The Room To Be In

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

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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 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

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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 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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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Follow Grace! @graceforpersonalityhires on TikTok or @grace_mccarrick on Insta!

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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.

Welcome back! This week's guest is the inspiring Beth DeLaForest, Founder of Aspire Insurance Group!

If you've ever felt like there's a universal "how" you don't understand, criticisms got you stuck, or stuck in the time vs. money debate, this episode is for you. Beth and Katie talk leaning into your natural leading type, finding your "why", and so much more! This conversation will insure you don't get stuck on your journey to making a mark!

HIGHLIGHTS:

5:28 The Importance of Networking

9:20 Unlearning Leadership Styles

18:24 Difficult Decisions in Leadership

31:12 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Entrepreneurship

41:19 Redefining Success

42:17 Best and Worst Advice Received

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Follow Beth! Beth DeLaForest on FB/LinkedIn or @aspireinsurancegroup on Instagram!

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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.

Welcome back with some exciting news after the hiatus, this week's guest is someone we all know and love - our host Katie Garwood talking about her new journey with Secret Garden Beverage Co. - a new luxury THC drink company launching in ONE WEEK!

If you've ever felt like you're interested in trying a sober curious or California sober lifestyle, or already a fan of THC drinks this episode is for you. Katie and her producer Maddie talk overcoming being written off, the trials and tribulations of getting into a new industry, how much fun it can be to try something new, and so much more! This covers some real wild twists and turns, but in the end it's all float and no fuss.

HIGHLIGHTS:

1:25 Exploring THC and Family

5:38 The Secret Garden Concept

11:07 Shifting Perspectives on Gardening

16:34 Navigating a Male-Dominated Industry

22:15 Overcoming Industry Stereotypes

29:15 Embracing Risks and Investments

36:44 Family Influence on Flavor Creation

42:03 Advice for New Entrepreneurs

45:11 Staying Focused Amidst Challenges

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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.

"Welcome back! This week's guest is the authentic Allyse Cirillo, Founder & CEO of Saint Jō, the clean and non-toxic skincare brand!

If you've ever felt like failure signified the end, bogged down with advice, or wavering in your small steps, this episode is for you. Allyse and Katie talk unlearning perfectionism, connecting with customers, and so much more! This conversation is a real, pure refresh to the mind, body, and spirit!

HIGHLIGHTS:

2:39 The Journey into Clean Beauty

5:32 Unlearning for Growth

7:13 Facing Terrifying Decisions

11:38 The Impact of Vulnerability

14:31 Learning from Failure

19:02 Mentorship and Influence

22:30 Embracing Your Desires

27:48 Take the Next Step

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Follow Allyse! @cirilloallyse or @shop.saintjo

And find her products at https://www.shopsaintjo.com/

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Produced by Maddie Buis @maddie_buis

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 with production services by Line Brunet, Podcast Maven.

Welcome back! This week's guest is the superpowered Kristine Locker, Founder and CEO of Locker - the Type A shopper's dream app!

If you've ever felt like you're struggling to set boundaries on how you work and coexist with your working life, founding a company without a lot of startup money, or working without a blueprint, this episode is for you. Kristine and Katie talk being underestimated as a superpower, micro failures, tips on being a better working human, and so much more! This isn't just a conversation - it's one of those episodes you'll use as a roadmap in your entrepreneurial journey and come back to on the regular!

HIGHLIGHTS:

1:37 Journey of an Entrepreneur

3:19 Unlearning for Growth

6:24 The Fear of Decision-Making

8:21 Moments of Failure

10:20 Being a Female Founder

14:01 Influential Figures in Life

16:12 Best and Worst Advice

18:48 The Challenge of Balance

23:29 Preparing for Motherhood

27:25 Embracing Dual Roles

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Follow Kristine Locker! @@kristinelocker or @wantlocker

Check out the incredible shopping site: https://www.wantlocker.com/

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Follow Katie! @itslifewithkatie Website | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube

Produced by Maddie Buis @maddie_buis

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 with production services by Line Brunet, Podcast Maven.

Welcome back! This week's guest is the meticulous Leila Castillo, Founder of the Castillo Group!

If you've ever felt like you're being busy but not productive, mixed friendship with business, or struggling to get out of your comfort zone, this episode is for you. Leila and Katie talk loss, growth, and so much more! This deeply personal journey of building a business is what it's all about - growing and learning and being human amidst all of the responsibilities.

HIGHLIGHTS:

3:25 Life-Changing Rooms

6:15 The Power of Unlearning

9:15 Embracing Leverage

11:35 Terrifying Decisions

15:00 Networking Realities

20:33 Lessons from Failure

25:51 Impactful Influences

30:36 The Value of Risks

32:58 Advice for the Brave

Don't forget to send this podcast to your fellow entrepreneurs!

Follow Leila! @_leilacastillo

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Follow Katie! @itslifewithkatie Website | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube

Produced by Maddie Buis @maddie_buis

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 with production services by Line Brunet, Podcast Maven.