The Room To Be In

Welcome back! This week's guest is the heartfelt Jasmine Rice, Juilliard- trained operatic tenor, drag diva, and proud Godmother of the Royal House of LaBeija!

If you've ever felt like you're underestimated by society, this episode is for you. Jasmine and Katie talk unlearning societal biases, embracing creativity, love, and self, living authentically, and so much more! This is an all out show that you don't want to miss!

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HIGHLIGHTS:

1:39 Juilliard Dreams

4:32 Choosing Love Over Hate

7:15 Embrace Your Fantasy

12:25 Best and Worst Advice

13:53 Unlearning Biases

18:15 Closed Minds, Open Hearts

19:37 Light in Dark Times

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This season of The Room To Be In is sponsored by Secret Garden Beverage Co. All float, no fuss. Order with show code "THEROOMTOBEIN" for 15% off! https://trysecretgarden.com

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The Room To Be In is a OneEleven Media podcast, created and hosted by Katie Garwood. The show is produced by Maddie Buis with production services by Line Brunet, Podcast Maven.

Welcome back! This week's guest are the revolutionary Ally Weiss and Ash Schroeder of Mouth Loob! If you've ever felt like you're not far enough along in your career to start your own thing, this episode is for you.

Ally, Ash, and Katie talk inspiration, product development, industry challenges, and so much more! This dynamic duo and Katie give an incredible roadmap for disrupting an industry with humor, authenticity, and innovation.

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HIGHLIGHTS:

0:22 Founding Mouth Loob

1:56 Origin at Coachella

5:24 Formulating the Brand

10:57 Favorite Rooms in Life

18:31 Feeling Less Than

26:14 Cannabis Side Hustles

34:47 Time Travel Back

38:46 Failures and Pivots

41:56 Best and Worst Advice

46:57 Why Not You

51:20 Where to Find Them

Follow Ally & Ash! @allyweissofficial @ashschroeder or @mouthloob.

You can also sign up for the Mouth Loob waitlist at loobitup.com!

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Follow Katie! @itslifewithkatie

This season of The Room To Be In is sponsored by Secret Garden Beverage Co. All float, no fuss. Order with show code "THEROOMTOBEIN" for 15% off! https://trysecretgarden.com

Follow @trysecretgarden everywhere!

The Room To Be In is a OneEleven Media podcast, created and hosted by Katie Garwood. The show is produced by Maddie Buis with production services by Line Brunet, Podcast Maven.

Welcome back! This week's guest is the authentic Allie Hoffman of Catch The Feels! If you've ever felt like you're an imposter, stuck in a minefield of modern dating, or struggling to stay present, this episode is for you. Allie and Katie talk the role of inner work and community, societal norms, practical tools for loving reality, and so much more! This one's for everyone and anyone that wants to revolutionize the way the live and love.

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HIGHLIGHTS:

0:45 Modern Dating Is Broken

2:31 Trusting Chemistry Over Checklists

4:05 Performative Dating Shows

6:08 Hardest Room: Vipassana Retreat

7:32 Battling Imposter Syndrome

9:19 Grief and Time Travel

12:00 Lessons From a Client Fallout

17:17 Holding Space For Vulnerability

23:30 Advice That Changed Everything

27:52 Find Allie and The Feels

Follow Allie! @alliehoffman or @thefeels

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Follow Katie! @itslifewithkatie

This season of The Room To Be In is sponsored by Secret Garden Beverage Co. All float, no fuss. Order with show code "THEROOMTOBEIN" for 15% off! https://trysecretgarden.com

Follow @trysecretgarden everywhere!

Produced by Maddie Buis @maddie_buis

The Room To Be In is a OneEleven Media podcast, created and hosted by Katie Garwood. The show is produced by Maddie Buis with production services by Line Brunet, Podcast Maven.

Welcome back! This week's guest is the resilient Cheree Ashley of Osier Wellness! If you've ever struggled with mental health or substance abuse, this episode is for you.

Cheree and Katie talk learning from failures, staying true to your path, and so much more! This is a a deeply important conversation around mental health and advocacy in the midst of building something new!

HIGHLIGHTS

2:14 Journey into Recovery

2:54 Pick a number... Fun Bonus Questions

5:49 Overcoming Fear in Business

7:04 Unlearning for Growth

8:18 Pivotal Moments in Career

10:05 Influences on Your Journey

12:54 Navigating Entrepreneurial Challenges

13:42 Advice for the Journey

17:59 Launching the Skincare Brand

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Follow Cheree! @cheree_ashley and @osierwellness

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Follow Katie! @itslifewithkatie

This season of The Room To Be In is sponsored by Secret Garden Beverage Co. All float, no fuss. Order with show code "THEROOMTOBEIN" for 15% off! https://trysecretgarden.com

Follow @trysecretgarden everywhere!

Produced by Maddie Buis @maddie_buis

The Room To Be In is a OneEleven Media podcast, created and hosted by Katie Garwood. The show is produced by Maddie Buis with production services by Line Brunet, Podcast Maven.

Welcome back to Season Two of The Room To Be In!

Joining us in our premiere episode is the storytelling Tony Morrison of Morrison Media Group! If you've ever felt like you're uninspired, lacking courage, or don't have a story worth telling, this episode is for you.

Tony and Katie talk making others feel less alone, turning challenging situations into powerful moments of change, and so much more! This isn't just a conversation - it's one of those lightning in a bottle moments where two people connect over the most human of experiences.

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HIGHLIGHTS:

1:39 The Power of Literature

5:36 Changing Life Trajectories

8:40 Taking the Leap

13:05 Embracing the Chaos

15:19 Learning Through Failure

17:56 The Impact of Influence

21:11 Wisdom and Advice

mentioned in the episode

Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown: https://a.co/d/01SA0jxw

Follow Tony! @thetonymorrison and @morrisonmediagroup

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Follow Katie! @itslifewithkatie

Produced by Maddie Buis @maddie_buis

This season of The Room To Be In is sponsored by Secret Garden Beverage Co. All float, no fuss. Order with show code "THEROOMTOBEIN" for 15% off! https://trysecretgarden.com

Follow @trysecretgarden everywhere!

The Room To Be In is a OneEleven Media podcast, created and hosted by Katie Garwood. The show is produced by Maddie Buis with production services by Line Brunet, Podcast Maven.

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

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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

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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.

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

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Follow Tori! @torilatise

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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.

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

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Follow Alese! https://www.linkedin.com/in/alese/

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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.

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

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Follow Loren! @lorencanbymakeup

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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.

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

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Follow Emily Green and Ellevest! https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-green-2a98a81a/ or @ellevest

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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.