Read the Room with Harry Sladich—Former Vice President of Red Lion Hotels, Founder, Chief Development Officer - GoJoe Patrol and lifelong hospitality pro—dives into the hilarious side of customer service, sharing wild guest stories, hard-won lessons, and what it really takes to launch a business.

This week on Read the Room, Erin sits down with Lauren Blumenthal, owner of Spokane’s beloved Italian restaurant Sorella. Lauren opens up about her bold design choices, what it’s like to navigate the restaurant world as a young woman in business, and the journey behind her success. From lessons learned to exciting new restaurant ventures, this conversation is full of insight, inspiration, and a little behind-the-scenes flavor.

This week, Erin sits down with Zach Gourde — former Gonzaga men’s basketball star turned pro player overseas, who also happens to be her husband and work partner. From life on the court in France to building a business together back home, they talk about the highs, the hurdles, and what it’s really like to mix marriage with collaboration. And yes… Erin finally answers the question everyone’s been asking: why do they call him Neil?

In this episode, Erin sits down with Sadie Lake, who brings over 15 years of experience in construction and interior design. From navigating the realities of job sites to the creativity of design decisions, Sadie shares her journey, lessons learned, and how she continues to shape spaces that truly reflect the people who live in them. It’s an honest, insightful conversation about the craft, the challenges, and the joy of building and designing spaces.

Read the Room with host Erin Haskell welcomes celebrity Hair Stylist  Bradley Irion for an inside look at his journey to the top of the beauty industry. From humble beginnings to styling some of Hollywood’s most iconic names — including Jennifer Coolidge, Elizabeth Hurley, and more — Bradley shares the grit, passion, and creativity it took to build his career. Tune in for behind-the-scenes stories, lessons learned, and a candid conversation about what it really takes to make it in the world of celebrity styling.

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In this episode of Read the Room, Erin Haskell sits down with Kasey Dobbins — designer, contractor, and founder of Foxwood Design. From the humble beginnings of flipping houses with her dad to running a full-scale design-build business. They go deep into the realities of managing client expectations, the awkward conversations, the boundary-setting, the pressure to deliver magic on a budget — and why getting clear upfront is everything. It’s a raw, honest look at the emotional labor behind design, and what it really takes to build spaces (and relationships) that last.