In this powerful return episode, Dane Aziz joins Mandy and Jaime for an honest, heartfelt conversation about navigating mental health, faith, and self-awareness - especially through the holiday season.

What begins as a lighthearted chat over coffee turns into a deep dive into loneliness, loss, healing, and the lessons that come from life’s hardest seasons. Dane opens up about the year that changed everything for him - from family shifts and surgery to the spiritual awakening that reshaped how he sees pain, purpose, and people.

Together, the trio explores what it really means to grow, to set flexible boundaries, and to release the need to fix or carry others. Jaime reflects with quiet vulnerability on compassion, boundaries, and how people always show you who they are.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re growing faster than the people around you, struggled with forgiveness, or questioned your own empathy, this conversation is for you.
Stick around till the end, the deeper it goes, the more it hits home.

☕ Pour a cup, take a breath, and lean into this one. It’s real, raw, and full of heart.

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This week, we’re looking back at the lessons we wish we’d known earlier. Mandy’s list is short and sweet, while Jaime’s… well, let’s just say hers could be its own book.  But in true Coffee with M and J fashion, Jaime’s reflections tie right back to Mandy’s ultimate question: Why do we stop ourselves?

From realizing how fast kids grow up (and how fleeting those sticky, gooey-hand moments really are), to separating faith from religion (is a throwdown about to happen?!), this episode is full of laughter, honesty, and those “oh wow” moments.

Some of our takeaways:
  Regret happens when we don’t take the moment
  People are always showing you who they are
  Fail faster and learn sooner
  At the heart of it all: I wish I had…. You’ll have to listen to finish this sentence. 

Of course, we keep it real, would an argument ever make it to air? You’ll just have to listen. 

We’d love to hear from you: what’s on your list?

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Yes, it did. And today, we’re really opening up the vulnerability vault to share some of the most embarrassing things that have ever happened to us because, let’s be honest, by this time of year we could all use something to laugh about.

From walking into a glass wall to walking around ass out… we’re covering it all. And seriously who remembers how that Gloria Estefan song Conga starts? Listen for the story that officially put that song on Jaime’s “do not listen” list.

Lots of laughs (and plenty of F-bombs) in this deeply funny episode… the best one might just be the last, so stick around until the end. And as Jaime reminds us, there’s always a kind way to laugh at yourself.  She has lots of experience in this department.

Now it’s your turn!  Share your most embarrassing stories with us.

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Episode 50: Lessons, Laughter, and Looking Ahead

We made it to 50 episodes! ☕🎉

In this milestone episode of Coffee with M and J, Mandy and Jaime reflect on the journey so far - the lessons they’ve learned, the episodes that resonated most, and what’s next for the podcast and community. Between laughter, gratitude, and a little behind-the-scenes talk about podcasting stats, they take a moment to celebrate how far they’ve come and the growth that’s happened along the way.

Grab your coffee (or your favorite beverage) and join in on the fun, the reflection, and the real talk that started it all.

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Today we are thrilled to welcome City of Kyle Chamber Membership Representative, Terrence Hines!

We knew from the start this episode needed to be organic  and it truly was. Terrence is impressive in so many ways, and his heart for helping others shines through every story he shares.

This is his podcast debut, and you’ll quickly see why we wanted him on the mic. From his journey to becoming a Chamber employee, to his passion for community, to (yes!) the time he saved a baby?  This episode is packed with heart, laughter, and inspiration.

Terrence reminds us to slow down and break life into meaningful moments. We talk about everything from hip-hop and pajamas to faith, friendship, and finding joy in serving others. His stories are incredible, fun, and full of gratitude.

And just wait until you hear about the new radio station here in Kyle so much goodness in this one.

It’s amazing what happens when you let yourself be surprised by life. 

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On todays adventure of Coffee with M and J

Jaime recently had a vendor booth at a local event, and someone finally connected the dots that she’s the J behind Coffee with M and J! That got us thinking… do you actually know who we are?

Mandy is MJ Designs and Marketing, and Jaime is New Soul Rising. Mandy is more literal and analytical, while Jaime, let’s just say she’s our resident free spirit. Together, we bring two totally different perspectives to life and business, and somehow, it just clicks.

Over coffee (almost always from Embrace the Grind, our favorite local spot), we talk about navigating the “I don’t want to” moments because that’s where the growth really happens. On the other side of resistance is transformation, laughter, and a whole lot of magic.

If you’re new here, go back to the beginning and listen to the story of how we met, it’ll make everything else make a lot more sense.

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We’ve talked about networking a lot but today, Mandy comes in fired up with a strong perspective that’s packed with truth, tough love, and hard realities. Jaime and Mandy don’t exactly see eye to eye, and that’s where the magic happens.

Mandy doubles down on the long-term consequences of how we show up, while Jaime emphasizes that people are always showing us who they are and it’s our choice to stay or go. Along the way, Jaime gets tongue-tied, Mandy’s passion lights up the mic, and some seriously spicy truths get dropped.

The one thing they both missed in the moment? You are the only one in control of how you feel. When opposing views bump, feelings are activated and it’s a reminder to stay curious about what others trigger in you.

This episode is more than a rant, it’s a raw, real conversation about self-awareness, mindfulness, and intention. Why are you there? What do you really want out of those connections?

Stick around until the very end, because Jaime drops a harsh concept that will leave you thinking long after the episode ends. We don’t always agree but we love each other anyway.

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What if feeling good in your body, mind, and soul, wasn’t about a massive overhaul, but just one small shift at a time? 

In this episode, we dive into a beautifully messy, real conversation that flows from movement, to ditching refined sugar, to remembering to drink enough water (hello, hydration!). And of course, we go way beyond that.

No preaching here, just stories, laughs, and gentle nudges toward what might feel good for you. Things get especially fun toward the end, so be sure to listen all the way through. 

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Today we sit down with Cammie, a cancer survivor, mom, former classroom teacher turned instructional coach, Pilates instructor, and true ray of sunshine.

Cammie bravely shares her journey of going from sick, to sicker, to finally receiving the diagnosis no one wants to hear, cancer. After countless negative test results and endless confusion, the truth finally came to light. What followed was a rollercoaster of hard moments, support, perseverance, and deep gratitude.

Her story is filled with unexpected twists (including a second cancer diagnosis you’ll have to hear to believe), but what shines through is her unshakable positive attitude. That positivity didn’t erase the bad days but it made them bearable, and helped everyone around her navigate the unknown with joy and hope.

This episode will bring up all the feels, grab your coffee and your tissues and settle in. Cammie’s story is nothing short of miraculous. It not only gave her a new perspective, but also sparked her into action, trying new things, embracing new experiences, and choosing empowered action at a time when she had so little control.

It’s amazing how life has a way of working out exactly as it’s supposed to. From pain to purpose, Cammie’s journey is proof that positivity and joy truly win in the end.

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Ever say “yes” before you even pause to think? In this episode, we unpack what that automatic yes might be costing you, your peace, your sleep, maybe even your self-respect. 

We’re talking real-life, actionable ways to get curious, set boundaries, and shift out of people-pleasing autopilot. And true to Coffee with M and  J style, some of the best gems come from the off-the-rails moments, so stick around ‘til the end. 

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