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Making 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 PodcastSeason 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 min