance and Dominique James are in the middle of all of it, and this week on Coffee Monday, they’re sharing what life really looks…
- Sweet Loren's Founder & CEO Loren Brill Castle: What It Really Takes to Build Something Big · 56 min · Season 2 Episode 22What started as a personal mission in the kitchen has grown into a national brand changing the way we think about indulgence. This week on Coffee Monday, Rae sits down with Loren…
- Building Raw Kickz: Betting on Yourself in a Hype-Driven World · 54 min · Season 2 Episode 21On this episode of Coffee Monday, Rae sits down with Jorge Cornejo, Founder of Raw Kickz, who’s built a business at the intersection of culture, hustle, and knowing what’s next…
- Heart, Hustle & Western Roots: Building Rodeo Quincy with Founder, Quincy Eldridge · 51 min · Season 2 Episode 20This week on Coffee Monday, we’re diving into the heart behind Rodeo Quincy, and the family, values, and relationships that built it. Founded by Quincy Eldridge, Rodeo Quincy is…
- Clean Girl Essentials: Building Blanc Beauty with Taylor Ellsworth · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 19This week on Coffee Monday, Rae sits down with Taylor Ellsworth, Founder of Blanc Beauty and a mom of four (with baby number five on the way!), for a conversation that is as…
- Dr. Russel Statham: The Impact of Girl Scouts in Central California · 47 min · Season 2 Episode 18Cookie Season is officially here, but there’s much more behind the iconic boxes than just a sweet treat. 🍪 In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Russel Statham, CEO of the Girl…
- Pilates & Community with Stephanie Lacefield · 39 min · Season 2 Episode 17This week on Coffee Monday, Rae sits down with Stephanie Lacefield - Pilates instructor, entrepreneur, and owner of @core.clovis. Stephanie shares what Pilates truly means to her…
- A Better Way to Date: Love on Tap with Jordyn Houseworth · 31 min · Season 2 Episode 16With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, this episode of Coffee Monday is all about real connections, no swiping required. Rae sits down with Jordyn Houseworth, the founder…
