In the inaugural episode of ‘Fishnets and Fries,’ host Michele Mateus is joined by her dear friend and first guest, Mari Otomo. Together, they explore a variety of topics from navigating white supremacy culture to cultivating joy in everyday life.   This episode delves into Mari’s inspiring birthday tradition of trying new experiences, the power...

fishnets & fries with michele mateus “ One of my biggest loves growing up and continues to be my biggest love is music and food.” In this episode of ‘Fishnets and Fries’, host Michele Mateus shares her personal background and the inspiration behind starting the podcast. Michele discusses her Brasilian roots, the significance of her name,...

fishnets & fries with Kate Salonga “Sexy is a feeling. It’s an attitude. It’s not a size. It’s not a dress code.” Join host Michele Mateus as she celebrates living a bold and bodacious life with Kate, who was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension in 2018 and has lived with an IV pump attached to her...

fishnets & fries with With Mari Otomo “We experience pain collectively. We need to heal that pain collectively, which means we need to like experience joy collectively.” In the inaugural episode of ‘Fishnets and Fries,’ host Michele Mateus is joined by her dear friend and first guest, Mari Otomo. Together, they explore a variety of...