Beyond Brunch

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,...

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. Jess...

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...

     In this episode of Beyond Brunch, I sit down with one of my closest friends, Bec, for a conversation that spans over two decades of friendship, growth, and life transitions. We talk about what it really looks like to take a leap after 20 years in the same career, the mindset shift required to bet on yourself, and why failure might be the most underrated tool for growth. But more than that, th...

What does it really mean to be confident… and where’s the line between owning your voice and being “too much”? In this episode of Beyond Brunch, Rebecca sits down with Olivia — a bold, witty, and unapologetically herself sales leader navigating a male-dominated industry with confidence, humor, and a whole lot of self-awareness. They dive into what it takes to build authentic relationships, how to...

In this episode of Beyond Brunch , I’m joined by Sarah—designer, steady presence, and one of the most grounding people in my life. What started through work and mahjong somehow turned into one of those friendships that just makes everything feel more manageable. We talk about what it really looks like to build a career (especially when it’s not linear), how to navigate pressure without losing your...

Welcome to Beyond Brunch. Hosted by Rebecca Cooley, this podcast is all about the conversations that happen after brunch — when things get real. From career and relationships to health, money, identity, and everything in between, Beyond Brunch brings thoughtful, honest, and sometimes unfiltered conversations to the table. This trailer is your first taste. Pull up a chair and stay awhile.