Absolutely. Here’s a Spotify description that keeps the same warm, conversational feel as your other Beyond Brunch episodes:

Olivia Matthews is the kind of person who brings energy into a room and somehow leaves everyone feeling a little better than she found them.

In this episode of Beyond Brunch, we talk about finding your place in the AEC world, building brands that actually feel human, taking chances, and the relationships that shape a career along the way. Olivia shares what she’s learned from helping firms tell their stories, giving back to an industry she loves, and stepping into an entirely new chapter as a mom.

We also dig into optimism, ambition, community, and what happens when the person who is usually helping tell everyone else’s story finally gets to tell a little of her own.

It’s warm, funny, thoughtful and very Olivia.

Pour a mimosa and join us for brunch. Cheers, y’all! 🥂

Absolutely. I’d lean into the mix of family, career, relationships, curiosity, and her unexpected DJ era. The episode has a really warm, fun energy while still landing some great lessons about confidence and growth.

Brunch with Margaret: Trust Your Gut & Read the Room

Family brought Margaret into my life, but friendship is what made her stick.

In this episode of Beyond Brunch, Margaret and I talk about the winding path that brought her into healthcare sales, building a career through relationships, learning to trust your gut, and finding the confidence to speak up when you know you have something to bring to the table.

We also get into marriage, family, why simply showing up matters, and the power of listening more than you talk. Margaret shares how she has learned to meet people where they are, let go of the need to fix everything, and stay curious about what might come next.

And because life cannot be all work, we talk about her latest chapter: helping her husband open a restaurant, taking DJ lessons, playing her first gigs, and discovering that reading a dance floor isn't all that different from reading a room in sales.

It's a conversation about working hard, staying humble, trying things that scare you, and remembering to have a little fun along the way.

Grab a mimosa and join us for brunch.

Cheers, y'all! 🥂

Nicole is proof that ambition and a life well lived don’t have to compete.

In this episode of Beyond Brunch, I sit down with my friend Nicole to talk about leadership, curiosity, and what she’s learned managing teams of more than 200 people during an 18+ year career in management consulting. We dig into vulnerability as a leader, creating a culture where feedback actually works, and learning to give yourself permission to turn off productivity mode every once in a while.

But Nicole’s story goes well beyond the corporate world. She’s turned a love of wine into a serious pursuit, working toward her Level 4 WSET diploma, while she and her husband experiment with Italian food pop-ups and dream about opening a wine bar of their own.

We talk wine, food, travel, New Orleans, creative outlets, working with your spouse, and what happens when the path toward a dream takes a little longer than expected.

It’s a conversation about staying curious, finding new sources of inspiration, and building a life with room for ambition, community, creativity, and really good wine.

Grab a mimosa and join us for brunch with Nicole. 🥂

Some people have a way of making you feel like you've known them forever. Jana Brady is one of those people.

A fellow Mississippi girl, Jana has built a career in the arts while building a life that doesn't necessarily follow the traditional script. She's curious, direct, adventurous, and completely comfortable being herself. And perhaps my favorite Jana quote of the entire episode: "I'm my favorite person."

Over mimosas, we talk about female friendships and the winding paths that bring people into our lives, her career telling the stories of Mississippi artists, saying yes to adventure (and occasionally saying no), relationships that don't need to fit into a box, financial independence, and learning to support the life someone else chooses even when it looks nothing like your own.

We also settle some very important matters: who you should travel internationally with, why New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is apparently "basic," and what actually qualifies as brunch.

This one is about curiosity, confidence, and creating a life that feels like yours.

Cheers, Y'all!

Amanda is one of those people who makes the world more beautiful, whether she's designing award-winning buildings or creating Mardi Gras costumes as the costume architect for the Nawlins Nymphs. But beneath the creativity is a thoughtful, intentional woman whose story is shaped by curiosity, culture, and community.

In this episode, we talk about how Legos and a Barbie Dream House sparked a career in architecture, what it was like growing up with Guatemalan roots in South Louisiana, the value of stepping outside your comfort zone, and why understanding how people think can completely change the way we work together. We also dive into adult friendships, taking care of ourselves before taking care of everyone else, family traditions, meaningful heirlooms, and why sometimes the smallest conversations leave the biggest impact.

Pour yourself a mimosa and join us for a conversation about designing not just buildings, but a life filled with purpose, connection, and creativity.

What if the best conversations didn't happen in a boardroom... or on social media... but over brunch?

Welcome back to Beyond Brunch.

This season, we're pulling up a chair with women who are building businesses, leading teams, creating art, raising families, reinventing themselves, and figuring it all out one chapter at a time.

We'll talk about ambition and anxiety. Identity and friendship. Career pivots, creativity, confidence, and the moments that changed everything.

You'll meet an architect who designs buildings and Mardi Gras costumes, a museum leader who knows exactly how to draw people out, a corporate executive who believes the best ideas start around the kitchen island with a great bottle of wine, a healthcare leader whose quiet confidence speaks volumes, and a friend who reminds us that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is simply be yourself.

No scripts. No perfect answers. Just honest conversations with remarkable women.

So pour yourself a mimosa—or whatever's in your cup—and join us.

I'm Rebecca Cooley, and this is Beyond Brunch.

Because life is better when we slow down, pull up another chair, and have the conversations that matter.

Season 2 starts now.

Brittany is a firecracker in the best way. She is accomplished, deeply involved in her community, and has an incredible ability to connect with people across generations, industries, and backgrounds.

In this episode, Brittany and Rebecca talk about ambition, resilience, and the experiences that shape us during our most formative years. After leaving Houston for New Orleans one month before Hurricane Katrina, Brittany had to adjust to a new city, culture, and way of life. Rebecca relates through her own move from a small Mississippi town to Dallas as a teenager.

They also explore what it means to build community, show up fully as yourself, and move through different rooms without losing who you are. Brittany shares the energy, confidence, and fresh perspective that have helped her build a successful career and bring people together along the way.

Grab a mimosa and join us for a conversation about growth, connection, and the story behind the accomplishments.

This episode is a special one — because Caroline isn’t just a guest. She’s my cousin, part-time roommate, coworker, creative sounding board, and longtime partner in whatever idea we’re dreaming up next.

Caroline is one of those people who naturally brings energy into every room she walks into. She’s endlessly creative, wildly optimistic, and somehow always ready to take on one more project, trip, dinner party, or big idea. But underneath all of that spark, we also talk honestly about growth, self-awareness, and what it looks like to evolve when life doesn’t follow a perfectly linear path.

We get into the realities of working together, living together, navigating boundaries, balancing ambition with authenticity, and why some of the most meaningful relationships are the ones that continue to stretch, challenge, and grow alongside you.

We also talk about creativity, branding, New Orleans, inspiration, community, and building a life that actually feels aligned with who you are.

This conversation is warm, honest, a little chaotic, and full of love — which honestly feels like the perfect way to close out Season 1 of Beyond Brunch.

Grab a coffee, pour a mimosa, and come brunch with us.

Cheers y’all 🥂

This week on Beyond Brunch, Rebecca sits down with Jessica — entrepreneur, adventurer, deep thinker, and one of the most unapologetically honest people in her circle.

What starts as a conversation about New York, career pivots, and working with family turns into a deeper discussion about identity, confidence, criticism, burnout, and learning how to come back to yourself after losing your way.

Jessica shares stories from her years living in New York, navigating ambition and failure, learning to trust her instincts, and building businesses alongside her brothers. Together, we unpack the importance of vulnerability, strong community, and surrounding yourself with people who challenge you instead of simply agreeing with you.

We talk about:

• ​Living in New York in your twenties
• ​Ambition and burnout
• ​The inner critic and perfectionism
• ​Working with family
• ​Leadership and communication
• ​Women in male-dominated industries
• ​Confidence, vulnerability, and self-awareness
• ​Financial literacy for women
• ​Building strong communities and friendships
• ​Learning to trust yourself

This episode is thoughtful, funny, reflective, and deeply honest — the kind of conversation that stays with you long after brunch is over.

Pour a mimosa and join us.

Cheers y’all. 🥂

Produced by Worthe Artists

What does “having it all” actually look like… and at what cost?

In this episode of Beyond Brunch, I sit down with one of my closest friends, Chrissy — trauma surgeon, wellness coach, new mom, and the person who keeps me honest when I try to overcommit (which is often).

We get into the real conversation behind balance, boundaries, and what it actually takes to build a life that feels aligned — not just impressive on paper.

Chrissy shares her journey from chasing achievement in medicine to redefining success on her own terms. We talk about burnout, people-pleasing, and the quiet realization that you don’t have to do everything to be enough.

This one is equal parts grounding and eye-opening — with a few mic-drop moments you’ll want to come back to.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why balance isn’t about doing it all — it’s about choosing intentionally
• The trade-offs no one talks about in high-achieving careers
• How to set boundaries without guilt
• The power of a simple morning routine (that actually sticks)
• “Triggers are treasures” — and what that really means
• Reframing setbacks with 3 simple questions
• Why purpose matters more than hustle
• The truth about success, money, and fulfillment

If you’ve ever felt stretched too thin, stuck in hustle mode, or unsure what actually matters — this conversation is for you.

Connect with us on Instagram: @beyondbrunchpodcast

Cheers y’all 🥂