Making Room by Gather
185 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago -Do you wish you had someone to help you plan each detail of our gatherings from the invitations to the food display?Is the table a place of insecurity for you? Do you feel like your gatherings leave you feeling empty instead of rejuvenated? Does the thought of navigating difficult conversations make you cringe?If you answered yes to any of these questions, this table is for you! Come chat with Kayty, Hospitality Educator and owner of Gather Intentional Living and Everyday Hospitality, about the various dynamics that keep us from gathering and the ways to make them beautiful and joy filled again! With conversations from experts in the field this show is relatable, inspiring and surely will give you the confidence you need to feel ready to open your door and fill your table.
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Parenting, Disney & Married to Uncle Jessie w/ Caitlin Mchugh Stamos
March 28, 2022 13:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBMany of you are likely looking at the title thinking, ‘Is this week’s guest married to JOHN STAMOS?’, The answer is yes! Caitlin Mchugh Stamos joins us at the table, with her dynamic life and career experience spanning from acting and jewelry design to her newest venture launching a podcast. As a mom of an almost 4 year old, her hands are full with the joys of parenting, the challenges of parenting and balancing it all with her incredible community centered work. In this episode you can expe...
Parenting, Disney & Married to Uncle Jesse w/ Caitlin Mchugh Stamos
March 28, 2022 13:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBMany of you are likely looking at the title thinking, ‘Is this week’s guest married to JOHN STAMOS?’, The answer is yes! Caitlin Mchugh Stamos joins us at the table, with her dynamic life and career experience spanning from acting and jewelry design to her newest venture launching a podcast. As a mom of an almost 4 year old, her hands are full with the joys of parenting, the challenges of parenting and balancing it all with her incredible community centered work. In this episode you can expe...
Parenting, Disney & Married to Uncle Jesse w/ Caitlin Mchugh Stamos
March 28, 2022 13:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBMany of you are likely looking at the title thinking, ‘Is this week’s guest married to JOHN STAMOS?’, The answer is yes! Caitlin Mchugh Stamos joins us at the table, with her dynamic life and career experience spanning from acting and jewelry design to her newest venture launching a podcast. As a mom of an almost 4 year old, her hands are full with the joys of parenting, the challenges of parenting and balancing it all with her incredible community centered work. In this episode you can expe...
The Journey to a Williams Sonoma Collaboration w/ Designer Michelle Kim
March 22, 2022 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBWilliams Sonoma is one of those brands that I would consider a pillar in the hospitality industry. They are known for their quality and their cutting edge design, but most of all I know them for the products that have filled my wish list holiday after holiday, year after year. Through their seasonal collections, they welcome designers to curate lines that breathe fresh, unique aesthetic into their serveware collections. Michelle Kim, a fashion designer based in LA, brings her maximalist styl...
The Life & Story of a Williams Sonoma Serve-ware Designer w/ Michelle Kim
March 22, 2022 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBWilliams Sonoma is one of those brands that I would consider a pillar in the hospitality industry. They are known for their quality and their cutting edge design, but most of all I know them for the products that have filled my wish list holiday after holiday, year after year. Through their seasonal collections, they welcome designers to curate lines that breathe fresh, unique aesthetic into their serveware collections. Michelle Kim, a fashion designer based in LA, brings her maximalist styl...
The Journey to a Williams Sonoma Collaboration w/ Designer Michelle Kim
March 22, 2022 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBWilliams Sonoma is one of those brands that I would consider a pillar in the hospitality industry. They are known for their quality and their cutting edge design, but most of all I know them for the products that have filled my wish list holiday after holiday, year after year. Through their seasonal collections, they welcome designers to curate lines that breathe fresh, unique aesthetic into their serveware collections. Michelle Kim, a fashion designer based in LA, brings her maximalist styl...
Shortcuts to Deliciousness: 10 Minute Meals, Magic Elixirs, Finding Your Staple Dish & More w/ No Crumbs Left
March 15, 2022 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBOur weeknight meal rotation can get pretty dull, quickly! In the hustle and hurry, so often our table gets filled with food that is far from what we’d call…delicious. Quickly reaching for processed foods, and resorting to new recipes that we’re not quite sure how we feel about, many of us are calling out with an SOS. We all crave the skill to be able to serve food that we are proud to put in front of our guests, along with techniques that we feel confident in. As much as our weeks scream to ...
Storytelling & The Beauty Of Bringing Your Story To The Table w/ The Korean Vegan
March 07, 2022 23:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBThere is so much power in our life stories. Certainly we all know someone who can bring an entire table to stitches, or tears, with the stories they share. However, so often we lead ourselves to believe that our stories are the exception. We lead ourselves to believe that our stories don't need to be told. If you spend anytime looking at food on Instagram (or TikTok) you have most definitely come across the platform of the Korean Vegan. Before I ever came to be captivated by her incredible...
Storytelling & The Beauty Of Bringing Your Story To The Table w/ The Korean Vegan
March 07, 2022 23:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBThere is so much power in our life stories. Certainly we all know someone who can bring an entire table to stitches, or tears, with the stories they share. However, so often we lead ourselves to believe that our stories are the exception. We lead ourselves to believe that our stories don't need to be told. If you spend anytime looking at food on Instagram (or TikTok) you have most definitely come across the platform of the Korean Vegan. Before I ever came to be captivated by her incredible...
Finding Home: Designing Your Home Buying & Selling Process w/ Real Estate Agent Emily Lovejoy White
March 01, 2022 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBAre you looking to buy or sell your home this year? We know that with this ever changing market, it can seem like a daunting task! Whether you are buying or selling we welcomed on our friend, and real estate agent, Emily Lovejoy White to make finding home, a little more approachable. In this valuable episode we will walk through... What every HOME SELLER needs to know: -How to find a real estate agent -How to prepare your home for a walk through - The importance of depersonalizing -The t...
5 Ways to Grow Meaningful Friendships
February 23, 2022 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBSo many of us, without even realizing it, are doing the adult equivalent of walking across the cafeteria with our head down. I have come to learn that the way we communicate and act with the people around us either flashes an "I'm available and interested in friendship" signal Or "steer clear-not interested" siren. Through my own journey to friendship and deeper connection I came to learn that some of my own patterns gave the wrong signal and perpetuated loneliness and disconnection. Here ...
5 Ways to Grow Meaningful Friendships
February 23, 2022 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBSo many of us, without even realizing it, are doing the adult equivalent of walking across the cafeteria with our head down. I have come to learn that the way we communicate and act with the people around us either flashes an "I'm available and interested in friendship" signal Or "steer clear-not interested" siren. Through my own journey to friendship and deeper connection I came to learn that some of my own patterns gave the wrong signal and perpetuated loneliness and disconnection. Here ...
Half Baked Harvest Tieghan Gerard: Feeding Large Groups, How to Prepare & What to Cook
February 17, 2022 23:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBOne of our most commonly asked questions is, "What do I cook for large groups?' With questions from meal planning to logistics and everything in between this is an area of uncertainly for many hosts. When I was thinking of who to bring on to add wisdom to this conversation, Tieghan Gerard was the first to come to mind! If you have spent any time searching for recipes, you have likely come across Half Baked Harvest. Tieghan has become well known and well loved in so many of our homes for he...
Half Baked Harvest Tieghan Gerard: Feeding Large Groups, How to Prepare & What to Cook
February 17, 2022 23:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBOne of our most commonly asked questions is, "What do I cook for large groups?' With questions from meal planning to logistics and everything in between this is an area of uncertainly for many hosts. When I was thinking of who to bring on to add wisdom to this conversation, Tieghan Gerard was the first to come to mind! If you have spent any time searching for recipes, you have likely come across Half Baked Harvest. Tieghan has become well known and well loved in so many of our homes for he...
Preparing for Spring CLEANing the Safer Way w/ One Of Branch Basics Founders Kelly Love
February 08, 2022 01:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBLooking ahead to spring feels good right about now! Sunshine, flowers and then ...the spring cleaning! As we looked ahead to this years big sweep, we wanted to approach it from two angles: How to make it attainable, to give us confidence for warm weather hospitality AND How to take on these big projects with safer products. As we thought about who to bring on for the conversation, there was no one better than BRANCH BASICS! Kelly Love, one of Branch Basics founders will be leading us thr...
Preparing for Spring CLEANing the Safer Way w/ One Of Branch Basics Founders Kelly Love
February 08, 2022 01:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBLooking ahead to spring feels good right about now! Sunshine, flowers and then ...the spring cleaning! As we looked ahead to this years big sweep, we wanted to approach it from two angles: How to make it attainable, to give us confidence for warm weather hospitality AND How to take on these big projects with safer products. As we thought about who to bring on for the conversation, there was no one better than BRANCH BASICS! Kelly Love, one of Branch Basics founders will be leading us thr...
How to Tackle The Topic of Not Wearing Shoes Indoors with Guests & Why it Matters!
February 01, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBA few weeks ago a question came into our Instagram Account: "Asking people to take off their shoes: Big deal or no?" As we posted our quick response, it opened up a big dialogue which revealed big feelings about the topic. What we found is that there are two sides to the 'shoes in the house' conversation and neither is right or wrong! Yet, it's worth diving into! For many reasons a host may want guests to remove their shoes. In the same way, for many reasons a guest may feel more comfor...
How to Tackle The Topic of Not Wearing Shoes Indoors with Guests & Why it Matters!
February 01, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBA few weeks ago a question came into our Instagram Account: "Asking people to take off their shoes: Big deal or no?" As we posted our quick response, it opened up a big dialogue which revealed big feelings about the topic. What we found is that there are two sides to the 'shoes in the house' conversation and neither is right or wrong! Yet, it's worth diving into! For many reasons a host may want guests to remove their shoes. In the same way, for many reasons a guest may feel more comfor...
Chef Hong Thaimee: Thai Table Culture
January 25, 2022 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBAre you into Jig Saw Puzzles? Truthfully, me neither! However, they've been on my mind a lot lately! I have really be struck by puzzles that are left with just one corner finished. Why? Because they leave you with only a small glimpse into the beauty of the whole picture that can only be discovered when it's put together piece by piece. Much like our own lives, and our world views, when we limit ourselves to one set of beliefs, traditions or cultural norms, we aren't able to fully grasp th...
Chef Hong Thaimee: Thai Table Culture
January 25, 2022 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBAre you into Jig Saw Puzzles? Truthfully, me neither! However, they've been on my mind a lot lately! I have really be struck by puzzles that are left with just one corner finished. Why? Because they leave you with only a small glimpse into the beauty of the whole picture that can only be discovered when it's put together piece by piece. Much like our own lives, and our world views, when we limit ourselves to one set of beliefs, traditions or cultural norms, we aren't able to fully grasp th...
Drink Stations How to Design Them & Why They Matter
January 18, 2022 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBDo you implement systems & stations at your gatherings? No? Well you are in the RIGHT place! Stations help your guests, help themselves. Most importantly, stations allow you to step back while the party runs itself! With a little intention in the planning you will find time to focus on other aspects of the gathering, or valuable time with your guests in return! Kayty, owner and Hospitality Educator of Gather believes that systems and stations are the key to navigating all of our events ...
"Not Your Grandma's Charm School" Modern Day Etiquette w/ Courtney Opalko
January 11, 2022 14:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBWhen you first think about etiquette what comes to mind? For many of us we quickly think of shows like Downton Abbey or hospitality from our grandparents era. I recently was thinking about this topic and how little we as a culture know not just about it's importance but...what it really is! In this episode Etiquette Coach Courtney Opalko will talk through: The difference between old school etiquette and modern etiquette How etiquette can translate into essential life "soft-skills" Mu...
"Not Your Grandma's Charm School" Modern Day Etiquette w/ Courtney Opalko
January 11, 2022 14:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBWhen you first think about etiquette what comes to mind? For many of us we quickly think of shows like Downton Abbey or hospitality from our grandparents era. I recently was thinking about this topic and how little we as a culture know not just about it's importance but...what it really is! In this episode Etiquette Coach Courtney Opalko will talk through: The difference between old school etiquette and modern etiquette How etiquette can translate into essential life "soft-skills" Mu...
Making Room For Grief w/ Dr. Peace Amadi
January 03, 2022 20:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBBefore you skip over to the next episode, hang tight, let's talk! You see, so often at our tables, we want to put a cherry on top of grief. We want to change the topic and move on to something that covers the sting. However, the most precious gift we can give someone at our table, is the gift of making room. Our friend Peace Amadi will be walking us through what it looks like to walk through this very topic with us today: We will be working through: What is grief? What triggers grief an...
Navigating Kids & Hospitality w/ Kendra Adachi
December 20, 2021 20:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBOur culture says a few things about hospitality with kids: 1: "It's not possible, just accept it" 2: "You need to wait for the next season, then it will get better" Kendra Adachi from The Lazy Genius talks with me in this episode about how hosting with kids is more than just possible, it can be good! We will walk through: What happens when we "wait for this stage to be over" How to reframe our expectation of mixing children & Hospitality Why it's important to invite people into your ...
Navigating Kids & Hospitality w/ Kendra Adachi
December 20, 2021 20:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBOur culture says a few things about hospitality with kids: 1: "It's not possible, just accept it" 2: "You need to wait for the next season, then it will get better" Kendra Adachi from The Lazy Genius talks with me in this episode about how hosting with kids is more than just possible, it can be good! We will walk through: What happens when we "wait for this stage to be over" How to reframe our expectation of mixing children & Hospitality Why it's important to invite people into your ...
Empowering Communities Through Culinary Education: Rollie Wesen & Jacques Pepin Foundation
December 01, 2021 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBA few weeks ago, we had the incredible privilege of welcoming Jacques Pepin on the podcast to talk about his life and legacy. Today we are turning the spotlight to further discuss the work he so passionately and generously pursues through the Jacques Pepin Foundation. To have this conversation we welcomed on the JPF executive director, and Jacques Son-in-law, Rollie Wesen. Through this episode you will learn about the ways community kitchens are being used to empower and give opportunity t...
Empowering Communities Through Culinary Education: Rollie Wesen & Jacques Pepin Foundation
December 01, 2021 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBA few weeks ago, we had the incredible privilege of welcoming Jacques Pepin on the podcast to talk about his life and legacy. Today we are turning the spotlight to further discuss the work he so passionately and generously pursues through the Jacques Pepin Foundation. To have this conversation we welcomed on the JPF executive director, and Jacques Son-in-law, Rollie Wesen. Through this episode you will learn about the ways community kitchens are being used to empower and give opportunity t...
Preparing for Holiday Baking w/ Joy The Baker
November 18, 2021 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBWhether we want to believe it or not, the holiday season is here! With that comes the balancing act of making baking fun while also being stress free! Hands up if you would like to make this year's baking a little less chaotic! We are overjoyed to welcome professional baker Joy the Baker to talk through everything holiday baking prep. From her experience in other people's kitchens, to becoming reputable in her own, Joy is a wealth of knowledge for the everyday host! In this episode we will d...
Preparing for Holiday Baking w/ Joy The Baker
November 18, 2021 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBWhether we want to believe it or not, the holiday season is here! With that comes the balancing act of making baking fun while also being stress free! Hands up if you would like to make this year's baking a little less chaotic! We are overjoyed to welcome professional baker Joy the Baker to talk through everything holiday baking prep. From her experience in other people's kitchens, to becoming reputable in her own, Joy is a wealth of knowledge for the everyday host! In this episode we will d...
Inspiring a Generation W/ Jacques Pepin
October 26, 2021 20:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBIf you take the time to look back through the past 50 years, American cooking has developed exponentially. With this the technique, ingredients and approach to everyday cooking in the home has evolved as well. At the lead of this was a group of formidable chefs, among them, Jacques Pepin. Along with these chefs, Pepin lead culture into a new way of approaching food in the restaurant industry and everyday table alike. With attention essential basic technique, and inspired by his international...
Inspiring a Generation W/ Jacques Pepin
October 26, 2021 20:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBIf you take the time to look back through the past 50 years, American cooking has developed exponentially. With this the technique, ingredients and approach to everyday cooking in the home has evolved as well. At the lead of this was a group of formidable chefs, among them, Jacques Pepin. Along with these chefs, Pepin lead culture into a new way of approaching food in the restaurant industry and everyday table alike. With attention essential basic technique, and inspired by his international...
Pregnancy, Delivery & Postpartum Care: A How to Guide for Hosting & Community w/ Allegra Gast
September 30, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBWhen someone in our community becomes pregnant, has a baby and journeys through postpartum there is no question that life changes. In our culture we see that these seasons, while they are very very exciting, often lead to a disconnect from community, baby blues and postpartum depression. I welcomed my friend Allegra Gast, lactation consultant and birth doula, on the episode today to talk through how we can better host and support those in our communities in these seasons. The reality is ...
Pregnancy, Delivery & Postpartum Care: A How to Guide for Hosting & Community w/ Allegra Gast
September 30, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBWhen someone in our community becomes pregnant, has a baby and journeys through postpartum there is no question that life changes. In our culture we see that these seasons, while they are very very exciting, often lead to a disconnect from community, baby blues and postpartum depression. I welcomed my friend Allegra Gast, lactation consultant and birth doula, on the episode today to talk through how we can better host and support those in our communities in these seasons. The reality is ...
Cook Once Dinner Fix & Hospitality With Pets w/ Cassy Joy Garcia
September 01, 2021 19:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBWhen I say the words, weeknight dinner planning, does it give you a pit in your stomach? Whether busy weeknights for you look like a battle with decision fatigue OR that you want to make cooking easier but that the meal prep craze, with once a week cooking is just not something you enjoy. Cassy Joy Garcia made it her mission to find a way to support the everyday cook who finds themselves in this exact situation. Today we will be talking through what it looks like to use tonights dinner to...
Cook Once Dinner Fix & Hospitality With Pets w/ Cassy Joy Garcia
September 01, 2021 19:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBWhen I say the words, weeknight dinner planning, does it give you a pit in your stomach? Whether busy weeknights for you look like a battle with decision fatigue OR that you want to make cooking easier but that the meal prep craze, with once a week cooking is just not something you enjoy. Cassy Joy Garcia made it her mission to find a way to support the everyday cook who finds themselves in this exact situation. Today we will be talking through what it looks like to use tonights dinner to...
Feast Flow: Creating an Intentional Food Display!
August 03, 2021 21:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBHave you ever thought: "WOAH, there are way too many people in the kitchen" OR "I dont know why my food displays always look so chaotic!" If you said yes, this episode will give you just the tips you need! Here at Gather we use the term, feast flow. This to us means, the message you speak about your food, and how you want guests to interact with it without even saying a word! In this 101 conversation we will talk about 1: Serve-ware: How to create simple beauty and dynamic with height...
10 Steps Towards Becoming an Everyday Host
July 27, 2021 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBThis week, Sharon Says So shared about us on her account and with that, we welcomed thousands of you to our community! This table just got a whole lot bigger! One of the first things we asked you as you joined our community was, "What you want to know about us OR hospitality." Countless responses came in surrounding the topic of where to event start with hospitality and the topic of developing confidence. We decided to put the questions together to create a guide that we believe is a star...
Words that Sabotage our Gatherings
July 19, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBDid you know that your words set your guests heart and gaze for the event? It's easy to feel hospitality insecurity, culture tells us that we shouldn't be confident unless...However our most common way to cope, is to cover our insecurities up with phrases and apologies that do everything except...cover them up! When we welcome our guests with words like: "I didn't have time to clean today excuse the mess..." "I know you cook better but..." "The kids are crazy right now, but ignore them" ...
Extending an Invitation: How, What, Where, When & Why w/ Jen Schmidt
July 12, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBLet's talk Invitations, Does the thought of extending one make you cringe? Have you been wanting to get to know your neighbor, but never seem to find a natural way to invite? Have you been wanting to get coffee with that person you often workout next to at the gym? If yes, this episode is for you. Diving into how to invite those in our life to creative gatherings we will be walking through how to phrase invitation, who to invite, and ways to gather that make everyday hospitality attainable....
Extending an Invitation: How, What, Where, When & Why w/ Jen Schmidt
July 12, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBLet's talk Invitations, Does the thought of extending one make you cringe? Have you been wanting to get to know your neighbor, but never seem to find a natural way to invite? Have you been wanting to get coffee with that person you often workout next to at the gym? If yes, this episode is for you. Diving into how to invite those in our life to creative gatherings we will be walking through how to phrase invitation, who to invite, and ways to gather that make everyday hospitality attainable....
Everything Charcuterie: Color Balancing, Dietary Swaps, What to Have on Hand & more!
June 28, 2021 20:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBHave you every wondered, How do you even say CHARCUTERIE? In this episode with Gather Intentional Living's Owner & Hospitality Educator Kayty Helgerson, you will learn the correct pronunciation & everything you need to know to get started. Talking through what supplies you should have in your kitchen for a spontaneous charcuterie, to how to accommodate a variety of dietary needs at your table, this episode will leave you better prepared to create your own! Kayty is a firm believer that a c...
Everything Charcuterie: Color Balancing, Dietary Swaps, What to Have on Hand & more!
June 28, 2021 20:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBHave you every wondered, How do you even say CHARCUTERIE? In this episode with Gather Intentional Living's Owner & Hospitality Educator Kayty Helgerson, you will learn the correct pronunciation & everything you need to know to get started. Talking through what supplies you should have in your kitchen for a spontaneous charcuterie, to how to accommodate a variety of dietary needs at your table, this episode will leave you better prepared to create your own! Kayty is a firm believer that a c...
Kobe Campbell: How Trauma Effects Our Desire to Serve & Be Served
June 21, 2021 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBTrauma, mental health and it's connection to relationships is an aspect of culture that often goes unaddressed. So often trauma, betrayal and rejection make their way into our lives and show up later in ways we would never expect. In this conversation with Kobe Campbell, licensed trauma therapist, we dive into how relational trauma can only be healed in relationship. We discuss the unique and beautiful ways that the table, and being a host, comes with the invitation to heal or harm. Talking ...
Kobe Campbell: How Trauma Effects Our Desire to Serve & Be Served
June 21, 2021 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBTrauma, mental health and it's connection to relationships is an aspect of culture that often goes unaddressed. So often trauma, betrayal and rejection make their way into our lives and show up later in ways we would never expect. In this conversation with Kobe Campbell, licensed trauma therapist, we dive into how relational trauma can only be healed in relationship. We discuss the unique and beautiful ways that the table, and being a host, comes with the invitation to heal or harm. Talking ...
Comedy, Coping & Conversation w/ Comedian Mike Goodwin
May 31, 2021 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBAfter Kayty attended a recent comedy show with John Crist & Mike Goodwin she realized a few things 1. How refreshingly clean the show was 2. That they both referenced the connection between how the deepest pain often births the best comedy. After laughing her way through the entire show she knew she needed to dive deeper into this conversation. In this episode Kayty interviews Mike Goodwin from Bowtie Comedy for a riveting conversation about the use comedy and when to avoid it at the table. ...
Comedy, Coping & Conversation w/ Comedian Mike Goodwin
May 31, 2021 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBAfter Kayty attended a recent comedy show with John Crist & Mike Goodwin she realized a few things 1. How refreshingly clean the show was 2. That they both referenced the connection between how the deepest pain often births the best comedy. After laughing her way through the entire show she knew she needed to dive deeper into this conversation. In this episode Kayty interviews Mike Goodwin from Bowtie Comedy for a riveting conversation about the use comedy and when to avoid it at the table. ...
Ambience Creating Belonging
April 12, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBOver the course of my life I have been a part of many gatherings that I didn’t host, but attended as a guest. Some that have made me feel particularly welcome, others that, probably without knowing so, have pushed us away. I’ve become an observer of these gatherings and noted what it was that caused that effect. While of course, a series of factors go into this, the loudest and most impactful element of them all is AMBIENCE. As we became more familiar with ambience and how vastly different ...
Ambience Creating Belonging
April 12, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBOver the course of my life I have been a part of many gatherings that I didn’t host, but attended as a guest. Some that have made me feel particularly welcome, others that, probably without knowing so, have pushed us away. I’ve become an observer of these gatherings and noted what it was that caused that effect. While of course, a series of factors go into this, the loudest and most impactful element of them all is AMBIENCE. As we became more familiar with ambience and how vastly different ...
Let Them Bring Food! How and Why to Let Your Guests Contribute Food to your Gathering.
April 05, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBSomewhere in culture we learned that it is unacceptable to ask or allow our guests to bring food to our gatherings. While we're not telling you to bring a potato salad to a formal gala, we will be sharing how to navigate this in everyday hospitality. In today's episode we break down 4 main reasons why you should let your guests contribute food and how to ask or organize that as well. 1: You Can't Do it All, Financially & Time 2. It makes people feel more comfortable. 3. It better support...