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Coffee Monday

Coffee Monday

Written by: Rae Pardini Matson
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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.

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  • The Art of Doing It All: Chance & Dominique James
    May 18 2026

    Art, 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 like behind the scenes. The married creative duo joins Rae for an honest conversation about balancing artistry with business, building careers rooted in creativity and navigating the constant juggle of work, family and personal identity.


    Chance opens up about his upcoming summer art collection and how this body of work reflects a new season creatively, while Dominique shares the emotional connection behind her commissioned pieces and why art can feel so personal for both the artist and the buyer. The conversation also dives into balancing client work with creative fulfillment, the pressure creatives face when marketing themselves and the common mistakes businesses make with brand photography and visual identity.


    The two also talk candidly about working together as artists within a marriage, navigating risk versus stability, protecting family time and finding inspiration while raising their children. With honest insight, humor and plenty of relatable moments, this episode is a refreshing look at creativity, identity and building a meaningful life both inside and outside of work.

    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.


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    54 mins
  • Sweet Loren's Founder & CEO Loren Brill Castle: What It Really Takes to Build Something Big
    May 4 2026

    What 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 Brill Castle, Founder and CEO of Sweet Loren’s, the clean-ingredient, allergen-friendly dough brand now found in stores like Target and Whole Foods Market nationwide.

    Loren shares her journey from a cancer diagnosis at 23 to building a category-defining company, the milestones that still stop her in her tracks, and what it takes to keep evolving, from launching a cutting-edge R&D center to expanding into the breakfast space.

    They also dive into brand partnerships done right (Barbie, Hello Kitty), navigating rapid growth in both business and motherhood (baby number three recently born!), and the real talk behind balancing ambition and family life.

    If you’re a founder, a mom, or someone chasing a big idea this one will hit.

    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.


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    56 mins
  • Building Raw Kickz: Betting on Yourself in a Hype-Driven World
    Apr 20 2026

    On 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 before everyone else does.

    From flipping sneakers to tapping into viral products (yes, even the latest NeeDoh stress toy craze), Jorge shares how he turned instinct and passion into a thriving brand rooted in trust and authenticity. He breaks down how Raw Kickz grew from a side hustle into a go-to source for sneakers and streetwear, and what it takes to stand out in a space where trends move fast and credibility is everything.

    The conversation also dives into Jorge’s current mindset shift, his “year of saying yes,” and what it looks like to stop holding back, take bigger swings, and lean fully into opportunity, both personally and professionally.

    If you’re building something, betting on yourself, or just want a pulse on what’s hot right now, this episode delivers. Follow Jorge and shop the latest drops: Instagram @raw_kickz209

    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.


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    54 mins
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