The Room To Be In

By Katie Garwood

The Room To Be In is the space for uncensored conversations between like minded thinkers and go getters. Entrepreneurship is hard - being broke is hard. The choice is yours. Remember, your success in ... more

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How many episodes does The Room To Be In have?

The podcast currently has 26 episodes available.

The Room To Be In episodes:

October 30, 2025 Door #25: In The Room with Lita Cunningham
Welcome back! This week's guest for our Season One Finale (!!!) is the the renegade Lita Cunningham, Founder of LALAIS Skincare! If you've ever thought personal experiences can shape business values, success can come from both financial and impact-driven motivations, or building a brand requires both creativity and strategic planning, this episode is for you.
Lita and Katie talk stepping out on faith, the importance of trusting oneself, the value of creating meaningful brands, and so much more! This finale is one you WON'T want to miss!! The door might be closing on this season, but we'll be back with more episodes before you know it!
HIGHLIGHTS:
0:50 Meet Lita Cunningham
1:47 Secret Question
4:15 Diving Into Lita's Journey
7:23 Entrepreneurial Risks and Decisions
12:57 Unlearning to Learn
15:34 Facing Failure
21:05 Importance of Professional Help
27:24 The Impact of Personal Stories
31:02 Building a Brand with Meaning
33:34 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
37:20 Lita's Final Thoughts and Advice
Follow Lita! @glamlitanyc or @lalaisskincare
Don't forget to send this podcast to your fellow entrepreneurs!
Follow the show! @theroomtobein || theroomtobein.com
Follow Katie! @itslifewithkatie Website | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube
Follow Secret Garden Beverage Co.! @trysecretgarden on all platforms or visit trysecretgarden.com
This season of The Room To Be In is sponsored by Country Water. Made with Southern Charm. Order with show code "THEROOMTOBEIN" as well as "FIRSTDRINK" for first time customers to get a 10% off discount. drinkcountrywater.com
Follow @drinkcountrywater everywhere!

The Room To Be In is a OneEleven Media podcast, created and hosted by Katie Garwood.
The show is produced by Maddie Buis (@maddie_buis) with production services by Line Brunet, Podcast Maven.
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41min
October 23, 2025 Door #24: In The Room with Tori Latise
Welcome back! This week's guest (and friend of the pod) is the Tori Latise, Social Worker and Content Creator! If you've ever felt like you're stagnant and needing to grow, dimming your own light, or getting out of your own way, this episode is for you.
Tori and Katie talk being the bigger person, imposter syndrome, the importance of community, and so much more! This is one of those episodes you'll carry with you, a roadmap to your truest and best creative self.
HIGHLIGHTS:
2:54 Conversations on Family and Growth
5:54 The Favorite Room
7:40 Life-Changing Moments
11:56 Decisions That Shape Us
15:27 Holiday Cheer and New Beginnings
19:56 Letting Go to Grow
21:52 Failures and Lessons Learned
32:24 Influential Figures in Our Lives
36:12 Holiday Giving and Generosity
48:30 Recommendations for the Beauty Lover
Don't forget to send this podcast to your fellow entrepreneurs!
Follow Tori! @torilatise
Follow the show! @theroomtobein || theroomtobein.com
Follow Katie! @itslifewithkatie Website | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube
Follow Secret Garden Beverage Co.! @trysecretgarden on all platforms or visit trysecretgarden.com
This season of The Room To Be In is sponsored by Country Water. Made with Southern Charm. Order with show code "THEROOMTOBEIN" as well as "FIRSTDRINK" for first time customers to get a 10% off discount. drinkcountrywater.com
Follow @drinkcountrywater everywhere!

The Room To Be In is a OneEleven Media podcast, created and hosted by Katie Garwood.
The show is produced by Maddie Buis (@maddie_buis) with production services by Line Brunet, Podcast Maven.
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1h 2min
October 16, 2025 Door #23: In The Room with Alese Johston
Welcome back! This week's guest is the joyful Alese Johnston, Co-founder of StorageTrader, Best Selling Author, Speaker! If you've ever felt like you're unlearning the impulse to do everything yourself, showing up even when you don't want to, or struggling to embrace the journey and have fun along the way, this episode is for you.
Alese and Katie talk business growth, personal development, unlearning, influential figures, and so much more! This is definitely something you'll want to absorb and store away for your own entrepreneurial journey!
HIGHLIGHTS:
0:45 Elise Johnston's Entrepreneurial Journey
3:43 The Life-Altering Room
6:29 Unlearning to Grow
9:39 Terrifying Business Decisions
12:12 Best and Worst Advice
14:31 Falling Flat on Your Face
16:01 The Power of Showing Up
Don't forget to send this podcast to your fellow entrepreneurs!
Follow Alese! https://www.linkedin.com/in/alese/
Follow the show! @theroomtobein || theroomtobein.com
Follow Katie! @itslifewithkatie Website | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube
Follow Secret Garden Beverage Co.! @trysecretgarden on all platforms or visit trysecretgarden.com
This season of The Room To Be In is sponsored by Country Water. Made with Southern Charm. Order with show code "THEROOMTOBEIN" as well as "FIRSTDRINK" for first time customers to get a 10% off discount. drinkcountrywater.com
Follow @drinkcountrywater everywhere!
The Room To Be In is a OneEleven Media podcast, created and hosted by Katie Garwood.
The show is produced by Maddie Buis (@maddie_buis) with production services by Line Brunet, Podcast Maven.
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23min
October 09, 2025 Door #22: In The Room with Loren Canby
Welcome back! This week's guest is the creative and charming Loren Canby, Celebrity Makeup Artist! If you've ever felt like you're comparing yourself to others journeys or stuck inside your comfort zone, this episode is for you.
Loren and Katie talk celebrating the small wins, being a "Molly", the long journey to true success, and so much more! Not only will you walk away with tips on how to navigate your journey, Loren also gives makeup recommendations and shares her biggest professional wins!
HIGHLIGHTS:
2:04 The Journey Begins
3:48 Makeup Artist Insights
5:48 Life-Changing Moments
7:52 Overcoming Doubts
11:03 The Power of Unlearning
14:06 Embracing Fear
16:36 Understanding Identity
20:24 Seeking New Horizons
22:05 Navigating Change
24:46 Learning from Failure
29:05 The Importance of Mentorship
34:31 The Need for Support
41:51 Advice for Creatives
49:39 Product Recommendations
Loren's Recommendations:
Thrive Cosmetics Liquid Lash™ Extensions Tubing Mascara
Thrive Cosmetics Sheer Strength® Lip-Plumping Peptide Gloss
Koh Gen Do Foundation
Don't forget to send this podcast to your fellow entrepreneurs!
Follow Loren! @lorencanbymakeup

Follow the show! @theroomtobein || theroomtobein.com
Follow Katie! @itslifewithkatie Website | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube
Follow Secret Garden Beverage Co.! @trysecretgarden on all platforms or visit trysecretgarden.com
This season of The Room To Be In is sponsored by Country Water. Made with Southern Charm. Order with show code "THEROOMTOBEIN" as well as "FIRSTDRINK" for first time customers to get a 10% off discount. drinkcountrywater.com
Follow @drinkcountrywater everywhere!

The Room To Be In is a OneEleven Media podcast, created and hosted by Katie Garwood.
The show is produced by Maddie Buis (@maddie_buis) with production services by Line Brunet, Podcast Maven.
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51min
October 02, 2025 Door #21: In The Room with Emily Green
Welcome back! This week's guest is the invested Emily Green, Head of Wealth Management at Ellevest, a women's wealth and financial institution!
If you've ever felt women can run their money too, not getting into business school, or changing your approach to work and decision-making, this episode is for you.
Emily and Katie talk who to take advice from, unlearning indecisiveness, shaping your perspective on freedom, and so much more! This conversation is a blueprint for facing your fears and beneficial decision making in your career and business.
HIGHLIGHTS:
1:25 Emily Green: Wealth Management for Women
5:20 Impactful Rooms That Shape Lives
10:30 Decisions That Change Everything
20:09 Advice: The Good and the Bad
22:47 Trusting Yourself in Business
Don't forget to send this podcast to your fellow entrepreneurs!
Follow Emily Green and Ellevest! https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-green-2a98a81a/ or @ellevest
Follow the show! @theroomtobein || theroomtobein.com
Follow Katie! @itslifewithkatie Website | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube
Follow Secret Garden Beverage Co.! @trysecretgarden on all platforms or visit trysecretgarden.com
This season of The Room To Be In is sponsored by Country Water. Made with Southern Charm. Order with show code "THEROOMTOBEIN" as well as "FIRSTDRINK" for first time customers to get a 10% off discount. drinkcountrywater.com
Follow @drinkcountrywater everywhere!
The Room To Be In is a OneEleven Media podcast, created and hosted by Katie Garwood.
The show is produced by Maddie Buis (@maddie_buis) with production services by Line Brunet, Podcast Maven.
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31min
September 25, 2025 Door #20: In The Room with Britt Julious
Welcome back! This week's guest is the grooving Britt Julious, Writer, Editor & Music Critic! If you've ever felt like you're struggling to unlearn hustle culture, considering abandoning your journey, or need help imagining the best-case scenario, this episode is for you.
Britt and Katie talk Solange interviews, every day as a new opportunity, so much more! This conversation gets to the heart of what it means to be a resilient creative in today's ever changing landscape.
HIGHLIGHTS:
4:22 A Room That Changed Everything
8:42 Unlearning Hustle Culture
11:15 Taking Scary Leaps
14:50 Embracing Failure
18:44 Influential Figures
20:11 Best and Worst Advice
24:35 Advice for Listeners
Don't forget to send this podcast to your fellow entrepreneurs!
Follow Britt! @britticisms
Follow the show! @theroomtobein || theroomtobein.com
Follow Katie! @itslifewithkatie Website | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube
Follow Secret Garden Beverage Co.! @trysecretgarden on all platforms or visit trysecretgarden.com
This season of The Room To Be In is sponsored by Country Water. Made with Southern Charm. Order with show code "THEROOMTOBEIN" as well as "FIRSTDRINK" for first time customers to get a 10% off discount. drinkcountrywater.com
Follow @drinkcountrywater everywhere!
The Room To Be In is a OneEleven Media podcast, created and hosted by Katie Garwood.
The show is produced by Maddie Buis (@maddie_buis) with production services by Line Brunet, Podcast Maven.
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29min
September 18, 2025 Door #19: In The Room with Mel Eslyn
Welcome back! This week's guest is the powerhouse Mel Eslyn, Film & Television Director, Writer, and President of Duplass Brothers Productions! If you've ever had a dream that you've been itching to bring to fruition, this episode is for you.
Mel and Katie talk listening to your gut, putting on your oxygen mask first, celebrating small victories, and so much more! This conversation is everything you ever needed to hear to make shit happen and get those dreams into production!
HIGHLIGHTS:
2:33 The Magic of Biosphere
4:30 Transformative Rooms and Experiences
6:56 Letting Go of Beliefs
8:35 Overcoming Fear in Career
10:54 Failing Forward
12:59 Influential Figures in Life
15:54 Advice: Best and Worst
18:37 Wisdom for the Journey
21:12 The Power of Journaling
Don't forget to send this podcast to your fellow entrepreneurs!
Follow Mel! @meleslyn
Follow the show! @theroomtobein || theroomtobein.com
Follow Katie! @itslifewithkatie Website | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube
Follow Secret Garden Beverage Co.! @trysecretgarden on all platforms or visit trysecretgarden.com
This season of The Room To Be In is sponsored by Country Water. Made with Southern Charm. Order with show code "THEROOMTOBEIN" as well as "FIRSTDRINK" for first time customers to get a 10% off discount. drinkcountrywater.com
Follow @drinkcountrywater everywhere!
The Room To Be In is a OneEleven Media podcast, created and hosted by Katie Garwood.
The show is produced by Maddie Buis (@maddie_buis) with production services by Line Brunet, Podcast Maven.
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25min
September 11, 2025 Door #18: In The Room with Robyn Spangler
Welcome back! This week's guest is the healing Robyn Spangler, Founder of Clear Skin Lab and RAYVI Mineral Drink Mix! If you've gone on an unexpected journey because of a personal issue, this episode is for you.
Robyn and Katie talk success not having to be stressful, self awareness and confidence as being crucial to their journeys, embracing failures as part of the growth process, and so much more! This conversation is healing and moving and enlightening all wrapped up in one!
HIGHLIGHTS:
1:32 Robin's Journey into Functional Medicine
3:30 From Dietitian to Entrepreneur
5:13 The Unique Struggles of Entrepreneurship
8:01 Terrifying Decisions in Career
10:52 Learning from Failure
13:30 Influential Figures in My Journey
14:56 Best and Worst Advice Received
19:28 Advice for Future Entrepreneurs
Don't forget to send this podcast to your fellow entrepreneurs!
Follow Robyn! @nutritionbyrobyn or @rayvishop
Follow the show! @theroomtobein || theroomtobein.com
Follow Katie! @itslifewithkatie Website | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube
Follow Secret Garden Beverage Co.! @trysecretgarden on all platforms or visit trysecretgarden.com
This season of The Room To Be In is sponsored by Country Water. Made with Southern Charm. Order with show code "THEROOMTOBEIN" as well as "FIRSTDRINK" for first time customers to get a 10% off discount. drinkcountrywater.com
Follow @drinkcountrywater everywhere!
The Room To Be In is a OneEleven Media podcast, created and hosted by Katie Garwood.
The show is produced by Maddie Buis (@maddie_buis) with production services by Line Brunet, Podcast Maven.
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23min
August 28, 2025 Door #17: In The Room with KJ Blattenbauer
Welcome back! This week's guest is the courageous KJ Blattenbauer, PR Expert and Founder of Hearsay PR! If you've ever realized what you're currently doing just isn't working for you anymore, this episode is for you.
KJ and Katie talk betting on yourself, choosing yourself, leaning on friends, and SO much more!! If you're tired of being in constant crisis, you won't want to miss this!!
HIGHLIGHTS:
1:24 KJ's Entrepreneurial Journey
5:32 The Room That Changed Everything
9:43 Unlearning to Grow
12:51 Facing Scary Decisions
15:32 The Fear of Release
23:12 Influences on My Career
26:56 Advice Worth Sharing
Don't forget to send this podcast to your fellow entrepreneurs!
Follow KJ! @kjblattenbauer and @hearsaypr
Follow the show! @theroomtobein || theroomtobein.com
Follow Katie! @itslifewithkatie Website | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube
Follow Secret Garden Beverage Co.! @trysecretgarden on all platforms or visit trysecretgarden.com
This season of The Room To Be In is sponsored by Country Water. Made with Southern Charm. Order with show code "THEROOMTOBEIN" as well as "FIRSTDRINK" for first time customers to get a 10% off discount. drinkcountrywater.com
Follow @drinkcountrywater everywhere!
The Room To Be In is a OneEleven Media podcast, created and hosted by Katie Garwood.
The show is produced by Maddie Buis (@maddie_buis) with production services by Line Brunet, Podcast Maven.
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35min
August 21, 2025 Door #16: In The Room with Grace McCarrick
Welcome back! This week's guest is the creative creator Grace McCarrick, Work Content Creator and Speaker!
If you've ever taken advice out of fear, had trouble navigating the creator economy, or struggled to build a supportive network this episode is for you. Grace and Katie talk networking as an essential skill, failure being part of the journey, mixing luck and strategy, and SO much more!! If you're tired of working the algorithm to death, this one is for you!
HIGHLIGHTS:
1:03 The Creator's Journey
3:15 Navigating Social Media
6:34 The Virality Experience
11:22 Lessons in Failure
14:26 Embracing Discomfort
19:13 Advice from the Trenches
24:01 The Power of Networking
32:06 Agency and Control
Don't forget to send this podcast to your fellow entrepreneurs!
Follow Grace! @graceforpersonalityhires on TikTok or @grace_mccarrick on Insta!
Follow the show! @theroomtobein || theroomtobein.com
Follow Katie! @itslifewithkatie Website | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube
Follow Secret Garden Beverage Co.! @trysecretgarden on all platforms or visit trysecretgarden.com
This season of The Room To Be In is sponsored by Country Water. Made with Southern Charm. Order with show code "THEROOMTOBEIN" as well as "FIRSTDRINK" for first time customers to get a 10% off discount. drinkcountrywater.com
Follow @drinkcountrywater everywhere!
The Room To Be In is a OneEleven Media podcast, created and hosted by Katie Garwood.
The show is produced by Maddie Buis (@maddie_buis) with production services by Line Brunet, Podcast Maven.
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36min

FAQs about The Room To Be In:

How many episodes does The Room To Be In have?

The podcast currently has 26 episodes available.