Only One In The Room

Laura Cathcart Robbins

Hosted by Laura Cathcart Robbins, a writer and a recovery thriver and survivor, Laura found herself in an all too familiar position. In September 2018, she was the only black woman in the room at Brave Magic, a famed writer’s retreat. After it was over, she wrote about her “only one” experience in The Huffington Post and comments started flooding into her DM. These comments were from people from all races, ethnicities, creeds, and nationalities who had felt “othered”. Laura beautifully interviews a person about their Only One story each episode and addresses as many of those DM’s as possible in the process. In this podcast, you’ll hear raw, vulnerable accounts from people who are, like most of us, just eager to connect. Our hope is that The Only One In The Room will inspire a change of perspective in how we all see and hear each other’s stories. We want you to think twice before judging the person standing next to you at a party, in the pick-up line at school, or in a crowded subway car. This is a podcast for anyone who has ever felt alone in a room full of people – which is to say, that this podcast is for everyone.

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Nov 19, 2020 • 35min

The NOW Normal: Erica Mandy Is The Only One Keeping You Informed In Just Ten Minutes A Day

We close out our seventh season with our friend and podcaster, Erica Mandy. Erica helps people stay informed without the overwhelm with the daily news podcast, The NewsWorthy. Erica is an award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter. Erica spent the last decade -- on TV, radio, and online -- reporting news and sharing stories around the country.As a TV news reporter, she was live on the scene during terrorist attacks, wildfires, and federal court rulings, to name a few. She's interviewed politicians, CEOs, experts, and everyday people doing extraordinary things. Erica quit her job as a TV news reporter in Los Angeles to launch The NewsWorthy: an unbiased daily roundup of politics, tech, business, and entertainment that makes it faster, easier and more fun to get all the news you need to know. Listen on-the-go in less than 10 minutes, Monday through Friday.Website: https://www.theNewsWorthy.comSee Media Features Here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/mediaListen to The Newsworthy on these Podcast Apps: Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotify“Smart Link”Instagram: @newsworthypodTwitter: @newsworthypodFacebook: @newsworthypodLinkedIn: Erica MandyBe sure not to miss our weekly full episodes on Tuesdays and Scott Talks now released on Wednesdays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series. Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more.We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show!All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 18, 2020 • 18min

Scott Talks To William Fitzsimmons

Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest William Fitzsimmons right after the show.Don't miss our Now Normal series releasing every Thursday.Be sure to join our Facebook Group for the most up-to-date info on guests, episodes and more.You can also DM us on Instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website at www.theonlyonepod.comAlso visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like live events, appearances, featured articles and more.We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 17, 2020 • 56min

William Fitzsimmons Is The Only One Celebrating The Culture Of His Black Daughter Episode 70

What if, while looking to adopt, two babies stole your heart, one white and one Black. And when you looked at them, you just knew that they were both your daughters.William Fitzsimmons, singer, songwriter and producer, adopted his two daughters with his now ex-wife, knowing that as a White man, it would be important to learn to take care of his Black daughter’s hair and educate himself about her African-American culture.But what would you do, if a cultural reckoning swept across America and put a harsh spotlight on the racial differences in your family? Would you try to stay low until things settled down? Or would you celebrate your daughter’s heritage for all the world to see?More from William Fitzsimmons:Visit his website: https://www.williamfitzsimmons.comListen to William on SpotifyFinding William Fitzsimmons:Twitter: @wfitzsimmonsInstagram: @williamfitzsimmonsBe sure not to miss our NOW Normal series releasing every Thursday.If you'd like to be the first to hear about upcoming guests or have conversations like these be sure to join our Facebook Group .You can also DM us on instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website www.theonlyonepod.com.Also visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins such as live events, appearances, featured articles and more.Don't miss our bonus after show Scott Talks, where co-host and producer Scott Slaughter (aka Hon) briefly chops it up with our guest now releasing every Wednesday!*If you know someone who might be feeling like they're the "Only One" be sure to share this or one of our other unique episodes with them. Also be sure to subscribe, comment and review us on iTunes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 15, 2020 • 35min

SUNDAY EDITION: Robyn Crawford Is The Only One Standing Up To Amazon

Romance novels are big business. According to the Romance Writers of America, the romance fiction industry is worth $1.08 billion dollars a year, which makes it about a third larger than the inspirational book industry, and about the size of the mystery novel genre and science fiction/fantasy genre markets combined. Look up the top selling romance novel authors and you’ll find a long list of mostly white women. Pick up a romance novel at the airport or your local book store and you’ll most likely find a young, white, cis-hetero, blond haired, blue-eyed heroine. Things are changing though, thanks in part to our guest, Robyn Crawford. Robyn launched Eden Books in March 2019 after one of her favorite authors had her book banned from Amazon for content. Robyn soon discovered that other books that were being banned for content were often by people of color or queer people.The Black Dagger Brotherhood K. Webster The Wild Bromance Book Club True North Series Serena Whitebowen From Sand to Ash Amy Harmon Visit Edin Books: https://edenbooks.org/ Facbook: www.facebook.com/edenbooksus Twitter & Instagram: @edenbooksus Be sure not to miss our weekly full episodes on Tuesdays and Scott Talks now released on Wednesdays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series. Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more.We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show!All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 12, 2020 • 36min

The NOW Normal: Nickolas Wildstar Is The Only Black Libertarian Republican Running For Governor In 2022

“The historical pattern of government programs that have failed the American people and Black communities in particular. We need to be our own strength, and we can’t just rely on the government to save us. But, if they really do want to help, they can do one simple thing- get out of the way.” Nicholas WildstarNickolas Wildstar is one of the first major candidates to formally announce a gubernatorial campaign for California 2022. Libertarian activist Wildstar was a candidate for Fresno Mayor in 2020 and California governor in 2018, where he received nearly 12,000 votes in the historically crowded race. His activism and platform has since resonated with the wider Republican voter base in the state as many citizens have become increasingly frustrated with the current Democrat majority leadershipBlack Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ CA PropositionsAB5 Bill MADDMulford Act 1967- California bill that repealed a law allowing public carrying of loaded firearmsWebsite (Volunteer/Donate): https://wildstar2022.comFacebook / Instagram / YouTube: @GovernorWildstarTwitter: @TheRealQBallSoundcloud: soundcloud.com/user-814587589Be sure not to miss our weekly full episodes on Tuesdays and Scott Talks now released on Wednesdays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series. Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more.We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show!All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 11, 2020 • 14min

Shelley Paxton Is The Only One Who Made It To The Top And Was Still Dead Inside Episode 68

What if you excelled at ladder climbing, and were one of a handful of women at your level to garner accolade after accolade and to get promotion after promotion?Shelley Paxton, author, speaker, transformational coach and podcaster found herself breathing rare air when she was made the CMO of Harley Davidson, becoming one of six women in the executive ranks at a Fortune 500 company. But what would you do if you’d made it to the top and found that you felt dead inside? Would you continue on, hoping the next promotion would give you the soul-satisfaction that you were craving? Or would you give notice and take a "Soulbattical", going on a quest to find your best life?More from Shelley Paxton:Visit the website: https://soulbbatical.comGet the book: Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel’s Guide to Finding Your Best LifeListen to the podcast: Rebel SoulsFinding Shelley Paxton:Instagram: @soulbbaticalBe sure not to miss our NOW Normal series releasing every Thursday.If you'd like to be the first to hear about upcoming guests or have conversations like these be sure to join our Facebook Group .You can also DM us on instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website www.theonlyonepod.com.Also visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins such as live events, appearances, featured articles and more.Don't miss our bonus after show Scott Talks, where co-host and producer Scott Slaughter (aka Hon) briefly chops it up with our guest now releasing every Wednesday!*If you know someone who might be feeling like they're the "Only One" be sure to share this or one of our other unique episodes with them. Also be sure to subscribe, comment and review us on iTunes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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