Finding Friends

Season 3 is here, and we’re kicking it off with a story we’ll be talking about for a long time. In this episode, we recap our trip to SXSW in Austin , where we were invited to the screening of Self Custody by producer Royal Malloy . We’re sharing the full experience — from travel mishaps and red carpet nerves to celebrity interviews, unforgettable conversations, Adrian Grenier’s house party, and o...

This week on Finding Friends , we’re joined by Kentucky theatre artist, filmmaker, and arts educator Taylor Greatbatch —aka “Great Batch of Cookies.” From Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts to New York City stages and big creative dreams, Taylor shares the stories behind the sparkle: culture shock, learning to stop being “too nice,” building community, and navigating mental health with honest...

This week on Finding Friends , we’re joined by Dustin Busler , Assistant Principal at Great Crossing High School in Georgetown, Kentucky —aka “The Bus.” 🚍 We talk about the reality of school leadership today, including how Kentucky’s restrictions on phones during instructional time have changed focus, attendance, and hallway behavior. Dustin shares the creative solutions Great Crossing uses in cl...

This week, Christina and Catie are joined by Crystal Booth , founder and CEO of Fizz Facial Bar , for a fun, honest convo about building a modern skincare brand that makes facials feel easy, approachable, and consistent —not intimidating or “only for special occasions.” Crystal shares how she adapted the facial bar concept (think: “a facial in a New York minute”) into something more accessible, wh...

On this week’s episode of Finding Friends , host Christina Lee and co-host Catie Wilkes sit down with the enigmatic, masked artist behind J-Blood Art — a tattooer who paints with his own blood. J shares how his blood paintings started as curious experiments, why he keeps such clear boundaries around his personal life, and what it means to create art that might only be fully understood long after h...

What happens when a hospitality lifer, a Golden Girls–themed mobile bar, and a fully manifested vision of “feminine, floral Kentucky” collide? You get The House of Marigold. 🌸✨ In this week’s episode of Finding Friends , Christina and Catie sit down with Adrienne Cole — founder and CEO of The House of Marigold Catering and Marigold Mobile Bar Company — to talk about how she built one of Louisvil...

In this episode of Finding Friends, we sit down with the absolutely iconic Katie Ann Combs – creator of the viral “Listen, Honey” persona and host of the Listen, Honey podcast. Katie opens up about:  • Growing up in Eastern Kentucky and meeting her husband Dylan at a 13-week Pentecostal revival  • Getting married at 16 and how church culture shaped that decision  • The deep influence of her Southe...

Makeup artist and media founder Claudia Fiorello joins us to talk confidence, red-hair branding, viral Walgreens origins, and growing local businesses on social media. She also teases her Fiorello Beauty holiday lipstick line, and gives hard-won brow & skincare advice. Guest: Claudia Fiorello — Founder, Fiorello Media; Professional Makeup Artist Find Claudia: Facebook/Instagram/TikTok: Claudia...

Season 2 is HERE and we’re breaking in our new Georgetown, Kentucky studio with the perfect guest: Kentucky’s first professional headshot specialist and award-winning portrait & boudoir photographer, Ben Marcum. In classic Finding Friends style, this episode is equal parts unhinged, thoughtful, and wildly encouraging. We talk about: • How Ben went from teen theater sound designer to in-demand...

Louisville stylist, fashion designer, and film/TV costume designer Andre Wilson joins Christina & Catie to unpack style psychology —why clothes aren’t the problem, how your closet patterns reveal your story, and practical ways to dress for confidence. We talk color choices, film-set continuity, Kentucky culture, pocket squares, and why most of us wear only 10–20% of our wardrobe. Subscribe on...

We taste Kentucky Hop Water’s two beverages with founder Michael Moeller and unpack Kentucky’s hemp roots, the NA beverage boom, and how 2025 KY laws affect THC drinks—plus the real story of scaling a beverage brand locally. Guest Links Kentucky Hop Water: kentuckyhopwater.com (locator + DTC) Socials: @KentuckyHopWater | Personal: @michaeldmoeller Host Links Email: findingfriendspodcast@gmail.com...

Christina and Catie chat with Jen Hartmann , founder of Pitch Please —the app that helps creators find the right decision-maker and pitch in seconds. Jen shares how a viral Louisville TikTok drew 400+ creators, the messy truth of launching an MVP, and tactics that turn pitches into paid partnerships—like open-rate analytics to nail your follow-ups. Plus what’s next: local brand discovery , an AI i...

In this engaging conversation, the Christina, Catie, and guest, "RZ" reflect on their experiences at the Louder Than Life music festival, discussing everything from crowd surfing and VIP perks to memorable performances and the sense of community among festival-goers. They share insights on safety in mosh pits, the importance of food options, and the role of social media in connecting wit...

Catie and Christina provide a comprehensive guide to attending the Louder Than Life festival, sharing essential tips on what to bring, how to prepare, and how to make the most of the experience. They discuss everything from comfortable footwear and hydration to crowd safety and festival logistics, ensuring listeners are well-prepared for the event. Takeaways Bring comfortable shoes for walking lon...

In this engaging conversation, celebrity stylist Andre Wilson shares his journey into the world of fashion, discussing how clothing can tell a story and boost confidence. He provides insights into Kentucky Derby Day fashion, the differences between styling celebrities and everyday people, and the psychological aspects of personal style. The discussion also touches on the importance of representati...

In this episode of Finding Friends, hosts Catie Wilkes and Christina Lee explore the complexities of making friends as adults. They share personal stories, including how they met at a children's museum, and discuss the challenges of forming genuine connections in today's fast-paced, technology-driven world. The conversation highlights the importance of vulnerability, shared experiences,...