Only One In The Room

What if, since you were a little girl, you’d found yourself a quest for your soulmate, one that would hopefully end with you meeting and marrying the love of your life?

Manon Mathews, social media star, comedianne, actor, writer, director, was a guest on The Only One In The Room in summer 2019. During her interview, she told us about her belief in soulmates and how all the work she had done on herself, had led her to meet HIM, the absolute love of her life. Forty-six days after we taped the interview, to the delight of her 604 thousand Instagram followers, Manon would have a fairytale wedding, with pictures that would garner thousands upon thousands of likes and comments.

But what if, only a few months after your wedding, you found yourself in therapy trying to move through some unexpected “speed bumps” that threatened to derail your marriage? Would you continue to share your story publically? Creating a heartfelt post to let your fans know that you and your new husband were separating? Or would you shut the door on your past and continue to post as though you were living, as everyone had hoped - happily ever after?

More From Manon Mathews:

Buy her book Funny How It Works Out: Personal Stories & Lessons On How I Got My SH*T Together

Finding Manon Mathews:

Watch her videos on Facebook

Twitter & Instagram & TikTok: @manonmathews

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While Black Lives Matter protests seem to be finding a more peaceful groove here in the states, BLM protests are really just ramping up around the world. In London, more than 130 people have been arrested during the almost 200 demonstrations across Britain since the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. Statues in Parliament Square have been boarded up in preparation for the thousands of demonstrators expected to flood the area on Saturday. Today we have with us, our favorite brothers, Sammy and Don Appah, of The Family podcast in London, who just this past Sunday, released their first episode since March 22 of this year (like so many others, they had been sidelined by COVID). Their latest episode was called, “George Floyd, Let’s talk about it,” and we are thrilled to welcome them to The Only One In The Room, The Now Normal.

Follow them on Instagram @thefamilypodcast

Listen to their podcast The Family Podcast

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Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Jasmin Savoy Brown right after the show.

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Here’s a story of a lovely, mixed raced lady who grew up looking for spaces where she didn’t always stand out - places where she might not have to be - the only one in the room.

When Actress/musician, Jasmin Savoy Brown moved from Oregon to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career, she was dismayed to find that once again, more often than not, she was the only person of color on her film and TV sets or at the industry parties she was invited to attend.

What would you do if one day you’d had enough? If you decided that you weren’t going to even ONE MORE event where you’d be the only person of color? Would you discreetly decline invitations where you’d be the only POC in the room? Or would you post your intentions on Instagram, putting the world on notice that you’d rather pass on the invite than show up and be the token “other”?

Finding Jasmin Savoy Brown:

Twitter & Instagram: @jasminsavoy

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Also visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins such as live events, appearances, featured articles and more.

Don't miss our bonus after show Scott Talks, where co-host and producer Scott Slaughter (aka Hon) briefly chops it up with our guest immediately after the interview.

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Spunky Chicagoan, Marisa Sullivan is a journalist, writer, actress, and survivor based in Los Angeles. As a former Us Weekly staffer, Marisa has interviewed everyone from 50 Cent to Meryl Streep. Marisa has worked for Variety, Life & Style, In Touch Weekly, TMZ, and Hollywood Life, and you can find her on Instagram @sullivanmarisa. 

After a 2019 triple-negative breast cancer diagnosis, Marisa started seeking more fulfillment outside of the entertainment world and has been writing for health sites to bring more awareness and inspiration to her infectious energy and fighting spirit. Recently featured in the New York Times and Reuters, Marisa was declared an official breast cancer survivor on May 26th when she beat the disease. 

Dignitana https://dignitana.com/

TMI Hollywood https://tmihollywood.com/  

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Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series. 

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Covid 19 has claimed the lives of over 100,000 Americans. But today’s guest, Gregg Garfield, is a man who made national headlines over the last few weeks, appearing on The Today Show and most recently, Ellen after beating the odds. His unbelievable story begins earlier this year with a fabulous yearly February ski trip to Italy. And ends with him checking into Providence St Joseph's Medical Center in Burbank, California, as patient zero and was given a 1% chance of survival. Sixty-four days after arriving at St. Joe’s by ambulance, and literally supported by his ride or die girlfriend, AJ Johnson and sister, Stephanie Bruno, he was able to go home.  

Gregg Garfield lives in Studio City California with his girlfriend, A.J. and his furbaby, Bear the dog.

You can donate to Gregg’s Gofundme HERE

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Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series. 

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Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Misha Euceph right after the show.

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Imagine being born in Pakistan and then moving to the United States at age 12, where your family settles into the Tony Beach community of Palos Verdes, California. Can you picture arriving at your new middle school and not knowing where to sit for lunch or who to sit with?

Misha Euceph, Founder and CEO of Dustlight Productions, started her podcasting career with “Beginner” an autobiographical podcast series about learning to belong as an immigrant in America and went on to quickly become one of the most admired and prolific podcasters around.

But what would you do if, after making a SECOND multi-award winning podcast titled, The Big One: Your Survival Guide, you felt called to make a podcast that honored your Pakistani roots? Would you ignore your instincts and continue to pursue podcast ideas that were more “mainstream”? Or would you follow your heart and create a podcast where all the voices were Muslim but the stories were universal?

More From Misha Euceph:

Visit Dustlight Productions

Listen to her podcasts:

Beginner

The Big One: Your Survival Guide

Tell Them I Am

Finding Misha Euceph:

Instagram: @mishaeuceph

Be sure not to miss our new COVID Warriors series releasing every Thursday.

If you'd like to ask a question for either the Dear Laura segment or of an upcoming guest on COVID Warriors, be sure to join our Facebook Group .

You can also DM us on instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website www.theonlyonepod.com.

Also visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins such as live events, appearances, featured articles and more.

Don't miss our bonus after show Scott Talks, where co-host and producer Scott Slaughter (aka Hon) briefly chops it up with our guest immediately after the interview.

*If you know someone who might be feeling like they're the "Only One" be sure to share this or one of our other unique episodes with them. Also be sure to subscribe, comment and review us on iTunes!

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Our Featured Guests:

Levy Lee Simon

Harlem native, Levy Lee Simon is a multi hyphenate, award winning producer, author, actor and playwright. He is also a black American historian.

Plays include:

For Love For Freedom

The Bow Wow Club

God The Crackhouse and The Devil

The Stuttering Preacher

The Guest At Central Park West

The Last Revolutionary

Gentrified - The Metaphor of The Drums

Instagram: @levyleethejazzlion

Find him on Facebook: Levy Lee

Noel True 

Noel True currently works as a communications professional. In an eclectic career path, she has also been a professional actor, bookkeeper, entrepreneur and business owner. She volunteers for youth organizations in her community and is active in her recovery community. A proud parent to two young African-America boys, she is invested in education and making sure they knew about their rich heritage.

You can find her and the fabulous document that she created HERE

Or find her on Facebook: Noel True

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Since our launch over a year ago, The Only One In The Room hasn’t missed a week. No matter what was going on we made sure you’ve had an episode to listen to every single Tuesday. But if you’re like us this week, then you are distraught, exhausted, heartbroken and confused. And because the world is such a fragile, tumultuous place right now, we’ve decided not to release the beautiful interview that we had all ready for you until next week.

We’d like to tell you that we’ve put something special together for you, but the truth is we haven’t. We didn’t hustle to get some fabulous celebrity guest who could beautifully articulate what we’re all feeling right now. We’re not releasing a new episode. We’re not promoting anything on social media. Everything feels so heavy right now that we’re just taking this week to rest and to give you a chance to rest and process too.

And next week, as long as it feels right, we’ll have that episode for you, and then one every Tuesday and Thursday as usual. In the meantime, please check out some of our favorite episodes with guests who have educated us about what we’re all facing right now.

Guests like:

-Jay Conner, The Only Black Man In The Writer’s Room

-Sharoni Little, The Only Single Black Mother Who Honors The Value Of Education

-Mario Van Peebles, The Only African-American Father & Son In the Business

-Dolores Robinson, The Only Octogenarian Living Her Best Life Ever

-Jon Cryer, The Only Supervillain fighting wrongful convictions

We posted a video in our Facebook Group today asking for your thoughts and feelings about what’s going on. We want to create a safe space for you to have those conversations. We want to have those conversations with you.  

So look for us there this week, and we’ll see you next week with all new episodes. And if you find yourself feeling alone, like you’re the only one in the room having these experiences, please know that you aren’t alone. We’re right here with you. 

*Be safe, be well and look out for each other, from all of us at The Only One In The Room.

Be sure not to miss our new COVID Warriors series releasing every Thursday.

If you'd like to ask a question for either the Dear Laura segment or of an upcoming guest on COVID Warriors, be sure to join our Facebook Group .

You can also DM us on instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website www.theonlyonepod.com.

Also visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins such as live events, appearances, featured articles and more.

Don't miss our bonus after show Scott Talks, where co-host and producer Scott Slaughter (aka Hon) briefly chops it up with our guest immediately after the interview.

*If you know someone who might be feeling like they're the "Only One" be sure to share this or one of our other unique episodes with them. Also be sure to subscribe, comment and review us on iTunes!

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