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For Women Building Bold Lives
The Brunch Club is where ambitious, multidimensional women gather to share their stories — the wins, the pivots, gossip, and bold moves along their journey.
The show champions female leadership in all its forms — in business, at home, in community, and in personal growth.
Each episode is a candid conversation designed to fill your cup with inspiration, encouragement, and practical wisdom. From entrepreneurship and career growth to motherhood, mentorship, equality, and modern ambition, our guests share what it really takes to build a big life — on your terms.
Sparkling is always encouraged. Pull up a seat. You’re in good company.
Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
23 min
In this episode, Rachel Svoboda sits down with Lisa Huscher, intuitive guide, speaker, and host of the Sunshine Secret of OC Podcast.
After years of quietly embracing her intuitive gifts, Lisa shares what finally gave her the courage to step into her purpose publicly. Together, Rachel and Lisa explore what it means to trust your inner voice, release the fear of judgment, and create a life that feels aligned with who you truly are.
Whether you're considering a career change, beginning a new chapter, or simply searching for more clarity, this conversation is a reminder that your greatest strength may already be within you.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Trusting Your Inner Voice: Learning to listen to the intuition that's always been there.
- The Courage to Be Authentic: Letting go of other people's opinions and embracing your true self.
- Finding Your Purpose: How Lisa transformed a lifelong gift into a calling that serves others.
- Signs, Faith & Intuition: Recognizing guidance and becoming more aware of life's subtle messages.
- Reinventing Yourself: Why it's never too late to begin your next chapter.
- Leading with Your Heart: Creating a life and career rooted in authenticity and service.
Join us for an uplifting conversation about intuition, personal growth, faith, and the courage to become exactly who you're meant to be.
Connect with Lisa Huscher:
Website: https://sunshinesecretofoc.com/
Instagram: @lisahuscher10
Connect with Sunday Brunch Agency:
Website: https://www.sundaybrunchagency.com/
Instagram: @SundayBrunchAgency
Connect with Rachel Svoboda:
Website: https://rachelsvoboda.com/
Instagram: @RachelSvoboda.oc
Interested in featuring your story or business on the show? Apply here:
https://forms.gle/36YpoUGqzV1jqC6J8
#BrunchClubPodcast #LisaHuscher #Intuition #PersonalGrowth #WomenInBusiness #Faith #Authenticity #Courage #SelfDiscovery #SundayBrunchAgency
4 days ago
4 days ago
17 min
n this episode, Rachel Svoboda sits down with Jennifer Savio, CEO of Beach Drapery, Creative Window Designs, and Desert Shades.
As a third-generation business owner, Jennifer has successfully honored her family's legacy while modernizing and expanding the company into new markets. From opening a second location in Arizona to embracing innovation, digital marketing, and elevated customer experiences, Jennifer shares how thoughtful leadership and consistency have fueled more than 55 years of success.
Beyond business, Jennifer opens up about balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood, raising the next generation of leaders, and why relationships remain the foundation of every successful company.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Growing a Family Legacy: What it means to lead a third-generation business.
- Expanding with Purpose: Launching Desert Shades and bringing luxury window treatments to Arizona.
- Leadership Through Relationships: Why trust and long-term partnerships matter more than ever.
- Balancing Business & Motherhood: Navigating different seasons of life as an entrepreneur.
- The Power of Consistency: Why success is built through daily discipline—not overnight wins.
- Modernizing a Legacy Brand: Evolving customer experience while preserving family values.
Join us for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, legacy, and building a business that stands the test of time.
Connect with Creative Window Designs:
Website: https://www.creativewindowdesigns.net/
Connect with Beach Drapery:
Website: https://www.beachdrapery.com/
Connect with Desert Shades:
Website: https://www.desertshade.net/
Connect with Sunday Brunch Agency:
Website: https://www.sundaybrunchagency.com/
Instagram: @SundayBrunchAgency
Connect with Rachel Svoboda:
Website: https://rachelsvoboda.com/
Instagram: @RachelSvoboda.oc
Interested in featuring your story or business on the show? Apply here:
https://forms.gle/36YpoUGqzV1jqC6J8
#BrunchClubPodcast #JenniferSavio #FamilyBusiness #Entrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness #Leadership #Legacy #SmallBusiness #BusinessGrowth #SundayBrunchAgency
5 days ago
5 days ago
22 min
In this episode, Rachel Svoboda sits down with Maricela Rios-Faust, CEO of Human Options, one of Orange County's leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to ending domestic violence and empowering survivors.
With more than four decades of community impact, Human Options has helped thousands of individuals rebuild their lives with safety, dignity, and hope. Maricela shares her inspiring leadership journey—from studying psychology and working with at-risk youth to leading one of the region's most respected nonprofit organizations.
Through honest conversations about mentorship, imposter syndrome, motherhood, purposeful leadership, and the importance of community, Maricela reminds us that great leaders aren't born—they're built through curiosity, humility, and service.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Purposeful Leadership: Why every decision should begin with purpose.
- From Intern to CEO: The small leadership opportunities that shaped Maricela's career.
- The Power of Mentorship: How asking questions and staying curious accelerates growth.
- Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Why authenticity beats "fake it until you make it."
- Balancing Motherhood & Leadership: Navigating two of life's most important roles.
- Building Community: Why relationships, trust, and dignity are at the heart of lasting impact.
Join us for an inspiring conversation about servant leadership, resilience, and creating meaningful change in both business and life.
Connect with Human Options:
Website: https://www.humanoptions.org/
Instagram: @humanoptions
Connect with Sunday Brunch Agency:
Website: https://www.sundaybrunchagency.com/
Instagram: @SundayBrunchAgency
Connect with Rachel Svoboda:
Website: https://rachelsvoboda.com/
Instagram: @RachelSvoboda.oc
Interested in featuring your story or business on the show? Apply here:
https://forms.gle/36YpoUGqzV1jqC6J8
#BrunchClubPodcast #MaricelaRiosFaust #HumanOptions #Leadership #WomenInBusiness #NonprofitLeadership #Purpose #DomesticViolenceAwareness #WomenWhoLead #SundayBrunchAgency
6 days ago
6 days ago
24 min
In this episode, Rachel Svoboda sits down with Heather Zorge, CEO of Eco-Chic Consignments, the parent company behind My Sister's Closet, Well Suited, and My Sister's Attic.
With a career spanning public accounting, global finance, executive leadership, and now retail, Heather shares the lessons that shaped her journey from CFO to CEO. From navigating failure and working in male-dominated industries to leading with trust, curiosity, and compassion, Heather offers invaluable insight for anyone building a career or leading a team.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The Journey from CFO to CEO: How Heather built a career by embracing challenges and stepping outside her comfort zone.
- Leadership Through Failure: Why some of the greatest career lessons come from the moments that don't go as planned.
- Communication Without Triggers: Learning to listen with curiosity instead of emotion.
- The Power of Coaching: How a decade with an executive coach transformed Heather's confidence and leadership style.
- Purpose-Driven Retail: How My Sister's Closet gives luxury fashion a second life while supporting meaningful nonprofit organizations.
- Leading with Trust: Why faith, intention, and trusting the process have become Heather's greatest leadership tools.
Join us for an inspiring conversation about leadership, resilience, personal growth, and becoming the kind of leader others want to follow.
Connect with Heather Zorge & Eco-Chic Consignments:
Website: https://www.mysisterscloset.com/
Instagram: @mysistersclosetdotcom
Instagram: @shopwellsuiteddotcom
Instagram: @mysisters.attic
Connect with Sunday Brunch Agency:
Website: https://www.sundaybrunchagency.com/
Instagram: @SundayBrunchAgency
Connect with Rachel Svoboda:
Website: https://rachelsvoboda.com/
Instagram: @RachelSvoboda.oc
Interested in featuring your story or business on the show? Apply here: https://forms.gle/36YpoUGqzV1jqC6J8
#BrunchClubPodcast #HeatherZorge #Leadership #WomenInBusiness #CEO #ExecutiveLeadership #CareerGrowth #MySistersCloset #OrangeCounty #SundayBrunchAgency #RachelSvoboda
6 days ago
6 days ago
13 min
In this episode, Rachel Svoboda sits down with Stephanie Korour, founder and CEO of Empowered Elixir, an innovative wellness beverage company created to inspire people to live healthier, more empowered lives.
After spending years pursuing a legal career, Stephanie realized she was living someone else's dream—not her own. She made the courageous decision to leave law behind, move from Canada to California with a one-way ticket, and build a purpose-driven business from the ground up. Today, Empowered Elixir is redefining functional beverages with clean ingredients, clinical doses, and a mission to empower every person who picks up a can.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The Courage to Start Over: Why Stephanie walked away from a successful legal career to pursue her true calling.
- Building Empowered Elixir: The inspiration behind creating a functional wellness beverage with purpose.
- Entrepreneurship & Alignment: How trusting your intuition can lead to extraordinary opportunities.
- Overcoming Fear: Why other people's doubts should never determine your future.
- Creating a Brand That Gives Back: How every purchase helps create a greater impact beyond the product itself.
- Success Through Daily Action: Stephanie's philosophy on building big dreams one intentional step at a time.
Join us for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, courage, wellness, and what happens when you choose to bet on yourself.
Connect with Stephanie Korour:
Website: https://empoweredelixir.com/
Instagram: @empoweredelixir
Connect with Sunday Brunch Agency:
Website: https://www.sundaybrunchagency.com/
Instagram: @SundayBrunchAgency
Connect with Rachel Svoboda:
Website: https://rachelsvoboda.com/
Instagram: @RachelSvoboda.oc
Interested in featuring your story or business on the show? Apply here: https://forms.gle/36YpoUGqzV1jqC6J8
#BrunchClubPodcast #StephanieKorour #EmpoweredElixir #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Wellness #FounderStory #Mindset #PersonalGrowth #SundayBrunchAgency #RachelSvoboda
6 days ago
6 days ago
14 min
Welcome back to the Brunch Club Podcast! In this episode, Rachel Svoboda sits down with Kaaren Hall, founder and CEO of uDirect IRA Services, author, educator, and one of the nation's leading experts on self-directed retirement investing.
After an unexpected career journey from radio broadcasting to real estate and finance, Kaaren built a company dedicated to helping investors discover opportunities far beyond traditional retirement accounts. She shares why self-directed IRAs remain one of investing's best-kept secrets and how alternative assets can become powerful tools for building long-term wealth.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The Best-Kept Secret in Investing: What self-directed IRAs are and why most people have never heard of them.
- Alternative Investments: How retirement accounts can invest in private equity, real estate, lending, and much more.
- Building Wealth Through Education: Why asking questions is the first step toward becoming a smarter investor.
- Entrepreneurship & Leadership: The responsibility of building a business that serves both clients and employees.
- The Power of Continuous Improvement: How the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen has shaped Kaaren's leadership.
- Advice for Future Entrepreneurs: Why persistence—not perfection—is the key to long-term success.
Join us for an insightful conversation about financial education, entrepreneurship, investing with confidence, and expanding what's possible for your financial future.
Connect with Kaaren Hall:
Website: https://www.udirectira.com/
Instagram: Instagram: @kaarenhall
Connect with Sunday Brunch Agency:
Website: https://www.sundaybrunchagency.com/
Instagram: @SundayBrunchAgency
Connect with Rachel Svoboda:
Website: https://rachelsvoboda.com/
Instagram: @RachelSvoboda.oc
Interested in featuring your story or business on the show? Apply here: https://forms.gle/36YpoUGqzV1jqC6J8
#BrunchClubPodcast #KaarenHall #SelfDirectedIRA #Investing #FinancialEducation #WomenInBusiness #AlternativeInvesting #Entrepreneurship #WealthBuilding #SundayBrunchAgency #RachelSvoboda
6 days ago
6 days ago
12 min
Welcome back to the Brunch Club Podcast! In this episode, Rachel Svoboda sits down with Melissa Locke, Mrs. California United States, nonprofit founder, philanthropist, and passionate advocate for mental health and community service.
Melissa shares how a calling to serve others led her to create Tree of New America, a nonprofit that provides food to thousands of families throughout Orange County each month, while also championing mental health awareness alongside Mental Skincare founder Erynne Erdtsieck. Through faith, joy, and intentional living, Melissa reminds us that true fulfillment comes from lifting others up.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Living a Life of Service: How Melissa discovered her calling through giving back to her community.
- Feeding Thousands with Dignity: The mission behind Tree of New America and the importance of serving others with compassion.
- Faith & Purpose: Listening to life's quiet whispers that guide us toward our greatest impact.
- Mental Health Matters: Why community, collaboration, and caring for others go hand in hand.
- Finding Joy Every Day: Melissa's philosophy on choosing joy through dance, movement, service, and gratitude.
- Advice for Future Leaders: Why prayer, humility, and courage are the foundation for achieving your biggest dreams.
Join us for an uplifting conversation about faith, purpose, philanthropy, and the power of choosing a life that serves others.
Connect with Melissa Locke:
Instagram: @melissalockeofficial (update if needed)
Connect with Sunday Brunch Agency:
Website: https://www.sundaybrunchagency.com/
Instagram: @SundayBrunchAgency
Connect with Rachel Svoboda:
Website: https://rachelsvoboda.com/
Instagram: @RachelSvoboda.oc
Interested in featuring your story or business on the show? Apply here: https://forms.gle/36YpoUGqzV1jqC6J8
6 days ago
Jul 11, 2026
Jul 11, 2026
16 min
Welcome back to the Brunch Club Podcast!
In this episode, Rachel Svoboda sits down with Erynne Erdtsieck, founder and CEO of Mental Skincare—a purpose-driven beauty brand redefining what self-care truly means.
After experiencing unimaginable personal loss and her own health challenges, Erynne transformed heartbreak into hope by creating Mental Skincare, a company committed to promoting both healthy skin and mental health awareness.
Through vulnerable storytelling, authentic leadership, and a mission that extends far beyond beauty, she shares how business can become a powerful force for healing and human connection.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Turning Pain Into Purpose: How life's most difficult moments inspired the creation of Mental Skincare.
- Building a Mission-Driven Brand: Why today's consumers connect with companies that lead with authenticity and impact.
- Mental Health Matters: Breaking the stigma around depression, grief, and asking for help.
- The Power of Storytelling: How sharing your personal journey can create meaningful connections and lasting brands.
- Beauty Beyond the Surface: Why true self-care starts with taking care of both your skin and your mind.
- Entrepreneurship with Heart: The lessons Erynne has learned while building a company rooted in compassion, purpose, and giving back.
Join us for an inspiring conversation about resilience, vulnerability, entrepreneurship, and how one person's story can create hope for thousands of others.
Connect with Erynne Erdtsieck:
Website: https://mentalskincare.com/
Instagram: @mental.skincare Connect with
Sunday Brunch Agency:
Website: https://www.sundaybrunchagency.com/
Instagram: @SundayBrunchAgency
Connect with Rachel Svoboda:
Website: https://rachelsvoboda.com/
Instagram: @RachelSvoboda.oc
Interested in featuring your story or business on the show?
Apply here: https://forms.gle/36YpoUGqzV1jqC6J8
#BrunchClubPodcast #ErynneErdtsieck #MentalSkincare #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Entrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness #PurposeDrivenBusiness #SelfCare #BeautyWithPurpose #FounderStory #SundayBrunchAgency #RachelSvoboda #OrangeCountyBusiness
Apr 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
15 min
Welcome back to the Brunch Club Podcast! In this episode, Rachel Svoboda sits down with Paula Steurer, the visionary founder and CEO of Sterling Public Relations.
Celebrating 18 years in the industry, Paula shares the "secret sauce" behind her firm's longevity: staying nimble, evolving with the times, and always leading with strategy. From her early days at FIDM to building an all-inclusive PR hub in Orange County, Paula discusses why public relations is the "True North" of every successful marketing campaign.
In this episode, we discuss:
The PR Evolution: How social media changed the game and why your messaging needs to be solid across all platforms.
Consistency Over Intensity: Why smaller, consistent efforts win the race for brand longevity. Lessons from "The Italian Grandmother": The three powerful values that shaped Paula’s work ethic and personal style.
The "Freedom from the Known": Why critical thinking and questioning the status quo is essential for modern leaders.
Betting on Yourself: The "crossroads moment" that led Paula to launch her firm and the grit required to make it past the three-year mark.
Join us for a masterclass in strategy, integrity, and the power of radical honesty in business.
Connect with Paula Steurer:
Website: https://www.sterlingpublicrelations.com/
Instagram: @SterlingPR
Connect with Sunday Brunch Agency:
Website: https://www.sundaybrunchagency.com/
Instagram: @SundayBrunchAgency
Connect with Rachel Svoboda:
Website: https://rachelsvoboda.com/
Instagram: @RachelSvoboda.oc
Interested in featuring your story or business on the show? Apply here: https://forms.gle/36YpoUGqzV1jqC6J8