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Making Room by GatherMold, Longevity, And Creating A Healthy HomeWhat if the missing link in your health story isn’t another pill, but intentional choices in your home, your gut, and a season of new conversations about health? We sit down with Dr. Ann Shippy, engineer turned board-certified functional medicine physician, to map a practical route from unexplained symptoms to real recovery. When conventional care couldn’t explain a sudden crash in her health, she became her own experiment and uncovered the systems thinking that now guides her patients toward lasting change. We dig into the important conversation of mold in our homes as an overlooked drive...
2025-11-011h 11Making Room by GatherThe Body Teaches the Soul: Change your Habits, Change Your Life w/ Justin EarleyJustin Earley found himself in a life rattling season in his early 30's. This unexpected, and at times, dark season reveled a profound truth: your heart follows your habits. Through this deeply personal, and relatable conversation we explore the habits that actually lead to the changes we long for in our relationships, health and overall lives. Through this conversation you will hear more on the topics of: • living beyond labels and why naming is not fixing• life as a garden not a machine• breath prayer and box breathing to calm the nervous system• practice your way o...
2025-10-221h 15Making Room by GatherOur Miracle House Story: A Conversation of HOPE for Anyone Believing for a Space to Call HomeSome new home stories start with spreadsheets. Ours began with a tired face at a graduation party and a nudge that wouldn’t let go. After six years in an 800-square-foot cottage that doubled as an studio and home, we were out of options and almost out of hope. We’d heard “you’ll never find it” from strangers and a realtor that reviewed our dream + budget on paper...Then quickly things changed. We reconnected with friends, after something in our heart told us to send the text that answered a prayer 6 years in the making. Their prayers me...
2025-10-1532 minMaking Room by GatherFood With a Story Tastes Better: Burn Out Reimagined, PBS, and Storytelling w/ Vivian HowardI grew up watching PBS- chances are you did too. This made me particularly interested in the life and story of the new show, Kitchen Curious hosted by Vivian Howard. While I expected to connect over our love of food, and a commitment to learning in the kitchen- what I didn't expect was to be deeply inspired by her approach to burn out and creativity. Through this episode we explore canning 101, how to keep creativity sustainable, and how her new show Kitchen Curious answers the questions that all of us are asking. She's wise, she's incredibly talented a...
2025-10-151h 06Making Room by GatherYou're Already Paying for a Travel Agent—Why Not Actually Use One? w/ Stephani IzzoI don't know about you, but when I hear about travel agents I quickly think about My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Chances are, you do too. Whatever happened to travel agents? They're not just still around but what they offer is changing with the times and helping plan stress free vacations without spending a penny more than DIY bookings. Shocking right? Stephani Izzo, a travel expert specializing in Sandals, Beaches and Disney, breaks down the modern travel agent experience, dispelling myths along the way. The biggest revelation? Using an agent typically costs exactly the same as...
2025-07-1448 minMaking Room by GatherDate With Kayt: I Know You Want to Cancel, but Please Go!A few weeks ago, I posted a quick post- "Whatever you do, please don't cancel your plans." This messaging about the temptation to cancel plans and wait until we feel totally 'on' to participate in community resonated with many of you. I knew I was not alone. So, I took the conversation to the show to talk about my own tendency to easily cancel, and how saying yes even when I want to just stay home changed the way I see the purpose of community. Through this episode we'll touch on: • Exploring the te...
2024-12-2923 min
The Collectives Conversations with Jeff PittsKayty Helgerson - Why We Gather & Christian HospitalityIn this episode of The Collectives Conversations, we have an enriching discussion with Kayty Helgerson, founder of Gather Intentional Living. Kayty shares her compelling journey of living in Chiang Mai, Thailand, where she worked in social services and community building. This profound experience ignited her passion for fostering intentional living and biblical hospitality, leading her to establish Gather Intentional Living.Key Takeaways:Kayty’s Story in Chiang Mai: Learn about Kayty's inspiring work in Chiang Mai, where she was deeply involved in social work and community support. Her experiences there shaped her understanding of community and hos...
2024-07-2254 min
Perfect-ish: Time Management for Your Beautifully Imperfect Life64 | Welcome Home! The Art of Gathering Using Food, Design and Relationships *feat Kayty Helgerson*🏡We are in the middle of a loneliness pandemic. More than ever people feel disconnected and alone and too busy to do anything about it. Thankfully we have Hospitality Educator, Kayty Helgerson of Gather Intentional Living & Everyday Hospitality. As a public speaker, food stylist, writer, and aspiring interior designer, she is set out to see our generation come back to the table through hospitality.
Kayty's mission started as a newlywed moving halfway around the world to Thailand and feeling completely alone. She realized that it was up to her to change the narrative to make new fri...
2024-06-2544 minMaking Room by GatherDate With Kayt: What Loneliness in Adulthood Taught Me About Community & HospitalityI always felt messy talking about loneliness in adulthood. This past week I was just curious (even though I knew the answer) how many adults would say they feel lonely and long for friendship. 85% of people polled, hundreds and hundreds of people said YEP, ME! I was not surprised...but surprised. It was hard to see those numbers, yet I was thankful for the honesty. It made me realize, it's time that we talk more about this. Through this conversation we will be chatting through a conversation we've been having on our Instagram @gatherintentionalliving. What m...
2024-06-2331 minMaking Room by GatherWhy Do We Stay w/ Stephanie QuayleWhy Do We Stay? Like you when I first read those words, I paused, and started to think. Stephanie Quayle, Country Music Artist, shares her gripping, powerful personal story with others in the launch of her new book, to help others find freedom navigating toxic relationships. Through the tragic loss of her boyfriend, and the eye opening journey to healing, she was invited into an entirely new understanding of relationships, friendship, and navigating her own journey with self-worth and faith. Though this rich conversation we will define narcissism and toxic relationships. The truth...
2024-06-151h 09Making Room by GatherAmbitious Kitchen: Indulge, Find Joy & Heal in the Kitchen Again w/ Monique VolzI remember the early days of cooking videos hitting social media. Specifically I remember the few accounts that I gravitated towards. Ambitious Kitchen was one of them. Monique's approach to healthy, but flavor packed, recipes paired with her stunning studio won me over. Over the years I have watched her platform grown to host a robust collection of recipes and attracted millions of loyal followers. I recently saw that she was preparing to launch her debut cookbook, and wanted to celebrate it by sharing it with all of you! The story told in this episode holds depth...
2024-06-0743 minMaking Room by GatherSalvage, Refinish, & Make It Your Own w/ Woodward ThrowbacksGrowing up, I wasn't exposed much to the world of antiquing or thrifting. I am your girl if you're looking for an incredible deal, but, knowing how to buy and repurpose previously loved pieces, not my strength. There is not a question that over the past few years, 'old made new' is not just sustainable but a highly sought after design approach. I quickly came to learn that to dive into this conversation I had to call in the experts. Bo & Kyle of Woodward Throwbacks, don't just 'pick' like we've seen on TV show's like American Pickers, th...
2024-05-1949 minMaking Room by GatherHouse Rules: Learn Design Rules & Break Them Beautifully w/ The NesterThe Nester, Myquillen Smith, Has become a well loved source of design knowledge in the social media space. She has been on the list of our 'guests we want to have on the show' for a while now, and this episode was everything I knew it would be! Just like speed dating, this episode goes through 20 'rules' for decorating that are listed in her new book, House Rules. When you hear those words you may think this conversation will be rigid, while actually It's the opposite. She approaches design, and encourages the everyday host, to learn the...
2024-05-0252 minMaking Room by GatherModern Asian Kitchen w/ Kat LieuWhere do you learn about cooking? This question hit me lately. If we look back, we learned the ins and outs of hosting and navigating the kitchen from our families, and things have rapidly, and drastically, changed. So quickly we resort to social media, and while it's a great source of inspiration, it's not a good teacher. This conversation with author and recipe developer Kat Lieu paints the pictorially beautiful of the important role family plays in the way we view food. If you are anything like me Asian cuisine is comfort food. Not talking about quick...
2024-04-1941 minMaking Room by GatherDate with Kayt: You Invited Them Over For Dinner...Now What?You invited new friends over for dinner......it went well ...and now you're thinking, NOW WHAT? Don't wait another year to invite them over again. Instead listen to this! So many of us are craving deeper connection through our hospitality. We are longing for friendships but honestly- culture doesn't tell how the two fit together. In this episode, we will chat through three ways to intentionally deepen connections that start first at your table. Have a thought about this episode? Head on over to our instagram and join the c...
2024-04-0319 minMaking Room by GatherLoyal to a Fault w/ Courtney BurgCancel culture, boundaries and gossip oh my! Makes you kind of want to say, 'you know what...let's just cancel', I get it! Culture is slowly but surely making more spaces for us to get honest about our relationships, and while it's an important step for so many of us, it still can seem uncertain and sometimes a little lonely. Courtney J Burg, author of Loyal to a Fault, joins me for this thought provoking, challenging and (hopefully!) healing conversation. We talk through various relational dynamics including: What to do when you realize...
2024-03-1554 minMaking Room by GatherRedefining Health: An Honest Conversation on Food, Body Image and Community w/ Heather CreekmoreWhat if I told you that body image issues are not...actually about our body? What if I told you that health is not solely about food and exercise? What if we're getting it all wrong? ...and because of it our relationships are seeing the consequences? ...and because of it the way we 'show up' is being impacted. This conversation with Heather Creekmore is gold mine. Author of the book 40-Day Body Image Workbook, her platform helps thousands of women around the world redefine the way the approach body image, stop comparing and...
2024-03-0159 minMaking Room by GatherFood Network Obsessed w/ Jaymee SireLet me paint a picture for you... 5th Grade Kayty goes to her room to watch TV. What does she turn on? Not Nickelodeon, nope, Food Network. Surprised? That and Game Show Network.From an early age my passion for food, culinary arts (and apparently game shows?) ran through my veins and through it I became Food Network Obsessed. Over the years I watched food trends, and the network, evolve and it's such an incredible transformation to look back on! If you are anything like me you have your favorite chefs, shows and of course recipes. Through...
2024-01-1943 min
She Lives Fearless Podcast: Embracing the Unknown (Season 2025)Season 17: From Chaos to Calm: Tips for Preparing Your Home for a Stress-Free Holiday with Special Guest Kayty HelgersonDon't let the holiday season drain you! Pause with us and position your heart and home to be peace-filled. In today's episode, we're replaying an episode with hosts Holly Newton and Dina Deleasa-Gonsar with special guest, Kayty Helgerson.Kayty is the powerhouse leading lifestyle hospitality brand, Gather Intentional Living. What started as a passion for wanting to help others find community turned into skill-building courses, a successful podcast, and inspiring home products. Kayty and her husband Colby moved to Chang Mai, Thailand to volunteer in the area of human trafficking and child exploitation...
2023-11-1729 min
So Can IThe Importance of Hospitality + Connection and Why It Matters in Today's World with Kayty HelgersonToday I am joined by Kayty Helgerson. Kayty is a hospitality educator and owner of Gather Intentional Living & Everyday Hospitality. A public speaker, food stylist, writer, aspiring interior designer, and recipe developer, she is set out to see our generation come back to the table through hospitality. Gather started as a small New England business and throughout the pandemic experienced tremendous growth as they shifted to virtual. Through this shift, they welcomed guests from all fifty states and six countries through their hundreds of workshops on charcuterie, cake decorating, and hospitality education. They have since expanded to o...
2023-07-2545 minShe Lives Fearless Podcast: Embracing the Unknown (Season 2025)Season Twelve: Special Edition - Preparing Your Heart, Home, and Table with Special Guest Kayty HelgersonHosts Holly Newton and Dina Deleasa-Gonsar recently sat down with Kayty Helgerson and had a fun and enlightening conversation that's sure to help you begin your preparation for the upcoming holidays. Kayty Helgerson is the powerhouse leading lifestyle hospitality brand, Gather Intentional Living. What started as a passion for wanting help others find community turned into skill building courses, a successful podcast, and inspiring home products. Kayty and her husband Colby moved to Chang Mai, Thailand to volunteer in the area of human trafficking and child exploitation using their backgrounds in social work and criminal justice. While t...
2022-11-1529 minMaking Room by Gather10 Ways to Become an Everyday Host: Let's Revisit an Important Conversation w/ Kayty HelgersonWere you here when @sharonsaysso shared about us? It was the start of amazing things here at Gather! The week she shared, we released an episode called “10 Ways to Become an Everyday Host” and it quickly became our most downloaded episode to date. As years have gone by, we wanted to bring the conversation back to the surface because it is more important now than ever! In culture, we are often told narratives that gathering is for a select few, with a certain income, certain skill set, and steady friend group. What if that wasn’t true...
2022-10-2531 minMaking Room by GatherWe'll Be Back in October!If you listened a few weeks back, you may have heard that we are making, Making Room by Gather a bigger part of Gather. With this have come exciting opportunities that we are embracing in this next season. To take the time we need to plan, prepare and grow we are taking a few weeks off and will be back in October! Here's what you can expect! Improved audio and production, Yay! Full video of our interviews with guests that can be viewed on YouTube! Video clips on Social Media to...
2022-09-2001 minMaking Room by GatherSimplify, Declutter & Reclaim Your Home w/ Cortney FloreyMinimalism is a word that has swept the design world by storm. With a spotlight on Scandinavian style and decluttering becoming the highlight of some of culture’s favorite new tv shows, a few questions remain. What are the main differences between organization and decluttering, AND how do I make that a reality in my own home? After living in an RV as newlyweds, Courtney Florey and her husband learned first-hand the importance of decluttering and the freedom that comes with it! Now living in their own home, Courtney has taken her experience in small spaces and larger ho...
2022-08-2229 minMaking Room by GatherFinding Hope in Rituals of Grief & Healing w/ Amanda Held OpeltAmanda Held Opelt found herself not experiencing grief until much later in life. Feeling unprepared she quickly found herself facing a series of significant losses from miscarriages to the loss of her sister at a young age. This process led her a place of vulnerability where she learned the important role that others play in the journey to healing along with what was needed for her to work towards a new normal. Through her studies across cultures grief rituals played a big role in finding hope.In our lives usually one of two things is true, w...
2022-08-2053 minMaking Room by GatherEat Your Heart Out: Crave-worthy Gluten & Dairy Free w/ Daphne OzSupport the show
2022-08-0848 minMaking Room by GatherBold Flavors & Rich Culture From the Heart of Mexico w/ Miguel LealIt was the summer after my senior year of high school. I had just graduated and I was on my way to Chiquila, Mexico. We landed, for my first time in Mexico, and drove to a remote village where everything was new to me. There was something so foreign, yet so inviting, and that combination made me dive into every experience that approached me over the next few weeks. One thing that stood out to me in such a profound way was the way the culture was food, and the food was culture. As we walked the streets...
2022-08-0143 minMaking Room by GatherLove Thy Neighbor...But Really, Here's How! W/ Craig Allen CooperWe have heard it time and time again, Love thy neighbor. But...what does that mean in our lives, now? Recently I learned about the new book "Glad You're Here" Written by Walker Hayes and his neighbor and dear friend, Craig Allen Cooper. Their story is one that goes against how so many of us view neighbors in the most refreshing, culture-shifting way. As the world grows increasingly distant, I wanted to have this conversation because those in my very own community have had the greatest impact on my life. Neighbors have celebrated with me, mourned with...
2022-07-2547 minMaking Room by Gather4 Ways to Fail at Friendship w/ Rob GuintaI’ll start here. There have been seasons where I have royally messed up on friendship. Chances are you are either nodding your head as someone who is in the same position or have unfortunately been on the other side of a friendship gone wrong. While I have been grateful for the increasing amount of relationship resources in culture, there still is so much to discover. If there’s one thing I learned is that relationships require being a constant learner. They require learning from past experiences, constant self-reflection and ultimately intentionality. Recently I recon...
2022-07-2156 minMaking Room by GatherDate with Kayt: 'What Do I Feed Special Diet Guests?'- A Tell All!'What should I serve guests with dietary restrictions' Over the past few months, this has without a question been our most commonly asked question! Let's be honest, it can be intimidating! After years of eating, cooking and catering gluten and dairy free myself, I have learned quite a bit along the way. Through this Date with Kayt we will talk through: -How the way we talk about and serve special diet foods can divide a table...and how to make sure that doesn't happen. -How to use the recipes you already love to s...
2022-07-1324 minMaking Room by GatherPicky Eaters & Kids at the Table w/ Kids Eat In ColorKids, food, and hospitality have become a trio that leaves both parents and hosts with angst and uncertainty. While we all dream of community dinners, smooth meals at guest homes, and kids that happily eat ALL of everything they are served, we know that is rarely the reality. As with parenting culture in general, people are quick to throw advice around, yet few are actually experts on helping you see change and bringing peace back to meal time! For years I have been following Jennifer, from Kids Eat in Color. She has a way of walking parents and...
2022-07-1148 minMaking Room by GatherHow to Become an Everyday Sommelier w/ Dana BeninatiWine causes both delight and a lot of head scratching when it comes to hospitality. Without a doubt, wine is considered a significant part of hospitality and food culture around the world. We all can think of a time where we have sipped the perfect glass, and stopped to savor the perfect pairing with the meal being enjoyed with it. It isn’t always this way, however. So many of us find ourselves saying “I’ll drink what they’re having,” or heading to the store and leaving wondering if the bottle we picked up is the best option for...
2022-07-0448 minMaking Room by GatherCreating Cozy & Preparing for Summer Hospitality w/ Liz Marie GalvanCozy: We seek it and we crave it. If we’re honest with ourselves we feel that a certain level of cozy is only achievable by a select few. We can all think of a home we’ve been in, or one we’ve dreamed over through our social screen, that feels nothing shy of inviting. Each detail intentionally placed, each color complimenting the next, all woven together in a way that says, “You’re welcome here.” If I've learned one thing about design, it’s that one’s home design often makes or breaks the confidence they hold as the...
2022-06-2750 minMaking Room by GatherDebunking Dress Codes & Overcoming "Yoga Pants Mom Rut"w/ Alison Lumbatis“Wait, but what am I supposed to wear?” Have you ever received an invitation to an event and wondered that very question? We’ve all seen the movie plots where someone underdresses for a very formal occasion AND more times than not, that very plot finds its way into our own lives. So much of social anxiety starts with the invitation. When too little information is given or information is misunderstood, it leaves us wondering what is expected of us. In this episode, we invited Outfit Formulas creator, Alison Lumbatis, to help us define six typ...
2022-06-2042 minMaking Room by GatherPit BBQ, Grilling Tell-All & Getting Father's Day Ready w/ Pit Master PatThere is something so enticing about BBQ. Around the world this cooking technique is used and well-loved. With the summer upon us, cookouts are on our minds and yet so many of us only fall in the “I can cook a decent burger” category of BBQ skill level. All of us can say that there's a level of BBQ or grilling that we would love to improve in to give us an extra kick of confidence. Pit Master Pat Martin is truly a master of his craft and is leading the way in open pit BBQ through his many...
2022-06-1336 minMaking Room by GatherDate With Kayt: Keeping Your Kids Safe With Open Door Hospitality* This Episode is not suitable for little ears* This past week a question came into our inbox: " How do I host someone at my house that is 'creepy' with my kids" ...The question also included red flags that I believe many of you are facing and likely wondering how to deal with at your table. Through this conversation I will bring to the table what I believe will be the start of a series on this show. While I am an advocate for open door hospitality, it is critical to kno...
2022-06-0916 minMaking Room by GatherCookie Art: Beginners Guide to Cookie Decorating w/ SweetAmbsWe’ve all been mesmerized by cookie decorating videos at one time or another. Something about them gives us a sense of wonder and a confidence that, “If they can do it…surely I can too!” We walk down the aisles of the grocery store buying far too many supplies, none of which we know how to use properly. We head home only to find out that we, in fact, should have looked up just a few more tutorials before getting started. If you find yourself nodding along to this experience, you are surely not alone!
2022-06-0634 minMaking Room by GatherDate with Kayt: 6 Ways to Make People Feel Seen at Our Tables & In Our CommunitiesEach month I lead one episode to dive deeper into hospitality, community, relationship and intentional living. This episode is one that was brewing in my heart all month, and finally I was able to put it to words! It is very likely that you have had both of these experiences:- Leaving an event feeling more disconnected than when you walked in & - Leaving an interaction feeling deeply seen and craving more time togetherWe live in a time where we are more connected than ever, yet, lonelier than ever. What this tells me...
2022-05-3122 minMaking Room by GatherCulture Building Through the NYC Food Scene w/ Amelie Kang from Mala ProjectMany of us daydream of leaving our home country to pursue our dreams, yet not many of us find ourselves making that a reality. Amelie Kang was one of the few who took the leap, leaving her home in China to move to America and explore a career in culinary arts. After years of being a student to a Chinese teacher with international cooking exposure and her grandmother's culinary influence, her curiosity was heightened. Upon arriving in America, she soon graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and hopped on the fast track to open her own restaurant...
2022-05-3040 minMaking Room by GatherAdventurous Eating w/ Mediterranean Flair with Eden GrinshpanIf I could, I would be on the Mediterranean coast with salty air and surrounded by all the olives, mint, hummus, and local flavors one could imagine at any given time! My whole life I have savored (and craved) Middle Eastern flavors and am always looking for new dishes to try and more ways to incorporate them into my everyday life. Like many cuisines, I find that we generally have a limited scope of what’s available. Often sticking to hummus and a traditional greek salad, there are so many dishes awaiting the everyday chef (that will leave th...
2022-05-2448 minMaking Room by GatherThe Difference Between Self-Love, Self-Care & Self-Health w/ Bethany McDaniel from Primally PureSelf-care is one of the loudest messages our culture is screaming at us right now. With products, ideas, food, and marketing all created with this end goal in mind, is it possible this may be leading us to an unexpected end result? I have been following Primally Pure, a non-toxic skincare line, for years! A few weeks ago, I heard the owner, Bethany McDaniel, share a unique spin on this topic and it caught my attention. She discussed the difference between self-care, self-love, and self-health along with the cautions and truths behind each of them. Helping to reframe...
2022-05-1638 minMaking Room by GatherIntentionally Sipping: Craft Zero-Proof Options w/ Lily GeigerFiglia is a word that captivated me at first glance. It means “daughter” in Italian, but the Figlia Aperitivo team has expanded it to mean, “A tribute to the power of family- the given and the chosen. A community built for honest conversations. To offer a seat at the table and lend an ear. To serve the good stuff and talk about the hard stuff. To laugh, cry, and think together.” I am always drawn to brands that create products with belonging and intentionality in mind. Lily Geiger did exactly that. After losing her dad to alcoholism, she set out...
2022-05-0935 minMaking Room by GatherRenovations That Reflect Your Family & How to Survive the Process w/ Alma HomesRenovations and home building always seem a whole lot more glamorous when we’re watching them onTV. However, when it comes time to embark on a project like that ourselves, that’s an entirely different story. From excitement and big dreams, to surprises and messes, renovations and custom builds can seem like a daunting undertaking, but …it doesn’t have to. We invited Kirsten Erickson from Alma Homes onto the show to talk through how to survive your renovation process and make sure the end result reflects your family well! Here are some of the highlights you can look forw...
2022-05-0250 minMaking Room by GatherSweet Truths About Cookies & Living A Vibrant Healthy Life w/ Sweet Lorens CookiesCookies and health sound like an unlikely pair, but not to Sweet Loren’s Cookies owner, Loren Brill. After finding herself with a cancer diagnosis in her 20’s, she gained a new outlook on the connection between food and health. On her journey to learning how to make nutrient rich food delicious, she realized one thing - she was missing a crave worthy dessert that she could feel good about. This led her to not only create one, but to soon distribute it to grocery stores across the country! Loren’s approach to living a balanced lifestyle is one th...
2022-04-2553 minMaking Room by GatherBonus Episode: An Excerpt From Shauna Neiquests New Book, 'I Guess I Haven't Learned That Yet'This week, we have the unique opportunity of giving you access to an audio clip from Shauna Neiquests newest release, 'I Guess I Haven't Learned That Yet.' Shauna has quickly become one of my favorite authors, after reading her book Present over Perfect. Her relatable storytelling invites you the beauty and vulnerability of all she shares, and in turn makes you feel known. With that, I am overjoyed to cheer her on in this new launch!---Three years ago Shauna Niequist, her husband and two sons, alllifelong Midwesterners, moved from the Chicago suburbs to...
2022-04-2111 minMaking Room by GatherWhat If It's Wonderful? Release Your Fears, Choose Joy & Find The Courage to Celebrate w/ Nicole ZasowskiHave you ever found yourself in an ‘in-between’ season? A season of waiting, of wondering, of pain, or uncertainty? There is no question that this journey of moving back to America AND navigating starting a business has sparked ALL those and more for us. A few weeks ago, a new book flooded my instagram feed. It felt like everyone was posting about the launch of “What If It’s Wonderful?” by Nicole Zasowski. When asked, she graciously accepted our offer to come on the show. It wasn’t until I started to dive into this powerful, truth-filled book, that I reali...
2022-04-1451 minMaking Room by GatherAmerica's #1 Reality TV Judge & The 4 Words that Led Her There w/ Gail SimmonsI grew up watching two things religiously: Game shows and Cooking Shows. Something about them inspired me, sparked curiosity and the dreams of what could be. As I got older, my love for these shows grew as I continued to follow new shows, new show concepts and new hosts. Recently, I began following Gail Simmons, chef, cookbook author, Tv personality and Judge on Bravo's Top Chef. While I was intrigued to hear more about her career, Gail shares not only about what she is currently known for, but the profound process that led her here. Through this conversation you wi...
2022-04-1350 minMaking Room by GatherEdible Flowers, Brunch Boards & Tips for Spring Hosting!This episode is a sweet one! With Easter and spring holidays right around the corner, we will talk through some details I am planning for my own spring entertaining, and fresh inspiration for your tables too! A season full of flowers, vibrant table scapes and perfect weather, it's my favorite time to host! With the same holidays year after year, sometimes our tables can feel a little dull or in need of fresh inspiration. Through this episode, my hope is to inspire you with a few new ideas to try, ways to master current food and decor trends, and o...
2022-04-0527 minMaking Room by GatherThe Astronauts Wife: How Launching Her Husband into Space Changed the Way She Lived on Earth w/ Stacey MorganStacey Morgan prepared, as much as she could, to send her husband into space. Alongside members of the NASA community, her kids, and the world, her husband took off, leaving her with the sheer reality that this could be the most celebratory season of her life, or the most tragic. Through this striking reality, she was left to question, ‘Where does my hope rest?’ As weeks went by, she faced parts of life that many of us aren’t forced to face in a lifetime. As she wrestled through community, fear, hope, and friendship, she came upon some truths...
2022-04-041h 13Making Room by GatherUpdates About Making Room Podcast & Intentional Hospitality, "Why, When, What, How"If you've been around Making Room for a while, you have likely noticed our growth and changes along the way! We want you to feel at home in this space, so we wanted to share some updates with you!Coming up on Making Room we will be honing in on three main categories, to prepare you holistically for everyday hospitality. Our episodes will fall in three main categories: Food, Design & People! Through those we will welcome on guests in the industry for conversations that launch early in the week. Throughout the month, you can also expect to...
2022-03-3021 minMaking Room by GatherParenting, Disney & Married to Uncle Jesse w/ Caitlin Mchugh StamosMany 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 expect to hear us laugh, and chat, our way through: Wh...
2022-03-2843 minMaking Room by GatherThe Journey to a Williams Sonoma Collaboration w/ Designer Michelle KimWilliams 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 style with mismatched patterns that share her unique story to Williams Sonoma in their newest spring collection. While...
2022-03-2226 minMaking Room by GatherShortcuts to Deliciousness: 10 Minute Meals, Magic Elixirs, Finding Your Staple Dish & More w/ No Crumbs LeftOur 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 us, “It’s time to...
2022-03-1538 minMaking Room by GatherStorytelling & The Beauty Of Bringing Your Story To The Table w/ The Korean VeganThere 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 food photography and recipes, I was captivated by...
2022-03-0841 minMaking Room by GatherFinding Home: Designing Your Home Buying & Selling Process w/ Real Estate Agent Emily Lovejoy WhiteAre 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 truth about "feel good...
2022-03-0139 minMaking Room by Gather5 Ways to Grow Meaningful FriendshipsSo 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 are 5 Ways to Grow & Show Interest in Friendships/Relationships: 1: Be specific in Ma...
2022-02-2324 minMaking Room by GatherHalf Baked Harvest Tieghan Gerard: Feeding Large Groups, How to Prepare & What to CookOne 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 her delectable recipes with...
2022-02-1840 minMaking Room by GatherPreparing for Spring CLEANing the Safer Way w/ One Of Branch Basics Founders Kelly LoveLooking 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 through: 5 Focuses for Spring Cleaning The Truth Abou...
2022-02-0839 minMaking Room by GatherHow to Tackle The Topic of Not Wearing Shoes Indoors with Guests & Why it Matters!A 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 comfortable leaving...
2022-02-0121 minMaking Room by GatherChef Hong Thaimee: Thai Table CultureAre 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 the beauty of what is available, the w...
2022-01-2547 minMaking Room by GatherDrink Stations How to Design Them & Why They MatterDo 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 with ease. Based off her class Ready: Feeling Equipped for Everyday...
2022-01-1828 minMaking Room by Gather"Not Your Grandma's Charm School" Modern Day Etiquette w/ Courtney OpalkoWhen 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" Must know etiquette for the modern day adult including How to hold your stemware How to properly...
2022-01-1136 minMaking Room by GatherMaking Room For Grief w/ Dr. Peace AmadiBefore 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...
2022-01-0341 minMaking Room by GatherNavigating Kids & Hospitality w/ Kendra AdachiOur 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 homes as a part of...
2021-12-2049 minMaking Room by GatherEmpowering Communities Through Culinary Education: Rollie Wesen & Jacques Pepin FoundationA 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 to those with high barriers of entry into society. You will see how powerful collaboration is and...
2021-12-0143 minShe Lives Fearless Podcast: Embracing the Unknown (Season 2025)Season Seven: Holidays, Food, and Hospitality with Special Guest Kayty HelgersonIn this week's podcast episode we're welcoming Kayty Helgerson to the show! Kayty is going to help you get your table ready to gather around! Join Host, Holly Newton, and Kayty for the second episode of special edition Season 7: Holidays, Food, and Hospitality. Don't miss her secret weapon checklist you can't live without.Kayty is the owner of Gather Intentional Living and Everyday Hospitality. She is most known as a Hospitality Educator, recipe developer, charcuterie aficionado and believer that relationships start and grow at the table! She is married to her college sweetheart, who she spent 4...
2021-11-1915 minMaking Room by GatherPreparing for Holiday Baking w/ Joy The BakerWhether 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 dive into how to create a theme for your holiday baking...
2021-11-1834 minMaking Room by GatherInspiring a Generation W/ Jacques PepinIf 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 training, Jacques became a name that has made it's way into all of our homes. From his well...
2021-10-2656 minMaking Room by GatherPregnancy, Delivery & Postpartum Care: A How to Guide for Hosting & Community w/ Allegra GastWhen 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 that if we desire to stay in, and grow relationships with friends who are i...
2021-09-3031 minMaking Room by GatherCook Once Dinner Fix & Hospitality With Pets w/ Cassy Joy GarciaWhen 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 prepare for tomorrow nights unique, f...
2021-09-0144 minMaking Room by GatherFeast Flow: Creating an Intentional Food Display!Have 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 & How color...
2021-08-0314 minMaking Room by Gather10 Steps Towards Becoming an Everyday HostThis 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 starting place for not just becoming a host, b...
2021-07-2735 minMaking Room by GatherWords that Sabotage our GatheringsDid 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"...its almost as if a...
2021-07-1921 minMaking Room by GatherExtending an Invitation: How, What, Where, When & Why w/ Jen SchmidtLet'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. You will walk away with confidence that your invitation i...
2021-07-1254 min
SHE with Jordan Lee DooleyA Stress-Free Guide to Building Community Through Hospitality (Ft. Kayty Helgerson)Hospitality can be intimidating, especially when you always compare yourself to the friend who makes Pinterest-worthy appetizers and went to culinary school.
If you’ve just about given up on opening your doors, then get ready to hear this candid conversation between Jordan and Kayty Helgerson from Gather Intentional Living. Kayty’s on a mission to equip and inspire the everyday host and debunk hospitality so that it’s no longer an unattainable, stress-inducing, high-pressure performance.
Set aside what you think you know about hospitality and tune in to learn:
What the real purpose of hos...
2021-07-0741 minMaking Room by GatherEverything Charcuterie: Color Balancing, Dietary Swaps, What to Have on Hand & more!Have 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 cheese board is a vacuum to an event and a skill every host is capable of. Join h...
2021-06-2827 minMaking Room by GatherKobe Campbell: How Trauma Effects Our Desire to Serve & Be ServedTrauma, 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 specifically about how to navigate this topic in our own lives and amongst our guests, this...
2021-06-2147 minMaking Room by GatherComedy, Coping & Conversation w/ Comedian Mike GoodwinAfter 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. Diving into how Mike found himself using comedy to cope as a child and how many...
2021-05-3158 minMaking Room by GatherAmbience Creating BelongingOver 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 it changes from one gathering to the...
2021-04-1229 minMaking Room by GatherLet Them Bring Food! How and Why to Let Your Guests Contribute Food to your Gathering.Somewhere 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 supports those with dietary needs and families with young kid...
2021-04-0525 minMaking Room by GatherBlind Friend Dates: How I Made Friends This Year, and You Can Too!Most of us have been there, a part of a community but still wishing we had friends or felt more connected. Colby and Kayty moved to their current community 2 years ago and upon coming back they felt a longing for connection. In this episode Kayty will talk about what it looked like to create "group blind friend dates" with people she was meeting in community and how those relationships turned into her best friendships! In this episode, you will get actionable steps on: 1: How to identify "friend attraction" and who to extend an invite to 2: How...
2021-03-2924 min