<![CDATA[The Room To Be In]]>e5f1795c-39ac-5d72-85aa-5381072a5e27Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:00:24 +0000Captivate.fmKatie Garwoodhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/84243fde-3105-46e7-8954-e925b21857c5/u8YTIbjSbN0XYLiLeOkaBmOr.jpgThe Room To Be InKatie GarwoodKatie GarwoodThe 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 life is dependent on the rooms you put yourself in. So unlock your future.https://theroomtobein.com/falseepisodicnopodcastDoor #25: In The Room with Lita CunninghamDoor #25: In The Room with Lita CunninghamWelcome 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 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.

]]>5f030d72-3ded-49a7-9b68-e045a2a36b80Thu, 30 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -040040:34falsefull125251Door #24: In The Room with Tori LatiseDoor #24: In The Room with Tori LatiseWelcome 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

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

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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 (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.

]]>4541948d-76a5-4cef-8e1e-40e0debd4b43Thu, 23 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -040001:01:05truefull124241Door #23: In The Room with Alese JohstonDoor #23: In The Room with Alese JohstonWelcome 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.

]]>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.

]]>6a37f03d-7520-486e-a841-ff0c4937bb77Thu, 16 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -040022:35falsefull123231Door #22: In The Room with Loren CanbyDoor #22: In The Room with Loren CanbyWelcome 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.

]]>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.

]]>ef17e79b-13f6-4054-936e-9976be307a64Thu, 09 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -040050:21falsefull122221Door #21: In The Room with Emily GreenDoor #21: In The Room with Emily GreenWelcome 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.

]]>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.

]]>2405e537-286f-49e4-b068-0a65c5d46b6cThu, 02 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -040030:33falsefull121211Door #20: In The Room with Britt JuliousDoor #20: In The Room with Britt JuliousWelcome 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.

]]>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.

]]>1809a329-0467-4e72-b012-023e6c39da1bThu, 25 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -040028:11falsefull120201Door #19: In The Room with Mel EslynDoor #19: In The Room with Mel EslynWelcome 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.

]]>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.

]]>0df16f7e-68b4-4cab-bd79-f5d16b6a2af1Thu, 18 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -040024:01falsefull119191Door #18: In The Room with Robyn SpanglerDoor #18: In The Room with Robyn SpanglerWelcome 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.

]]>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.

]]>1269ba14-c593-4f5e-9e3a-a162c6b4fe61Thu, 11 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -040022:10falsefull118181Door #17: In The Room with KJ BlattenbauerDoor #17: In The Room with KJ BlattenbauerWelcome 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

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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 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.

]]>cc44b249-499b-4a55-9494-b02cab2bca29Thu, 28 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -040034:20falsefull117171Door #16: In The Room with Grace McCarrickDoor #16: In The Room with Grace McCarrickWelcome 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.

]]>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.

]]>c791d561-1be1-4bd1-b73d-a290ba04bab9Thu, 21 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -040035:36falsefull116161Door #15: In The Room with Beth DeLaForestDoor #15: In The Room with Beth DeLaForestWelcome 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

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

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

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.

]]>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

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

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

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.

]]>e483e92b-8c89-4d1b-9549-e6dccd38ed42Thu, 14 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -040046:51falsefull115151Door #14: In The 'Garden' with Katie GarwoodDoor #14: In The 'Garden' with Katie GarwoodWelcome 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

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.

]]>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

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.

]]>8b565ea5-cdf1-47f7-9de0-91a628389217Thu, 07 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -040047:52falsefull114141Door #13: In The Room with Allyse CirilloDoor #13: In The Room with Allyse Cirillo"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

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

Follow Allyse! @cirilloallyse or @shop.saintjo

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

Follow the show! @theroomtobein || theroomtobein.com

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 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

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

Follow Allyse! @cirilloallyse or @shop.saintjo

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

Follow the show! @theroomtobein || theroomtobein.com

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.

]]>8d9b7c47-bc38-41c0-8355-2bec7a7ca8c8Thu, 17 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -040030:34falsefull113131Door #12: In The Room with Kristine LockerDoor #12: In The Room with Kristine LockerWelcome 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

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

Follow Kristine Locker! @@kristinelocker or @wantlocker

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

Follow the show! @theroomtobein || theroomtobein.com

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 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

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

Follow Kristine Locker! @@kristinelocker or @wantlocker

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

Follow the show! @theroomtobein || theroomtobein.com

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.

]]>9eaa32e7-cef3-4f55-9f94-eefff1943d3aThu, 10 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -040032:46falsefull112121Door #11: In The Room with Leila CastilloDoor #11: In The Room with Leila CastilloWelcome 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

Follow the show! @theroomtobein || theroomtobein.com

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

Follow the show! @theroomtobein || theroomtobein.com

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.

]]>0909ea10-9fae-469f-9a9e-f477e55e51e7Thu, 03 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -040035:34falsefull111111Door #10: In The Room with Phil StringerDoor #10: In The Room with Phil StringerWelcome back! This week's guest is the efficient Phil Stringer, International Speaker⁣⁣, Bestselling Author, and A.I. Efficiency Coach!

If you've ever felt like you're lost in the sauce on new tech, not sure how to pivot to a new idea, or overrun with menial tasks, this episode is for you. Phil and Katie talk moving on from shame, putting people in the right roles, and so much more! This isn't just a conversation - it's a roadmap to your best success!

HIGHLIGHTS:

1:28 The Role of AI in Business

5:35 The Impact of Special Rooms

8:44 Transformative Connections

13:02 Lessons on Unlearning

14:46 Navigating Relationships

16:44 The Importance of Company Culture

23:04 The Scary Leap into Entrepreneurship

26:17 Hiring the Right People

28:54 Navigating Failure

34:00 The Journey of Forgiveness

39:47 Advice on Strength and Kindness

43:19 Taking Action and Trusting Yourself

Follow Phil! @philstringer or philstringer.com/aichallenge

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

Follow the show! @theroomtobein || theroomtobein.com

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 efficient Phil Stringer, International Speaker⁣⁣, Bestselling Author, and A.I. Efficiency Coach!

If you've ever felt like you're lost in the sauce on new tech, not sure how to pivot to a new idea, or overrun with menial tasks, this episode is for you. Phil and Katie talk moving on from shame, putting people in the right roles, and so much more! This isn't just a conversation - it's a roadmap to your best success!

HIGHLIGHTS:

1:28 The Role of AI in Business

5:35 The Impact of Special Rooms

8:44 Transformative Connections

13:02 Lessons on Unlearning

14:46 Navigating Relationships

16:44 The Importance of Company Culture

23:04 The Scary Leap into Entrepreneurship

26:17 Hiring the Right People

28:54 Navigating Failure

34:00 The Journey of Forgiveness

39:47 Advice on Strength and Kindness

43:19 Taking Action and Trusting Yourself

Follow Phil! @philstringer or philstringer.com/aichallenge

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

Follow the show! @theroomtobein || theroomtobein.com

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.

]]>6dd1f93b-1b3d-4287-abab-47c132abb945Thu, 26 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -040046:53falsefull110101Door #9: In The Room with Carlie SpencerDoor #9: In The Room with Carlie SpencerWelcome back! This week's guest is the judicious Carlie Spencer, aka the Prenup Girl!

As a renowned family law attorney and author of Prenup Girl's Guide to a Successful Marriage, Carlie and Katie talk choosing your energy, not following a direct path, avoiding scarcity mindset, and so much more!

This isn't just a conversation - it's two friends gabbing it up over their shared entrepreneurial journeys and having a blast doing it.

HIGHLIGHTS:

2:54 The Game Begins

8:03 Pivotal Life Experiences

12:50 Unlearning to Grow

17:11 Abundance vs. Scarcity Mindset

20:44 Facing Fears in Business

26:34 Learning from Mistakes

29:30 The Impact of Leadership

36:09 Final Words of Wisdom

Follow Carlie! @carlie.allison.spenc or @prenupgirl

Check out Carlie's own new podcast, Gavel Gab,

Grab The Prenup Girl's Guide To A Successful Marriage here.

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


Follow the show! @theroomtobein || theroomtobein.com

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 judicious Carlie Spencer, aka the Prenup Girl!

As a renowned family law attorney and author of Prenup Girl's Guide to a Successful Marriage, Carlie and Katie talk choosing your energy, not following a direct path, avoiding scarcity mindset, and so much more!

This isn't just a conversation - it's two friends gabbing it up over their shared entrepreneurial journeys and having a blast doing it.

HIGHLIGHTS:

2:54 The Game Begins

8:03 Pivotal Life Experiences

12:50 Unlearning to Grow

17:11 Abundance vs. Scarcity Mindset

20:44 Facing Fears in Business

26:34 Learning from Mistakes

29:30 The Impact of Leadership

36:09 Final Words of Wisdom

Follow Carlie! @carlie.allison.spenc or @prenupgirl

Check out Carlie's own new podcast, Gavel Gab,

Grab The Prenup Girl's Guide To A Successful Marriage here.

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


Follow the show! @theroomtobein || theroomtobein.com

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.

]]>d4871ed2-a52a-4f9a-8944-4aec24ea9d43Thu, 19 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -040043:44falsefull1991Door #8: In The Room with Brittany LoDoor #8: In The Room with Brittany LoWelcome back! This week's guest is the intuitive Brittany Lo, Founder of Beia Beauty!

If you've ever felt like you're struggling to network, stuck on finding small and actionable steps to take, or feeling too naive, this episode is for you. Brittany and Katie talk the beauty in beginning, believing in yourself wholeheartedly, and so much more! This conversation will take you on a journey from networking and building to becoming a customer centric powerhouse.

Contact Brittany and let her know you heard this podcast for your discount code!

HIGHLIGHTS:

1:33 Brittany’s Journey and Favorite Products

7:46 Networking and Life-Changing Moments

17:16 Unlearning and Growth in Business

22:15 Overcoming Failure and Learning Lessons

mentioned in this episode

The Power of Your Subconscious Mind

Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business

Follow Brittany! @brittany.lo or @beiabeauty

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

Follow the show! @theroomtobein || theroomtobein.com

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 intuitive Brittany Lo, Founder of Beia Beauty!

If you've ever felt like you're struggling to network, stuck on finding small and actionable steps to take, or feeling too naive, this episode is for you. Brittany and Katie talk the beauty in beginning, believing in yourself wholeheartedly, and so much more! This conversation will take you on a journey from networking and building to becoming a customer centric powerhouse.

Contact Brittany and let her know you heard this podcast for your discount code!

HIGHLIGHTS:

1:33 Brittany’s Journey and Favorite Products

7:46 Networking and Life-Changing Moments

17:16 Unlearning and Growth in Business

22:15 Overcoming Failure and Learning Lessons

mentioned in this episode

The Power of Your Subconscious Mind

Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business

Follow Brittany! @brittany.lo or @beiabeauty

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

Follow the show! @theroomtobein || theroomtobein.com

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.

]]>9feef025-a265-4605-a31d-8effd69c2381Thu, 12 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -040027:00falsefull1881Door #7: In The Room with Tana CowinDoor #7: In The Room with Tana CowinWelcome back! This week's guest is the southern charming Tana Cowin, Founder of our season 1 sponsor Country Water!!

If you've ever felt like you've struggled being true to your brand or wondered "what if?" this episode is for you. Tana and Katie talk learning by doing, putting out a good product, and so much more!

Country Water is the premiere canned wine company of the south, made in the south, drinkable and unpretentious, it's travel ready and delicious, ready to be enjoyed anywhere! If you're fixin' to have a good time, you can count on Country Water!

HIGHLIGHTS:

4:06 Life-Changing Rooms

6:58 Lessons from Bad Bosses

8:08 Embracing Imperfection

8:59 The Birth of Country Water

11:47 Overcoming Initial Failures

14:47 Reinventing in Business

16:24 Influential Figures

17:37 Advice on Entrepreneurship

Follow Tana! @tanacowin or @drinkcountrywater

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

Follow the show! @theroomtobein || theroomtobein.com

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 southern charming Tana Cowin, Founder of our season 1 sponsor Country Water!!

If you've ever felt like you've struggled being true to your brand or wondered "what if?" this episode is for you. Tana and Katie talk learning by doing, putting out a good product, and so much more!

Country Water is the premiere canned wine company of the south, made in the south, drinkable and unpretentious, it's travel ready and delicious, ready to be enjoyed anywhere! If you're fixin' to have a good time, you can count on Country Water!

HIGHLIGHTS:

4:06 Life-Changing Rooms

6:58 Lessons from Bad Bosses

8:08 Embracing Imperfection

8:59 The Birth of Country Water

11:47 Overcoming Initial Failures

14:47 Reinventing in Business

16:24 Influential Figures

17:37 Advice on Entrepreneurship

Follow Tana! @tanacowin or @drinkcountrywater

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

Follow the show! @theroomtobein || theroomtobein.com

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.

]]>7a7087de-653b-4ff6-b7b2-efc90e80dd00Thu, 05 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -040023:26falsefull1771Door #6: In The Room with Elina Sofia WangDoor #6: In The Room with Elina Sofia WangWelcome back! This week's guest is the perfectly imperfect Elina Sofia Wang, Founder of ESW Beauty!

If you've ever had a lightning idea in college or bet big on yourself, this episode is for you. Elina and Katie talk overcoming perfectionism, surrounding yourself with the right team, how trade shows can change everything, and so much more! So sit back, throw on an ESW raw juice cleanse mask, and tune in!

HIGHLIGHTS:

3:19 Life-Changing Rooms

6:18 Overcoming Perfectionism

7:42 The Fear Factor

9:06 Learning from Failure

10:11 Influential Figures

11:38 The Power of Leverage

13:56 Managing People

16:04 Trusting Yourself

16:50 Advice and Ambition

20:32 Challenges of Women Entrepreneurs

24:27 Finding Peace

28:49 Logic vs. Emotion

Follow Elina! @elinasofiawang or @esw.beauty

Find your own ESW beauty products at Urban Outfitters, Whole Foods, or online at eswbeauty.com


Follow the show! @theroomtobein || theroomtobein.com

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

Produced by Maddie Buis @maddie_buis


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

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 perfectly imperfect Elina Sofia Wang, Founder of ESW Beauty!

If you've ever had a lightning idea in college or bet big on yourself, this episode is for you. Elina and Katie talk overcoming perfectionism, surrounding yourself with the right team, how trade shows can change everything, and so much more! So sit back, throw on an ESW raw juice cleanse mask, and tune in!

HIGHLIGHTS:

3:19 Life-Changing Rooms

6:18 Overcoming Perfectionism

7:42 The Fear Factor

9:06 Learning from Failure

10:11 Influential Figures

11:38 The Power of Leverage

13:56 Managing People

16:04 Trusting Yourself

16:50 Advice and Ambition

20:32 Challenges of Women Entrepreneurs

24:27 Finding Peace

28:49 Logic vs. Emotion

Follow Elina! @elinasofiawang or @esw.beauty

Find your own ESW beauty products at Urban Outfitters, Whole Foods, or online at eswbeauty.com


Follow the show! @theroomtobein || theroomtobein.com

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

Produced by Maddie Buis @maddie_buis


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

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.

]]>bf9f6b09-5de6-401a-bc4e-a800956c21a0Thu, 29 May 2025 03:00:00 -040034:43falsefull1661Door #5: In The Room with Ashlyn GreerDoor #5: In The Room with Ashlyn GreerWelcome back! This week's guest is the fashionable Ashlyn Greer, Founder of Fashivly, the coolest virtual personal styling service. If you've ever felt like you're struggling surrounding yourself with the wrong people, scared to pivot, or getting bogged down in "failures", this episode is for you.

Ashlyn and Katie talk fashion, networking, re-shifting identity, and so much more! A true deep dive into avoiding too much input and listening to your gut - only the best advice in both life AND fashion!

HIGHLIGHTS:

1:15 Fashionably Revolutionizing Shopping

2:02 Opening Old Doors

3:56 Life-Changing Rooms

5:11 The Power of Unlearning

7:26 Embracing Failure

12:42 Learning Through Experience

14:08 Influential Figures

15:03 The Best Advice

17:46 The Journey of Persistence

Follow Ashlyn! @ashlyndavidsongreer and check out fashivly.com for more!

Follow @fashivly on Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok

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

Follow the show! @theroomtobein || theroomtobein.com

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 fashionable Ashlyn Greer, Founder of Fashivly, the coolest virtual personal styling service. If you've ever felt like you're struggling surrounding yourself with the wrong people, scared to pivot, or getting bogged down in "failures", this episode is for you.

Ashlyn and Katie talk fashion, networking, re-shifting identity, and so much more! A true deep dive into avoiding too much input and listening to your gut - only the best advice in both life AND fashion!

HIGHLIGHTS:

1:15 Fashionably Revolutionizing Shopping

2:02 Opening Old Doors

3:56 Life-Changing Rooms

5:11 The Power of Unlearning

7:26 Embracing Failure

12:42 Learning Through Experience

14:08 Influential Figures

15:03 The Best Advice

17:46 The Journey of Persistence

Follow Ashlyn! @ashlyndavidsongreer and check out fashivly.com for more!

Follow @fashivly on Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok

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

Follow the show! @theroomtobein || theroomtobein.com

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.

]]>1ae6d293-5b06-4bad-9cc4-effb6e1f39f4Thu, 22 May 2025 03:00:00 -040021:34falsefull1551Door #4: In The Room with Aliett ButtelmanDoor #4: In The Room with Aliett ButtelmanWelcome back! This week's guest is the sparkling Aliett Buttelman, Co-Founder of Fazit! If you've ever felt like you're not ready to step into a new role or wavering on betting on yourself this episode is for you.

Aliett and Katie talk failing forward, unlearning to downplay yourself, no one knowing your business like you, and so much more! Join us for a glittering conversation and find your Fazit beauty products at Urban Outfitters, Target, or online!

HIGHLIGHTS:

3:54 The Magic of Glitter Freckles

7:12 Pivotal Moments in Career

10:15 Unlearning and Growth

12:09 Navigating Fear in Business

15:04 Lessons from Failure

18:24 Influential People in My Life

22:57 The Importance of Team Dynamics

25:29 Advice for the Lost

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

Follow Aliett Buttelman! @aliettbutts or @fazitbeauty

Follow the show! @theroomtobein || theroomtobein.com

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 sparkling Aliett Buttelman, Co-Founder of Fazit! If you've ever felt like you're not ready to step into a new role or wavering on betting on yourself this episode is for you.

Aliett and Katie talk failing forward, unlearning to downplay yourself, no one knowing your business like you, and so much more! Join us for a glittering conversation and find your Fazit beauty products at Urban Outfitters, Target, or online!

HIGHLIGHTS:

3:54 The Magic of Glitter Freckles

7:12 Pivotal Moments in Career

10:15 Unlearning and Growth

12:09 Navigating Fear in Business

15:04 Lessons from Failure

18:24 Influential People in My Life

22:57 The Importance of Team Dynamics

25:29 Advice for the Lost

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

Follow Aliett Buttelman! @aliettbutts or @fazitbeauty

Follow the show! @theroomtobein || theroomtobein.com

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.

]]>8fdf28f3-9353-4d96-840e-2536b7e111c8Thu, 15 May 2025 03:00:00 -040029:20falsefull1441Door #3: In The Room with Tatiana ChamorroDoor #3: In The Room with Tatiana ChamorroWelcome back! This week's guest is the transformative Tatiana Chamorro, Founder of Toucan Cocktails! If you've ever felt like you're lost in the balance building a company and a family, this episode is for you.

Tatiana and Katie talk mentorship, self-worth, parenting, and so much more! This is one of those episodes you'll carry with you and hopefully pass along to someone who needs it to.

HIGHLIGHTS:

3:31 The Door of Change

10:09 The Door of Unlearning

14:43 The Balance of Motherhood and Business

18:33 Opportunities and Challenges

21:39 Embracing Fear and Failure

29:06 Learning from Failure

40:43 The Importance of Mentorship

45:26 Advice for Future Generations

Mentioned in this Episode

The 6 Types of Working Genius book

I Will Teach You To Be Rich book

Check out Toucan Cocktails via https://toucancocktails.com/katie06

and use code KATIEGARWOOD!

Follow Tatiana on Instagram | LinkedIn | Website

Follow the show! @theroomtobein || theroomtobein.com

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


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.

Produced by Maddie Buis @maddie_buis

The show is produced by Maddie Buis with...]]>Welcome back! This week's guest is the transformative Tatiana Chamorro, Founder of Toucan Cocktails! If you've ever felt like you're lost in the balance building a company and a family, this episode is for you.

Tatiana and Katie talk mentorship, self-worth, parenting, and so much more! This is one of those episodes you'll carry with you and hopefully pass along to someone who needs it to.

HIGHLIGHTS:

3:31 The Door of Change

10:09 The Door of Unlearning

14:43 The Balance of Motherhood and Business

18:33 Opportunities and Challenges

21:39 Embracing Fear and Failure

29:06 Learning from Failure

40:43 The Importance of Mentorship

45:26 Advice for Future Generations

Mentioned in this Episode

The 6 Types of Working Genius book

I Will Teach You To Be Rich book

Check out Toucan Cocktails via https://toucancocktails.com/katie06

and use code KATIEGARWOOD!

Follow Tatiana on Instagram | LinkedIn | Website

Follow the show! @theroomtobein || theroomtobein.com

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


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.

Produced by Maddie Buis @maddie_buis

The show is produced by Maddie Buis with production services by Line Brunet, Podcast Maven.

]]>f79171ae-127f-4650-85dc-36c0950a0c5dThu, 08 May 2025 03:00:00 -040001:03:46falsefull1331Door #2: In The Room with Chaz DeanDoor #2: In The Room with Chaz DeanWelcome back! This week's guest is the passionate Chaz Dean, Creator of WEN Hair & Body Care, Colorist/Hairstylist! If you've ever felt like you're an imposter or in the wrong mindset, this episode is for you.

"You can't be a success if you believe you're a failure. You can't coexist with a lack mindset and abundance." Chaz and Katie talk facing fears, spirituality in business, and so much more! This isn't just a conversation - it's one of those episodes you'll feel like you're sitting with friends and leave with your cup full.

HIGHLIGHTS:

1:32 The Journey of Chaz Dean

7:32 Impactful Rooms in Life

11:54 Unlearning for Growth

18:02 Scary Career Decisions

22:25 Embracing Failure

29:32 The Power of Mindset

37:47 Influential Figures in Life

47:27 Advice That Shapes Us

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

Follow Chaz! @chazdean Website | Fan Page | YouTube

Follow the show! @theroomtobein || theroomtobein.com

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

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.

Produced by Maddie Buis @maddie_buis

The show is produced by Maddie Buis with production services by Line Brunet, Podcast Maven.

]]>Welcome back! This week's guest is the passionate Chaz Dean, Creator of WEN Hair & Body Care, Colorist/Hairstylist! If you've ever felt like you're an imposter or in the wrong mindset, this episode is for you.

"You can't be a success if you believe you're a failure. You can't coexist with a lack mindset and abundance." Chaz and Katie talk facing fears, spirituality in business, and so much more! This isn't just a conversation - it's one of those episodes you'll feel like you're sitting with friends and leave with your cup full.

HIGHLIGHTS:

1:32 The Journey of Chaz Dean

7:32 Impactful Rooms in Life

11:54 Unlearning for Growth

18:02 Scary Career Decisions

22:25 Embracing Failure

29:32 The Power of Mindset

37:47 Influential Figures in Life

47:27 Advice That Shapes Us

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

Follow Chaz! @chazdean Website | Fan Page | YouTube

Follow the show! @theroomtobein || theroomtobein.com

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

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.

Produced by Maddie Buis @maddie_buis

The show is produced by Maddie Buis with production services by Line Brunet, Podcast Maven.

]]>9f62b139-b15a-4863-9a4f-b5350b6e04e0Thu, 01 May 2025 03:15:00 -040058:27falsefull1221Door #1: In The Room with Katie GarwoodDoor #1: In The Room with Katie GarwoodWelcome to The Room To Be In podcast! Our host and visionary, Katie Garwood, interviews a range of creatives, entrepreneurs, visionaries, and more to learn how they built their iconic brands.

In this first episode, Katie is interviewed by her producer, Maddie Buis, to kick off what's going to be a dazzling lineup of journeys and how our guests put themselves into the rooms that mattered. The Room To Be In is a masterclass on innovation, creativity, leadership, and how to navigate challenges of all kinds.

HIGHLIGHTS:

6:58 The Seven Doors Game Begins

9:48 A Room of Change

12:07 Unlearning Beliefs About Money

16:46 Overcoming Generational Patterns

21:38 Teaching Abundance to My Kids

25:23 Navigating Religious Conversations

28:47 Facing Fear in Decision Making

31:25 Learning from Failure

32:52 Influences That Shape Us

39:13 Wisdom: Best and Worst Advice

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

Follow the show! @theroomtobein | theroomtobein.com

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

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.

Produced by Maddie Buis @maddie_buis

The show is produced by Maddie Buis with production services by Line Brunet, Podcast Maven.

]]>Welcome to The Room To Be In podcast! Our host and visionary, Katie Garwood, interviews a range of creatives, entrepreneurs, visionaries, and more to learn how they built their iconic brands.

In this first episode, Katie is interviewed by her producer, Maddie Buis, to kick off what's going to be a dazzling lineup of journeys and how our guests put themselves into the rooms that mattered. The Room To Be In is a masterclass on innovation, creativity, leadership, and how to navigate challenges of all kinds.

HIGHLIGHTS:

6:58 The Seven Doors Game Begins

9:48 A Room of Change

12:07 Unlearning Beliefs About Money

16:46 Overcoming Generational Patterns

21:38 Teaching Abundance to My Kids

25:23 Navigating Religious Conversations

28:47 Facing Fear in Decision Making

31:25 Learning from Failure

32:52 Influences That Shape Us

39:13 Wisdom: Best and Worst Advice

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

Follow the show! @theroomtobein | theroomtobein.com

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

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.

Produced by Maddie Buis @maddie_buis

The show is produced by Maddie Buis with production services by Line Brunet, Podcast Maven.

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