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

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

HIGHLIGHTS:

2:39 The Journey into Clean Beauty

5:32 Unlearning for Growth

7:13 Facing Terrifying Decisions

11:38 The Impact of Vulnerability

14:31 Learning from Failure

19:02 Mentorship and Influence

22:30 Embracing Your Desires

27:48 Take the Next Step

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Produced by Maddie Buis @maddie_buis

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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 with production services by Line Brunet, Podcast Maven.

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

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

HIGHLIGHTS:

1:37 Journey of an Entrepreneur

3:19 Unlearning for Growth

6:24 The Fear of Decision-Making

8:21 Moments of Failure

10:20 Being a Female Founder

14:01 Influential Figures in Life

16:12 Best and Worst Advice

18:48 The Challenge of Balance

23:29 Preparing for Motherhood

27:25 Embracing Dual Roles

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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

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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 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

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Produced by Maddie Buis @maddie_buis

This season of The Room To Be In is sponsored by Country Water. Made with Southern Charm. Order with show code "THEROOMTOBEIN" as well as "FIRSTDRINK" for first time customers to get a 10% off discount. drinkcountrywater.com

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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 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

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Produced by Maddie Buis @maddie_buis

This season of The Room To Be In is sponsored by Country Water. Made with Southern Charm. Order with show code "THEROOMTOBEIN" as well as "FIRSTDRINK" for first time customers to get a 10% off discount. drinkcountrywater.com

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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 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.

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Produced by Maddie Buis @maddie_buis

This season of The Room To Be In is sponsored by Country Water. Made with Southern Charm. Order with show code "THEROOMTOBEIN" as well as "FIRSTDRINK" for first time customers to get a 10% off discount. drinkcountrywater.com

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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 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

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Produced by Maddie Buis @maddie_buis

This season of The Room To Be In is sponsored by Country Water. Made with Southern Charm. Order with show code "THEROOMTOBEIN" as well as "FIRSTDRINK" for first time customers to get a 10% off discount. drinkcountrywater.com

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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 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

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Produced by Maddie Buis @maddie_buis

This season of The Room To Be In is sponsored by Country Water. Made with Southern Charm. Order with show code "THEROOMTOBEIN" as well as "FIRSTDRINK" for first time customers to get a 10% off discount. drinkcountrywater.com

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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 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

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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.