Making Room by Gather
Kayty Helgerson
Hospitality. What do you think of when you hear that word?
For some it's old school 'stuffy' entertaining for others it's something to do with the hotel industry. One thing is for sure, as a culture we're not talking about it much.
Food * Design * Relationships have seemed to have taken a back seat to what our culture focuses on and values yet...we find ourselves in the midst of a loneliness epidemic. Something has to change, it's time to get back to our tables, and we're making room for it!
Making Room by Gather invites you into a new conversation on everyday hospitality. One that rewrites the way we approach opening your doors and filling your tables. Shifting the narrative from 'how does this make me look' to 'how does this make you feel' these buildable conversations aspire to inspire connection through everyday gathering.
Kayty's chic and a little quirky interview style will make you feel like you're sitting with a friend talking about how to grow in confidence as an everyday host. You can expect conversations from navigating challenging relationship dynamics to foundational cooking techniques and everything in between.
Whether you are a seasoned host or looking to develop new friendships and grow in your skills for the first time, there is a seat at the table. Join us weekly for new conversations with expert guests and with Kayty in her beloved Date with Kayt episodes. Continue the conversation @gatheritentionalliving
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Date with Kayt: You Invited Them Over For Dinner...Now What?
Making Room by Gather
04/03/24 • 19 min
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 conversation on our feed @Gatherintentionalliving
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Surrender Your Story: Ditch the Myth of Control and Discover Freedom w/ Tara Sun
Making Room by Gather
04/25/23 • 45 min
Hands up if you would call yourself a perfectionist! Sometime along the way, we were taught that hospitality needs to be perfect, have you heard this messaging? It's safe to say that across life we are taught that it's safer to hold on tightly and don't let go. Or on the flip side, if things aren't going quite the way you hoped and dreamed that we can control the outcome. One way or another, we all likely could say that we would wonder what it's like to get a taste of freedom from this. To be able to live life and host with surrender. Through my conversation with Podcaster and Author Tara Sun, we talk through some of the relatable and insightful themes in her newest book Surrender Your Story. You can expect to hear conversation topics like:
The Myth of control, Is control really safer?
What we learn when things come crashing down
What chronic illness taught Tara about control
How to build the muscle of surrender
How to break patterns of control for the perfectionists
& More!
Whether you would call yourself a full out perfectionist OR you feel like you have just a little to learn, you will love this conversation with our new ray-of-sunshine friend Tara Sun!
Buy Tara's Book here!
Visit Tara's website here
Follow her on Instagram @Misstarasun
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Crafting, Pairing and Enjoying Artisanal Chocolate- A Tell All w/ Nicole From Delysia Chocolatier
Making Room by Gather
06/05/23 • 49 min
I am known for a few things, and one of them being my incredible love for all things chocolate. As I got older and dove into the worlds of coffee and wine, I realized that similarly chocolate has a culture and world of it's own. It didn't take long for me to realize that the mass produced chocolate that I would feast on as a kid no longer fit the way my foodie palate was expanding. This led me to learn more about what makes chocolate...good chocolate. While truthfully I am very much at the beginning of my learning Nicole Patel, Master Chocolatier, teaches me in this episode all about one of my true loves in a profound and decadent new way!
Through this conversation you will hear:
How a career in Engineering led Nicole to launch her chocolate company
Does your chocolate crack or bend? What are the main differences between what we see on store shelves like 'smores chocolate' and chocolate thats produced in small batches? How to tell the difference and why it matters
The proper way to store and serve your chocolate and how it enhances the taste
Delysia is known for their unique flavors and stunning presentation! Nicole will share how she crafts and creates all of it...without tasting a piece!
Chocolate lovers unite for a conversation that will get your excited to dig your teeth into some of the best chocolate you've ever had AND know how to serve it, gift it and more in the future!
Shop Delysia chocolate here!
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Creating Summer Ambience & Designer Doormats: An Inspiring Comeback Story W/ Porte + Hall Founder Stafford Meyer
Making Room by Gather
06/28/23 • 41 min
This season comes with its own form of cozy- its own sort of magic. As we enter into the heart of warm weather entertaining we are naturally spending more time outdoors...but...are our spaces ready? The goal of 'readiness' is never perfection, but instead confidence. Are you confident welcoming others into your space? This week we welcome on our friend, designer and CEO of designer doormat brand Porte + Hall, Stafford Meyer to talk all things Summer design. Her story is profound and the product she designed truly solves a problem so many of us have as we're creating our spaces. Through this conversion you will hear:
- How Staffords career in Interior design helped her identify the pinpoints of the everyday host
- How an unexpected stroke acted as a catalyst to launch a business that solves a problem the everyday designer faces
- Preparing your space for summer gathering with just a few easy steps
- & More!
Whether you are a want-to-be designer looking to get a few more skills or a seasoned expert, this conversation with Stafford is a sweet one to celebrate and prepare you for the season!
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Honest Looks Good On You: A Conversation on Creativity, Racial Reconciliation and Hard Truths In Relationship w/ Craig Brown & Andrea Summer
Making Room by Gather
06/14/23 • 56 min
Guess What? It's possible to have an honest conversation...and still keep a relationship. It's true! A few weeks back an industry friend reached out and said, " I know these two incredible people making a film and I think you'd love to talk to them!" Turns out, she was right! Our new friends Craig and Andrea were set out to create a film that talks about racial reconciliation in a new light. This has been something that we have become increasingly aware of as a culture but truthfully...the way these two have created space for this dialogue is new, and fresh. Through it they have modeled what it could look like for others conversations like it to happen as well. I left this interview inspired as a creative, hopeful for our tables and culture. I know you will too! You can expect to hear:
- An important note to the closet creative and dreamer
- Balancing authenticity and triggers in our current culture
- How to have difficult conversation and maintain relationships
- The important role music has in story telling
- How to be aware of our own biases
- How Mercy & Me was designed in a way that no one feels attacked but rather that everyone feels that they have the words they need to feel heard on all sides.
The three of us instantly connected and that lead to a really fun, really authentic conversation that you will NOT want to miss!
Be sure to get tickets to their movie and learn more here!
This episode was sponsored by:
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Visit Goodranchers.com/Gather to get $30 off your first order of American meat Delivered straight to your door for Father's Day with code GATHER
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Get your own Convokins for 15% off at Cotierbrand.com using code Gather15
This Episode is Sponsored By:
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Why Do We Stay w/ Stephanie Quayle
Making Room by Gather
06/14/24 • 69 min
Why 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 of 'potentializing' people, and learning to trust yourself again. Touching on how to be a friend to those we see going through dysfunction, and the reality of gossip- there's not a second of this conversation that won't leave you inspired.
Join us, as Stephanie and I laugh, virtually hug, and talk our way to freedom in this unforgettable conversation.
Purchase Stephanie's book here
Follow Stephanie at @stephaniequayle
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Bold Flavors & Rich Culture From the Heart of Mexico w/ Miguel Leal
Making Room by Gather
08/01/22 • 43 min
It 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, there were open air dining areas where the community gathered. Grandmas in the village were hand crafting their own tortillas with a method I could have never imagined. The salsa and vegetables were prepared in a way that revealed flavors and cooking techniques that I would have never known existed. Since coming back to the east coast, I had yet to find an option on the shelf or in the restaurants that brought me back there...until I had Somos.
Through learning more about this brand and the co-founders who created it, I knew that I had so much more to learn and that it was a conversation I knew would expand all of our knowledge on the way we approach Mexican Cuisine and culture. Through this conversation with Miguel Leal you will hear:
- What role food plays in the average Mexican household.
- The main difference in the food culture between America and Mexico.
- Through working in many of the leading retail food brands, what led Miguel to start Somos.
- What sets Somos apart from other Mexican food brands and ways you can use each product.
- What we all can adopt from Mexican table culture.
Miguel said through this conversation, “Once you fall in love with the food, you fall in love with the culture. That’s what we want to do at Somos. I want to bring two neighboring cultures together, one taco at a time.” My hope is that this conversation does exactly that!
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Simple Activities Creating Lasting Memories w/ Creative Crayons Workshop
Making Room by Gather
09/16/24 • 44 min
Meet Shannon Bennett, the innovative creator behind Creative Crayons Workshop, who transformed her homeschool DIY projects into a celebrated brand. Taking us through her journey, Shannon shares how her four kids have been the cornerstone of her inspiration and success. With eight years of experience under her belt, she discusses the importance of evolving and learning in the entrepreneurial world while maintaining a focus on screen-free activities that forge family connections.
Imagine your child’s birthday party with a personalized coloring tablecloth that not only entertains but becomes a cherished keepsake. Shannon’s custom-designed tablecloths have revolutionized celebrations, making them memorable for kids and adults alike. We talk about how we incorporate one into Wesley’s first birthday, and why I chose to have one in the first place. From theme selection to final proofs, we dive into the effortless customization process that ensures each event is unique and special.
Turning to budget-friendly ways to keep guests engaged, we discuss simple yet impactful activities to incorporate into your next event. Drawing from personal experiences, I highlight how these activities can bring joy without hefty expenses. Shannon and I also delve into the complexities of growing a small family business while preserving genuine customer relationships. This episode is perfect for anyone who is looking to grow in their hospitality by incorporating unique details.
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We'll Be Back in October!
Making Room by Gather
09/20/22 • 1 min
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 share your favorite episodes
More episodes from Gather and with guests you love!
While you're waiting for the show to return, head on over to wherever you listen to the show and leave a written review! These are more helpful than you'll ever know to a growing show!
Take time to listen to episodes you've missed, leave a review and we'll see you back at the table in October!
Hugs, Kayty
The Enneagram & The Holidays w/ Ian Morgan Cron
Making Room by Gather
10/10/22 • 34 min
Many of us have found the enneagram to be an incredibly helpful tool as we learn more about ourselves and others. Through our learning, we have turned to books, podcasts and tests to gather as much as we can about our 'number' and the way we shift in health and stress. Like many of you I have found that there are a few voices in the Enneagram world that hold extensive wisdom and insight. Among them Ian Morgan Cron, One of the authors of the reputable book The Road Back to You. Along with the host of the well loved podcast, Typology with 20+ million downloads.
As we approach the holidays I thought it would be both insightful, and a little comical, to take a look at how each type approaches the holidays. As well as ways we can grow and other stand others that will be at our table this season. Join me in this short and sweet episode as we prepare for the holiday season with our new friend Ian Morgan Cron.
Are you new to the Enneagram? Start here with Ian's test!
Looking to learn more? Buy Ians Newest Book
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FAQ
How many episodes does Making Room by Gather have?
Making Room by Gather currently has 136 episodes available.
What topics does Making Room by Gather cover?
The podcast is about Entertaining, Leisure, Home & Garden, Society & Culture, Event Planning, Hospitality, Community, Podcasts and Wine.
What is the most popular episode on Making Room by Gather?
The episode title 'Why Do We Stay w/ Stephanie Quayle' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Making Room by Gather?
The average episode length on Making Room by Gather is 42 minutes.
How often are episodes of Making Room by Gather released?
Episodes of Making Room by Gather are typically released every 8 days, 2 hours.
When was the first episode of Making Room by Gather?
The first episode of Making Room by Gather was released on Jan 17, 2020.
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