The Room To Be In

Welcome back! This week's guest is the fail forward Nancy Benet, CPA and Founder of Fixit Accounting! If you've ever felt like you're self doubting, struggling with financial resilience, or unlearning money myths, this episode is for you. Nancy and Katie talk money mindset, financial freedom, resilience, and so much more! This door will lead you from failure to financial freedom in no time! Don't...

Welcome back! This week's guest is the adventurous Beetle Campbell, Founder of Xoom Africa! If you've ever felt like you're feeling passionless in your journey or can't balance work and fun, this episode is for you. Beetle and Katie talk networking to success, wild boar hunts, failure as a constant, and so much more! This conversation will have you roaming all over the wild fields of entrepreneurs...

Welcome back! This week's guest is the clipped in Colette Bernard of viral hair clip fame! If you've ever felt like you're a creative stuck growing the business side of your art, waffling on taking a big risk, or just don't know where to start (hint: try stickers!), this episode is for you. Colette and Katie talk building a thriving art business, handling underestimation and bias in business, and...

Welcome back! This week's guest is the musical Brian Falduto, country star! If you've ever felt like you're struggling to slow down and listen to your inner voice, unlearning productivity traps , or working to create new safe spaces, this episode is for you. Brian and Katie talk self-development, authenticity, mental health, personal success, and so much more! Not only will you feel this one deep...

Welcome back! This week's guest is the empowering Emily Best, Founder & CEO of Seed & Spark! If you've ever felt like you're lost in the creative shuffle, stuck on a crowdfunding journey, or lost in they chaos of leadership, this episode is for you. Emily and Katie talk the importance of authentic partnerships, leadership & boundary setting, navigating AI's role in creative industries,...

Welcome back! This week's guest is the heartfelt Jasmine Rice, Juilliard- trained operatic tenor, drag diva, and proud Godmother of the Royal House of LaBeija! If you've ever felt like you're underestimated by society, this episode is for you. Jasmine and Katie talk unlearning societal biases, embracing creativity, love, and self, living authentically, and so much more! This is an all out show tha...

Welcome back! This week's guest are the revolutionary Ally Weiss and Ash Schroeder of Mouth Loob! If you've ever felt like you're not far enough along in your career to start your own thing, this episode is for you. Ally, Ash, and Katie talk inspiration, product development, industry challenges, and so much more! This dynamic duo and Katie give an incredible roadmap for disrupting an industry with...

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

Welcome back! This week's guest is the resilient Cheree Ashley of Osier Wellness! If you've ever struggled with mental health or substance abuse, this episode is for you. Cheree and Katie talk learning from failures, staying true to your path, and so much more! This is a a deeply important conversation around mental health and advocacy in the midst of building something new! HIGHLIGHTS 2:14 Journe...

Welcome back to Season Two of The Room To Be In! Joining us in our premiere episode is the storytelling Tony Morrison of Morrison Media Group! If you've ever felt like you're uninspired, lacking courage, or don't have a story worth telling, this episode is for you. Tony and Katie talk making others feel less alone, turning challenging situations into powerful moments of change, and so much more! T...

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 fa...

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'l...

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, unlearn...

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 navig...

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 persp...

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...

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 everythi...

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 mor...

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:...

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 yo...

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'...

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 y...

"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 r...

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...

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 - growin...